Hidden gem outside Waldo. I tried the breakfast plate that was delicious. They had very friendly…read morecustomer service and everything looked very clean.

I was just passing through town and stopped for lunch. The service was amazing-very fast , and the…read morefood was delicious. It's hard to find good Mexican food out here and these guys made excellent carnitas and chicken tacos!

Some of the best travel memories happen when you pull over on a whim... and that's exactly how we…read morefound this little taqueria. Alma took such great care of us, making us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. We ordered the shredded chicken chimichanga and the enchiladas verdes, and both were packed with flavor, fresh, and clearly made with love. And can we talk about the chips? They should come with a warning label: "Highly addictive. You will keep saying 'just one more' until the basket mysteriously disappears." If you're passing through, do yourself a favor--skip the chains and stop here instead. Sometimes the smallest places leave the biggest memories, and this one absolutely did.

What a fun and cool vibe. The higher review Yelp rating versus another Mexican restaurant nearby…read moreconvinced us to stop here while traveling through the interstate. Outside and inside are very well eye appealing. The tostadas were good. We enjoyed excellent skinny margaritas and queso. The salsa with the chips was oh so good. Our bartender service was fantastic. All staff members are super friendly and very welcoming.

We had planned on going to a popular Korean restaurant in town but they were short-staffed and…read morebarely acknowledged as we came through the door, so we left and decided to come here instead. Nice save. Parking when they're busy is a bit much but we found a spot around the corner from the door and walked to the entrance. You walk through their outside dining area which is all covered but because it had just rained it was a bit muggy for us so we opted to sit inside. The place has multiple floors and I really like that set up. We were sat upstairs on the second floor right by the top of the stairs. Looking around you can see another floor with a reserved area, tvs showing sports, and their salsa bar, more on that later. No chips and salsa here. Chips and Charro Bean Dip. The beans tasted refried and charred if that makes sense. I lost at rock, paper, scissors so I had to go visit the salsa bar and bring back dips to try. They had some pretty good ones like their homemade chipotle dressing, salsa verde, salsa de molcajete, etc. There wasn't one that we didn't like. Our server was really great and took care of us well. I got a Tamarindo Margarita and to eat the Enchiladas Poblanas (chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, queso fresco, raw onions) with the normal side of refried beans and rice, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guac. I got a side of extra cheese because I'm a little rat and dumped it on them. The mole sauce really hit the spot. The last time I had it the sauce was kinda bland but this gave such a nice sweet and earthy flavor. He got the Molcajete Azteca (lava rock bowl with char-grilled chicken, steak, chorizo, shrimp, queso fresco, grilled cactus, onions, avocados, serrano peppers, pork rinds), same sides as my dish. He ''Oooh-ed" and "Ahhh-ed" and "Oh my God, this is so good" so you know he was a happy guy. I can see what all the hype is about. Definitely a place to visit.

Time for a revisit to Las Carretas. This time I was with my mom, and we got in there when a soccer…read moregame was playing, so there was a lot of activity happening. We got a seat inside away from the noise, oddly enough in about the same place as we almost always have gotten in this restaurant. I went for a burrito, which is also my standard. It was just as good this time around as it was the last time, and the service was still just as solid. Really, for this kind of Mexican food in Gainesville, this is one of the best places to go as far as I am concerned. We will be returning in the future.

Amazing food. Huge portions and flavors that were outstanding. In house made and cooked chips. The…read moremolcajete sauce MUST be tried. They also have a nice red and green salsa at the table. All around good place. This is a place to visit again and again. It will be a staple when we visit Ocala. Place was packed and we had fast service. They work as a team and it feels welcoming.

What's the deal about eggs ???…read more La Hacienda is a down to earth, unassuming and friendly place where truckers, traveling nurses, and all kinds of people come together over genuinely excellent, shamelessly affordable Mexican food. Starved .... I showed up at 11:15 AM craving Huevos Rancheros and found out they'd cut off breakfast at 11 AM. I get that restaurants have systems, but La Hacienda is in the perfect position to serve breakfast ALL day. Shift workers need breakfast all day. Truckers eat at weird times and also need breakfast all day. Nurses finishing graveyard shifts still need breakfast all day. The food quality and value here are genuinely unbeatable, which makes this so frustrating. So what's the deal with the arbitrary cutoff???? Why can't eggs be served all day? I've never understood this.

