Mexican Restaurants near Lakewood Ranch

“Once again a great visit , brought new friends and they thoroughly enjoyed. Wait staff was great particularly our waitress , she was awesome. Nice of the manager to come around and check on us. Only complaint is that I requested a table and they stuck us in the booth again.“

“Super friendly, very quick service, in and out in about three minutes. Given that was 330 in the afternoon however, at chipotle, you never know how busy they are at any time.Vegetarian options: I always get the burrito bowl with both rice, both beans, veggies, pico, green sauce, corn, guacamole, and Romain“

“I went to Circo for food and drinks with my friend's and had a great experience. Our bartender Nik was amazing and made me a jalapeño mango margarita and it was the BEST margarita I’ve ever had! I highly recommend anyone to come here if they’re looking for good drinks, food and amazing service.“

“OMG, this place is amazing! Rob, the owner, was AWESOME having me try a bunch of stuff for my 1st time visit. He first had me dabble in some freshly made plum sauce which he said was on the Duck Taco. By far, the BEST taco I've EVER had. While I couldn't finish it all, I also had the Birria (with actual Lamb!), the Grouper taco & the Pork Belly taco. I'm REALLY picky when it comes to Fish Tacos often judging against some of the best I've ever had, living in CA. If this wasn't the best I've ever had, it was for sure 2nd best! Perfectly cooked Grouper! The other two, also amazing. Consommé... amazing! He also had some crazy black garlic sauce which I could drink! Go give this local gem some business!!! There's been alot of turnover in that location and we CANNOT lose this place. You can taste Rob's clear passion & love of his creations in every bite! Glad I only live a mile away...“

“We had Jacob as our waiter and it was hands down the best service I've ever had !!!! His recommendations were 10/10 the service was 10/10. The nachos were enough to feed a family of 4 @$13.50. I would 100 percent recommend coming here and 100 percent recommend Jacob as a waiter !!!!“

“Been here twice and ill be back many more times! The food is so good! So good! The service is amazing! Everything about this place is beyond compare. Freshest pico, actually spicy hot sauce, and the most refreshing agua fresca. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“Tacos El Costeno is a hidden gem. We tried it on our first night in Sarasota, based on all of the glowing reviews, and it did not disappoint. My husband had a steak taco and pork taco and my daughter had a chicken taco. The tacos came with cilantro, lime, onion, and slices of radishes. Based on one review I saw, I went for a gordita with chorizo, and it was amazing. The dough was freshly fried. The chorizo was so flavorful. I was in heaven. 1 gordita for dinner was plenty for me to feel full. The food was served with 2 sauces to add on--one green and one red and both were great. I liked that there were picnic tables to eat freshly cooked food that was brought out to us. My only gripe was that the tables are close to a road that has a decent amount of traffic going by, so it was a bit loud. But not a big deal overall. We will absolutely visit this place again during our time in Sarasota!“

“Nice friendly staff. The food is delicious and has large portions.. Two people can split one dinner if you want. The chips are fresh and hot and some of the best salsa around.Has a nice counter bar at the back. Drinks and food are reasonably priced. They also have happy hour. My new favorite Mexican restaurant in the area even though they've been there for a while I just found them.“

“Authenticity is hard. The crushing weight of continuity and expectation is a pall on Sarasota. Retirees and vacationers want the same thing they get from every Outback, Applebee's, and Waffle House anywhere else. But there are places, places that honor an audience of workers and laborers that keep the economy of outsiders humming. Bitia's Taqueria honors both, at least those who want something more than a steak. Nestled in a plaza in south Sarasota amongst a Chilean restaurant, and British and Scottish pub, and a crazy hair joint - Bitia's is 10 tables and a counter. Their open kitchen shows tacos warming and an endless supply of delicious papusas on a flattop as customers wander in. The menu is on a screen above the counter and in Spanish first. When my wife and I walked in, we stood out like a sore thumb amongst locals who had come for a Sunday lunch and ordered en Español. This is the type of place that if you feel alien - you have found something real. The tacos are legit. Corn shell tortillas with incredible meat fillings and the absolute minimum otherwise - raw white onion and cilantro. The salsa verde and roja is made available to you and both are great. The pupusas - the papusas! Masa grilled with caso fresco - plentiful caso fresco, along with beans or meat: extraordinary. Served with an exquisite curtido - nothing in UTC can compare. You don't even need to go far. Just go.“

