La Finca is our family's favorite Tex-Mex. There used to be an Allen location and we frequently went as a family. My kids grew up with it as their favorite. The Allen location closed, and we have missed it. We have driven two and a half hours to Gilmer in order to relive our La Finca joy. the salsas are excellent. Ask for the green and brown, because they only bring red otherwise. All three are great. The veggie fajita and veggie enchiladas are top notch. Don't order anything with shredded chicken because it's dry. Beef tacos and steak fajitas are good. Queso excellent. Our server was shy which hindered her from being an excellent server, but we didn't complain. I'm looking forward to our next road trip! Viva La Finca! read more

La Finca - You have to ask for the green and brown sauces... the trio is the best! - Mexican Near Me - Gilmer, Texas

I had chicken quesadillas and they were very good. The queso was also great! The service was excellent. We were having a friend's birthday and a good time was had by all. It was a Saturday night but there was no wait. The LaFincarita was excellent! read more

The best Mexican food I've ever had good quality. The shrimp soup is phenomenal spicy as well as the Caldo dres

Good food. Good value on specials. I was here for a quick dinner and was pleasantly surprised. I do think this restaurant and many others charge ridiculous prices for a fountain drink. I could buy a 12 pack of drinks for about $6-7 dollars at most places, yet it's $3 or $3.50 here for a fountain drink that might cost fifteen cents for them to make. $2 per drink would allow them more than enough profit. It's why many people are switching to water. Go back to charging $2 and you'll sell more and make more in the long run. My family would order drinks all the time for $2 each, but will continue to ask for water with lemon as long as these greedy places charge $3 and up for a Coke. 4 family members x 4 drinks at $2 each = $8 gross profit. 4 family members x 4 glasses of water = $0 dollars gross profit and pissed off customers who would have enjoyed the meal more and would dine out more often. read more

Great Mexican food and atmosphere. They serve the best charro beans I've ever had. The salmon is marvelous, comes with steamed veggies, guacamole, and a special sauce. It's also hard to beat there steak fajitas, serve with guacamole,and rice and beans. I always sub a large bowl of frijoles charo for the rice and beans. Yuhm read more

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We always enjoy the food at La Finca, but we have noticed a steep increase in price in recent years, along with a stingy attitude about the condiments like salsa. Their salsa bowls are very small, and we eat a lot of salsa with our meal, but when we asked for extra bowls so the waitress wouldn't have to visit our table as often, we were informed that if they refill more than two bowls, they get into trouble with their management. Of course this is not the fault of the wait staff, but it definitely leaves a bad taste in your mouth, no pun intended. We ordered fajitas for two, which was priced like two orders of fajitas for one, without the usual five dollar price break. Their charro beans are unbelievably expensive if you want to order a quart to go. It is close to $20, which seems unreasonable for beans. I'm feeling more and more disappointed with this restaurant, which makes me choose to go there less often. read more

My favorite place in our area. Friendly, Clean, and big enough to handle larger parties. The food is always great. read more

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Service was horrible the lady at the bar (Dusty ) area never asked if she could help or anything she was very rude why . I know it's not the responsibility to take care of to--go orders . I sat down a couple came in after me the bartender immediately asked what they needed. They and went back into the area. I'm sure Mr. Cavazos wouldn't be pleased with this type of service. She didn't know if I was there to order drinks or what have never had that type of service . The food is always delicious. read more

Fresh, well prepared food. Menue has needs updates as there are dishes and options available that the wait staff knows about. Prices right, local, and harry servings. The bar is excellent and great at their execution. The on the rocks margaritaz and on point. Stormy is a great waitress, and mother hens her tables. Seven dinners and drinks, so far, and never a problem. read more

We eat here with a group of friends from church on Wednesday night. The enchilada special is reasonable and good. The lady who always serves us is very friendly and efficient. This is a treat! read more

Place was crowded, the host was getting everyone seated as quickly as he could. Tables were still being cleaned as you were approaching to sit. We were seated in the bar area. A little tight but luckily, we were seated in a booth and not in a table that were almost back-to-back. chips and salsa arrived, and each had their own salsa bowl. We went through three small baskets before our food arrived. Sorry to say I was not impressed so much for the food. Granddaughter ordered fajitas that usually come out sizzling on the cast iron plate, but not these. She stated that they were OK. Not impressed. I had the taco salad, which was large and filling. There was enough meat that lasted to the last bite. But there was something missing and I could not place my finger on it. It was somewhat dry. I don't know if it needed some sour cream or salsa on top. Hubby had the shrimp tacos and again not that impressed. The food was luke warm. We were four but a table that was seated after us received their food before us. Was it because they were only two? I don't know but if the food had been hot I probably would not even say anything. But since the food was luke warm. I believe our food sat for a little longer that it should have. I know it was a busy night, so I will give them that, and maybe another chance if ever I am that way again. read more

For small town Tex Mex, when there's not a lot of selection, this place was pretty solid. The Diet Coke on tap tasted... not right, so it was a relief when they had Diet DP. And that hit the spot. No Coke Zero, alas (or diet craft soda, which is rare). Friendly service and good food. Solid Tex Mex. My fajitas were solid. I'd seek this place out if I came through town again. read more

La Finca is always spot on with the Tex lex food. It is a great place to stop and have Tex mex.

