19 Best Mexican Restaurants in Gainesville

Navigate Gainesville's Mexican food scene with Restaurantji's recommendations. Try the best Chips Salsa, Chips and Salsa, Tacos, and more in town.

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville Mexican • $$
3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Mulita Mojada de Birria Arroz Beans Sour Cream Pico de Gallo Queso
Arroz Frijoles Pico de Gallo Guacamole Y Lechuga
Steak Fajitas with Salad Rice and Refried Beans
Enchilada De Pollo Con Mole Enchiladas
Mulita Mojada de Birria Sin Queso
Birria Tacos Asi Es Como Salen
Tortillas Salsa de Habuchelas
Fresh Table Side Guacamole
Ceviche Vuelve À la Vida
Camarones En Mojo de Ajo

“Absolutely 💯 %recommended restaurant. Very tasty and unique food,margarita drinks specially coconut 🥥 is to die for.Erika our server was really amazing and attentive. Will definitely come back“

4.9 Superb2777 Reviews
Cantina Añejo Sports Bar • $$
1680 W University Ave Suite 10, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Cheese Quesadilla
Side Salsa Verde 1 Oz
Side Guac Large 4 Oz
Cast Iron Fajitas
Picanha Del Patron
Side Cantina Fries
Shrimp Rancheros
Mexican Trifecta
Churro Crullers
Cabo Fish Tacos

“Took my boys in a tour of UF and our guided recommend we grab a bite here. The tacos did not disappoint! Everyone enjoyed their meal and our waitress was wonderful. The owner made sure to make his rounds and check on each table during our visit.“

4.1 Good82 Reviews
Tacos 352 Mexican • $
8181 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Street Corn on the Cob Asada Burrito Steak Nachos
Left Al Pastor Right Carne Asada
Chicken Quesadilla De Pollo
Street Corn and Asada Tortas
Carne Asada Quesadilla
El Pastor Quesadillas
Chips and Queso Dip
Carne Asada Tacos
Birria Quesadilla
Breakfast Burrito

“Tacos 352 is so underrated! The food is absolutely amazing!“

4.6 Superb128 Reviews
Linda Vista Mexican • $
7070 SW Archer Rd Suite 3102, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Enchiladas Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes
Taco Salad Fajitas Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes
Chimichanga Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Golden Enchiladas Michelada Y Margarona
Enchiladas with Ground Beef
Enchiladas Rancheras
Tacos De Carne Asada
Carne Asada Burritos
Burrito Campechano
Vegetarian Fajitas

“Best restaurant in S.W. Gainesville, everything they make is delicious. Thanks Linda Vista for feeding my Family, Howard“

4.5 Superb126 Reviews
Nopal by Cintrón Mexican • $
5112 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Kids 2 Soft Tacos with Rice & Beans
Mexican Street Corn Avocado
Nopal Steak House Salad
Pork Enchilado Burrito
Chicken Enchiladas
Carne Asada Tacos
Sweet Potato Fries
Corn Creme Brulee
Avocado Egg Rolls
Nopal House Salad

“Lisa and I have never been disappointed with the food or service. Their specials are great.“

4.5 Superb111 Reviews
TonyDillas Mexican • $
1720 S Main St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

The Burrito and Lil Quesadilla
Yellow Rice & Black Beans
Nachos and Cheese
Breakfast Burrito
Fried Quesadillas
Beef Quesadilla
Avocado Crema
Spiced Carrots
Queso Fresco
Veggie Style

“Everything was on point, we had the chef special, egg rolls, a burrito and a taco. My fave was the Al pastor egg roll, the beans and rice were really good also! Very strong 8/10 if you’re looking for great Mexican food Tony is your guy!“

4.9 Superb55 Reviews
La Tienda Mexican • $
2204 SW 13th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Steak Chimichanga with Rice and Beans
Corn Chips with Salsa and Queso
Quesadilla Corn Same Azado
Mexican Rice and Refried
Chips Salsa and Queso
Bistec A la Mexicana
Enchiladas Rajas
Chips and Salsa
Refried Beans
Chicken Soup

“I've been hunting for an authentic Mexican restaurant since we moved to Florida 1 year ago. This is it. We ate here on a Monday night, and the restaurant was packed and had plenty of take out meals going out the door. The quality of the food was equivalent to El Fagon in Playa del Carmen, my all-time favorite Mexican restaurant (if you've ever been there you know what I'm talking about!) We ordered the taco platee ( I chose 1 taco each of Al Pastor, Chorizo, and Carnitas). My husband ordered the Al Pastor burrito. Delicious! We were given both green and red salsa, both delicious and spicy. Great beer selection. The service was great. No frills decor, but that's what we expect at an authentic Mexican restaurant, so we felt right at home during our meal. If you like good Mexican food and you're in Gainesville, this place is a must visit.“

4.3 Superb153 Reviews
Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina Mexican • $
7750 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Steak Shrimp and Chicken Fajitas
Enchiladas Verdes Suizas
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo
Churros with Ice Cream
Enchiladas Rancheras
Steak Fajita for Two
Fajitas Chori Pollo
Arroz Con Camarones
Fajita de Vegetales
Chimichanga Tapatio

“Everything is awesome The food is the best one in Gainesville Frozen Margaritas are delicious“