I had some business in Waldo this weekend and decided that I hadn't been to Randy's in a while, so…read moreI should head up a bit early and grab some lunch there since I had a chance. I have been here before, but not since the shutdown hit. Business hours have changed to just the weekends, and the menu this time around was limited to almost all seafood. No ribs in sight, which is kind of sad. They were only doing outdoor seating as well, but sitting outside was quite pleasant. I ordered a grouper platter with fries and baked beans, and it came out in short order. The fish was good... I enjoyed it quite a lot. It didn't need tartar sauce or anything. The fries were also good, and held up throughout the meal. The beans are more what I would call cowboy beans rather than barbecue beans, but they were still good. I do hope that things pick up for this place and they return to the larger menu.

Please be advised that Randy's Rib Shack is not just a cute name to attach to a restaurant to…read moreconjure a rustic name. No, the word "shack" in the business name of Randy's Rib Shack is also a pretty accurate description of the exterior of this business. This should not be taken as a negative though. It is a fair description and the food offered here compliments such humble surroundings. The food here is pure Americana and done pretty good. Of course, as with most restaurants, some of the menu items are done better than others. The ribs here are good (they better be, since they are literally in the name of the business). Don't get me wrong, I have had better food, but the dining options around here seemed a bit limited and this place was a good choice.

Pretty good service but their food was really good. Had their fajita salad! Too much to eat it…read moreall but really good.

Driving back from Tallahassee and stopped in here for dinner - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING food. The chicken…read morefajita quesadilla was so fresh and the flavors were perfect! Another in our party got two tacos and had 0 complaints. IF YOU ARE IN THIS AREA YOU HAVE TO STOP HERE FOR AN AMAZING AND AUTHENTIC MEAL!! We will be back!!

Homemade classic Mexican dishes, tacos are ala cart... DELICIOUS!! Def more of a "takeout" but they…read morehave chairs and tables, too

Very authentic Mexican food! This is a great Mexican staple for Gainesville. You order at the…read morecounter and choose a table, so a great place for lunch or a quick dinner. The service is always super fast. The food is always fresh and authentic. Not pictured are the birra tacos, which are my favorite and go-to item at La Tienda. The spice is tolerable, and the meat is always fresh. The nachos were a huge portion and had nicely seasoned meat. The queso was warm which was lovely

What this place may lack in presentation, it makes up for in taste. The tacos al pastor were…read moreabsolutely delicious. The three dip trio with the chips was great; the queso had a great flavor and the amount of guacamole given was beautiful. I knew I could trust this place for authentic food due to the paper notices on the outside. La comida estaba riquisa, and I would definitely go back. Ambiance was super friendly. Staff was also very nice and making sure to answer any questions we had regarding modifications. There is a pretty big drink selection.

Excellent Mexican fois,with fantastic service. One couldn't ask for much more as Larado's Mexican…read morerestaurant A1+++! Wait staff and owners are fantastic and caters to your every need. Larado's is an easy 5-star!

I asked for my lettcue and tomatoes on the side for me make a salad and they poured lettuce and…read moretomatoes all over my chicken tacos... and the chicken is cold not hot AND THEY CHOPPED UP MY FISH ON MY TACOS LIKE ITS SOME V CB TRASH DO NOT GO HERE BRUH GOT DANG OL BEEF OR SOME. NEVER IN MY LIFE!!!

My family and I go to Larado Mexican all the time. Their food is fantastic. I normally get the Al…read morePastor tacos that are delicious but this time I decided to try something different and I got the Quesa Birria tacos and they were delicious too. My husband got the Fajita Burrito with Rice and Beans and he said it was really good. My son got what he always gets which is the El Jefe Burrito and he loved it as always. My sister inlaw got the Texas Fajita Nachos that she gets every time we go and she said they were really good as always. My Mother inlaw got the Chicken Fajitas which she always gets and loves. My niece got the Carnita Burrito and said it was really good. My Father inlaw got Combo plate C4 which is one taco, one enchilada and one Burrito and he said it was very good. We all really enjoyed our meals and the great service. We will be back!

Plenty of parking spaces at this strip mall location. Inside was like a fiesta. Good music playing…read morewith lots of action and people. The A/C was having a hard time during our summer heat so it was a bit warm inside. Service was very good and so was the food. I ordered the fajitas and forgot to take a photo.