This is a must place to go for authentic Mexican food...!…read more Food -- The menu is made up of plenty of mouthwatering options that will satisfy all appetites. Ordered: *Fresh table side guacamole -- This is a must have. Fresh ingredients and the right amount of spices make this a delectable starter. *Fajita Texana -- A trio of steak, chicken and shrimp served with all the sizzling fixings -- plenty of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes. This dish is shareable and incredibly mouthwatering. It's served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and tortillas: a perfect pairing for this dish. All fresh with a homestyle taste. *Margaritas -- This staple of a Mexican drink is like no other. Full of flavor, topped with dry edible fruits in a beautifully crafted glass. Service -- Our server was incredible: always courteous, professional and welcoming. Ambiance -- What a delightful and colorful place. Mariachis stop by every table and sign their hearts out; they even accept special song requests. This place is great for celebrations. There were so many birthday celebrations that evening and all were treated with spectacular happiness. Cannot say enough of this place...just that I loved it...! Cannot wait to come back when I am back in Tampa.

This restaurant is well decorated. The interior is beautiful and intriguing. I like black light…read morereflecting for the color. The light fixtures also are well designed. If you come here for the day of the death, the celebration match the decoration. We got the lunch fajitas. It is a lot of food. My wife has the enchiladas. My fajita has chicken and steak. It comes with rice, flour tortillas, bean, salsa, and more. Unfortunately the steak chicken is not on the skillet. Overall our experience is good. Love the food.

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!

Pains me to write this, after 15+ years of rave reviews…read more I knew the original owners and still friends with many of the staff (John - Manager, Walter - Chips & others) - I will really miss them! The food quality has gone notably downhill after giving them 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th chances the last 12-18 months... but it's just not good. Taco salads minus the meat, over-cooked/under-seasoned chicken fajitas and rubbery Chile rellenos (today!) - Too long under the broiler....there wasn't even 1 good bite. The chips are good, but they were out of Modelo Especial three times of the last 4 visits, so I can't even say the beer is good. Sadly I don't think I'll give it a 6th chance and move on. RIP Luis - You wouldn't recognize the place :(

Chuy's has officially become part of our Silver Springs tradition. Whenever we're heading back…read morehome to Tampa after spending the day floating down the river in Ocala, if we're coming this way, we get excited knowing we can stop at Chuy's for some food and drinks before finishing the drive home. Yes, Chuy's is a chain, but if you're thinking typical chain-restaurant Tex-Mex, I personally think it's much better than that. I almost ALWAYS order the King's Memorial combo because for around $18, the amount of food you get is ridiculous--in the best way. You get a crispy taco, three enchiladas (cheese, beef AND chicken), Mexican rice and refried beans, plus crispy chips underneath the taco covered in that creamy queso. It hits the spot every single time, and I ALWAYS have leftovers. Little piece of advice: EAT THE TACO FIRST. Crispy tacos deserve to be enjoyed fresh and crunchy. They are not tomorrow's problem. My friend usually gets one of the burrito combos, which comes with a HUGE burrito, Mexican rice and black beans. She loves hers and usually ends up taking leftovers home too. I've also sampled enough food from other people's plates over the years to say I haven't really found anything here that I dislike. The fajitas are delicious, the margaritas are decent, and the prices are reasonable for the portions. Now let's talk about those complimentary chips and dips. We call the creamy one the "crack sauce." If you know, YOU KNOW. It comes out with the chips and salsa, and we literally have to make ourselves stop eating the chips because we want to save some of that creamy sauce for our actual meals. On our most recent visit, we sat on the bar side and had Ian taking care of us. He was friendly, respectful, quick with everything and checked in to make sure we were good. He even brought us some extra dipping sauce, which absolutely earned him bonus points with us. His name also happened to stick with me for a personal reason, so I definitely wanted to make sure he got his shout-out. The restaurant itself is super cute inside, and although we usually gravitate toward the bar side, the entire place has a fun atmosphere. Our service over multiple visits has consistently been good--20%-tip-worthy good--and the staff is usually pleasant and helpful. There are A LOT of restaurants to choose from in this area, especially if you're already over here shopping, so I know picking somewhere can get overwhelming. But if you like Tex-Mex and you've driven past Chuy's thinking, "Hmm... I wonder if that place is any good?" I definitely recommend stopping in at least once. If you hate it, I'm sorry. If you love it... you're welcome. We'll absolutely be back the next time our Silver Springs adventures bring us through Lutz!

