Dec 5, 2019

When your taste buds are craving cuisine with plenty of flavor and a dollop of heat, authentic south of the border inspired creations are just what you need for a satisfying meal. Whether the cravings are for breakfast, lunch, or dinner dishes, bring your appetite to one of these Mexican restaurants to please your palate.

  1. Elote Cafe

Owner Libby Billings opened Elote Cafe in 2008 and offers plenty of choices to satisfy hunger pangs and quench thirsts. Enjoy assorted salads like the avocado Caesar, fresh Mex dinners such as citrus salmon and house stuffed empanadas, and classic tacos and burritos. Add a cool brew or a specialty margarita from The Luchador Bar. Check the schedule for upcoming events like $2 puffy taco night on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close. The kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 

  1. El Fogon

Family-owned El Fogon takes your taste buds on a culinary adventure in Owasso whether you stop by for breakfast, lunch or plan to sample the dinner menu.

Breakfast is served all day, with choices of huevos rancheros, huevos a la Mexicana, or chorizo con huevos. For lunch, enjoy a variety of specials each day from burritos and tacos to enchiladas and chili rellenos. For dinner, fish tacos, Mexico City tacos, stuffed flautas, carnitas, and carne asada are just a few of the tasty tidbits your palate. Stop by Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  1. Calaveras Mexican Grill

With a history of successful businesses since 1993, the Molina family is continuing its success story with Calaveras, where traditional Mexican cuisine is the standard fare every day. Begin your feast with a tasty appetizer, such as fresh guacamole or white queso fundido. Follow up with an order of roasted pork, combo fajitas, homemade tamales, or a specialty platter of camarones rancheros. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  1. El Tequila

Take your appetite on a culinary adventure at El Tequila, which not only tastes delicious but is also visually eye-appealing in its presentation. Stop by for lunch, which is served all day, and feast on favorites such as tequila steak, monster steak burrito, nachos deluxe, chili rellenos, chimichangas, tacos, and much more. Save room for dessert and sample the traditional flan, sopapillas, and tres leches cake. El Tequila is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

  1. Sabores

For authentic Mexican dishes to please your palate, visit Sabores for lunch or dinner. The menu is tantalizing, with items such as street style tacos with select fillings accompanied by lime, cilantro, onion, rice, and beans, superior burritos, pork tamales, seafood enchiladas, stuffed poblano, and shrimp, chicken, or beef fajitas. The restaurant is open Saturday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Satisfaction of your taste buds is guaranteed when you sample the menus at any one of these Tulsa eateries.