We've rounded up Oakwood's top Mexican spots for you to try.
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3885 Mundy Mill Rd Ste 101, Oakwood
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“Buenos y económico”
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3616 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch
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“Don’t sleep on this place! Someone’s abeula is in here making fresh chips, salsa, and guacamole to order!!!! In the time you spent waiting at that other mexi-table in town you could have had a made to Order fresh meal here made with Love.”
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3615 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood
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“Even though they were short staffed and it was lunch time, my food came out and was great and perfectly made! The cashier was friendly even tho I could tell she was pressed about the customers being happy and having their orders out quickly. These employees dont get paid enough because people were being a little rude and clearly the employees can only do so much.”
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4108 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford · 10 miles
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“Anya was great!! She helped me with my order today and she was bright and happy, and provided excellent service!! A great asset as an employee!!”
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5533 Atlanta Highway Ste A, Flowery Branch · 4.08 miles
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“Excellent food and service. Authentic menu and options for everyone. Definitely stop in!”
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1943 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast Suite 900, Gainesville · 7.87 miles
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“This place is awesome! The queso is addicting, the margs addicting… the food… fire! Diana was our server and she rocked it!”
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3652 Wallis Road, Flowery Branch · 1.1 miles
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“Amazing food! So much better than the corporate chain spots in the area that offer the same type of food.”
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1325 Buford Highway Northeast Ste 106, Buford · 12.17 miles
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“Had a fabulous evening at Don Jose, April our server was great, friendly and attentive and made our night extra special ✈️ great local place, food was tasty and came out quick!”
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1210 Thompson Bridge Road Ste F, Gainesville · 6.97 miles
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“S Stopped while traveling! Great margaritas, fantastic food, and service!!!!”
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2655 Buford Highway Northeast, Buford · 9.33 miles
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“I’ve been to a lot of Mexican spots around all around Georgia, but this place stands out as having hands-down the best food at the most affordable prices. The flavors are authentic and spot-on every single time—whether it’s the tacos, burritos, or fajitas, everything tastes fresh and made with care. No skimping on portions either! What really seals the deal is the quick service. I can pop in for lunch or dinner and be in and out fast without ever feeling rushed, which is perfect for busy days. The food consistency is impressive too—I’ve ordered the same dishes multiple times and they’re always delicious, never a letdown. If you’re looking for great Mexican food that won’t break the bank and comes with friendly, speedy service, this is your spot. Highly recommend—it’s become my go-to!”
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6986 McEver Road, Buford · 7.39 miles
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“Great food, better than 99 percent of restaurants in flowery branch.”
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4025 Winder Highway Ste 460, Flowery Branch · 2.7 miles
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“I didn't want to write this review because I want to keep this place to myself...lol... but seriously, Los Cuates is my GO TO Mexican at least once a week in Oakwood/ Flowery Branch! Great food, great prices, and the BEST staff/owners! If you haven't been, try it!”
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107 East Main Street Northeast, Buford · 10.07 miles
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“Our server today, Henry, was very polite, pleasant and friendly. The food is always fresh and delicious. We always opt for the steak instead of chicken because it’s always delicious and tender!”
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203B East E Butler Parkway, Gainesville · 6.09 miles
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“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!”
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3204 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville · 1.37 miles
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“Great omelette that I couldn't finish. Nicely crisp potatoes. Outstanding service.”
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1705 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville · 4.57 miles
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“Reminds me of the first El Som that oepned on Thompson Bridge Rd 40 years ago, but a step above. Excellent food and service!”
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112 Bradford Street Northeast, Gainesville · 6 miles
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“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.”
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3421 Ridge Road, Buford · 9.61 miles
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“Excellent services sandra , thanks for everything , the food was delicious love it .. thanks again 🙏🙏🙏”
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125 John W Morrow Jr Parkway Suite 210, Gainesville · 5.36 miles
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“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.”
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4545 South Lee Street Ste. A, Buford · 10.62 miles
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“Best beef Barbacoa in NE Georgia!”
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3602 Southland Drive, Flowery Branch · 1.07 miles
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“Great authentic Mexican!!”
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275 Pearl Nix Parkway Suite 2, Gainesville · 5.03 miles
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“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.”
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33 Buford Village Way Suite 311, Buford · 10.13 miles
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“Delicious and amazing! Our family loves it here!”
