I'm a Destin local and this is the worst Mexican restaurant in Destin. Service is extremely slow. Food is tolerable if you ever get what you actually order. It's in an old building that used to be a Golden Corral so it's a very weird vibe. It's in a terrible location. Go to Pepitos, Que Pasa, or Peppers instead... trust me. read more

Nicely decorated inside, half was a Mexican market. They were not busy at noon. After a 25 minute wait for our order, food came barely lukewarm, cheese in the chile relleño was a solid block, not melted. Waitress offered replacements, but because it took so long to get our food originally, we got it to go. That took another 20 minutes. The same Mexican song played loudly on the sound system, but after almost an hour, we wished for earplugs. read more

Excellent attention to details great customer service I really come back when I co E back to Destin read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - The front of the restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Food was decent, my appetite was ruined by the waiter. He took my 3 party order, came back with an incorrect item that was nearly $10 more than what I ordered and then was argumentative and condescending when I tried to point out the simple mistake. The decorations are okay, the environment isn't awful but I will not go back. I'd recommend finding another place to try, not worth the money, and rude waiter... avoid if you can. read more

The food was amazing! Their guacamole was fantastic, probably the best I've ever eaten. The shrimp taco and beef taco was equally delicious. Our server was very nice and did a great job. The restaurant was clean and very fresh looking. We will definitely be back! read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Fajita burrito - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Stumbled upon this place as another restaurant we were going to was closed. Not sure what exactly it is as you walk into a small market and then there are what looks like buffet style areas. We were sat quickly and our server was friendly. Chips were good and salsa was okay. We got the pollo con arroz and chicken and pasta (don't judge). Not sure what the queso was as it wasn't the typical queso I'm use to at Mexican restaurants, but it was good nonetheless. Music was blaring and it has the setup for a pretty good music/dance hall. read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Food is authentic and fantastic variety. Great bar with exceptional variety of cocktails!!!

The food was great. The service was confusing. I was expecting the property to have the salad/sauce bar but that has been removed. I have no idea if your supposed to be sat as the sign said. In the past you stood at the counter and we all ordered there and paid then. The cooler is loved to the exit and now a hostess stands is there. I came in to order food and sit down and eat but I was given a pager as in the most but was for a to go order. I didn't want a to go. Ever try to cut a burrito verse filled with pork in a styrofoam container and plastic silverware? I took silverware which you used to get from the bar. No bartender on duty and the whatever her turtle is at the front register, Samia, was pulled in too many directions. I was jut left confused and sort of lost. Unused to love this place the way it was. Change is sometimes a good thing but for me it didn't help. Looks nice but just so disorganized tonight. Looks great inside. But the was a better experience prior to the interior revamp to me. read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Receipt should t have been to go. Should have been for dine in. - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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If you get meat from their market, have them double check with the scale at the counter. The scale they use at the meat counter will be 3 lbs heavier than actual. read more

the best mexican food in town, hands down. love the atmosphere, the booths, the attached market...

Chris greeted us immediately. From the moment we stepped inside , we had an excellent experience. The food is AMAZING! The music is awesome! The ambiance is so unique and welcoming This is definitely one of my new favorites for Destin. read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Tacos Burrias ....amazing! - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Stale chips, barely give you salsa. We ordered the table side tomatillo salsa. It was so bad that I vomited in the restaurant. My steak taco was cold. My husband did not get what he ordered. My grandparents are from Mexico so I know good Mexican cuisine. This was not unfortunately. I do hope it gets better for everyone who is employed by them and they prosper. Best of luck. Service was average Ambiance is quaint. I will be back to see what they offer in their supermarket section. read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Table side tomatillo salsa - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Really yummy tacos they have all kinds to choose from. I got the shrimp tacos and they have a Baja style flair to them. I also got an horchata and my significant other got the birria tacos and the carne asada tacos. His favorite were the birria. They have a small condiment bar and a pretty wide range of market items. There is a small bar and a pretty large kitchen. It was clean and not very busy. The cashier was friendly but I would suggest having two people run the register since there is one side for the market and one side for the taqueria. There was no language barriers from the staff both Spanish and English speakers are welcome. We will be back to try one of everything on the menu. *New renovation for seating !!! Much better than the old chairs forsure !!!! My new favorite is the Shrimp burrito it was delicious! Pro tip: get the queso Caveat: the queso dip only comes as a small might want to get two. read more

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Great lunch! My tacos were delicious and the guacamole was amazing. Wonderful service was provided. read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Shrimp soft taco and steak taco - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Great margs.! Great salsa and guacamole. Chicken fajitas above average. Great service. Give it a try.

