Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in Germantown

"Awesome food! My wife brought me here. I was doubtful when we pull up but the food was outstanding. I had chorizo tacos and my wife had the..."

Jason

"This place is super delicious. I stopped in on a business trip after seeing reviews on Zomato... I proceeded to return the next day for more, as it..."

Matt Prewitt

"Wow! Wow! Wow! Haven't had Mexican this genuine since I was literally in Mexico! The owner runs the order counter and was super friendly! The food..."

Mandi Womble

"I've never written a review before but I was so happy after eating dinner here that it was necessary. This is Mexican food. This is not Tex mex or..."

Lauryn Grisham

"Love the food. Lot of vegetarian options. Love the guacamole and the chipotle salsa outta this world real authentic. Always crowded so we go like..."

Pragathi Ramanath

"Elote Con Cotija Y Mayonesa...."

Jamie Roszel

"Anyone who didn't like this authentic restaurant just doesn't like food at all. Everything I put in my mouth was sensational. I tried a lot. Queso..."

Suzanne Wilson Gillis

"Love this place. The food is always delicious. The owners are proud of what they do and it definitely shows in the quality of the dishes they..."

Wm

"Amazing. Stop reading the reviews and just go!!! great food and friendly service. don't waste your time at..."

Ssimpsn3

"Ridiculously good. I can not sing the praises of this place enough. So good. Been coming since they opened. Owners, good people. Food...consistently..."

Tp

"Great fish sandwiches, great fruit juices. I have lived in California, but this little restaurant beats them all. Excellent fresh food, great soups,..."

AK

"Little slice of heaven!. We looked for Mexican in Memphis & found this little gem! Without a doubt get the fresh Avocado salsa, it comes with..."

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"Good food, but pricey. Depending on what you order, with drinks and extras like cheese dip, you're quickly in the $15-$20 per plate..."

KC

"Deli Mexicana day is excellent! The corn is something you have to..."

Sylina Littlejohn

"The Best. I love this place....a lot of people compare it to Las Delicias for the "Best Mexican in Memphis", but I think that's comparing apples to..."

Will

"Fish tacos in Germantown? Nice.. After living in Memphis for four years in 2004, I never expected to be introduced to such a delicious, authentic,..."

RobWinchester

"ABSOLUTELY..."

Holley Ann Curry

"Fabulous, fresh food! We love the shrimp, avocado, and cheese tortugas. Great friendly service as well. Try the watermelon..."

Bkpoland

"Excellent fresh food! The guacamole is the best I have ever had!Love everything about..."

Laurel Mitchell

"Yum!. I love the food! I don't mind paying for good quality food. Yes the owner is... er, picky... but I suppose he has to be that way to keep the..."

Miltoncat

"Soup Nazi's Brother. The signs are great! Try ordering a burrito from Pepe, always a great response. Some of the best Mexican food..."

Slash

"FANTASTIC! Fresh ingredients, full of flavor and quality food! This is what Mexican food should..."

Mark A. Robertson

"The best Mexican restaurant in all of Memphis. Truly authentic. The owners are from Mexico City. They serve the best tacos, Mexican sandwiches and..."

CHOWDAHEAD

"I have enjoyed the food that I have eaten here. The salad is fresh. The food is cooked to order and tasty. I don't love standing in line and ordering..."

Emily

"Awesome food, but too expensive. Magallanes family... please get off of your high horse.... everybody knows your food is good. but why do we have to..."

Mmn

"Best Mexican in Memphis!! Highly..."

Elise

"I come from the west coast and this is the closest thing I have found to Santa Barbara fish tacos. Yum!! I highly recommend this..."

Delilah

"I travel a lot and this is the best place I've eaten. The ingredients are so fresh and flavorful. Absolutely loved the hibiscus tea as..."

Katie Conley

"4 stars. Food: 4.5Ambiance; 2.5Service:..."

TheRestaurateur

"Really good food. Very unique Mexican food experience. The ingredients are fresh and tasty and there are plenty of attractive selections. I had Neola..."

Pasugg

"My favorite Mexican place to eat in the Cordova/Germantown area. I always get the pork sandwich, corn on the Cobb and a limeade...."

