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El Jinete

3.4 (115 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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When making a trip to Gwinnett the only place that is a must eat is El Jinete!
Alexander D.

I will say that El Jinete is one of the best Mexican spots I have ever had (snellville location). So we were closer to this location and gave the experience a shot. The service and drinks held to the normal high standard as usual. The taste from the chips and salsa did as well, but there are differences for sure. The bang for your buck at this location is nowhere near snellville as you get way less food and slight variations in how meals are prepared. Still a good experience but want them to rise to the standard of other location.

Margaritas
Aliya M.

Pretty good restaurant. We came on a weekday, so it was pretty calm. The food was decent but the mango margarita pitcher was great! Would recommend if you are in the area and in the mood for Mexican.

Carnitas Tacos
Tazmanjx N.

I've been to this location only a few times in the since they opened 15+ years ago. I haven't been here in over 10 years so I thought I'd give them a try again and see if they've improved. Pros: Beer was cold & lots of meat in my tacos. Cons: I never really thought the food was that good, just ok, and the ambience was, just ok, the service was, just ok. The host was pleasant but the server kinda made me feel like unwelcome, he wasn't rude but more like I didn't belong there. I sat over at the bar since I was alone and it had a smell like vomit I changed seat to the far end of the bar and it was better. I ordered the carnitas tacos and they were ok, kinda bland but lots of meat. I ordered the two tacos À la carte because I wasn't that hungry. The server even confirmed that I didn't want the rice and beans. I got three tacos, no rice or beans, and was charged for the taco meal so yeah not sure what happened there. I don't plan on returning at least for another 10 years just to remind me why I don't go there.

Kids hamburger
Andrea R.

Only have one star because I had to. When we walked in, it smelled very funny. My husband went to the restroom and he said the kitchen smelled horrific. We ordered cheese dip however it did not come out hot and I had to ask the waiter to warm it up. I ordered a fajita quesadilla and when it came it was buried in cheese dip. The tortilla was so soggy I couldn't even eat it. I open the fajita up to eat the vegetables and steak from the inside and it was so still so soggy. The steak was like chop steak and I had maybe two pieces of peppers. Once again, my plate was covered in cheese dip so it was hard to tell. I felt like all I was eating was cheese dip. My son's burger looked over cooked and the fries were mediocre. The waiter brought us only one salsa dish. We never received refills on drinks or salsa .

Guacamole salad
Patty M.

Stumbled upon this gem as I was going to the nail salon. Definitely the best Mexican in dacula, and I have had them all!!!! I am obsessed with the chimichangas, chicken to be exact. They are fried to perfection and full of flavor. The chicken soup is also a MUST TRY! My family has tried several shrimp dishes and burritos and no one has been disappointed yet. I took a star seay because when you get to-go orders they will argue you down for chips. We ordered 10 dishes and got 1 bag of chips. When I asked for more they said I had to pay almost $5 for a bag of chips. Did not know free chips could be so expensive. Other than that service is great and the food is even better! Worth giving a few tries I promise!

Is this a long piece of hair or thin thread? Whatever it is it's out of place in my tamales. Grilled Steak Enchiladas Tamale

Order Rec'd Oct 7 - 9:05PM. None of the basic condiments were included with my order, including those I paid for. I did receive a long reddish brown hair across my tamales, over-salted black beans, and dry tamales.

Clean plate club

Probably the best mexican food I've ever had. The chori-pollo was phenomenal! I'd give this place 6 starts if I could. Will definitely be back. My bill was $18 and I still tipped a $10 because it was that good. Fast service, great flavors! I'll have to try the margaritas next time. If they're as good as the food I'll be drunk in no time.

Food
Riya C.

Food was great, and service was exceptional! The food was so rich in flavor, and the portions are huge! We got our food very quick, and they treated us very well.

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One of my favorite Mexican spots in the area. Consistent food and service with reasonable prices. Staff is always good for the most part.

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I ordered to things of cheese dip paid a good bit of money for them and they were tiny and not worth the money

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They're fast and got great food. Gave it 3 stars because their shrimp has given my friends food poisoning several times...

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This is my favorite place to get margaritas. Their sangria margarita is delicious. Their fajitas are well served and really good.

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great food and great service. love this place. i usually always come here when i'm craving mexican food.

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The service was very bad! Food to expensive...not clean. Never again!!!! Don't waste your money or time

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“Extremely fast service, delicious food, very generous portion sizes, and the best pina coladas on the planet!”

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La Tapatia Meat Market - Tacos Asada & Quesabirria

La Tapatia Meat Market

4.3(44 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Oh good lawd!! I just came from this place and got the same thing I had before and it was really…read morehitting hard! We were trying to figure out which tacos I had the last time until I told her I had the consume' sauce last time. I hope I spelled that correctly. She said it was only one particular taco that came with that with 3 tacos. She then told me that they never had a chance to put it on the menu. So she did spell it for me and they are called quesabirria tacos. I enjoyed them just like last time. When I was there I caught a glimpse of those nachos they have and now I want to try those also. The Pineapple drink: Now that there was the TRUTH!! They have different flavors including cucumber and I think avocado amongst others. All I know is that they use real fruit. I don't know if they blending the fruit, adding water and a little sugar to it, that I don't know. I'll have to ask next time I go, if they even tell me. A large is $3.75. It's between 24 and 32 oz, I don't know exactly. All I know is that I had to save it for when I was done eating because I would have had to pay another $3.75 for another one. If you hadn't tried that drink yet, definitely try it when you go back next time!

