Elena's Taco Shop

Found Elana's Taco Shop after searching the Memphis area for good Mexican food. The places I tried previously were ok but the burritos were so small. Not what I was used to back in California . The surf & turf burrito was huge here and tasted great just like I had back home. I'd give 10 stars if I could! The San Diego theme was bonus to remind me of home.

This is our favorite place for shrimp tacos. The service is usually fast. They are back open for dine in.

I was born and raised in San Diego, so when I heard there was a San Diego Based Mexican food nearby, I didn't hesitate to come on over. Beautiful mural was in the process of being painted of San Diego's Coronado bridge and the hotel which I adored and made me feel right at home. The service was great. Very nice and friendly workers who were attentive to every detail of the order while being quick and efficient.The food was great; the closest thing to home I've found thus far. I got a carne asada burrito and shrimp taco. The shrimp taco was delicious and the ingredients- fresh. The burrito was great, really nicely seasoned and HUGE! I also love that there is an open salsa bar with the carrots as well.Probably the go-to even tho it's a drive for me - it's worth it.

When it comes to Mexican Restaurants I am excessively critical (you may have gotten my overall negative feelings toward them from some of my other reviews). I am very staunch and unforgiving in my blunt dislike of nearly all Americanized Mexican restaurants practically anywhere (I still have not been able to muster a review of the horror I experienced in Such a Mexican restaurant in Oregon).I finally did made the jaunt to Elena's front door located in a store front that shares a corner building with a conspicuous gas station (its signage too boasting to have great food).I read another reviewer commenting on the 'heavy' food to be found at Elena's; I went prepared and with just a little bit of dread. I needn't have went with either.Sure, Elena's had a variety of 'heavy' options - the notorious carne asada fries to name just one. However, my choices run more to the grilled fish or grilled shrimp tacos mounded with fresh greens, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, and etc.; perfectly seasoned and only lightly drizzled with a light cream (I sometimes get without) - all nestled in a tender corn tortilla. If you get one of the numbered 'meal' options your tacos come with beans and rice. Of the two, the rice is a huge surprise. I tasted the rice not expecting to really eat it .... I soon found I wish there had been more. Elena's rice is quite tasty.We have ordered the Chips with Guacamole - which comes with a sprinkling if pico and shredded cheese; and unfortunately a small amount of Guacamole (be sure to ask for additional guacamole if you order). Having ordered the Guacamole (being the creamy and not chunky kind) four separate visits it is interesting to note it always tastes differently. Today it was just a bit too 'Limey'. Not the best Guacamole in town ... Definitely NOT among the worst.On Saturdays it seems (or the past two Saturdays that i know of) Elena's serves Tamales: Cheese, Pork, or Beef. These two are tender, well seasoned, and tasty (I having the cheese my dining companion had the beef). The Green salsa is just perfectly heated deliciousness. It is listed as: Hot. They should just label it as: Delectable. There are several clean tables for dining in; surrounded by brightly painted walls, California Surfing decor, and oldies music playing on Pandora in the background.If my memory serves me correctly, all of the meals listed on the flat screen boards range from six to nine dollars. Not a bad lunch deal (or anytime deal actually).If you too have been quite skeptical of the idea if yet 'another' Mexican restaurant on summer .... pay Elena's Taco Shop a little visit; you too may soon become a believer.

Authentic SoCal burritos and great salsa bar. The fish taco is also a must. All around good taco shop.

It's more like 3.5 stars. I originally came here because I was told this is the place for a California burrito. The size was good, kinda worth the prize on size alone. The flavor of everything put together was pretty good. The carne asada though on its own, had little flavor, and it was super dry meat. I will say the salsas they had were really good, as well as the Agua Fresca.

Grab some Mexican food that will remind you of California/Southeast. Service can be nonexistent as they typically make you do your own order through a touch screen, which isn't bad, but I just wasn't used to that myself. They do come out to hand you your food. It felt rushed last time I went, staff seems to really love hiding behind the big black doors.The atmosphere needs help. A revamp. It's lackluster and seems like there is a grimy film on everything. That overall look when something is just old and used.

This was my first visit and found the staff to be nice. They were helpful and accommodating. I got the steak street tacos and while they were not the best street tacos I have had, I enjoyed them. Coworker got some sort of burrito and it was massive! All three of us had an enjoyable meal and visit. I would suggest trying it out. You may like it.

Sorry, but I seriously don't know what all the hype is about. The ambience is dingy and tired, and all their food is covered in a wet slaw. Everything tastes the same. What a disappointment.

I've been a few times, the burritos are really good. I really like the salsa bar and the ones I've had are good and the spice labeling is fair.Cheese dip was ok, not a ton of flavor and a little thin for me