“The food is incredible. This is last nights dinner being enjoyed for breakfast. Shrimp fajitas! I sub the corn tortillas for flour, and at home this morning, I added sautéed mushrooms and Greek yogurt to sub sour cream. The birria tacos, chicken quesadillas, Reynas plate, suedero taco’s, chicken tacos, and fish tacos are all delicious. We add all the hot sauces and smokey salsa. Diana is probably the biggest treat of all. She’s upbeat, helpful, explains the specials throughly and will make you smile for sure. Be sure to tip her well, as she works hard! Thanks Diana for being awesome. Sitting outside enjoying beautiful Sarasota weather while dining on fantastic food with my hubby and laughing and making a friend! Love this place. ❤️“

“We went to Island House Taqueria last winter while in Florida and couldn’t wait to return this year. We went there this week on Taco Tuesday. Problem was the tacos were full price not half price as advertised on their web site and the tortillas weren’t made out of the blue corn that was so good last year. I will say that they were loaded with meat but just not what we had last year. Sorry to say we probably won’t be back.“

“We fight the crowd on Tuesday nights just to get a seat with our favorite bartender Nelly!She’s there other nights as well - and ALWAYS treats us (and everyone else) with a gentle smile and friendliness that’s hard to find at such a popular and busy type of restaurant and bar. HIGHLY recommend. The rest of the team is also very good ?“

“Food truck, so we already knew it would be a hit. Absolutely amazing, best tacos in Sarasota. There are not many places to get good Mexican food in this area but this one is guaranteed to be delicious every time. They close early so plan on getting tacos for lunch“

“we had been reading reviews on Facebook so we had to try. it did not disappoint food was delicious. service by Angie was great. they were so accommodating to my allergies to onions, gluten and rice so I had the takos flacos with steak and a side of lettuce tomato and cheese. we also had combo plate taco, tamale and enchilada all just fabulous.“

“We don't eat Mexican often, been wanting to go here and we were not disappointed! It's in a strip mall, but don't let it fool you. I had the Sopes, they were huge! We sat at the bar and the bar tender was great, very attentive and friendly! This was our first time here, we will be back.“

“It's All GoodMy wife sent me to Manny's yesterday to get some tacos, my first visit to this food truck. I've noticed this truck for months but never thought to stop by, although they seemed to be popular. A quick look online and I knew they are cash only and have a simple menu. She wanted to try their Carne Asada and Al Pastor. That sounded fine so I got the same thing, only twice as much.There was no line when I arrived so it was a quick stop, placing my order, paying, and receiving my container of food in just a few minutes. Once home we opened it up and both thought it looked really very good. They use a double shell for each taco so the tacos don't tear apart. I got kind of carried away with the red hot sauce so I didn't taste much, barely able to distinguish any differences between the steak and pork. I'm not much of a taco aficionado anyway, to me it was all good. Manny's is located, on Fridays and Saturday, at Nick's Bar on Bee Ridge just east of McIntoch.“

“I literally would never trust a food truck in my life . My friend wanted to go here bc everything was closed last week . The food and staff were wonderful . I came back this week as well . The prices are unbeatable. The lines are long and you know that means fresh . I will definitely be coming back. The tacos , Elote and tortas are amazing“

