I seen a lot of positive reviews and decided to try this Mexican restaurant located in the little,…read moreout of the way town of Williston, Florida. It is a small place filled with perhaps too many tables, but service was friendly and I was in and out in a relatively speedy amount of time. Let me state if you are concerned with the staff wearing masks, perhaps here is not the place for you. Neither my server nor the cooks were making masks. They are charging more for their menu items, my lunch fajitas order was two dollars ($2.00) more and my server did tell me. They are citing increased prices due to COVID-19, but as far as I know prices have settled and it is time for them to decide if they want to simply up their prices or bring them to what is printed on the menu. Plus, every item has had the priced raised, where most places just raised the price of beef items. The salsa and chips were good. The salsa was chunky and flavorful and the chips had a great crunch to them. Their chicken fajitas were not too good. They were on the edge of burned (but still acceptable) and lacking the spices that make it a wonder. Plus it was a bit dry. The rice and refried beans were good, though. So I cannot see myself returning. The food was barely mediocre and while the service was good, I was taken aback a bit by the upcharge.

Not very often you get both really good salsa and good chips, they have both. We all had three…read moredifferent meats they were all absolutely yummy. Service was great, place was clean, we had a great meal after visiting the local springs.

A spur of the moment stop at 8:15 at night. World Cup in Spanish on the TV, and people cheering the…read moregame! Piping hot tortilla chips were plunked on the table with some fantastic salsa. The 2 of us shared the Molcajete for 2, recommended by our server, and a horchata. The dinner had shrimp, beef, chicken, cactus, and roasted poblano peppers, and cheese baked on the side of the pot. Rice and beans came with it and some nice hot tortillas. We had enough leftovers for us to both have lunch the next day!

Super good food eat there regularly great service food is always fresh A+++++++++++++++++read more

Amazing food. Huge portions and flavors that were outstanding. In house made and cooked chips. The…read moremolcajete sauce MUST be tried. They also have a nice red and green salsa at the table. All around good place. This is a place to visit again and again. It will be a staple when we visit Ocala. Place was packed and we had fast service. They work as a team and it feels welcoming.

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.

We had planned on going to a popular Korean restaurant in town but they were short-staffed and…read morebarely acknowledged as we came through the door, so we left and decided to come here instead. Nice save. Parking when they're busy is a bit much but we found a spot around the corner from the door and walked to the entrance. You walk through their outside dining area which is all covered but because it had just rained it was a bit muggy for us so we opted to sit inside. The place has multiple floors and I really like that set up. We were sat upstairs on the second floor right by the top of the stairs. Looking around you can see another floor with a reserved area, tvs showing sports, and their salsa bar, more on that later. No chips and salsa here. Chips and Charro Bean Dip. The beans tasted refried and charred if that makes sense. I lost at rock, paper, scissors so I had to go visit the salsa bar and bring back dips to try. They had some pretty good ones like their homemade chipotle dressing, salsa verde, salsa de molcajete, etc. There wasn't one that we didn't like. Our server was really great and took care of us well. I got a Tamarindo Margarita and to eat the Enchiladas Poblanas (chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, queso fresco, raw onions) with the normal side of refried beans and rice, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guac. I got a side of extra cheese because I'm a little rat and dumped it on them. The mole sauce really hit the spot. The last time I had it the sauce was kinda bland but this gave such a nice sweet and earthy flavor. He got the Molcajete Azteca (lava rock bowl with char-grilled chicken, steak, chorizo, shrimp, queso fresco, grilled cactus, onions, avocados, serrano peppers, pork rinds), same sides as my dish. He ''Oooh-ed" and "Ahhh-ed" and "Oh my God, this is so good" so you know he was a happy guy. I can see what all the hype is about. Definitely a place to visit.

Time for a revisit to Las Carretas. This time I was with my mom, and we got in there when a soccer…read moregame was playing, so there was a lot of activity happening. We got a seat inside away from the noise, oddly enough in about the same place as we almost always have gotten in this restaurant. I went for a burrito, which is also my standard. It was just as good this time around as it was the last time, and the service was still just as solid. Really, for this kind of Mexican food in Gainesville, this is one of the best places to go as far as I am concerned. We will be returning in the future.

Food was amazing! The steak burrito and birra quesadilla with sauce were both out of this world.read more

Ok but prices went up. They need to figure out how customer service works. This is inside a gas…read morestation

Great food and service Have eaten there many times…read more Best Mexican food in this area. The menu is very expansive and the drink choices are plentiful.

Great food, fast and hot, awesome customer service. Great…read moreplace for a couples night out or take the hole family, very good decor!

Best Mexican Restaurant Ever! Food & Service Amazing!…read more A+++ Impressive best Cadillac Margarita I have had in my life Thanks Riviera Maya see you again !!!

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!

Good food and friendly service. My husband liked their baked fish. I like their vegetables. Looking…read moreforward to their reopening.

The best restaurant hands down. My family and I have been going for more than 25+ years. They had a…read morefire and are remodeling it. We can't wait for it 2 open. Must go and try. I have had everything on the menu. If I could give more stars I would.

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

What this place may lack in presentation, it makes up for in taste. The tacos al pastor were…read moreabsolutely delicious. The three dip trio with the chips was great; the queso had a great flavor and the amount of guacamole given was beautiful. I knew I could trust this place for authentic food due to the paper notices on the outside. La comida estaba riquisa, and I would definitely go back. Ambiance was super friendly. Staff was also very nice and making sure to answer any questions we had regarding modifications. There is a pretty big drink selection.

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.

I had lunch at this little restaurant and it was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan of street…read moretacos and found the perfect place. The restaurant setting is very simple with a strong similarity to a Mexican style cantina . I ordered the steak tacos with onion and cilantro on a corn tortilla. The meat was tender and full of flavor . Each taco was loaded with meat and trimmings. I ate many tacos all over the country and found my new favorite place.