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!

Not all Salsa Cocina locations are created equally, but Palatka manages to have an absolute gem of…read morea team running this spot. The food options are great, the menu recently had a makeover, so has even more to offer, the ceviche is top-notch, and the bar stocks are fantastic range of mid and top-tier bottles. The interior is nicely decorated with gorgeous lighting and manages to be the perfect blend of family, friendly, a great date spot as well as a place to scratch the burrito itch. Every staff member has been friendly, patient and responsive, regardless of them being slammed or slow.

After reading all of the positive reviews on this place, I was really excited to eat here! But…read moreafter our experience last night, we'll probably go elsewhere for Mexican food next time. First impressions were great. The decor and ambiance were REALLY nice. All of the food that was coming out looked great. We were seated right away, and it was basically downhill from there. The service was painfully slow. Every time our server left our table, it would take her about 10 minutes to come back. She didn't seem to have any other tables, that I could tell. The restaurant was not busy, but she was usually nowhere to be found. The chips were REALLY stale. We asked for fresh chips, but they just came back with more stale chips. Our entrees arrived BEFORE our appetizers. Our server had given the wrong ceviche order to the kitchen. When they did bring out our apps, it seemed like the fish had not had enough time to "cook" in the acid. A lot of it was still really raw. We took it home and ate it later, and it was much better. We also ordered the Mexican street corn, which had the SMALLEST kernels of corn on it that I've ever seen or eaten. I was especially disappointed about that because I'd been craving it all day. For entrees, my boyfriend ordered the steak super burrito, and was reasonably happy. It is a MASSIVE burrito. I ordered the nacho cheese burrito. I feel like my dish would've been a lot better if the chicken were shredded. Instead, it was hard, dry little nuggets of chicken. Overall, I was super disappointed by the whole experience. I would maybe go back here for drinks, because it is such a cute place, but I found the food and the service to be really disappointing.

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.

The food here was quite delicious and you get a good sized portion! The chips and salsa were very…read moregood, as well as the queso. I had chicken enchiladas and the sauce and cheese on theme was very good. The ambiance in this place is very quaint and cute, especially as someone who isn't from a small town. The service was great, our server was very attentive and the food came out pretty quickly!

When you walk in the place smells like sewage that should have been enough to make us leave but my…read more90 year old Mother likes their taco salad so we stayed .I ordered the chicken Quesadilla and OMG they used canned chicken on it when I told the waitress they should inform people that it's canned she said it wasn't but I sure know the difference. I won't be going back .

Great Atmosphere, food and service. Prices are great. Had a great time with my Wife and Son.read more

The food was great, I had the King memorial combo , which is their chicken burrito and 1 beef and 1…read morecheese enchilada and a hard taco with queso cheese with rice and beans. They definitely give you plenty of food for the money. I also had a frozen swirl margarita that was lime and Strawberry, it was not bad. The decor inside the restaurant is cool with the colorful Mexican tiles and the rustic wood walls and the vintage pictures. We had a server Rebecca F that was awesome and took care of us . I will definitely come again.

This place is a lively place to grab lunch. Order at the counter and then find seating…read more Surprisingly very quick service! When we arrived, it was very busy, but there was places for people to sit. It's Tuesday lunch hour. There was at least three groups of 8+ tables multiple booths with 2 to 4 people there was plenty of open seats at the bar. I would say from ordering to sitting down our food arrived probably in five minutes. It was so quick. And the quickness did not take away from the deliciousness. The food was fresh, and Tasty we will definitely return! For the margarita lovers ...They offer Full bar and they had margaritas listed for buy one get one from 11 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday!

First time at Fresh Mex (Shops Blvd). The name says it all. FRESH! It was clean eating. I ordered a…read moreLife Bowl, all very fresh with Barbacoa, lettuce, pumpkin seeds, cabbage, jicama, black beans, chips, tomatoes, corn, and cheese. It was incredible and very healthy eating. The bowl was very large and delicious! I highly recommend one. I visit JAX often and I will definitely be back!