“If you want amazing authentic tacos…come here! The food was amazing. It was also the cheapest most delicious lunch we’ve had our entire trip. I couldn’t believe that my family of 4 spent $11 for lunch. The tacos are small so order more. We ended up ordering twice. The service was also amazing and fast. It was just SO good!!!“

“Took a unplanned roadtrip up north, and decided to try out this upscale Mexican restaurant off of Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. It was an inspiring experience as I made friends at the bar and great conversation with Nancy, the bartender. The ambiance, the food, the wine, and good conversation made my day!“

“Family owned restaurant with fresh produce and great food. My husband and I eat there 1 to 2 times a week. This is the best Mexican restaurant in Sarasota. Try the enchiladas and the chimichanga or the fish tacos. The chips and salsa are a weekly must for us.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options for almost every item on the menu. I love the enchiladas with veggies and the chimichanga with veggies.Dietary restrictions: My experience has been fantastic there. They cook to order so I often ask for extra mushrooms.Kid-friendliness: Very family oriented. We see children there all the time.“

“Caution: It doesn’t get any better than this. I was so obsessed I came here two days in a row ?The carne asada tacos and el pastor tacos are the best I’ve ever had and I’m from San Diego where the Mexican food is incredible. So grateful to have found this place.“

“I enjoy restaurants Costa Coast as you have seen my posts as a guide.This is the best TexMex restaurant I've had in Florida to date!!1. Food - Perfect!2. Service - Perfect!3. Restaurant - PACKED. And for very good reason!4. Atmosphere - Many different choices.5. Value - Exceptional! They could easily charge a lot more than they do.So I had the burrito ground beef two tacos. A softshell and a hardshell taco. I also had their queso dip which was absolutely awesome. I came in hungry and left completely satisfied.As you can see from my pictures the food taste as good as it looks!So... Yes do! You will not be disappointed at all!If you've got a taste for Mexican food, this is the absolute place to go for Mexican food in Sarasota as far as I am concerned enjoy!“

“5 starts BUT READ!To be honest the food is amazing, fresh and you can tell it is made with love, BUT portions are not like in the pictures, they serve pretty small portions for mexican food and special for this kind of places, we had to come back and buy some tacos in another little places, they came with a lot of protein and they were just 1$ each, in Mexi-Peru they were 3$ each with just a little bit of carne asada on it. Too bad I didn't take pictures because initially I wasn't planning to leave a review, but after being still hungry and having to come back for more food I think this review could be useful, don't get me wrong excellent taste but portions - price not at all!To be honest, the food is delicious! It is fresh and you can see that they cook with love, BUT the portions for Mexican food and this type of place that is like a fair, were very small, they are not like the photos! After eating we were hungry and had to go back to buy $1 tacos at another stall that were also delicious. It is not a negative comment and it is too bad that I did not take a photo, because initially I did not plan to leave any comment, but after having to buy at another stall, and cheaper with more food to be satisfied, I think that this comment would be useful for both The owner and the customers, the food is seriously good but the prices for what they serve are not!“

“Went with my husband and son and the food was excellent! Authentic Mexican food we had carne asada and it was delicious!! Highly recommend very nice staff/ service. Will be coming back soon next time we come to the beach since we live in Tampa.“

“Steak tacos and birria are top notch. Plenty of hidden gems around town, but these ladies are in a league of their own. Come between lunch and dinner. I’ve never had a bad meal here but that window seems to be as fresh as it gets. Thank you El Primo.“

“Florida doesn’t have many good Mexican food options. I was happy to find this place. Indoor and outdoor seating(shaded) available. The tacos were excellent. My daughter is picky about meat with fat on it and the meat here had none of that and full of flavor. Service was great, people were friendly. Will definitely be back again!“

“Best & cleanest lil restaurant in town. Love the tamales best ever... go see tell herBill Wilson sent you plseKid-friendliness: It's definitely kid friendly, Tim to let em run around a lil... clean setting area...Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is flat east for all chairs“

