Guatemala Restaurant

Fort Lauderdale’s Guatemala Restaurant is not the first, second, or 19th place that most people would look for Salvadoran pupusas, but the tiny establishment with just five stools gets them right. Take a forkful of pupusa, a bit of peppery curtido, and a splash of the tangy salsa and you’ll be rewarded with a burst […]

Havana Hideout

Surrounded by tiki torches and a canopy of foliage, directly off of the well-trekked Lake Avenue, Havana Hideout feels more like a relaxed backyard party than a stuffy culinary destination. Sit with the sand in your toes in one of several folding chairs and dig into plates of empanadas seasoned with ground beef, shredded cheese, […]

Jalisco Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

Some locals cite the bars on the windows and the chipped-paint exterior of Jalisco as reasons they put off stopping in, but once they walk inside, everything changes. The warm yellow of the walls makes a comfy setting. Regulars slide into well-worn booths while loners take their seats at the bar. Mexican soft drinks and […]

JoJo’s Tacos

Having previously worked at Michelin-starred restaurants, chef Joseph Parsons (JoJo) employs some serious skill on a casual type of cuisine: the humble taco. Everything on JoJo’s tacos menu in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is made in-house, from breaded octopus tacos to a flash-fried rock shrimp taco served with celery, blue cheese, Buffalo sauce, and crema. Stray from the […]

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

La Bamba offers typical Mexican fare of burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas, plus the occasional taco meal. However, it’s not the individual plates but the combos that make La Bamba special. No way you’d be hungry after downing a chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and a beef taco served with yellow rice and refried beans. Located in […]

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

The crowd gathered outside, waiting to get in should be indication of this little mom-and-pop spot. Inside, it’s like being in la plaza del pueblo: Cheers, laughter, food, and alcohol. And a genuine Mexi-Spanish feel. A full bar and Dos Equis on tap. That’s right. Amber and beautiful going down your gullet. The a la […]

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

La Bamba offers typical Mexican fare of burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas, plus the occasional taco meal. However, it’s not the individual plates but the combos that make La Bamba special. No way you’d be hungry after downing a chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and a beef taco served with yellow rice and refried beans. Located in […]

Lona Cocina Tequileria

Enjoy updated Mexican cuisine & tequila- & mezcal-based drinks with an oceanfront view. Standouts from the menu include the Ahi Tuna Tostada and Lobster Quesadilla.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

If you threw a peso in any direction, chances are you’d hit a fast-food Tex-Mex establishment that has sprung up in the past few years. Since all of them have the same menu items, more or less, it’s easy to figure out whose comida is bueno. Moe’s emphasizes the fact that it doesn’t use freezers […]

Nacho Bizness

When was the last time you ate a taco that made you curse because it was so good? Try the spicy Korean pulled-pork concoction at Nacho Bizness, a mobile food truck generally located in Southwest Fort Lauderdale. Chilled cucumber, spicy sour cream, and sweet chili sauce atop a righteous helping of juicy, seasoned pork is […]

Ole Ole Mexican Grill and Cantina

When you hunger for savory beef, chicken, melted cheese, and refried beans, you’ll want to feast here. Once you drop down the fork after cleaning off your plate, there’s fried ice cream to give your taste buds a dulce fiesta. Bring the youngsters along for a nice family meal. There are plenty of affordable plates […]

Rattlesnake Jake’s

Though this Tex Mex restaurant and bar, located just half a block from Deerfield Beach, serves Southwestern cuisine, the décor of mounted fish and fishing photographs suggests a fascination with the nearby ocean. Rattlesnake Jake’s is divided in half, with the restaurant on one side and a small bar, bustling with friendly local fellows, on […]

Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar

Rocco’s Tacos is a trendy and upbeat Mexican restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard known for its handmade tortillas, guacamole made to order, and more than 225 types of tequila. The décor is fun and modern, including large star-encrusted chandeliers, Mexican memorabilia, rustic wooden tables, and roomy booths. At night, Rocco’s Tacos caters to the South […]

Solluna

This seaside cantina has Mexican classics, American fare, and fresh seafood.

Taco Beach Shack

On prime real estate just a block off the beach in Hollywood, Taco Beach Shack offers loungey outdoor seating; cheap, delicious tacos; and a promise: If you get too drunk, you can always book a room at the nearby hostel. The restaurant — and the hostel — are owned by real estate guru Alan Lieberman […]

Taqueria Doña Raquel

With its yellow walls and bright open kitchen, Taqueria Doña Raquel is a bit of sunshine tucked among body shops and thrift stores. The entire Mex-Mex menu is written on a large blackboard, with only one seafood dish topping $7.99. Start anywhere; virtually everything is good, from tender chicken enrobed in a perfectly balanced mole […]

Tequila Ranch

You may not want to return to the scene of the crime that involved a bucket’s worth of Coronas and one too many rides on a mechanical bull, but if you can brave it, you’ll be rewarded with standout Mexican fare for lunch, dinner or late-night dining. Try a plateful of salsa-covered scrambled eggs atop […]