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I've been to El Indio a couple times as it is right by my apartment complex. It is a great place to…read moregrab authentic Mexican take out in Midtown! With that being said, I've tried a variety of their menu items. They offer a wonderful variety of tex-mex dishes, burgers, soft-serve, and more. Another thing I appreciate about all their entrees is that you can customize them, include whatever meat you want, remove items, and add items. I really do appreciate this as it makes your meal truly cater to your cravings! This location is a takeout spot or drive-thru experience. There isn't any indoor seating spaces, although they do have a covered outdoor eating space. The service is usually pretty quick and friendly. I have never had any issues here with my order and I have always received the correct order within a reasonable amount of time. Everything is made to order and tastes very fresh as well. I would say the prices are fair and the portions are giving, depending on what you order. They do not offer complimentary chips with most meals though. On my most recent visit, I tried their nachos with shredded beef and churros. The nachos included a bed of their corn tortilla chips topped with black refried beans, jack & cheddar cheese, then topped with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa fresca. These were just ok and definitely not my favorite thing from here. I don't think nachos are served best as takeout and the chips got kind of soggy. There was a plentiful amount of the tender shredded beef though. The flavors were there, it just wasn't executed the best and I would probably opt for their tacos instead. I also don't love El Indio's guacamole as it reminds me of premade store bought guacamole. Their chips are also hit or miss...sometimes they taste very fresh and other times they are slightly stale. On this particular experience I didn't think I got the freshest chips. Their churros I got hit the spot and were coated in ample amounts of sugar & cinnamon. I thought these were a perfect way to end my meal and really enjoyed them! Overall, I really think El Indio is a solid spot for Mexican in Midtown. They have a solid business and are relatively close to campus. The food tastes very authentic, is fresh, and has a lot of flavor. While the nachos weren't my favorite, I love their tacos (all of the meats I've tried have been wonderful!), taco bowls, and their soft-serve is AMAZING. I truly enjoy ordering here and will definitely be back soon! I would recommend checking them out if you haven't already.

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

3 Shrimp Taco Bundle

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Walk, drive or bike..the food is fast and good for you!!

Dick Mondell's

Locally owned & operated

I was solo looking for a good veggie burger. When I saw that Dick Mondell's had a house made veggie…read moreburger, I knew I had to go. I was not disappointed! This was the best veggie burger I've had in a long time, and it's vegan! I'm not vegetarian or vegan but was surprised at how delicious this was. I also tried their fries which were excellent and they gave a generous portion and a side salad that was very fresh and large enough to share. I can't wait to get back to Gainesville for this burger!

Was in town for training and looked around to see what was recommended and I decided to go here and…read moregrab a burger. Was a cute little small place with a drive thru. I got the Original Big Dick. Made fresh. Was a good burger. I also got their season shake, which was pumpkin. The shake was absolutely delicious. The shake stole the show.

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Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders - Gainesville

4.4(21 reviews)

0.2 mi

Okay, this is a hard one. Let's get this out of the way first...Magoo's was good. I'm a Cane's fan…read morebut wanted to give this a try. Honestly both do things well. I like Cane's fingers and comeback sauce better, but HM has a ton of sauce choices not just one like Cane's. In this respect, it's like Saucys, but better. They also have salads like Zaxbys, but better. And nuggets, let's not forget the nuggets. Their Texas toast probably the best in town. Blows Cane's out of the water. For fries I give the edge to Cane's. So if you only one strips and comeback sauce, Cane's wins. If you want variety, like salads and nuggets and a variety of sauces, Huey Magoo's wins. Zaxby's which used to be one of our favorites has gone downhill and is really only an option if you want wings, which the other restaurants do not have. Saucy's, unfortunately, which replaced PDQ, comes in last. So overall, I like this place. It's a bit hard to find, but if you're an old timer it's in the last location where Burritos Brothers used to be, just off Univ Ave. If you're looking for some good chicken strips, I'd give this place a try.

