Not all Salsa Cocina locations are created equally, but Palatka manages to have an absolute gem of…read morea team running this spot. The food options are great, the menu recently had a makeover, so has even more to offer, the ceviche is top-notch, and the bar stocks are fantastic range of mid and top-tier bottles. The interior is nicely decorated with gorgeous lighting and manages to be the perfect blend of family, friendly, a great date spot as well as a place to scratch the burrito itch. Every staff member has been friendly, patient and responsive, regardless of them being slammed or slow.

After reading all of the positive reviews on this place, I was really excited to eat here! But…read moreafter our experience last night, we'll probably go elsewhere for Mexican food next time. First impressions were great. The decor and ambiance were REALLY nice. All of the food that was coming out looked great. We were seated right away, and it was basically downhill from there. The service was painfully slow. Every time our server left our table, it would take her about 10 minutes to come back. She didn't seem to have any other tables, that I could tell. The restaurant was not busy, but she was usually nowhere to be found. The chips were REALLY stale. We asked for fresh chips, but they just came back with more stale chips. Our entrees arrived BEFORE our appetizers. Our server had given the wrong ceviche order to the kitchen. When they did bring out our apps, it seemed like the fish had not had enough time to "cook" in the acid. A lot of it was still really raw. We took it home and ate it later, and it was much better. We also ordered the Mexican street corn, which had the SMALLEST kernels of corn on it that I've ever seen or eaten. I was especially disappointed about that because I'd been craving it all day. For entrees, my boyfriend ordered the steak super burrito, and was reasonably happy. It is a MASSIVE burrito. I ordered the nacho cheese burrito. I feel like my dish would've been a lot better if the chicken were shredded. Instead, it was hard, dry little nuggets of chicken. Overall, I was super disappointed by the whole experience. I would maybe go back here for drinks, because it is such a cute place, but I found the food and the service to be really disappointing.

Prices are surprisingly high vs portion sizes, especially for Mexican food, but maybe it's because…read moreof the prime downtown location. The interior is nicely decorated and the staff are lovely. The food, however, seems cautiously seasoned, and the portion sizes are not what you would receive elsewhere for the price. Although the ghost pepper & pork quesadilla was fantastic. We found great parking right outside on the main street and didn't have to wait to be seated or taken care of. I don't think this is the best Mexican option in Palatka but I do think it's worth supporting, plus with great parking and easy access to downtown it's worth a visit.

What a save - thanks to Mariachiles! Outstanding service. Everyone was very pleasant,…read moreprofessional, and prideful. Seemed like a very happy place to work, as well as to enjoy the experience (customers). The place pretty relaxing, nicely done, and very clean. Great job! The food was spot on! As ordered and great tasting. Loved the overall time and experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed my tacos with their fresh homemade tortillas! Everything was delicious and…read moreadored the Cute Outdoor seating

best guac in the world and all ingredients are so fresh, service is also pleasant, but the best…read moretacos and guac around

Been here several times and will say the service is always 100% and the food is just as well. They…read morehave many items not normally found in a Mexican style restaurant as they have a large focus on seafood, and it too was great. Very clean and bright inside, bathroom was always clean, some places neglect them and if they do, what else would they neglect cleaning..... They do chile Toreados(w/onions) for less than 3 bucks and ask for their "house" hot sauces!! Ice cold beer on draft and brewed ice tea. Yet to have a desert as the plates are always larger than able to eat at one sitting! But I would risk thy are great!! Great place, consistently great, give em a try, you won't be disappointed!!

This is a late review but on July 21st I was convinced by my family to try this Mexican restaurant…read more Food was delicious there was some mess ups with our order but we were not charged for what we got instead of what we asked for. Service however.... Was questionable. When we got there it didn't seem busy and everyone seemed laid back but I guess according to our waitress it was busier than usual on a TUESDAY. I am not sure if she was new or she only works Tuesdays because originally it's slow by what she made it seem but... I hope that the next busy Tuesday she is more locked in and keeps up with everything. Overall despite the service, the restaurant was well maintained, great decor, and food was great. I give this whole experience a solid 8.5/10.

