love this place. The service food all of it. This place is on rotation at least once a week! Quick and efficient and everyone is so nice and the manager does a great job running this place! read more

Ask for Stephanie. She was amazing. They were able to 100% accommodate my dietary preferences

bruh.. any bad review on this place is BS. I'm from miami and i can confidently say this was the best mexican food ive had in north florida. and i'm a BIG food critic. if you had a bad experience here, im sorry but it was either a one off moment or you just don't know how to order and you're unlucky or something. lol from the moment you walk in, all your senses go off immediately. the hand carved & painted textured walls, light fixtures and seating is impeccable. the place is a truely authentic, kitschy & adorable hole in the wall. authentically mexican down to the ranchera music all the way to their staff. before i get into the food, i have to emphasize that i NEVER give reviews. but i literally had to drop one on em because this place blew me away. the service was like no other restaurant ive been to. they immediately placed freshly warm crunchy tortilla chips & salsa on the table as soon as we sat and without even finishing the first basket they continued to replenish the chips throughout the entire duration of our experience. (unheard of) everyone who worked there was extremely nice and welcoming and warm and sweet. they even brought me a CHILLED glass with ice when i ordered a mexican coca-cola (also unheard of) i felt like a queen while i was in there. before i could flag them down for more napkins, they already were on the way with some. i cannot make this up. we never went thirsty, they were on it with the water refills as well. everyone was just incredibly on top of it and reassuring and humble. okay onto the food: i ordered the chipotle chicken platter and my favorite mexican restaurant in miami ive been going to since i was 5 years old has something similar. i was skeptical that it would be a lesser version of what im used to. i was guiltily proven so wrong. it completely exceeded my expectations and was in fact 10x better than the dish im familiar with down south. the elote was delicious and they cut it into 4 pieces so its super easy to eat and share! the chips as mentioned earlier, fresh out of the oven and the salsa was also so fresh and light. the rice & beans were very authentic, i've never been to mexico but i just know that that was that real stuff. everyone at my table loved their every bite. the quesadillas were amazing, mm bf got a torta that was also delicious. and dont forget to order the table side freshly made to order guacamole!! (however, i do wish they mashed it in a molcajete; totally thought they would, that would've been the cherry on top, but it's ok lol) it was still incredibly yummy. anyway, in summary: this restaurant is a beautifully authentic home style hole in the wall in middle of nowhere Dunnellon, FL. the food is delicious, the service is grand, the interior design is otherworldly, and the overall atmosphere is just simply very pleasant and delightful. i will not stop thinking about this place until im able to go back. thanks for reading read more

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The restaurant is beautiful. Food was delicious. I had the fish tacos, probably best I've ever had. The fish was made to perfection and seasoned so well, super tasty. My partner had the birria tacos and said they were also fantastic, loaded with meat. We both had the margarita flights and all the flavors were fresh and yummy. Definitely coming back regularly. read more

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I LOVE Riviera Maya. The staff are amazing, the food is delicious and the service is fast. Made at your table guacamole-fabulous Chip were crisp and warm Entree was hot and delicious Restaurant is clean and beautiful Have I told you I LOVE this restaurant? It's fantastic! read more

Fun festive place! Natalie my server was great! Food delish! Hurry over before I eat it all! read more

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New to the area and really wanted some Mexican food. Looked at reviews and Riviera Maya had very good reviews. We were promptly greeted and seated in this beautiful restaurant. Chips and drinks came quickly. The crisp warm chips with the homemade salsa is outstanding. The walls and tables are beautifully painted and with colorful wooden carvings. There is plenty of family style seating and booths. There is a full bar and the staff are friendly, Wendy checked on us and made sure we were pleased. I had the taquitos, they were crisp and the beef was delicious. The salad was fresh and the guacamole was so flavorful. My husband had the super burrito and again it came hot and delicious. The chicken had a very nice light spicy flavor. There is a sports TV if interested. This was a very good experience. Don't miss out on a chance for hot, flavorful Mexican food in a nice environment. read more

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We came here twice during our visits to Dunellon because the food was amazing and the service was superb! I am Mexican and the food was very authentic. The first night I had the pozole verde and it was amazing! The second night I had the birria soup and was also very amazing! Our server was very welcoming made great recommendations and the entire staff was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very clean and met the Mexican theme greatly with the decor and the music. I will make it a point to come back here in my next visit! read more

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Riviera Maya - A Hidden Gem Worth the Drive! We drove all the way from Tampa to Dunnellon just to eat here - and it was absolutely worth it! Riviera Maya serves up some of the best Mexican food we've ever had. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, the service was fast and friendly, and the food? Incredible. Every bite was packed with flavor, fresh ingredients, and that authentic touch that's hard to find. Whether you're local or hours away, make the trip - you won't regret it. 10/10 would drive again! read more

Best kept secret! Everything we ordered was absolutely perfect. The handmade guacamole paired perfect with our entrees and made the atmosphere that much more pleasant. Our server was attentive, friendly, and had great recommendations. We will definitely be back again and again! read more

Everything from the food atmosphere the service was top tier will be going back every time I'm in the area

Service and food was excellent. We are originally from Chicago and used to authentic Mexican food. This was amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

We tried this place when visiting Rainbow Springs. This place is decorated amazingly and the food was great I will come back.

