Selected this restaurant when visiting Ocala due to Yelp reviews. We went for lunch and ordered…read morethe lunch specials. The food was delicious and a lot for being a lunch specials. Our Server was friendly. The restaurant was very clean.

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 service here was lightning fast, but they definitely didn't shortcut the flavor. The rice and…read morebeans were perfectly seasoned, and both the steak fajitas and the roasted poblano were standout dishes. It's a peaceful atmosphere to sit back and enjoy a great meal, with plenty of bold, tasty options right at your fingertips for those who love authentic flavor.

Legit authentic Mexican food. We got chips and salsa right away when we sat down. They were just…read moreokay, which is usually a bad sign. I ordered a pork stuffed poblano pepper. This was a very large pepper and I am certain they could not have stuffed one more chunk of pork in. I am a big fan of Chile rellenos but this took it to another level. The beans and rice were fresh and made in house daily. The beans were good and the rice was fluffy. I was trying to order a hot sauce found in most Mexican restaurants but could not remember the name. The server suggested i try the homemade green hot sauce. This was excellent, if you like hot sauce be sure to try it. We finished the meal with a cheesecake chimichanga. This is a fun idea but I recommend sharing. The paint and decor was the bright colors often found in a Hispanic places. Very lively. Everything was perfect.

Sweet, kind girls who work here. Fast service & amazing food/drinks & music. The passion fruit &…read morehorchata are the best juices. 10/10.

I am from San Diego California and it has been tough to find good Mexican food ! We discovered…read moreCasita Luna and they have authentic Mexican food. I cannot wait until their expansion is open!

This is one of those places where you pay extra for the experience rather than just food …read more The decor is full of sugar skulls , cute lamps on the tables , fake plants all over including in the hanging lights . Food presentation is pretty nice , well above the normal but way under high end restaurants . From the amazing fresh flavorful salsa to the main meal everything is bursting with flavor . Some of the food is very rich to where you can not eat it in a single sitting . Service from the hostess to the waiter was great , very polite . If you do not mind spending the extra cash and like Mexican food then this would be a good place for a second or serious date , spouse monthly date or special occasion . 4.5/5 *

My #1 mexican restaurant in the Ocala area…read more As you know, and you can see, by the number of checkin's and reviews I write about mexican restaurants... that I have a thing for mexican food. It's probably because I have lived in California so long and also... I think I have an addiction to refried beans as well... (and black beans). When you workout, expend a lot of energy or have a long day of work.... refried beans are like a shot in the arm.... it gives you instant energy. Besides.... I on a no pasta, bread, pastries, dessert or sugary things diet...so that means... I focus on "how much protein I can obtain with just one meal". So Im a very protein focused person and I like to get my money's worth. La Catrina's sauces on things are spectacular. I love it! The food just tastes that much more interesting than it normally does. This is a feat and a half. It's difficult to make most mexican food interesting... we are all so used to it by now. Probably the only place you can go to get interesting and gourmet mexican food is Mexico City (so I've heard)......but out here in Ocala ??... this restaurant does a pretty good job. The service is great too

Great Service and incredible food. Must try!…read more Our server was very attentive and the fajitas for 2 was great.

Weird but I got a spaghetti in here and it was delicious! I put some of their spicy house sauce and…read moreit makes it even better! Our servant was really nice. Good service and atmosphere. Their virgin pina colada also really good and refreshing.

The food was fresh and tasted excellent. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I love their…read moresalsa!!

The decor is nice. Reminds me of a gathering in a family hacienda with tables set up for countless…read morefamily members. Loved the paintings on the chairs. The margaritas were okay. The taste of the liquor was weird. The chips tasted like they were made in house. Really good and not overly greasy. I didn't try the salsa but the others liked it. For entrees we had the chicken tenders, chimichanga, carnitas mexicana and something with carne asada. Food came out piping hot. Good taste. My chimichanga ground beef tasted a little salty. The cheese used should have been different maybe instead of a mozzarella.

