This is by far my favorite Mexican food in Sarasota. Having moved from New Mexico, I've struggled…read morefor the last 14 years trying to find a decent Mexican food dish. Lo and behold, we stumbled across this place, which is located inside of a gas station. I usually find the most authentic Mexican food in gas stations lol. We took a chance and we were silent the entire meal because of how amazing everything tasted. Everyone working there was so kind, and I always appreciate a little hole in the wall. If you're searching for good Mexican food and you've been struggling, try this place out!!

No joke, this was one of the best burritos I have ever had!! I saw they had a California burrito on…read morethe menu (which I love), but sadly they didn't have fries in the burrito, so it already felt un-authentic. I went with the steak burrito instead and it was so delicious! Fresh ingredients, not too big, and the salsa verde was the perfect topping! Don't be fooled that it is located within a gas station, the food is great!

Delicious Venezuelan food! Cachapas--I hope I can have this more often; one of my favorite…read moreVenezuelan dishes. The place only has outdoor seating, so expect some heat during the summer, but just order a refreshing drink and you'll be fine. We also ordered a Venezuelan breakfast with eggs, black beans, carne mechada, and arepas, and we enjoyed it. The owners are very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended if you know Venezuelan food or want to try it.

First-time customer here. My picky, talkative self is at a loss for words because THIS PLACE IS…read moreAMAZING!!!! Reasonably priced, exquisite taste, friendly, customer-oriented. This is my new go-to. I tried the beef empanada and a chicken/black beans arapas. SO YUMMY!!!!

I had the beef stew! Delicious I will be back. An your remolding looks great!The workers are super…read morehelpful.

Very tiny store but hubby got the Pollo Tamales and they were great! Authentic and the Tomatillo…read moresauce is dynamite! Service was great!

I stopped by this place for a quick pickup, and let me just say...these were the biggest pupusas…read moreI've ever had. They were absolutely delicious. Thick, hearty, and packed with flavor, they're the kind of pupusas that make you pause after the first bite. Major shoutout for the ample amount of curtido, because they did not skimp like every other restaurant does. It's fresh, tangy, and perfect for the huge pupusas. Exactly how it should be. Period. I didn't get to dine in this time, so I can't speak to the service. There was a bit of wait to get them, but once I got my food, it was immediately clear why-everything tasted fresh and made to order. Totally worth the wait. On top of it all, the prices were extremely reasonable, especially considering the size and quality of the pupusas. You definitely get your money's worth. If you're in Bradenton and craving legit, filling pupusas, Maria's is a must-try!

LOVE THIS PLACE! WOW! Small, clean restaurant with super friendly staff... a good amount of…read moreseating. Does a big take out, but we decided to eat in! Lots of choices, all at reasonable prices! Bro got the green enchiladas! Yum! Mom got a quesadilla... delicious! I decided to try a sope, pupusas, and a taco! Great portions and amazing food! DEFINITELY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I enjoyed my food. It was solid but not overly exciting. I went for taco Tuesday and went safe on…read moreAmerica style tacos. They were decent just not a ton a flavor. The service was also good. Not overly expedient but they were pleasant. The ambiance has real potential but the bar area was very cluttered and messy. I don't think they should be folding napkins and other distracting things right next to the guest. I go to relax and visual clutter is an anxiety thing for me personally. I'll definitely go back. I

I took advantage of the Taco Tuesday they offered and got it to go. Weather restaurant was very…read morebusy with people in the waiting area, the staff was super friendly. they offered both Mexican and American style tacos. So, I got four of each. They were both a little soggy and hard to peel off the paper once I got home, likely due to the steam so I assume it would've been better had I eaten it there. The American style with ground beef were better than I expected, but the Mexican style with steak, while good, weren't as good as I had expected. I would still go back and order either one of these and would absolutely try some of their other items.

The store has some excellent finds. The tacos were a little disappointing. Freshly made and quick…read morefriendly service but not very flavorful.