Another great meal at our favorite Mexican restaurant. A service is always impeccable and the…read morecasual dining experience in this cute Mexican restaurant is amazing. Family owned and operated some of the best authentic Mexican food I've had. We eat here at least once a week and the prices and the portions are great highly recommend trying this place if you have it it's one of those never judge a book by its cover go in and eat, and you won't regret it.

A great eatery for the locals and us tourists passing through. Good food, reasonable prices, and…read moreChilaquiles, which was the star item. They did say they came with eggs on top which was missing but the red sauce and shredded chicken was savory and delicious. The chili relleno was on point and the Flautas were a good portion and tasty. Most importantly for a traditional Mexican spot, the chips and salsa were very good. We recommend this if you're looking for good Mexican food with efficient staff after shopping or working.

I still remember my very first taco…read more It was 1971, just after I moved to East Gary, Indiana. I had made a couple of friends at school, and one day they took me to a small Mexican fast food place called Arman's. I had never had a taco before. I didn't even know what one was. They ordered for me. That first bite changed everything. It was spicy, full of flavor, and unlike anything I had ever tasted. I couldn't stop eating them. Back then, tacos were under fifty cents, so I went as often as I could afford. That taste stayed with me. Fast forward to a couple of years ago when I discovered A1A Burrito Works. I walked in, and to be honest, the decor didn't impress me. But I wasn't there for ambiance. I ordered two tacos to go and headed back to my car. That's where everything changed. I tried to eat while driving. That was a mistake. These tacos were massive, packed with meat, lettuce, and everything that comes with "The Works." I had to pull over just to properly enjoy them. And then it hit me. One bite took me straight back to 1971. After decades of eating tacos all over the place, these were the first ones that brought that feeling back. The same bold flavor. The same satisfaction. The same experience I never forgot. Since then, I don't go anywhere else for tacos. If you care about flashy interiors, this might not be your place. But if you care about real flavor, generous portions, and food that actually leaves an impression, this is it. For me, A1A Burrito Works isn't just another taco spot. It's a time machine.

Nice location in Palm Coast. We had no problem in our ordering. I got the works burrito with…read moreChicken, and my wife got a works burrito bowl. It's a lot of food and very delicious. I took half my burrito home and had it for lunch the next day and my wife made 3 meals from her burrito bowl. The guys working Sunday were very nice as well. We plan to return soon and order same thing.

We had lunch at Mariscos El Pacifico in Palatka today. The service was excellent and our server was…read morevery attentive throughout the meal. We started with the Ceviche Pacifico, which stated it included shrimp, but there was no shrimp in the dish we received. It came in a red sauce, which was okay but not really what I expected. For my entrée, I had the whole red snapper, which was very good and probably the highlight of the meal. My husband ordered the shredded beef chimichanga. There was plenty of meat, but unfortunately much of it was very fatty and full of gristle, making it difficult to enjoy. We also had four beers with our meal. Overall, the restaurant seemed more like a seafood place than a Mexican restaurant. Our server did offer to bring my husband another meal, but we declined. Considering the issue with the chimichanga and the missing shrimp in the ceviche, I thought perhaps some type of discount or accommodation might have been offered, but nothing was. The fish was very good, and the service was excellent, but overall the experience was disappointing and not enough for us to return.

Everything, from the service to the food was truly exceptional, and far superior to any other…read moreMexican place I've been to, in Palatka. The spicy margarita that our bartender made was off the charts delicious. Probably the best margarita I've had in years. The chips were crispy, thin, and came out HOT. Unlike other places in town. The ambience is simple, but very clean and comfortable. I ordered the enchiladas suizas and my boyfriend had the fajitas. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back. Additionally, we learned that pretty much all of the staff members commute to work in Palatka, from Jacksonville, every day. These are extremely hard-working people and the food that they are putting out is phenomenal. This restaurant deserves to thrive. I highly recommend checking them out. I forget what our bartender/server's name was, but he works on Sundays!

Food was ok, service was slow and they weren't busy. It's a small place so ambiance is okread more

The food here was quite delicious and you get a good sized portion! The chips and salsa were very…read moregood, as well as the queso. I had chicken enchiladas and the sauce and cheese on theme was very good. The ambiance in this place is very quaint and cute, especially as someone who isn't from a small town. The service was great, our server was very attentive and the food came out pretty quickly!