Great service & ice cold beer. Quickly served chips and salsa, plus we added queso dip, which was delicious. The taco and enchilada were good. The beef quesadilla was HUGE/fat and greasy. Ate part of it with knife and fork, but left most of it. read more

August 09, 2024, Gabinos, Jackson, GA 5:20 pm We were taking our friend out for her birthday, and she chose Gabinos. Initially we were going to go to the Locust Grove location, but I noticed online they had a Jackson location. Very convenient since they live in Jackson nest I-75. They had tried the LG location a couple weeks back and liked it. My wife and I had never been to any Gabinos before. We arrived and had ample parking to select from. We entered the restaurant and we're seated within 1 minute. The server gave us each a menu and took our drink order immediately. They serve Coke products. I selected the Mr Pibb ($2.95). The drink was nice and sweet, and good carbonation Since this was our first time, and our friends second time, we had to look over the menu. The server checked back in on us three times making sure that she was there when we were ready. While we waited, we snacked on some salsa and tortilla chips which were provided complimentary. Salsa was very thin on ingredients and runny. The tortilla were cooked a bit too long. All of us agreed on this point. I ordered the two meat fajita combo, for two people size. ($31.95) I wanted to have some for the wife and I tomorrow as well. Once we placed our order, the items were out within 7 minutes, steaming hot. We all remarked about how quickly the items arrived. My two meats were steak, and chicken. Both meats were pound down thinly, and partially precut. They were on your standard cast iron platter. The meat was on top of some vegetables. Not too much of the veggies under it. Since it was the size order for two, it came with 3 flour tortilla, for each person, rolled in aluminum foil. They looked to be about 6 inches round. The meats did have seasoning, but I would consider it on the much lighter side. The chicken tasted fine, but it did have a weird chew to it when biting through it. The steak was on the done side of cooked vs medium, so it had some toughness to it. Even though the meats were a bit chewy, it still didn't ruin the meal. I should have asked for the steak to be cooked medium. The side plate had a small lettuce amount, about 3 tbsp of pico, rice, beans with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Our server was fantastic. She checked on us very often, and refilled things quickly without needing to be requested to. Overall I felt this was an average food experience. Nothing for the meal stood out as fantastic, nor as bad. I will likely not visit again, as it isn't to my personal taste preference. read more

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The food is great and service is excellent. Lots of choices. Our family almost always chooses this spot for their birthday meals. The decor is spot on read more

Fast service even on a busy Friday. We had tacos, burritos and carnitas. Tacos were great but may not try beef burrito again. Clean areas and tables. We will return and try fajitas that looked great going to next table. Server was very attentive and helpful. Glad we came!!!! read more

I ordered the three meat fajita platter. Only had two tiny shrimp on it both the chicken and steak were way overcooked and tuff as leather. Practically had hit waiter over the head to get his attention as well. Food terrible service worse!! Not planning going here again. read more

It is not Mexican food I can get out west in New Mexico Az or Ca. But it is goodfor what they have I almost always get the poblano stuffed peppers, Out west the dish is called Chiles Rellenos. Never sent one back. The tamals can be hit or miss, a few times they have been hard and dry pretty sure they get reheated in a microwave, The spinched stuffed chicken was really good. I will order it again. Fried Ice cream is a cold pre-fried taco salad shell cold and stale, some ice cream and chocolate sauce with some sprinkles and whipped cream. Even the 10 year old didn't eat it. Over all not bad for and amricanized mexican place. Staff is friendly. read more

The barrier taco is excellant and also the rice and beans. The salsa could have more heat it's just plain

Service is always fast and the food is typical Mexican food. Nothing special. It really depends on what you order but food is a little bland. read more

I went twice this week and both times the service was very good. We got our food quickly and it was freshly cooked. If you are headed to Jackson recommend the Gabino Bowl! You won't be disappointed. read more

Six of us ate there on Saturday night. A waitress took our order after sitting there for about ten minutes. Ten minutes later a waiter came over and asked us for out order??? Told him we had already given it to the waitress. After over 30 minutes our food finally arrived for five of us and it was very cold. It had to have being sitting out for a long time. In Mexican restaurants the food usually arrives on Very hot plates. Mexican food does not taste good cold. Asked her where the food was for the sixth person and she said someone else must have grabbed it??? He finally got his food when the rest of us were about done with our meal. At least he got his Hot!!! Service was Terrible, food was Terrible, would not recommend eating at this restaurant. read more

