We ordered 12 carne asada tacos and they were sooo salty we couldn't even eat them. They were…read moreliterally inedible. It was as if someone accidentally dropped the entire bottle of seasonings on the meat and sold them anyway. We ordered through insta cart. I called the store myself to see if my husband could bring them back and have them cook new taco's and they hung up on me. I went through insta cart and they would only offer a 10$ credit. We couldn't even eat them!!! Worst experience and will NEVER order from there again!

This place is amazing. It's your corner store bodega like you would get in New York but more…read morecountry style. They have basically everything you need on the go for a convenient store and a small to go restaurant inside. The food here was banging. We got about 20 tacos to take home between pollo, barbacoa, and carnitas along with some fresh tortilla, guacamole, and some baked goods. Tacos were great and on freshly made corn tortilla and meat was tender and well cooked. Topped all of them with cilantro and onion for a perfect finish. All of it was being made back there by somebody's grandma for that home cooked taste. Brush up on your Spanish if you are wanting to order as well to make it easier on everybody involved 5/5 would recommend to a friend!

Had a get together with family that I haven't seen in a few years. The place was very clean and…read morenicely decorated the food was exceptional good and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be back again.

We are dead we discovered this restaurant. The foods, drink…read moreand services are excellent !! We will be back.

Los Chapos Tacos - Brandon, FL…read more I've been on a serious hunt for truly authentic Mexican food in the Brandon/Tampa area for years, and this little hole-in-the-wall next to the HCA hospital absolutely nailed it. I ordered the Al Pastor burrito -- twice in one week -- specifically to test consistency. Both visits were outstanding. The flavors were vibrant and clean: fresh pineapple, bright cilantro, perfectly seasoned meat, and you could even pick up subtle notes of cinnamon. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and genuinely authentic, not over-processed or masked with heavy sauces. What really stood out was the care. The staff checked on me while I was eating, genuinely wanting to make sure everything was right. It felt less like a restaurant and more like being in someone's kitchen -- that comforting "grandma making sure you're fed right" kind of energy. Warm, welcoming, and personal. I've traveled extensively in Mexico and lived in Florida for years trying to find a place that hits the mark for real Mexican flavor -- and this place absolutely delivers. Hands down, this is the best Mexican food I've found in this area in a long time. If you're anywhere near Brandon and love authentic Mexican food, do yourself a favor and stop here. You won't regret it.

Wow I have no bad things to say!! The service was great and the food was very well seasoned I…read moreordered a steak burrito and I realized after half of it was gone that I forgot to take a picture Lol. They played nice music, it was clean and again the food was good!!! My coworkers loved their mushroom quesadillas and burrito bowl.

We were in Brandon and wanted to have lunch, so we searched around our area and found Chicken and…read moreTaco Loco, a food truck with good reviews. We visited the restaurant and easily found parking in the lot. After browsing the menu, we ordered Chicken Tacos for ourselves and Rice and Chicken for our toddler. We got our food order in just 10 minutes, and the chicken tacos were great! They were fulfilling, satisfying, and had a perfect chicken flavor. Our toddler also loved the combination of chicken and rice for lunch - he seemed very happy with it. The food was delicious, flavorful and a great place to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine.

Top favorite Mexican restaurant in Brandon. Very attentive. Food is authentic. Drinks spot on. Live…read moremusic weekends.

A pile of chips, bowl of cheese dip and two skinny margaritas-there's balance there's somewhere!…read moreWelcome to Gran Agave... a colorful, cozy Mexican restaurant at Providence and Bloomingdale, where Brandon melts into Riverview. I've been here before with friends a few times, years ago but somehow never wrote a review and hadn't been back. It was time to fix both of those problems. . I stopped in for lunch on a Monday and had my pick of spots in the large, festive- rustic dining room. There are tables and booths aplenty-along with tall stools at the large bar. They bring you a generous basket of chips and salsa right away. The first round is free-they charge after that. The chips are usually fresh and crisp. To me, the salsa needs more heat or spices-but don't go by me-I have tomato issues. My server arrived soon and was so sweet when handling my questions. She helped me make good ordering decisions and also checked on me often, but didn't hover. I went with one of the lunch specials, which was a good deal. I had the Speedy Gonzalez: a beef taco, beef enchilada verde and rice (you could have also chosen beans). It's tasty and filling-and goes down great with those aforementioned skinny margs. I ordered the cheese dip and a side of flour tortillas to dip in it. I just can't resist a bowl of cheese. All this merriment on a Monday afternoon? Si!!! The menu is big-and has echos of the Vallarta's restaurants here in the Bay Area. I'm wondering if it's a sister restaurant. It's in a strip mall, with some parking in front and maybe more in back. There's outdoor seating-and I know they used to have mariachis on certain nights-and people would dance. I should find out if that's still the case. I love mariachis even more than a bowl of cheese. Gran Agave has been here a long time. I think it has a strong local following-and I need to become a regular.

We visited Gran Agave while in town visiting family and chose the restaurant based on the strong…read morereviews we saw online. We had a group of nine for a family dinner and waited about an hour for a table, which was understandable for a larger party. Once seated, however, the service was unfortunately very slow. It took about 15-20 minutes just to receive our drinks (seven waters and two margaritas), and our food took roughly an hour to arrive at the table. The restaurant didn't appear to be overly busy, so the long wait times were a bit confusing. Because gratuity was automatically included, it felt like our server may not have been as attentive as expected. The prices were also on the higher side, which made the slow service even more disappointing. That said, I do want to mention that the food itself was very good, which was definitely the highlight of the experience. Overall, while we enjoyed the meal, the customer service left a lot to be desired. I'd consider returning in the future, but only if the service improves.

I had a feeling their food was going to be good. I was wrong...it was better than I expected…read more I wasn't familiar with this restaurant, but I noticed it a few weeks ago while staying at the hotel next door. At the time, I chose another spot on the strip, but this time I decided to give them a chance. The place is average sized, nicely decorated, and the tables are well spaced out. Even though they were busy, everything was clean and well kept. You can tell the locals love this place. And now, so do I. I ordered the carne asada bowl with extra grilled onions and peppers, plus an extra serving of shrimp. Yup, I went all in, and I have zero regrets. The carne asada was juicy and tender, the rice perfectly cooked, and the grilled shrimp was delicious. This bowl was a winner, and I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the Tampa area. Lorita's, please come to Orlando!

Excellent location as it just a short walk from a Hilton, so it was perfect for us…read more They were really nice and flexible with customizations. I got the super burrito. What really detracted from my experience was the carne asada was really tough. Overall, it was just okay, not sure why they have such a high review.

I used La Villa for a large takeout for cinco De Mayo and it was great!…read moreThis place has an authentic feel, Smallish inside Great chips and salsa Great margaritas Neiborhood favorite

This is the best Mexican restaurant ive ever tried. Please…read moretry their steak tacos with rice and beans.

They gave me black avocados, raw corn tortilla, and barely any chicken. I paid $26 for six tacos…read more And they were horrible. I want a refund.

Saw on reviews that there "tacos" are the best. Gave it shot today being new in town. What I got…read morewas a taco soup for $11.00. First & last time. At least they could of gave a spoon to eat these 3 tacos up. Horrible.