First time eating here and it was AMAZING!! by far some of the best tacos and soft firm tortillas…read morethat I've ever had. we got multiple different things to try and all of them were fantastic. No notes! Plus they have a beautiful outdoor seating area. Will definitely eat here again!

Cute spot with some solid food…read more I got the salad as that was my only option due to dietary restrictions but it had great flavor! It's order at the counter and then sit unless you are at the bar. The menu was a bit confusing from the classic to wok tacos and how it was outlined but we figured it out. My husband got the classic taco lunch and tried each of the tacos. The beef and pork were the favorites!

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.

Great customer service from the staff inside they were welcoming and friendly with providing some…read morerecommended options and answering questions. I love that there are the street tacos available here and the pricing is fair. In my opinion. It's a great option for if you're looking for something quick to eat and especially if you want some authentic tacos, I will be back. Interior is more so quick, grabbing a bite type vibe rather than a traditional sitdown restaurant.

Really solid tacos. I travel in Mexico quite a bit, and just generally eat tacos whenever I have…read morethe opportunity. I'm rarely surprised by food in Gainesville, I feel like I know what to expect and am fine with the "Gainesville version of ___". These are very good tacos by any measure. The birra is tasty and not oily, the pastor has a nice crispness with a balanced pineapple sweetness, and the chicken is well seasoned and not dried out. Overall a really good meal, affordable and filling. The interior is bright and pleasant, a fun stop for lunch.

You definitely get your moneys worth. The flavor is good. Customer service is outstanding and the…read morerestaurant is very clean and the back of the restaurant there's a nice store. very family oriented.!

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.

In the mood for some tacos, I ordered take-out at El Indio recently. I have tried so many of their…read moretacos, as they are my favorite thing to order here. This time, I opted for 3 soft carnitas tacos, not street style, and a side of fries. The total came out to be about $14, which was more expansive than I was expecting for El Indio. However, the carnitas are considered one of their "premium meats" so it is an upcharge. Initially when ordering, I thought I had selected the premium tacos bundle which allows you to mix-and-max up to 3 of their premium tacos. I must not have selected that and only opted for the taco bundle with 3 of the same tacos--not a big deal. The tacos were decent, with an acceptable amount of meat...I thought there could have been more though. The regular soft tacos include a flour tortilla, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded lettuce. The tacos were warm and made fresh to order. The carnitas was juicy and tender, definitely one of their better meat options! I would say overall the tacos were satisfying and the portion size was good. I opted for fries--yes very random, but I was surprised with how good they actually were. I wasn't in the mood for tortilla chips so I thought I'd try their fries. The fries cut perfectly, crispy, hot, and fresh, with just the right amount of salt. I will note that they had a little bit of a tortilla taste, I assume this is because they use the same fryers/oil for their chips. One thing I will note is that orders here DO NOT come with complimentary chips/salsa, you must order those separately. Overall, I was more satisfied with my most recent El Indio experience than my previous one back in September. The tacos are definitely the move here and they have never let me down. Portion sizes are definitely getting smaller and the prices aren't as great as they used to be...but I feel like it is like that everywhere now. Service is always friendly and efficient here too. Will be returning at some point as I need to try their enchiladas!

Great Mexican food! The food is always fresh, has great flavor, and is the perfect portion size. I…read moregot one shrimp taco to try it, and it was really good! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and there was a (what seemed to be) mayo based sauce inside. The slaw was nice, though if it was a bit sweeter it may have been even better. The nachos are my go-to. The Guac and sour cream on top is my favorite part and it's always super fresh. The staff are always super friendly and service is fast! It's a seat-yourself order at the counter type of place. Nice covered outdoor seating

I thought I had reviewed this place previously but I guess I didn't. Anyways, I've been here two…read moretimes now and was satisfied once again! As a heads up for anyone wondering, they don't serve alcohol so this isn't a place to go when in the mood for margs. This place is close to my house so it's nice when not wanting to drive a long way. We went on a Thursday night and there was only one other family there. The server was nice, even with a language barrier. The most recent time I went I had a steak burrito and added cheese. It was probably the most flavorful steak burrito I've ever had in my life, and that's saying a lot. I was only able to eat half and even the next day was it still very delicious. My bf had the burrito supremo and he enjoyed his as well. We also had queso and it was a little thick for our liking but otherwise, not bad. This is for sure more of an authentic restaurant as they also serve sauces like mole so if you don't know what that is, you will be cultured. I look forward to returning!

I wish I could give a 3.5. Ended up going down to a 3 instead of up to a 4 because they no longer…read moreserve alcohol, which was a bummer because we were looking forward to beer and margaritas with our Mexican lunch. The decor was very festive, but overall the premises have definitely seen better days. The wall paint was peeling in places and the ceiling tiles were stained. Definitely an older place. But the service was very friendly. The salsa was delicious, as were the spicy and verde sauces that came with it. I loved the enchiladas. The bistek con mole was my favorite. My husband's Toluca had an amazing flavor, but the ribeye was very thin and a little tough. Would recommend the dish but maybe the chicken version. All and all, we are not running back, but we'd come by again in the future if we're out on that side of town.

