Great Food, Fast Service, and a Friendly Team We visited El Indio in Newberry/Steeplechase expecting a long wait because of how popular this place is, but we were pleasantly surprised. Despite the crowd, we were seated pretty quickly, and the entire staff was incredibly friendly, efficient, and clearly knows how to handle a busy restaurant. We tried the surf and turf tacos, taquitos, and burritos, along with the house margaritas. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and tasty. The house margaritas were especially good, and the black salt around the rim was a nice touch. What really stood out was how smoothly everything ran. Even with a crowd, the staff stayed friendly, attentive, and organized. Great food, great margaritas, and a team that knows how to handle a crowd. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We started out our meal with the Fresh chips n salsa and added a queso dip ... the salsa was so fresh and the queso was silky smooth and had so much flavor we followed that up by shredded beef enchiladas plater ...ToDIE FOR the meat was so flavorful and all the sides were so fresh from the black beans to the pico n rice !!! Y'all can't go wrong !!! read more

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Welcome to Jonesville El Indio!! I really like what they have done with this location. If you've been in Gainesville a while you're bound to have tried one of the el Indio locations. they are known for their sweets and drive-through locations. They have one that's on 34th St. and another on 13th on the university so it's popular with the students. The idea is to order your food and sit outside. They do not do full service at the other current locations that is until the Jonesville El Indio came alive. I love that they kept the integrity of the previous building: a fire station. They have created a tribute to the fire station by having a drink on the menu that showcases that and the some of the decor. They have full service at this location and a full bar with tvs and heaters outside!!! You can sit down and get served while enjoying a nice margarita. I think this was a necessity for this side of town. We have a had businesses around come in and try to do the order and sit and it doesn't go well as planned. They do not last. The set up is a little unique. They cook all the food in a food truck and still have their handy dandy drive through. They have a salsa bar with different salsa to try. My favorite dishes are the #6 taco and burrito special. Make it super! You'll thank me later. I love their queso it's got a little kick to it. The hurricanes and sundaes are so good!! You must try their desserts. They are a hidden gem. read more

El Indio - Taco beef - Mexican Near Me - Newberry, Florida

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Delicious food! Friendly service. Excellent cocktails, we had the steak and chicken bowl. Highly recommend

This place is awesome. We sat outside on the patio. We came for lunch on a Saturday. The four of us split an elote appetizer which was very good. I shared a fajita bowl and two tacos. The first taco was my favorite. Try the lengua taco though because it is very tasty as well! Our friends enjoyed their entrees as well (enchiladas and tacos). We finished with churros. There was quite a bit of cinnamon and sugar on them but overall they were good. The service was excellent. The bathrooms were clean. The food came quickly. I would return read more

So this is the "fancy" El Indio, which in and of itself is a concept many old-time, original, El Indio fans probably thought would never come to be a reality. The interior is quite nice, fine for a family dinner or nice lunch with friends, and they have a full bar complete with signature drinks. They also have a patio with nice outdoor seating. The food is pretty much on par with the other two locations and you either like it or you don't. I would dispute that it's not the most-authentic Mexican but it's good overall. They have a pretty large menu but pretty tied to the dishes they want to do and are known for--you won't find the variety you'd see at La Hacienda in Ocala in example but you'll find quality and depth when it comes to certain things like burritos and taco options. Service however can be hit or miss but given that they're still newly-opened I can given them a bit of a pass there. Some days during lunch service has been speedy, others it's been horribly slow even though they've not seemed busy or crowded at all. The drive-thru however in my experience is always prompt and on-point. read more

We had a great mid-afternoon (early) supper at this restaurant. We got a corner table out of the way. Our server, Giri, was excellent. A young man with a sense of humor, sharp, observant and friendly. He even referred to Thomas Sowell, a plus, in our chitchat. Our food was excellent. A taco & enchilada plate, a giant shredded beef burrito, nacho chips, salsa for dine-in. We also took a piece of flan to go and a huge double cheeseburger to go. The prices were low. All this food and two sodas for $41. The facility has good indoor and a lot of outdoor seating. A place to go back to a few more times. They have a drive-thru and do a breakfast offering as well from 8 - 11 am. read more

Another delicious meal!! I wish they had more shrimp options because they're spicy sauce on shrimp isn't the best but they're very accommodating to make modifications read more

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New location - same great food! The restaurant was busy but the host found us a booth right away. Service was quick and friendly, making suggestions for what to try. Several TVs with football games on. This location has a full bar and local beer on tap. Fun decor and very cozy vibe. We got two orders of street tacos - one chicken and one carne asada. Both were generous portions and delicious. Plenty of spice! Kids went "north of the border" and got a chicken sandwich and cheeseburger with fries. Both enjoyed their meal. Can't wait to come back and try the breakfast menu. read more

El Indio - Carne asada street tacos - I immediately took a bite and then paused to take a pic! - Mexican Near Me - Newberry, Florida

First time at the new L India and have been waiting anxiously for the opening. I have been eating at El Indio off of 34th St. for years and so I was glad that they put this one out by closer to my home. My. Impressions of this new business are the music is way too loud for people to enjoy a meal and that needs to be adjusted. The amount of time that we had to wait for our meal to be delivered for to go order is gone beyond. 30 minutes which is unacceptable and never would have happened at the old store. I haven't compared the menus yet, but the price is between the two businesses aren't even comparable. I have never spent this much money for two dinners to go for me and my husband. I can only hope that the food is as good as it was there, but I have not yet experienced the food. I'm still sitting in the parking lot waiting for it. After dinner summary. The hostess/waitress ordered Carne Asada for me even though I explained to her that I wanted a roast pork platter. Of course I didn't realize that she sent me home with steak instead of roast pork until I got home with it. The rice and beans were great. The little teaspoon of guacamole was in adequate. The steak was OK but I didn't want steak. My husband ordered three beef tacos. He did not enjoy them even though he did like the ones that we got at the old store just fine. They had an odd flavor to them that we couldn't quite place all in all. We will not return to this restaurant. It just has too many issues for us to spend another penny there I'm sure they'll pull in a lot of people because they sell liquor, but I need good food and I know I'm will not get it there. read more

