This is my second time here, and I'm so glad I found this place. The tacos are exactly the kind I…read morefell in love with about 20 years ago -- simple, authentic, and perfect. Soft corn tortilla, fresh onions, cilantro, and flavorful meat. That's it. That's how real tacos are supposed to be, and it's the only way I've eaten them ever since. It's rare to find a spot that gets true authenticity right, but this one absolutely does. I walked out happy and already looking forward to coming back again.

Taco's,quesadillas and burritos are very good....We will definitely be going back..................read more

I didn't take a picture before it was almost all gone but I had to leave a review because it was so…read moredelicious!! The best plantains I've ever had, and the bowl was full!

The Mexican food was awesome! Prepared and cooked to perfection!…read more The service was prompt and courteous, employee check on food wasn't invasive and refills were automatic. The decor was bright and festive. We really enjoyed the experience.

We were recommended to go here from a local. He must have friends who work here because it was not…read moregood. I got a ground beef taco and an enchilada. I didn't finish either one and the beans/rice weren't good either. And....the sounds I heard from the kitchen area grossed me out. Let's just say they must have been sick or had allergies and were dealing with a lot of mucus. It was hard to eat anything at that point.

Food is always hot, service is quick and me and my daughter had a great time twirling after we ate…read moreso the ambiance of the restaurant is very laid back.

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

True Mexican restaurant. Very casual and basic. Some of staff speaks English but not all. Inside…read moreand outside dining. Order at counter and they bring food out. Cash discount on food. Good size portions. My husband had the chorizo eggs with beans and rice. Just ok. I tried the Huarache (house specialty) with Barbacoa beef. Masa pancake with meat, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado. Delish! We are from out of town but would definitely come back for if in Gainesville

There are three things that make this place stand out in a sea of Mexican restaurants. 1. Service…read more- From the first time we came in, weeks after they opened, we found a unique feature. Every employee is considered your server. Yes, you'll have a primary, but you'll be asked several extra times if there is something you need, or to take dishes out of the way. At first it was a little annoying, but we've learned to love this excellent service. Then you will find there are some exceptional personalities that emerge. Our favorite is Leydis, but all the servers are well trained and work hard to make your visit special. Leydis' husband Orli is frequently the bar tender. For a special treat, try his "Margarita Fresca" made with fresh squeezed juices. 2. Decor - The restaurant is decorated with a vast range of hand carved furniture, which we learned is sourced from Tonola, a suburb of Guadalajara. As I understand it, the owner of the furniture factory is a partner on the restaurant as well, so there is some exceptional art. Be sure to wander a little while you can. 3. Food, there is a wonderful variety of choices, including some I'm sure you've never heard of. They do a great job on the molcajete. We have our "go to" dishes, including one they specialize just for me, but I encourage all to experiment. Two more special things to consider. First, we come a lot on Tuesdays in part to take advantage of Taco Tuesday (see photo). At $1.99 each, it's a better price than even fast food tacos, and you get these beasts instead. Second, be sure to ask for the hot salsa sampler. Each has a very unique flavor, but a manageable 'bite'. I think they should feature this, and include information on the origins of each flavor. *Absolutely* the best in Lake City, and our favorite anywhere in the states that we have visited. Well worth the trip for us (we drive 30 miles every week to go).

Exelente servicio Alma atendio bien deliciosa comida Great…read moreservice and delicious food

Easy solid strong four or more. While the food was enjoyable enough there were several many eyebrow…read morefurrowing shortcomings with the waitress. So, they sort of have an eclectic "chef's menu", if you will, mixed with sushi and Asian bowls, a few Cajun offerings, expense account steakhouse steaks, and even a Mexican restaurant out back, Ella Cocina; all promising an elevated, higher experience by the look and feel of things. We really enjoyed the food. Sushi was very good. French dip with roasted parmesan cauliflower was very good. Same for the flounder fish and shrimp, somebody here can cook. Spoonful of slaw was delicious. So, no drafts (bottles only) and something or other about a machine mixes up their libations for them, so they couldn't make a Bloody Mary on the fly because it wasn't programmed into their menu. Whatever the case, we really enjoyed the food and ambiance.

