Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana

Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana brings the authentic flavors of Mexico City to the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This family-owned restaurant, founded by Pepe Magallanes who moved from Mexico City in 1980, has become a beloved institution for locals seeking genuine Mexican cuisine without Americanization. The restaurant specializes in fresh, chunky guacamole made to order with perfectly ripened avocados, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh cilantro, yellow onion, lime juice, garlic, and salt – prepared right in the avocado shell. Their menu features an impressive array of dishes including Fresh Fish Tacos made with house-fileted tilapia on steaming corn tortillas, King Crab Tacos generously filled with Alaskan King Crab and their secret Chipomayo salsa, and the famous King Crab Sandwich piled high with fresh crab meat on freshly baked Torta bread. The Chicken Tortilla Soup, perfected over 60 years of culinary tradition, is light yet supremely flavorful. Guests can also enjoy authentic EloteMexican street corn with mayo, lime, Cotija cheese, and chile piquinplus natural fruit juices like Horchata, Mango, Pineapple, and Watermelon. The East Memphis location sits at 6300 Poplar Avenue, open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM. With a 4-star rating from 431 reviews and praise from Rachael Ray, Garden & Gun, and Gravy magazine, Las Tortugas delivers an unforgettable dining experience that transports taste buds straight to Mexico.