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Garcias Restaurant

4.0 (320 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Candace B.

I used to order from this spot all the time, but they closed for renovations for a while. I was really excited to see them open again and stopped by one evening for dinner to go. I ordered the Steak Cozumel -- an 8 oz ribeye with a cheese enchilada, rice, and beans -- plus a small queso with chips. Customer service was friendly, but the food this time was just okay. In the past, I remember the flavors being outstanding, but it didn't quite live up to that on this visit. The tortillas also tasted store-bought, which was disappointing. That said, I've had amazing meals here before, so I'm hopeful they'll get back to the quality I remember. I'll definitely give them another try down the road.

Brisket plate
Allison S.

Everything was amazing. We got seated quickly, our server was so friendly & gave us great recommendations. The chips and salsa are addicting. $6 margs during happy hour! We ordered the brisket plate and it was delicious!! The flour tortillas were so soft and we left happy and full

Tamale plate
Courtney B.

We happened to find this gem while looking for a place downtown. Party of 3 seated almost immediately around 3p. The restaurant was quite packed but staff were attentive and friendly, great service the entire time. The menu is quite large with lots of great options. We did beef nacho appetizers, chicken enchiladas and tamale plate. Everything was delicious and tasted authentic. Would definitely go again

Favorite place to eat!!! Best Mexican food in the county. Staff is fast and super nice. Prices are awesome.

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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.

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!

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.

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4 years ago

Favorite lunch spot! Outstanding service, very attentive! The specials are right on target

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3 years ago

Really good food and pricing. Small place, and usually a wait time involved, but definitely my go to in Buda!

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4 years ago

Everything is always AMAZING! From the food to the service! Their iced tea and chips and queso are my all time fav!

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7 years ago

No signage as to seat yourself . Was confusing to start with. Food was average but they were very crowded. Probably won't be back

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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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5 years ago

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

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4 years ago

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

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4 years ago

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

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7 years ago

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4 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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4 years ago

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

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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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2.6(205 reviews)
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Wife and I tried this place on a whim…read more Greeting at the front door was prompt, service was fast and friendly, food was absolutely fantastic, and the do NOT skimp on the servings. I will 1000% be back. Get yourself the Sampler and some pastor JOSE WAS AMAZING

Absolutely heavenly. Extraordinarily well grilled steak and pork!! Ignore the bad reviews and taste…read morethe perfection. Mouthwatering fish tacos with fresh slaw and delicious crema. The asada and pastor tacos were amazing - stuffed with perfectly seasoned meat from end to end. I ordered for pickup and it was ready in five minutes, ready at the front and the host was waiting for me with a smile. Such a friendly and professional staff. Bright and welcoming interior. Easy to access location right off the interstate. The red salsa is less hot than the green, which I'd say is medium. I ordered this through DoorDash and I loved that they had Mexican Coke! Real Mexican Coke with the labels, as you can see in my picture. I will order from here again and again. I was astonished that the reviews were so awful for this location - until I read them. I served for 3 years in college and every restaurant deserves a fair and honest review of their food, hospitality, and ambiance - the kitchen staff and front of house are working hard!! This restaurant should honestly have 4.7 stars or 4.8 - at bare minimum! I hope there is a process where previous reviews can be counterbalanced against the excellent experience I've had here. Every restaurant gets busy or has an off night. That's just how the industry works. But the meal I took home today was affordable, unbelievably delicious, and entirely unexpected. Not a restaurant that is any stranger to exceptional Mexican flavors - and one that I can imagine is incredibly consistent and well attended, despite the poorly devised assessments here. A local delight!!

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4.4(105 reviews)
1.8 mi

The homemade tortillas, the chips and breakfast tacos...just go! We sat inside and enjoyed a…read morewonderful meal. And then we went back the next day just for more breakfast tacos!