We love Huey Magoo's so much! The chicken tenders are always so fresh and crispy…read more I typically prefer bone-in chicken except when it comes to the tenders here. The fact that they use dark meat (chicken thighs) to make the tenders gives them a unique taste that I prefer to any other chicken place that I've tried. I love the selection of sauces here as well BUT you do have to pay for additional sauces so there's that. Their fries are perfectly seasoned and the toast isn't too salty. I like the wrap as well. I honestly have nothing bad to say about the food or service (the employees are always nice). My biggest pain point is parking. It's by the university so of course parking is terrible and hard to find. It's the only thing that keeps us from eating here at least once a week.

Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders - Gainesville

Magoo's Favorite Salad

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8-count nuggets combo with beverage (Monday special)

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.5(36 reviews)

0.4 mi

I have visited this location three hoping to enjoy more. It's consistent so that's a plus. The…read morelemonade is my fav item on the menu. This location gets a lil loud but that is expected, it's on a college campus. The wait for food is not long, so that's also a plus.

Beat chicken in the country!!! All they do is chicken ... fries ... toast and slaw. And during…read more Their Canes sauce is the best service is quick too!!!

I must say that I never noticed the disco balls before!!

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Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird

4.4(25 reviews)

1.9 mi

Food I ordered was very good. I have no complaints. When I'm in town I like to grab a burger or…read morePhilly from here. The service was great

Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird is an absolutely incredible place to grab a fast-food style burger…read moreand fries if you find yourself in the Gainesville, Florida area and craving a wonderfully greasy burger. The place is a drive-through (with a walk-up counter, as well) type place. It does have a few tables next to the building, but I got my burger and fries to go and ate atthe nearby Tom Petty Park. The staff here are incredibly friendly. I went with the Holy Moly Double with fries. The cost was about eleven dollars. When I got to Tom Petty Park and opened my food, I was impressed with the portion and after my first bite, I was even more impressed with the taste. Why settle on one of those fast-food burger monoliths when you can have a superior burger from a local business? I would definitely recommend Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird.

Regular order of fried gizzards

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Muñecas Taco Garden

4.5(93 reviews)

0.6 mi

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!

The inside bar

Egg and potato breakfast burrito

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Outdoor dining

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.2(89 reviews)

3.0 mi

Super clean and friendly. The food is always fresh, hot and delicious…read more I got the hot honey mild mozz, and a mild #2 !

This is a good spot if you're craving spicy chicken tenders. Good, but not great…read more IMO the chicken tender seasoning can very salty. I like to order the "Hot" flavor, and it's definitely spicy but again - salty. I'm obsessed with the Dave's sauce though. I've dined here a few times and the service and food are also inconsistent. Once I ordered pickup and my fries obviously weren't fresh and were super greasy. Another time, the chicken and fries were fresh. So perhaps it depends on the time of day that you go. Pros: The food is very filling. The first time I visited I ordered Dave's #3 1 Slider & 1 Tender with Fries and could not finish it. The next time I ordered 1 Slider with Fries and this was the perfect amount of food for me. For vegetarian options: Try the cauliflower bites! They were really good and filling. You can also choose your spice level for them. Overall it's a good place to eat if you're close by, but I wouldn't travel from far to dine here.

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Los Pollos Rotisserie & Grill

4.2(20 reviews)

2.5 mi

Los Pollos is our go to spot for family meals. We ordered the chicken and rib family deal with…read morewhite rice, salad, maduros and an extra order of tostones. It is always delicious and I especially like the sauces that come with the chicken. It's also affordable and they've never made an error on our order. 5 stars!

On our most recent take out order they gave us our maduros/yuca in a styrofoam container and after…read moreeating some of it we noticed that the container had melted from the hot food. Had to throw away the food and contemplate how much cancer they gave me. Pretty inexcusable to poison your customer because you use cheap containers and can't be bothered to cool down the food or use some sort of liner. Before this experience we had eaten here several times, wont be coming back.

