Married to a woman from Mexico, I can tell you the rice served with the emoladas was terrible. It…read moretasted like raw corn meal. Yech. Sometimes better to not do fusion on classic food. Secondly, the first time I had the emoladas, it was quite tasty, but this time something was not quite right. Either not enough of mole sauce or the chicken was dried out. This dish went from A- to C-.

Great good! Pork belly taco was my favorite. Quick service but limited seating. $7/$8 per taco is…read morehigh b it overall food was great

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.

I thought I was actually being punked when I opened up my to-go box and saw my grouper taco…read more Unbelievable.

The only reason I'm giving this place one star is because the host was nice and the margarita was…read moregood. We came in looking forward to chips, salsa, and tacos, but unfortunately left completely disappointed. We ended up spending about $60 and threw the food away. The chips were much too thick for our liking and were very bland--we actually had to add salt ourselves at the table. The salsa was also disappointing; it was very watery with only a few pieces of chopped tomato. The chicken and steak were very bland and the barbacoa was mostly grease and fat. The photos reflect the food we ended up throwing away before leaving.

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!

Great "hole in the wall" type joint. Service was cordial, quick and great tasting salsa roja sauce…read morefor the enchiladas. The horchata was fresh and tasted delicious. The beans are rice had nice flavor too, nothing was overbearing or spicy. Salsa and chips on point too. Guacamole needed a hint of salt but that's probably on me. I was surprised they had a kids menu which was nice for my girlfriend's niece. Will be back!

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.

What can you say, great service, great food and nice restaurant. It's a well laid out place lots of…read moredining choices. Outside patio also but not at 100+ degrees. Margaritas done well, the mini bar tacos were excellent and the burrito also a hit. The severs are friendly and right on top of everything.

I feel like I let you down. I just discovered Wicked Cantina, but it's been here for NINE YEARS!…read moreHow did I not know about this place???? Everything from the chips, the appetizers, the main corse and the drinks is fabulous. Enjoy Wicked Cantina! I know I'll keep coming back!

This is a small place but they sure can cook authentic and delicious meals. The mole sauce is…read moreamazing with rich deep flavor. The seafood is also very good. I tried the whole fish and would definitely recommend. The service is good and the ambience of the restaurant is classic and prices are reasonable. Always busy.

I used to LOVE their beef fajitas and lobster tail dish. The servers act like they either hate…read moreserving OR hate non-Latinos. With the attitude of the staff and the policy of forcing tipping (auto tipping on the bill), I stopped going there completely. I will NOT tip waitresses who treat their customers with anger and contempt at 20% It's NOT happening on my watch.

This is by far my favorite Mexican food in Sarasota. Having moved from New Mexico, I've struggled…read morefor the last 14 years trying to find a decent Mexican food dish. Lo and behold, we stumbled across this place, which is located inside of a gas station. I usually find the most authentic Mexican food in gas stations lol. We took a chance and we were silent the entire meal because of how amazing everything tasted. Everyone working there was so kind, and I always appreciate a little hole in the wall. If you're searching for good Mexican food and you've been struggling, try this place out!!

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!

excellent Mexican Restaurant! owner Dan is fantastic!! my favorite Mexican in Sarasota!read more

Monday night and they were open which is always appreciated. Table for 2…read more Service was exceptional and extremely friendly. Fun decor inside, bigger than it looks from outside. Also has a bar with several TVs playing the Rays game. Food was quite good. Had the Veracruz combo, two chicken enchilada in a mild verde sauce along with delicious refried beans, rice that was a bit too salty and a good beef taco. Free chips and salsa were excellent. Nice thin chips and a salsa with a small kick. So good. Chimichanga also apparently good. Had a margarita that was nice and limey. Will be back for sure. Prices seemed fair.