Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

In Valdosta, GA...it can be hard to find food spots for tacos. This place is very unassuming,…read moreaffordable and overall decent. At $2 a taco, it's not bad. I've paid more for worse in other places across the south. By far, my favorite has been the al pastor. I'm just not convinced with the tortillas and the salsas. I feel like a better corn tortilla would really make the taco worth the $2. Be advised, they will not give you water with your meal. If you want water, you have to buy a bottle of water. Silverware is also self service because to the soft drink machine. If you ask for anything, you'll be pointed to where you can get it yourself. All in all...I'm sure I'll keep coming back as long as we're in south Georgia.

The food was good, and I have no complaints about its quality. Unfortunately, the customer service…read moreexperience left me with concerns regarding consistency and fairness. During my visit, I placed an order before another couple who arrived after me. While waiting, I observed that the later-arriving couple received their food before me. From my perspective, there was no obvious explanation for the difference in service, such as a different menu item or an expedited option that was communicated to customers. What made the situation particularly noticeable was that the employees appeared to interact with the other couple primarily in Spanish, resulting in a more personalized and attentive experience. Whether intentional or not, it created the perception that customers with whom employees shared a common language or cultural familiarity were receiving preferential treatment. In any customer-facing business, perception matters just as much as intent. Restaurants succeed when every customer believes they are treated with the same level of respect, attentiveness, and fairness. If there are legitimate reasons why orders are prepared or served out of sequence, those reasons should be transparent and consistently applied. Otherwise, customers are left to conclude that different standards are being used. I might return because the food was enjoyable, but I hope management evaluates its service practices to ensure that every guest receives an equally attentive and equitable experience, regardless of the language they speak or their background.

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El Paso Tacos & Tequila

4.0(69 reviews)

2.6 mi

I saw this restaurant when I was driving with my mother. Mexican food is one of my favorite foods…read moreso I decided to stop in. The food is really good here I ordered enchiladas we got wings. I'm not sure what my grandmother and my mother ordered but everything was really good. The service is great. The restaurant is pretty casual down home relax atmosphere I'll be back.

Good food, not really authentic but it did the job! Love the scenery truly. Service was good and…read moretheir drinks were amazing!

Stuffed jalapeños

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La Jalisco Supermercado

4.3(73 reviews)

1.5 mi

Best Mexican restaurant and plaza in Valdosta! Discovered this place when my family visited me when…read moreI moved here and have been going back! Their food is amazing, and their tamales are so good I love it! I also go in to get essentials and it's always busy.

Now yall im TORN - because I love a good small Spanish hole in the wall restaurant but not my…read morefavorite place - the prices are great - DO NOT order the ceviche - it really wasn't good - kept getting clumps of oregano seasoning in my mouth and the lime juices were off - but what was I thinkin orderin this dish in the first place right, so maybe that's my bad - I haven't had their Torta dishes - if I were yall I would sick with the tacos!!! Those were good Al pastor is different but tasty and carne asada could have a little more saltiness - The store is great!!! Love to get some quick groceries there when in town

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Las Braza’s Mexican Cuisine

4.0(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

Food: I had the sampler appetizer that came with empanadas, flautas, plantains, cheese dip and…read morecheese quesadilla. Portions were plentiful! Everything was flavorful and delicious! I tried some of my friends carne asada fries and they were so good! Everyone was really happy with their food choices. We tried their 2for1 margaritas. These were good for the price but we're very tart and sweet. I still enjoyed them. Service: We came in on a Sunday for lunch with a large party and were seated right away. Staff were quick and super friendly. Gratuity was already included due to the size of our party but it was right in line with what I would have given. Ambiance: the decor was really cool. Very modern but still had cozy authentic vibes. Parking was great as well as they had their own lot. I will definitely be back when I come back to Valdosta.

Very bad customer service, our food came out way past our order time and there was maybe 3 other…read moretables when we were there. Our kids chicken tenders wasn't even tenders nor were they even cooked right. In the past, our service there was great which is why we kept coming back but after this time we are for sure not eating here again. The manager wasn't helpful in anyway he claimed "it's the cooks fault not mine" and proceeded to ignore us the rest of the time we were there.

