6 mexican places in Tampa we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Tampa | Mexican across every city.
Mexican food in Tampa is led by a wave of modern taquerias rather than a long historic tradition. Streetlight Taco in Palma Ceia and Jotoro on Water Street anchor the contemporary end, working tacos and cantina menus in design-forward rooms. It is a younger scene here, concentrated in the trendier neighborhoods.
Streetlight Taco ★ 4.4
palma-ceia · 4004 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
Streetlight Taco on Henderson Boulevard in South Tampa is Chef Michael Brannock's Bib Gourmand taqueria, nixtamalizing heirloom corn in house for its tacos.
Jotoro ★ 4.3
water-street · 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Jotoro at Sparkman Wharf is Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori's modern Mexican kitchen, with tableside guacamole, birria tacos and a deep mezcal list.
Streetlight Taco ★ 4.4
palma-ceia · 4004 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
Streetlight Taco on Henderson Boulevard is Chef Michael Brannock's Bib Gourmand taqueria, nixtamalizing heirloom corn in house for every tortilla.
Jotoro Kitchen and Cantina ★ 4.3
615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Jotoro at Sparkman Wharf is Michelin-starred Joe Isidori's modern Mexican cantina with tableside guacamole, birria tacos and a deep mezcal list.
Agave Social Tampa Late ★ 4.4
ybor-city · 1500 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Agave Social in Ybor runs Tampa's deepest tequila and mezcal collection until 2am on weekends, with Mexican small plates and an agave flight program.
Streetlight Taco Trio ★ 4.4
4004 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
Streetlight Taco's Bib Gourmand three-taco plate on house-nixtamalized corn tortillas runs around $14 in South Tampa. Open year-round with a steady local.