We found Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville through a last-minute Facebook Valentine's…read moreDay event, and WOW what a surprise! The event said no reservations needed, so we showed up not realizing how popular it would be. The place was PACKED with a line out the door! Even so, we only waited about 25 minutes for a table on Valentine's Day, which honestly wasn't bad at all considering the crowd. We went specifically for their Valentine's special: 2 margaritas, fajitas for two, and dessert, such a great deal! The margaritas were delicious. We ordered the Rita sampler and the blueberry margarita tasted like blueberry pie, so fresh, organic, and absolutely yummy. We also ordered homemade guacamole, which was delectable, paired with fresh, crispy homemade chips. Our fajitas included steak, pork, chicken, and shrimp, and everything was cooked to perfection. The flavors were incredible!!! And can we talk about the restaurant itself? It's HUGE! It felt like one of those multi-level Times Square NYC restaurants, with multiple floors and even outside patio seating. It was like a magic trick walking through it! Our waitress, Lia, was fantastic, attentive, helpful, and so sweet despite how busy it was. The staff worked incredibly hard all night and it showed. Plentiful parking, amazing food, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back to this hidden gem we didn't even know existed in town. Thank you for making our Valentine's Day special after a long day of yard work

Great food. They are very popular so it took us awhile to get seated. We were seated in 2top that…read morewas too close to bar where waiters were entering and exiting constantly bumping my seat. I really liked the vegetarian trio course and the salsa bar. They make their own salad dressing that was my favorite. We tried the margarita sampler it was fun and good presentation. Mostly frozen dessert cocktails. If you want something to pair with a main course it's better to get regular margarita.

Super Cute little taco spot, the food is authentic and seriously tasty!…read more We had the steak tacos, chicken Gorditas, and flautas and everything Was super fresh and delicious! i highly recommend eating here while in town if youre a taco fan.

Great food. Outdoor tables. My pick for authentic, Mexican food. I always get the carne asada but…read moremy husband has tried many dishes and loved them all. Mexican soda's and water, or go right next door to the Mexican grocers and buy a beer. The ladies cook and you pick up at the window!

Visited from out of town and stopped here for dinner! I had steak tacos and my husband had chorizo…read moreand steak. We loved it! Modifications were great and the portions were amazing for what we paid. ($50 for two meals, horchata, jarritos, cheese dip and a tip). Food came out very fast as well, and everything tasted amazing and homemade!!

This restaurant was in the recommendations from our Airbnb host. It did not disappoint! It was busy…read morebut there is ample seating. We went on a Wednesday, where the special was fajitas for $5.99 - such a good deal. My husband got the steak fajitas and I got the camerones a la diabla. The chips and salsa were so good. The chips were crunchy and thick. Good for dipping. I was disappointed that I didn't find any of the same chips in the supermarket attached to the restaurant. I'd come back for sure!

zyra the waitress is exceptional, and she made our guacamole which was to die for. Jose the manager…read moreis awesome and helped to take our drink order when we came in. Food was exceptional; as it is every time we come here!! Service, all the servers helped out on the table, asking if they could get us anything. The table side guac was phenomenal. 10 stars if I could. Coming from a fellow Mexican, it is very authentic, and can't wait to come back again! My grandma is a white lady; and she loves it too ;)

2nd time here, first visit wasn't a fluke!…read more Excellent food, clean, great staff, it's just almost perfect! The GM runs a tight ship! Best Cantina I've been to in years, and I frequently dine out Mexican. Style! You've got to try the spicy salsa plate, just ask, no charge, 5 different picos and pickled onions! Incredible! Also if suggest the civeche, it's not. Really seasoned much, so be prepared to add salt hot sauce, pic, whatever, I like mine spicy! Generous portions, price point is on spot!

