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La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant celebrates Mexico’s culinary heritage with authentic, award-winning cuisine rooted in family recipes. From an ethnic market in 2007 to a beloved dining destination today, our space buzzes with color and local art, reflecting Mexican hospitality. Our full-service bar crafts vibrant margaritas using fresh ingredients. Each dish and cocktail tells a story of culinary passion. Acquired in 2017, we earned finalist honors in the 2019 Tally Awards for Best Mexican Restaurant and 2021 Readers Choice Awards for Best Outdoor Dining. In 2023, we won Florida’s Best (Mexican Restaurant category).
Colorful, art-lined cafe with a lively vibe offering classic Mexican plates with beer & margaritas.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1840 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: (850) 523-1494
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Reviews
LadyBear
Small local Mexican restaurant, and omg it was amazing! Glorious plant energy, amazing tacos and gorditas, veggie options too. I hear they have fantastic breakfast too! Go check them out.
… moreAngela Muchovej
The owners and servers are very pleasant people. Simple home-cooked meals with a sweet touch of hospitality.
Food was good. They loved sharing typical Brazilian “yummies” with our table. It was an awesome experience! We will go back to eat “Picanha”, try the Brazilian cochinha and buy calabreza and other many items. Nos veremos em breve!
… moreFood was good. They loved sharing typical Brazilian “yummies” with our table. It was an awesome experience! We will go back to eat “Picanha”, try the Brazilian cochinha and buy calabreza and other many items. Nos veremos em breve!
Justin Anuskiewicz
La Tiendita left a bad taste in my mouth.
So I found this place while visiting Tallahassee on business. I stopped in for dinner on a Monday after a flight in, sat outside, and was *blown away* by the food. Nothing was bad. The salsa slapped, the lengua gordita was a pocket of goodness, the tings tostada had avocado and crema with cilantro, and the Chile relleno platter cooked to perfection. Not greasy, not overly fried, cheese was gooey in the center. Sauce was great. The rice? So flavorful and delicious. Things were so good I decided to return again during my brief 4 day stay in the area. Man do I regret that decision.
I returned on Wednesday for dinner after working, sat inside and got started. The server was pleasant and made suggestions and guided me through ordering. I took her suggestions and was greatly anticipating dinner.
The salsa was a bit flat this time around. I don’t know if it was old, or it was close to the end of the night, but it wasn’t the same heavenly mana as before.
When my order arrived, I was a bit surprised to see the portion sizes. The especial de la casa lengua en roja had two pieces of tongue that looked to be about 4oz total. Rice portion and beans were noticeably smaller than two days ago. The rice and lengua were not as flavorful tonight. Not a good value for $18.
I had ordered a second entree, the Diablo burrito with steak to take for my lunch the next day, but was still hungry after the surprisingly light portion of tongue and so tucked into that next. Flavors were good, the spice level was just right. Portion was again a bit small for a $16 burrito, with the rice just meh and the beans a bit runny.
While eating the burrito, another server came by to check on the table. This was not my server – she was bussing the table behind mine.
When she asked how things were, I had a mouthful, so I nodded yes, thumbs up. I saw she had a pitcher in her hand, so I passed my water glass to her for a refill. She took it, said “oh, water?” and I nodded yes. She had a microfiber towel in the same hand as the pitcher, and when she went to fill the glass, had some problems and moved behind me to fill the glass. I heard ice rush into the glass, and she set it back down on my table. I thanked her, picked up the glass, and took a swallow. Something was bad. The refilled glass was… wrong. It tasted like an old, watered down margarita.
Here’s what I can put together:
When the other server checked on me, she had a pitcher from another, dirty table in her hand. She used this pitcher which had (?) old margaritas from another table to fill my water glass.
I got a mouthful of something from another table that I have no way of knowing if glasses or anything was emptied into the pitcher before it went into my glass when the table was being bussed.
When I realized this, I took the glass to my server and let her know that something happened, and the water tasted like old watered down margaritas. She was apologetic, and got me a fresh glass of water. She also asked if I needed a box, which I did not at that point.
When paying, my server again asked how things were. I replied “Well, other than getting a mouthful of an old margarita from someone else’s table, it was okay. ” She did apologize again. I replied “it happens.” Paid, tipped, and left.
I cannot express how disappointing my second trip to this establishment was. Everyone has bad days, I get it. It seemed that today was definitely the “B” team with front and back of house. The inconsistency broke my heart, truly. I had decided that with my limited time in town, I’d return to this restaurant and support your business instead of patronizing a competitor. I was looking forward to this meal, and had called others to let them know how stoked I was to be coming back to try new dishes on your menu.
Having worked in industry for more than 23 years, I can with 100% certainty say I have never filled a guest’s glass with trash/waste from another table. Never.
This place left a bad taste in my mouth.
… moreSo I found this place while visiting Tallahassee on business. I stopped in for dinner on a Monday after a flight in, sat outside, and was *blown away* by the food. Nothing was bad. The salsa slapped, the lengua gordita was a pocket of goodness, the tings tostada had avocado and crema with cilantro, and the Chile relleno platter cooked to perfection. Not greasy, not overly fried, cheese was gooey in the center. Sauce was great. The rice? So flavorful and delicious. Things were so good I decided to return again during my brief 4 day stay in the area. Man do I regret that decision.
