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.

I continue to look for good Mexican restaurants in Gainesville and this is not one. It's been years…read moresince I've been here so thought I'd give it a go. It took like 20 minutes to get water, my $9.50 guacamole was just sliced avocado with salt and tajin that you mashed with a potato masher.

Great Mexican food! The food is always fresh, has great flavor, and is the perfect portion size. I…read moregot one shrimp taco to try it, and it was really good! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and there was a (what seemed to be) mayo based sauce inside. The slaw was nice, though if it was a bit sweeter it may have been even better. The nachos are my go-to. The Guac and sour cream on top is my favorite part and it's always super fresh. The staff are always super friendly and service is fast! It's a seat-yourself order at the counter type of place. Nice covered outdoor seating

As someone who is very familiar with Mexican food from Border states as well as Tex-Mex I can…read moresafely say that Indio is unique and not in a bad way but in its own special way. I have ordered via the drive-through, in person, online and by phone. Each time the customer service was up to standard. (Props for dealing with college kids all day and still being professional even at the end of the day) I've only ordered one thing and it's been so good that I keep coming back for it. The chimichanga platter. Me Gusta la chimichanga, la Comida es Muy Bien. With a drive-through on both sides, outdoor covered outdoor seating arrangements. The building is fitting for a Mexican joint you would encounter say in LA. The bang for your buck is my favorite part. I get a very heavy plate with tasty food. A bag of freshly made in house corn chips and salsa! Just don't forget to grab the packaged salsa Verde y Rojo on your way out In terms of Mexican food in Gainesville. At the time of me writing this review there is no other Mexican restaurant that gives you as much food for the same price. (La Tienda yes I'm talking to you ) This restaurant is a cornerstone of GNV and all residents should try it at least once.

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.

So cute! Sooo glad that they expanded. Gainesville needs more El Indio's! The aesthetic of this new…read morelocation is fantastic, and the food quality is just as good! The staff was also so nice. Will be telling all my friends!

Welcome to Jonesville El Indio!! I really like what they have done with this location. If you've…read morebeen in Gainesville a while you're bound to have tried one of the el Indio locations. they are known for their sweets and drive-through locations. They have one that's on 34th St. and another on 13th on the university so it's popular with the students. The idea is to order your food and sit outside. They do not do full service at the other current locations that is until the Jonesville El Indio came alive. I love that they kept the integrity of the previous building: a fire station. They have created a tribute to the fire station by having a drink on the menu that showcases that and the some of the decor. They have full service at this location and a full bar with tvs and heaters outside!!! You can sit down and get served while enjoying a nice margarita. I think this was a necessity for this side of town. We have a had businesses around come in and try to do the order and sit and it doesn't go well as planned. They do not last. The set up is a little unique. They cook all the food in a food truck and still have their handy dandy drive through. They have a salsa bar with different salsa to try. My favorite dishes are the #6 taco and burrito special. Make it super! You'll thank me later. I love their queso it's got a little kick to it. The hurricanes and sundaes are so good!! You must try their desserts. They are a hidden gem.

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.

I came here with a group of friends for dinner, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience…read more Even though Seafood Dock is known for their seafood, I personally wasn't in the mood for a boil that night, so I ordered the lemon pepper wings with fries. The wings were flavorful, well-seasoned, and hit the spot, and the fries were crispy and satisfying,simple but solid. That said, when my friends' seafood boils came out, wow. The smell alone was incredible rich, buttery, and seasoned perfectly. I couldn't resist trying a few bites, and I'm glad I did. The potatoes and broccoli were especially good, soaking up all that seasoning, and the seafood itself tasted fresh and well-cooked. You could tell this is really where they shine. The portions were generous, the food came out hot, and it's definitely a fun, casual spot to go with friends. The atmosphere feels laid-back and social, which makes it great for group dinners. While my non-seafood order was good, seeing (and tasting) the boils made me want to come back and try a full seafood meal next time. Overall, a solid spot with great flavor, especially if you're a seafood lover. I'd absolutely return and next time, I might just give in and get my own boil.

Had the Mexicano. Likely the best burrito I've had in Gainesville. Ingredients are fresh,…read moreauthentic, and they hit. Service was outstanding. 5 stars. I'll be back!

Baja burrito has great flavor but it hardly had any fish the one or two crispy fish bites I got…read morewere amazing but the rest was lost in the rice I would t get it again. The steak taco was good on all levels. You order from the walk up window they are pretty fast to get your food out to you but they forgot the pico for my tacos. 4 star for flavor 3star for everything else I round up not bad if your in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

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

I'll be honest I'm not sure why this place is still open. It's not really the most authentic…read moreMexican place but good if you want quick food. Lunch prices can't be beat & are fast with it so I'll also give them that. I got a taco salad and it was pretty generic honestly I could make better ground beef. It lacked flavor and needed seasoning it was so bland. I added onions and cilantro which I'm glad I did because it truly was tasteless ground beef. The bowl itself tho was crunchy. I am not sure why they have a no drinks policy , I get the food but drinks? I had to down my iced coffee just to be sat down. I suggest going to La hacienda in Ocala if you can it's worth a drive trust me.

Our favorite Mexican!…read more We continue to be impressed over and over as the food here is amazing. Everything is so fresh and delicious and not greasy like a lot of Mexican restaurants. Every taco is fabulous, especially the pork belly. The entrees are great. Highly recommend the salmon or blackened mahi. Gluten free options are marked on the menu. The drinks are also incredible and I highly recommend the prickly pear margarita.

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!!!