“Los Laureles is a gem for those who love authentic Mexican food. It has become my go-to carniceria for many reasons. The meat dept. has the best homemade chorizo in the area and the seasoned carne picada makes for a great steak taco or burrito. They have homemade tortillas available and fresh baked torta buns (Bolillos). All the dried Chiles and produce you need to make all the best Mexican dishes at home are here. They have a Mexican restaurant inside, you can dine in or carry out, normally when we have a taco party at home I pick up their refried beans, rice and their homemade hot sauces (red and green) all of which are phenomenal. They also have a taco cart most days outside serving up tacos to the neighborhood. If you are used to authentic Mexican food to take home, eat in or just to get the best ingredients to host your own (pro) taco party you need to come to Los Laureles.“

“Amazing value for the price, food is generally tasty, texture on the corn tortillas could be improved but nonetheless the tacos are enjoyable. Solid stop for Mexican food with very fast service. In and out within minutes if there is no line. Love to support local people making good food.“

“Great food and awesome service.The Bueno Bowl is an absolute must and delicious. Great drinks as well. Good range of Mezcal and Tequila to pick from.Nate is a great server and deserves a raise!The impending music that would have caused hearing damage was the only thing bringing down the atmosphere.“

“BomBon Mexican restaurant in Sarasota is a must-visit spot for those craving delicious Birria queso tacos. The tacos are simply the best in town, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.During our visits, Jessica has been our attentive and friendly waitress, always ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Her excellent service adds to the overall enjoyment of the meal.If you're looking for a great place to indulge in top-notch Birria queso tacos and experience exceptional service, BomBon is the place to go in Sarasota. They also offer other authentic Mexican dishes that are also exceptionally good.“

“Delicious Mexiican food, fresh and unique recipes. Very authentic restaurant is owned and operated by one family. Service is efficient and friendly, many patrons ordered special off the menu dishes, that all lokkedsooo good. I wanted to order each one I saw. Have eaten here many times and each time was great.“

“Good service. Ordering was confusing. No menu or prices are given. Hearty plates of food set out for viewing and choosing. We were looking for something lite. Ordered tacos. Great flavor with fresh ingredients. Beef strips were too chewy for my liking. Sat outside on a patio.“

“The food at the Hub(Siesta Village) was delicious! Best of all, was our fantastic waiter, Felipe. He was efficient, engaging and has an awesome personality! He took the time to update us on the Siesta Key area. Thanks a bunch......................The Boston “

“I love this place. My husband and I discovered this place shortly after we moved to Florida, and it's already become a favorite place for us to grab a few tacos. This restaurant is in a food court in the Red Barn Flea Market and we make a point of eating there every week or two. The Red Barn is only open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We have always gotten their tacos, four for ten bucks. We have always gotten steak and we get them with cilantro and onion (heavy on the cilantro). I'm pretty sure you can also get them with lettuce and cheese, and maybe tomato.........not real sure about that. The tacos (and just about everything else on the menu) comes with your choice of two salsas.........additional salsa is fifty cents each. My husband always gets the green.......I don't do salsa......I prefer to focus on the cilantro and onions. The steak is very well seasoned and they don't skimp. You definitely get your money's worth. I'm so glad we discovered this place.“

“Family owned and operated. Very kind, sweet family. The food is fresh and extremely delicious! I only order chicken tacos which come loaded, raw onions, fried onions, cilantro, avocado, cheese, well seasoned chicken, and salsas. So so so good!“

“My sister's favorite Mexican Restaurant , my 1st visit. Service was quick, friendly and informative. The place was fairly busy , I was happy to notice!! I prefer a more salty chip, but they went very well with the thick cheese chorizo dip that we ordered for an appetizer. The entrees came out in perfect time and were delicious!! Pork soft shell tacos - plenty of pork with just the right amount of toppings . Next time I will order premium margaritas... the house margaritas were kinda boring. Great choice for a Thursday night , definitely will return and recommend!.“