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Plato de Carnitas / Pork Platter

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El Cazador

3.3(92 reviews)

1.2 mi

Good grief this place was so delish!!! Great prices too - another place in town down the road…read moredecided to inflate their prices ! the hubby n I decided to try somethin new out and we were not disappointed y'all come out and support this place ! We also had a guava daiquiri - but y'all - there was little to no alcohol in it so if u get that tell em to load. It. Uppp. That was my ONLY qualm with this place !

went to the restaurant with a bunch of friends, had a bug in my drink and a man ( server )…read more yelling at me and following me about wanting rice that i requested to be added in my taco bowl . My service was really unpleasant and I will not be going back.

Chicken Quesadilla

Enchiladas

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Taco Salad

Marcos Authentic Mexican Food

4.9(12 reviews)

32.6 mi

This is right beside a gas station outside of downtown. There are 4-5 tables inside. I was greeted…read morepromptly and they came to take my order at the table! Don't expect chips and salsa. If you order fajitas they will not come out on a sizzling platter. You are served on a real plate and plastic cutlery. That's ok because the food it the main event! I had a brirras taco (delicious) and the beef fajitas. The corn tortillas were made in house and served hot and fresh. My dining partner had beef and chorizo mixed empanadas (special request) and he said they were delicious and wants to return. The red enchilada sauce was spicy and I loved it. The verde sauce was spicier! I loved this place.

I'm always afraid to leave 5 star reviews, that usually means my favorite spots will get booked up…read moreand I can't get in. But, they definitely deserve a 5 star rating. There are 3 things I look for in Mexican restaurants: There are Latin clients Smells like Fabuloso It's in a gas station Check, check and check! This place is HOT! Please don't ever change!

I loved the food!

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Shrimp Tacos "All the Way", great tacos!

Segura's Taqueria

4.5(2 reviews)

83.9 mi

Decided to pop in and give this place a try after seeing it on Google restaurants. My family and I…read moreenjoy authentic Mexican food, and the menu/location seemed to advertise such. This place is in the back side of a store. It's very open and colorful. It looks as if it may feature a buffet, but there wasn't one today. The table gets complimentary corn chips and salsa. We decided to order a variety of items such as tacos, sopes, and a burrito. It was all asada for us today. Unfortunately, all of our asada dishes had a lot of fat/grissle. I wouldn't mention it if it were a piece, but it was a fair amount. My dish, considering it was a large burrito, didn't seem to have much meat, either. It was also an open burrito where the edges weren't folded in so that got a little messy. Overall, the flavors in the dishes were nice, but there were a couple iffy things. I'd give it a 3.5 but considering the prices, cleanliness, and flavors I will bump it to 4.

I was so surprised to see that Baxley has the REAL DEAL Mexican food. It is located behind the CVS…read moreacross from their drive thru. I lived on the Valley (South Texas) border for serval years and would visit Northern Mexico often to eat and shop. I haven't had this type of food in years other than in places like Atlanta and D.C. I have never had a Sope in the states like I had here. I have had similar Central American sopes in the U.S. but they are a little different than Mexican sopes I am used to. The Pastor is incredibly delicious. Full of porky, pineappley, annatto spiced flavor. The lengua, asada, carnitas, and borrego (lamb) are fantastic as well (I only wish they had cabrito but the borrego was good enough). They are served many different fashions including with the authentic and traditional "silver dollar" corn tortilla tacos. The rice and beans are of the same quality. The Aguas Frescas like Horchata and Melon are rich and full of natural flavors. They do serve menudo and have a great priced lunch buffet I have not tried yet. The service is good, Spanish helps but you can navigate the experience well enough. The attached store is full of everything you need for your Mexican home cooking spice needs and candies like spicy mango lollies, Rosa Mazapan, and many others are available at cheap prices. If you are missing the real deal Mexican experience like I was you will not be disappointed. No gringo counterfeiters here. This place will take you home. If you don't know what real Mexican food is give it a try. Some things will be familiar, mostly in name, but this is NOT American style Mexican food.

