42 Best Mexican Restaurants in Gainesville

“This place is awesome! The queso is addicting, the margs addicting… the food… fire! Diana was our server and she rocked it!“

“S Stopped while traveling! Great margaritas, fantastic food, and service!!!!“

“Great customer service, delicious food & affordable prices! Oh my, the churros are soo good! We definitely felt so welcomed here. My family & I will definitely be regulars here!“

“Great omelette that I couldn't finish. Nicely crisp potatoes. Outstanding service.“

“Reminds me of the first El Som that oepned on Thompson Bridge Rd 40 years ago, but a step above. Excellent food and service!“

“I’ve only had birria tacos a couple of times, but these were excellent. After seeing the strong reviews, this place was already on my list. Then I saw a video that convinced me to finally try it, and I’m glad I did.

The tacos are packed with bold, well-balanced flavor and cooked just right. The homemade red salsa was outstanding, with the perfect amount of heat. I did not try the green salsa, but the red one alone was worth coming back for.

I also had the chance to meet the owners (family run), and they were genuinely lovely. Give this place a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.“

“Mackenzie was our server this evening and she was by far the best waitress we've encountered yet. She was personable, knowledgeable about the menu, was able to work around my dietary needs, and her suggestions were dead on! Our food was delicious! The best food we've had in a LONG TIME. We will HAVE to travel back for more as soon as we are able to. I'm going to be craving this again for a WHILE.“

“Tried the birria for the first time and it tasted very authentic and full of flavor! It taste exactly how they make them in Guadalajara Mexico. It’s like slow cooked pot roast but more flavorful! I would definitely recommend you try it as a taco or quesadilla.“

“Ariel is the best waiter at the restaurant, he is a very friendly and attentive waiter! The food was delicious 😋 We visit this restaurant 3 times a week in the evenings.“

“ORDERED MENUDO CON MAIZ....AMAZING AND HUGE PORTIONS HERE. WIFEY ORDERED FRIED CORN GORDITAS...HUGE AND PHENOMENAL TASTE,PICADILLO,ASADA,CHORIZO CON PAPA.I PERSONALLY WALKED AROUND AND EVEN IN THE KITCHEN. ALL WAS LIKE A HOSPITAL...CLEAN N TIDY. THIS LADY GOES OUT OF HER WAY, EVERYTIME. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IN A MONTH I COME. ALL 10 STARS 🌟 🤩 ✨ 💛 😍“

“Its one of those hole in the wall places that seem to always serve the best food. Great food, the staff were very friendly and nice, not alot of seating but it wasn't that big of a deal. Would definitely recommend giving it a shot at least once.“

“Quaint authentic Mexican restaurant. Having lived 6 years in Mexico, I know authentic! I ordered the Torta Regia. LOADED with refried beans, pineapple, country fried thin steak, lettuce, tomato, avacado, jalapeño, and panela cheese. SO GOOD!Very friendly staff. Google says they're open until 9pm. We showed up just before 8. We realized they were closing after we ordered, but they were super friendly and not annoyed at us. All the staff wore masks, and wore them PROPERLY. Very happy about that. We don't live in Gainesville, but we will come back!!“

“My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday. The service and food was amazing. Not realizing it was bingo night(Wednesdays) we had a blast playing. I can’t recommend this place more we had a great time. The staff was friendly and attentive.“

“Right off the gas station lot but doesn't taste like it. Birria taco made everything else on the tray feel like a warm-up act. Crispy shell, meat soaked in flavor, cheese melting out the edges. That broth--full of body, not just greasy or salty like a lot of places try to get away with. Steak taco was tender, didn't need anything extra. Chicken didn't wow me, but it held its own.

Torta came out like a full commitment. Soft bread, still toasty, avocado stacked thick, jalapeños didn't hold back. Fries not special but hot and seasoned. Quesadilla looked basic but was packed--more meat than expected, cheese actually stretchy. Wings felt like a curveball. Didn't need 'em, but lemon pepper slapped.

Nothing felt overdone or gimmicky. Just straight good food. Quick service, no attitude. Not trying to impress, just feeding you right. I'd go back tomorrow.“

“Highly recommend Lupita’s food truck if you are looking for some AUTHENTIC Mexican Food. 🇲🇽 It’s 5 minutes off Interstate 75. The food is AUTHENTIC and delicious. They have a few picnic tables to enjoy your food. We tried the birria tacos, torta, sopes, and taquitos and some chiles Torreados 🤌🏼 . They also have aguas frescas. 🍹“

“I was craving for real Mexican food and came to try El Carreton, the young man at the counter Dany took my order, he was very nice, listened what I was craving for and recommended the steak quesadillas, it was really good! Best decision ever!“

“El mejor lugar bien animado para bailar“

“Food is okay, slightly priced high especially for the “aguas frescas “ tastes like they made the from premixed bags not homemade. We ordered food before other people and got our food after they had served people after us“

