Food was yummy! Complimentary chips and salsa upon arrival. Food is fresh and portions are large…read more Our order took around 15-20 minutes to come out. Our server was kind and attentive. It's a very casual restaurant but has booths as well as tables.

It was amazing! I was so pleasantly surprised. The drinks are strong and the food is amazing. My…read moretacos were delicious and the salsa is to die for! I will definitely come back. I was shocked the place wasn't flooded because the food is so authentic and the service is wonderful

great food and atmosphere. Parking in adjacent lot may be best because the place is always full…read more Friendly and attentive staff do get the dishes to the table fast.

I've heard a lot about this place and couldn't wait to try them out. They always have a crowd, so…read morewe decided to go for lunch to avoid the nighttime crowd. We went during lunch time, so there were still quite a few people there. However, we were seated pretty quickly. We immediately received salsa and chips. I ordered queso and it was good and cheesy (I have to emphasize that because I've been to several places and had watered down cheese). Next, we ordered lunch. I tried the fully loaded baked potato. It was good and filled with plenty of vegetables, meat, and cheese. The potato was very fresh. I truly enjoyed it. We also had the Caldo De Camarón soup. It was packed with Shrimp broth with shrimp, onions, potatoes, bell peppers, cilantro and avocado. Too, we had a rice, steak, chicken, and shrimp plate that was topped with lots of queso cheese. Everything was great! The vibe is casual and laid back. We enjoyed our experience.

The BEST!! Everything was amazing- great food, fantastic service, and goooood vibes! The margs were…read moreabsolutely perfect. Highly recommend!

I recently stopped by Las Tortugas with 3 other coworkers on a Thursday afternoon, and it ended up…read morebeing one of those meals that you keep talking about long after you leave. The restaurant was not overly busy, which made the entire experience relaxed and enjoyable from the moment we walked in. The first thing that stood out was the service. Everyone there was welcoming, patient, and genuinely friendly. Since it was our first time trying a few things on the menu, we had several questions, and the staff took the time to explain everything without making us feel rushed. They gave recommendations, explained the toppings and flavors, and helped make ordering easy. I decided to try the specialty hot dogs, and honestly, they were amazing. They were packed with flavor and loaded with fresh toppings that worked perfectly together. The combination of creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, sauces, and perfectly cooked meat created a unique flavor that was both fresh and filling. Every bite had something different going on, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality and made with care. The presentation alone looked incredible, but the taste backed it up completely. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy good food with family or friends. Nothing felt rushed, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. If you are looking for something different from the usual restaurant options and want flavorful food with friendly service, Las Tortugas is definitely worth visiting. We will absolutely be coming back again.

3.5, I think? This was a tough one for me to rate…read more My aunt lives near Las Tortugas and I've been reading about and thinking about visiting for years whenever I'm in the Memphis area. The stars aligned on this most recent visit and so I got to try them. This location in Germantown is a little easy to miss signage-wise, but Google Maps got me here easily. The parking lot is small but paved nicely and easy to navigate. The inside of the restaurant does feel like a deli, with a counter to order at and a small but reasonable amount of seating. The restaurant's accolades are plastered on walls and the glass windows around the food prep area and it's fun to read the history and writing about this place. There is one semi-essay seemingly from the owner, directed at patrons, grousing about customers having certain expectations about the food they're served (Tex-Mex versus authentic Mexican, for example). The owner is adamant that authentic Mexican is served here, and I have no reason to doubt that at all nor expect anything different, but I must admit the tone was rather off-putting. I can see how it would be frustrating to have your food, your work, be misunderstood or misinterpreted, but it kind of felt like I was being lectured when I hadn't done anything, lol. At any rate, I walked up to the counter to order. Service was adequately if not /especially/ friendly. I placed an order for a sandwich (Tortugas de pollo) as well as a limonada (fresh-squeezed limeade) to go. I waited at one of the tables and my order was ready for me in a reasonable amount of time. My favorite thing was the limonada! It had closer to an Icee texture than a juice or limeade texture but I really liked it. Pleasantly sweet and sour and very refreshing. The sandwich was good if not mind-blowing. Maybe my expectations were just a little too high. One problem was that it got pretty soggy very, very fast - it took me less than 10 minutes to get back to my aunt's house and unbox my food and in that time, the bottom piece of bread on my sandwich was close to falling apart. Some of the chicken was also a little too strong-tasting for me; it's hard to describe but I imagine we've all had chicken that's a little too obviously...well, chicken, lol. Not super mild tasting meat, I guess is what I'm trying to say. That aside, I enjoyed the texture of the cheese and the heat of the peppers. The top slice of bread was also nice and crusty. The sandwich came served with a handful of chips less generous than it appears in the photo and some green salsa. The chips were a little over-fried for me but decent enough, and the subtly spicy salsa went well with them. I think the greatest sticking point for me is the price vs. the quantity of food vs. the relative enjoyment. My meal was a solid bit over $30. I prooooobably could've split the sandwich with someone else and been okay, but given the relatively paltry amount of chips, I was also okay eating it as a solo diner. I think if the price had been a little lower, or the portion of chips a little bigger, or the enjoyment of the sandwich a little greater - any one of those things - this would probably round up to a 4. But ultimately the sticker shock and somewhat condescending vibes lead to a lower rating from me. Idk, I would definitely say this restaurant is worth a try and I'm glad I experienced it and would recommend trying it to others who enjoy this type of Mexican food. That said, I'm also not completely confident I'd return on another visit to Memphis. Well, okay, I would definitely for the limonada. That thing was awesome. ;)

Loved the food and service was great! Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant.read more

The food was delicious. I tried the Asada Steak Tacos and the Ribeye Steak. June 26 2026. I…read morerecommend.

Maciel's is our new Taco Tuesday go-to place. It's small in a strip plaza with a family vibe. The…read moreservice is impeccable, responsive and friendly. There are three homemade sauces that are divine. The variety of tacos is culinary creativity. EVERYTHING we tried has been lip-licking delicious. You must try the authentic tostado similar to one I had in Mexico. We've returned and I am sharing this place with anyone who enjoys Mexican food. Don't forget their fresh guacamole and tasty salsa. Even the chips seem freshly made. Highly recommend!

Gorgeous food! Excellent service. Clean space and nice vibes…read more Food was cooked to order, meat seasoned nicely, toppings were generous and their sauces are no joke.

Food was fantastic Service was way above par. Everyone was…read moreextremely friendly. The ambience was much better since I was in the last time when it was Majestic Grill

I'll start with the positive this place is very nice. There's a beautiful bar inside. Maybe I'll…read moresit there next time if I come back. The service is really slow. Our food all came out at different times. Kids had ate and were ready to go. Margaritas came out after our food. Rice was cold and hard. I did like the seasoning for my steak fajitas and the corn dip was good. Overall, the atmosphere takes the cake. There's also a nice patio that wasn't open yet but I'm sure it's really nice when it is.

I've gotten takeout from this restaurant 3 times. Every time I've been, the staff has been…read moreaccommodating, friendly, and more than gracious with their portions! The ambiance is very comfortable temperature wise and when it has been busy, it's not abnormally loud like some places can be. We also have allergies and food intolerances in our family. They've made sure to specify what we need and make things avoiding cross contamination. I also appreciate that their food is very reasonably priced in comparison to others.

Take out twice: always good and the portions are appropriate. The restaurant has been mostly…read moreempty but I don't see why since it's nice and clean. I need to make it a more regular stop before the frustration of Lowe's.