Amazing flavor!! I had the cheesy TVP and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor contained in the…read moreplant protein. Honestly something I could see non vegetarians enjoying. We also tried the green Chile chicken empanada and it had the just the right amount of kick.

I really had high hopes and I was truly hoping to give this place better than a 3…read more We arrived around 8:20 pm and were seated right away with no wait, which was a great start. We ordered drinks and chips and salsa, but everything took quite a while to come out. By the time our actual food arrived, it was already 9:15. I did really enjoy the chips and salsa, but this is the first restaurant I've been to that does not offer free refills on them. If the wait is going to be that long, it would be nice to have something to snack on in the meantime. The atmosphere had some nice touches, especially the lemon tree, which I loved. Unfortunately, there was an on and off septic smell coming from next door that took away from the experience. For food, I ordered the chicken, steak, and pulled pork soft tacos so I could try a variety, and they were all good. My husband ordered the gator and shrimp tacos. He enjoys spice, but said the shrimp was way too spicy and ended up giving him heartburn all night, especially since the menu did not mention any heat. Our drinks were good, and I really liked the design of the menu. It was also nice having napkins already at the table, and the bathrooms were very clean. One downside was the water. I appreciated the large glass, but it tasted heavily chlorinated and was not very drinkable. Our server did apologize for the delays, which we appreciated, and overall the food felt like a good value, especially if you are going during lunch specials. With a few improvements, this place could easily be a much better experience.

If you can judge a restaurant by the quality of their refried beans . It would be a 10+ …read more Just had refried beans, chips & salsa. Excellent btw. Caught the end of the game. In case you didn't know. Spain Won. LOL ( as if I know anything about sports .. )

This popular Mexican restaurant in Alachua County in Gainesville offers authentic dishes like…read moreenchiladas and fajitas in a family friendly atmosphere. We were there for lunch. They brought out the freshest homemade salsa and chips for the table. I couldn't stop eating so they brought more. I had the Shrimp Quesadilla lunch special $12.25. It was so delicious and a bargain. The service was very friendly and efficient.

After an extra long day at work, I was absolutely starving by the time we arrived late to Peppers…read morefor Cinco de Mayo. The place was completely packed, which honestly was expected for the holiday. We were originally told about a 20 minute wait, but after around 35 minutes, we finally went back up to check in and were seated at pretty much the only table available... right next to the DJ. At that point, though, I was so hungry that I honestly did not even care. We are more of an "old vibes" couple anyway, so we just rolled with it. The DJ even came over and let us know there were only a few more songs left, which I appreciated. Our waitress came over while dealing with what basically turned into a full dance party inside the restaurant, and she was honestly so incredibly nice the entire night. We told her we didn't mind the loud music at all because everyone seemed to be having a great time. She quickly got our drinks started, and honestly, I believe mine was some sort of pineapple and Hypnotiq margarita, but I was so exhausted that I completely forgot to take menu photos. For food, I ordered steak tacos with just cheese and tomato on flour tortillas, and wow... I genuinely think these were some of the best tacos I have ever had. We were seriously impressed. Overall, I would have easily given them five stars if it were not for the long wait, which honestly did not entirely feel like their fault considering how crazy busy the night was. I also would not mark them down for the vibe because, while loud, everyone was clearly having fun and celebrating. It was a long night, but the energy was great, the staff stayed positive under pressure, and I finally got to celebrate Cinco de Mayo the right way! PS Thank you for giving me an extra tee shirt! I'll be wearing it on our next cruise!

Tasty food and big portions, at a great price! And kids eat free on Tuesdays! Definitely recommend…read morelocally, we enjoy inside but also the nice patio area on cooler nights.

Haven't had seafood boil in awhile and this place is pretty good! Lots of options. Pleasant…read more Service was good. Ambiance was good.

Well got invited out to dinner with friends here,wifebhas been here before and said it was good…read more Well bit of a wait for a table, but that had to mean food was good!! Our waitress was named Willow, and she was amazing, Food came out hot and fresh i opted for simple chicken fried rice, wife and friends shared a big family boil. Now i did try some of the sausage from boil, medium heat..wasnt bad im just not a big seafood boil person .But i will say i definitely will be going back to try somebother food from there.My rice was such a big portion i had to share !!! If your a big Louisana style aeafood kind of person definitely give them a visit!!! Love the decor, where we were seated felt like we were in a lobster trap with all the ropes over our heads..lol also plenty of TV's to watch sports on if there are games on.