I returned on Wednesday for dinner after working, sat inside and got started. The server was pleasant and made suggestions and guided me through ordering. I took her suggestions and was greatly anticipating dinner.
The salsa was a bit flat this time around. I don’t know if it was old, or it was close to the end of the night, but it wasn’t the same heavenly mana as before.
When my order arrived, I was a bit surprised to see the portion sizes. The especial de la casa lengua en roja had two pieces of tongue that looked to be about 4oz total. Rice portion and beans were noticeably smaller than two days ago. The rice and lengua were not as flavorful tonight. Not a good value for $18.
I had ordered a second entree, the Diablo burrito with steak to take for my lunch the next day, but was still hungry after the surprisingly light portion of tongue and so tucked into that next. Flavors were good, the spice level was just right. Portion was again a bit small for a $16 burrito, with the rice just meh and the beans a bit runny.
While eating the burrito, another server came by to check on the table. This was not my server – she was bussing the table behind mine.
When she asked how things were, I had a mouthful, so I nodded yes, thumbs up. I saw she had a pitcher in her hand, so I passed my water glass to her for a refill. She took it, said “oh, water?” and I nodded yes. She had a microfiber towel in the same hand as the pitcher, and when she went to fill the glass, had some problems and moved behind me to fill the glass. I heard ice rush into the glass, and she set it back down on my table. I thanked her, picked up the glass, and took a swallow. Something was bad. The refilled glass was… wrong. It tasted like an old, watered down margarita.
Here’s what I can put together:
When the other server checked on me, she had a pitcher from another, dirty table in her hand. She used this pitcher which had (?) old margaritas from another table to fill my water glass.
I got a mouthful of something from another table that I have no way of knowing if glasses or anything was emptied into the pitcher before it went into my glass when the table was being bussed.
When I realized this, I took the glass to my server and let her know that something happened, and the water tasted like old watered down margaritas. She was apologetic, and got me a fresh glass of water. She also asked if I needed a box, which I did not at that point.
When paying, my server again asked how things were. I replied “Well, other than getting a mouthful of an old margarita from someone else’s table, it was okay. ” She did apologize again. I replied “it happens.” Paid, tipped, and left.
I cannot express how disappointing my second trip to this establishment was. Everyone has bad days, I get it. It seemed that today was definitely the “B” team with front and back of house. The inconsistency broke my heart, truly. I had decided that with my limited time in town, I’d return to this restaurant and support your business instead of patronizing a competitor. I was looking forward to this meal, and had called others to let them know how stoked I was to be coming back to try new dishes on your menu.
Having worked in industry for more than 23 years, I can with 100% certainty say I have never filled a guest’s glass with trash/waste from another table. Never.
This place left a bad taste in my mouth.
Amanda Tran
Small place very quaint. Server was great and attentive. The food was hit or miss. Salsa was good with a nice spicy kick. Rice was seasoned well, delicious. My plantains were burnt so sent them back. Chicken and shrimp Fajitas not bad but little dry. You had to ask for lettuce and sour cream but had to pay for spoonful of Guacamole so I declined. My Son did not like his birria beef tacos, he said lacked flavor sent it back.
… moreKirsten Harvey
Let’s get one thing straight: the food is unbeatable. This is the best salsa in Tallahassee. In fact, this entire restaurant is a Tallahassee G.E.M. (Great Establishment! Mouth(will be happy)). Walk into this restaurant and let the saffron yellow walls ease your pain or sit outside on a cool day (AMPLE outdoor seating). Enjoy sipping delicious drinks (new bar as of 2025!), a sope (flavor!), and receiving some of the most attentive service.
Do yourself a favor and stop in.
… moreDo yourself a favor and stop in.
Mr G
I don’t like the parking arrangement. You will have to climb the stairs and park on a hill. Once you get past that watch you step going to the building big drop before you get to the door.
Food is good. Nice lady at front counter greets with a smile.
… moreFood is good. Nice lady at front counter greets with a smile.
John L. Crow
The food was delicious and service good. However, the food is made fresh so it takes a while. The smokey flavored salsa is delectable. Highly recommend. The decor is kitschy but fun. Overall great experience.
… moreRosi S.
Best authentic Mexican food in Tallahassee!Their tortillas are handmade! Tacos are delicious! Their red hot sauce is actually hot & not all watered down. The employees & owner are extremely friendly; good people. This place is our go to Mexican place to eat, our kids loved it. I’m glad we stopped by & found this gem.
… moreZack Stoffers
Currently our go-to Mexican place in Tally. Love the gorditas and the birria is delicious. Fantastic queso and salsa as well. I’ve never dined in but they did some renovations in the past year or two that you should check out if you do dine in.
… moreLaVonne Can
They serve up a variety of tacos, but the birria tacos stole the show—tender & juicy, yet not greasy at all. A rare find! The unassuming, hole-in-the-wall vibe just adds to the experience. The house chips and salsa was home made and addicting.
… more