Tortilleria Mexicana - Oakland Park

Tacos de cabeza micheladas, I drive 1 hr to go there, as a Mexican this is one of the only 2 places I can recommend in all south Florida (other one is the flea market in homestead) for the closest thing to real Mexican food, I also get 1 kilo de tortillas to go and Mexican goodies at the convenience store

I wanted to like this place but a lot of the reviews about the food not having much taste are unfortunately correct. The food LOOKS great from the photos but I’ve had better tasting Mexican food from Taco Bell.

My wife and I frequent mexican taquerias in South Florida. This little gem is by far our favorite. Do not be scared away by the sketchy parking lot and exterior. When you walk through the doors you will be pleasantly surprised. Recently expanded restaurant to the right; and mini store and butcher to the left. The food tacos are excellent, fresh meat and cilantro/onions. We chose lengua (beef tongue) my personal favorite. We also selected Carnitas (fried or roasted pork). Both were perfect as every time we come. Homemade fried tortillas with freshly made, excellent quality guacamole. Lastly, the ladies who provide wait service are very friendly and very good servers. If you like authentic, quality mexican tacos, then map out this place on the Dixie Highway.

For 20 years, I’ve been visiting South Florida, and until a few years ago, I was directed to this spot. Being Mexican and from Chicago, this place really hits the mark. The tamales, tacos, and little market remind me of my favorite places back in Chicago!

Pros: The restaurant boasts an authentic style and presentation. The Carne Asada Tacos were quite good—some of the best I've had in Florida, though not the absolute best I've ever tasted. The flavors were enjoyable, but not overwhelmingly impressive. They were a little on the dry side, so if they can fix that, these tacos could easily earn a five-star rating! The salsa was fantastic and spicy, which helped to balance out the dryness. The shrimp taco was decent but not particularly memorable; I'll likely stick to the carne asada during my next visit. Cons: I would recommend skipping the chips and salsa. While the chips were fine, the salsa reminded me of canned Pace, which wasn’t great. Don’t forget to check out the store at the back that sells Mexican products and meats—it’s wonderful! Some people have commented that this area feels sketchy, but I just want to clarify that it truly isn’t. People in Fort Lauderdale are accustomed to a very American vibe, and a Mexican aesthetic might catch them off guard. There’s actually a brand-new, attractive housing development directly across the street! So don’t hesitate to visit this place because of that!