Looking for a sublime Mexican meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Los Comparres
Topping the list is Los Comparres. Located at 5305 N. Armenia Ave. in Wellswood, the Mexican spot is the highest rated budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Tampa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 291 reviews on Yelp.
At this food truck, you can get tacos filled with ground beef, chicken, pastor and chorizo. Burritos, enchiladas, tostadas and chicken tamales are also on the menu. Thirsty? Try this spot's sweet horchata drink.
2. Taqueria Emanuel
Next up is Northeast Macfarlane's Taqueria Emanuel, situated at 2800 N. MacDill Ave., Suite E With 4.5 stars out of 189 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
At this busy eatery, you can feast on carne asada tacos, rice and beans, chips and guacamole. Fan favorites include chicken tostadas, chipotle chicken and the flautas. There's also a mango smoothie that one Yelper described as "heaven in a styrofoam cup."
3. Rubio's Coastal Grill
Carver City's Rubio's Coastal Grill, located at 1824 N. Westshore Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Mexican spot, which offers seafood and salads, four stars out of 195 reviews.
Popular items include the salsa shrimp verde taco plate, blackened mahi mahi taco garnished with creamy chipotle sauce and the beer battered fish burrito with no fry beans. Sangria and beer also are on offer.
4. Xtreme Tacos
Xtreme Tacos, a food truck and Mexican spot in Old Seminole Heights, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 46 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6809 N. Nebraska Ave. to see for yourself.
Parked outside the 7venth Sun Brewery, this food truck has developed a fan base that devoted to its tacos, which come with fillings like Sriracha cauliflower and traditional carnitas, reports cltampa.com. Burritos, nachos and other Mexican street food are also available.
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