Excellent. Lunch fajitas and enchiladas, La finca margaritas. Service and food were all great. Would definitely go back!

Another Gilmer staple but lately has gone downhill. I'm not sure if Northerners moved in and couldn't handle hot sauce, but either way it seems that Lafinca has caved and the hot sauce is no longer hot or even mild. It is very bland at this point it's pretty sad because the food is unique and overall good but hot sauce can make or break a Tex-Mex restaurant, please go back to your original recipe. read more

Very yummy!! I got the veggie quesadilla sooooo good! My boyfriend got the chicken fajitas he was very satisfied. Sylvia our server was very kind and attentive. read more

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We stopped in on our way through town today. We weren't sure what we would find, but it was open on Sunday (which was rare) and they didn't have a long wait. As a Houstonian, I've had a lot of Tex Mex. This place was delicious. My husband got the La Finca Platter and was stuffed when we left. I got the taco salad and it was great! The chicken was freshly grilled and the veggies were fresh. Our family of four paid $50 total for our food - which is pretty standard, so price wise I would say it's great. Our waitress Brooke was over the top sweet! She was super accommodating and attentive. read more

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Food is pretty solid and the prices are really affordable. The service was good as well but the staff is a lot of young kids so their attention to detail is lacking. The cleanliness of the restaurant was a bit of a concern. A lot of tables were needing to be cleaned but they could've just been understaffed. read more

Great food and service. We will definitely be back next time we are in Gilmer. Highly recommend

Best Mexican place in ETX. Food is great and the margs are wonderful. Place is clean and the staff is friendly.

Favorite Mexican restaurant in East Texas! Always consistently good! Try the stuffed avocado!!

Absolutely delicious! Today was my second visit to La Finca and I was very satisfied and happy! I highly recommend their "mango jalapeño margarita" on the rocks! Sarai R. was our waiter. She was very kind and attentive! I totally recommend La Finca. I wish I'd know about it sooner! read more

The food is always great - the service is slow and marginal. I think they could be so much better with some peppier people. read more

Delicious food and excellent service. Dakota was our waiter and was very attentive! Carne Asada and Beef Fajita Stuffed Avocado was awesome! read more

Excellent service. The steak quesadillas were great! Very clean and the crowd for an early lunch was just right

Small town best looking place everyone goes there lunch is busy busy good bar variety on menu

My family and I have come here a couple times and enjoyed the food and drinks each time. Most all of the staff are nice.

The food is excellent! Some of the waitresses are very good, some not as much. I tip them according to the service. Restroom is usually clean. They do have a few handicapped parking spaces, but not enough. I can only eat mild salsa because I am allergic to jalapeños. They do not have mild salsa, which is their one drawback. So I have to bring my own salsa that is mild. read more

We have been customers of this restaurant since it began about 35 years ago. We had to move away about 20 years ago and have only gotten to eat here occasionally. We were pleasantly surprised that the recipes that count, specifically the green sauce, are still as delicious as they were in the beginning. Our food was hot and well prepared. Our waiter was adequate. Our order took longer to arrive than other restaurants, but it was obviously fresh out of the oven, so we didn't complain Overall we recommend La Finca as a good place to dine. read more

Their chips, salsa and green sauce is the best around! Our family eats here at least once per week.

I agree with previous reviews. Food was good, but basic. The service was mediocre. They were happy to bring refills if you could find them to ask. Ask for the green sauce, they don't offer it. It was very good. Overall, we would pass by next time. read more

New to the beautiful little town (our new home) of Gilmer Texas from the Mexican food capital of America, taxifornia. This place has really good Mexican food with great staff and speedy service. Three item combo was nicely done, nicely presented and tasted awesome. In the mood for some good Mexican food........La Finca is the place. read more