This past weekend I visited Mexi Cocina for the first time, a food truck located at Midpoint Park &…read moreEatery. The park provides the perfect location for a sunny afternoon lunch, and is accompanied by ample seating and food options. The employees at Mexi Cocina were bubbly and helpful, and the service was exceptionally quick. The area surrounding the location was tidy and clean, and allowed customers to dine in the shade or the sun. I ordered the birria tacos, which were well seasoned and accompanied with a tasty jalapeño sauce. This delicious meal and fun environment make for the perfect lunch spot on a Saturday afternoon!

It was our first time at Midpoint and Mexi Cocina was AWESOME. Everything came out piping hot and…read morefresh and tasted amazing. We ordered birria tacos, American tacos, a quesadilla, and nachos and it was all so so good. Absolutely cannot wait to go back!

After trying a few other Mexican restaurants I chose this one because the Pork belly tacos. Upon…read morearriving we were told to pick our table. We chose to sit inside. Our server was Brandon, who was an absolute delight! He was so energetic, so friendly, and gave great suggestions. We started with drinks. I had a skinny margarita and my husband had a Frida (top shelf margarita) and our son had a Coke. First thing we ordered was the chips and salsa. The chips were perfect, not too thin and not too thick. They came with two salsas. Both were tasty. Not sure if there is a spicier option but we will check next time. I ordered the Birria tacos. They were so delicious! So much flavor! The avocado tomatillo salsa was perfect with it. My husband ordered the Al Pastor tacos. It was very traditional Al pastor. He loved the black beans. His words were " these are the best black beans I have ever had!" Our son ordered the chorizo tacos. First, I have never seen chorizo tacos offered in a Mexican restaurant. Secondly, they were amazing! To finish, I ordered the banana pudding and our son ordered the churro sundae. Both desserts were delicious. The portions were huge! All in all I say Nopal is quite the gem. Perfect portions and dishes that are packed with flavor. And service that goes above and beyond. We can't wait to go back. We will ask for Brandon!!!

Service was outstanding, food was good, but nothing I was overly impressed with. The best dish was…read morethe pork belly burrito. If you want something on the culinary side of amazing and unique, that's what I would order. Everything else was just ok: Fajitas were good, but the ratio of meat to veggies was underwhelming. I was hoping for more protein, but instead got a mound of peppers with roughly 12 oz in protein at best, if I had to guess. This wad the fajita combo: shrimp, chicken and steak. The steak was delicious, but only found 3 pieces, which I brought to the server's attention. She gladly brought more. With such a unique menu, it would be nice if they offered a mixed protein platter. The mixed fajitas were good, but if you're looking for more proteins this isn't gonna handle it.

Super yummy coffee and cute interior, nice seating outdoor and overflow seating for when there's…read morenot enough room inside

After nearly four years I finally got a chance to check out Curia On The Drag. This place is hard…read moreto define: it's a bakery, an art space, a vendor marketplace, a podcast recording studio, a bar, a coffee shop, a food truck, a community event center. I came with a friend for dinner and we got food from the food truck, where all of the menu options are 100% plant-based. I got the mojo tacos and for my chosen protein I went with the fried fishless filet. The two tacos came on corn tortillas with pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, mojo sauce, and lime. Each bite was so refreshing! The lime gave a citrus kick to the sweet pickled red onions. The fried fishless fish was tender and flaky like real white fish. I was thoroughly impressed with Curia and think it's one of the most unique places in Gainesville. Check it out!

We sat at the outside bar as reservations were needed for anything inside. Our bartenders were…read morevery friendly, polite and did the best they could do, but were completely overwhelmed on this Graduation Friday. Place was clean, food was OK, yes just OK and wasn't even close to being served all together. The third plate was served after we finished all the other dishes. As I said, the bartenders were working hard but the overall service was terrible. No silverware was given, no drink refills were offered, no follow up on the missing food. Service just sucked! Especially for the prices ! Too many options to go back and have another bad experience. Today's busyness is not a surprise as I go through this every year, yet we're unable to take care of their guests.

We came to Cantina Añejo for a sorority moms & daughters event, and the vibe was definitely fun and…read morelively--it's right across the street from UF, so it's clearly a popular scene! Drinks were included with the event, and I ordered a Tito's with club soda and lime, but something was off. Not sure what they mixed in, but it tasted unusually sweet, almost like it had added sugar or syrup--which was unexpected for such a simple cocktail. On the plus side, we tried the chips and guacamole, and they were really good--fresh, flavorful, and a great snack to share. Overall, it's a good spot if you're looking for a social, energetic atmosphere, but the drinks didn't quite hit the mark for me. Might give it another try for the food or a different cocktail.