If you can judge a restaurant by the quality of their refried beans . It would be a 10+ …read more Just had refried beans, chips & salsa. Excellent btw. Caught the end of the game. In case you didn't know. Spain Won. LOL ( as if I know anything about sports .. )

This popular Mexican restaurant in Alachua County in Gainesville offers authentic dishes like…read moreenchiladas and fajitas in a family friendly atmosphere. We were there for lunch. They brought out the freshest homemade salsa and chips for the table. I couldn't stop eating so they brought more. I had the Shrimp Quesadilla lunch special $12.25. It was so delicious and a bargain. The service was very friendly and efficient.

So cute! Sooo glad that they expanded. Gainesville needs more El Indio's! The aesthetic of this new…read morelocation is fantastic, and the food quality is just as good! The staff was also so nice. Will be telling all my friends!

Welcome to Jonesville El Indio!! I really like what they have done with this location. If you've…read morebeen in Gainesville a while you're bound to have tried one of the el Indio locations. they are known for their sweets and drive-through locations. They have one that's on 34th St. and another on 13th on the university so it's popular with the students. The idea is to order your food and sit outside. They do not do full service at the other current locations that is until the Jonesville El Indio came alive. I love that they kept the integrity of the previous building: a fire station. They have created a tribute to the fire station by having a drink on the menu that showcases that and the some of the decor. They have full service at this location and a full bar with tvs and heaters outside!!! You can sit down and get served while enjoying a nice margarita. I think this was a necessity for this side of town. We have a had businesses around come in and try to do the order and sit and it doesn't go well as planned. They do not last. The set up is a little unique. They cook all the food in a food truck and still have their handy dandy drive through. They have a salsa bar with different salsa to try. My favorite dishes are the #6 taco and burrito special. Make it super! You'll thank me later. I love their queso it's got a little kick to it. The hurricanes and sundaes are so good!! You must try their desserts. They are a hidden gem.

Decent sized restaurant located near Tioga community. The service/food were both decent in my…read moreopinion. Bit salty to my taste buds though. They have happy hours as well as deals on different days, so definitely worth considering to check out on some days. Overall enjoyed the experience!

Been coming to Tinker (both locations) for a few years now, every time we're in town we have to…read morecome at least once! An amazing menu you can hardly go wrong with any choice~ they're all delicious. I've been working my way through the Arepas and their Tinker Special is juat that special. If you want a saucy mess that tastes amazing~ sampling everyone's items I couldn't pick a favorite, but never pass up on their off menu hot dogs, we order ours with pineapple.

Good food at Los Pollos Rotisserie (Original Location) Gainesville, FL…read more Switched it up and tried their Tex-Mex side of the menu: - California Burrito - A big flour tortilla filled with steak, rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and guac. I threw in a side of maduros (sweet plantains) and honestly... they should offer that officially. Call it the SunRaye Burrito with steak and sweet plantains inside a burrito? Yum. Personal critique -one note- it'd be more steak, less rice. But the flavor was on point. We had swung by Los Pollos Rotisserie just before closing, and even at the end of the night, they did a great job. I love most to see this spot is consistently good and always updating - haven't been let down by a meal here, and I keep coming back. This is a stand-in-line, order-at-the-counter, seat-yourself type of place--and it works. Freshly remodeled interior looks great, and I've always loved the outdoor patio area... maybe one day they can screen it , especially for those perfect Florida days.

This place is closed down and out of business! I drive all the way across town only to find it…read moreclosed down.

I went here again for dinner at it wasn't too far from my hotel. I came around 7:30 on a Saturday,…read moreand was seated immediately. I had the Jose Cuervo margarita, which was fine for 8 dollars. Not as strong as some other restaurants in Orlando, but not going to complain for 8 bucks. The scallop quesadilla was decently sized for one person. It had a fair amount of bay scallops, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The sauce was pretty good too, and adding hot sauce helped with the heat. The guacamole salad was enjoyable too, but the as sour cream tasted standard. For 15 dollars, the scallop quesadilla was worth it! For dessert, the chocolate cake flan was alright for 8 dollars. It was a bit rich and I couldn't finish it all, but it was a sweet enough to enjoy. The service was pretty fast. My food and drink came pretty quickly. My server was friendly and very good. She checked up on me a couple times. The atmosphere is the same as last time, but a lot less crowded. It was pretty quiet for a Saturday, but at least there was some music in the background. Of course, if you saw the photos from last time, you knew what I did before I left. For the price paid, I still think it's a good Mexican restaurant. I know there are better ones nearby, but the atmosphere is still enjoyable. I will try some other Mexican restaurants next time, but I can still recommend Las Margaritas for decent Mexican food in Gainesville. Overall: B

