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!

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 food was delicious and authentic. The service was quick was just so delicious Ludy has a…read moremasterpiece. I will go back time and time again for many lunches and tacos and burritos

Keep Austin weird!…read more Oh wait, we're in Gainesville. Been years and years since I've been in the south. I loved going to Austin Chuys for the food, drinks, and chips on Friday nights. What great energy! When we happened by this Gainesville location I knew we had to stop in. It still has a great vibe, now with T-shirts of fajita raccoons for sale up front. There was definitely a family vibe here. It was better lit and all types of folks enjoying. I ordered the steak and chicken combo fajitas. I remembered it was the cheapest way to get the most meat. That hasn't changed. Two portions of meat came out on the sizzling platter, with another for cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Another plate for rice and beans. And t Yet another for the hot tortillas made fresh in the machine. We also got the chicken tacos, which came on an attractive plate. The chicken tortilla soup was well received too. But the best thing was unlimited fresh chips. They brought it out before even saying hi and taking drink orders, to maximize our grazing time. As we comped away dipping in the fresh house made salsa, they kept bringing out more. My jaws are sore from so much chewing!

The hostess was fun and we were seated quickly. The server sweet and attentive. The interior decor…read morewas a nice vibe reminiscent of a Mexican vacay making the ambiance inviting. The food needs work. The flavors are on top only. The salsa serve with chips in entrance was flavorless

Absolutely delicious Best Mexican food I have ever had…read more Ordered the grande especial. Every item was perfect and unlike Tex Mex where everything is covered in a sea of cheese Each item stood out. The chile relleno was perfect And enjoyed with a large ice cod mug of modelo negro-:perfect This will be my restaurant for dinner when I return for more cycling Rkkjr

The salsa was watery; told that is the way it is. The waitress was not friendly, had a dismissive…read moreattitude. I ordered a Burrito that was supposed to have mushrooms, squash, onions, and zucchini. The burrito was 90% onions. When I called the server over and told her I didn't order an onion burrito,and showed her the description of the burrito I had ordered, she said she would bring a side order of mushrooms! We drove 35 minutes to this restaurant. We will not be returning.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Gainesville and can't believe I am just now writing a review! It…read moreis always generally pretty busy, but I personally have never had to wait (but this is for a table for two!). The service was quick - we did get our food before the tableside guac came though. Speaking of, you have to get this guac - it's phenomenal and made right at your table with all the toppings. If you prefer getting salsa, there's a variety at their salsa bar (on first and second floors). My go to is always the carne asada - I cannot stray because it just that good!

Denied Service So I…read morewas excited to show my family this restaurant because it was good the last time I went to see the Mexico soccer game there, it was about an hour till close 10 o'clock and they close at 11 on a Friday, once we went inside, the hostess looked at us with a worried face and told us that the kitchen was backed up an hour, and that they close in an hour pretty much insinuating that we should leave. I've never been denied service as a restaurant, but it definitely felt that way. When I used to work at restaurants we would take people until closing time. I understand it's not ideal but if you aren't going to take more people you might as well turn off the "open" sign. If it's 10:00am don't go here. Yes even on Fridays.

Best Birria tacos I've ever had. Period. 10/10…read more Good service. Reasonable prices. Beans, rice, and chips are good too.

Been going here for years and always order the same thing. The chicken quesadilla is excellent and…read moreof course the chips and salsa!

Daniel was quite literally the best server we have ever had anywhere. Food was delicious and hot!…read moreMusic was perfect, not overwhelming.

Fun Mexican atmosphere with decent food…read more The chips come with three different salsas, but I could personally pass on all of them. None of them are much like traditional Mexican restaurant salsa. But maybe some people love that. Definitely swap your refried beans for the papas. So delicious.