Terrible. Chicken tacos were filled with gristle, skin and bones . Very disappointing.read more

My wife and I visited this restaurant on Memorial Day for our anniversary because we were craving…read moretacos and wanted a nice rooftop dinner experience. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, the entire night was disappointing and honestly ruined what was supposed to be a special evening. When we got off the elevator at the rooftop entrance, there was no host or greeter anywhere in sight. The restaurant itself was dark, mostly empty, and only had one other family dining outside. We stood there awkwardly for several minutes before someone finally acknowledged us and said someone would be with us shortly. A woman eventually came out with menus, but never greeted us, smiled, introduced herself, or spoke beyond seating us. We then waited around 15 minutes just to place our order. There were no menu recommendations, no explanation of dishes, and no basic hospitality whatsoever. I specifically requested NO black beans on my meal. After an extremely long wait for food in a nearly empty restaurant, my plate arrived covered in black beans. I politely mentioned that I had asked for them to be removed, and instead of apologizing, the server responded with an annoyed "ugh, I told them," grabbed the plate aggressively, and walked away. I also asked about the cheese on the tostada because the menu simply said "cheese," which most people would reasonably assume means mozzarella, Mexican blend, queso fresco, etc. Instead, it came covered in crumbled feta cheese, which I do not eat. The server never mentioned it, never asked, and acted irritated when I brought it up. She made a nasty face, ignored me mid-conversation, and walked away. Meanwhile, my wife's food was terrible. Her shrimp tacos were bland and soggy, and the rice tasted like it had been overcooked in water until it turned into mush. While waiting for my corrected plate, I realized they never even brought my rice out at all. After another long wait, my "corrected" meal finally arrived - except instead of simply removing the black beans, they stripped almost everything off the dish. What I got back was basically dry tostadas with chicken and lettuce. No crema, no pico de gallo, no proper toppings, no effort. I tried to ignore it and gave it a chance, one bite only... but the food tasted like it had been cooked in old, dirty oil. The smell and flavor were so bad that I immediately lost my appetite. At that point, I politely told the server that we were just going to leave and asked for the bill. I wasn't asking for free food, discounts, or an argument - I simply wanted to pay and leave peacefully. Instead, she slammed the check down next to me with another attitude-filled expression and walked off. Because of her behavior, I didn't even feel comfortable handing her my card, so I went inside to pay directly with the manager. I calmly explained the situation and expected at least a little empathy or professionalism. Instead, the manager basically told me that if I didn't like the food or service, I should just leave -- "like he would do." That response alone told me everything I needed to know about how this restaurant operates. Not once did anyone apologize sincerely, attempt to fix the situation, offer a replacement, offer dessert, remove an item, or show any interest in customer service. Instead, the staff became defensive, argumentative, and confrontational. I told him that his server was rude and disrespectful as she sat there staring at me, hands on her hip, laughing sarcastically as I explained what happened. That same manager walked from behind the counter and approached me face-to-face aggressively, telling me that "I cannot call the food nasty and if I didn't like it, to pay and leave but to not argue with a woman" while the same woman server continued making comments from behind the counter: "how am I rude? How am I disrespectful? I didn't even talk" (that's my point!) What should have been a simple anniversary dinner turned into one of the worst dining experiences my wife and I have ever had. Terrible service, terrible food, rude staff, poor management, and absolutely zero accountability. We left hungry, frustrated, and shocked at how badly the situation was handled. Would not return and absolutely would not recommend.

A couple weeks ago was our first visit back to Sarasota since the hurricanes damaged the area and…read morewe were happy to see Cilantro Grill is still there. We made sure to visit for another breakfast. We still have not actually tried their Mexican food but enjoy going upstairs on the circle to eat for a change. Service was great as usual. Check it out!

Delicious food and fast service! I had the corn tortillas with steak and flour with beef. Both good…read morebut corn is the best! Elote in a cup was delicious. Onions, cilantro and limes were all fresh.

Fire Tacos is a food truck that serves up tacos and other Mexican food favorites. The food truck…read moredefinitely has seen better days, but I have found that the best Mexican food does not come from flashy type places, but rather these humble places. It is my humble opinion that the more ambiance a Mexican place has, odds are that the food will suffer. This is not always the case, but more often than not, I find that the fancier the place, the food suffers more. I went up to the food truck and scanned the menu. Let me start out by saying that their tacos on corn tortillas was $2.50. Quite a bargain. I got three tacos and was charged $7.50. The woman at the one side took my money and almost instantaneously, another woman handed me my tacos. I opted for a carne asada taco,a carnitas taco, and a chorizo taco. They were pretty well packed with meat, especially for the relatively low price point (some might even say downright cheap). They were also pretty tasty. I also liked the salsas that came with my tacos. I will say that I preferred the red salsa over the green salsa, but both were very good. Fire Tacos was definitely a pretty good choice if you are in the Sarasota, Florida area or if you are passing through (the truck is not located far off of Interstate 75). I would definitely recommend Fire Tacos and I will give it five stars overall. Go check it out for yourself. I do not think that you will be disappointed.