Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana
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Customer Reviews (13 reviews)
chandsl
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2010One of my favorite places to eat in Memphis. I love the guacamole, fish tortugas, fish tacos, tea, and much more. (more)
mnbookman
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2009Fantastic food! I particularly love De Pollo Gianajuato! The chicken is very tasteful - put it on their great bread and it's heavenly! Also... Elote con Mayonesa y Cotija - this is to die for! I could eat dozens of... (more)
ronmphs2
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2009After trying several times to get in (they are VERY busy, which speaks well of a restaurant), I managed to eat a late lunch there. The first thing I observed was the cleanliness and the extremely nice young man helping... (more)
Gypsyfish
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2009This place is crazy busy, so it's not the place to expect individual attention for picky eaters, but there's lots of variety on the menu, and the food is wonderful! They do warn you that this is NOT Tex-Mex, but real... (more)
comidaconnoisseur
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2009I was shocked at the level of condescension and disrespect shown to me and my family. We asked politely for vegetarian queso (as a member of our party is a vegetarian) and the young man at the counter (the owner)... (more)
werarb
on Citysearch Mar 02, 2009We happened upon this place a couple of years ago. The only thing better than the staff and the ambience, is their food. Go here. eat here. This food is crazy wicked. The sandwich bread is as delicious as the fillings,... (more)
jboynstephdenver
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2008Stumbled across this place when visiting G'town from Denver, and my wife and I haven't been the same since! The roasted chicken tortuga is so good it should be x-rated! I loved it so much, I had my brother bring us 6 of... (more)
SuJun
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2008I've had the traditional Tex-Mex Mexican food offered in the States. Las Tortugas, is in a class of its own. My husband and I went here on a recommendation from my acupuncturist. It was love a first bite. The food was... (more)
fittoac
on Citysearch Jan 15, 2008The fish tacos at Deli Mexicana are absolutely to die for. I just moved to Memphis from Los Angeles and never had any fish tacos this tasty in SoCal. Their fruit juices are incredibly fresh and delicious. I recommend... (more)
chilango1
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2006Coming from the 2nd largest melting pan in the World, that is Mexico City, Mexico, and a good Chilango, this place is the closest to good Mexican Cuisine, specially the salsas and the hand made corn tortillas.... (more)
joser_a
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2006Pepe' serves up the best fish tacos this side of Southern California, don't know about Mexico. There are only 4 ingredients that make this taco great: the home made corn tortilla, the fresh talapia, a fresh slice of... (more)
jakker
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2006All the food is incredibly fresh and delicious. Best sandwick is the Huevo con Chorizo (Sausage and Egg) - couple that with a Red Snapper flauta and a fresh pineapple juice for a great lunch. Not the cheapest lunch in... (more)
lauracrab
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2006I can't wait to go back. Las Tortugas offers amazing sandwiches and tacos, neither of which are like what cookie-cutter mexican restaurants serve. This place mimicks modern Mexican food, and even offers delicious... (more)