This is the combination number one. Comes with a quarter chicken, three ribs, two sides and a drink.

Carne asada/steak bowl - chimichurri sauce

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Tostones Rellenos: stuffed Green plantains, with chicken and cheese, with avocado sauce.

City Food Hall

4.7(6 reviews)

0.1 mi

We stopped by after a football game around 9pm, and wondered why this place wasn't crowded. We…read morelearned that they had been only open for two weeks, so word still needs to spread about their opening. Approximately ten locally-owned restaurants line the perimeter of the space, with a centralized bar and a billiards table in the back. We bought food from Smash City, Gringo Taco, and Nori; and beverages from the bar. Everything was fine, but the stand out was the service from the bar staff. If you want to stop by somewhere with multiple options, this is a good spot.

I came here a couple weeks ago with a group of friends and we had a great time! We came before a…read morehome football game to grab something to eat and were quite satisfied. The food hall is fairly new and not all the stations are completely set up. That being said, they still had a great variety of things to choose from. Ranging from pizza, to tacos. to asian, to smoothies, they have something for just about anyones tastes! The hall itself is spacious and very clean. It has an industrial feel to it with dining hall sort of vibes. There are some really cute UF accents and decorations included as well. It wasn't too busy when we came, but they did have a DJ doing music. There were also several people enjoying the bar located in the center of the hall. The portions are decent sizes. Some of the stations portions are bigger than others. Which is nice because it allows you to sample and explore multiple things. I ended up starting at the Mexican station. They offered freshly prepared, customizable tacos, quesadillas, burritos, etc. I opted for a single taco, so I could try some of the other things offered. The tortillas are griddled with cheese in them, then topped with either chicken or shredded beef. You can choose from a nice selection of toppings including pico de galo, more cheese, lime juice, and an array of sauces. The taco had great flavor, but the cheese caused it to become "soggy" and fall apart. This made it particularly challenging to eat the taco. I then ventured onto the pizza station. They served focaccia styled square pizza with a thicker airy crust. It is almost reminiscent of a Sicilian styled pizza, but a little lighter. I opted for the pepperoni with hot honey added for an extra charge. The pizza was amazing! Served hot and fresh right out of the oven. The cupped pepperonis were heavenly and amply spread throughout the pizza. There was the perfect amount of hot honey to compliment to heat of the pepperonis. The cheese to sauce ratio was nice and the crust was chewy. It the perfect size for a personal pie or could easily be shared with a friend. I really enjoyed the pizza and liked the square style of it. Overall, I enjoyed the Gainesville Food Hall. They offer a nice variety of cuisines. It is family friendly and a great spot to grab a bite and hang out with friends. The space is clean and has an inviting feel about it. I really appreciate the idea of a food hall and think it is a great addition to Gainesville. Will be returning at some point in the future and cannot wait to try more!

City Food Hall Gainesville - Come Play! Pool table, corn hole and board games.

Wings & Co. 'The Rosie' chicken sandwich, creamy ranch dressing, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles on a toasted bun.

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The Bar - A full-service neighborhood bar with screens! Serving up local brews and craft cocktails. The perfect game day viewing spot.

Zaxbys

2.0(26 reviews)

0.9 mi

TH-THEY- THEY KILLED A CHICKEN- DO. NOT. EAT. HERE. I REPEAT: DO NOT EAT HERE. im just kidding…read morezaxbys is amazing and im just a bored kid with nothing better to do but be stupid on the internet love the sauce. and fries.

Ugh, so we worked all day and really didn't feel like cooking. We figured we'd just order Zaxby's…read morefor pickup and definitely didn't expect it to turn into such a fiasco. We ordered through the app and moved the car over once we thought the food would be ready. My husband ordered a grilled chicken salad, but apparently they didn't have it in stock. The poor employee had to walk back and forth between the restaurant and our car and eventually give us cash back for it. I'm not sure why the app even lets you order something if the restaurant is out of it. To top it all off, our pickup order took about 50 minutes, and our drinks were forgotten. We even paid an extra $2.50 to upgrade to a large tea that we never received. I reached out to customer service and still haven't received a call back, which really sealed the deal for me. After this experience, I don't plan on coming back to this location. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because I genuinely don't think this was the employee's fault. She appeared to be working by herself and was doing the best she could. This location needs more staff and better support for the employees they do have.

