Poppo's Taqueria

We travel from England and Ohio every year and look forward to eating at Popo’s on Anna Maria Island and this year Hannah and TJ gave us the best experience! The food was amazing and the service was superb. TJ what was special sauce? We all loved it…

We came in during a rush. I wasn't looking forward to waiting a long time, but the wait wasn't as long as I expected because the line team was SO efficient. In addition to the excellent food, the staff were so nice and friendly! They apologized for the wait (which was not necessary). While eating inside, I watched how they were so friendly with customers and each other. I got the impression that they enjoyed working there and with each other. I was so impressed that I asked for their names so I could include them in this review. Kudos to Hannah, DJ, Kailani, and Jarred! Also to management for this high quality operation. BTW, this the first review I've written in years. That's how impressed I was.) I can't wait to go back. Steve

We love this place! Almost hate to post a good review because we don’t want to share it, if you know what I mean… lol. Our favorite stop every trip. Best chips and salsa ever!

Em, Hannah, Dani, and Andrew were the employees helping us out and they were outstanding!! They were so kind and understanding, and pretty funny too! Food was amazing, so flavorful. Atmosphere is super friendly and pretty cozy. Overall great place, with great food and people. Would 100% recommen.

Great place to dine in — the food is tasty and the service is a solid 10/10. One suggestion: it would be helpful if the menu or staff were more specific about which dishes are spicy or heavily seasoned, to better guide guests’ choices. That said, I definitely recommend trying the burrito — it’s a must!

Excellent experience: Superb flavor, stellar staff, and welcoming environment. I keep coming back again and again

Was helped by Jacci, Hannah and Shana! They were very helpful with the menu and explanations and recommended us some veryy good things! Awesome service & good food!! Had the vegan tempeh and it was good too!

Amazing ingredients and options. Very good tempeh vegan taco with a lot of flavor. My Colombian wife said it’s her favorite guacamole. They have fresh pressed tortillas too Best tacos on the island! The staff is very friendly and helpful.

We enjoyed our visit so much that we came back for a second day in a row. We're truly glad we discovered this place. The staff is the best--friendly, efficient, and the restaurant is very clean. And the food? It's absolutely amazing! It will be tough to return to Indy knowing there isn't a place like this at home.

This place is awesome. It's a local Chipotle. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff. It's nice and simple, really fun place!

The tacos are absolutely amazing, and so is the staff. This is definitely a new favorite place to visit when we come to this area!

Poppios Taqueria has a simple interior with a few tables outside--easy, relaxed spot to grab a meal. The staff is friendly and helpful with questions. The tacos, quesadillas, and chips were fantastic. All the flour tortillas are freshly fried, which makes a big difference. The carnitas were especially delicious. Good selection of drinks and beers to go with everything. We've been on Anna Maria Island for a week, and this is my number one recommendation for lunch--fresh, flavorful, and worth returning for.

Still 5 stars!! I'd give it more if yelp had an option. It's so good! Even if I'm basic with my choices. Haha. I love it.

Must try. It's a differentiated QSR experience and quality is much better than a Chipotle by a mile. Food is fresh and quick. Certainly the staff can do a better job of keeping veg and non veg offering a little separate. Overall a good spot. Try the different Salsas.

We absolutely love to eat at this super small establishment on the island. The food is sooooo GOOD and the people are always friendly. We always get the quesadillas because they are FANTASTIC!! Carne asada is a bit spicy, but oh so tasty. My husband and I had the quesadilla and my son had the burrito. We all enjoyed it as usual. They have a fountain machine with their own variety of drinks and my husband always looks forward to the black cherry drink. Great small place for a quick lunch right off the beach or an easy dinner after a long afternoon on the beach.

