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These Memphis tacos ranked among the best in America
What does it take for a taco to stand out in a country full of them? At Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana , the answer might just start with filet mignon. The local family-owned restaurant, with locations in East Memphis and Germantown, has earned a place in the national taco conversation after its filet mignon taco was featured on USA TODAY's list of the best tacos in America . WHERE TO EAT IN MEMPHIS?: 5 surprising dining spots you may have missed This comes after the taco made The Commercial Appeal’s list of the best tacos in the Memphis area. In addition to Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, the other Mid-South restaurants, food trucks and dining destinations included on The Commercial Appeal list were Maciel’s Tortas and Tacos, Taco-N-Ganas, Taqueria Express #5, Chukis Tacos #2, and Swanky’s Taco Shop. For the Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, the nationwide thumbs-up from USA TODAY feels like a well-deserved moment. The popular restaurant has spent years building its reputation in the Memphis area around fresh ingredients, bold flavors and a particular vision of Mexican cuisine. With the impossible task of limiting our Memphis favorites to six, the filet mignon taco felt especially intriguing... and so extremely
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Elvis Presley music owners sue Anthropic over alleged unauthorized AI songs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The owners of Elvis Presley’s music are suing AI company Anthropic after allegedly using his songs without permission and creating alternate versions. The lawsuit alleges Anthropic used lyrics from 274 songs to train its Claude chatbot. The rights holders are seeking up to $150,000 per...
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Memphis Restaurants Saluted by Michelin Guide
The 2026 Michelin Guide American South Ceremony was held in Nashville this week to announce the best of the best, and several Memphis restaurants earned or maintained distinctions. L–R: Thuy Luong, Karina Pham, Chloe “Bella” Tong, and Margaret Tong of Bao Toan. Bao Toan Kitchen & Bar...
Memphis Flyer
Jon Hassell’s Eerie Legacy
While many players who grew up in Memphis’ musical stew took the city’s inspirations further afield in the wider world, none of them did so as expansively as the late Jon Hassell. Though hardly a household name here, he’s a towering figure of innovation in international circles, emblematic of an element of Memphis music that’s not often recognized: its musos’ experimental tendencies.
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Irish Dancers, Gaelic Sports and a Parade: An Irish Halloween Plan for the Whole Family
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and Irish Network Memphis has a plan that doesn’t involve a single fun-size candy bar. On October 31, the Memphis Samhain Irish Festival is back for its second year. It’s a free, all-ages day of Irish music, dance, food and sport at Madison Avenue Park and the Brass Door Irish Pub, running 11 AM to 8 PM. It kicks off with a parade at 11, so get downtown early.
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Hotel Pontotoc marks 120 years of history with a Prohibition-era Halloween party
Downtown Memphis' Hotel Pontotoc has transformed many times over its 120-year history, serving as a bordello, Turkish bathhouse, neighborhood dive bar, recording studio, and private residence before reopening as a boutique hotel last year. Owner Joey Lewis joined Kacky Walton to discuss the hotel's history and its upcoming anniversary celebration...
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Bartlett Animal Shelter moves into temporary building, closes for several days
BARTLETT, Tenn. - The City of Bartlett Animal Shelter is moving into a temporary building and will be closed for several days, the shelter announced on Facebook. The move began Oct. 22. The temporary building is next to the shelter's existing facility. The shelter said it will announce one once...
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Downtown Dining Week 2026: Every Restaurant and Deal
📷 Flyer courtesy of the Downtown Memphis Commission. There is a certain Memphis math to November. The weather finally behaves, the calendar goes quiet, and 38 Downtown restaurants pick the very same seven days to put their best plate forward. Call it a coincidence. Downtown Dining Week calls it the plan 🍴
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Parents Who Grew Up Eating At This Tennessee Buffet Now Bring Their Own Kids
Mammy’s Dish Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar in Memphis offers the kind of welcoming dining experience families enjoy sharing across generations. Its buffet introduces guests to an inviting variety of Ethiopian dishes, from richly seasoned meats and vegetables to colorful lentils, aromatic sauces, and traditional injera. Parents who remember gathering around its tables can now introduce their children to the same communal style of eating and bold, comforting flavors.
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southernfoodways.org
A Taste of Mexico City In Memphis
Gravy visits Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, a Memphis restaurant run by a father and son duo: Jonathan and José “Pepe” Magallanes. In “A Taste of Mexico City In Memphis,” Gravy reporter Mackenzie Martin visits Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, a Memphis restaurant run by a father and son duo: Jonathan and José “Pepe” Magallanes.
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New Pizza Concept Slicing into Memphis
An upcoming restaurant is giving Memphis pizza fanatics a new home for fresh slices. A concept called Flaming Pizza has filed papers to open a location on Hacks Cross Road. The fiery new eatery has a certificate of occupancy application submitted for 4141 Hacks Cross Road, suite 109 with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. The form describes Flaming Pizza as a “limited restaurant” which will span 1,800 square feet and has an occupant load of 20.