If you can judge a restaurant by the quality of their refried beans . It would be a 10+ . Just had refried beans, chips & salsa. Excellent btw. Caught the end of the game. In case you didn't know. Spain Won. LOL ( as if I know anything about sports .. ) read more

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This popular Mexican restaurant in Alachua County in Gainesville offers authentic dishes like enchiladas and fajitas in a family friendly atmosphere. We were there for lunch. They brought out the freshest homemade salsa and chips for the table. I couldn't stop eating so they brought more. I had the Shrimp Quesadilla lunch special $12.25. It was so delicious and a bargain. The service was very friendly and efficient. read more

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I have dined here a few times now and each occasion delivered very tasty food with pleasant service. I don't live in Gainesville, so I'm not an expert on the best restaurants there, but I've had multiple locals recommend this place. I love the vibrant colors inside. The booths, tables and chairs are works of art. There is some outdoor seating with tvs outside, as well. Very easy to scarf down the chips and salsa when they arrive at your table. We requested refills of each for our large party, and they were promptly provided. My fish tacos were packed with nicely seasoned tilapia and I appreciated the veggies present in the rice, adding a nice flavor. Prices are reasonable. Overall, it's a very solid choice for Mexican cuisine. read more

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I'd recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere was exactly what you would assume of a family restaurant. Boisterous and filled with high energy from family members enjoying the food here. The food was very good. It had great flavors. It wasn't bland and cooked to perfection. The only downside to it is cheese. I like cheese, but I guess the type of cheese I wasn't a big fan of so next time I'll either ask them to give it to me on the side or request for it to be just a smaller amount. The queso was truly an authentic queso. Tasted reheated salsa was very flavorful wasn't too salty was great pairing to the chips. I enjoyed it very much so. It was very busy but the food came out pretty quickly when it's a large order if it's a smaller order, it may take some time I called ahead and it was a bit of a wait for the small side dish but again, not surprising for my very busy busy restaurant. Apparently this location is there Location from one that was open somewhere on archer. They have plenty of parking but it's always busy so you are really fighting for spaces. So I typically order out and when I come back, I will try the menu further because the flavors were so good and the freshness of the meal I think it was excellent. read more

Linda Vista - Refried beans rice and Chicken Acapulco - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

New location but same great food. I am certainly not a Mexican food expert but frequently when traveling look to see how the flavors may differ. When considering having traveled east to west (New England to Utah), north to south (Wisconsin to Naples FL), Even several stops in Texas. I can confidently state my favorite is Linda Vista here in Gainesville. Great food, great service! read more

Great variety of reasonably priced lunch specials. Good location with plenty of parking.

We came here during lunch and overall loved the ambience of the place! The service was quick and the chips and salsa was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the lunch chicken Linda Vista special it was very filling! I recommend coming back here! read more

Linda Vista - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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i don't know what's authentic about it. food was bland. like it's made in batches and frozen. i don't know how else you could explain the flavorless red rice. they don't make their own tortillas. chicken was tough. all the women that worked there were pretty rude. our server was polite though. i can not remember his name. i think he was the only man on the floor. places like this make me want to open my own restaurant. the inside of the restaurant was cute though. i loved the tables and chairs. read more

I joined others in my meetup group here. The leader had called ahead, and our table was ready by the time we arrived. The restaurant is bright and appears clean. It seems they have a lot of takeout orders, but the restaurant was fairly full with dine-in customers as well. The prices are extremely reasonable. I ordered a spinach quesadilla. It was super cheesy. If you don't like cheese, this is not for you. It was tasty, but next time, I would ask for my quesadilla to be browned. Actually, I would order the lobster enchiladas. The lady who sat next to me raved about them, and she cleaned every bit of her plate. The gentleman who served us was pleasant and efficient. He gave warning and made sure he had our attention when hot plates were incoming. I would return here when I'm in the Gainesville area again. Hopefully I would have room for dessert next time. read more

Linda Vista - G. 1 Piece Spinach Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Still my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. The standard chips and salsa are excellent and complementary. I still prefer Chun's jalapeño dip and chips , but this red salsa is probably my favorite of all the restaurants in Gainesville. We typically come for lunch, and the lunch fajitas are probably the best deal in town. They give you a ton of food, rice, beans, and the typical pico, sour cream, and guacamole. Seasoning on the meat is wonderful. read more

This is my favorite place to eat. I love their new location and the food and service is outstanding.

