Don't you love good surprises? Yeah, me too…read more I'm a long fan of Vallarta's... and had been to most locations-except for two. This was one of them. For some reason, I never seemed to be in the area during margarita hours. That changed on Saturday, when we met up here for a weekend wind-down. It's bigger inside than you think-with a large dining room and a roomy separate bar area. I love the colorful Mexican-inspired tables and the tile on the room divider. There's a fun and festive vibe flowing in here. I'm very familiar with the Vallarta's menu and knew I wanted the cheese dip. You can use the complimentary chips (that come with salsa) for dipping, but I was craving the warm, soft tortillas---totally worth the extra $1.50 for three of them. I could have been full on that, but couldn't resist ordering one of the combos. For $16.95 (as of June 2026), I had a taco (beef/crunchy), an enchilada (cheese with verde sauce) and a chile poblano (no tomato sauce on top). What an amazing mix of flavors and textures-so tasty and filling, I took more than half of it home. That taco was stuffed with well-cooked beef, crunchy fresh lettuce and their yummy white cheese. Divine! The verde sauce had tons of spice and a depth of flavor. And the stuffed and battered poblano was huge! This is a massive value for money... and so satisfying! And the adorable sun shaped lime wedge on the margarita... sensational!!! That's their Instagram moment... and such a fun extra. So, I expected the solid food and fun atmosphere. But the service took this to the next level. Carlos was so accommodating. He really listened-made great suggestions-always picked the perfect moment to check in. He brought a plastic bag with the box for leftovers-and even a container for the remaining queso. His kindness and thoughtfulness is so appreciated-and elevated this experience. Bravo-and thank you. This location is in a bustling strip mall, on the south side of SR 54... just west of Wesley Chapel (the Caribou Coffee Shop is right in front of it-and there's a Trampoline jumping place next door). There's lots of parking-and you guys know how I love that. Can't wait to go back and bring the whole crew with me!

First time here and was pretty impressed…read more As usual they offered chips and salsa that was pretty good. Personally wish it had a little more of a bite but that's just me! I ordered the Grande Burrito. Great size and packed full of meat and other filling. They offer 2 different sauces for topping so of course I went with both half and half. One was more tangy and lite bite to it, other had more tomato base with a creamy under tone. Both are great but the green sauce was my favorite. Service was good overall. Kinda wish the waiter came around a little more as they weren't very busy but he did keep my water topped off for the most part so can't complain too much. Overall this looks like a Mexican restaurant but way more themed chairs. Really makes the whole place pop more than regular boring chairs. Local place to the house will definitely stop by for more food and drinks.

Great food & service! Always a fun experience!…read more Waitress was fantastic & so much fun!

Let me clarify first, our waiter deserves 5 stars and he was great…read more CHUY's: a Pathetic attempt at Mexican food The food is a 1 star though. Honestly, hands down the worst attempt at Mexican food I've ever had. This place honestly is a disgrace to Mexican food. The salsa was pathetic, no flavor and tasted like plain tomatoes. The second "salsa" we were told is a house favorite. It was literally a cold tomatillo ranch, gross. I got 2 ground beef enchiladas with Tex mex and a chili relleno. The enchiladas were not good but were also not the worst thing ever. The chili relleno however, tasted like a frozen pack of TGI Fridays mozzarella sticks from the store. No joke, you could taste the freezer burn on them. The beans were watery and had no flavor. The rice, you could easily tell has been sitting in a fridge at least over night. It was dry, hard, and also had no flavor. It amazes me these restaurant owners want to have a successful business, but insist on cutting corners and not making fresh food. Your food sucks and I won't be back. I wouldn't even let my dogs eat this food. Harsh huh? Simple solution, make your own food. If you want a successful restaurant, make your own tortillas, cook your own beef, make your sauce fresh everyday, shred fresh cheese, STOP CUTTING CORNERS. Any person with a good palette can clearly tell everything has either been sitting in a freezer or a fridge over night. The ambiance is also quirky and I'm not sure what themes they're going with. Woods, bricks, dogs on the wall, 90's color schemes, it's just not it. It takes me 5 minutes to make great food at home, I'll never understand why restaurants can't do the same. This is the type of place you see on a Gordon Ramsay show that he tries to save. My taste buds will never forgive me for eating here, don't make the same mistake.

