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    Garcias Restaurant

    4.0 (311 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Kids pancake plate
    Brianna P.

    Garcia's is such a great spot in downtown Buda! The food is absolutely delicious and the margarita was super strong (granted, I'm a lightweight ). The staff is always friendly and the newly remodeled interior looks fantastic. We also love sitting on the covered porch which is perfect for extra seating and enjoying the atmosphere.

    Pappa Ranchera potato egg and bacon.

    I ordered a Papa Ranchera taco from Garcias Mexican in Buda, and to be honest, I was extremely disappointed. Anyone who's ever ordered Papa Rancheras here before knows exactly what to expect -- potatoes cooked in a flavorful ranchera sauce, with that signature red color and seasoning. What I received was completely different: just plain potatoes, eggs, and bacon in a tortilla, with no sauce or flavor. It looked like something thrown together without care, and definitely not what I paid for. I spoke with Esmeralda, who claimed to be the manager, and she told me this location is owned by a different family member and therefore "does things differently." I explained to her that the sign outside still says Garcias Mexican, and as a customer, I expect the same quality and consistency at any location under that name. That's part of what builds trust with a brand. Her response didn't address the issue -- and honestly, it made the experience even more frustrating. I've been a customer of Garcias for years and have always associated the name with good food and consistency. This visit did not reflect that standard. If this location is going to operate differently, customers deserve to know upfront -- or better yet, they should raise their quality to match the reputation that the Garcias name is known for.

    Shrimp fajitas
    angel y.

    This restaurant was recently reopened, and the food was absolutely delicious. I've been to another location before and enjoyed the food so I decided to give this place a try. The chips were very crunchy and complimented very well with the salsa. The shrimp were huge and very flavorful, the charro beans are highly recommended. The staff were very friendly, and the restaurant was very clean. If you're in town I recommend going to this restaurant.

    Steak Cozumel
    James K.

    My fiancé and I came here again for dinner last night, and had another great experience. Rosie was our waitress this time and she did a great job taking care of us. As for the food, the guacamole was solid. The steak Cozumel my fiancé got was really good. And the fajita quesadillas with chicken were solid, with a very large portion size. Prices were very reasonable too. Another good experience here. We will be back again!

    Garcias Deluxe
    Reuben M.

    I had the Garcia's deluxe. I've been to this location since it opened and it's consistently great. Nothing was left in that picture. It's a lot of food at a great price/. Great bang for the buck at $13.95. The waitresses was very attentive and the atmosphere here is your typical central Texas home converted into a restaurant. They play recorded conjunto/tejano music while dining in.

    Gluten-free veggie & cheese omlet
    Kristen Joy L.

    I'm never sure how it's going to go at ethnic/cultural restaurants, but since I LOVE non-American food I was up for giving Garcias a try... The waitstaff we had was awesome! She helped make sure my omelet was cooked separately so it was truly gluten free... and it was delicious to boot! Hubs had some other thing that he said was delicious and honestly, I was so enamored by my delicious, huge omelet I hardly paid enough attention to grab a photo of his food. It's a bit of a tiny place, but homey and felt like family. I'm so glad our local friend recommended it and we took time to meet her there!

    Jamie P.

    My husband and I visited Garcias while we were passing through Buda. We were seated quickly and our waitress took our order quickly, but then kind of of forgot about us. The food came out fast and everything was good. I wouldn't say top quality, but decent. The water and tea tasted funky. Their prices were reasonable and they seemed to stay busy while we were there on a Friday. They also have some lunch specials that include a drink in the price.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service. Would highly recommend if your needing a little spice in your life.

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    5 years ago

    Great tasting food and reasonable prices . No Alcoholic drinks which is weird for a Mexican restaurant but tasty tea.

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    5 years ago

    Delicious food. Friendly staff with a good sense of humor. Love coming here for lunch but really they're great for any time of the day!

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    3 years ago

    Bland food, lackluster service, dirty table, dirty bathroom. Saving grace was their patio.

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    5 years ago

    Love the Garcia chain restaurants. The queso is amazing!!! Only wish they'd share their recipe!

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    3 years ago

    They make to many mistakes on my order every time I go but the food is good

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    4 years ago

    Great service. Went for happy hour. Great margaritas and appies. Would definitely recommend if back in Tempe

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    3 years ago

    Great food and awesome atmosphere ! I will not go to any other Mexican food restaurant !

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    4 years ago

    The food was bussing and the manager fine asl Food came out fast and was great 10/10

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    7 years ago

    Wonderful! The best tortilla soup around!!!! But everything is soooooo good! You will love going here. Small homey feel. Great staff!!

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    4 years ago

    The MENUDO and taco de chicharrón were delicious!! Highly recommend this place and I'm picky about my Mexican food ...

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    6 years ago

    I just had the Steak Cozumel and swear it was the best steak that I've had in a long time. It was cooked perfectly.

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    I have never had a meal here that I did not thoroughly enjoy. They even serve a delicious breakfast

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