I'll be honest I'm not sure why this place is still open. It's not really the most authentic…read moreMexican place but good if you want quick food. Lunch prices can't be beat & are fast with it so I'll also give them that. I got a taco salad and it was pretty generic honestly I could make better ground beef. It lacked flavor and needed seasoning it was so bland. I added onions and cilantro which I'm glad I did because it truly was tasteless ground beef. The bowl itself tho was crunchy. I am not sure why they have a no drinks policy , I get the food but drinks? I had to down my iced coffee just to be sat down. I suggest going to La hacienda in Ocala if you can it's worth a drive trust me.

Friday night , we stopped into Flaco's for some late night eats after listening to our friend's…read moreband play at the bar/lounge next door. My first time at Flaco's but definitely NOT my last The person (who I assume must be the owner) working the register, taking the orders,and making the food was so kind, suggesting options for me given it was my first time there. I got the beef arepas and a cheese pastry cause I was not too hungry. The food was piping hot and delicious. Others in our group got their empanadas, Cuban sandwich, cheese arepas, quesitos, loaded nachos, and guava cheese pastry. As we sat there eating, the line was growing longer and longer, and out the door by the time we left. It was not due to slow service but volume of last night revelers. The one person working that night was incredibly efficient. Kudos to him. Clean bathroom is a good sign of a clean establishment. Flaco's bathroom was clean. I will be back for more tasty eats!

This was my first time at Flaco's and I enjoyed it! It's a very small place with some seating and a…read morecute atmosphere. The prices are not bad for the amount of food you get and they have a lot of options. I got the sunshine burrito, which includes a variety of mixed vegetables in place of a meat. The burrito was huge and loaded with fillings, though the fillings were a bit unevenly distributed so some bites were dry and others were loaded with sauce. It was tasty though, I just wish it was a bit better mixed. The service was alright, the guy working was super nice but the food took a long time to come out. However it was definitely super fresh and hot when it came out, so can't complain too much!

Graduation celebration party of 11. Tinker has officially stolen my heart (and my appetite)! Every…read moresingle thing that hit our table was a flavor explosion, but I have to give a standing ovation to the pollo a la plancha juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to absolute perfection. It's the kind of dish you take one bite of and immediately plot your next visit. And the side dishes...oh my goodness. Usually you have a "favorite" side and a "meh" side, but here, every single one was a star in its own right. Creamy, vibrant, tangy, savory, each had its own personality and every bite made me do a little happy dance. Honestly, it's rare to find a place where the sides are just as memorable as the main course, but Tinker nails it. The atmosphere was warm, the service was wonderful, and by the end of the meal everyone basically grinning like a kid at their birthday party. The Tres Leche cake was insanely good! If you haven't been yet, go. And if you have you already know you're overdue for another plate! It was really that good!

The ambiance of the room was quite pleasant, although the building side facing the street could use…read moresome work. I've driven by many times and through the smoked glass it looked like chairs or something else was stored behind it and I though it had closed.The service was very good, prompt but not over attentive! The selection of Beers was outstanding! I had a starter of what was billed as Chupe De Pollo, (chicken chowder), it had very thick broth and was chocked full of chicken. Chicken breast was used and although there was a lot it was very dry and the broth was more like a heavy veloute. It also did not have much flavor. I won't be ordering that a again. My wife and I had Empanadas, mine was shredded beef and hers shredded chicken. I could have used a bit more sauce for dipping. The shell was quite crisp but not greasy. But all and all it was good. Our friend had the vegetarian arepas and let me taste some, it was quite good. She finished the whole dish! We also shared the loaded fries which came out hot with an interesting sauce drizzled over it. We didn't have the bacon on it as our friend is vegetarian. That would have made it even better for me. All in all it was a fun experience and we'll be going back.