Love this restaurant! The food, ambiance and their staff. Alma was our waitress today, she is a lovely young lady with a great attitude.

Great service and food with a full bar. Extremely clean. They have a guacamole cart so it's fresh. I do feel bad the female staff have to wear silly flowers in their hair. read more

This place is the go to place when it comes for Mexican cuisine. Today they were off their game big time,if I had to point a finger I would say it was the server today not paying attention for accuracy. it did not go well from the beginning to the end just saying. read more

Good was excellent and the margaritas were very fresh Ingredients. Ambiance was very nice. Service was excellent waitress was very attentive

FINALLY!!! Finally found an EXCELLENT Mexican restaurant in Florida. I've tried everything and I've been let down every single time. This place is FANTASTIC. I moved here from California about six months ago and Mexican food is my favorite food not only does this place deliver but the service is impeccable. My server name was Juan and he was amazing. read more

I would have taken pictures of the food if I had known it was going to be so amazing. Definitely the best Mexican any of us have ever had. We were a party of 7, had a short wait and were attended to very quickly. I hear it's usually packed, but you'll understand why. read more

Absolutely the best service ever. The whole restaurant staff is working together as a team. The ambiance is incredible.

This place is amazing one of best Mexican restaurants I've been to The art inside is so beautiful each table and chair is different

10/10. Food, service, ambiance were everything! There's so much love put into this restaurant.

Their wait staff is top notch and eager to serve you. The chefs create exceptional dishes which are extreme tasty and satisfying. Prices are very reasonable. This is rhe best Mexican restaurant in Cemtral Florida, we dare you to find a better one!! read more

10/10 from the food to the beautiful artwork decorating every wall and shelf! Great service as well, all 9 people in my party were well attended to. read more

Excellent! Was greeted with a smile by a nice lady. She was patient with me and even spent extra time helping me decide what I would like and offered some great choices. My carry out order was correct and my food was outstanding, even after my 20 minute ride home. My family loved all the food and we are grateful for the wonderful people working at Riviera Maya! read more

The person that took my take out order over the phone was so nice and answered my questions without making me feel like I was bothering her, Thank you for that! (I order take out about once a week and it seems like you're bothering the person who is taking your order.) The food was good and the ingredients were fresh, I ordered for 4 people and it really was enough food for 6. I ordered 4 churros (And 2 would have been enough for us). I really recommend this place! read more

Our server Stephanie was amazing! She served us with a smile and answered our questions. She went out of her way to make my sins drink just the way he liked it. I would definitely come again because of her. The food was amazing as well. read more

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Love the decor! Food and service were both good. The steak in the cowboy rice was a little tough but overall everything was good. read more

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This is the best restaurant ever!!! Best drinks and best food i have had. Jose service was amazing. Everything here is super amazing. Maria con el gringo. read more

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The restaurant was clean and colorful. The wait staff was very attentive. The food was awesome. Would highly recommend! read more

The food was very good, the salsa plater was very awesome if you love spicy food. The service was quick and the waiters are very nice. The atmosphere was fun and their birthday celebrations are super awesome. It is a nice Mexican restaurant with everything you would want or need. read more

The service was awesome. We had 4 or 5 different people check on us regarding more water, more chips and salsa or if our food was good. BTW, my carnitas were excellent and my wife loved her enchiladas. And the artwork on the chairs and booths is incredible and festive. Next time I am in Dunnellon I will definitely return!!! read more

Always friendly. Food is great. Portions are very generous. Sangria is really good as are the margaritas. Ceviche is amazing.

Staff and waiter were very attentive from the moment we walked in! A real authentic environment. read more

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Food ok, atmosphere good, but terribly overcharged! They advertised cali burrito for $13.99, our order was for 2, no drinks, no apps, just water, bill was $42! When I questioned the bill I was told that it wasn't wrong, it was elevated price because of tariffs. When I asked to speak to manager I was denied. Poor, poor customer service. I was regular customer since they opened their doors, but never again. So, if you're in the mood for mediocre Mexican food and getting ripped off, this is the place for you...it's not like they're the only game in town. read more

Service and portions were great. The food was okay. Overall a good experience. I would try it again.

This restaurant is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area great food great service and it's incredibly clean the staff is very attentive and friendly get the fresh guacamole table side and the prices are very reasonable read more

We decided to try somewhere different for Cinco De Mayo and chose Riviera Mayo. The atmosphere was perfect and all the staff were dressed up and happy. Our server was Mateo and he did a great job. Suddenly around the corner comes our favorite server from our local Mexican Restaurant, Jose! He has been our favourite for a long time. He explained some of the menu items and recommended a couple. Both gentlemen were great and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommended! read more

Jose and the team knocked it out of the park. Always good food and great service! Clean restaurant and reasonable prices. One of our favorites read more

To start off, the service was excellent. They were attentive and kind. The atmosphere is definitely vibrant and matches the vibe. The food was amazing, probably one of the best Mexican restaurant's I have eaten at. No complaints. read more