Very authentic Mexican food! This is a great Mexican staple for Gainesville. You order at the counter 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 read more

La Tienda Latina - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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True Mexican restaurant. Very casual and basic. Some of staff speaks English but not all. Inside and 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 read more

Ever since I came to Gainesville, I've been told La Tienda holds the crown for the most authentic Mexican food and best birria in town. I finally ordered some and can confirm it lives up to the hype! While I didn't dine-in and ended up getting takeout, it was still excellent nonetheless. The menu consists of a variety of tacos, tortas, burritos, gorditas, fajitas, quesadillas, and other Mexican entrees or meals. It's safe to say the has something for just about everyone. The prices aren't too bad for the amount of food you receive. Each meal runs around $15 and I found it to be fair. I ordered delivery which was pretty easy. I didn't deal with any major problems. My driver had trouble finding my address, but La Tienda called me to make sure the driver knew where to drop my food off. They also text you and confirm that you did in fact receive your order, which I appreciated. You are able to track your delivery to see where the driver is. I received my order within roughly 20 minutes after placing it online. Now for the food! Of course I had to try their famous birria, so I ordered that along with chips, salsa, and pancho dip. All the food was packaged very nicely and I appreciate that there were tight lids on all the dips and consume. The chips also came in a container with foil and not a paper bag covered in grease. The chips were perfect and seemed fresh as they were still warm when I received the order. The salsa was fresh and very flavorful. The pancho dip was essentially just queso with ground beef--perfection! This was super yummy and I would recommend. Now onto the star of the show, the birria tacos! The birria tacos consist of corn tortillas dipped in stew juices, smothered with cheese, then grille, then stuffed with stew beef, onion and cilantro, served with a cup of stew juice for dipping. Oh my were these the best birria tacos I've ever had. They had so much gooey cheese, the meat was so tender and bursting with flavor. The consume was super savory, I could have seriously drank it. The lime added the perfect amount of acidity. This mea was chefs kiss, no complaints, would 100% order this again without hesitation! Overall, I was blown away with how good La Tienda was. My food was so fresh, especially considering I ordered takeout. I can only imagine was good it is dining in! The chips, salsa, and pancho dip were a great starter. The beef in the pancho dip was really flavorful and the queso was perfectly velvety. The birria tacos were mind blowing. Just so, so good. The meat was super juicy and tender. The cheese was gooey and melty, complimenting shredded beef so well. The consume and dipped corn tortillas were oh so flavorful. Seriously no complaints, I could eat this over and over again it was some of the best Mexican I've had. And I cannot go without mentioning the prices. You get so much food for a really decent price. Mine was slightly more expensive because I ordered delivery though. It's safe to say I am looking forward to getting La Tienda again. Next time I will for sure be ordering in and eating there. I would HIGHLY recommend checking this place out, it will be worth the visit. read more

La Tienda Latina - Chips, Salsa, and Pancho Dip - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Food was very good, service was excellent.. Very much enjoyed the experience and the friendly and positive attitude from the staff..

Made it back and the food was just as good as I remember! Started out with fresh made chips and salsa. Tasty mole sauce on top of my chile poblano. Added a goat taco which was yum. My family all enjoyed the birria tacos. Lean meat with crispy freshly made shells and great consommé. Service was quick. Sat outside and enjoyed beautiful 80 degrees on the patio. read more

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La Tienda is hands down one of the best spots in Gainesville for tacos. The soft tacos are amazing, and their house-made chips, salsa, and guacamole are must-haves--fresh, flavorful, and dangerously addictive. We usually go for the 3-taco combo meal, which is both affordable and filling. Don't let the exterior fool you--yes, it looks like a little shack and doubles as a convenience store selling Ponds cold cream, shampoo, and lighters--but that's part of its quirky charm. Inside, it's bustling, casual, and often loud when full, but that's just the sign of really good Mexican food. It's a favorite among UF students, and parking can be tight, so plan accordingly. But trust me, it's worth it. Throw on shorts and a tee, grab a table, and prepare for some of the best tacos in town. read more