After an extra long day at work, I was absolutely starving by the time we arrived late to Peppers…read morefor Cinco de Mayo. The place was completely packed, which honestly was expected for the holiday. We were originally told about a 20 minute wait, but after around 35 minutes, we finally went back up to check in and were seated at pretty much the only table available... right next to the DJ. At that point, though, I was so hungry that I honestly did not even care. We are more of an "old vibes" couple anyway, so we just rolled with it. The DJ even came over and let us know there were only a few more songs left, which I appreciated. Our waitress came over while dealing with what basically turned into a full dance party inside the restaurant, and she was honestly so incredibly nice the entire night. We told her we didn't mind the loud music at all because everyone seemed to be having a great time. She quickly got our drinks started, and honestly, I believe mine was some sort of pineapple and Hypnotiq margarita, but I was so exhausted that I completely forgot to take menu photos. For food, I ordered steak tacos with just cheese and tomato on flour tortillas, and wow... I genuinely think these were some of the best tacos I have ever had. We were seriously impressed. Overall, I would have easily given them five stars if it were not for the long wait, which honestly did not entirely feel like their fault considering how crazy busy the night was. I also would not mark them down for the vibe because, while loud, everyone was clearly having fun and celebrating. It was a long night, but the energy was great, the staff stayed positive under pressure, and I finally got to celebrate Cinco de Mayo the right way! PS Thank you for giving me an extra tee shirt! I'll be wearing it on our next cruise!

After a day of hopping around various places in Gainesville, we decided to stop here to eat dinner…read moreat the recommendation of the local family we were spending the day with. They have eaten here previously, but this was my first time as I am not from the area! Peppers is located right on W Newberry Road in a shopping complex. It is a standalone building with dedicated parking. We visited on a Thursday evening in July, and had no trouble locating the restaurant or finding a parking spot. On this particular day, there were people eating in but it was not overwhelmingly crowded. When we entered, we were seated right away. There were five of us total in the group, and we sat in a booth in the rear part of the building. There is booth seating, tables, and a bar. Upon being seated, we were served complimentary chips and salsa for the table. We were served two baskets since it was a larger party, and we able to get refills upon request. Some us us took advantage of the special that was advertised on the white board near the host stand, which was 2 for 1 Drinks. This included House Margaritas, Draft Beer, Pina Coladas, and Daiquiris. My fiance and I ordered two margaritas - him the Mango and myself the Watermelon. They were good, especially considering they were BOGO. I am not sure if we had to specify, but I noticed that other tables had much larger glasses than what we were served. I thought that is what we were ordering, but it is not what came out. Not a huge deal, but if you are wanting the larger size it might be best to specify. All of our food came out extremely fast. I was quite surprised with this, and it makes me wonder what the actual process is for preparing the food. It was all hot and prepared as it should have been, but I doubt a lot of it is made fresh to order. Personally, I ordered the Make Your Own Combo with Mozzarella Chile Relleno, Shredded Chicken Enchilada, and the Beef Burrito. I thought this was one of the better bangs for your buck on the entire menu. My favorite of the three items was the Mozzarella Chile Relleno, but nothing was terrible. My fiance ordered the Carnitas. He liked it, but it was not anything over the top or special in comparison to other carnitas dishes. The others we dined with also enjoyed their meals! I thought the pricing here was somewhat high, but not anything crazy. They had a lunch menu, which might be a good way to save a few dollars if you are looking to try out the restaurant. They had several different weekly specials, including the drink one we participated in, so that is another way to make your dollar stretch. Our service was okay - it was not bad, but not spectacular. All of the staff that we interacted with were nice and helpful when needed. Overall, we had a satisfactory experience dining here for the first time. Personally, I did not think it was anything unique or exceptionally delicious that I would seek out to eat here on a regular basis. However, nothing was necessarily bad, and I would recommend stopping if you are in the area and wanting some Mexican cuisine!