Such a fun experience! The staff at the Landing location were truly amazing. Great vibes and…read moreperfect recommendations. The restaurant was very clean and had subtle plant decor that I enjoyed. The food was delicious and the blue corn tortillas and margaritas served in skull glasses were really nice touches! My personal ratings: The classic margarita 10/10 Queso 10/10 Esquites 9/10 Pizza with carne asada 10/10 Barria tacos 6/10 Fish tacos 10/10 Al Pastor tacos 5/10 Pork belly 8/10 I will definitely be back the next time that I am in the area! Side note: The corn on the Cobb for a cigar in the logo was a really clever touch.

First time here and I wish we had tried it sooner. Great taco's . Their chips they serve with the…read morequeso and Guacamole is outstanding! They use the same for their taco's but are soft. Reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Terrific service as our waitress was very busy and I got tired just watching hustle all evening. A plain Jane restaurant with indoor,outdoor and bar seating.

Loved this place! Came here on a Tuesday and they had BOGO. What a great deal…read more We started out with the queso with chips. Next came the tacos- Mongolian, Gringo and Korean. These were the best we've had in the Sarasota area. They were out of a lot items. Service was terrific. Neat interior with bar seating , tables with coaches and regular tables. This restaurant is not to be missed!

Tacos, but not what you're thinking about when you think of tacos. These are fusion food on tacos…read more The best: Thai shrimp with all kinds of tasty bits and tofu with different tasty bits. Falafel taco with tzatziki sauce was a switch. Least interesting: Mongolian beef. Too bland. Would have been better with some sort of spicy chili sauce. Good service. Reasonable prices.

Dinner at La Reina was nothing short of exceptional. My partner ordered the chicken sopes--two…read moregenerously sized, beautifully composed pieces that were crisp, tender, and layered with perfectly balanced flavors. I went for three beef birria tacos, and they were absolutely scrumptious: rich, deeply seasoned, and clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients. We started with a large serving of freshly made guacamole, paired with what tasted like homemade chips--warm, crisp, and impossible to stop eating. Everything on the table tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. To drink, I enjoyed a cold Modelo, while my companion had a distinctive mango brew that was light, refreshing, and delicious. Quite honestly, this may be the best Mexican food I've ever had--whether in the United States or in Mexico. La Reina is a true standout and an absolute must-visit in Sarasota.

We always get Fajitas ,for some reason, and they have some of the best around. I get the steak and…read moreshrimp combo and my wife gets the chicken fajitas. Always made with fresh ingredients and some of the best around. Next time I'm going to try the Brisket tacos I saw being served at another table. Service is always great and a nice Mexican theme decor. A must try!

Fantastic,food and service! They catered my daughter's wedding yesterday and they did a fabulous…read morejob! Highly recommend them for dinner or an event you need catered. Try their Sangria, it was a big hit!

Very solid Mexican restaurant! The salsa had some good heat and it was cool that they make their…read morechips homemade. I had the chicken fajitas and my husband had the chicken milanesa. We were both very satisfied with our meals. The vibe felt very authentic and comfortable, which we appreciated. Service was a little slow, but understandable considering how busy it was. Our waitress was very sweet, we liked her a lot. I did wish the meals had a bit more flavor to them, but everyone has different preferences. Would come again!

A group from our complex went here for lunch on a rainy Monday(party of 12)…read more The restaurant was not crowded- large venue in historic building downtown Sarasota. The salsa had a nice consistency to it and the chips were crisp. My Bueno bowl was very large with rice, lettuce, avocado, black beans, queso and chicken (substantial and filling), very little kick. We finished with Churro bites which was a nice ending. Tasty, hefty portions and reasonably priced American Mexican for downtown dining. Worth a return trip.

Spacious restaurant with plenty of seating with a choice of outdoor tables. We were seated by a…read morefriendly waitress who offered us menus and iced water. I asked about the sangrias where she suggested the red wine option and I obliged. It was good. We decided to go simple since we were flying the next morning. We started with chips and salsa .. first time I've ever seen it as an ordered item and not complementary. The chips were fresh and the salsa abundant. I liked the salsa; more like a puree and not chunky. It was really good. Then we had the 3-cheese quesadilla and 3 ground beef taco platter and shared. The tacos were crispy and generously stuffed with meat and the quesadillas were warm and served with a ramiken of sour cream. Our dinner was pleasant and filling but we couldn't finish it all.

