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Fort Lauderdale Mexican Guide

FRI public-record essay for mexican restaurants in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale has 291 validated Mexican entries, including 65 with elevated safety overlays. This guide uses DBPR, OSS Places, Sunbiz enrichment, emergency-order history, ORSM severity context, and the unified closure resolver. 1 of 297 candidate evaluations were filtered before publication.

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Updated 2026-07-05 22:08 UTC

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By FRI Editorial Desk · Safety guide

Validated open entries291
Confirmed closures5
Inspection/safety overlays65
Filtered candidates1
High-turnover addresses6

Pricing Key

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counter-service or small-format

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standard casual meal

$$$

larger full-service or premium casual

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destination or high-seat-count room

Broward

Tacos & Taquerias

$$$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Casa Marin Cocina Mexicana

1861 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation

Modern Casual tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is running 2.6x the peer alert threshold. Emergency-order history: 9 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1611948; Sunbiz entity CASA MARIN TAQUERIA MEXICANA INC..

Website

$$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Taqueria El Jovenazo

  • Unverified

7130 Kimberly Blvd, North Lauderdale

Modern Casual tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 5 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1623014; Sunbiz entity not resolved.

$$ · Tacos & Taquerias

La Lupe Mexican Restaurant

625 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach

Modern Casual tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is running 2.2x the peer alert threshold. Emergency-order history: 4 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1609404; Sunbiz entity LA LUPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC.

Website

$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Taqueria La Yaquesita

7380 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs

Late-Night & No-Frills tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s) (Sewage back up).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1626027; Sunbiz entity YADIRA GARCIA R.

Website

$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Alegria Taco

3801 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park

FSQ popularity 0.96

Casual & No-Frills tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1620085; Sunbiz entity ALEGRIA RESTAURANT, LLC.

Website

American & Fusion

$ · American & Fusion

La Casa Del Pan Bakery and Restuarant

884 E Oakland Park Blvd Unit C, Oakland Park

FSQ popularity 0.93

Casual & No-Frills american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 6 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1616672; Sunbiz entity LA CASA DEL PAN BAKERY AND RESTUARANT LLC.

$$$$ · American & Fusion

La Dona

1800 Sawgrass Mills Cir Unit 2460, Sunrise

Full-Service & Polished american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 5 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1625889; Sunbiz entity CCD MIAMI LLC.

$$ · American & Fusion

Chilangos Mexican Grill

339 S Sr 7, Plantation

Late-Night & No-Frills american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 4 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1622257; Sunbiz entity CHILANGOS MEXICAN GRILL INC.

Website

$$ · American & Fusion

Jalisco Inc

  • Unverified

700 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale

Modern Casual american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 4 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1616947; Sunbiz entity not resolved.

$$ · American & Fusion

La Costa Restaurant

1855 S State Rd 7, Fort Lauderdale

Modern Casual american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 4 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1621528; Sunbiz entity 1855 STATE RD RESTAURANT INC.

Website

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MEH / Proceed With Caution

$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Taqueria La Yaquesita

7380 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs

Late-Night & No-Frills tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s) (Sewage back up).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1626027; Sunbiz entity YADIRA GARCIA R.

Website

$$ · American & Fusion

El Coyote Club

5748 Washington, Hollywood

Modern Casual american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s) (Roach activity).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1622746; Sunbiz entity EL COYOTE CLUB, INC..

Website

$$ · American & Fusion

La Cubana Mexicana

5022 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point

Modern Casual american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1622255; Sunbiz entity FAMILY RESTAURANT VMCR LLC.

$$ · American & Fusion

El Coyote Restauant Inc

328 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania Beach

Modern Casual american & fusion entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1612841; Sunbiz entity EL COYOTE RESTAUANT INC.

$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Alegria Taco

3801 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park

FSQ popularity 0.96

Casual & No-Frills tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1620085; Sunbiz entity ALEGRIA RESTAURANT, LLC.

Website

$$ · Tacos & Taquerias

El Carbonero Restaurant

320 Ne 38Th St, Oakland Park

FSQ popularity 0.77

Modern Casual tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 3 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1624005; Sunbiz entity LOS TRES GOLPES, INC..

Website

$$$$ · American & Fusion

Clase Azul Cocina Mexicana

2861 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale

Full-Service & Polished american & fusion entry; inspection severity is elevated at 1.6x the peer alert threshold. Emergency-order history: 2 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1619787; Sunbiz entity CLASE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA LLC.

$$ · American & Fusion

La Reyna Authentic Mexican Cuisine

5822 South Flamingo Road, Cooper City

Modern Casual american & fusion entry; inspection severity is elevated at 1.5x the peer alert threshold. Emergency-order history: 2 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1624665; Sunbiz entity LA CHULA CUISINE, INC..

