The 6 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants In Tampa
Updated: May 2, 2022
Fancy an epic fajita? These are our go-to MexTex-Mex places in Tampa for refried beans, American cheese, and enchiladas. We analyzed the best review sites including diner and expert reviews for the best Tex-Mex cuisine in Tampa. B warned once you’ve sampled the epic fish tacos and banging burritos on offer there's no turning back.
Find the perfect Tex Mex spot
Crazy Burrito
Mexican, $, Northeast MacfarlaneMexican, $Tampa, Northeast Macfarlane
Best Burritos in Tampa to Satisfy Your Hunger
My Area Network, 2019
Taco Dirty
Mexican, $$, Courier CityMexican, $$Tampa, Courier CityThe Top Ten Taco Spots in Tampa
That's So Tampa, 2019
Best Tacos in Tampa Bay: UNATION Picks
U-Nation, 2020
Green Lemon
Mexican, $$, Parkland EstatesMexican, $$Tampa, Parkland EstatesBest Mexican Restaurants in Tampa
Three Best Rated
The 10 Best Restaurants In Tampa's Hyde Park, Florida
CultureTrip, 2017
JoToro Kitchen & Tequila Bar
Mexican, Channel DistrictMexicanTampa, Channel District
12 Tampa Restaurants to Visit Right Now
Eater, 2020
Besito Mexican Restaurant
Mexican, $$, West Shore PalmsMexican, $$Tampa, West Shore PalmsBest Mexican Restaurants in Tampa
Three Best Rated
The 25 best restaurants in Tampa Bay right now, according to Yelp
Creative Loafing, 2019
Miguel's Mexican Seafood & Grill
Mexican, $$, Courier CityMexican, $$Tampa, Courier CityBest Burritos in Tampa to Satisfy Your Hunger
My Area Network, 2019
Best Mexican Restaurants In Tampa Bay
CBS, 2014
How does it work?
We know how tough it is to find the best Tex Mex in Tampa. The restaurants in this list rose to the top after we analyzed the Yelp and Google ratings for 7417 restaurants in Tampa, 823905 restaurant reviews, and exactly 260 lists and articles from experts at Creative Loafing, Eater and CultureTrip and more. All with some boam magic. We cross-referenced with top lists, like Creative Loafing - The 25 best restaurants in Tampa Bay right now, according to Yelp, Eater - 12 Tampa Restaurants to Visit Right Now and CultureTrip - The 10 Best Restaurants In Tampa's Hyde Park, Florida. We automatically update restaurants’ open hours and services, so you can actually enjoy the top restaurants we show. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so you can trust what you see and enjoy the city’s hidden gems. The ten options above are the best of Tampa Tex Mex.
Common questions
Drink pairing tips for Tex Mex
Pair bean, cheese, rice burrito with Pale Ale
For an elevated experience, pair your bean, cheese, rice burrito with Pale Ale. This combination works particularly well because this beer cuts through richness.
ESB with your beef burrito
When considering what goes best with beef burrito, we recommend a glass of ESB, it truly complements the dish as it balances fatty flavours.
Pair Sauvignon Blanc with nachos
If your food palns include Nachos, then you should consider helping it along with some white wine. We find that a Sauvignon Blanc, with its hits of grassy, serves as the best pairing to the dish.
Interesting facts about Tex Mex
A long-held tradition
If you take a trip to chili con carne, then the well-known, tasty chili con carne should be on your radar! It is a local classic.
The world record from Mexico
In La Paz, Mexico, Tex Mex-lovers celebrated a special day on November 3, 2012. Some still remember this as the day when the burrito was made, weighing no less than 12,786 pounds.
Amazing Tex Mex in Corpus Christi
If you are visiting Corpus Christi in March, don’t miss the Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival, one of the largest events built around Tex Mex, also known for its strolling mariachis.
Parking tips
Parking can be tough around Tampa To make your life easier, we partnered with SpotHero, an innovative digital parking reservation service, so you can easily and effortlessly find parking near your selected Tex Mex spot.
