Spanish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Memphis
9 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"If you want authentic Colombian food in a mom and pop kind of place, this is where you need to go. The hot dog and the bandeja paisa(sp?) are things..."
Mario Ospina
"Uy las sopas sin riquísimas y los perros están deliciosos muy amables en servicio 😇Love my Colombian..."
Angela Viviana Rodriguez
"Only been here once so far. Notice I said so far. Very tasty food and reasonably priced. The empanadas and fried sweet plantains were delicious. Even..."
Jeff Sellers
"Loved this place!! Great food and great service! Such nice people. ¡La comida es deliciosa y la gente bien..."
Leslie Mikell Ginn
"Awesome food. Great prices! Excellent staff! Please come here and..."
Walter Brasher
"Fantastic food. Great flavor! We will definitely be..."
Kate E Goméz
"Great Food. Friendly fast service and very clean dining room. I get to go as empanadas are..."
Sam Henderson
"This is an authentic Colombian restaurant! We love food and..."
Johan Daza
"Great authentic Colombian food !! I recommend this Restaurant..."
Victor Rivera
"The best Colombian food in Memphis! Friendly staff, very polite and helpful. Only bad I can say is they close at 8:00pm. I really wish they stayed..."
TJ Bateman
"Wonderful authentic latin flavors. A wonderful variety of choices to choose from. Well worth the visit!!!
The value of the prices is very good..."
Jaime Rivera
"Wow � buenísimo me encanta � su comida � servicio yyyyyy el agua � panela..."
Angelica Santillan
"Food is really good! Awesome food and awesome service!..."
Alejandro Medina
"Excellent food! Family owned, friendly atmosphere, god place to try new..."
Dora Patricia Reyes
"Hoy comi empanadas super exquisitas y ni que decir del aborrajado delicioso, toda la comida deliciosa,..."
Marleny Acevedo
"Delicioso!! Los aborrajados son mis preferidos!!! Los felicito. Sigan..."
Diana Mazzei
"Nice restaurant and great food and huge plates. Really good empanadas. All of our meals were cooked perfectly and everyone enjoyed theirs.
The staff..."
Patrick Smatrick
"The food was really good and they served very fast. The wait is just a couple of minutes. I recommend the Bandeja Paisa,..."
Liza Lopez
"In my opinion this is the best Colombian restaurant in Memphis. Excellent service. The food was ready fast considering the restaurant was busy at the..."
Katherine Sherwood
"First time I have tried this place and I would give you 10 stars if I could. Got to say my first impression it is soooo good 😋. Can't wait to try..."
Sharon Cockrell
"Wanted Latin food today and found El Sabor Latino. Sabor Caribe is one of our favorites and El Sabor Latino was even more authentic. Everything fresh..."
Cayla Madaris
"The best food in Memphis, its flavor 💯% homemade it has a program called the cantina where they make totally different dishes every day,..."
Carolina Noreña
"Try everything...especially the..."
Gary Gardo
"They are so friendly and welcoming here, makes you feel like you're eating at someone's house. I also appreciate all the gluten-free options,..."
Amanda Torres (The Curious Coconut)
"When I found out that there was a Colombian restaurant in Memphis, I had to try it. If you want to try a taste of Colombia, you should, too. There..."
Larry Thompson
"Good food. Rotisserie chicken was a little dry. Fried yuca was good, but I wish it came automatically with a dipping sauce. Paid $1 extra for an..."
"Delicious food and friendly staff my only notes would be at times it is so smoky in the restaurant your eyes water from the cooking smoke. Also..."
Don Kopcial
"The tortillas and salsas are always freshly made and delicious. Multiple salsas to choose from. The prices are fair and my orders are always correct...."
Amanda A.
"Let me start by saying my wife don't mess with mexican food no matter how much I have tried but I ordered the steak Taco and a fish taco and the surf..."
Kevin Bahadosingh
"Best Tacos I have ever had. I had the steak and shrimp tacos, so full of flavor and extremely affordable.They'll be getting my money any..."