Website

$$$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Salty Sombrero

201 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale

Modern Casual tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 2 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1619207; Sunbiz entity SALTY SOMBRERO LLC.

Website

$ · Tacos & Taquerias

Taco Joint Inc.

1000 N Broadwalk Ste 1, Hollywood

Casual & No-Frills tacos & taquerias entry; inspection severity is within the typical peer range. Emergency-order history: 2 event(s).

Validation: DBPR license SEA1624388; Sunbiz entity TACO JOINT INC.

Website

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AT YOUR OWN RISK

Health & Safety Concerns

Casa Marin Cocina Mexicana

1861 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation

inspection severity is running 2.6x the peer alert threshold; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 9. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

La Casa Del Pan Bakery and Restuarant

884 E Oakland Park Blvd Unit C, Oakland Park

FSQ popularity 0.93

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 6. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

La Dona

1800 Sawgrass Mills Cir Unit 2460, Sunrise

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 5. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

Taqueria El Jovenazo

  • Unverified

7130 Kimberly Blvd, North Lauderdale

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 5. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

La Lupe Mexican Restaurant

625 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach

inspection severity is running 2.2x the peer alert threshold; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 4. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

Chilangos Mexican Grill

339 S Sr 7, Plantation

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 4. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

Jalisco Inc

  • Unverified

700 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 4. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

La Costa Restaurant

1855 S State Rd 7, Fort Lauderdale

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Emergency-order count: 4. Closure data: multi-signal closure detector shows no closure confirmation on the active DBPR license.

Health & Safety Concerns

Antojitos Mexicanos 3

2491 N Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; single closure signal present: fsq date closed.

Emergency-order count: 2. Closure data: single closure signal present: fsq date closed.

Health & Safety Concerns

Moe's Southwest Grill

6230 E Coral Ridge Dr Ste 103, Coral Springs

FSQ popularity 0.98

inspection severity is within the typical peer range; single closure signal present: fsq date closed.

Emergency-order count: 2. Closure data: single closure signal present: fsq date closed.

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RIP (Permanently Closed)

3 closure signals

Steak and Tacos Corp

2011 Renaissance Blvd Apt 304, Miramar

Closure date: 2025-12-01. multi-signal closure detector confirms 3 signals: corp dissolved, license inactive status 45 46, silent 120d.

2 closure signals

Chini's Burritos, Llc

2532 N. University Drive, Coral Springs

FSQ popularity 0.67

Closure date: 2025-12-01. multi-signal closure detector confirms 2 signals: license inactive status 45 46, silent 120d.

2 closure signals

Lazo Empanadas

908 Ne 62 St, Oakland Park

FSQ popularity 0.96

Closure date: 2025-12-01. multi-signal closure detector confirms 2 signals: license inactive status 45 46, silent 120d.

2 closure signals

Taco Express

  • Unverified

7619 Sr7, Parkland

Closure date: 2025-12-01. multi-signal closure detector confirms 2 signals: license inactive status 45 46, silent 120d.

2 closure signals

Taqueria

999 Se 1St Way, Deerfield Beach

Closure date: 2025-12-01. multi-signal closure detector confirms 2 signals: license inactive status 45 46, silent 120d.

Methodology and Audit

Entries clear the FRI cascade on DBPR status, closure vetting, and cuisine attribution. Identity enrichment (DBPR/OSS/Sunbiz name agreement, geocoded address, city/county consistency, plus cached Google/Foursquare/Yelp verifier context) refines a listing but is no longer a publish gate: a DBPR record that fails only enrichment is still shown rather than dropped. A record that cannot be matched to an identity is marked "Unverified DBPR Record" and its unverified corporate/website/social attribution is withheld; a record that cannot be geocoded is recorded as un-located. Failures and enrichment levels are written to output/cuisine_essay_audit.parquet for operator review.

296 of 297 candidate evaluations published (99.7%); 42 marked unverified (no identity match), 78 recorded as un-located (no geocode). Audit log: output/cuisine_essay_audit.parquet.

The local Sunbiz master enrichment contains corporate names and statuses reliably, but Sunbiz locality fields are sparse in the current export. The city/county check therefore requires DBPR and OSS locality agreement and records missing Sunbiz locality detail in the audit row.

Data sources: FRI Cuisine Essays. Built from DBPR public inspection records, Florida Sunbiz business filings, and Foursquare/OSS location data. All counts are derived from public records — no estimates or projections unless labeled as forecast.