A Gainesville favorite for my wife & I. The food is excellent and top tier service. Katie was a great waitress. If you place a reservation like we did, they will seat you right away at a reserved table. Great drinks, great food, easy parking by the deck. We'll be back weekly! read more

Dined at Consuelo during Gainesville's First Fridays and loved every bite. As someone who recently moved from NJ, I've been impressed by the Mexican cuisine in Georgia--Consuelo stands out. Just off the town square, the restaurant has a sleek, modern vibe. We shared a bottle of red wine (reasonably priced), and the food was fresh and flavorful. The chicken enchiladas verdes were hearty and delicious, chips and guac were spot-on, and the empanadas hit the mark. We ended with their Tres Leches cake--light, sweet, and topped with berries. Our waitress was friendly and fun, even packed up our wine so we could enjoy the rest in the square. Great food, great service--definitely worth a visit. read more

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Service was very good, nice atmosphere and location. Unfortunately, the food was hit and miss. I had the Trio Enchiladas which was pretty good, but could have been seasoned better. My companion had the Taquitos which were over-cooked (bordering on burnt) and dry, with no flavor. Tortilla chips were also over-cooked, very dark color. Probably old oil was used too as it had a scorched flavor. Overpriced for the quality. Both of us got sick later in the evening. Not sure which dish might have been the culprit, but I'm leaning towards possibility of the old, used oil. read more

Finally found a Mexican restaurant that wasn't the same old same old, nothing special kinda place. Consuelo has your food, drink, and service covered! The Carne en su jugo (braised skirt steak strips, with tomatillos, beans, bacon and a beautiful broth) was our favorite! Margarita flight was really fun too! Come, bring your amigos and amigas. Ask for Kylie, she was amazing and knows her menu! read more

Consuelo - Carne en su jugo (braised skirt steak strips, with tomatillos, beans, bacon and a beautiful broth). - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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We sat at the bar and I'm glad we did. We got a lot of attention from Santiago and Bianco to give suggestions on drinks and menu items. The food was delicious and not your average mexican, along with an extensive tequila offerings. read more

I work in the square so I've visited maybe 2-3 times now & i love how clean and quick service is. I got the ceviche flight with the ginger lemonade, OMG that lemonade it's a 20/10! The ceviche, i wasn't the biggest fan but if you like chilaquiles, id recommend those for sure with the steak. I'll have to try more items to rank up my review, not fair to give 2 stars and only try the basics. read more

Consuelo - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

We love this place! Everything about the experience is thoughtful. The decor, the bar, the presentation of the food and especially the service. We are typically bar sitters. I enjoy watching bartenders with skills and Consuelo doesn't disappoint. I'm a mocktailer and appreciate that there are beautiful choices that are not an afterthought. Started with the ceviche ... 5 stars.. Pollo en Mole Verde was excellent. A new taste adventure that did not disappoint. Look forward to my next visit! read more

Consuelo - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Great place just off the square in downtown Gainesville. We only had drinks and a dessert. The drinks were amazing, and the bar was fully seated - a testament to the popularity of that portion of the business. Mixed drinks are going to run you about $15, not cheap, but I would say a good value given the fresh ingredients and the quality. My Four Roses Bourbon Margarita was very "satisfying". The cheesecake, as recommended by Katie - our server, was amazing. I have to say she was top notch, and could tell she really enjoyed her job there. The manager (presumably owner) also stopped by a couple of times and was very personable as well. We look forward to returning for a full meal. Can't wait! Keep up the great work Consuelo! read more

Consuelo - My Sweet Wife! - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Consuelo serves the best Mexican food I've ever had, it truly made me feel like I was in Mexico. The flavors were authentic and unforgettable, and I was so impressed with their vegan/plant-based options, they were absolutely delicious! The service was perfect: attentive, friendly, and thoughtful. I especially appreciated the small details, like the pole next to the table for your purse or hat. The decor is a perfect blend of comfort and class, making the whole experience even better. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great service and even better cocktails!! Lately everything has given me a headache but this is the first time I've had some cocktails without a headache. My friend had the Margarita flight which was beautifully presented. I had a grapefruit cocktail which was refreshing and great. The fish tacos were HUGE (thankfully we split them)and crispy. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Consuelo's is such a hidden gem in Gainesville! The enchiladas verdes are always a favorite of mine: flavorful, comforting, and perfectly balanced. I always get extra sauce. But the real standout for me is their tres leches. I've had a lot of tres leches cakes, and theirs is easily one of the best. Moist, creamy, and just melts in your mouth. Don't skip it! The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and every time I've been, the service has been just as great as the food. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving something that hits the spot without feeling too heavy. Highly recommend! Try their spicy Paloma! Delicious read more