The food was delicious! I had the shrimp and octopus ceviche tostadas, my friend had the blackened salmon plate, another person had the fried chicken with fried green bananas, a giant burrito, and the chicken and shrimp fajitas. It was enough food for 10 people, and there were only six of us! It was so fresh and delicious! The drinks were also amazing. I highly recommend the mango patron, frozen drink served in a patron bottle! I split it with a friend lol! it is a nicely decorated restaurant, with authentic decor! I would give it five stars if the service had been a little faster. read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Frozen patron mango margarita! Five stars! - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The food was shit and the bathroom was nasty and everything was wrong and the food was cold Birria Tacos was dry Quesadillas was wrong read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - They had hair in my cousins pizza - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

***Update*** we came to dine in and all tables are dirty. No waiters I supposed, no one came to see if we need it a clean table, we had to clean it ourselves. We had already paid because you pay your food before you go get it no service at all, this is to bad I'm going to give them now 3 stars. Tacos quesabrillas were not that great... disappointed. It's a Hispanic Market with a Restarant. They had a variety of foods in the restaurant and in the market. We were able to find what we need it. Was pretty clean and staff was very nice. They have a bar. We had a torta but the bread is not the typical bolillo (bread) for tortas but it's okay. We had our food to go. read more

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Don't be alarmed by the Golden Coral feel when you walk in as the food is top-notch and very authentic. We like sitting at the bar and watching the drinks being made, as well as eating there and chatting with Herman. They have amazing chips, the kind you don't see often, made with flour tortillas in-house! They have the regular corn variety as well if that's what you like. Lots of options for every budget, whether it be tacos, fajitas, tortas, platters, or the large molcajete plate (which is so incredibly filling and delicious). A condiment/salsa bar with salsas, jalapenos, cilantro, onion, pickled veggies, etc. But don't just pay your bill and leave, oh no! You MUST go to the back of the store for the market/taqueria where they have everything you could imagine including a butcher counter with various meats and cheeses, prepared fajita meat, etc. A frozen section, fresh vegetables, canned goods, etc. They even have beer to go at the front counter! A wonderful addition to Destin! read more

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The absolute WORST Mexican food I have ever had. I can't begin to describe how disgusting this place is. The food made all of us so sick. The service sucks. I thought I was getting punked. Please go to Taco Bell instead. read more

The shrimp tacos are the best I have ever eaten. We always get the best treatment from the staff.

Amazing food! Great service! A Hidden Gem! A must when visiting Destin. You won't regret it. read more

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We had not planned to eat here but stopped in because we got stuck in a torrential downpour. The food was great! We were a party of 6 and they were able to seat us quickly and the service was friendly and fast! I'm even bought a shirt! read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

The services was bad we waited 5 minutes to seat it and them no one came to the table their was 5 people working but I guess they were busy. We just walked out.. horrible service. Now I see all the bad reviews.. read more

Terrible food. Service was okay. Ambiance average. Might as well go to Taco Bell. It would be wayyyyy better! Drinks AWFUL! I can get better Mexican food in the middle of nowhere in Illinois. read more

When you walk in , they don't greet you . You would think because the name of the place , "My people" then you have no idea if you're going to get your food yourself or if the waiter they told you was . Place isn't clean , dust all over the napkin dispensers and tables . The have bad attitudes no customer service at all . I don't care if you don't speak English you can still be friendly . We spoke Spanish and still nothing . We waited for ever and the waiter decided to sit down with friends and eat and we ended up having to guess where the food was and he gave us a oh you're bothering me when we asked him . read more

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Just terrible! First of all presentation is everything and the first impression was NOT good, the water taste like well water, and who puts hot peppers on tacos? My wife asked for her money back because she just couldn't stomach her soggy fish taco. And check your receipts because they put a credit card surcharge on on your check even if you use cash!!! I think the attorney general's office needs to be notified of this!!! read more

Im a huge mexican food lover but i was a little disappointed. I ordered the carne asada with beans, rice and a salad. To say the least, we waited for our food for about 45 mins. I did appreciate how often they came to refill our beverages. but the steak was over cooked, and only lukewarm for waiting so long... the beans and rice we pre cooked and id guess sitting on our plates for 20 mins before serving. They were mildly cold. read more