I've Been Coming Here For At Least Going On 5 Years .. NEVER Disappointed ! Me And My Family Love…read moreThis Authentic Spot . Birria Tacos Burritos Flautas Red & Green Tamales Street Tacos ( ALL Meats ) Agua Frescas ?? Pepino ‍?? Horchata ?? Moral Of Story .. EVERYTHING IS And Reasonably Priced , I HIGHLY Recommend

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Del Rio Mexican Grill

Del Rio Mexican Grill

3.0(212 reviews)
2.3 mi
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**Excellent Mexican Food & Great Atmosphere!**…read more Del Rio Mexican Grill is a fantastic place for delicious Mexican food and a great night out! The food is fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. Everything we've tried has been excellent, and the drinks are great too. The service is friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has a fun, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy yourself. It's a great choice whether you're having dinner with family, meeting friends, or just stopping in for Mexican food and a margarita. If you're looking for **great Mexican food, friendly service, good drinks, and a fun atmosphere**, Del Rio Mexican Grill is definitely worth a visit. **Highly recommended -- 5 stars! We'll definitely be back!**

Great food! Always served hot and fresh. It's usually really crowded and noisy here if you come…read moreduring lunch or dinner rush. So loud that you can hardly hear the server or the person sitting next to you. They have live bands sometimes on weekends and special events. Service is kind of lacking during slow times and have to ask for items several times as the server forgets you are there. But it's usually a good time here, just not a great place to come if you don't like noise. The play the music really loud most of the time. Today i ordered from the specialty menu and they didn't put green bell peppers in my carnitas even though it is listed on the menu as bell peppers and onion. Also the slice of cheese was a lot smaller than i anticipated ( see photo ). If i would have known beforehand they called a sliver of cheese a slice i would have asked for queso as it needed a bit of something. The flavor was lacking i believe and the missing bell pepper just threw the meal off to me. I didn't say anything but they wanted to charge 2.50 more if i wanted a small side of cheese so i just said never mind and dealt with what i had. I guess i know not to come here when it isn't busy anymore... i felt like they gave us the food and forgot about us, the server was nice but it's annoying to have to ask for things more than once when they are not busy. I wont be coming back here for a while. Today, we were the only customers here besides one other couple on the other side of the restaurant.

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House made salsa (REAL) and modelo beer on side

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Añejo

Añejo

3.8(97 reviews)
5.5 mi

Always a fantastic experience! The food and service are consistently top-notch, and the atmosphere…read moreis perfect whether you're grabbing dinner or just stopping by for drinks. Highly recommend!

Beautiful Restaurant, but the Food and Service Were a Major Disappointment…read more We recently tried Anejo in downtown Lawrenceville, and unfortunately, we left very disappointed. I really wanted to like this restaurant because the inside is absolutely beautiful--stylish, upscale, and definitely has that "bougie" atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food and service did not match the beautiful surroundings. When we arrived, they turned on the music, but not a single television was on. The restaurant almost felt like it was still getting ready for customers. First, the menu is confusing. Lunch, brunch, and dinner items seem to be mixed together, and it took some effort just to figure out what was available. There are plenty of creative, upscale tacos, but something as basic as a traditional ground beef taco isn't offered. We asked our server, Abigail, and she told us they simply don't do ground beef. We started with drinks--a Verano Sandía and Skinny Margarita--and unfortunately, both were tasteless. At $12-$13 each, we expected much better. We were also never offered another round of drinks during the meal. We ordered the queso dip with chips, but the queso needed to be much warmer. Ironically, one of the best things we had was simply the flour tortillas dipped in the queso. And I will give credit where it is due--the water was nice and cold! For my meal, I ordered the Taco Clásico Trio with chicken on flour tortillas. It took a long, long time for the chicken tacos to arrive. Meanwhile, our server was tending to other tables and seemed to pass us several times without stopping to give us an update. When the tacos finally arrived, the chicken was super, super dry. I ate only about one and a half tacos and couldn't finish the rest. The accompanying white rice and black beans were also disappointing. They reminded me somewhat of Cuban-style rice and beans, which I normally love, but these had virtually no flavor. The black beans tasted mashed and completely underseasoned. The sour cream was room temperature and runny, which was not appetizing. We also ordered the Sopa de Tortilla, but it tasted more like a tomato bisque with chicken than the flavorful tortilla soup we were expecting. Again, there was almost no seasoning or flavor. The best way I can describe the meal is that it felt like eating Mexican food in an old folks' home--everything seemed stripped of seasoning and flavor. Mexican cuisine is known for bold, vibrant flavors, and that was simply missing from our meal. At the end, I politely told Abigail that the chicken in my tacos was extremely dry. She said she would alert the kitchen. However, after I mentioned the problem, I felt like she didn't want to have much more to do with our table. There was no real follow-up and no attempt to see if something could be done to improve the experience. We weren't even asked if we wanted another drink or dessert. At that point, it felt like we were simply being finished up and sent on our way. One thing really says it all: we didn't box up any of the food. We almost always take leftovers home, but we left the remaining tacos, rice, and beans sitting there. When we don't take food home, that's a pretty good indication that we didn't enjoy it. Our total was $62.76 before gratuity, and for the quality of the food and the level of service we received, it simply wasn't worth it. Another thing diners should know: according to the receipt, parties of five or more are automatically charged a 20% gratuity. If you're considering bringing a larger group here, I would recommend trying the restaurant yourself first. There appears to be a combination of American and Mexican-inspired dishes on the menu, but the Mexican side of the menu needs work. If you're presenting an upscale Mexican dining experience, the Mexican food needs to have the flavor, seasoning, freshness, and attention to detail to back it up. For comparison, we love Tequila in Lawrenceville. It may not have the same fancy interior, but we've experienced far better food and service there. At the end of the day, I'd rather have great food and attentive service than beautiful décor. Anejo certainly has potential because the restaurant itself is gorgeous. But the kitchen needs to work on seasoning, food temperature, preparation, and consistency, and the service needs to be more attentive--especially when a customer tells you there is a problem with their meal. Beautiful restaurant, but unfortunately, the food and service were not on point. We won't be back. There are too many other Mexican restaurants in the Lawrenceville area offering better food, better service, and better value.