Sometimes after a long day in the sun all you need is a fast and fresh dinner and Poppo's Taqueria was the perfect place to dine at after a beach day. The fast casual restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as parking in front of the building, which is a nice perk because it can sometimes be hard to find parking on AMI. I ordered a build your own burrito and loved that there was a variety of fresh ingredients to choose from. I packed my burrito with all the good stuff-freshly grilled chicken, rice, beans, pico de gallo, lettuce, and cheese. Pro tip: order a side of chips and guac for the whole Poppo's Taqueira experience. The service was excellent and my chips were brought out to my table after just being freshly made (yes, they were still warm!). Definitely consider trying this spot on your next trip to AMI. It's also close to a lot of cute island boutiques, so be sure to check those out too!

Authentic delicious tacos! These were spicy in the best way possible!! Grabbed it for pick up and was still fresh when we ate it.

Came to walk around in Anna Maria and stopped by to eat with my 2 teenagers boys. We all thought it was the best burritos we have ever had! Very casual but it's a must stop! Everybody very friendly too!

Ordered online and the food was ready when promised and packed well. We had quesadillas, burritos and tacos. The house taco was the top choice and was delicious. Chips and salsa orders are very small in comparison to traditional establishments.

We were told its the best taco's in town, we came and tested and I can 100% say it is best taco's in town.

Great hole in the wall taco spot to fill a mexican food craving if you're ever on vacation at Anna Maria. Definitely not designed to be a dine in restaurant but there are a few spots to pop a squat if you're trying to get out of the heat. The food here is some of the best, authentic style tacos & burritos i've been able to find in the southeast. It's not super greasy & heavy, which lends itself to the place using quality ingredients & cooking their food fresh on the grill. We more or less tried the entire menu on our week long stay, returning several times. My favorite taco was the Poppo's Taco. The Honey Lime Cabbage & the feta were a match made in heaven. Also enjoyed their twist on a quesadilla with Ed's Way. It looks more like a taco than a quesadilla but it was crispy & delicious. If we ever return to the island this will be my first stop for a meal!

This was the only restaurant in the area without a line out the door when we arrived on a Saturday night, though the line inside was still fairly long. The girl behind the counter didn't greet us and simply asked what we wanted. I understand this is more of a grab-and-go kind of place, but a bit more friendliness would've been nice. The setup is similar to Chipotle, with a variety of pre-set options to choose from. The tacos are made fresh on the grill after you order, which is a nice touch, and they looked great. I enjoyed the tacos we got--they were quick, easy, and tasty.

Years ago we were renting a house for part of the winter on Anna Maria when Poppo's no Seafood got there . I was shocked - shocked I tells ya !- to be on an island in FL and be in a place that only sold slaughtered pig and chicken - if you wanted 'tempeh ' its the same price as the chicken ? Uh . Wha?! Lazy . And apparently still the same . No shrimp , grouper , mahi ... oh.

Hand pressed fresh tortilla - yes please. This place gets busy. But it's worth the wait. The tacos are full of flavor and delicious. I had the Poppos Tacos and the Dutch Fox. Both were delightful. The Dutch Fox were my favorite w the carnitas and pineapple hot sauce and feta. So good. Definitely hit this place up at least once while on the island.

The carnitas double meat double bowl is the way to go! And order chips and guacamole. Our favorite go to every time we are on the island.

We were driving along when we looked over and saw Poppo's. We knew instantly that this is where we were going to have dinner after a long beach day. The inside and outside gives off a very fun costal vibe. You're just happy to be in there. You have the option to make your own bowl, burrito, quesadillas, or tacos. I got a bowl and it was delicious. Their spicy pineapple sauce was amazing I totally recommend it with anything you order from here. The service was great everyone was so sweet and cheerful. I can't wait to come here again

Such amazing food we went back in for seconds! The tortilla chips get fried in front of you, they were super salty and delicious

Awesome spot to grab some tacos, burritos, etc! There is some indoor and outdoor seating or you can take it to go like we did. We each got a baby burrito which is about 3/4 the size of a regular burrito and was just perfect. Delicious and not overly filling. We split a taco too. Everything was delicious and made quickly. Would definitely come back and recommend to others!