Reginald B.
"Had a great shrimp burrito for lunch today & steak and shrimp burrito 2 days ago. This is a refreshing break from ground beef simmered in red sauce..."
William
"Amazing! I normally get the street tacos because they're so simple and delicious, but I got the surf n turf burrito today. Wow! The thing was..."
Jamey
"I'M HOME! This place has true Mexican, not Tex-mex. Tacos the way they should be. Salsa bar is great. For a little more than you pay at Taco Bell..."
Paul Mccoy
"One of our favorites! The Ramona salsa on the salsa bar is just incredible. My husband loves to get a mix of tacos (fish, shrimp, and steak) and I..."
Roblee
"Delicious Mexican Street Food. We went for lunch to Elena's and the food is amazing! Huge portions for the price (two people can easily eat off of 1..."
JK Chef
"Elena's is wonderful. I have tried all of their fresh made salsas and the food are magnificent! Grilled FSH tacos are..."
Steven Wilder
"Been a short time since I was in San Diego and had the best tacos of my life at Tacos el Gordo so I've been on a bender to find good tacos in Memphis..."
Hassan
"Carne Asada fries and Cali Carne Asada burritos are awesome. Place is clean, bright, and..."
James Strickland
"Great spot. Loved the carne Asada tacos with the green Ramona sauce. Friendly staff. Can't wait to come back and try the rolled tacos and carne..."
MACHO LIBRE
"Great!!! My boyfriend was stationed at a marine base in San Diego for several years and says these tacos are authentic, and I loved them as..."
Ashley
"I have to say as a person from California it's hard to find authentic California Mexican food but this place hit it on the head. Glad I can finally..."
Justin-Shalonda Van Schuyver
"These are the..."
Edward OReilly
"Elena's Torta. Grabbed a to-go torta around lunch time. The sandwich was huge and the flavor was awesome. Plus it was ready in a few minutes, the guy..."
Matt
"Wonderful!. I tried all three of the tacos and they were great. My favorite was the Carne asada taco. The meat was flavorful and enhanced by the..."
Lindsey
"Excellent prices for a huge amount of food. Bring a friend to share. They offer a variety of salsas (10 or more) from mild to wild. A la cart tacos..."
Leslie White Castellon
"I was a little surprised to see that it was attached to a gas station. And it's really not in the best part of town, or even on the best part of..."
Stacey Greenberg
"1st time eating here.Yes,the whole family liked it-so we're coming..."
Trey Bizzle
"Definitely will get your moneys worth. I ordered the chicken fries. The original is the entire take out box. The portion was more than I expected!..."
Kimesha M
"Is getting a burrito on your “must do” list when you travel within 500 miles of San Diego? If so, then give this place a try. The food:..."
Douglas Shore
"Eleanor's taco shop has some of the best street tacos I have ever tasted in Memphis. They have great customer service and this place is Located on..."
Darnell Banks
"I recently tried the chips and queso as well as the chips and salsa at Elena’s Taco Shop in Memphis, and I must say, they exceeded my expectations...."
Ashly Westbrook
"Only to go orders and Grab & Go. Still the same great food. Much better for your taco craving than Taco Bell and a much high level of service than..."
John Kasper
"Always a great taco fix! We had lunch here. It was not busy and the wait was not long at all. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed! Thank..."
Sandra Hardaway -Paige
"Absolutely wonderful! A very unassuming place. The grilled fish and shrimp tacos were absolutely amazing. Not over complicated, expensive, or flashy...."
Trey
"Awesome tacos at a great price. The service was friendly and the quality is quite..."
Rami Dalal
"I order the tortas with steak and chicken and it taste good but I was disappointed when I lift my top bun and realize their was hardly any meat. If..."
Monica Patterson
"The original authentic burrito from California. Reminded me of my Navy days. By far the best carne asada burrito in Memphis. The carne asada Elena's..."
Oscar Greer
"I’m from Southern California and I’ll have to say that this place is the best Baja Mexican food that you could find do around. California burrito..."
