Esmeraldas Taco Shop

Let me just start by saying don't sleep on the size of the place. The food was amazing and the environment was just as nice. We have searched for Quesabirria tacos that had real flavor and weren't dry overcooked meat forever. THIS IS IT! They were flavorful, they were perfectly cooked, the consume was amazing and not just beef broth. I also had steak fajita burrito and the same is true. The steak was tender and had an amazing flavor. I watched them put all the fresh ingredients on the grill as I ordered. 10/10 would recommend. We will be back frequently.

Stopped here while traveling through. Small place. Not crowded for a late dinner on a Saturday. Order at the counter then grab a table. We ordered street and birria tacos, fajita bowl, jr special (rice bowl), and chips and salsa. Everyone at the table said the food was delicious. My son said this might be his favorite Mexican restaurant. Salsa was puréed not chunky,tasted good, but I prefer chunky, I'm typically a heavy dipper. By the time we fixed drinks and sat down the chips and salsa was already there. The meal got there quickly and was hot and fresh. They checked on us several times to be sure we had anything we needed. Overall we thought it was great and will stop in again when traveling this way.

This is the 2nd time that I've visited. 1st time I ordered 3 tacos that were so small with little meat and no salsa. I thought maybe it's just that way for the tacos. Today I ordered a taco salad thinking I'm sure it will be a decent size for $14. I get back to work and it's ridiculously small portion. I will definitely not return. The food is mediocre and not worth the small portions for price. I also had to ask for salsa each time when using take out service. Will not be back! Service is okay and ambiance is standard nothing to brag about.

Not that I needed a reason to have tacos, but I was looking for a place to eat before heading home. Esmeraldas did not disappoint! For starters, if you're looking for authentic tacos, I highly recommend this place. This is a family-owned business, and the service was one of a kind. The sitting area is relatively small, but it's enough room to sit and enjoy. Overall, I will be back!

Stopped by for lunch. The restaurant is very clean and well kept. You order then sit down. My husband and I tried the street tacos- carne asada tender and delicious, chicken fantastic and carnitas awesome. We also ordered chips and salsa and cheese dip. Salsa is different very savory after one dip we were both hooked. Cheese dip is thick and yum! Finally we added a papusa. Yum! It was our first time but we will be ordering again. Best place for tacos in the surrounding area!

My husband and I went to Esmeralda's Taco Shop for,the first time today. I HIGHLY recommend you go. The food was outstanding. My husband had the Burrito Grande with Carne Adana as his choice of meat. He could not finish it all it was big. He graced me with a bite and was delicious. I had the Pupusas filled with chicken and cheese. I have never had this dish before but you bet I will again. Fresh and wonderful. We also tried the chips and dip. The dip is a tad different then most Mexican places. It leaned more toward the taste of chill and/or tamales. I enjoyed it. I also recommend the cheese sauce. We will be coming back and telling all our friends. If you like the Mexican deli next to Kroger in Olive Branch you will love this place. It is 50 times better.The atmosphere was relaxing and the service was very friendly and very well informed on all the dishes. If I had anything negative to say, they did not offer fresh brewed tea. Not a big deal.

Always the best! Friendly and prompt service. Comfortable and clean always a couple sporting events on the TV's. Love me some Esmerelda's.

Great food, the carne asada taco could be more flavorful. I lived in California a year ago, just use to better carne asada, but the birria tacos were fire. Best Mexican restaurant I've been to yet.

Great food!! Awesome staff favorites are chicken faj bowl quesabirra tacos and burrito grande also sell pupusas and sopes all around great spot!!

Excellent pupusa rebels. They are made to order and come out hot and tasty. Steak sope was just like I enjoy them - piled high with fresh ingredients and flavorful. If I lived near here , it would be a regular dining spot. Outstanding customer service as well.