YUMMY FOOD & Hannah is the best!!! We rolled in with 10mins til closing and they welcomed us kindly. Thank you Hannah!

Unexpected and very close to authentic Mexican food. Brought the family and we all absolutely loved it. Small portions so order enough to satisfy your appetite.

I absolutely LOVE this place! The food at Poppo's Taqueria is excellent Every. Single. Time. Fresh, flavorful, and made with care--it's always a treat. But what really sets the Pine Ave location on Anna Maria Island apart is the incredible staff. Hannah, Bekkah, Maddy, Ryan, and Mikey make us feel like family every time we walk in. Their warm hospitality, great attitudes, and attention to detail make the experience even better. If you're on the island, do yourself a favor--go to Poppo's, say hello to the amazing team, and enjoy some fantastic food with the perfect island vibe. You won't regret it!

I crave this place constantly. Seed oil free! To die for. Friendly staff and love how it's locally owned!

Food was freshly made and fantastic. The staff, including Emily, were friendly with first class service. Highly recommend this place on Pine Ave.

We popped into Poppo's Taqueria for a quick meal and were pleasantly surprised! Hannah and Emily were so nice! welcoming, friendly, and gave great recommendations. The chicken quesadilla and steak tacos were delicious, really well-seasoned, and the topping bar had plenty of fresh choices!

Every year I come back for some of the BEST tacos and burritos! Poppo's Taqueria never lets me down. The dough is freshly made, soft, and flavorful for a tortilla. You could eat them alone. I had the carnitas and chicken this time. I'll have to make a daily run to this gem of a restaurant. Poppo's is an all-time favorite!

Fantastic place to get authentic Mexican. Great tacos and guacamole! Fresh salsa and could've used a little salt but soooo good. Thank you!!!

I stopped by after the beach and loved this place! The food was super good and the restaurant is very cute. Definitely will be going back!

Excellent taco place. The carnitas are excellent. Fresh food, great flavor, excellent staff. This is such a great place to grab lunch and a beer. Every time I have gone they never disappoint.

Quick line to wait in. Maybe took us 10 minutes tops for dinner. Staff is very kind, fast, and efficient! My boyfriend and I each custom ordered our burritos and had some jarritos (so happy to have found our favorite flavors). Some indoor and outdoor seating was available, but there isn't much if they get busy. The salsa and chips were great along with our jarritos! I had the carne asada custom burrito with brown rice, honey-lime cabbage, avocado, pickled onions, pico de gallo, and cilantro. Very happy with my burrito although it wasn't a full Mexican burrito. The pico de gallo was delicious! Honestly one of my favorite parts.

So delicious, fresh and tasty! Hannah and the other employees were so friendly. Can't wait to go back!

Wow!! This was an unexpected but delicious surprise for lunch. My mom and I came here and ordered our own side of chips and salsa and split a large pork carnitas bowl and we were blown away. Everything tastes fresh and full of flavor. The chips were piping hot, just the way we like them. The salsa was very fresh tasting and the carnitas bowl had so much flavor. We were hungry and this place certainly settled our cravings! The guacamole was a shining star, in fact the verde salsa was also pretty delightful as well. Highly recommend coming here for a nice bite to eat, especially if you're in the mood for fresh Mexican flavors. I like that they have so many options to include in your bowl, such as pickled cabbage and pickled red onion- yum!

Always love getting take out from Poppo's Taqueria when we vacation at AMI. Easy to order on web site - food is always so fresh and yummy. Staff very friendly. Food packaged up nice. Love this place!

Delicious food, efficient service, friendly staff. Located on a charming street full of stores and sights, with Tampa Bay on one end and the Gulf of Mexico on the other.

