25 Best Mexican Restaurants in Gainesville

Navigate Gainesville's Mexican food scene with Restaurantji's recommendations. Try the best Chips Salsa, Chips and Salsa, Tacos, and more in town.

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant Gainesville Mexican • $$
3501 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Mulita Mojada de Birria Arroz Beans Sour Cream Pico de Gallo Queso
Arroz Frijoles Pico de Gallo Guacamole Y Lechuga
Steak Fajitas with Salad Rice and Refried Beans
Enchilada De Pollo Con Mole Enchiladas
Mulita Mojada de Birria Sin Queso
Birria Tacos Asi Es Como Salen
Tortillas Salsa de Habuchelas
Fresh Table Side Guacamole
Ceviche Vuelve À la Vida
Las Carretitas Enchilada

“Service is always great and of course the best Mexican food in town 🤤“

4.9 Superb2912 Reviews
Linda Vista Mexican • $
7070 SW Archer Rd Suite 3102, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Enchiladas Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes
Taco Salad Fajitas Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes
Chimichanga Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Golden Enchiladas Michelada Y Margarona
Enchiladas with Ground Beef
Enchiladas Rancheras
Tacos De Carne Asada
Carne Asada Burritos
Burrito Campechano
Vegetarian Fajitas

“Best restaurant in S.W. Gainesville, everything they make is delicious. Thanks Linda Vista for feeding my Family, Howard“

4.7 Superb162 Reviews
Tacos 352 Mexican • $
8181 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Street Corn on the Cob Asada Burrito Steak Nachos
Left Al Pastor Right Carne Asada
Chicken Quesadilla De Pollo
Street Corn and Asada Tortas
Carne Asada Quesadilla
El Pastor Quesadillas
Chips and Queso Dip
Birria Quesadilla
Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada Tacos

“Tacos 352 is so underrated! The food is absolutely amazing!“

4.6 Superb161 Reviews
TonyDillas Mexican • $
1720 S Main St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

The Burrito and Lil Quesadilla
Yellow Rice & Black Beans
Nachos and Cheese
Breakfast Burrito
Fried Quesadillas
Beef Quesadilla
Avocado Crema
Spiced Carrots
Queso Fresco
Veggie Style

“Tony Dilla's is an office favorite and you cant ever go wrong with them. We love the avocado creme its to die for. The service is top notch and our only complaint is that they dont open till 1 and they are closed on Monday. I have to go all weekend and then Monday too without my Dilla's. I cant say enough good things about this truck and the wonderful food they come out with.“

4.9 Superb83 Reviews
Nopal by Cintrón Mexican • $
5112 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Kids 2 Soft Tacos with Rice & Beans
Mexican Street Corn Avocado
Nopal Steak House Salad
Pork Enchilado Burrito
Chicken Enchiladas
Carne Asada Tacos
Sweet Potato Fries
Corn Creme Brulee
Avocado Egg Rolls
Nopal House Salad

“Lisa and I have never been disappointed with the food or service. Their specials are great.“

4.5 Superb157 Reviews
Locos por Tacos Food Truck Mexican • $
1712 SW 13th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Loca Quesadilla
Papas Locas

“Great flavor and great people!“

4.9 Superb58 Reviews
Jalisco Town Modern Mexican Grill Mexican • $$
4401 NW 25th Pl. Ste A, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas Supreme
Chips and Salsa
Fried Ice Cream
Seafood Nachos
Chile Relleno
Birria Tacos
Carne Asada
Taco Salad

“Best Mexican restaurant in town, recommend it 100% and waitress Javier is amazing!“

4.8 Superb65 Reviews
La Tienda Mexican • $
2204 SW 13th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Steak Chimichanga with Rice and Beans
Corn Chips with Salsa and Queso
Quesadilla Corn Same Azado
Mexican Rice and Refried
Chips Salsa and Queso
Bistec A la Mexicana
Enchiladas Rajas
Chips and Salsa
Refried Beans
Chicken Soup

“One of the BEST around. Check out their little store in the back too. Their quesp is the BEST in town! Nothing like sitting on the patio during the fall weather. Friendly Staff! Clean bathrooms.“

4.3 Superb187 Reviews
Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina Mexican • $
7750 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Steak Shrimp and Chicken Fajitas
Enchiladas Verdes Suizas
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo
Churros with Ice Cream
Enchiladas Rancheras
Steak Fajita for Two
Fajitas Chori Pollo
Arroz Con Camarones
Chimichanga Tapatio
Fajita de Vegetales

“Everything is awesome The food is the best one in Gainesville Frozen Margaritas are delicious“