James

"Great family owned deli. Worth every cent. Fantastically fresh drinks. Will make you an avacato..."

Garrett P.M.

"I had the honor of having the owner speak at my culinary school graduation and decided to check it out. I was immensely pleased. I had de pollo taco..."

Ashley Trotter

"Fantastic Food... but.... I must agree with many of the other reviewers here. The food is absolutely fantastic. It is a bit pricey, but no one is..."

AgentC

"One of my favorite lunch spots. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Pepe takes pride in his food and his restaurant which is reflected in the..."

Bgxrmd

"Really Likes It!. A real find for true Mexico City food. Pretty pricey but well worth..."

Harrell

"Overwhelmingly the BEST!. This place is amazing! Memphis offers bad mexican restaurant options, so it makes this place look really good...but this..."

Jan

"High quality, but pricey for the portions. I am from Fayetteville, AR and came here for dinner while on a Memphis trip.I ordered the..."

Lewis

"You've Seen the "Soup Nazi" Episode of "Seinfeld," Right?. The food here is DELICIOUS! I have been often for lunch, and (in contrast to..."

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Lee

"Good Eats. Fresh and declicious! OMG! I could go on and on but YOU must try this place for yourself. Everything I tasted was EXCELLENT!!! Will be..."

GoGetter

"Better Mexican food than MEXICO!. I was just in Mexico last week and for some crazy reason, I wanted Mexican food today. I had heard of this place..."

AJ

"LOVELY!. We tried this for the first time today, but definitely not the last. The food was so fresh and delicious I couldn't stop eating; when my..."

Hannah Giles

"You simply must eat here.. I'll make this brief- Order the shrimp sandwich and the corn. Don't look at the price, Just do it! You can thank me..."

Mark A Johnson

"I could swim in the green sauce!. I loved the food. It was a very busy place at lunch so I will order to go sometime. Very fresh, very tasty. LOVED..."

TGIF Michele

"Great. Wish I had found this place earlier instead of suffering the mediocrity of the texmex places that abound in this area. I had to laugh at the..."

Jim

"Genuinely Good. It's a different, quirky place- and completely worth a trip. I've lived in southern California and south Texas, and this is..."

Dave L

"I had the Filet Mignon Torte and it was excellent. Great combination and as fresh as they say. Recommend they expand the restaurant and a reminder to..."

Trish Kobylarz

"I wasn't going to make the drive but wow I'm glad I did! Met Pepe, had a tamarind water, guacamole and a torta with braised short rib. Probably the..."

Audrey

"Amazing- it has the freshest and best Mexican food in..."

Chloe

"Worth the wait. I've heard so many of my friends rave about Deli Mexicana and have been meaning to try it as I only live only a mile away.I..."

Julia

"WOW!!. I really love this place. The people are soo friendly and I love how they make it homey. Hanging up pics of their family skydiving, leaving..."

LMA

"Do not pass up this place. Food was excellent, fresh and delicious. My first time in Memphis and by far the best $$ spent on food. Will visit at..."

Jetdoc

"My favorite place ever. Never disappointed. Their guacamole is the best..."

Sarah Yancey

"It is spectacular!!! Everything tasted fresh and everyone was nice, helpful, and talkative. I LOVED..."

Jessica Braithwaite

"Using Iron Chef criteria: 19/20. I recently moved back to Memphis after about 3 years away. Having grown up driving up and down Germantown Ave. on my..."

Shaun

"The best in Germantown!. Everything was fresh and tastes great! I would eat here every day if I could! Just wish it was bigger..."

THED

"Wonderful Mexican, But it Makes me Nervous. My wife and I have been here two or three times, and the food is always wonderful. The salsa is delicious..."

Russ Davis

"Las Tortugas isn't your typical Mexican restaurant. It's not cheap, but everything was excellent. The restaurant is unique and unlike any run of the..."

Sylina Cooper Littlejohn

"Crazy about the Carne Asada Steak tacos!!! Guacomole is the best I have ever had!! Just wish they gave more salsa with the meal, kind of a..."