Its a great place I just wish they were consistent. The girls running the place on 12/19 just did not care how they made our order. The quesadilla was the size of a taco and way under cooked too small to be a meal for dinner. The girl making my Burrito actually took meat off my burrito to put back in the tub. Not sure why she hardly put any on and it closing time. Been coming here since it opened and I a local person . I cant understand why every time its different? I would eat here more often if they were more consistent but at times its easier to drive off the island and go to any other taco stand than be aggravated when you get home to see how they did it this time

Takeaways: Fast-casual restaurant, chipotle but with more variety and fresher ingredients, MYO bowls and burritos, craft beer, nice outdoor seating. Food: The food here was very good! Think chipotle, but more variety and fresher ingredients! It was a really good choice for a very hot day! They have MYO bowls and burritos, as well as some tacos. They also have craft beer, which is a lovely addition and another great way to cool down. Service: Since it's a chipotle-style restaurant, there's not too much service involved. The worker making my bowl was very kind and friendly, and so was the cashier. No complaints! Ambiance: Since I was on Anna Maria Island, pretty much every restaurant had a fantastic atmosphere. Poppo's was no exception! Their interior was that of a nice fast-casual restaurant such as chipotle, with a great outdoor seating area as well! Again, think chipotle.

Excellent tacos perhaps some of the best tacos I've had the pleasure of scarfing down. The pineapple salsa helps create a killer taco.

Pulled up in front of this joint about 7:00 PM on Sunday the line was out the door, the porch was filled with people chowing down, that's what a long day at the beach will do for ya. The line moved slow since everything is made in front of you, you know the protocol like other have stated it's modeled after Moe's or Chipotle in that way but that's where the similarities stop this food is amazing. We ordered two tacos which is a serving of four tacos all on fresh made corn tortillas with carne asada and a big bowl with carne asada with white rice and pinto beans as well, a soda, a bottle of water and a Corona, with a tip it came to about sixty bucks. The staff was friendly and accommodating, they seemed about as beat as the beach goers that continuously poured through the door but they still worked efficiently and everything we ordered was perfectly executed. This is definitely a no frills taco shop but the quality of the products was evident after the first bite - the flavors are complexity and creative thanks to the incredibly fresh condiments and I absolutely loved the minced jalapeño salsa. I could eat here a few times a week no problem...

After being overwhelmed with options, Hannah helped me choose the best quesadilla I have ever eaten and I am forever convinced that feta and pickled cabbage belong on everything! SO good!

Delicious food. Came back for lunch today. We had the tacos, quesadilla and burrito. 10/10. Will always come whenever visiting AMI.

Delicious tacos and bowls! The only vegan food that we could find in the island. The tempeh was smoky and delicious! They had great beer and kombucha too. Also, the guacamole is wonderful!

Great food. Authentic. The food was very fresh and I felt good eating this!! Will definitely make this a weekly place to go to. If not more!!!!

Delicious and allergy friendly! Avocado oil cooking at its finest! This was our favorite food on the island. Many dairy free options are available.

We just stopped in before dinner to try the chips, salsa and guacamole. We also tried a few local craft beers. The chips are made to order and are so worth the wait. Best chips ever and they are hot and crunchy.

I really enjoyed my visit to this unique restaurant on beautiful Anna Maria Island. The location is convenient, the restaurant is nicely decorated inside and out, the staff are very friendly, patient, and efficient, the food is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced, and the dining room is adequate and clean.

This place was recommended to me by a friend and it did not disappoint. Ordered for delivery on DoorDash and it worked out great. We ordered 3 diy burritos and it did not disappoint. My father ordered a bowl, we all ordered carnitas and it was delicious for me. My dad isn't a big fan of spicy food, but even he said it was delicious just wasn't a fan of the spice level.

I love Poppo's on Pine!!! The food is truly excellent, consistently, every time. We are island locals, and eat here regularly. The staff here make us feel like family, and are so friendly. Hannah, Bekkah, Maddy, Ryan and Mikey are the best! Go to Poppo's on the island, say hello to the team there, and enjoy some great food and the island vibe. You won't regret it!!!

Oh my. Best tacos on planet earth! And best pineapple salsa in the universe!!!! I can't wait to go back.