Very authentic Mexican food! This is a great Mexican staple for Gainesville. You order at the…read morecounter and choose a table, so a great place for lunch or a quick dinner. The service is always super fast. The food is always fresh and authentic. Not pictured are the birra tacos, which are my favorite and go-to item at La Tienda. The spice is tolerable, and the meat is always fresh. The nachos were a huge portion and had nicely seasoned meat. The queso was warm which was lovely

True Mexican restaurant. Very casual and basic. Some of staff speaks English but not all. Inside…read moreand outside dining. Order at counter and they bring food out. Cash discount on food. Good size portions. My husband had the chorizo eggs with beans and rice. Just ok. I tried the Huarache (house specialty) with Barbacoa beef. Masa pancake with meat, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado. Delish! We are from out of town but would definitely come back for if in Gainesville

I go to buy my meat and that's nice and fresh. And naturally, we have to eat at the restaurant…read more part and the food is great and the service. They make you feel like family.

I was visiting Blue Spring State Park and craving authentic tacos... Found this little spot on Yelp…read moreand I was so glad I decided to drive that little bit out of my way to try it! These mayyyy have been the best tacos I've ever had. I sat in the car inhaling them like a little gremlin because as soon as I smelled them, I knew I couldn't wait. The homemade salsa was incredible and just the right level of heat. This place was also incredibly affordable - I had three of the traditional asada tacos for under 8 bucks. Five freaking stars from me.

Great food, great service, great location, great ambiance. Just great all around. We met friends…read morethere for lunch before a show, unbeknownst to us that there was a mardi gras parade happening right in front of the restaurant. The outside seats were full and the sidewalk packed with spectators. The dining was empty so we had our pick of seats. We were greeted promptly and our server gave us plenty of time to review the menu while catching up. Our drinks were served quickly-I got a glass of sangria which was crisp and light, not overly sweet. The food was freshly prepared and served hot. Everyone raved about their choices. I got the vegan enchiladas and my husband got the nachos. Both were delicious. The enchiladas were topped with fresh shredded cabbage and tomatoes which gave enchiladas a nice crunch in each bite. The nachos were light-not overly drenched in cheese or cheese sauce like you find in most pubs nowadays. You could taste the vegetables. The dining room is cozy with a good view of the street. Everyone we spoke with was friendly and welcoming. If our vacation plans bring us to Deland again, I know they will include a visit to De laVega.

It's "fine" and is very overpriced for what you get. Wine is substantially more expensive than…read moreneighboring establishments,, and the plates are very small but priced at entree prices. I tried it twice and probably won't return. The hibiscus tacos they are "known for" taste like straight vinegar

This place is the best and extremely consistent! This is a self-serve spot on A1A with 100% outdoor…read morepatio seating. There is a small covered area but it's mostly high top seats for a few people. But this is a neighborhood spot feels like you're eating in your backyard. The line for ordering can get extremely long during popular dinning times such as lunch and dinner. So be prepared to wait in line and wait for your dishes. I promise it is worth the wait. I recommend ordering chips and queso they do bring that out quickly and you can much while you wait for your main dishes. The UFO is my favorite dish on the menu and I crave it all the time. It's a flour tortilla that covers a hard taco stuffed with a protein (I love that blackened Mahi) and you can get it spicy (Baja style) or mild (the works). Absolutely the best thing here! If you're grabbing to go, check their website. Sometimes it's not open, but normally you can order ahead and pay online. So when you arrive you can pick up at the pick up window. Love this new addition. You cannot go wrong with anything, everything is amazing and honestly top contender for best taco on St Aug!

Oh, absolutely--if you've been searching for a way to make time stand still, this place has…read moremastered it. Sunday night, 9pm, and somehow it takes a full 40 minutes to produce...two burritos. Yes, two. Burritos. Just in case that needs to sink in. But don't worry, it gets better. The woman ahead of me only waited 45 minutes before discovering her order had simply ceased to exist. Lost ticket, no food, and a friendly invitation to wait even longer. So really, my 40-minute wait felt like I hit the express lane. And the grand finale? The food finally arrives--after nearly an hour of anticipation--and it's...painfully average. Not bad enough to be memorable, not good enough to justify the wait. Just perfectly mediocre. So if your goal is to waste time and lower your expectations simultaneously, this is your spot. Otherwise, maybe keep driving.