So far so good the salsa is awesome. The chips taste a little on the stale side but the salsa is making up for that.i ordered aka carte because I can never make up my mind. Two hard shell tacos and a grilled steak burrito which was really yummy and of course I couldn't eat it all so the burrito came home with me. Service was a little lacking. We waited way to long for our check but overall it was good and we will be back! Awesome fajitas! Cooked perfectly and full of flavor! Yum Steak fajitas tonight! Yum! read more

Gabino's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, Georgia

Just had lunch at Gambinos, Mexican Grill food was well prepared and presented salsa is a large part of a Mexican meal for me. I have it on top of everything and it with chips. The salsa I had was the worst I have ever had. The service was very good. Didn't have any complaints about that. The restaurant is always very clean and well-kept. Nice atmosphere. I have been there many times over the years and I always found everything excellent but this time the salsa was so bad it really threw shadow over the whole meal. I don't know if I'll ever go back. It taste like cream of Campbell's tomato soup. my review three years ago was 180° the opposite of this one it was excellent. read more

Me- Hi I'd like to place a large order to be picked up at 1:45 (2 hours away) Gabinos- What? No. Call back later when you want food. 15 minute before. *HANGUP* Me- ring ring ring... (I called back 4 times but they didn't answer) Me- (@ 1:30) I'd like blah blah blah, yes that's it. How much is the total? G- When you get here Me- No, I need to pay now over the phone. Someone else is picking up. G- No, No. You want cancel? Unfortunately, I did not cancel and made arrangements to reimburse my pick up person. The chicken with our fajitas was VERY overcooked and not tasty. Will not be back. read more

Great food, drinks, and service. I've eaten here three times and never had any problems. I highly recommend the Bob Marley.

This is a very nice restaurant!!! We have frequented many of the other Gabino's locations and this is by far, hands down, the BEST!!!! Fast service, clean, well lit. The portions were nice size and the food was really good. We will definitely be coming back here. read more

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Absolutely garbage! The wait staff was all around aware yet... No hospitality. No chips, no salsa, No refill. Never again! Sickening, really, seriously. Frfr! read more

The food is always delicious and the service is fast and friendly. The drinks are a hit or miss but overall it's a great place.

Check your order. It does not matter how many times you've eaten there in person, check everything. I ordered chicken fingers and fries. I got a container of fries with 4 1/2 'mushy and chewy nuggets. The chips had a burnt taste and they were stale. They had the bag knotted and ready to go, $13 buck plus a tip, wasted. I was so tired and didn't check my food until I got home. read more

Gabino's Mexican Grill - The chicken nuggets looks like they tore a chicken finger apart by hand. I ordered chicken fingers - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, Georgia

Terrible food bad service not clean at all they need to open more restaurants in Jackson

The service is excellent, the food is great. I do like the atmosphere a lot better than the other restaurant.

NEVER GO HERE!!!!! Employee who works here told me he spat in my food and looked at me MENACINGLY!!!! When I tried to re enter the restaurant and address the situation they began laughing at me with the door locked and began to yell at me. When I told them i Was calling corporate they thought it was a joke of some sort. Also one of the employees had a mysterious stench to them PLEASE STAY AWAY!!! read more

food was delicious and well priced for the family.. excellent salsa and cheese dips. i had the hungry mexican dinner and the family had tacos and steak fajitas and beans and rice were also very fresh and exceptionally tasty!! we will visit again and want everyone to try this place. the parking lot was packed when we came out and that is a great sign for a restaurant these days... 5 stars!!!! read more

Waiter and waitress need to appreciate their customers. They don't seem to know how to - or care to - make sure that the service they give wil make a customer return. Guacamole was good, salsa was tasty (thin but I like it that way), food was bland and eggs over cooked. read more

Best Mexican food by far. Take out is always ready in 10 minutes. Lots of room. Time to go back

5 Stars. Great Food. Great People. Easy To Get To. Plenty Of Parking. Affordable Pricing.

Reasonable price Good tex-mex...salsa is very nice Service team is good Nice lunch spot our earky light dinner read more

We love this place. We always get the trio dip which is amazing. Service is good. I recommend the shrimp tacos, so good. read more

Gabino's Mexican Grill - Gabinos House Special - Mexican Near Me - Jackson, Georgia