The service was excellent from the minute we walked in the door to the time we left. Very clean and pleasant atmosphere. The food was the best Mexican that I have had in a while. Will definitely be back! read more

Tried this restaurant per recommendation from coworkers and foods were superb and served hot, which I loved. What makes this place even better is the friendliness and attentiveness of the servers who were always checking on you even without you having to ask for things. I know I definitely missed out on this hidden gem place but will definitely come back for more! read more

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Overall pretty great. We wandered in on a Tuesday and they were surprisingly busy. Just a little hole in the wall but cute and clean. Hubby complained the salsa was too spicy but he's a baby.. I thought it was great! Service was quick, food was great and price was right. Ya, we'll be back read more

Food was okay, definitely have had better Mexican food in Gainesville. What was lacking was mainly the quality of the rice and the tortillas. Carne Asada was good. Mango Margaritas were delicious. Service was decent. We ordered guacamole and they never brought until I mentioned it again. A large bee/beetle flew into the restaurant and the waiter proceeded to attempt to kill it above my head until it fell on the table and he began whacking the table, knocking some Margarita out of my cup. No new drink was offered and the table was never wiped down. He left like he didn't just try to kill an entire bug on the dinner table. We came on Cinco De Mayo. They have this crew coming in (overheard they've been doing this for 11 years?) and we were in line for the Photo Booth. We were cut in line by these two individuals. The staff handling the photobooth knew we were next and simply shrugged it off with a sorry. There also seemed to be a restaurant worker who was taking pics with guests and he encouraged their cutting of us. It's ridiculous that even the restaurant workers allow this simple disrespect. I personally will NOT be returning here. Just go somewhere else. read more

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Tried this out with some friends and got the chicken enchiladas suizas which were a bit on the acidic side due to the tomatillo sauce but I just scrapped some off and it was still good. The queso was absolutely delicious and though the food was fine enough I'd go back just for that. Chicken was cooked nicely but i do prefer pulled rather than chunks in an enchilada. They also carry Mexican sparkling water which was delicious (many brands are flat at opening). Id go back and try something new read more

Linda Vista - Mexican sparkling water - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Super authentic mexican place with great service, good priced food, and a great ambiance. Very unsuspecting for the food quality. Once seated they bring you chips and salsa, with a delicious salsa (better than other restaurants i've had) and warm chips. I got the burrito campechano which came with the traditional rice and beans alongside with a pico de gallo, sour cream, and delicious guacamole on top. Everything on the plate was delicious and for $12 it was definitely worth it. I also got to try the arroz con pollo which had greatly seasoned and cooked chicken alongside a delicious melted cheese on top. Absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to switch up their typical mexican restaurants, I absolutely loved it! read more

Linda Vista - Burrito Campechano - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Delicious food, reasonable prices, & quick, friendly service from Jerónima. The cheese dip was some of the best I've had in a long time--too bad we're not local! The restaurant was clean & not a loud, even with festive music playing. Also, the hand carved chairs & benches displayed authentic aspects of Hispanic culture for added character. read more

Linda Vista - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Food was just okay. They were knowledgeable with gluten free. Their shrimp and rice are very good but I was disappointed with their staple items such as the salsa. read more

Came here for a late lunch on Sunday and were seated right away. The staff were very attentive and helpful. We ordered the queso chorizo as an appetizer and it was very yummy. The salsa with the chips was mild which was nice. The home made chips were fresh and tasty. I ordered 3 crispy tacos with beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese and a strawberry margarita. I enjoyed my meal and my husband did, too. Definitely solid food and great service. read more

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I love this spot, such a great vibe and the food is great. I definitely wouldn't say it's the best Mexican I've ever had but it hits the spot. The chicken fajitas are spiced and cooked well, the chimichanga is crispy and smothered, the enchiladas are also a hit, and my favorite the Margaronas are tasty and amazingly cheap. They have dinner and happy hour specials most nights, and the staff is so friendly. I also love the overall design of the establishment, really makes you feel transported out of Gainesville. There is rarely a wait, which is great, and you get all the free chips and salsa you want! What more can you ask for? Definitely check this place out. Pros: Fajitas Service Ambiance Drinks Cons: I had one of their chicken specials once and sadly it didn't have much flavor. Sticking with the classics will fulfill your thirst for Mexican food read more

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Linda Vista is a staple in my boyfriend and I's dinner rotation. It's always friendly, quick service no matter how busy they are! We sat immediately and had food within 20 mins. I got chicken palapa ($13.75- grilled chicken with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, cheese, rice, and beans). My boyfriend got hawaiin fajitas ($22.75- Steak, shrimp, pineapple, peppers, onions, toppings on the side, rice, and beans) and a Dos Equis especial ($6.25). Everything tasted amazing, and came with free chips and salsa. This is a safe bet for good Mexican! read more

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Good Mexican food. Had a mango margarita that was amazing! Had a bit of an issue with something that was non food related and not restaurants fault, but management (might have been owner) did what he could to help make things right. Very friendly and attentive service. Great atmosphere. FYI...they are not partnered with restaurant.com even thought they are listed on restaurant.com website. Not sure why restaurant.com had them on there. read more

we thought we'd be able to reach our waitress through yelp since we haven't seen her in the restaurant... it's Friday day and there's almost nobody here and we've been waiting for an hour for sub service - food was ok. we would've ordered dessert but we had some plans next year so gonna have to pass read more