Mike Fewell
"Food is awesome I always go here when Im craving a burrito or..."
Roshan Pierre
"Street tacos & shrimp tacos were great with a keto option of lettuce wraps. Loved the surf and turf burrito. Logan sauce was good & spicy. Awesome..."
"Everything was spot ON from food to bartender. We ate at the bar and the Rum Punch🍹 was amazing. The coconut 🍤 was delicious and the serving..."
I Finn-Smith
"Excellent experience !! Great Great Food, Superior Service and Superb Atmosphere !! This is a must visit when in Memphis.......the Beef Patties as..."
Pull
"Service was exceptional 👌 and the food was on point. I had the OX Tail, peas&rice, and cabbage. Beef was tender, juicy, and seasoned well. The..."
Daniel Newman
"The food was great, waitress was great, but there is a long wait to be seated, to bring your food. I order extra rice to take and have been waiting..."
Javier Caltenco
"This Jamaican Jerk Chicken plate is EVERYTHING! It's packed full of flavor and cooked just right! They also have some of the best oxtails I've ever..."
Michael Jones
"First time here and the food was good! I ordered the Curry Shrimp and Grits with Cabbage and Plantains on the side. My friend ordered the Oxtails. I..."
Angie D
"Absolutely wonderful. This was our first visit and it won't be our last. The oxtail, cabbage, plantains, and rice were amazing. That sauce mixed with..."
Kate Furst
"I finally caught this place open! Got there at 5pm and barely beat the rush. Got seated right away and Teresa was the best server. I ordered the..."
Harvey B
"I ordered the Oxtail Alfredo pasta. I had to put my fork down for this review. There is so much meat and it is very delicious. I normally get the..."
Tamar Jones
"Lord Jesus, BLESS THE COOK!! Coming from Louisiana, we expect great flavor, and we got that plus more. We ordered curry goat and the oxtail...."
Mary Goodwin
"My food was hot and good. The service was..."
Robert Thompson
"Awesome experience, hot food, and great ambiance. Overall, a great treat during the final day of this week. I can't wait until I go again. I got a..."
Tempestt Cosby
"I would come back here every day if I could. Food was delicious and service was exceptional. The oxtails are so tender and juicy and the yucca was..."
Ana
"Opening day!! It was a limited menu. I had the Curry Chicken and the Arroz con Pollo with the complimentary beef patties. It was busy and you can..."
Adriel James (Drey)
"Oh my LANTA! This place is an absolute must if you’re in Memphis! Now the food was PHENOMENAL! We had a party of five and were immediately seated...."
Sylvia Bryant
"We tried once before to eat at Curry N Jerk but due to Covid restrictions, couldn’t. I’m so glad we finally had the opportunity to sit down and..."
"One of Memphis' best kept secrets! This place is a real gem! You won't find any place like it anywhere! If you want to have a rare and unique night..."
Jessica Myers
"Definitely a new favorite!! The history buff in me loved the location of the beautiful historic home (they did an amazing job maintaining the..."
Caitlin Colleen Kennedy
"We were in town on a Wednesday night. Place wasn't busy but we had the best time! Service was awesome - thank you Eric! The food was amazing. Would..."
Kara M Cecil
"The bartender was great. Made several excellent drink choices when we put him on the spot! Absolutely on..."
Jeramy Cline
"Super service..super food.. always fun..the waiter that hails from Fresno is great! Big fan of Mollie’s....."
Jennifer Lesh
"Awesome place to hang with friends in a cool vintage atmosphere! Drinks & food are great! I loved the spiced cashews! Music great..."
Robert Lowe
"Great new old place to hang out. The vibe of the place just as expected a must see Memphis..."
Arville Maiden
"This place is awesome! Great atmosphere, music, bartenders, staff! Definitely the best bar in Memphis. Frenchie the bartender is..."
Colby Snider
"Great place to hang with friends. The burger sliders were great and the Jamón Serrano was great..."
John Griffiths
"This is my favorite place to go. And a great place to have a party at. I absolutely love the Blue room. And downstairs is a piano lounge with a great..."
