I hadn't been here in about 15 years. My friends and I used to come here after high school in 2006-08 and get the cantaloupe drinks. I had been telling my (now pregnant) wife about this place for years but we rarely had the opportunity to drive out here since we leave 30 minutes away. It has not changed one bit, the food and drinks still taste how I remember them from the mid/late 2000s and I’m grateful for that. The food was great and the cantaloupe drinks taste like you put a straw straight through an actual cantaloupe. My wife was especially a fan of the elote. So good. Definitely won’t wait another 15 years to come back. Best Mexican food in Memphis!
Vegan Restaurant
Las Tortugas
· $$$$ · germantown · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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I hadn't been here in about 15 years. My friends and I used to come here after high school in 2006-08 and get the cantaloupe drinks. I had been telling my (now pregnant) wife about this place for years but we rarely had the opportunity to drive out here since we leave 30 minutes away. It has not changed one bit, the food and drinks still taste how I remember them from the mid/late 2000s and I’m grateful for that. The food was great and the cantaloupe drinks taste like you put a straw straight through an actual cantaloupe. My wife was especially a fan of the elote. So good. Definitely won’t wait another 15 years to come back. Best Mexican food in Memphis!
This restaurant is truly a gem. The owners come from Mexico City and deliver an authentic, non Tex-Mex food it's expensive but worth every Penney. They also have fantastic guacamole and truly provide a unique experience. Incredible fresh food. Try a Tortuga! It's an incredible Mexican "sandwich" filled with wonderful ingredients and amazing taste. Just all natural combinations of the freshest veggies, meat, beans, spices, sea food...I absolutely love this place! Staff are friendly, patient and will explain everything to you. 100% recommend!
This restaurant is truly a gem. The owners come from Mexico City and deliver an authentic, non Tex-Mex food it's expensive but worth every Penney. They also have fantastic guacamole and truly provide a unique experience. Incredible fresh food. Try a Tortuga! It's an incredible Mexican "sandwich" filled with wonderful ingredients and amazing taste. Just all natural combinations of the freshest veggies, meat, beans, spices, sea food...I absolutely love this place! Staff are friendly, patient and will explain everything to you. 100% recommend!
The food... is incredible. Always super fresh and made with very high quality ingredients. I eat here probably 5-6 times a year. There is no other restaurant around that serves food at such a consistent and high-quality level. It's expensive, but you get what you pay for. I wish some of the fine dining restaurants would serve food that is as well prepared. Today we had the Red Chile Mole Steak tacos, Brisket tacos and Shrimp Tortuga. Outstanding. The Shrimp Tortuga might be the best sandwich that I have ever had. Today, my son ordered it and I tried something different. So good. Go here. Have some tacos and a beer or a freshly squeezed fruit drink. You will love it.