My two favorite things at Chuy's are the crack sauce and their queso both are just addicting. I…read morenormally get the Carbone steak tacos and I had the queso on the side. I got a beef burrito this time with the queso on top. It was delicious. We sat at the bar so the service was great. I believe it was Ian's first day by himself and he did a good job. He made me a really nice raspberry margarita on the rocks. This is definitely my favorite Tex-Mex place to come to.

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!

We have tried many items on the menu---they are all delicious!!! Generous portions served each…read moretime. Easy to order online. Quesadillas and Tacos Pastor are the favorites in our house.

This place never disappoints. Great authentic Mexican for a good price. I wish they went back to…read moretheir homemade chips but o can't complain too much.

Mexican tacos don't have sauce. Al pastor DOES NOT HAVE…read moreSAUCE. Sure change the recipe to make it your own, but put it on your menu that your tacos include sauce, or tell us when we are buying your food. Why doesn't the menu say that your tacos include sauce? What kind of sauce is this? Who knows, but I'm not going to try it. Not everyone likes mystery sauces. If you're gonna put a mystery sauce on your food mention it on the menu! I wouldn't call this place a Mexican. Nothing authentic about it.

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!

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.

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

Really enjoyed San Jose! Was CRAVING Mexican food specially some fajitas and these were delish…read more Ordered from them on DoorDash and the food arrived promptly and the food was still nice and hot! Came with all the fixings probably didn't even need the additional side of pico but everything was very tasty, fresh & everything was made / packed with care. My only compliant is they should give you 1-3 more tortillas bc there weren't enough with the amount of food you get. Such large portions but more tortillas are needed! Next time I'm back I definitely want to go here in person bc I really enjoyed take out from here. But 10/10, I'd highly recommend ordering Mexican from here! You surely won't be disappointed.

So I would give the drinks a 4 and the food a 2. But the people I were with really enjoyed their…read morefood. I got the #30 combo lunch with a tamale, guacamole tostada and a taco (but upgraded to a carne asada street taco). Mostly everything lacked flavor - carne asada had some but would have been petter with lime and everything would have been better with some salsa (not the stuff with the chips). The tostada was unflavored refried beans, unflavored ground beef, iceberg...you get the point. The tamale had a red sauce on it (still no flavor) and a scoop of ground beef on it? Not sure why. Also odd...the other guests plates were only what they ordered. So you ordered a burrito? That's all you got. None of the rice and beans and "salad". But it wasn't listed on the menu either. Like I said, the skinny margarita was good though (better than the regular); place was very clean and staff were quick and nice.

We went to Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Lutz to satisfy our craving for Mexican food,…read moreand overall, the food was really good. We ordered the Burrito Don Julio, which came with steak, beans, melted cheese, and Mexican rice, along with chips, pico de gallo, and sour cream. We also tried the molcajete, which came with shrimp, chicken, and steak. Both dishes were flavorful and enjoyable, and we would definitely order the food again. We also ordered the Mexican Manhattan made with Don Julio. Unfortunately, it wasn't very impressive, especially considering the price point. The biggest downside was the service. The restaurant was busy but not packed, yet service was pretty slow, and we had a hard time getting drink refills.

Happy to have found this place after visiting Busch Gardens. Delicious authentic Mexican food and…read moreexcellent service. Our waiter Gerson gave amazing food recommendations and stellar service. Come check them out when in the area.