I asked for my lettcue and tomatoes on the side for me make a salad and they poured lettuce and…read moretomatoes all over my chicken tacos... and the chicken is cold not hot AND THEY CHOPPED UP MY FISH ON MY TACOS LIKE ITS SOME V CB TRASH DO NOT GO HERE BRUH GOT DANG OL BEEF OR SOME. NEVER IN MY LIFE!!!

Everything was great. My bf was recommended this place from someone and we had a wonderful first…read moreexperience. After the fact we were raving about this place with others who had been but they didn't have the same experience and that's unfortunate. Our waiter was awesome, very friendly too. We went on a Thursday night and it was so packed but granted it's in a small town but I can understand also because the food was so good. My bf had a large strawberry margarita and I had a small peach. We liked the peach better as it was more flavorful. I had the cheese enchilada meal that came with rice and beans. Simple yet so good! My bf had the Mexican plate that came with a taco, an enchilada, chili con carne, rice, and beans. So much for such a great price. From the first bite we were both very happy. Needless to say we won't mind making the drive and going back! Can't wait.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Gainesville and can't believe I am just now writing a review! It…read moreis always generally pretty busy, but I personally have never had to wait (but this is for a table for two!). The service was quick - we did get our food before the tableside guac came though. Speaking of, you have to get this guac - it's phenomenal and made right at your table with all the toppings. If you prefer getting salsa, there's a variety at their salsa bar (on first and second floors). My go to is always the carne asada - I cannot stray because it just that good!

Denied Service So I…read morewas excited to show my family this restaurant because it was good the last time I went to see the Mexico soccer game there, it was about an hour till close 10 o'clock and they close at 11 on a Friday, once we went inside, the hostess looked at us with a worried face and told us that the kitchen was backed up an hour, and that they close in an hour pretty much insinuating that we should leave. I've never been denied service as a restaurant, but it definitely felt that way. When I used to work at restaurants we would take people until closing time. I understand it's not ideal but if you aren't going to take more people you might as well turn off the "open" sign. If it's 10:00am don't go here. Yes even on Fridays.

NOTE: this is Los Gatos now! And wow, great service from Elvis and fun decor meets delicious food…read more We were not sure we were in the right spot, but don't let the gas station next door deter you. It was a nice meal at a good price.

First, the name has changed to El Gato (no big deal)…read more The service was amazing (thank you!) My mother-in-law enjoyed her meal (also fantastic) everything was cooked fresh and made in house I could tell that much Why not 5 stars? I personally was a little disappointed with my meal- ... because I travelled over 1 hour for the five star rating & felt like the flavor was not consistent with the good quality of care in preparation or the amazing customer service. I will definitely give them another shot & see how another dish goes! I want to support small businesses so please try them for yourself! I have been spoiled by living in Arizona. Call in advance for seating as it is a small hole-in-the-wall with limited space but nice little restaurant!

fajita for two yummy. alma was fabulous server. We will be back. always a great timeread more

Some of the best travel memories happen when you pull over on a whim... and that's exactly how we…read morefound this little taqueria. Alma took such great care of us, making us feel like regulars from the moment we walked in. We ordered the shredded chicken chimichanga and the enchiladas verdes, and both were packed with flavor, fresh, and clearly made with love. And can we talk about the chips? They should come with a warning label: "Highly addictive. You will keep saying 'just one more' until the basket mysteriously disappears." If you're passing through, do yourself a favor--skip the chains and stop here instead. Sometimes the smallest places leave the biggest memories, and this one absolutely did.

I was unusually free for lunch today and thought I'd check out a place I hadn't been before. As the…read moreresult of quick spurt of research on the way home, I discovered this place. You can't see it from the main road and the outside may look a little unassuming, but don't let that fool you. This is a hidden gem in Orange Park. Surprisingly, there don't seem to be very many places for good authentic Mexican tacos. This is probably as close as you can get. It doesn't hurt that it's a grocery too! Prices here for the made-to-order side won't hurt the wallet, and you can find some rather unique and quality stuff otherwise. Service was extremely friendly and happy to help in either English or Spanish. In terms of flavor, the al pastor was top notch. It comes with lime wedges and your choice of either mild or spicy salsa. While there isn't anywhere indoors to sit and eat, there's several tables outside to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather. Give this place a try!

Best tacos in Jacksonville/OP hands down! I've lived 2…read moreminutes from this place for 5 years and I'm so disappointed I didn't try them sooner!

My favorite taco spot in Jacksonville!…read more I always order the carne asada tacos--they never disappoint. I've been coming here for years, and it's been so nice to watch this place grow and expand while still staying true to what made it special in the first place. Everyone is always so nice and welcoming. Even with the growth, the atmosphere still feels welcoming and homey, and the food tastes just as good as I remember. The taco prices have gone up over the years, but the quality and flavor make them well worth it. If you're craving authentic, flavorful tacos, this is definitely a spot you need to try.

The tacos were DELICIOUS. I had a beef taco and a chicken taco, both American style, and the meat…read morewas perfectly juicy. They might have been the best tacos around! The rice was very dry, but squeezing some hot sauce on top helped make it edible. My daughter ordered a chicken quesadilla, but she didn't like the cheese, so it went mostly uneaten. The service, like the chips and salsa, was average at best. I should probably give El Castillo 3 stars instead of 4, but that's how good the tacos were.

I went here for lunch and loved the food and the vibes. I like that you can sit outside at fourth…read moreAve and Muecas has delicious food and a variety to choose from. I got the curry with the daily catch, which was Seabass. It was so delicious and such a good size portion. My sister got a bowl which is always promising and their tacos are also delicious!! The service was also good. I want to go back and try their daily specials and Sunday brunch!!

I went to Munecas recently for lunch. It is located in a small food park area West of Main Street…read morehere in Gainesville, and there are a couple of other restaurants in easy walking distance, so it makes the area pretty popular. The restaurant is counter service, with number calling/paging when your order is ready. I found the ordering process to be straightforward, and the person at the counter that took my order was cordial. As it was my first time, I went for more than one item. In my case, I went for a burrito and a quesadilla. The quesadilla came with sour cream and the burrito came with a sauce of my choosing... I went for a spicy red sauce. Both items were excellent, and I enjoyed them. Pricing was about what you would expect, so no issues there either. If I am in the area, this place would definitely be on my list of places to return to.

All good! Food! Service!! Ambiance!! . Love their fish dishes. Could use a little bigger fish…read moreportion in Taco.

Another disappointing Mexican food business…read more The food was lacking flavor and I am sure the lengua taco was not fresh. Tasted old and smelled bad. The best part of the was the chips/ salsa and the canned squirt.