We went out with a group of friends to La Finca on a weekday night. It was my first time and was immediately surprised how busy it was. Luckily we made a reservation and were seated immediately. It is a pretty large restaurant with a capacity well over 150 ppl and given the volume, we were lucky that reservations were made for our party of 10. After being seated, we were greeted by our friendly, lovely, astute server Deborah. She did a wonderful job and she ensured that our experience was a positive one. She took our drink orders on her wireless device and asked us if we would be on separate checks, which we confirmed. It is nice to get that specification out of the way so the billing procedure runs smoothly at the conclusion of the meal. It was towards the end of Happy Hour, so we took advantage of the savings and ordered our margaritas and other libations. My happy hour margarita was actually better than the subsequent 'top shelf' margarita. I was a little disappointed in the 'top shelf' version. It seemed weak on tequila and too heavy on sour mix. We then ordered our dinner and everything arrived in a very timely manner. Deborah did a great job, btw, of making sure there was plenty of chips and salsa, procuring salsas for each one of us! She was on it! Our meals arrived and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. I enjoyed mine, however it did seem a little on the 'americanized' side of mexican food. Don't misunderstand, everything tasted great, seasoned well, just didnt seem that authentic. The exception was the shrimp stuffed avocado which was the star of my meal. I did ask for a spicier version of salsa and Deborah promptly suggested some other options the kitchen had prepared. The 'special salsas' had much more personality and character and would recommend them, although they indeed were spicier, so sensitive palates beware. We celebrated a friend's birthday and the staff was very kind to sing their birthday song much to her chagrin. There was a baby crying right behind us very loudly, which was more humorous than a deterrent. And what a mess the baby made. The floor looked like a modern art mosaic of chips, cheese, and salsa. Lol. Poor bussers have to clean up all of that. Oh well, not our problem, but definitely noticed it. All in all, a positive experience and I would return but maybe sit it the bar area. Hopefully Deborah would be able to wait on us again because her service was the highlight of our meal. read more

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Delicious food if you don't mind waiting a long time. Fair prices, friendly staff, great drinks. Wednesday night enchilada dinner discount is worth the wait. Great place. read more

This place has gone down. I went the other night not many people were in there. Took a hour and half to get my food. The waitress was terrible had to ask two or three times for refills or chips. Want be going back!!! read more

Wonderful Tex-Mex menu. Refried beans are the bomb. They start out with the best nacho chips in the world... with seasoning that is not too salty nor spicy... can get a bag and bring it home. Their salsa is not too spicy either, but just the right blend of salty sweet goodness that is perfect with their chips! Chile Rellano was the best I've ever eaten. Thoroughly enjoyed their cheese enchiladas, and their beef chimichanga. Food is amazing will definitely be eating there again. read more

Our family loves LaFinca's!! Best Mexican food around. We eat there every week or two., there enchiladas are exceptional along with there stuffed avocados and tortilla soup... It's the best I've ever had.. The staff is friendly and eager to Serve you.. Best Mango Margarita I've ever had! Thank you LaFinca's for doing an outstanding job..See y'all soon! read more

If you eat at just one place while you are in Gilmer make sure it is here. In Texas there are as many Mexican restaurants as there are churches. La Finca stands above most if not all. This was not our original destination but after watching the weird mess unfold at another restaurant we where told to come here. Almost every local recommended this place first or second and they were right. The parking lot was packed which is usually a good sign on a Saturday night. We opted to eat at the bar rather than wait the half hour as we were tired and hungry. Greeted by a wonderful bartender among other titles she was quick, direct, and honest which is very hard to come by. I had a margarita on the rocks with salt and it was perfect! Too often places just can't make simple drinks or they over complicate them. Now while taking our order and making drinks she's also doing her own dishes which is unusual for a busy night. However she not only rose to the occasion she exceeded my expectations as she never lagged behind. She had talked me out of my normal safe dish and recommended one that a lot of people enjoy. Well it was the right call all the way! As things progress I noticed a woman enter who you could tell was the owner. There were no complaints, no asking for help, no nothing. This woman went straight to work asking her employee what she needed and she was on top of it. Be it making drinks, dishes, restocks, or whatever she helped as any true leader should do. There is a very big difference between being a leader and a boss and tonight two different people in one place showed their leadership skills and they were phenomenal. I will definitely be returning here the next time we are out this way. read more

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Always delicious food and service. Best restaurant in Gilmer! We have tried many dishes at La Finca and never disappointed. Enjoy!

I have grown up eating at La Finca. Basically raised at this place. I even went through a phase where I trust {almost} everything on the menu. This place is just great! Family owned and their newest upgrade with the new restaurant is fantastic! This is a Gilmer, Texas staple and you should definitely give this place a good try! Food: Chips and salsa are the greatest here. Use the squirt butter in your salsa, trust me. All other food options are great, it just depends what kind of mood you're in. For something warm, order the tortilla soup. Their mixed chicken and beef fajitas are great too! read more

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