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Rice, beans, taco pastor, lengua sope, cheese enchilada

Coyoacan Mexican Restaurant - Valdosta

3.4(65 reviews)

2.8 mi

First time here new in town place wasn't busy about five cars. Front of the building. Looked pretty…read morenice restaurant was clean so may greet me at the door. Instantly sat at my seat place my order food came out fast hot fresh delicious rice was really good. beans were good server forgot to bring my drink. Had to ask for it When everything I was done. I still wasn't finished with my chips and salsa. He picked them up, took them away. Salsa was very watery. The real flavor gave it a try. I'll try the other restaurants here in this town.

Great local Mexican with good selection, good atmosphere, attentive staff. I'm in town visiting my…read moredaughter and her family and they come here a lot and really like the food. Not your standard Mexican restaurant To me . Chips come out fast , they had queso dip and guacamole which came also very quick while we ordered beers and looked at the menu. My daughter had a large plate of chicken and veggies and son-in-law had the El Pastor which was beef, spices and pineapple to make your own tacos. Says he has been getting them for years. Prices were very reasonable and food was great. I just got a hard and soft taco and I was fine. Get out, be sure to TIP , be patient , just getting out is nice anywhere! Highly recommend!

C. Enchilada, Rice, and Beans Combo

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Birria Tacos de Birria

Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant

3.8(73 reviews)

56.1 mi

Bright family restaurant, premade frozen margaritas, some options to order. Nice menu selection,…read moremany locals. We were in for apps and refreshments, so was just ok. Did not meet the criteria for the evening. Think a better fit for meals, can accommodate large groups. There was a little communication gap with bartender (and we are bilingual).

Strawberry margarita on ice with Carnitas - a good combination for a quiet little restaurant in…read morePerry. Carnitas had a good flavor and the portion sizes were great - leftovers for sure.

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Shrimp a la Diabla comes with avocado & sour cream on the side :)...

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Shrimp a la Diabla. My fave here. SPICY! OLE! :)...

Coyoacan Mexican Restaurant

4.5(17 reviews)

17.1 mi

Affordable Computers Guitars P.

Staying in the area overnight. I admit I am not very big on Mexican food. The salsa was too spicy…read morefor me. They only make it once and the strength of the jalapeños decides the salsa spice.

Great food and especially reasonable pricing for taco Tuesday. The service is also awesome plus…read morethe trivia is great entertainment on Tuesday.

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4 years ago

I own Affordable Computers and Guitars at the Bargainville Flea Market. Very often when I finish work I stop and have dinner here the food is always good the help is always friendly and the prices are always affordable. If you're near here and you're hungry you should stop here for some really good food. Affordable Computers and Guitars is in booth c-1 at the Bargainville Flea Market 5443 Mill Store Road. Lake Park, GA. 31636 acg31636@gmail.com (912) 376-0823 Landline phone no text available It's easy to find at exit 5 on I-75 five miles north of the Florida line If you need a computer a guitar or a laptop and you don't have a lot of money to spend you should come to Affordable Computers and Guitars. We buy repair sell and trade computers guitars and laptops. If you need a computer repaired we will give you a free repair estimate. Repairs that don't need parts are $50 or less. If you got a new computer or laptop and it came with a bunch of junk on it that is telling you to download it activate it or pay for it before you can use your computer. If you feel like you are working for your computer instead of your computer working for you that's common with new computers. The software companies pay computer manufacturers to install their 30-day trial software on computers so that you have to buy it 30 days after you get the computer. read more

Donna D.

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12 years ago

We eat at Rodeo as a family at least once a week and the food is always good. We fight over the cheese dip and usually takes 2 bowls for our family of 6. They are always fast even when I slip in there on my lunch hour. Only wish the bathrooms were nicer. read more

Lisa L.

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5

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9 years ago

Another nice place to dine. They have very taste good. There lot of special especially during lunch.

H G.

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6 months ago

They have roaches. Idk how people are still eating here. Hire some pest control for goodness sake.

C P.

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11 years ago

Take forever to get the food. Water i think they have to dig for it, because they forget about

Maxie S.

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10 years ago

excellent food and service, did not have to wait long at all, patient servers

Ashton L.

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4

16 years ago

Been coming here for 9 years and never have I been disappointed.

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