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Santos O.

5 years ago

The ladies taking orders for the drive through are disrespectful and have no customer service training. I will never return again. They all huddle up and think it's funny to be disrespectful to a customer. They don't even know how to take a McDonald's app code. Horrible! I don't believe they even interview these people and hire people with no common sense. read more

Sawyer S.

5 years ago

The lady working the register couldn't have been more rude. Thought she was gonna square up on my ass for asking for barbecue sauce and 1-2 questions bout the menu. Like quit your fucking job if you are so miserable. Food slap tho cmon it's fucking McDonald's you know what you getting. But fuck that lady read more

Terry M.

8 years ago

The attitude of the employees behind the counter is appalling! Even the sweeper outside can't say hello. Time to fire most everyone. I'm the retired restaurant reviewer for Our Town Magazine, Washington D.C. read more

Kevin C.

8 years ago

Probably the slowest Mickie Deez around. Constantly packed and have yet to see ice cream machine in action. Have heard of people waiting 45 minutes for one McChick... read more

Januari M.

7 years ago

Management down to the workers are terrible, I understand they do get busy and the food comes out slow but the food needs to fresh at least, smh read more

T.j. M.

6 years ago

This location is not opened 24/7. I have been there 5-5:30, and they tell me that they are closed several times.

Julian A.

9 years ago

They yelled at me :-/ Then they yelled at my friend :-( I just wanted some McNuggets but now I'm sad :/

Robert S.

2 years ago

The extended wait and inadequate service fell short of what was anticipated. Food quality was subpar.

Ameena S.

119

241

8 years ago

Like omg I can't even get not one napkin fries not fill and not one napkin for three items

Tony J.

455

3 years ago

No I do not recommend. __________________________________________________________________

Alexa A.

9 years ago

If you wanna be served by assholes then it's great.

Charlie D.

10 years ago

Ursula is the best. Coolest McDonald's ever!

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We went inside for a take out order since the drive thru line was long, they have a lot of parking,…read moreand it was raining so I ended up needing to use the restroom while we were in the drive thru lane. There were only 2 people ordering at the counter so I used the ladies' room real quick while my husband reviewed their menu. The water at the main sink was not running at all so I could not use it to wash my hands. Luckily, I carry a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol with me so I just used that. I hope the female employees have a different restroom because they wouldn't be able to wash their hands either The lady that took the order was a little distant / disinterested / zoning out, polite but not very friendly like she's rather be somewhere else. We got our fountain drink first and waited for our order to be prepared: Culver Deluxe double meal with a side order of large onion rings. Total was about $19. It took about 10 minutes and the To Go busboy gave us our food, he was pleasant, polite, even smiled and thanked us for visiting. We left and had our food on the drive home - the Culver Deluxe was made well. It tasted fresh and the veggies were crisp. The large order of onion rings were crunchy just like we wanted them. And the crinkle fries were a great addition to complete our fast food craving. If I didn't visit the restroom, my rating would be higher. Also, staff allowed a non service animal (looked like a poodle mix) on a leash walk around the ordering counter area. I like pets but not near my restaurant orders. Maybe there should be a sign on the door to prevent that. Anyway, I hope the women's restroom faucet issue is resolved soon since that is major health and safety issue. Not sure if we'll be back again, but I did submit my main concerns to the Culver survey so maybe they'll contact me about it.

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I ordered online for curbside pickup. Clicked that I was there and within 60 seconds someone…read morebrought out the food. The pizza was on point. Breadsticks were slightly underdone. All-in-all, I'm happy.!

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