1st time here..... last time here... The food was inedible…read more I ordered the enchiladas and my husband ordered the steak fajitas. The enchiladas were dry and tasteless, the steak for the fajitas tasted and looked like it was cooked multiple times and were the scraps from the side of the grill that was left over from cooking all day. We barely ate anything. Waiter was a wet mop during the time we were there but when he came to drop off the bill he smiled. But guess what no tip for you:/

Upon arrival we were seated with friendly service. While we were looking over the menu waiting for…read moreour party to arrive we were given chips and salsa. We had to order the fresh house made guac to go along with the chips. Refreshing and delicious flavor in every bite. The place was beautiful and had the decorations that made you feel like you were on vacation. The Baja Fish Tacos had flavor and was so filling!

Food is wonderful. Staff is amazing.!! I especially enjoy…read morewhen I get one of these three ladies April ,Andrea, and Ines. they always have a smile on their face and you get great service.

We're late to try El Mezcal restaurant, but we finally made it on a Saturday evening. We were…read moregreeted the moment we walked in the door, seated immediately and our drink orders taken. The decor is very colorful and bright, similar to Las Margaritas. We ordered queso with our chips and our entrees were white enchiladas and burrito Azteca which was huge! Our food came out very quickly. The flavors were very typical for most restaurants in this genre. Definitely an apparent favorite of OTOTW residents who enjoy a full bar. Glad we can finally check this establishment off the "must visit" list.

Asked a local for a recommendation and El Toreo was number one on the list. The place and the food…read morewas authentic and Fresh. Service was top notch. Fresh chips and salsa came out right away. The margarita was strong and flavorful as was the homemade guacamole . Carnitas and shrimp fajitas was tasty and enough for two. Prices were reasonable and service came with a smile. I will return.

I'm not sure how old this restaurant is, but it has charm you are not getting in many of the newer…read moreplaces. A big,polished bar dominates the middle, and is evidence of many good times! I will admit, the booth seats are a bit sagging from lots of customers, but that's sort of a good thing! I had the chicken taco salad with sautéed peppers and onions. I loved them but they did overtake the ratios os salad ingredients to them. Server was friendly,attentive and helpful. Definitely would return!

OMG!!! The best tacos ever!!! OMG! The best Cole Slaw ever and I'm a big Cole Slaw fan…read more I ordered the Smash taco and the Nashville Smash taco. WOW!!! They were so great I ordered a third one. The Steakhouse Loaded Potato taco. A little pricey, but t'aint Taco Bell baby. The servers have all been there over 3 years and are the nicest in Ocala. Tell 'em BaddBob sent a ya!! They have that App metered parking but it's not their fault. It's a city thing.

Say Taco is an absolute amazing restaurant that has a pretty extensive menu with American style and…read morefusion tacos ! There are over 30 taco unique taco flavors such as birria, cheeseburgers, Cuban, gator don't play, smash burger, pineapple breeze, Diablo, cowboy, chicken blt, be my gyro baby, Dorito, shrimp po boy, Rueben, steak, sweet & spicy and much more !!! There is wonderful homemade freshly prepared salsa that I believe is made daily. They serve street corn fries that are served with corn and crema! There is a vegan rice bowl, there is rice and beans, quesadillas, chili, taco bowls, delicious burgers and wraps wraps, cilantro lime chicken bowls, kids meals, guacamole, chips and salsa and just wow this menu is ! The service is great and the Tequila menu is great, this spot is know for the incredible line up. They have specialty margaritas and happy hour daily from 11am- 6 pm -$1 off drinks! On the weekends from 11am-3 pm there is bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary's. On Monday all margaritas are $5 dollars all day long! Tuesday here is $1 off tacos all day long, Wednesday is wing day and all day $1 off of wings and how did I forget to mention the wings!!! Weirsdale wings so delicious and smoked just right so no you don't have to have tacos. Thursday is DJ Bingo 7-9pm, and Friday is flashback Friday with a live DJ from 6pm - 10 ! There is something going on here constantly, the service is great and the prices are fabulous too! It has a very hip vibe very comfortable and inviting and everyone seems to enjoy this place with such a positive atmosphere. If you would like you can eat outside on the patio enjoy your meal, and the music there is a cooling system for the hot summer months. Truly an ideal place to have a great meal either with a few friends, a date or even just heading out by yourself to relax and treat yourself. Hours: 11am - 10 pm daily Address: 10 NE 1st St Ocala Florida 34470 Phone: (352)629-4700 Digital menu system