Chuy&#x27;s

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.

Drink shelf of packaged drinks SODAS - COKE/SODAS - MEXICAN COKE/ JARRITOS - FRUIT PUNCH/JARRITOS - LIME/ SODAS - SPRITE

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3.7(102 reviews)

0.5 mi

Stopped by Tijuana Flats on Clark Butler Blvd and ordered the Black Bean Flautas. The food was…read moreprepared fresh and arrived quickly. The flautas had a nice crispy texture, and the black bean filling was flavorful and satisfying. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were very courteous during my visit. Overall, it was a straightforward dining experience with good portion sizes and plenty of sauce options available. A solid choice if you're looking for a casual Tex-Mex meal in the area.

Stopped in before the dinner rush and got the Uno Taco meal deal with blackened chicken in a hard…read morecorn shell, plus chips. The shell was thick, crispy, and held up well. Chicken was soft but not very flavorful. Toppings were fresh, and the jalapeños gave it a nice kick. Also sampled a few of their hot sauces which was fun. The area was clean and service was quick and friendly.

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Chili's

2.8(167 reviews)

0.3 mi

We came here while visiting our Gator because she likes the fried combo appetizer…read more Casual quick and decent food. No complaints here. Service friendly, place is clean.

We stopped by our local Chili's on a busy Friday night after a long day of shopping and were…read morehonestly so pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. Even though it was packed, we were seated right away in the bar area with no wait, which was a great start to the night. We decided to try the 3 for Me combo, and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was very attentive but also super laid back, which made the whole vibe relaxed and enjoyable. We loved that our food came out fresh and hot, you could definitely tell it was made to order. Being able to get an appetizer, meal, and beer for two adults for under $50 felt like such a win, especially on a Friday night. Great service, fresh food, and amazing value. We will definitely be back. Thanks, Chili's you rocked!

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Elle Cocina

3.6(29 reviews)

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Don't waste your money. The chips and salsa are half decent, but the food was not good at all…read more Think Taco Bell if you order their tacos. Rice and beans were cold. They're closing their store down to three days a week now it's probably a good idea.

Good service. The food is delicious. Get the green rice and the street corn. Wish they could make a…read morereal margarita though. Don't make a special trip but if you're in the area, it's worth the stop.

Steak & Shrimp Fajitas!

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Two beef tacos, cold, red rice, cold, black beans.

Superica

4.5(333 reviews)

93.8 mi

To be honest, the price tag kept us away for a long time. BUT it was so worth it. We had great…read moreservice - everyone was helpful and kind from beginning to end. I tried the agua Fresca which was a strawberry mint that was so delicious. It was so well balanced and not overly sweet. My husband had a couple cocktails and enjoyed them both. We shared nachos with chicken and they were amazing. We'll be back ASAP for those alone! We also shared the fajitas and had lots of leftovers. It's a really beautiful space and a fun atmosphere.

The long work day ended for my colleagues and me, and the fun began at Superica…read more We arrived a bit early for our reservations but not too late to indulge in some Happy Hour specials. The chicken nachos and chorizo queso were great starters. I ordered the Ginger margarita based on the raving reviews by my co-workers, even though it was not a special. And, it did not disappoint! Our bartender was fantastic and kept all of our orders straight. The hostess walked us upstairs to our reserved table for 10. The view across the restaurant was grand, but lively atmosphere and the high ceilings contributed to the challenge of carrying on a conversation. I could only talk with those who were seated close by. Shane was our server for the night, engaged with us, and kept the drinks flowing. We ordered a number of Deluxe fajita platters with massive amounts of steak and chicken. Both meats were grilled and seasoned perfectly. Copious amounts of tortillas and the fajita fixins. I really enjoyed the charred jalapeño and mushrooms. I ordered the chicken Al Carbón tacos, and enjoyed the complementary flavors of the smoked onions and the salsa cremosa. With both of these great tasing dishes, I wished I had a larger stomach! NOTES Outside seating is available (for nicer weather) and there's plenty of parking. The only downside of the night? The food took a long time to get to our table.

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66.9 mi•Southside

This place is fantastic! Fresh food and quick service...it's a thumbs up from me! Make that two…read morethumbs up from me!

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!

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My Quate Taste-Mex

4.8(39 reviews)

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The service here was lightning fast, but they definitely didn't shortcut the flavor. The rice and…read morebeans were perfectly seasoned, and both the steak fajitas and the roasted poblano were standout dishes. It's a peaceful atmosphere to sit back and enjoy a great meal, with plenty of bold, tasty options right at your fingertips for those who love authentic flavor.

