The Grasshopper Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Mexican | Siesta Key, FL | $$$$

7253 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231, USA


Overview

The Grasshopper at 7253 South Tamiami Trail has been serving authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex family recipes since 1971, building a multi-decade following on homemade nachos, handcrafted burritos, tamales, chalupas, and chimichangas made from scratch the same way they were when the restaurant opened. Dine-in or carry-out, outdoor patio, and a full bar with margaritas and Mexican beers complete the picture. Happy hour runs daily 2–6pm. Sunday hours are abbreviated — 3:30pm to 8:30pm — while weekdays run from 11am. A neighborhood classic that has outlasted generations of trend-driven competition by simply being consistently great.

Cuisine: Mexican

Atmosphere: Family Tex-Mex landmark with patio, S Tamiami

Mains: $12 - $24
Dress Code: Casual

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Since 1971

    Over 50 years of the same family Tex-Mex recipes — handmade tamales, burritos, and chalupas.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Homemade Everything

    Every nacho, salsa, and chimichanga made from scratch with recipes unchanged since 1971.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Sunday Short Hours

    Sunday hours are 3:30–8:30pm only — plan a weekday visit for the full service window.

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