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7367 Spout Springs Road Suite 150, Flowery Branch · 8.11 miles
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“I love the food it’s delicious and the service is good too”
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115 Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton · 11.69 miles
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“Great service! Friendly and delicious food!”
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2475 South Waterworks Road, Buford · 9.2 miles
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“Great Family owned restaurant and genuine Mexican cuisine! They truly take the time to make you feel like family!”
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891 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville · 5.07 miles
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“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.”
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Atlanta Highway, Gainesville · 3.62 miles
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“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.”
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1625 Buford Highway Northeast, Buford · 11.52 miles
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“Muy buena comida muy buena atención”
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1299 Industrial Boulevard, Gainesville · 3.97 miles
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“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 🌟 🤩 ✨ 💛 😍”
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Gainesville · 4.57 miles
“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!!”
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4430 Nelson Brogdon Boulevard, Buford · 11.71 miles
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“First time stopping by, and was blown away by the food! By far the BEST barbacoa I’ve ever had! Not to mention the owner and all the stuff are so, so nice!”
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4830 Golden Parkway, Buford · 7.06 miles
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“we are in from out of town. food is ridiculously great! my family loved it as well so did I. great service. highly recommend”
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400 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville · 4.88 miles
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“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!”
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4685 South Lee Street, Buford · 10.51 miles
“I'm typically not a major fan of Mexican restaurants because most of them have been Americanized. They may call the food two different names, but they're usually the same items throughout any major restaurant chains but this place is completely different. It felt like I was in Mexico sitting at Grandma's table while she fed me. The food was delicious and authentic. The service was excellent and I will definitely be coming back. They have a homemade drink that tastes like straight juice. It doesn't taste like artificial sweeteners or artificial flavoring or food dye. It tastes like they picked them squeezed it and served it to you and it's divine. The food doesn't taste like the same Americanized food items you will find at most Mexican restaurants nothing tasted like it came from a can everything tasted like it was made from scratch. The restaurants clean the kitchens clean. Oh and one more thing, the price is quite fair.”
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3170 Frontage Road, Gainesville · 1.04 miles
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“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.”
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2888 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville · 3.63 miles
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“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...”
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3008 Harmony Church Road, Gainesville · 8.53 miles
“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. 🍹”
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920 Main Street Southwest, Gainesville · 5.6 miles
“El mejor lugar bien animado para bailar”
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6072 Hwy 53, Braselton · 10.04 miles
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“If you are looking for exceptional Mexican food, you can’t miss El Centinela. They provide exceptional value with delicious food. Many of their servers have been there for years and are so friendly and kind. I cannot recommend them enough!”
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6820 Keith Bridge Road Ste d, Gainesville · 7.99 miles
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“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”
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1975 GA Hwy 211, Hoschton · 10.18 miles
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“Our first visit 7-15-2025 it was great I had taco salad it was the best I’ve ever had My grandson had wings loved it and also had fried rice everything was delicious and fresh We we’re lucky got the only table open it was packed try it out you will love it”
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3446 Winder Highway, Flowery Branch · 1.34 miles
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“Our favorite Mexican restaurant! The manager ,William Fernandez works hard to keep the customers happy by stopping by tables, sees that everything is outstanding from the food to the service. Stop in and you will be very pleased.”
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2458 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville · 8.31 miles
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“Great California burrito! Thx 🙏🏻”
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601 South Enota Drive Northeast Suite 601, Gainesville · 7.03 miles
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“Reminds me of the first El Som that oepned on Thompson Bridge Rd 40 years ago, but a step above. Excellent food and service!”
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1714 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville · 3.57 miles
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“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.”
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1000 Athens Street, Gainesville · 6.28 miles
“Best tacos I love it!!!! 😍😍😍”
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415 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville · 4.55 miles
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“prueba los micheladas?!!!”
Mexican
503 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville · 4.44 miles
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4195 South Lee Street, Buford · 11.25 miles
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“Food was great. Service was good. I was nervous because people who were just hanging out. They appeared to be friends or family that just sit and look at people. Then, bartenders letting customers get so plastered that they fall and hit their face and their clothes not being on is not a family atmosphere. Then, we left because what appeared like a gang that came in. I do not recommend sitting and eating here. Food is good for a to go order.”
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