Good: Food is decent, though not exceptional. Sushi is amazing. Service is good…read more Bad: Overpriced for the quality of the food served.

Food is good. Salsa bar. Service is great and fast. Very lively restaurant with live…read moremusic/entertainment. Our server Mia was super helpful and friendly.

We found Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville through a last-minute Facebook Valentine's…read moreDay event, and WOW what a surprise! The event said no reservations needed, so we showed up not realizing how popular it would be. The place was PACKED with a line out the door! Even so, we only waited about 25 minutes for a table on Valentine's Day, which honestly wasn't bad at all considering the crowd. We went specifically for their Valentine's special: 2 margaritas, fajitas for two, and dessert, such a great deal! The margaritas were delicious. We ordered the Rita sampler and the blueberry margarita tasted like blueberry pie, so fresh, organic, and absolutely yummy. We also ordered homemade guacamole, which was delectable, paired with fresh, crispy homemade chips. Our fajitas included steak, pork, chicken, and shrimp, and everything was cooked to perfection. The flavors were incredible!!! And can we talk about the restaurant itself? It's HUGE! It felt like one of those multi-level Times Square NYC restaurants, with multiple floors and even outside patio seating. It was like a magic trick walking through it! Our waitress, Lia, was fantastic, attentive, helpful, and so sweet despite how busy it was. The staff worked incredibly hard all night and it showed. Plentiful parking, amazing food, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back to this hidden gem we didn't even know existed in town. Thank you for making our Valentine's Day special after a long day of yard work

If I could give 0 stars I would. My boyfriend's cup was still dirty around the rim, his fork had…read moredried up food on it. The food was disgusting, we took 2 bites of our food asked for the check which was $50.02 for 2 enchilada supremes, one single chile relleno, queso and 2 drinks. We paid the $50 and left the whole entire meal on the table.

Rice was stale, walls were dirty with food stains, food they served us tasted pretty old , Dinning…read moreexpensive was pretty bad waiter just sat down on phone and didn't check on us . Guacamole tasted rancid!!! DONT Eat HERE

We had heard great things about the Farm stand from thr fresh fruit and jams, and pickled veggies…read more To the tacos and milkshakes.They serve food along side selling all the U-Pick fruit on certain days or you can buy already packaged fruit We got there 30 mins before they opened and there was a crowd already waiting for them to open. We waited our turn to order we picked up a flat of strawberries, ordered our taco,etc. They give you a little buzzer thing which beeps and vibrates when your order was ready.Turn around time was quick less than 5 mins. Our Food was amazing it rivaled sit down mexican food . I highly recommend their tamales!! And their strawberry shakes are amazing , made using fruit from the farm. They workers are super friendly and the farm itself has a lot of neat things to look at , especially if your a history buff like me!! Love the picnic tables outside , sit and enjoy your food .definitely worth the ride from Gainesville.

I find a bit small place inside good enough to get a glimpse of it…read more They have honey $18 big jar and other choices to choose from. You pick start in a week. $3.99 lb. Purchased some shrimp taco $12 a big strawberry box 8 lb $13 US dollar. No mayo available also needed to ask for sauce did not came with. We're given a beeper to alert when the food is ready. We waited out side at the picnic area lots of tables. It was a cloudy day, pictures were not that good sorry.

we love our home town Mexican place!! If you're looking for a great option come try their chicken…read moretorta you won't be disappointe! it's enough for two people. Actually come try anything it's all wonderful! better than tortillas Tex mex for sure!!

We love stopping by here when traveling through. The food is…read morealways good. I especially enjoy the taco bowl... and Rose is an awesome server!