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What a JOKE!! I haven't had this bad of service since the last time I visited McDonald's! We visit the Locust Grove location at least once a week, and have NEVER been served such a small portion of chicken! You can see in the photos where the full chicken breast was served on the plate, and then cut in a square! Seriously? What about this plate says "I'm worth $11.25"? Luis was our server and when we asked if the plate was the lunch portion he told us no.. when we mentioned the Locust Grove location served a WHOLE chicken breast, his response was "we are not the same as them". We then asked for a manager, and Luis said they do not have a manager.. I call B.S! I then commented that I would not be back and he shrugged his shoulders, and responded " We do not care". That is fine, I do not care to tip then! Thank you Luis, you should be employee of the month! read more

This place is great. The service is fast and the food is very good. A hidden gem in a small town. The Carnitas are the best thing I had. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. read more

Good food. Salsa is WAY too watery...no spice at all. Thicken that stuff up...please.

We visited after our baseball tournament. We were seated quickly and our order was taken. Most of the food was good however DO NOT ORDER THE CHILDREN'S CHICKEN NUGGETS. They were burned. The server did not want to acknowledge the chicken was burned. The management was polite and took it off our check but the nuggets were horrible. read more

More money, less food. The prices here are way higher than most Mexican restaurants in a 30 mile radius. The food is edible but, nothing special. I've eaten here 3 times and each time my food was brought out barely lukewarm. All of the sauce is very watery. All around very bland almost tasteless meals each time. Chicken burrito had a smell similar to that of canned cat food. 3 strikes you're out. I recommend taking the extra time and just driving to somewhere in Griffin, Hampton or Locust Grove. read more

I've been here probably 100 times and every experience has been pleasant. Never have to wait long even when it's busy. Amazing food and environment! read more

First time at this new location. Came in on Sunday early afternoon. There was only 3 tables seated so no long wait. The server was attentive mostly. I did find it really weird that when she asked me if I wanted a refill to remove my straw. I took it and she walked away with my cup. That's gross. 1. I don't want to touch my straw, 2. I don't want you to disappear with my cup. Needless to say I didn't drink anything after that. I will say however the food is really good. I ordered the Pollo Loco. A thin chicken breast breaded served on a bed of roasted poblano and peppercinis with rice and a side chicken enchilada. The chicken breast is the most tender piece of meat I've ever had. Pretty consistent with the other locations too. I would like to have given a 4 star but man, I can't stand when servers take my drink away from the table to refill it. Bad habits need to be broken. read more

This is clean and nice working with nice workers the only issues for me is that some of the food taste very questionable and in no offense but offense the food makes me want to throw up every time I've been a few times because of family things. There are some good things that are on the menu but most food that I've had has tasted weird including my friend who has said the same. read more

I literally get food here once a week and it's amazing. They take my order without writing it down and get it right every time. The food always comes out within 5-10 minutes of ordering and it's definitely affordable. Love it here! read more

This is a spin off of their restaurant in Locust Grove, but "smarter". Brush up on your Spanish, the kid at the desk was fresh off the bus. I had a steak fajitas lunch with retried beans and rice, tortillas, guacamole and the tastiest red salsa, not too hot or mild. My sister had a yummy beef taco and enchilada lunch. Very reasonable and clean. Waited for my take-out by sipping a mojito, with just enough mint and crushed ice, made my stay pleasant on a Saturday afternoon. I would go back for dinner and have a beer or mixed drink, also at reasonable prices. read more

Stopped in the middle of the week between 1:00 and 2:00. Fifteen minute wait after I placed my to go order. Wait staff repeatedly walked by me as I waited to place my order, but it was over 5 minutes before someone finally came to help. Place looked clean and was moderately busy for the after lunch crowd. Ordered the enchilada plate and cheese dip. Price was reasonable. Up to this point, the restaurant could have still earned 5 stars from me, but when the food came out, it was barely warm...no where near hot. I had unmelted cheese in the cheese dip. The chicken enchilada was cold (not warm, cold) in the center. If you serve the food barely warm, how can I know you're keeping the food at the correct temp in the back? I can't, and with cold food delivered to your customers, I have to believe that the food isn't being kept hot enough in the back. I reheated the food at home (ie, melted all the cheese), and it tasted good. If it had been served hot, I would have given this place 5 stars. Too bad. I won't eat here again. read more

We love Gabino's, we would drive to Locust Grove and eat here all the time. They then opened a location in Jackson and we even eat more Mexican food than before!! There fajitas are the best and so are the tacos, cheese dip and the homemade salsa!!! read more