I'm not sure if it's just Destin. The food here does not have the Mexican Flavor. They are definitely off with the flavors. I will be rating this place a 2 because I was expecting to go to a taqueria that has Mexican food to taste very bland. I got a burrito with chicken and it barely had any chicken if there was any majority of it was rice and beans and the exterior sauce was very light. The food made me sick, it was probably the beans not sure. Won't be coming back. read more

I am a regular at the FWB location, so I decided to get takeout on the way home from Destin Sunday night. The service was excellent and this location is very nice. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I was very impressed by the service and will definitely be back. I ordered my standard chorizo super tacos and chips and salsa. The food is almost as good as FWB location. If I'd chosen a better time, I'm sure it would have been better. There is a well stocked Mexican grocery store and meat counter. It is clean and well organized. They closed a little early because it was so dead, so I'll keep that in mind. read more

We just tried this place for lunch and it was SO good! I had 1 fish and 1 shrimp taco. They has a salsa bar with all different salsas and taco toppings. You can eat cafeteria style at a table (order food at counter then pick it up) or full service at the bar. read more

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I spent two weeks in Destin, by far, this was my favorite restaurant! I had three dinners at Mi Gente! Each meal was spectacular! Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Got there at 6 it took them until 8 to bring our food when it finally came the food was so bad we couldn't even eat it and my daughter never got her food until a half hour after ours she couldn't eat her either we had to take the kids somewhere else to eat the worst est service ever and food read more

The picanha (and shrimp) fajita style was the BEST thing we've eaten in our entire 2 week vacation! My husband and I shared it and we could not finish it. It was huge and delicious. This place is the best thing happening in Destin. read more

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Food does not look as shown. Management was terrible at looking and refunding food that was never brought out (torta and taco order). Nachos were soggy from meat juice but the cheese was not melted over. Chicken looks like spam. Michelada was left under the warming light for 15 minutes before they tried to flag us down for it. read more

Mi Gente Taqueria - Latin American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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I ordered a chicken taco and a shrimp taco. The chicken was good. The shrimp was underdone, and had been battered and fried. I have never had a taco in which the shrimp was fried. Meanwhile, the advertising tvs showed beautifully seasoned and grilled shrimp. The breading was soggy and falling off. The cheese sauce on my husband's chimichanga looked congealed. He ate only a few bites. The tea was weird. The mango daiquiri didn't have any mango flavor, we did not drink half between the two of us. The atmosphere is great. Very pleasing, good live music, very nice waitstaff. A friend said the drinks are usually good when the owners are there. Another friend said her mojito was neither minty nor sweet. We have eaten at the place in Fort Walton a while ago, and the food was good there, then. read more

Fui a comprar un platillo de carne asada con tajada y al abrir mi plato me encontré con una mano de tajadas y la verdad que por 16 o 17 dólares que cuesta el platillo me parece una falta de respeto que me vendan un plato con un guineo verde en tajadas un pedazo de carne y que lo llenen de repollo por si no saben el repollo solo se coloca arriba no se llena un cuarto de el plato con repollo si no tienen tajadas digan si no tienen guineos digan. Mejor solo sigan vendiendo los platillos de su país por qué este problema sucede con la mayoría de sus platillos centro americanos como los tacos hondureños y el pollo con tajadas me gustaría darles 0 estrellas pero la aplicación no me deja read more

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The tortillas are authentic and served two to a taco. I had the buche, carnitas and Al pastor tacos. The tacos come with a slice of avocado on top, diced onions and cilantro with your choice of salsa. They also have ice cold cerveza. I had a Modelo with my meal. There is a grocery store in the same building that houses the taqueria. I was able to buy a jar of Mole Doña Maria as well spices like Bay leaves, chile de árbol and Guagillo as a birthday present. read more

If you're from any border state; I'm talking to you California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas; you call Mexico home, or you just know REAL Authentic Mexican food- THIS is your spot. I get it, you walk in and you're not quite sure what to do. I was a little confused too. You can order from the cashier for to go, or have a seat for dine in...sort of. Make sure to hit the bartender up. And if you're intimidated about a lack of English- don't be. These guys are super fluent and super cool. They have a self serve salsa bar that leaves NOTHING to be desired. The food will be some of the most authentic best you've ever had. NOW- don't expect enchiladas, tacos, burritos slathered in cheese and sour cream to cover up the cheap products. They are using high quality ingredients here read more

Nasty food...poor service. High price. Have to pay for soda or beer by can up front. Make more money. Food is so nasty couldn't eat it. Busy with bar tramps didn't care about other patrons. I'd rather go to Taco Bell. And you have to pay for chips and salsa. The ONLY place I've ever been to do that. They were rude but not to the huchees at the bar read more