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Las Tortugas Taqueria

4.4(1,103)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1103 reviews (Google rating)Mexican Restaurant$$ Dodge Park / City CenterOpen now · closes 9:00 PM
Open now · closes 9:00 PM

About Las Tortugas Taqueria

Las Tortugas Taqueria is a casual Mexican restaurant at 40850 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights, MI. Its homestyle menu includes tacos, enchiladas and gorditas, alongside small plates, comfort food, and vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with both counter and table service. An onsite bar offers beer, wine, liquor and cocktails, including happy-hour drinks. The setting is described as laid-back and cozy, with fast service and space suited to watching sports.

Diners can eat in, order takeout or use delivery, and catering is available. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while the restaurant also accommodates groups and solo diners. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Reservations are not accepted. Las Tortugas Taqueria has a Google rating of 4.4 stars from 1,103 reviews.

Known for

  • Homestyle tacos, enchiladas and gorditas
  • Onsite bar and happy-hour drinks
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Vegetarian and vegan options
  • Children’s menu and high chairs

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “the guacamole is the best I've ever had in my life and I'm married to a Mexican and lived in Mexico lol the gordita and tostada was amazing. it gets busy here. the service could be better with faster service and cleaning up the table. bu…”

    — Madame Bovary, September 10, 2026 · google

  • “Visited for the first and last time unfortunately. The salsa was extremely watered down and tasted store bought. The tacos were not worth the price as they were extremely small and didn’t include any sides, flavor was also nothing specia…”

    — Resa Zenlo, September 5, 2026 · google

  • “One of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been too!! Service and atmosphere were amazing and they literally had the best food. I get birria tacos everywhere I go and these are truly the best I’ve ever ate!!”

    — Charlize Sidney, August 28, 2026 · google

  • “Loved Las Tortugas Taqueria! 🌮 The food was fresh, delicious, and truly authentic—exactly what you want from a great neighborhood taqueria. Special shoutout to our server in the cowboy hat 🤠—he was awesome! Friendly, attentive, welcom…”

    — Dr. Quintin Paredes, August 27, 2026 · google

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