Atmosphere is nice but everything else . Salsa was too hot for me. Corn was nice. Fajitas was served not traditionally on a pan . It was in a cold plate and it's got cold fast as I was waiting to salt. It was so bland no flavor whatsoever.it came with 2 tortillas. But the menu said 3 . I even look up online menu but the waitress said no we charge 75 cents for third one‍ 20$ fajitas. Weird . Rice wasn't Spanish stile I'm not sure what it was tomato rice? And lettuce tasted old like it was laying in fridge for days. I stopped eating it immediately cause I get sick from old lettuce. read more

Service was ok Ambiance besides the fly that got in and wouldn't leave us alone was very nice.The configuration of the parking lot and the front door walking across the drive thru to get to the front door to me was very poor planning.Now to the food the steak street tacos had absolutely no seasoning it was like someone took some kind of steak and cooked it diced it up and put it on a street taco shell with cilantro and onions.But no flavor at all.I have eaten plenty of street tacos all over the place never again here.The shrimp fajita my guest said we're good and the pork carnitas were a 5 out of 10 .So sorry to say not going back.Stop going to 34th because last time I went the ground beef in the soft tacos were cold.Sorry about the review but the owners need to know . read more

So cute! Sooo glad that they expanded. Gainesville needs more El Indio's! The aesthetic of this new location is fantastic, and the food quality is just as good! The staff was also so nice. Will be telling all my friends! read more

Let me start my review by saying I've been enjoying El Indio since 1997 & been ordering the Carne Asada Burrito since around 2002 when I worked near the 13th St Location. I'm so sad that they've changed literal Perfection. They've added rice and beans to the burrito now....I know that I can just say no rice and beans in the future, but I was NOT aware when I ordered on Friday and it for sure changes the flavor of the burrito. I still love El Indio and will continue to enjoy the food. read more

I ordered a shrimp burrito and the 3 surf and turf taco combo to go. The hostess who took our order crumpled up and threw away the receipt after the transaction. After waiting 20 minutes we left with our food. When we got home only one taco was included. When I called they asked for my receipt which I was never given. When they found our order they said I had not ordered 3 tacos but instead one. The manager then hung up the phone without resolving the problem and without an apology. This was rude service and not helpful. read more

This place is so fun! The ambience is great, and the service is amazing! Everyone was very nice. The food came out quickly, and was delicious! read more

The restaurant is so clean with a great outdoor seating area. The staff are so incredibly friendly. The ambience is nice and relaxing. The food was great! The Carnitas are fantastic.!! Giri, Sarah and Felipe are great servers!! read more

My wife and I have passed by several times, the restaurant is unassuming from the outside, but inside is another story. The food was fantastic, some of the best food I've had in Gainesville period. The staff were super friendly, prices were fair, and the food came out way faster than I expected. We will certainly be back! read more

Food is okay, nothing special~ very easy to make at home with basic ingredients. 2 stars not 3 because the wait for the food is totally unnecessary. They have signs everywhere saying "during busy hours it can take 30 mins" for the drive thru, but the food quality doesn't justify that type of wait. The time I went, I waited about that long and there was no body else in line. Just wasting people's time with very slow service. read more

Ridiculous wait everytime. Nothing is worth what you have to go through to get your food.

Went to El Indio. No parking spaces so parked across the road. Our server was very nice and helpful. Queso and chips delicious. Ordered the fajitas platter with mixed meats. Refried beans were very good but pieces of meat very small and not much. Way too much bell pepper on plate. Overwhelmed the meats. Regular onions would have been better than the scallions. Had to eat outside. They had heaters but not adequate. read more

Food was delicious. Service was excellent, lived the drinks. The outdoor patio and games area at the jonesville location was a perfect spot for our large party. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I have been here 3 times only through the Drive-Thru. It's not the best but not the worst Mexican food I have had. Just mid. Honestly, the best thing is the Churros, then surf and turf tacos and that is it. Half the stuff I got I wouldn't get again. The last straw was I got the super fajitas (shrimp, chicken and steak) were all rubbery and chewy, no flavor. Missing the guac and sour cream! Chicken nachos so dry I threw it away! Nothing comes with salsa or hot, med, or mild sauce. I timed them. I was the only one in line and it always takes a min 15 min! You just wait and wait and wait. Since there is only 2 cooks in the little food truck working hard but also cooking for the restaurant at the same time. No separate cook just for drive-thru. One time they forgot my drink and the kid didn't speak English so he just looked at me. Finally after 3 people and showing my receipt, I got my drink. Unfortunately, I won't be back! Especially with better Mexican food close by. Sorry I really would avoid. Mediocre food at best. read more

My experience of drive thru Taco Tuesday purchase was flawless! Great experience. The beef tacos left a little bit of negative taste due to absolutely no spices. Just bland flavor. They were properly prepared with condiments of lettuce, tomato and cheese but lacked a Mexican flavor. I'll be back, but they need to address the taco seasoning! Welcome El Indio to our slice of heaven in Jonesville/Newberry neighborhood! read more

Great food, pretty environment and awesome inside bar. I had a coffee from there as well and saw that their barista is very passionate about espresso and making drinks. read more