Antonico Thomas
"I love the atmosphere.Its a Victorian house that has been converted to a nice mix and mingle lounge. I love the drinks,the food,the waiters and..."
Marea RealReal Ward
"I had my birthday party there Friday night .. it was fabulous!! Server was amazing and food was out of this..."
Dianne James Bishop
"Last night, Valentine's Day, was my first time I've been out since I've been in Memphis. I went with some friends and it was amazing. Great music,..."
"Great restaurant. Looked for a place to eat around my work and saw the reviews and thought it was worth a try. Was not dissapointed at all. The food..."
Evan
"Great food, OK service. Was in the area picking up my girl from the airport and it was dinner time so I made sure to try this place. I had heard the..."
Matt
"Love this place. A Mexican friend of mine told me about this place back in 2002. He said they had really good burritos. So one day for lunch I went..."
Ken
"The best mex food I have had. Almost as good as..."
Zachariah Greenfield
"Can't argue with authentic.. Discovered this place on urbanspoon, I wouldn't recommend it after dark, but during the day it's good food, good service..."
Ryan Given
"Best I had in years. My best friend took me to this little mexican restaurant yesterday and it was great. The location doesn't seem like a nice place..."
NaNa0925
"Hidden Gem. This Mexican restaurant, many would say, is in a rather shady part of town. There are few choices left in the warehouse district to enjoy..."
Blue Guru
"The Shakira is an awesome sandwich that I'm lucky to have..."
Ken's Food Find
"One of my work buddies told me about this place, so I gave it a try. I had 100% satisfaction with the food quality and quantity for the price I paid,..."
M
"Went there around 4pm. I ordered the arracherra, it was really good. It came with frijoles charros, not spicy but still good. My hubby had the..."
haileyalex
"Don’t listen to the negative reviews. First time eating here. I’m from out of town. Love Mexican food. Everything was delicious. Portions were..."
Justin Caban
"Authentic food!! Barbacoa tacos and ground beef are amazing!! Service is great most of the time! Very good prices too. Only down side is they do not..."
Adel Bing
"Quick and friendly service, priced well, huge portions, great salsa and large basket of tortilla chips, tastes freshly put together and well..."
Cason R
"It was delicious and reasonably priced. We had great service, it was a nice and quick..."
Amanda Sexton
"Awesome place for Lunch and Dinner. Food was super delicious and good service overall with affordable prices. Worthy to stop by at this..."
Vicky V
"This is a very good restaurant. They have daily specials and delicious food. Portions are..."
Shadonna Miller
"Always good food .Service good most of the..."
Terry Juenger
"Always has amazing food and friendly customer service ❣️👌 never a..."
Ana
"Excellent Mexican food I'm from out of town and when I go by Memphis and craving Mexican food that is the greatest place to go to it's really close..."
Rosy Madrigal
"Great food, excellent service and a friendly staff in a lively..."
WesleyEdward
"The food and service is really good and will be back..."
Gary Burnett
"Authentic Mexican food in Memphis? Actually yes. Cool, no frills cantina style Mexican restaurant. Friendly staff, clean dining room. Al Pastor tacos..."
"Excellent experience! Visiting from Illinois, loved the food, the staff, and even the customers. Everyone was super friendly, the food was..."
Teri Hammond
"Great food and atmosphere! The staff is wonderful. My stuffed chicken and risotto was delish! My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time last night...."
Lauren C. Harkess
"Every time I brunch at Maximo's, I wonder why I ever bother to brunch anywhere else. They really are the..."
Shiloh Barnat
"I was there with 6 friends and everyone had a great dinner! Lori our server. She was fun, personable and made the evening even more enjoyable! ..."
Terry Digel
"I was quite skeptical when my friend, an evacuee from Florida's Irma, walked in, and we were the only ones in the place at 7 PM. Boy were we..."
Mickey Mitchell
"One of my favorite places now after a first visit last week. Great service, excellent food, cool location and casual funky atmosphere. Brussel..."