4.2 Good133 Reviews
Midpoint Park and Eatery | Food Truck and Restaurant Park Family • $
931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Mac N Cheese with Coleslaw
Buffalo Vegan Chicken Sandwich
Deluxe Burger with Fries
Bubbly Soft Drinks
Philly Cheese Steak
Loaded Vegan Fries
Lavender Lemonade
Chicken Gyro Wrap
Mozzerella Sticks
American Tacos

“💚fantastic place plantology did not disappoint“

4.4 Superb66 Reviews
Los Pollos Mexican • $
3120 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Bowl
Quesadilla

“food was great first time there“

4.6 Superb38 Reviews
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
4401 NW 25th Pl., Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Regular Fiesta Quesadilla
Chicken Enchilada
Enchiladas Supreme
Tacos De Alambre
Steak Chimichanga
Tacos De Carnitas
Chicken Burrito
Tacos Al Pastor
Chicken Fajitas
Tacos Al Carbon

“Thank you for the friendly awesome service and delicious Mexican food!!! Mexicans love great Mexican food! We had a fabulous UF graduation dinner with our party of 25!! The margaritas were amazing! Shots of patron helped get the party on! My daughter loved the birria tacos. My husband said the churasco steaks melted in his mouth! Two bites and down! Delicious!! I can’t tell you how grateful we are to you guys! We chose you because my daughter is part Mexican and because of your rating on google and you lived up to that!! Thank you again!!!! Happy cinco de mayo! Go Gators!! 🐊🐊💙🧡❤️🥑💚🇲🇽🇺🇸“

4.2 Good85 Reviews
Locos por Tacos Food Truck Mexican • $
1712 SW 13th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Loca Quesadilla
Papas Locas

“Great flavor and great people!“

4.8 Superb23 Reviews
La Fiesta Mexican Grille Mexican • $
9513 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Two Tacos Rice and Beans Large Queso Dip
Their Surf and Turf Burrito
Side Salsa Verde
Chips and Salsa
Fried Ice Cream
Chicken Fajitas
Fajita Burrito
Tortilla Chips
Steak Mexicano
Shrimp Fajitas

“Super cool mexican restaurant, delicious food, clean restroom, great service, lovely experience! I highly recommend it! 5 stars“

4 Good189 Reviews
Los Tacos de mi abuela Mexican • $
5516 NW 13th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Taco De Lengua Taco
Antonjitos

“This little food truck is on NW 13th Street on the way to Home Depot on the west side of the road by the hydraulic store building. The tacos are 4 for $12 and you can select two meats. I chose lengua and burria. The lengua was cut very small and was chewy, whereas it is usually the most tender meat. So my guess is that it is not a popular menu item and may not be a great choice from a food truck. But I gave it a whirl. The birria was really beef and taste more like barbacoa. It was good, too. They use the very small soft corn tortillas so when 4 are laid out, it fills a 'to go' box. They were not the best but far from the worst tacos. I will go again to try the other meats. Very friendly and efficient young man takes the order and the ladies prepare the food. I do love that they put the tortillas on the grill as well as a half jalapeno, so the burn marks show. It is good and fairly quick. Worth a stop!“

4.5 Superb26 Reviews
Boca Fiesta Mexican • $
232 SE 1st St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
Rice Bowl with Fish
Chicken Chimichanga
Chips and Guacamole
Steak Burrito
Street Tacos
Gator Taco
Shrimp Taco
Enchiladas
Chips Salsa

“The food was great and well seasoned. The service was fast and friendly. I had gator bites, a fish taco and a steak taco. The fish taco was a bit too saucy for me but the flavor for both tacos was awesome.
Would highly recommend.

It was hard to find on the GPS but after we parked in the garage we walked to the door which is off the street.
There are plenty of vegetarian options as well.“

4.1 Good68 Reviews
La Pasadita Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
4126 NW 6th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas de Mole Rojo O Verde
Camarones A la Diabla Plate
Mexican Style Carnitas Taco
Soft Mexican Style Tacos 3
Burrito de Carne O Pollo
Free Chips and Salsa
Tostada de Ceviche
Tortilla de Maíz
Costillas de Res
Fajita Campechana

“We really enjoyed the food, but the service was a let down. One entrée came out before the other 2, without the sides and without the tortillas. When the other entrées came out they didn't have their tortillas. The waitstaff got each item individually instead of bringing them together after we had to ask. Drinks were not refilled promptly at all.

We dined around 5:30pm.“

4 Good71 Reviews
Moe's Southwest Grill Mexican • $
3443 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

The Homewrecker Burrito
White Meat Chicken
Moe's Famous Queso
Burrito Grande
Adobo Chicken
Chicken Bowl
Burrito Bowl
Cheese Dip
Salsas
Salad

“Great Food was recommended by my manager at work“

3.9 Good42 Reviews
Mi sazón latino Mexican • $
12210 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville
5 Superb3 Reviews
Las Margaritas Mexican • $
4405 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Taco Mexican Rice & Refried Beans
Homemade Salsa and Chips
2 for 1 House Margaritas
Homemade Spicy Salsa
Vegetarian Margaritas
Chimichanga Dinner
Taco Salad Fajitas
Chicken Acapulco
Shrimp Cocktail
Chips and Salsa

“the food was awesome and the service was great very friendly“

3.8 Good154 Reviews

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