Duane N Erica Dugger

"One of the best in Germantown. I almost hate writing a good review for this place because I don't want it to get more crowded. The place is great,..."

Ridgeback

"Nothing short of amazing.... To find a Mexican restaurant menu completely without 'goop'! All fresh, all flavorful, textures and presentation are..."

Brad

"Excellent, not your typical Mexican fare. Chorizo Tortuga is..."

SEC

"Wonderful is an understatement! Fish tacos are exceptional! Fried Cheese is to die for! The only thing negative I can say is I can never eat as much..."

Kim Snow

"No tex mex here!. Great little place to get some great authentic mexican food with fresh ingredients. No cheese dip, get the..."

French's Connection

"YUMMY. Finally ate here after hearing so much about it and I was not disappointed. The food was very fresh and light and the fish tacos were truly..."

Rodin

"Bread was phenomenal, very "refreshing" mexican meal. Quaint atmosphere, owners very friendly and informative prior to your first dining experience...."

Angela R Kincer

"Great bread, good Chorizo. We ate at Las Tortugas for the first time today and liked it a lot. They make a big deal out of being authentic, and while..."

Lemuel

"A five star authetic Mexican dining experience! The sandwiches are incredible and the owner makes sure to visit all the patrons within with a warm..."

Mike

"Great Fresh Mexican Food. The restaurant is a family run business and they give it a very frindly atmosphere. The food is great. Never had a bad..."

Debbie Voss

"A favorite. I love that the food here is so fresh and that the meat and dairy are largely local. The brisket taco, chicken tostada, and corn side..."

Anne

"Great food, awesome service and refreshingly different menu. I highly recommend..."

Shehzad Azmi

"The Freshest Food, Ever. Las Tortugas has the best food AND service. The food is so fresh! Every time I leave town this is my first stop. The line to..."

Carson

"Everything is fresh and authentic. I recommend the fish tacos and the..."

Andrew Herwit

"So Refreshing. It is so refreshing to find restaurant owners who are proud of the fact that everything is fresh. If you tell them it is your first..."

Leo Bicknell

"Very Fresh!. As some of the other reviews have noted, the owners take a great deal of pride in their dishes, which are very well prepared, with..."

Jesse C

"Unusual menu, delicious sandwiches. Do yourself a favor, and get the proprietor to suggest something. You will not find these dishes at the typical..."

Andy Spooner

"Fantastic. This is the only restaurant I've been to more than 5 times that has exceeded my expectations every single time. It's pricey but they only..."

Gregg Smith

"The food is fresh and made to order. The owner, Pepe, visits local stores and farmers each and every morning to handpick that day's produce and..."

Lori Winter

"Do yourself a favor, and don't leave without the elote con mayonesa. A steamed cob of corn rolled in queso fresco and served with hot sauce and a..."

Tiffany

"My friend Chip is crazy about Mexican food like I am crazy about Asian food. We went to lunch one day (at Bluefin) and did nothing but talk about..."

Stacey Greenberg

"Las Tortugas cannot be beat! All their food is made fresh and taste like it! The owners are so nice and friendly. The food is a little more expensive..."

Kelli Brown

"Some of the best Mexican food I've had, made even better by the incredible variety of high quality offerings and options. The owners were friendly,..."

Derek Sutphin

"Amazing food, even better staff! As a Celiac, the staff took the time to walk me through the menu and their safe GF practices. I highly..."

Madison Byer

"One of top Mexican restaurants, especially outside Texas. Maybe the best tacos anywhere. Excellent corn and guacamole. The owners are great and..."

Kyle Ritter

"As unassuming of a location as it is, this is one of the best restaurants in the United States. The high quality ingredients stand out. The staff’s..."

Doug Zarbock

"This place is really good. Food was hot and delicious. Price is a bit high for what you get. I felt it was not worth it, but can understand why..."

Patrick Fraser

"Las Tortugas is a beautiful woman who wants to be wined and dined. She treats you kindly and never breaks your heart. I believe I would take her on a..."

Daniel Manning

"Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is amazing and the whole place is clean as a whistle. If you want..."

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