Carol Danehower
"Such a quaint place. Nine tables, superb food, great atmosphere, gluten-free accommodating! Visit for..."
Mary George
"Have now been here for brunch and dinner, and both were excellent. Service was fantastic each time. The avocado fries and the Brussels sprouts were..."
David Lee Brown
"We could not have enjoyed it more! The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The food was OUTSTANDING!! Can't wait to come..."
Jennifer Cook West
"Love this amazing place! The food is just incredible, I think this is the best restaurant in..."
Lau Hdz
"Food was amazing and such a friendly wait staff. We will be returning as soon as possible. I enjoyed great food with a relaxed and not uppity..."
Christopher Smith
"Great spot with a lot of options. Very reasonably priced for the selection available. Not typically busy, and the chilaquiles are great to have for..."
Justin Smith
"We really enjoyed everything. The food and the service were excellent. Try the avocado fries and the fish of the day, both were extremely good...."
Wexnerlauren345
"This was the second time we have eaten brunch at Maximo's. Both times the food was cold. The food is good but would be better if the butter would..."
Rosalyn Marie Beaver
"It’s was a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing cocktails, wine, food, and service.
For an appetizer, we enjoyed..."
Judy Renna
"Ribeye steak with housemade truffle fries and seasonal green beans. Crab stuffed Halibut with a lobster reduction and sautéed vegetables. Lamb satay..."
Hunter Demster
"We shared 4 small plates that were all excellent. We especially loved the polenta crab cakes, so airy and yummy! The gin and elderflower cocktail..."
Carolina Girl
"I wanted to give the place more than 4 stars, but less than 5 stars - that’s no possible in the current setting, so gave it a 5 star!
I have had..."
Debisree Ray
"Incredible dining experience at Maximos on Broad - I had the Artisan Salad with pine nut encrusted goat cheese (yum!) over greens with apple slices,..."
De Ivett
"Love this place. The Brussel sprouts and prosciutto panini are out of this..."
Katey Mostert
"This place is an awesome find. Lori is a beautiful hostess made us feel at home. Omg if you must eat paella you have to get it here. My husband..."
Chauntel Williams
"We were looking for a different place to eat, and so glad we ventured out a bit. Quiet and quaint dining experience. A bit dim with regards to..."
April Diaconescu
"Great small venue that is perfect for a date night. Our waitress, Laura took great care of us and made perfect suggestions. Food was delicious! This..."
Robert Rochelle
"The stuffed, with cheese and spinach, chicken has a beautiful presentation. The taste matches it. Not over or under cooked. The side of green..."
"Great experience! The manager is always popping around making sure things are up to par. Food bar is stocked and clean with a wide variety of options..."
Cayla Madaris
"Place was awesome! The food just kept coming, if you're visiting this place make sure you have a strong appetite because there is a ton of variety...."
Nick Degollado
"No exaggeration.... the service was fantastic, the restaurant decor and ambiance is on point, and the food is outstanding!!! I did not get to take..."
Edmundo Correa
"The last time I visited this location was in 2014. They have remodeled and it’s much nicer and bigger than I remembered. It’s still important to..."
Dr. Rosie Ann Riley
"It was a different look from my last visit over 10 years ago. There is a bar waiting for you to sit while waiting on your table, love the lighting..."
Ethel Sharif-Collier
"Adrienne was my waitress. She was awesome and really attentive. The food was on point, the salad bar had an extensive variety, and the meat had the..."
Liza Lopez
"The meat was amazing, and my waiter was as well. He was very attentive it was my first time going, and he explained everything. He ensures that we..."
Sherrie “DeeDee” Adkins
"Beautiful decor, amazing food, don't sure how you could go wrong with Texas de Brazil. Great place for special occasions, date night, business..."
Shawna K
"Staff very friendly and excited to attend. Food was very good. Lobster bisque was delicious. Server asked what I’d like from the kitchen and..."
Darien Snavely
"We came for a little date night anniversary dinner and had the best time! It was my first time and my boyfriend's first time in many years...."
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