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This restaurant is great for vegans, but really delicious for everyone! We always order the hearts of palm ceviche and the vegan mushroom tacos. And we love the ginger lemonade and the hibiscus tea. The restaurant is pleasant -- and on a recent visit we had an especially nice young waiter named Walter! read more

Delicious food; great service. Will definitely return if ever in the area again. Authentic!

We had such a great meal at Consuelo! The restaurant itself is beautiful! Warm lighting, stylish décor, and a super inviting atmosphere as well as staff. We ordered the octopus, guacamole, enchiladas, chicken soup, and the molcajete, and everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The octopus was perfectly cooked and tender, the guacamole was well-seasoned, and the chicken soup tasted like true comfort food. The enchiladas were packed with flavor, and the molcajete was a standout! Generous portions, sizzling hot, and loaded with meats. Service was friendly and attentive! Walter was our waiter and was very helpful and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the food. Highly recommend if you're in the Gainesville area and want delicious, authentic Mexican food in a great atmosphere. read more

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Excellent food. We had Verdes Enchiladas and skirt steak. Fantastic. Great service! The server explained all of the food options we questioned, recommended items to our liking and was just overall a very friendly person. The ambiance is top notch. We loved our lunch! GIVE THIS PLACE A TRY! read more

Always wonderful, fresh & delicious! Highly recommend to everyone. Adding characters to meet review requirements

Legit!! Super good Mexican food; best Latin food I've had since we moved from south Florida. Can't recommend enough. My daughter and I stopped in with a craving for some good Mexican food and this place was such a delight. Highly recommend it for anyone in Gainesville, or nearby. If we are within 20-30 minutes again, I will make it a point to go out of my way to revisit. The tortillas were straight out of the fryer, and the salsa verde was the best I've ever had. Definitely recommend the chips and salsa app. My daughter got a chicken quesadilla which was very good, but the guac that came with it was awesome. I got the Huevos con Chorizo and it was stellar. The white beans that came with it, dios mios! Unfortunately we only stayed one night or we would have revisited. We will certainly go back. read more

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Great food....! Location, perfect and ambiance is up scale..... have eaten there several times and food/service remains top notch!

Amazing food, great service, excellent drink selection! We have been going here since they opened and have not had a single bad experience. Reservations are recommended closer to the weekend. read more

Hands down the best restaurant in Gainesville, maybe all of metro Atlanta. The vibe is always right, margaritas next level and food top notch. Service has always been above and beyond, my "go-to" spot when I want to take friends or family out. read more

Consuelo - Octopus Appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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I had the pleasure of having lunch here the other day with my son and my ex-wife, and we had a fantastic meal! Service was impeccable, but the menu was even more so diverse, real deal, authentic I believe Venezuelan cuisine and other central, and Mexican influences, but had the best flavors I've had in quite a while They're Mole sauce and chicken leg dish. The Consuela was simple but fabulous. Pickled onions and chicken with sauce and tortillas was all needed and it was fantastic. Simple tasty a little pricey, but this is not a low end restaurant. We ordered a flight of tequila. Drinks to Tri. All were independently spectacular well presented, and again the service we got from our young server was impeccable!!! we also had the enchiladas which we ended up splitting between three of us because it was so much food and we actually all shared much of the dishes together. We even got the beef tongue which I normally would not have eaten but our server insured we would like it, and he was not wrong. Full bar, great atmosphere, and another grade addition to the Gainesville Square. Highly recommend.!! read more

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AMAZING SERVICE, AMBIANCE, & FOOD!!!! One of the best places I have ever been to! I came here with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and I'm so glad I chose this place. Our server, Santiago, was very kind and attentive. Anyone saying this isn't authentic has never had authentic Mexican food. Everything was absolutely delicious and I have no complaints. The horchata was the best we have both had. It appeared very busy when we showed up so I'm glad we made a reservation, so I definitely recommend so you're not waiting too long. read more