“A quick snack that turned into an actual meal. We had 4 gorditas (potato and ground beef, chorizo, pork, and chicken). It was a bit messy bc of miscommunication with the lettuce and everything being on the side instead of inside. But it still tasted good. Definitely will recommend if you're in the Gainesville area...“

“I love the food here. Only reason I am giving 4 stars is because of customer service and the chairs. Each time I’ve been I don’t feel welcomed. Employees will literally look at you and not say anything while you wait for them to come and take your order. At least say hello and I’ll be with you in a minute. Also, the tables and chairs are uncomfortable. Other than that I love the food and come here very often. Especially late evening on the weekends.“

“Best tacos I love it!!!! 😍😍😍“

“prueba los micheladas?!!!“

“Reminds me of the first El Som that oepned on Thompson Bridge Rd 40 years ago, but a step above. Excellent food and service!“

“Great California burrito! Thx 🙏🏻“

“I had the Parrilla Ranchera. Absolutely outstanding. When you look into the kitchen and see who’s banging out this magic, it’s no surprise. A madre who I wouldn’t cross if my life depended on it. Highly recommended.“

“rico el filete de pescado a la plancha.“

“I had the Carnitas, Al pastor, and Barbacoa Tacos. I have been a cook/chef for 25 years and these were the most flavorful tacos I have ever eaten. Very friendly owners and staff. Great job Amigos! I will be back!“

“Very homey experience with amazing food. Well priced for a lunch or early dinner experience. Lines can sometimes lead out of the door for this hidden treasure. Staff is pleasant and food comes out quickly. Food is authentic only. This isn't your Mexican bar and grill. If you want real Mexican dishes, look no further. Plenty of parking“

“This place is truly unique!! The ice cream is fresh and creamy! I got coconut and pina colada. The coconut ice cream they have water based and milk based. The water based is fluffy and has tons of coconut in it!!! Best ice cream around!!!“

“This place is truly unique!! The ice cream is fresh and creamy! I got coconut and pina colada. The coconut ice cream they have water based and milk based. The water based is fluffy and has tons of coconut in it!!! Best ice cream around!!!“

“Every time we come, the food is sooo and the servers are always attentive and friendly. Emmanuel and Isthar make us feel like family when they take care of us. I always gravitate to the al pastor tacos, chicken chimayo, or the molcajete. My partner has tried nearly everything on the menu, but his favorite is the asada de puerco.“

“Our company was catered by Tacos Veloz for our Christmas party, and everything was excellent. We ordered through Aldo, who made sure everything was packed accurately and ready on time. We got the barbacoa, carne asada, carnitas, and horchata to-go — all of it was absolutely delicious. We even drove all the way from Dahlonega to pick it up in Gainesville, and it was well worth the trip. We will definitely be ordering from them again!“

“Muy buena atención, bonitas instalaciones, precio razonable. Excelente cocina!!“

“Gainesville probation officer is closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm. My mom and I were looking for a place for a restroom, a quick bite, and somewhere to sit and wait till the probation office opens again. Happens that Tacos Silao was less than half a mile but has no public restroom so we opted for another fast food joint. Seems really great though.“

“Placed an order through Uber eats and upon arrival my salad was missing several ingredients and had no dressing. I phoned the store and spoke with Micheal the manager on shift. Micheal was friendly and helpful. He informed me that he would gladly have my order remade at my convenience. Since my order was through Uber he couldn't refund but I could come by later in the week and simply mention my situation and his name. Thanks to Micheal and his great attitude and service my negative review has become 5 stars and I am grateful for his help. Thank you Micheal hope this review makes it to your superiors.“

“Nice and quick stop good food“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Great food and fast service even on a Friday night.“

“This is the my family's first time going to Chipotle. Unfortunately with miscommunication I thought they were out of brown rice. So I got the white rice in my bowl. I'm finished with making my bowl and the guy brings brown rice over to fill up the container. They were out of several toppings. So I put what they had in my bowl. I liked my bowl, I got steak. The food didn't have no flavor to it. My kids said also there was no flavor to the food. I unfortunately don't think I'd come back. We got chips and cheese and cheese was disgusting. They charge for chips and guacamole. They don't have a salsa bar like the other comparable restaurants. So it's a no for me and my family.“

“The bowl with black beans brown rice double steak lettuce, and guacamole. Pinch of salt. Watermelon lemonade to drink🤤“

“Outstanding, try the spicy tostada, they got rid of the menu and now you are forced to use the kiosk, it is ok and can speed up ordering. Works for me but not everyone knows how to do this.
The food was tasty and came out quickly. The app works well and I enjoyed my visit.
10/07 - I visited today and found the wall menu completely gone. The kiosk was available and I used it to order. It still gave me the option to use cash.
The food was good but the experience was sterile. No hello, no welcome, just here is your food. While I don't really need all that stuff, it's a good thing when you feel welcomed and appropriated for choosing an establishment. Next time I may choose to spend a few more dollars and go somewhere that shows appreciation and a human touch. The food was good but the experience was bland.“