Tijuana Flats

Had lunch today, it was fabulous. I would highly recommend. Beef burrito. Thank you Elizabeth. We…read morewill be back:)

For great Mexican food, exceptional service, and a cozy Mexican atmosphere, THIS is the place to…read morebe! Every time we meet anyone going to Clearwater, in search of Mexican food, we're raving about this restaurant. Genesis was our waitress. She was as lovely as Agatha in the first review. In fact, Agatha came over to say hello! We each had two beef corn enchiladas with beans and rice. SO good. Chips and salsa were also good and filling. This place is wonderful!

Nice dining room and bar area

Free chips & salsa

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Joven’s Cali Mex Grill

4.5(118 reviews)

5.6 mi

BIG BURRITO!! The burrito was as big as my first child. Service was great!! Great flavor!! Was…read morenervous turning down alley to get to the parking lot, but totally worth it. Recommend this place to your friends. Sorry no picture, think of a more authentic chipotle.

Their Signature dishes are creative and made with fresh ingredients. I had two of the signature…read moreshrimp tacos and a chicken à la carte taco. All three were wonderful. Three is a good amount of food. The counter service is friendly and the food is made to order. The staff are always smiling and polite. I like the casual seating and the bright atmosphere. A great asset for this part of downtown Clearwater.

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Massive burrito!

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Antojitos Dona Chirris

4.8(188 reviews)

3.0 mi

Very good authentic Mexican food. Hole in. Wall in a plaza next to a laundromat. So unassuming…read more but good is so good. I had several different g tacos and they're all delicious. Food came out so quickly!! No pics because phone didn't eat first. It was that good!

My wife and I stopped by Antojitos Doña Chirris and it did not disappoint -- this place is the real…read moredeal. We ordered four al pastor and two birria in consommé, and every single taco was on point. The handmade tortillas alone tell you this place takes its craft seriously. The al pastor was incredibly flavorful, and the grilled onions took it to another level, adding that deep umami richness you just can't get anywhere else. The red hot salsa deserves its own mention -- dangerously spicy, but so addicting you keep reaching for it even when your mouth is on fire. That's the sign of a great salsa. The birria was tender, well-seasoned, and served with the tortilla properly drenched in consommé -- exactly how it should be done. No shortcuts here. Handmade tortillas, authentic flavors, and heat that walks the line between painful and perfect. If you're in the Clearwater area and want tacos that feel genuinely authentic, skip the chains and come here instead. This is a hidden gem that earns every star. Highly recommend -- we'll be back.

Lopez Familia runs this amazing place!

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Mexican Coca Cola

Spotted Donkey Cantina

3.8(581 reviews)

6.4 mi•Clearwater Beach

I would like to give rave reviews to our waiter Giovani. He was so polite and friendly, but also…read moregood humored as my husband kept giving him a hard time ( all in FuN) about an up charge for things we ordered. Food was also very good! We would give Giovani a $3.00 raise

Overall, Spotted Donkey Cantina was fairly average. I was not overly impressed by the food. The…read morechips were too heavy for my liking; for me, I prefer light and crispy. The chicken in the chimichanga was good, but the breading was too thick and doughy. Our kids really enjoyed their beef tacos. The low light of the food was the steak my wife added to her salad. I highly recommend not ordering it. The restaurant was clean, the service was very friendly, and it is in an excellent location, walking distance from the beach! The kids tacos came out a good 8-10 minutes before the rest of our meals, so they were finished and bored when we just got started eating. Reviews seem mixed, so obviously plenty of people enjoy the cantina. For us though, we would not visit again.

Cute Tequila wall

Chips salsa & guac

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Steak Fajitas de La Cantina

Tacos, Tequila, and Rum

4.1(208 reviews)

6.3 mi•Clearwater Beach

It was amazing !! birra tacos and shrimp are a hit !! I went in taco Tuesday!! prices were great !!read more

We had a large group (7) for dinner - our waitress was masterful in taking and delivering bar and…read morefood orders for our party. The margaritas were a hit and I think that between all of us, we tried every taco on the menu. The queso and chorizo dip is a sleeper here. SO GOOD.

Inside

Grilled chicken, steak, and pastor taco

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The bar

Marina Cantina

3.9(701 reviews)

6.4 mi•Clearwater Beach

I visited clearwater beach for a long weekend with my husband. The Marina Cantina was our first…read morestop after hearing great things and it is in close proximity to everything! Great setup and location. Casual setup with great beach views. Solid service that was quick and clean bathrooms. Disappointing margarita flight. For the size and quality of the margaritas, not worth it. However, the trio dip was delicious. We both got items with the barbacoa and the flavor and seasoning was spot on. Highly recommend. Overall solid stop.