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La Tienda took my breath away. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, filled with fun liveliness. The birria tacos are to die for (not literally though, because they are completely gluten free ). Absolutely delicious!! The service was also incredible - very fast. 10/10 recommend. read more

La Tienda Latina - Gluten free birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Prices!! WOAH, $5 for a fountain drink is completely unreasonable. I love to support but I was completely caught off guard by all the prices increase! This meal was $16.21 with tax. The birria tacos. Compared to the price, it looked like the size of a snack. Other places include other things in the meal. Here, it was just about $20 for just these tortillas that were not filled appropriately. The service was silent. The man who brought our food didn't let out a word. I just continued to say thank you but I've worked in service my whole life, a simple "enjoy your food!" Goes a LONG way. Would've at least helped the atmosphere a lot. You order yourself at a window and find your own seats. They bring the food and you yourself take ur plates to disposal spot. That's why their interaction when they brought my food stuck out to me! Don't knock it til you try it! But this was my first time here ! read more

We got here right at open and there was already a line of customers so we were pretty optimistic. Interior was nice and clean, but today we took our food to go. A mixed bag in terms of our food. My chicken fajitas were nicely seasoned and had a good portion. My husband thought the carne asada tacos were mediocre. Quesadilla and chimichanga were also average per my other family members; chimichanga was on the salty side. Salsas are on the spicy side. Chips were good with them though. I was told this place used to be much better, but as this was only my 2nd time here I can't speak to that. Would recommend only if you are really hungry and craving Mexican food in this area. read more

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Big disappointment. I took my grandson there and we both ordered. The food was dried up and Old, kind of like the meat was cooked yesterday. This place has such great reviews, but apparently we went on the wrong day. read more

Looking for authentic and affordable Mexican cuisine? Definitely stop into La Tienda Latina. I love coming here for tacos and a little treat from the store, hence the name of the restaurant. I had a craving some tacos and stopped by on Friday evening around 7 pm where it was busy. I placed an order to go for lengua and carne asada tacos with chips, guacamole, and salsa. While waiting for my order, I did contemplate if I wanted a treat like a paleta or flan. I did not get a treat which I regretted later on. My order took about 10 mins or so. Once I arrived home, my tacos were still piping hot as they were rolled up into foil. The tacos are dressed with white onions and cilantro. They provide sauces and lime on the side. The lengua (beef tongue) is so good and chewy. It's similar to eating carne asada but a little more fatty . I would say do not knock it at all. Their carne asada is perfectly cooked and seasoned. Both meats have that charred finish to them. Get their chips and guac and salsa combo - the chips are fresh and delicious and the salsa is some of my favorite. If you're in the area or looking for a casual inexpensive Mexican spot with a grocery store - stop into La Tienda. read more

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Great local comfort food. Price is reasonable. Busy and popular place. Even the food took a while to be ready; quality justifies though. The menu is extensive with a lot of Latino choices dishes. read more

La Tienda Latina - Tacos De Birria - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

A recommended local spot. Coming in, there was a decent crowd inside. Plenty of seating. Quick service. Got the tacos with carne asada and al pastor. The al pastor was worth, and the carne asada was a bit dry and lacking flavoring. Burritos come smaller than I am used to. Horchata not worth, it was watered down. Paying with credit card is a 4% surcharge. Should try at least once, a casual Mexican spot. read more

La Tienda Latina - al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excellent tacos in a chill environment- we got carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, carnitas tacos, chips and salsa. read more

La Tienda Latina - Carne asada tacos, al pastor tacos, carnitas tacos, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

THE BIRRIA was AMAZING to say the least. Recommend to everyone i'm Mexican btw This over any taco bell and always come saturday whoever is chef slaps. I wish the picture was better but i ate it too fast read more