You know the food is good when it's made outside of a gas station. Great quality and service. To go…read moreorders are always on time and the staff is friendly. I love their buffalo chicken burrito! I get it every time but everything they make is delicious. Their sauces taste homemade and are super tasty. The spot is easy to get in and out of and at a convenient location no matter which way you're coming from. They have tables and music if you want to sit and eat. The food never disappoints, give it a try!

It may not look like much being outside of a gas station, but don't judge a book by its cover!…read moreTheir food is phenomenal! They have a lot of delicious options! You can order there but ordering online is easy as well. The food is always ready on time or earlier. They pack up your order with care and you can choose sauces when you pick up. I personally love their steak burrito, it is large and very filling. The ingredients are great quality as well. The staff is always friendly and provide your order as quickly as possible. There is a cute setup with tents, lights, and music if you'd like to sit & relax while you eat. Highly recommend!

Amazing!!! All the food was amazing and the staff was…read moreamazing. Super cute Food Truck with games for the kids and tons of parking.

Love this location and vibration of this food truck. Right on the side of 41 in Lutz and a bunch of…read morepicnic tables are available. There is also a covered section right by the truck where you order. It is run very efficiently and has immaculate flavor and options. They treat every order individually and are not concerned with getting it out as quick as possible but as tasty as possible. There is also a freezer with drinks so you can wash your meal down with specialty juices/sodas. First time ever having a torta on sourdough and it definitely didn't disappoint! Nice vibe at night and they have string lights hanging(may just be a little buggy) but hey it's Florida

Greeted by a very friendly waitress. It was a cute little restaurant with simple decor. The food…read morewas exceptional for the price! I ordered lamb tacos the were very fresh and delicious, the chips and salsa were very good and the fruit water was just a tad too sweet for me so I took it to go with my husband's chicken burrito and he enjoyed them both. My only dislike was the exterior access bathrooms.

Hubby's favorite - they make their sauces If authentic is…read morewhat you are looking for, this is the place. They make their own sauce (none of the commercially produced stuff) and to my husband that is the key to a good Mexican restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful and the seating area was clean. It's small place, great for a peaceful meal. The food is priced right and the portions are good. We have been in the area for 2 years looking for a place that makes their own sauce and this is the first we have found. Hard to believe with so many options around so few take the time to do this. Thank you Cielito Linda, we will be back!

Wow, the food here is so excellent. Great service always quiet. Look at this tilapia and Yolanda…read morefabulous

San Jose really is a great Mexican option especially in the land o lakes/lutz area. The lutz…read morelocation is a little better overall in my opinion . The staff is friendly and I always have a great service anytime I visit. I normally don't eat much but I have tried their tacos and quesadillas which are pretty good. Drinks are the only thing that are hit or miss with the house margarita. Some days are stronger than others. Overall a good place to check out anytime you're in the mood for Mexican in this area.

Just an incredible offering on a lengthy menu located near Connerton. I believe they are related to…read morethe Vallarta's family chain. Excellent food in a comfortable dining room with mariachi music tableside.

Decent food... Decent service... But any company that thinks they can get away with PRICE GOUGING,…read moreneed to be held accountable. $4.15 for an unsweetened ice tee... An item that costs the company nickels.. As were forced to endure getting fd by anyone and everyone that will try to get away with it, let's boycott these losers, and give your money to the companies that can offer fair and comprehensive pricing for their menu. When there was the avian flue that drove up the cost of eggs... It was understandable to be charged a surcharge.. WTF has driven up the cost of tee this much, if not for absolute greed?