Fun spot smack dab in the middle of Clearwater Beach! Walkable from all of the nearby hotels…read more(including ours), I can see how this would be a go-to destination for many tourist. Even being a local though, I'd certainly visit this restaurant. It sits right on the marina with views all the way around. Unfortunately for us it was raining during our visit, so we weren't able to get a taste of their vast rooftop. Looks like something to be enjoyed though! Here you'll find Mexican-fusion type eats. Which was lucky for me because that's my fave and we went on my birthday! I opted for a spicy marg, which was on happy hour special, and that hit the spot. Love when they do a tahin rim. As for food, my husband and I split the ceviche (holy sh*t was that refreshing and amazing I'd order again 10/10), and some fish tacos (also very good). As for dessert, my one bday request was key lime pie and this place delivered that request! Titled the 'margarita key lime pie,' it's infused with with reposado infused lime. An absolute delight! Our server was so sweet, the vibe was good, and we'd definitely give it an overall thumbs up.

View from outside bar

Crispy Cauliflower & Mushroom Tacos

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Juli's Restaurant

4.2(113 reviews)

5.0 mi

Here visiting with family and stopped by here for brunch since we weren't in the mood for breakfast…read morefood. Food was delicious. We all left full and content. Service was also great!

Food: carne asada burrito. No meat. Cooked with lettuce inside so lettuce is wilted and soggy. Meat…read moreis frozen then sliced like frozen Philly cheese steak meat. Bright ORANGE queso dip!! Half filled chip basket. Sad. So sad. Service: Monday night = one worker for the server and the cook. Ambiance: clean as you walk in. One other customer. I do not recommend this place and I feel so sad it was not good at all.

The interior

Carne Asada, Steak Burrito

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Open New Years Day!

Pan Filo's

4.1(323 reviews)

6.7 mi•Clearwater Beach

Food was amazing!!! Kim is always amazing. Idk how she does it. Mike and Todd are the best always…read moretaking care of us and escorting the crazy people out. Bushwacker Luke comes in several night a week, he's so great to visit with. This place is one of our favorite spots on Clearwater Beach.

Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich was amazing! This is a…read moregreat little place to grab a bite tea and shoot some pool. Great beer selection!

Front entrance of Pan Filo

Chicken tacos

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Salad?

Taco-Quila Mexican Kitchen and Cantina

4.3(207 reviews)

2.7 mi

Food service and ambiance great Great drinks music…read more Very nice staff A lot of parking Hugh drinks

A fun spot! Super lively, friendly staff, and there's always something going on. They have…read moredifferent food and drink experiences where the music comes on and the staff comes out singing and dancing, which makes the whole place feel like a party. We did the shots and tableside guacamole experiences and had so much fun with both. The menu is endless, there's a full bar, and they have tons of really good sauces to try. Great place to go with a group when you want comfort food, drinks, and a fun night out!

The bar

Fried Ice Cream

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Passion fruit Mojito

Chihuas Tacos

4.4(97 reviews)

6.7 mi•Clearwater Beach

Staying at the JW Marriott and close to 10pm with everything closed around us but saw this place…read moreacross the street and yelp had it at 4.4 so we had to check it out. So glad we did! One guy working in there, cooking taking orders and serving. Authentic Mexican food! Great service and great Christian messages on the walls! May God continue to bless his business!

Cute one man spot! Tito is the host, the chef and the cashier…read more The interior is filled with fun quotes that Tito has put into the Mexican fighter theme. We had chips and queso (pass). The queso was from a can and not memorable. My daughter had the chicken nachos which also had this cheese but they were just ok. The steak quesadillas and the birra tacos were the highlights followed by the black beans. They were excellent. Great experience all around and perfect for a quick eat.

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Carne Asada Burrito

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Tyler B.

435

2 years ago

ive loved t flats for over a decade, and now i live in a place that doesn't have one. whenever i come to florida, i always make it my number one stop. you can't beat the food, hot sauce bar, and customer service. everyone's friendly & attentive. read more

Maig Immo E.

8 years ago

Loved the tacos at this place, My god taco Tuesday is off the chain. Hoping to have to be able to stop by there again. The manager Lisa is fantastic and very helpful with all the different sauces. read more

Susan S.

10 years ago

This was our first time going. Excellent staff. Excellent tacos . Will definitely be back.

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