La Tienda Latina - Birria taco - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I could not even below that rating if I could. They are no more the La Tienda they were earlier. It's now a business that provides least ambience. read more

Great low key place for pretty authentic food. Our party of 5 have nothing but nice words for this place. 3 of ordered fajitas, 1 burrito and one Mexicano Bisteca. We also ordered chips, salsa and guacamole. All generous portions. read more

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I love their carnitas! I live in SE FL and any time I visit Gainesville, I insist we stop. We travel with our dog so sitting outdoors is great for us and our fur baby. Alhambra is also good read more

The food here is amazing. Every dish that I have ordered, ranging from the Huevos to the Tacos have all been great. The inside is essentially a mini-convenience store, but can be dirty at times. There is not really a "service" since you order at the counter, but they are normally quick with bringing the food out. The problem I have with this restaurant is the pricing. Normally, Birria tacos range from 13-16 bucks, which is how much it costs here. However, most places give you free chips and salsa or the tacos come with rice and beans. Here, you are charged $7 dollars for a very small portion of rice and beans, which is ridiculous. You also have to pay a pretty big price for chips and salsa, which is a little absurd to me. Aside from that, it was a good experience. read more

La Tienda Latina - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Truly authentic! The food was good. The chips were good. The tacos were good. I had cheese enchiladas with a red mole sauce. It was different but very good. Place is definitely not fancy, but the food is worth the trip. read more

The food was pretty good here. We walked in and the place was very busy, there was no space to sit at tables inside, but they have tables outside as well. The queso and chips were both fresh. The steak chimichangas was alright in flavor. There was a lot of meat for the price. I did find a piece of plastic in my chimichanga. read more

La Tienda Latina - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Decided to satisfy my craving for tacos by checking this place out! As suggested by others, it's probably wise to go here early as there could be a line of people waiting. We got three different tacos (birria, carne asada, and al pastor). 1. Carne asada tacos - 3/5, little bit bland in taste, was not too impressed by the quality of the meat. 2. Birria tacos -5/5, tender and juicy meat, flavorful 3. Al pastor- 4/5, lots of meat, but could be better in terms of seasoning. Overall, 4/5 experience for me! Will come back to try more food later. read more

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Great service and even better food! Got the enchiladas suiza and a mango jarrito. Everytime I'm in town I stop by! Highly recommend trying them out! read more

La Tienda Latina - Enchiladas suzias - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The FOOD was authentic and delicious. While in Gainesville if you're looking for some really good tacos give La Tienda Latina a try. We had their beef soup that was loaded with beef bone, veggies and a savory broth. The customer service was great, all smiles and willing to help us make meal decisions as this was our first time there. My daughter had their barría tacos she loved it. The restaurant has this real authentic Mexican feel, the decor was simply and again the smiles on the staff just made being there and enjoying their food a whole amazing experience. I know that the next time we are in the area we will be having a meal or two there. read more

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La Tienda has always been a classic Gainesville favorite and it's well deserving. I normally order the steak chimichanga, and appreciate the toppings of avocado and diced tomatoes added on top. Instead of beans, I always substitute the second side with rice. The fajitas are also a good choice. There is a good amount of indoor or outdoor patio seating, and the food comes out fairly quickly! read more

La Tienda Latina - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

La Tienda Latina is a cute Latin American niche store and restaurant that brings great flavor of Mexico and other places. The shelves are filled with the conventional products such as tortillas spices, salsas and sweets. Their custom-made tacos, pupusas and empanadas are colorful and delicious with large amounts that come at a good price. The employees are welcoming, supportive and obviously enjoy the culture. Comfortable and friendly, it is the place where one can find really good Latin food and goods. read more

Best Mexican food with great hospitality. All team members are amazing especially Jovani and Pamela