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I am so glad I gave this place a try, it was recommended to me by a coworker and it blew me away! The atmosphere was perfect, the bar had comfortable stools, was the perfect height, had adequate hooks for purses, and the music wasn't too loud. The bartender Bryan was so knowledgeable and gave amazing recommendations for drinks, appetizers, and entrees. I tried the margarita flight and each one was made from scratch (no premade mix) and was delish. The guacamole was the most fresh I have ever tasted, and the chips were clearly made in house and were amazing. The pork tacos were delish as well. 10/10 experience. read more

Consuelo - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

The food and the environment are amazing! Definitely a highlight of the Gainesville square. I love the modern touches and the purse rack they provide. The margaritas are so good! Just coming for the homemade chips and guacamole would have been worth it. The three enchiladas are delicious. Service is friendly; enjoy your company and don't be in a rush. read more

Consuelo - Margaritas, enchiladas, guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

We came here as we were downtown and looking somewhere to eat that we hadn't had before. We were greeted by a super nice hostess and team and quickly seated, we opted to sit outside as it was a very nice evening. Our waiter was amazing and sincerely helpful. We had a round of drinks and they have by far the best margaritas I have ever had. The food was amazing. So much flavor and the right amount of kick along with it. We will be back for sure! Highly recommended if you're looking for a nice atmosphere and a more authentic dining experience. read more

Consuelo - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

As soon as you walk in, you feel like you've been welcomed to a family dinner. Armando greeted us at the door. I got a surprise hug. lol. We asked to be seated at the bar where we met Santiago and Sydney. Sydney made our first round of drinks and got our order. She was great in making recommendations as well. While we waited, we watched Santiago. Santiago is a master bartender! That guy is efficient and artful! He was also really nice and chatted w us while he whipped up the drinks and kept his area organized. He recommended a couple more drinks which we ordered. The drinks were well-balanced and DELICIOUS! Our appetizers and entrees were equally amazing! My husband had the ribeye and I had lengua. Yum! Oh, don't forget Tres Leches with the Mexican coffee! The staff was friendly, attentive but not intrusive. The drinks and food were amazing. We will be back. read more

Innovative and excellent. Far beyond standard Mexican fair. Service was excellent. Katie helped guide my choices beautifully.

We dropped in for lunch and decided that we also need to come back for Dinner. The food was excellent and several notches above the average Mexican restaurant. The menu is more authentic and much more diverse. The service was fast, friendly and spot on. It is a bit loud but otherwise the location is very comfortable. We'll be back! read more

I was with a group of 6. The place was extremely noisy. It was difficult to carry on a conversation. I ordered the Huarache Vegano. The corn tortilla was so tough, I could have used a steak knife to cut it. The menu said with refried beans, but I never got them. I was still finishing my meal 10 minutes after my companions had finished theirs. Two of my companions ordered a second margarita; it took about 30 minutes to get them. The server said the order was missed and finally made. Since I was a guest of one of my companions, I did not complain to the server. I was TOTALLY DISAPOINTED with the restaurant. read more

Great authentic feeling Mexican restaurant. The Charcoal Marg was amazing, would highly recommend. Cool interior as well read more

Consuelo - Charcoal marg and Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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I came here Halloween night with my fiancé and some friends. EVERYTHING was phenomenal!! The food was amazing and the drink of the day (the marigold) was so good! But what really made our night was our server Katie. She was kind, approachable and overall fun. We will definitely be coming back!! read more

Very cute place just a few steps from the Gainesville square. Once you come in, you are greeted with a hostess station, a long bar, and a waiting area. We were immediately sat with an 8:30 pm reservation. Service was attentive but you can tell the kitchen was behind. Drink: 8/10 - Sweet Birds of Youth - very good and not too sweet Apps: 2/10 Queso Fundido w/ 2 tortillas - tasted okay, but seized up before it got to the table. we ordered it plain because ordering it with an add-on was expensive, but honestly, it's really needed. The cheese by itself was not the best. Add-ons were $3-$5 each. Order more tortillas and was charged for them as "chips". Entree - Huarache, overall a good dish, but for the price not a lot of food. The meat was tender Overall - the food was a 7/10 at best, but the prices were a bit on the high side for the taste and quality of the food. Nov 2022 they had closed down for a little to revamp the kitchen and other items, so maybe I'll give them another shot! read more