After over 20 years away from St. Augustine, I finally made my way back and somehow ended up…read moreexactly where I needed to be at Casa Reina Taqueria & Tequila. 10/10 recommend! I wish I had photos :( I had an order of the spicy chorizo tacos and WOW they were absolutely phenomenal. Packed with flavor and just the right amount of kick. The drinks? so damn good. I drowned myself in their margarita. The atmosphere was vibrant but not overwhelming. Lots of people watching with great energy, a beautiful space, and just an overall vibe. The entire staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which always makes a huge difference. I probably waited about 15 minutes to be seated too. Casa Reina lives up to its name. I'll absolutely be back every time I'm in town.

The outside seating is really nice here, but it's not covered, so watch out for the rain. They…read moreweren't seating out there because there's no way for them to move people inside when they're really packed. We checked our radar app, and it looked like we were in the clear, so we braved it at one of the picnic tables. This is a good choice because there is plenty of room for all of us. We ordered drinks and apps for a quick bite after the St. Augustine Music Festival. They do charge for chips and salsa, which is fine, especially if you're one of those Japanese World Cup fans who expects to pay. Highly recommend the jalapeno rellenos, the short rib taquitos, and the ceviche. It's not the best ceviche in terms of what you might expect from a Peruvian place, but it still hit the spot with plenty of leche de Tigre at the end. The Old City Margarita is delicious, as well as the Oh My Mezcal-based cocktail.

Our server Juana was as amazing as the food! We had a large party and service speed and quality…read morewere top notch.

Jessica once again did amazing I truly recommend everyone to come here taco Tuesday great music and…read morean awesome bartender

Was there just after 2:00 pm on a Saturday. Only 2 other tables with customers…read more Dining room has booths, tables and a bar, with another separate dining room that would work well for a group. Service was average, but with the few amount of customers, I would expect better. My menu was gross, salsa spilled on every page. Chips were average. Salsa was watery and below average. I ordered the combination plate. Beef burrito, cheese enchilada, and double beans (instead of rice since they put peas in it). Pepsi products. I didn't like the burrito- my husband ate it. The enchilada was really good and the beans were thin (I didn't have a spoon so used tortilla chips to scoop) and tasted ok. We chose this place from the 5 star review scores but either the standard is low around here or we just had an unimpressive experience.

Pretty good service Fairly standard and bland decor…read moreIt was 2p restaurant had 2 other tables that were finished dining but chit-chatting Free chips (okay and warm) and salsa (slightly spicy and very runny) Food came out pretty quick Not much color (flavor was just okay) Prices were fair Rounding up from 2.5 I'd say I'd give it another chance sometime but I doubt I will head an hour out of my way just to do that.

The service is first class. The menu is electronic and detailed…read more The restaurant is well laid out and decorated in a humble and not overstated way. The food is excellent. Comes out nice and hot and is seasoned well. The drinks are delicious and just right!

Came back Tried the Birra tacos... not on point…read moreRefried beans strange Rice good My husband loved the tamales Service top notch

Wonderful experience and food! Our favorite Mexican…read moreRestaurant... Enjoy the Mariachi Troupe especially to celebrate anything!!! Great atmosphere and great food!!! The staff is friendly and accommodating... OLÉ for the Margaritas!!! Mexican Mariachi

This is the second time I was here I I asked for no…read moretomatoes due to the fact that I'm allergic When my dish came out, which was the enchilada there were tomatoes on it and you could tell where someone had taken the tomatoes off Server only time showed up was at the end of the meal to collect a check and to see if I needed anything when I told her they handed me the check and said they'll try to do better next time. Needless to say this will be the last time I visit here. I spent $32 and still have to go get something to eat someplace else not customer friendly at all.And

Don't miss it. Looks are deceiving. The tacos are WOW. The brisket sandwich was unusual and…read moreperfect. The beans and rice weee spot on.

The nicest family works here, the food tastes so fresh. My husband loved his breakfast burrito and…read moreI've had A LOT of avocado toasts in my life and this was by far the best one I've ever had. We plan to come back later for dinner to eat here again before heading back to Indianapolis!