Legit authentic Mexican food. We got chips and salsa right away when we sat down. They were just…read moreokay, which is usually a bad sign. I ordered a pork stuffed poblano pepper. This was a very large pepper and I am certain they could not have stuffed one more chunk of pork in. I am a big fan of Chile rellenos but this took it to another level. The beans and rice were fresh and made in house daily. The beans were good and the rice was fluffy. I was trying to order a hot sauce found in most Mexican restaurants but could not remember the name. The server suggested i try the homemade green hot sauce. This was excellent, if you like hot sauce be sure to try it. We finished the meal with a cheesecake chimichanga. This is a fun idea but I recommend sharing. The paint and decor was the bright colors often found in a Hispanic places. Very lively. Everything was perfect.

Samples My Quate Appetizer, homemade jalapeño poppers, chicken tamale, black beans and rice

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Moe's Southwest Grill

3.0(51 reviews)

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PSA they don't tell you but they charge you for the color of chicken. No where is it posted that…read more Barely any meat even after paying for double meat because the first 2 speckles were so light and I know because I eat other moes locations often. Beans were scraped off the bottom for 4 meals we ordered trying to scavenge the 11 beans put in my bowl. Then comes the cheese and 9 pieces of lettuce, iv never been somewhere that didn't stack your lettuce ever. This location needs retraining on how to roll a burrito and make a bowl. Burritos inconsistent sizes/rolls lack of food paid $50 to still be hungry for you to have a tip jar. No sorry, usually I would but not today Satan you can't give me lettuce, you can't get my green. Multiply Olivia from orange park location fire everyone else. All in all service was bad, food was good for the 4 bites I got, restaurant looked clean inside little worn on outside. Pick another location or just don't go here.

Decided to try Moes because I've never had them in my entire life. I like the interior of this…read moreplace. Pretty clean, my quesadilla was pretty yummy, I only liked the poblano verde sauce. Friendly people but one of them was really quiet. Would go back again.

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Blueline Q

4.8(31 reviews)

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First off, the address on Yelp says Waldo and that will get you just south of the Wendy's where…read morethere are a bunch of abandoned buildings. The correct address from Google Maps is the same street number, 15070 US-301, but in Starke, which is 11 miles north of the Waldo address. We arrived around 3:30 on a Saturday, aware that their listed closing time is 5:30, but willing to give it a try. There were quite a few meats and sides scratched off the board - it's necessary to plan a day's cook conservatively so there is less waste at the end of each day. It can't be easy to put so many choices on the board with the tight margins restaurants work with. But there were still several things I wanted to try. I got a 2 meat platter with lamb chops and sliced pork with green beans and brussel sprouts for sides. The wife got a pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries. The soda machines were all out, but the teas and lemonades were just fine for us. The portions were really generous. And the meats were all really good. Lamb chops (3) were fork tender. Pork slices (4) needed a knife, but I was expecting that. Her sandwich was easily 1/3 to 1/2 lb of meat. Really tasty. And the sides - green beans were well done and flavorful - southern style obviously. The brussel sprouts were very nicely crisped with a sweet dressing on them. Really good. And the fries were properly GBD. Two sauces - a pretty sweet mustard sauce and a tangy red - maybe half way between Kansas sweet and Carolina vinegar. Both really good, but none of the meats really required sauce. Looking at other reviews it seems they change up the menu pretty often. But I'd definitely stop back in, maybe earlier in the day, to see how the brisket tastes. Or just to see what the choices are for that day. Everything we tried was great, so I'd be willing to try whatever else they offer.

Awesome bbq in a family owned restaurant. Gotta try the pastrami! Portions are YUGE!! And the staff…read moreis the best you'll ever meet!

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Rosalinda V. S.

