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

This is my second time here, and I'm so glad I found this place. The tacos are exactly the kind I…read morefell in love with about 20 years ago -- simple, authentic, and perfect. Soft corn tortilla, fresh onions, cilantro, and flavorful meat. That's it. That's how real tacos are supposed to be, and it's the only way I've eaten them ever since. It's rare to find a spot that gets true authenticity right, but this one absolutely does. I walked out happy and already looking forward to coming back again.

The food is cooked to order fresh. Authentic Mexican with generous portions. Friendly atmosphere…read more Small place but it's absolutely delicious. Building is pink. Owner is attentive and lunchtime is usually busy. Don't let the outside keep you from trying it! My whole family likes everything!

As someone who travels to Mexico frequently, I can honestly say this is some of the most authentic…read moreMexican food I've found in Florida. Every bite was packed with incredible flavor, and the dishes tasted like they came straight from a family kitchen in Mexico. Jose was absolutely fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and made our entire experience even more enjoyable with his excellent service and great recommendations. The atmosphere is just as impressive as the food. The beautiful, authentic Mexican décor makes you feel like you've stepped into a charming restaurant in Mexico, and the bar is absolutely stunning--one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. It's the perfect place to relax with an amazing margarita or tequila while soaking in the ambiance. If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, outstanding service, and an unforgettable dining experience, this is the place. As someone who spends a lot of time in Mexico, I don't hand out compliments like this lightly. This restaurant exceeded my expectations, and I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Stopped here while traveling through and really enjoyed it! The margarita menu had so many fun…read moreoptions, and I loved that they offer margarita flights so you can sample four flavors. My husband and I each ordered a different one so we could share. The salsa was fresh and delicious, and the fajitas were good. I'd probably order chicken instead of steak next time, but that's just my personal preference. Overall, a great stop with good food and drinks!

fajita for two yummy. alma was fabulous server. We will be back. always a great timeread more

Some of the best travel memories happen when you pull over on a whim... and that's exactly how we…read morefound this little taqueria. Alma took such great care of us, making us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. We ordered the shredded chicken chimichanga and the enchiladas verdes, and both were packed with flavor, fresh, and clearly made with love. And can we talk about the chips? They should come with a warning label: "Highly addictive. You will keep saying 'just one more' until the basket mysteriously disappears." If you're passing through, do yourself a favor--skip the chains and stop here instead. Sometimes the smallest places leave the biggest memories, and this one absolutely did.

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!

What's the deal about eggs ???…read more La Hacienda is a down to earth, unassuming and friendly place where truckers, traveling nurses, and all kinds of people come together over genuinely excellent, shamelessly affordable Mexican food. Starved .... I showed up at 11:15 AM craving Huevos Rancheros and found out they'd cut off breakfast at 11 AM. I get that restaurants have systems, but La Hacienda is in the perfect position to serve breakfast ALL day. Shift workers need breakfast all day. Truckers eat at weird times and also need breakfast all day. Nurses finishing graveyard shifts still need breakfast all day. The food quality and value here are genuinely unbeatable, which makes this so frustrating. So what's the deal with the arbitrary cutoff???? Why can't eggs be served all day? I've never understood this.

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.

Service and food quality very good. parking out front and lots of food and drink options…read more Give them a shot you will like it.

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.

We tried this place in lieu of our usual go to today, and I must say it turned out great! Server…read morewas very nice, and our meals came out quickly. I ordered the steak and it was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The restaurant itself had a nice fresh clean small when you weren't catching the scent of the different foods from the kitchen. Overall we're quite glad we tried Chido. It'll definitely be part of the rotation going forward.

Super cute decor and food is tasty. You may have to get past the lack of knowledge of the staff but…read morethey are super nice. The drinks rang up more than listed on the door, and they were to be expected not the greatest but the frozen margaritas were 2 4 1 so not bad. They list them as soft serve but they are just Regular frozen. We had the chori queso and my bf had a taco and ceviche. I tried the Hawaiian fajitas. All good and plentiful. Mine even came en a pineapple !!! We will def try it again. Large and cute