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Wow!! The minute I walked into this place I instantly felt the vibe of upscale restaurants I've been too in Guadalajara, Mexico. The mezcal cocktails (I ordered the Oaxaca smash) are absolutely phenomenal with legit mezcal from Oaxaca! I ordered the taquitos de papa as a app and they were very good, loved them! Big enough for one person if they want a vegetarian dish. I imagine if they remove the cheese it would be vegan but you'd have to confirm it with your server. For my main dish I ordered the Mole which was absolutely delicious!!! The service here is just as upscale as the place, Raul our server was top notch, he's a credit to this establishment! Let me be clear, this isn't just another crappy "Mexican" restaurant that you order a "no. 3 combination plate" at, so if that's what you're looking for then this isn't the spot for you. If however you have a refined palate and are interested in trying authentic Mexican food with ingredients of the highest quality then this IS the place for you and I highly highly recommend it!! read more

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We came here on a Thursday night for my boyfriends mom's birthday and it was not crowded, however it took 20 minutes to receive water. We waited another 10 minutes to order cocktails which took another 15 minutes to receive. We constantly watched the staff stand around and do nothing. I got the rosemary blush cocktail- it was filled about 3/4 the way a usual martini is served, which is not reasonable for a $13 cocktail. We ordered the chips and quac which were delicious! Cannot complain about the food here, it was excellent. I rate this a 3/5 because of the service- I don't think I'll come back because of this. read more

Consuelo - Rosemary blush, hibiscus mock tail, spicy margarita - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Amazing authentic Mexican cuisine. Great spot near the Square. Also check out Centro, a sister lunch spot.

Great drinks. Excellent mezcal choices. Food is more traditional Spanish tapas style. Mole is great read more

Visited here Friday, 3/14/25, and what an absolute gem of a place! From the moment I walked in and was greeted, to being seated, pleasant all around. The decor is clean and fresh. The wait staff is attentive and professional. The food is abundant and authentic (I went with a person from Mexico and he was very impressed). So happy I was recommended this place and will be back again and again! read more

This may have been one of the most thorough and enjoyable dining experiences that I have ever had! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful. My waiter, Tito, was easily the highlight of the evening. His recommendations were all impeccable and he was so helpful and accommodating. I look forward to coming back in the future! I started by ordering the Empanadas de Camarón (Shrimp Empanadas) and they were wonderful. Very flaky and much bigger than I thought they would be! They were topped with a cilantro cream. They were a little bit oily but they were well worth it. Tito recommended the Hibiscus Margarita, which was a refreshing drink that paired well with the dishes. He also suggested an entree that was not on the menu, an enchilada trio with salsa verde, salsa roja, and mole. Wow. When I tell y'all. This was my first time eating mole and it did NOT disappoint. It was my favorite. The enchiladas were packed with flavor and each one had a very distinct taste. I definitely recommend the trio if you have a chance to go. My waiter also recommended one more drink which he stated was his favorite on the menu, the Sweet Bird of Youth. It is a gin based drink with elderflower and lemon juice. It was the perfect way to close out my experience. Overall, this was such a memorable dining experience! The food and service was top-tier and the entire ambiance of the restaurant was very upscale and aesthetically pleasing. It is the the perfect spot for date night! Downtown Gainesville continues to be on the come up and I love to see it! Happy Eating!! read more

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First time visit, wow great service and a very friendly staff. Happy people working here. Short version: seated quickly, staff amazing, appetizers and entrees all tasty and full of flavor. The sauces on each dish were tasty and good heat. We will go again. Long version: we arrived on a friday evening around 5:50 a few minutes before our reservation, and we were seated immediately. The restaurant was not full but, it was when we left around 7:30. On the way to our table, every member of the staff said hello with a smile. Tonight, we were 2 couple's and we were seated, and a bottle of table water was on the table, which I like to see since I am a big water drinker. We ordered drinks and then ordered a few appetizers, the guacamole and chips and the Taquitos de papa, sadly only 3 to an order and with 4 people well...we ordered our entrees, I had the enchilada verde and she had the Hurache. The other couple had the polo en mole verde, and the el plato de pepe. The appetizer had great flavor and was tasty. The entrees were all very good. The sauces on each dish were unique and added great flavor to each dish. The dishes were unique by comparison to other Mexican places. While the food was very tasty, the service was the star tonight. read more

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Great trendy Mexican restaurant right in the heart of Gainesville. Their blue corn wraps leave you drooling. The hibiscus margarita is a must! The shrimp tacos (Governador) extremely delicious! read more

Consuelo - Hibiscus Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia