Very authentic Mexican food! This is a great Mexican staple for Gainesville. You order at the…read morecounter and choose a table, so a great place for lunch or a quick dinner. The service is always super fast. The food is always fresh and authentic. Not pictured are the birra tacos, which are my favorite and go-to item at La Tienda. The spice is tolerable, and the meat is always fresh. The nachos were a huge portion and had nicely seasoned meat. The queso was warm which was lovely

True Mexican restaurant. Very casual and basic. Some of staff speaks English but not all. Inside…read moreand outside dining. Order at counter and they bring food out. Cash discount on food. Good size portions. My husband had the chorizo eggs with beans and rice. Just ok. I tried the Huarache (house specialty) with Barbacoa beef. Masa pancake with meat, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado. Delish! We are from out of town but would definitely come back for if in Gainesville

New location but same great food…read more I am certainly not a Mexican food expert but frequently when traveling look to see how the flavors may differ. When considering having traveled east to west (New England to Utah), north to south (Wisconsin to Naples FL), Even several stops in Texas. I can confidently state my favorite is Linda Vista here in Gainesville. Great food, great service!

This popular Mexican restaurant in Alachua County in Gainesville offers authentic dishes like…read moreenchiladas and fajitas in a family friendly atmosphere. We were there for lunch. They brought out the freshest homemade salsa and chips for the table. I couldn't stop eating so they brought more. I had the Shrimp Quesadilla lunch special $12.25. It was so delicious and a bargain. The service was very friendly and efficient.

We sat at the outside bar as reservations were needed for anything inside. Our bartenders were…read morevery friendly, polite and did the best they could do, but were completely overwhelmed on this Graduation Friday. Place was clean, food was OK, yes just OK and wasn't even close to being served all together. The third plate was served after we finished all the other dishes. As I said, the bartenders were working hard but the overall service was terrible. No silverware was given, no drink refills were offered, no follow up on the missing food. Service just sucked! Especially for the prices ! Too many options to go back and have another bad experience. Today's busyness is not a surprise as I go through this every year, yet we're unable to take care of their guests.

We came to Cantina Añejo for a sorority moms & daughters event, and the vibe was definitely fun and…read morelively--it's right across the street from UF, so it's clearly a popular scene! Drinks were included with the event, and I ordered a Tito's with club soda and lime, but something was off. Not sure what they mixed in, but it tasted unusually sweet, almost like it had added sugar or syrup--which was unexpected for such a simple cocktail. On the plus side, we tried the chips and guacamole, and they were really good--fresh, flavorful, and a great snack to share. Overall, it's a good spot if you're looking for a social, energetic atmosphere, but the drinks didn't quite hit the mark for me. Might give it another try for the food or a different cocktail.

The food was great, I had the King memorial combo , which is their chicken burrito and 1 beef and 1…read morecheese enchilada and a hard taco with queso cheese with rice and beans. They definitely give you plenty of food for the money. I also had a frozen swirl margarita that was lime and Strawberry, it was not bad. The decor inside the restaurant is cool with the colorful Mexican tiles and the rustic wood walls and the vintage pictures. We had a server Rebecca F that was awesome and took care of us . I will definitely come again.

The hostess was fun and we were seated quickly. The server sweet and attentive. The interior decor…read morewas a nice vibe reminiscent of a Mexican vacay making the ambiance inviting. The food needs work. The flavors are on top only. The salsa serve with chips in entrance was flavorless

Cool ambiance... service eh , I mean the server did his job nothing more nothing less. the menus…read moreneed to be redone. They are severely worn and the words are hardly readable. The Street corn is a joke. The tacos Al Pastor were dry unfortunately, so Was the tortilla. Came here only cause it was near by from where we were which was Harley Davidson. Don't think we will come again.

Highly Recommend! I…read morecome to Gainesville all the time for doctor's appointments and honestly can't believe I've passed this place a million times and never stopped in. I'm so sad I didn't discover it sooner -- because this food is amazing. Truly some of the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. The staff is incredibly friendly, down-to-earth, and made me feel so welcome from the moment I walked in. The whole experience was just easy, warm, and delicious. I really liked it here. A lot. And I'm definitely coming back every time I'm in town.

SOOO GOOD! the portions are HUGE & seriously so good. Service was good & i would absolutely…read morerecommend this place to anyone looking to get some authentic mexican food

I wish I could give a 3.5. Ended up going down to a 3 instead of up to a 4 because they no longer…read moreserve alcohol, which was a bummer because we were looking forward to beer and margaritas with our Mexican lunch. The decor was very festive, but overall the premises have definitely seen better days. The wall paint was peeling in places and the ceiling tiles were stained. Definitely an older place. But the service was very friendly. The salsa was delicious, as were the spicy and verde sauces that came with it. I loved the enchiladas. The bistek con mole was my favorite. My husband's Toluca had an amazing flavor, but the ribeye was very thin and a little tough. Would recommend the dish but maybe the chicken version. All and all, we are not running back, but we'd come by again in the future if we're out on that side of town.

Our favorite Mexican!…read more We continue to be impressed over and over as the food here is amazing. Everything is so fresh and delicious and not greasy like a lot of Mexican restaurants. Every taco is fabulous, especially the pork belly. The entrees are great. Highly recommend the salmon or blackened mahi. Gluten free options are marked on the menu. The drinks are also incredible and I highly recommend the prickly pear margarita.

After trying a few other Mexican restaurants I chose this one because the Pork belly tacos. Upon…read morearriving we were told to pick our table. We chose to sit inside. Our server was Brandon, who was an absolute delight! He was so energetic, so friendly, and gave great suggestions. We started with drinks. I had a skinny margarita and my husband had a Frida (top shelf margarita) and our son had a Coke. First thing we ordered was the chips and salsa. The chips were perfect, not too thin and not too thick. They came with two salsas. Both were tasty. Not sure if there is a spicier option but we will check next time. I ordered the Birria tacos. They were so delicious! So much flavor! The avocado tomatillo salsa was perfect with it. My husband ordered the Al Pastor tacos. It was very traditional Al pastor. He loved the black beans. His words were " these are the best black beans I have ever had!" Our son ordered the chorizo tacos. First, I have never seen chorizo tacos offered in a Mexican restaurant. Secondly, they were amazing! To finish, I ordered the banana pudding and our son ordered the churro sundae. Both desserts were delicious. The portions were huge! All in all I say Nopal is quite the gem. Perfect portions and dishes that are packed with flavor. And service that goes above and beyond. We can't wait to go back. We will ask for Brandon!!!

This past weekend I visited Mexi Cocina for the first time, a food truck located at Midpoint Park &…read moreEatery. The park provides the perfect location for a sunny afternoon lunch, and is accompanied by ample seating and food options. The employees at Mexi Cocina were bubbly and helpful, and the service was exceptionally quick. The area surrounding the location was tidy and clean, and allowed customers to dine in the shade or the sun. I ordered the birria tacos, which were well seasoned and accompanied with a tasty jalapeño sauce. This delicious meal and fun environment make for the perfect lunch spot on a Saturday afternoon!

It was our first time at Midpoint and Mexi Cocina was AWESOME. Everything came out piping hot and…read morefresh and tasted amazing. We ordered birria tacos, American tacos, a quesadilla, and nachos and it was all so so good. Absolutely cannot wait to go back!