Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana

"Many restaurateurs find ways both subtle and overt to imbue their establishments with their spirit and personality. At Las Tortugas, Jose “Pepe” Magallanes accomplishes exactly that. The charm here is big, while the tacos are small, nearly bite-size affairs of the sort you’d enjoy at a street stall in Pepe’s native Mexico, with a slice of avocado on top. The carne asada is a specialty, as is Pepe’s adherence to traditional recipes like salsa Mexicana and the torta sandwich stuffed with braised pork shoulder. Jonathan Magallanes, Pepe’s son, is usually behind the counter at the Germantown Road Las Tortugas, while Pepe holds down the fort at its second location in East Memphis (6300 Poplar Avenue #115)."