Elena's Taco Shop - Memphis

The California burrito is the closest you can get to a true West Coast California burrito!

Elena's is fantastic! The food is well-prepared, and the service is speedy, making it ideal for those looking for a quick bite. However, the atmosphere could use some enhancement, so I wouldn't suggest it for a leisurely dining experience. It might be a better option to get your food to go and enjoy it in a park or on a patio. Overall, given the prices and the quality of the food, Elena's is definitely worth checking out!

This is a wonderful local eatery that serves amazing tacos and offers great gluten-free options. Just a heads up, the Street Tacos ($1.95 each) are fairly small—reasonable for the price—but I suggest adding rice and beans to create a more satisfying meal. For anyone with dietary restrictions, they also offer bowls, lettuce wraps, and corn tortillas.

The tacos and salsas are absolutely delicious. I really enjoy the carne asada fries, but I can't resist a good street taco!

The person who took my order and the one who handed me my food both appeared to be of Indian or Pakistani descent. If you're craving Mexican cuisine, don’t let the name mislead you as it did for me. I should have left when I saw "rolled tacos" on the menu, which are actually called flautas. This is just another indication that this isn’t authentic Mexican food; the spices used were clearly not Mexican either. Now, I’m left with the aftertaste of Indian food—quite disappointing. I cannot recommend this place as a legitimate representation of Mexican cuisine. It should be categorized differently in search results. If you don’t know what real Mexican food is, you might be tricked and possibly enjoy the experience, but for anyone with a genuine craving for Mexican fare, this is not the place to go. Look elsewhere.