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    Nopal

    4.2 (141 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Pork Belly Tacos! :D
    Matthew O.

    Really good restaurant! It might not be the easiest to find since it's on the outskirts of Gainesville, tucked away in the back of a small plaza. But they do serve some delicious food. Service was decent, with friendly servers. I have to say, their pork belly tacos were delicious and very filling. Generous portion sizes, with 3 large tacos, rice, and refried beans. The pork belly was tender and succulent, and the addition of the mango salsa helps to cut through the richness. In short, this is definitely a hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant that more people should check out :)

    Birria hash
    Nadly M.

    What a great find! Stop for lunch on a Sunday which was during their brunch special. Excellent variety of selections from vegetarian to delicious meats. My group ordered the baby back ribs, birria hash (brunch menu), and items from the Nopal kids menu quesadillas and chicken fingers. So flavorful! Great drink options too. Love the ambiance (painted murals & music), there is indoor & outdoor seating, with lots of parking. Our server was great, super welcoming and attentive. Love the experience!

    Carne Asada Taco

    Food and atmosphere exceeded my expectations! I ordered the steak tacos and a spicy margarita. The margarita could have been better, it was really sweet and hardly tasted any tequila which was unfortunate bc I have not had a good spicy marg in gainesville yet

    Lunch menu
    David D.

    Excellent service, price (lunch) and food. Too many good things to rave about from the free salsa (made in house) to the lunch entrees that include beverage. Two thumbs up and would happily return.

    Mona B.

    Overall: I absolutely love this place. It is a drive for me though but so worth it! Great food, love the outdoor patio, but service can be a hit or miss. Ambience: It is a little off the beaten path for me. And I do mean beaten bc there always seems to be construction around. There is a parking lot, but it can get pretty full so make sure you plan accordingly. Once you are inside, there is a lot of space. It's a great place to bring a large group. The patio is my favorite place to sit, but that is where I feel the service isn't the best. Service: It's not crowded or busy during lunch time. I find that if you are seated outside in the patio - they tend to forget about you when it's not crowded (ironic I know). When it's crowded, the service is actually great! Food comes out fast. Food: AMAZING. I've tried so many things here over the years and nothing disappoints me. Drinks and desserts included! Come check it out!

    Gregg P.

    Sharing another great review , a customer of mine recommended this restaurant to us. And it was amazing!!The atmosphere, the friendly staff, who took care of us better than we had been treated at similar restaurants in the area at that time. The food was fresh, hot and amazing they did not disappoint. Very authentic cuisine. Place is packed daily. I can't remember honestly if we called ahead or not but it is worth a try. You will not be disappointed.

    Appetizer Sampler
    Tim J.

    Decided to check this new place out per coworker's recommendation. Located near north side of Gainesville, it may be hard to spot as this restaurant is located in the corner end of the small plaza. Just as many others have commented, the servers were very friendly and checked on us frequently. We got pork belly and shrimp tacos with sampler. The price point is bit little bit high for Gainesville average but the ingredients were very fresh. Also, their margaritas is really good that it is a must. Overall, good restaurant to consider checking out when you crave Mexican food.

    Avocado Egg Rolls
    Deanna F.

    We stopped in around 4 o'clock in the afternoon to have a late lunch set on the outside patio with our dog. We ordered avocado eggrolls, pork belly appetizer, as well as the riblets. Everything was absolutely delicious. The outdoor patio was spacious and secluded. Our server was fantastic. She brought everything right on time kept us moving, and was very pleasant to deal with. Priced right and very enjoyable due, of course come here for a fabulous dining experience Plenty of parking

    Bellini De Nopal
    Simone M.

    I have been seeing this place all over Instagram and Yelp, decided to finally dive in! Since I had the Sunday off and had been yearning for brunch, I remember seeing that they had updated their brunch menu for 2023. First off, when walking in immediately I was greeted with the friendliest smile from the servers and staff. I requested to sit on the patio, being that it was such a nice day out - and I like that the patio area is screened in which is great and protects you from all the flies and mosquitoes. I asked for the brunch menu, and I immediately ordered the veggie omelet with a side of crispy tater tots and a bellini de Nopal. The bellini de Nopal was a tasty take on the classic mimosa which had a prickly pear puree instead of OJ. It wasn't sweet or too tart, honestly it was a great pairing to the bubbly and I would order this again. For the veggie omelet - talk about veggie OVERLOAD...wow! I can not complain about how filling this was, as it was great alternative to ordering sausage or bacon. It was filled with spinach, zucchini, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and oaxaca cheese. That cheese was everything, the creamy flavor it added to the omelet and had an amazing cheese pull. What I also liked about the dish was how fresh all the veggies were, even the baby green salad that was tossed in some type of vinaigrette. The crispy tots were exactly that...crispy and nice. Nothing too special about them but they were good. Overall, service was very prompt and polite. Everyone continuously checked on me which I really liked especially being that I was solo. I didn't feel like they forgot about me or neglected me at all. I can't wait to bring my sister here for a chill brunch when she's in town or even my girlfriends for Sunday Funday!

    Chicken Fajita
    Alyssa M.

    This place is super cute and was not crowded at all when I came! The service was super quick and the servers were very friendly. I loved the salsas that come with the chips, both were super good and unique! Everyone in my party ordered fajitas and we were all very pleased with them. They come with a lot of vegetables and a really good portion! They weren't the best fajitas I've ever had, but they were definitely good. They have some more unique offerings on the menu as well that I'd love to try next time!

    Guarache Nopal and Chicken Milanese
    Marlia H.

    I've heard great things about Nopal as well as enjoyed Cintrón in the past. So naturally I didn't mind joining my sister for a quick dinner here before heading to work. I had been eager to try nopales (aka cactus) for the first time, so I ordered the Guarache Nopal. I could never imagine what cactus tasted like, but after trying it, I believe it has a cucumber/zucchini kind of flavor. The texture of it grilled wasn't my favorite, but I still thought it tasted pretty good. I think I'd like to try it prepared differently to determine my preference. My sister ordered the Chicken milanesa and let me try a bite. It tasted great and was also recommended by our server. The food came out pretty quickly and everyone was very attentive. I'd definitely like to try some of their drinks on my next visit!

    Nopal wings

    Food was delicious, atmosphere is cozy, drinks are amazing! Server was very attentive and extremely helpful in picking out great dishes that matched our taste buds

    Taco Tuesday: pork belly, pescado (breaded white fish), carne asada, and barbacoa

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    Food is overrated and iver priced. . Service is okay. Ambience is ok. Would I go back, NO!

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    Server was very friendly and our orders arrived promptly good and hot. I can't wait to go back !!!!

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