Absolutely delicious and authentic meal! Just what we were looking for when showing our nephew…read morearound the area. We enjoyed queso, guacamole, tacos, enchiladas, chicken mole, and other such dishes. All were so good and almost no leftovers! Our server was attentive and friendly, our glasses were full the whole meal and the food was hot/fresh. And you can't beat the decor and atmosphere - very lively and great for any occasion! Highly recommend giving a try!

Got away from The downtown hustle and bustle- and went for Mexican.... Came for the mariachi…read moreband... but it wasn't to be tonight. Oh well. Waited for a table about 20 min- which gave us enough time to get some margaritas. We could sit at the bar- or outside...but we snagged two chairs at the bar. Attendee was friendly and made nice drinks. Food was delish. Chips and salsa were freely given- menu says free with all meals. (Someone posted a complaint about being charged)... Anyhow- we enjoyed our meal. Busy place , but food came quickly and we loved our meals. I had the carne asada- waiter said the steak fajitas is a lot of food and I didn't need too much... I ordered it medium rare... and I would say it came medium well- a "little"pink... but more done than expected...it was still good.. I guess I would order it rare. rice and beans were tasty and also came with pico and tortillas. Chili Rellanos with beef had at least two or theee peppers... and stuffed full of beef- had to take half home. The combo plate also was fab. Tamal, tostado and taquito- yum... had to take some home of this too. Happy to have tried this establishment- and will be back.

I LOVE this place! Francesca did a beautiful job of taking care of us (me and my dog) on the patio…read moreoutside - just after sunset. Great live music. Delicious food. Fabulous margaritas! The BEST guacamole in town.

The customer service was great, "Justine" was friendly m, attentive and very professional…read more The food was pretty good, my wife gave her meal a 10 which grouper tacos with black beans & rice. I rate my meal a 7 because mine was a little salty and I had the brisket tacos with refried beans and rice. Also the chips were a little salty in spots. Overall we enjoyed our meal and the customer service made the experience really good. We will definitely return

Best Mexican restaurant in Sarasota & Manatee Counties. I've enjoyed every meal there; although…read moretheir Sopa de Mariscos would be better with more gambas & less pulpo . Workers are very friendly & service is superior. Always have an excellent fresh fish special. Very highly recommended! DAVID I. KASSE

This restaurant is very popular. During our visit, the restaurant is packed with customers. We got…read morethe last table for five that can my party. The restaurant ambience is very festive. We were attracted by their daily special on the restaurant board. I got their daily special with grilled mahi mahi that top with grilled shrimp and octopus. The octopus is really good and surprisingly tasty. We also got the combo fajitas with shrimp, steak, and chicken. This is also a good dish. Overall we enjoyed our time there. The food is good. Service is a bit slow, the price is reasonable.

No joke, this was one of the best burritos I have ever had!! I saw they had a California burrito on…read morethe menu (which I love), but sadly they didn't have fries in the burrito, so it already felt un-authentic. I went with the steak burrito instead and it was so delicious! Fresh ingredients, not too big, and the salsa verde was the perfect topping! Don't be fooled that it is located within a gas station, the food is great!

I'm was not even done with my food and had to write a review from how good this is. The guacamole…read moresauce at the sauce caddy is not to be missed. Phenomenal authentic Mexican food. Delicious, hot and really fresh. I had the Chile relleno and I'm from Los Angeles originally, this is the real deal here. Choice food and very sweet staff. I have had horchata all over the state. This topples my last rated #1 horchata and give it to Taco Jalisco! Muchas gracias paisanos!

We are new to Sarasota and wanted Mexican for Cinco de Mayo. We had passed El Toro Bravo a few…read moretimes and decided to try it. We wanted to get a to go order. They were extremely busy of course because of the day and I waited a bit longer for the order than what I would imagine is normal. I wasn't upset in the least because they were playing live music in the parking lot , had a portable bar out front and a very cool silent auction to pass the time. We ordered steak fajitas, a veggie quesadilla and chips and salsa. There were no complaints at all. The food was fresh and hot. The chips are those classic Mexican restaurant style and the salsa was classic and delicious. The portions sizes were very strong for the prices paid. This place is going to our go-to spot for Mexican from now on. They also serve Todd's sauce. It is a must try. I liked it on chips and the quesadilla.

We just took my mom there and she loved it absolutely loved it. I can't say enough about the…read moreservice the staff there is great. Every time we have gone we just have smiles on the inside of our stomachs while our taste bites dance in our oral cavity all I can say is hola gracias go get some support this local Sarasota favorite the food's phenomenal your services absolutely great the ambiance it's good for families first dates grandmothers grandfathers good kids bad kids just go you deserve it.