So this is a spot I've been dying to try ever since I worked for Corona here on Cinco de Mayo! The…read morefamily was so hardworking and nice that I knew I had to come back and actually try their food! I'm glad I amped this place up so much to my husband because it DID NOT disappoint. I have some dietary restrictions, so don't mind my steak tacos only having cheese and tomato, but those homemade soft taco shells were the icing on the taco cake! These are probably the best tacos I've ever had in my entire life. My second favorite would be this little tiny family spot way back home in New Bedford, Massachusetts, just to give you a taco spectrum here!!! Seriously, WOWZERS. They also give you unlimited chips and salsa, which we SUPER appreciated, especially compared to another place we recently went where they cut you off! Their homemade salsa had the perfect balance of spice without being too spicy. I could have kept eating it! My husband and I had such a great date night, and our waitress and the rest of the staff were super attentive. As an art major, I also absolutely LOVE the theming and culture throughout the restaurant. So much of it is beautifully hand carved and hand painted. My personal favorite was the sunflower chair because I love my garden at home! This place is a MUST DO if you're in town and in the mood for some sit-down tacos, because afterward you seriously won't stop taco-bout it!

I went here again for dinner at it wasn't too far from my hotel. I came around 7:30 on a Saturday,…read moreand was seated immediately. I had the Jose Cuervo margarita, which was fine for 8 dollars. Not as strong as some other restaurants in Orlando, but not going to complain for 8 bucks. The scallop quesadilla was decently sized for one person. It had a fair amount of bay scallops, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The sauce was pretty good too, and adding hot sauce helped with the heat. The guacamole salad was enjoyable too, but the as sour cream tasted standard. For 15 dollars, the scallop quesadilla was worth it! For dessert, the chocolate cake flan was alright for 8 dollars. It was a bit rich and I couldn't finish it all, but it was a sweet enough to enjoy. The service was pretty fast. My food and drink came pretty quickly. My server was friendly and very good. She checked up on me a couple times. The atmosphere is the same as last time, but a lot less crowded. It was pretty quiet for a Saturday, but at least there was some music in the background. Of course, if you saw the photos from last time, you knew what I did before I left. For the price paid, I still think it's a good Mexican restaurant. I know there are better ones nearby, but the atmosphere is still enjoyable. I will try some other Mexican restaurants next time, but I can still recommend Las Margaritas for decent Mexican food in Gainesville. Overall: B

Great little dive bar tucked in the northwest side of Gainesville. Bartending staff was super…read morefriendly and attentive, definitely the small town vibes I was hoping for in the sense of it not being crowded with college students lol. The real headline here is how good the food is! You wouldn't expect it from a bar/ restaurant but the Philly rolls were something I'll remember for sure. The wings and fries were also solid, I'll be back and probably make this place one of my regular spots. Glad to have tried somewhere new, pleasant surprise & worth it. Great happy hour deals as well.

Great food and amazing service! We just celebrated our Son's…read more College graduation from Santa Fe and had a great time. We first discovered this restaurant when we dropped our Son off for College 4 years ago and had to come back. It was just as good. Rob, Stephanie and Joe ensured we had a great meal and a good time.

2nd time dining in and YET AGAIN the food was perfect! Carne Asada Quesadillas lunch special was…read moredelicious. The cheese, the peppers, even the onions were wonderful. Chips and salsa are always so fresh, and the prickly pear dressing on the salad was heaven! Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful all the way around. Victor was fantastic and to the owner, Gracias con todo senior!

After trying a few other Mexican restaurants I chose this one because the Pork belly tacos. Upon…read morearriving we were told to pick our table. We chose to sit inside. Our server was Brandon, who was an absolute delight! He was so energetic, so friendly, and gave great suggestions. We started with drinks. I had a skinny margarita and my husband had a Frida (top shelf margarita) and our son had a Coke. First thing we ordered was the chips and salsa. The chips were perfect, not too thin and not too thick. They came with two salsas. Both were tasty. Not sure if there is a spicier option but we will check next time. I ordered the Birria tacos. They were so delicious! So much flavor! The avocado tomatillo salsa was perfect with it. My husband ordered the Al Pastor tacos. It was very traditional Al pastor. He loved the black beans. His words were " these are the best black beans I have ever had!" Our son ordered the chorizo tacos. First, I have never seen chorizo tacos offered in a Mexican restaurant. Secondly, they were amazing! To finish, I ordered the banana pudding and our son ordered the churro sundae. Both desserts were delicious. The portions were huge! All in all I say Nopal is quite the gem. Perfect portions and dishes that are packed with flavor. And service that goes above and beyond. We can't wait to go back. We will ask for Brandon!!!

Great customer service from the staff inside they were welcoming and friendly with providing some…read morerecommended options and answering questions. I love that there are the street tacos available here and the pricing is fair. In my opinion. It's a great option for if you're looking for something quick to eat and especially if you want some authentic tacos, I will be back. Interior is more so quick, grabbing a bite type vibe rather than a traditional sitdown restaurant.

Really solid tacos. I travel in Mexico quite a bit, and just generally eat tacos whenever I have…read morethe opportunity. I'm rarely surprised by food in Gainesville, I feel like I know what to expect and am fine with the "Gainesville version of ___". These are very good tacos by any measure. The birra is tasty and not oily, the pastor has a nice crispness with a balanced pineapple sweetness, and the chicken is well seasoned and not dried out. Overall a really good meal, affordable and filling. The interior is bright and pleasant, a fun stop for lunch.