I definitely do not recommend it to anyone. It is a mockery of Mexican culture, a very cheap copy of Mexico. We were in that place and asked for hot sauce to be able to eat and they wanted to charge us for it. I had never seen that and the service was terrible when my husband complained that they told him that if he didn't know they were going to call the police and the only thing that mattered to them was to collect the bill What a shame for Mexicans, how badly they behaved, they don't deserve to belong to such a beautiful country with so many beautiful people. Estábamos en ese lugar y pedimos salsa picante para poder comer y nos querían cobrar por ello. Nunca había visto eso y el servicio fue pésimo cuando mi esposo se quejó que le dijeron que si no sabía iban a llamar a la policía y lo único que les importaba era cobrar la cuenta. Que pena para los mexicanos, que mal se portaron, no merecen pertenecer a un país tan lindo con tanta gente hermosa. read more

Amazing service and amazing Food. Ambiance is wonderful! We go almost every sunday with friends and it's always a wonderful experience. Nothing there is bad regarding food!!! read more

We only had this delivered to our home. The food was very good with great portions and variety. We will visit the restaurant next.

The decor was attractive, the service was good and the food was great. Our first time eating there turned out to be a gem that we will definitely eat at again. read more

The service was great and the fajitas were delicious. Happy hour margaritas were also very good

The place was clean. Atmosphere was nice - appreciated the art and carvings on the chairs and tables. Music added to the atmosphere without being too loud. They seated us quickly. Service was excellent and food was brought out in a timely manner. Our server, Jeronima, was friendly and helpful! The chips and salsa get a 10/10. Chips were hot and fresh. Salsa was wonderful. Cheese dip also gets a 10/10. Some of the best I've had. I ordered the daily special, which was 3 fish tacos. They were loaded and rank among the best I've had. 10/10. My only complaint, which is more of a personal preference, is that the sweet tea was brewed a little on the strong side. I would give it a 7/10. The men's restroom was clean, handicap accessible, had a baby changing station, and was stocked with all necessities. Overall I would give this place a solid 10 rating. I would recommend and would definitely eat here again! read more

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I'm giving this place five stars because of one dish that made me go over the top- THE CHICKEN SOUP/ SOPA DE POLLO. It comes with a side of avocado, cilantro, and onions. The soup itself has rice and chicken in it, that is seasoned to a perfect amount of salty. I am a BIG fan of soup but it's hard to get a soup tasting just perfect. The decor is very culture driven and I think it's fitting for the restaurant. Next time I go, i'll get the soup on it's own for sure. The quesadilla was good too, but honestly the soup deserves the spotlight for this one. read more

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No complaints at all about this great little Mexican spot. I ordered a taco salad which did not have any of that greasy beef on the bottom that most have. The happy hour margaritas were awesome and only $4.75. Our server who was super busy never made us feel forgotten about! This was a quick stop for us and we will definitely be back whenever visiting the area. read more

Great go to Mexican restaurant always cold beer hot food and good atmosphere definitely worth checking out read more

Linda Vista - Nacho supreme - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great prices. That's the best thing here is the price, and the fact that the beer is cold. Service can be decent or just horrid; depending on who you get. Food is all over the place. Two people at the same table with the same order can get plates that look completely different. When the kitchen is in a good place and you win the waiter lotto, it's a good meal. Otherwise, 2 stars is being generous. read more

Since moving to Gainesville, this has been our go to spot for sit down Mexican food. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the chips and salsa are to die for! If you haven't tried their horchata you are missing out. I love the atmosphere and awesome Mexican decoration. read more

We decided to try this spot for a late Sunday lunch and it was great! The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. The lunch specials menu was available even on the weekend, so we tried something new #14 and one of our favorites, the Speedy Gonzalez with chicken. We also split the chorizo con queso which came out sizzling to our table. We will definitely be back to try some of the seafood options soon! read more

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Best casual Mexican in the area. My family has been coming here forever consistently for years. Amazing place, great service, always delicious food, nice staff, good price for the quality and quantity. Hits the spot every time! Enchiladas suizas (could eat these everyday) fajita quesadilla, chile colorado, burrito, fajitas, queso, bean dip are all the usuals (their salsas and sauces are all superb) Always need to come here when I am in town, a Gainesville staple. Also they just got new menus, too! read more

Before I moved away from Gainesville I used to come here nearly every week. Came back for lunch during a visit and I'm happy to report that Linda Vista is just as good as it always was! Incredible food for a low price, attentive wait staff, and a fun atmosphere. Best cheese dip anywhere, period. Great lunch specials, and basically anything I've tried I've liked. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Linda Vista - Frozen House Margarita, Cheese Dip - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Amazing!!! Good food, good drinks, great service, family owned and operated and most affordable!!!

Gainesville, FL - Excellent. Food is good. Customer service is excellent. I got the chicken soup because another reviewer said it's really good. I'm a soup lover as well and decided to try it. I LOVED it. My favorite thing from here. A bowl is hearty. It has carrots, white meat chicken, and rice. And you can top it with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, squeeze of lime wedge, and onions. The cilantro and addition of squeeze of lime gives it a good balance of acidity to the richness of the broth. read more