14 years ago

Finally! After two years of searching for a GOOD Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant, I have found one!! I've been to Chuy's twice, and both times, I was extremely satisfied with the service and especially, with the food! The first time, I had some steak tacos (I wanted fajitas, but I don't remember if that's what it was), and it was as good as it gets in Florida (the only better place is in my kitchen, haha). My daughter had a quesadilla (I think) with blue tortillas and chicken and it was delicious!! The second time I went was with my husband and I had some chicken enchiladas, and they were also delicious!! My husband had the beef enchiladas which he LOVED! I am a native Tejana with a Mexican culture. I cook authentic Mexican rice, beans, mole, chiles rellenos, etc. And I taught my Floridian husband how to make homemade flour and corn tortillas. I was THRILLED to see the girls making homemade tortillas (and for you monolinguals out there, it's pronounced "tor-tee-ahs" NOT "tor-tee-yuhs." lol When you make the "r" sound you need to put your tongue between your teeth for it to sound right. Anyway, we were give several sauces to sample to see which one we liked. I liked them all! The best two were the ones labeled as the "hottest one" and one which had "aguacate" or avocado, in it. The beans were pretty good and the rice was good too (but not as good as mine, hehe). I am definitely going back to Chuy's because I want to try the Chile Relleno next time. I hope it's as good as mine. Or maybe I'll just have something else. Who knows!! But I have finally found a restaurant that has food that I am willing to pay for! Rosie V. Smith Native Tejana living in Florida read more

Gina G.

7 years ago

Hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in town I know it is a chain and I do try to eat at the local mom and pop places but for consistency their stuff is always fresh and delicious and comes out quick. The waitress told me the salsa is handmade hourly. It tastes like it. Some Mexican restaurants you can tell they refry their chips and they're heavy and greasy. But at Chuys they're always light and delicious. Probably eat there at least once a week read more

Irish B.

11 years ago

This place has some damn tasty food. Their burritos are huge and the tacos are good too! Only 3 stars because the last time I went to eat I was by myself so I sat at the bar and the bartender was just terrible. Maybe it was a bad day but it was pretty obvious that everyone at the bar felt the same way. Also the beers a little expensive. But whatever the burritos a great! read more

Matt P.

13 years ago

This place is GREAT!!! BUT YELP is a horrible, crooked service. Nothing on this website can be trusted. Don't visit here again. Please get and give your reviews ANYWHERE else. This entire site is a scam!!!! This site robs small business owners and companies by faking negative reviews. YELP = SCAM!!! YELP = SCAM!!!! read more

M R.

9 years ago

The food is primo!!! but I wish I could get it without having to deal with the service! Been here three times now & each time the server is no where to be found. When they do come round it's as if they have no idea where they are or what is supposed to happen next. read more

Lisa H.

7 years ago

I went there for the first time the other day. there was this nice girl there, Stephanie was her name. covered in tattoos but sooooo kind. food was very good and an awesome price. they do alot for st judes which is always great. read more

Tony C.

328

7 years ago

Yaaaaaaaassssss queen. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. Creamy jalepeno. read more

K S.

10 years ago

Its not bad. It's Tex-Mex but if you like spicy this is the place. It's still there despite construction. come check it out if you want some good spicy food. Its a little old fashion but there is plenty to look at. read more

Maria R.

7 years ago

Love ordering from Chuy's! Their food is so good and they have great combo options. I personally always order their enchiladas and they never disappoint. It's also a nice place to spend time with friends. read more

Steve K.

8 years ago

I tried avoiding to go here because it is a chain. Finally I caved. I wasn't blown away. Food was ok but it took a while to arrive. Just felt like everything could be better. read more

B A.

7 years ago

came here the other day. the waitress (Steph) was awesome. they have a nacho bar, and it is not always open but free queso. the shirst are funny and feel great read more

Victoria W.

162

8 years ago

We would go to Chuy's monthly with a group of friends, we sat on the patio with our dogs and chatted. Chuy's is super dog friendly, tastes great and fresh. read more

Millicent C.

7 years ago

I have food allergies. They went above and beyond to provide a meal that was delicious and safe for me to eat!!! Definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Mike T.

9 years ago

Margaritas here are great. Food is ok. I seem to always like the drinks more than the food. Like the nachos too. The entrees like the fajitas are ok. read more

Olivia R.

10 years ago

Seriously amazing! We had an amazingly nice and quick waitress and the wait for a table was only 15 minutes- not even. The food was AMAZING

Foster W.

109

12 years ago

I have never had a bad meal from Chuy's. There are five outside I Texas that I know of. I have been to all of them.

Jarrett C.

4 years ago

Not very good in my opinion. Not true Mexican food and definitely better places in Gainesville. Not my go to place

Janine S.

8 years ago

Place was dirty and had an odd smell. Most of the lettuce in my salad was brown. Will not go back .

Laura B.

3 years ago

Always excellent food, service and atmosphere. Fun place to eat and hang out! Love the sauces!

Mike P.

8 years ago

One of my favorite places to eat in Gainesville! Great service, authentic food and atmosphere! read more

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