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Añejo - Beautiful Mural, great for pictures

Beautiful Mural, great for pictures

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El Fogon Cantina & Grill

El Fogon Cantina & Grill

2.8(72 reviews)
1.8 mi
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While in Atlanta this time around it was my goal to visit more restaurants. Preferably ones that I…read morehadn't run across during my last visit. I feel the you really can't go wrong with Mexican, so El Fogon made the list to try. We were greeted immediately upon entering the restaurant. Thankfully there was no wait, as I was looking forward to trying the chips and salsa. The ambience was laid back. Not to loud but not to quiet. We were able to hold a nice conversation at our table without having to yell. I decided to go light for my meal with the chicken fajita nachos. These had a slight twist as they included squash as one of the toppings. I also ordered the fried plaintains, which couldn't have been more delicious. I found that they helped break up the savory flavor from the nachos and would definitely order them again. To top of my meal, I ordered the churros for my dessert. Warm, light and crispy with a hint of sweetness was just what I needed. I'll will certainly return. As there were many other menu items I'd like to try. I will say the the menu here had many items that you wouldn't typically see on a Mexicam restaurant menu which made it very intriguing.

The place is nice and clean inside. They have Mexican music playing. The menu is fairly large but…read morewith most of the things you'll find at other Mexican joints. The food was just average. Very disappointed after reading the google reviews. I ordered steak street tacos. The highlight was the refried beans. The taco was just bland even with the sauce they gave me on them. For the price I could've bought three tacos that taste significantly better. No reason for me to come back. They're short handed unfortunately, so service is slow. Just be mindful of that hole you're there. I don't realize it until I walked out and saw the sign. I only saw one lady working the floor. Some other fellow was behind the bar doing nothing.

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El Fogon Cantina & Grill - Bloody napkin with snot given to us by waitstaff

Bloody napkin with snot given to us by waitstaff

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Margarona!

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Tequila Mama - Buford - Calamari

Tequila Mama - Buford

3.5(178 reviews)
5.5 mi

Let me start by saying I truly love the ambiance of this restaurant. The rooftop area is perfect on…read morea nice day with a covered or non covered option for seating. I've been to this location a few times and 3 out of the 4 times was excellent. Love that they have a playground for the kids to play at, however, they require food to be a to go order. That said, DO NOT order the bulgolgi tacos at the outside bar. I thought I'd just get it in a to go box and could eat at their outside area but it was literally a bag of nachos with all the components in seperate containers. Ended up taking it home (it doesn't reheat well) Lastly, while the drinks at the bar were very well made and strong, the bartender was very inattentive and it took me several frustrating attempts to get his attention. This and the deconstructed to go nachos took a start away.

The girlfriends united and wanted a night out! Let me tell you how it went…read more The place is huge, with an outdoor kid play area while adults get to relax and drink their drinks around the fireplace, it is a really pretty place to come out for the summer. Right next to it is a brewery/bar and it can tend to get super busy when that place is popping too. Inside of the restaurant is full of beautiful colors and great decor. We took an elevator to go upstairs in the patio area. There was TVs everywhere in sufficient air-conditioning in order for you to sit outside. The service was great. Our server definitely took care of us really well. The food was mid, it wasn't overpriced, I feel like it was priced average with all the other restaurants that I've been to. The flavor is a little on the bland side for my taste. The queso was a little watery. The Paloma was fabulous! You can definitely taste that they make the drinks with good ingredients. Overall, it's not gonna be my favorite place for flavor but for vibes only.

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Tequila Mama - Buford - 2nd floor bar on a rainy night

2nd floor bar on a rainy night

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Tequila Mama - Buford

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El Jinete - mexican - Updated October 2026

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