El Tenampa

GREAT authentic mexican food. We ordered the molcajete for two. So much food and so delicious. Fun atmosphere. Excellent service. Will definitely be back. Would like to try the fresh juice next time!

We found this place through Google and Yelp reviews. The inside is a bit small so we waited just a bit for a table, but once we sat down our service was quick. The chips, queso, and salsa are all standard. The birria tacos were not my favorite.. I would pass on those as they were a bit soggy and had double tortillas which I don't think is necessary. If you do get it though, you could split it with another person since it's a lot of food. If I came back, I would want to try other things on the menu to see if I liked another dish better!

One of my favorite restaurants to go to when visiting Orlando. The food is fresh and authentic. The service is always great. There is a great ambiance in the restaurant and the seating is very comfortable. You can't go wrong with their tacos which are a very good deal. Their margaritas are large and delicious. Their aguas frescas have many options. I also tried a sope last time and it did not disappoint.

Before I devoured my macrons from David Ramirez Chocolates down the street and had a craving for a warm, savory tamal. I found El Tenampa on Yelp. Couple of reviews mentioned tamales, so in I went. Greeted by a nice hostess and seated immediately.It is a big space, abundant seating, booths an tables. Enough that they can sit a big party with no problem. I was led to booth in the back. They noticed I was flushed, it was hot outside, they turned the fan towards me, to help. I was grateful. I was served chips and a fresh salsa. I asked for a tamal and was crest fallen when was told they no longer serve tamales. That the market next door does have them. But I was already seated, hot and hungry, so I stayed. I ordered a carne asada taco and a pineapple agua fresca. The food was good. The taco was good. The carne asada flavorful. The toppings of fresh, diced white onions, cilantro and the piquant green salsa. I love an agua fresca of any fruit, and this one was delicious and so refreshing. The food, service and ambiance was good.

All in all: I really think this is a great place to come back to if you like a simpler flavor of Mexico. Nice furniture and artwork. No real bar.Beers are in bottles.The premade margarita mix is sitting on the bar that isn't being used as a bar...More storage area than it is a bar.Food items are all LARGE portions. I should have ordered 1 birria taco. They have double tortillas which i love, lots of meat. Haven't had tacos this size since I lived in a part of town (different state) affectionately dubbed lil' Mexico...I still crave those street tacos...anyway...The salsa verde is sweet. Red sauce is good.The tomato salsa is plain, the chips are overdone. But they are still ok.Photo is of 3 traditional birria tacos with limes, and asada burrito (out of lengua). I placed the fork for size. The asada burrito was good. Massive. Easily a second meal for most folks. Our entire check came to less than $25 with plenty left over. Very affordable for those on a budget. I wouldn't come back if I'm in the area...there are places that have bolder authentic seasoning. Food was just too plain for us. BUT, had similar in Mexico. Also had more flavorful in Mexico...it's really just up to your palate. We like bolder flavors. The service was great.

Service was great portions are large and the food was authentic. There was an off putting smell when you walked in I think there might be a city water problem but the restaurant seemed very clean and taken care of.

If this isn't on your list of places to go for QUALITY and PRICE you are missing out. Everything on the menu just does it for me. The queso, the drinks, the fajitas ?! Once I was introduced to El Tenampa it became a regular place to go, I'll drive there just for take out. The kids love it the service is efficient and quick. The inside is just as cultural as the food. Definitely a great place to check out locally.

Came in for lunch there service was great!! We were attended by Juanjo, he was very good and helpful. We got a chimichanga with carnitas, a steak fajitas, and a giant seafood and meat platter. The flavors were so yummy!! We wanted a bit more salt but that's an easy fix. We loved the seasoning ! The portions are hearty so we took some to go. We also had horchata and pineapple juice. Both were deeelicious!!

5 stars from my wife and I! Chicken enchiladas were OUTSTANDING! The tacos were also amazing, we had asada, carnitas, and chicken. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Green enchiladas! If you're looking for a great local spot this is it! 10/10! Plus our service was fast and our Server (Junior or Julian) was very attentive and friendly!

My wife and I go make sure to eat here every time we are in town, the food is fantastic.