45 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!“

“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!“

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

“Displayed hatred towards the Hispanic community that has always supported them. Family promotes mass deportation.“

“Let me start by saying the positives, the servers were great, the atmosphere was great, the drinks were great. Honestly their homemade chips could use more salt, if it even had any. But what offended me was their version of huarache. The left photo I took from “their” photos. Which I will say I am impressed for their consistency. Because I ordered my huarache with a side of salsa picante. The next photo is what a real huarache is suppose to look like and tastes 100% better.
Let me leave the audience with this tip. If you’re going to act the part for the lead role at least repair for the part. If you fail, take it off the menu or do something else.“

“I recently visited this authentic Mexican taco restaurant, and the experience was amazing! The owner and his wife, Lupita, were incredibly kind to my fiancé and me. We ordered chicken, chorizo, and asada tacos, and they were all perfectly made and absolutely delicious. I also got the roasted cake, and it was so good that I left no crumbs! Even though this place is a bit farther for me, I will happily make the drive to eat here again. Thanks again, Lupita!

I recently visited this authentic Mexican taco restaurant, and the experience was amazing! The owner and his wife, Lupita, were very kind to my fiancé and me. We ordered chicken, chorizo, and asada tacos, and they were all perfectly prepared and delicious. I also ordered the torta de asada, and it was so good that I didn't leave a single crumb! Although this place is a little far for me, I will gladly make the trip to eat here again. Thanks again, Lupita!“

“Amazing food and I love the frozen margaritas! Wonderful staff and great customer service!“

“Today we had dinner at La Montaña Grill for the first time and we were delighted. From the micheladas to the agua fresco, everything was delicious, and the potato taquitos, a weekend special, were a true delight. However, what really made our experience unforgettable was the extraordinary service with Mr. Carlos. Their attention was impeccable, always friendly and attentive to every detail, which made our visit something truly special. We will return without a doubt! Highly recommended!“

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

“TIO LOCO TAQUERIA- Oakwood, GA

If you're in the Oakwood area and craving some Birria Tacos, TIO LOCO is worth a visit! This nice little spot is tucked off to the side of the BP gas station on Hwy 53 (beside the COOKOUT), right off 985. The address might say Gainesville, but for me, this is Oakwood.

The Birria Tacos here are solid—juicy, flavorful, and sure to satisfy your taco cravings. They of course have your other menu items that you may want to check out, but I've been on a birria kick for a while now ? It's definitely a spot to check out if you’re nearby!

#RoliEats #BirriaTacos #TioLocoTaqueria #OakwoodEats #goodeats #GainesvilleGA #TacoLover“

“5 stars food was awesome! Some of the best most authentic Mexican food. Don’t let the ambience fool you their food was amazing. I would 100% go back. Al pastor tacos were very good! Can’t wait to try other stuff. Also the price you can’t beat it.“

“Great California burrito! Thx 🙏🏻“

“Until now I have not found another similar one in Gainesville, the preparation of the dough for the gorditas seems special to me, the dough and the filling are well sewn as well as its Menudo, except the chicken flautas are not like the ones at Plaza Fiesta but we give them 5 ⭐️“

“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!!“

“best food around would cone again“

“Let me start by saying I eat a lot of Mexican food. I eat it a couple times a week. This is the best burrito I've ever had. The flavor is amazing and every bite had a cheese pull! I've never had a burrito like that. It's like a burrito quesadilla fusion and I love it! Will be back soon.“

“BEST AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD IN GAINESVILLE“

“El mejor lugar bien animado para bailar“

“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.“

“Best tacos I love it!!!! 😍😍😍“

“we are in from out of town. food is ridiculously great! my family loved it as well so did I. great service. highly recommend“

“Went last Sunday afternoon with friends and they had live music which was awesome! I don't eat meat but I asked if they could make me a bean, rice, nopal, and avocado burrito, and they did! Friendly staff and the restaurant is decorated really nice after the remodel. Michelada was also DELICIOUS. Will be going back!“

“This restaurant was delicious. They had an enchilada special on the day that we went. All of the food was delicious the homemade guacamole was chunky and tasted so fresh. The prices are great, the staff is great, they have great music and an excellent bar. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!“

“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.“

“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.“

“rico el filete de pescado a la plancha.“

“The food was superb and flavorful. The service and the workers were exceptional. I highly recommend the street corn! The salsas could be a bit more flavorful and some a tad spicer, but I'm sure in time it'll improve! If you're looking for a great bite of mexican food, you should definitely give it a try here.
They even have a small play area for the kiddos so mad respect since you rarely see those anymore.

Kid-friendliness: Little indoor play area“

“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“

“food was on point wish I could take this restaurant home with me“

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

“Nice and quick stop good food“

“Louis was the best server we have had in a long time. He made our meal a fantastic time. The food was delicious 😋“

“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!“

“We used to frequent this place every week. When they closed we were very sad. Upon reopening we have had 1 good experience every time we have tried it. Really hate this as we loved this place. Tonight our server did not listen to anything we ordered. 3 meals came out wrong. 3 drink orders came out wrong. We ordered a cheese dip after we were seated only to have to remind the server about it 30 mins later. I really do not know if it is limited staffing as they look fully staffed. All I can say is I truly miss this place before it closed for so many months. Think we are done giving them chance after chance.“

“me encanta su servicio y rapidez y un buen sabor“

“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!!!“

“Everything needed to enjoy a dependably yummy Moe’s burrito was provided and stocked for us and all other costumers! The service provided was very welcoming and excellent. “Welcome to Moe’s!!”

Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free on Sundays!!“

“Don't let the gas station throw you off, this place is amazing.
The best torta I've had, very affordable, with very refreshing horchata.
The staff is nice and respectful.
If you're driving by and craving good Mexican, this is the place to go!“

“Not only have I recently got hooked, I got the rest of the office hooked.Their food has a very authentic taste, exactly what I grew up with.Clean place, great friendly service, consistent with orders.They get very busy lunch time (duh) so plan accordingly when ordering.Tips: cash only!“

“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!!!“

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

“Freshly prepared food their service cleanliness everything about this deltaco is great must visit and very friendly and family atmosphere“

“I've been to many Chipotles, and this one is the best I have ever been too. Ever since the manager Jocelyn took over several months ago, I've noticed a huge change in how clean everything is and how consistent the orders are. I drive out of my way to come to this location. Everyone that works at this location is exceptional. Very impressed with this location and the team that works so hard there! Thank you guys.“

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

“Great food and atmosphere“