Food here was top notch. My fiancé and I split and order of chips & guacamole, and two orders of tacos (chicken and fish). We enjoyed everything. The chips were fresh, and not overly salty. Meat on both types of tacos was simple, but delicious. It was plenty of food for the money. Looking forward to trying the mole next time. Seating outside was shaded and had fans to kept us cool, considering it was 90º. Loved the drink selection too. read more

LOVE IT HERE! just went for my first time with a friend and it was amazing. the service is great. such authentic mexican and latin food. it was pretty busy because it was a game day, but it's always a good sign when a business is busy. Very delicious. i took the food to go and it was great! read more

La Tienda Latina - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Food was great but first didn't get what I wanted was given something different and then asked why was told they made a mistake then was offered something else they took the food back that was wrong which I already was almost eating before I knew It wasnt correct then was up charged for something else that was offered the replacement was good but the onions were raw shouldn't have been cooked would have been way better not horrible experience just expected Better service read more

First, the food. Although the taste was fine, I was violently ill within 30 minutes of finishing my burrito campenchano. The place is casual, but loud. Can be very loud. Parking is tight and crowded. read more

I eat here a lot. I enjoy the tacos. The environment is very basic. The service is prompt. They can get busy so delays can be long. There is a lot of take out. The outdoor seating is nice but 13th street is ridiculously busy and loud. The burritos are stuffed with rice and beans which I hate so I avoid those. read more

A great spot to eat while in Gainesville if you're craving Some good Mexican food. There was a decent line during lunch time. You order at the counter and they bring you your food once it's ready. Plenty of tables inside and outside. I ordered the chicken soup and the steak burrito. Great amount of food to get full on. The soup was a bit lukewarm, but tasty with the veggies they offered. The burrito was massvie and filled with steak, Mexican rice and refried beans. They do have a few sauces that goes well with the burrito. read more

La Tienda Latina - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Authentic Mexican comfort food at its best. I'm a Southern Californian living in Gainesville for a temporary job. Their shrimp burrito hit the spot for me - juicy shrimp with lots of the burrito necessities. Their chips, salsa and guacamole are yummy too! read more

We have been coming here for years, however, sadly that is now coming to an end. In the past 5 years, prices have gone up significantly. Chips have doubled, and burritos have gone from $9 to $14.50. Lunch for two yesterday was $50 for two burritos, chips and salsa and two drinks. For a place where you need to go to a counter and bus your own dishes, no thankyou. read more

Being one of the most talked about Mexican restaurants in Gainesville, you want to love this place. However, it does fall short sometimes at the quality of the sides including rice and beans being semi-warm. I ordered the Alambre, which tasted good for the most part. Wished it was warmer. We also ordered the Carnitas, which were pretty dry so I recommend adding some salsa if you order it. Overall, food tasted good but needs to be served hot. Otherwise, ambiance is phenomenal and I would recommend this for an authentic Mexican experience. Staff were friendly and quick with service. read more

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We're travels and currently staying in Lake city we drove to Gainesville looking for Mexican food and shopping We found this place under the 10 best Mexican restaurant and let me tell you it was the most delicious authentic Mexican food coming from a Mexican I can truly be honest about rating some good Mexican food . Must try not a fancy place if your looking for that but if your looking for delicious Mexican food this is the spot . read more

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This is a Gainesville staple that probably doesn't need anymore reviews. If you've never been, try it. It's simple, quick, authentic Mexican food. You can't go wrong. read more

Eight of my family members dined here for a dinner on a Wednesday. It's a casual vibe with ordering at the counter and choosing your own seat. We really appreciated how extensive the menu was so that everyone found something they could enjoy. The service was quick and the food piping hot and flavorful. Don't expect any fancy frills at this place, but do expect good food. Some of the highlights we recommend are the Al pastor torta, the compechana taco salad, and the chips and queso. We all enjoyed our dishes and want to return again. read more

Always a great, casual place to get reliably tasty food. The prices are a bit incongruent with the ambiance of the restaurant and portions but not a terrible value. read more