My brother and his gf were raving about this place last night. Id been a few times before, right…read moreafter they had opened and then a couple of times later. Each of those times i came away with the thought that yeah, it was a decent place for tacos. Since my BIL and his gf were hypong it up, my thought was that "WOW, something must've changed." This morning I had a craving for barbacoa tacos and decided to try Clems once again. Had 2 barbacoa, one corn and one flour. I'd been thinking all morning about barbacoa and patiently waited my turn on the drive through. Once I got my order, I couldn't wait and ended up parking in the parking lot to chow down. Opened the corn one and the tacos had a double corn tortilla. The corn tortilla was legit homemade and looked tasty AF. I bit into it and while I did taste the corn, the other thing I tasted was the slightly greasy barbacoa. Yes, barbacoa is greasy but I felt there may have been a little bit more than normal in the taco and I kinda felt like some was running down my lip. That said, barbacoa wasn't bad and felt it needed seasoning. The corn tortilla was pretty good and did hold up to this semi wet barbacoa which is impressive. I tried the flour next. Tortilla a was soft, pillowy, vessel for the barbacoa. The barbacoa here was moist but did not feel or taste as greasy as the corn one. Their customer service is awesome though and they were super pleasant and polite. Overall, the barbacoa tacos weren't bad. I may have to give their others a try.

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Your address is wrong on yelp / Apple Maps. Please update! Address listed is for Uchiba downtown.read more

Very loud inside, a bit hard to hear even at the register…read more They hand you a menu and then you pass by the register to order and then have a seat. We eventually moved outside where it was much quieter but humid. We ordered a mole enchilada plate and a flauta plate. When they brought our food and asked about napkins, silverware, condiments, etc., and then we were told oh you have to get up and go back inside and get them yourselves. This was after we had left a tip at the register. So, be sure before you sit down you get your silverware napkins and condiments. No one pointed that out as we checked out and paid and left a tip. The lady at the register seemed very friendly, but she had to ask someone to substitute french fries for my refried beans and they seemed very reluctant to do so. Not sure why I told him it's OK just put the beans on it, but they finally relented and gave me fries instead of refried beans.. I have to say my mole enchiladas were barely above room temperature. The flavor was OK but nothing else standing. The fries also had that kind of frozen flavor like they've been in the freezer for a long time before being cooked. The flautas were pretty good, but again nothing outstanding. Overall, I would say we had an average lunch. It was nice to try somewhere new but I'm not sure. I would drive out the way to go back.

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4.3(310 reviews)
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We drove two hours through interstate and toll road rush hour traffic for a hospital test at 5 PM…read more Ahead of time we had searched Yelp for a place to dine afterwards while letting rush hour traffic abate for our return trip. Taste on Main was best rated and the menu sounded intriguing. We arrived 45 minutes early, and the Maître D' graciously found us a table even though we expressed our willingness to wait. Our server knew the menu well, and the food flowed with perfect timing. The ambiance of a remodelled historic building with modern functionality was both relaxing and refreshing. We were especially pleased with our four telephone calls before hand to the manager about seating if it rained, reservations, and parking. Emily answered each call and was so helpful, and it is a nice touch that the manager interacts directly with the patrons. Each food item was excellent: 1) Mixed Greens Salad (mixed greens, seasonal fruit, candied pecans, manchego cheese, crispy shallots, red wine vinaigrette); 2) Cioppino (clams, mussels, shrimp, fish, calamari, arrabiata-fish brodo, foccacia); 3) 5 oz MTX Petite Filet; 4) Dulce De Leche Crème Brûlée (caramelized dulce de leche base topped with a crackly, burnt sugar shell)

I dont even know where to start. Can I advocate for less stars…read more Maybe to save you some time and money, my recommendation would be to not eat here. One of the worst meals I have ever had. And I paid $250 FOR THE WORST MEAL I HAVE EVER HAD! Place was cool. People were nice. But very unorganized. All the food was . Bland. Undercooked. Disappointing. Drinks were so bad. Old fashioned was the worst I have ever had. the worst. Wine was no better than 2 buck chuck. Basically tasted like old fermented juice. Let's go item by item shall we. Calamari - so bland and chewy. Supporting sauces were underwhelming. Tuna tartare - bitter. Sour. Flavorless. The buttered bread that came with it was the best part and didn't even go well. Try a cracker. Cesar salad - why in the hell would you put salt and vinegar potato chips in this. SERIOUSLY. Red snapper - chewy and over cooked. Steak filet - soooooooo bland. Brussels sprouts - oddly ok. Just a little undercooked. Potato's - the most UNDERCOOKED thing I have ever seen. It was like a blind grandma who smoked all her life tried to peel and cook potatoes while tossing cheese on it. No joke we could not get out of there quick enough. Literally pulled through a drive through right after and spent 15$ on tacos and had a much better meal. DO BETTER.

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Garcias Restaurant - mexican - Updated October 2026

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