4.2 Good202 Reviews
Midpoint Park and Eatery | Food Truck and Restaurant Park Family • $
931 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Mac N Cheese with Coleslaw
Buffalo Vegan Chicken Sandwich
Deluxe Burger with Fries
Bubbly Soft Drinks
Philly Cheese Steak
Loaded Vegan Fries
Lavender Lemonade
Chicken Gyro Wrap
Mozzerella Sticks
American Tacos

“💚fantastic place plantology did not disappoint“

4.4 Superb92 Reviews
Los Pollos Mexican • $
3120 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Bowl
Quesadilla

“food was great first time there“

4.5 Superb65 Reviews
La Fiesta Mexican Grille Mexican • $
9513 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Two Tacos Rice and Beans Large Queso Dip
Their Surf and Turf Burrito
Side Salsa Verde
Chips and Salsa
Fried Ice Cream
Chicken Fajitas
Fajita Burrito
Tortilla Chips
Steak Mexicano
Shrimp Fajitas

“Super cool mexican restaurant, delicious food, clean restroom, great service, lovely experience! I highly recommend it! 5 stars“

4.1 Good219 Reviews
Las Margaritas Mexican • $
4405 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Taco Mexican Rice \u0026 Refried Beans
Taco Mexican Rice & Refried Beans
Homemade Salsa and Chips
2 for 1 House Margaritas
Vegetarian Margaritas
Homemade Spicy Salsa
Chimichanga Dinner
Taco Salad Fajitas
Chicken Acapulco
Chips and Salsa

“The food is great, the staff is friendly, and the prices are so reasonable. The fajitas and margaritas are fantastic, but so are the other items I've tried.“

4.1 Good202 Reviews
Boca Fiesta Mexican • $
232 SE 1st St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
Rice Bowl with Fish
Chicken Chimichanga
Chips and Guacamole
Steak Burrito
Street Tacos
Gator Taco
Shrimp Taco
Enchiladas
Chips Salsa

“Delicious food in a cool, eclectic atmosphere. Adorable outdoor patio seating. Great for vegetarians because they have TVP and tempeh that you can sub in any dish. The chimichanga with tvp and smothered in queso is to die for! And while you're eating, look around and spot all the hidden dinosaurs!“

4.1 Good123 Reviews
Los Tacos de mi abuela Mexican • $
5516 NW 13th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Taco De Lengua Taco
Antonjitos

“Just stopped by on a whim and got 4 Chicken al Pastor tacos. Heavenly. Amazing. Delicious. I ate three immediately but I can't eat the last one because the thought of them being all gone is so sad. Absolutely will eat here again.“

4.4 Superb39 Reviews
La Pasadita Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
4126 NW 6th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas de Mole Rojo O Verde
Camarones A la Diabla Plate
Mexican Style Carnitas Taco
Soft Mexican Style Tacos 3
Burrito de Carne O Pollo
Three Tacos Mexican Style
Free Chips and Salsa
Tostada de Ceviche
Tortilla de Maíz
Arroz Y Frijoles

“great food in an authentic style Mexican restaurant. the food is very good for such a small place in a strip mall. I will definitely be back. the steak fajita nachos were outstanding. the proportions were huge. I took more than half home to eat for dinner after filling up for lunch.“

3.9 Good132 Reviews
Mi sazón latino Mexican • $
12210 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville
5 Superb1 Reviews
Tienda Mexicana Los Hernandez Mexican •
4120 NW 6th St, Gainesville
3 Average3 Reviews
El Indio Mexican Restaurant 13th St Fast Food • $
407 NW 13th St, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Sopapilla \u0026 Ice Cream
Grilled Chicken Burrito
Grande Burrito 12
Breakfast Burrito
Fajitas Platter
Apple Burrito
Chimichanga
Carne Asada
Black Bean
Taco Salad

“they have the best food and service and their workers are very friendly and helpful“

4.4 Superb161 Reviews
Moe's Southwest Grill Mexican • $
3443 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

The Homewrecker Burrito
White Meat Chicken
Moe's Famous Queso
Burrito Grande
Adobo Chicken
Chicken Bowl
Burrito Bowl
Cheese Dip
Salsas
Salad

“Great Food was recommended by my manager at work“

3.6 Good78 Reviews
Cantina Añejo Sports Bar • $$
1680 W University Ave Suite 10, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Cheese Quesadilla
Side Salsa Verde 1 Oz
Side Guac Large 4 Oz
Cast Iron Fajitas
Picanha Del Patron
Side Cantina Fries
Shrimp Rancheros
Mexican Trifecta
Churro Crullers
Cabo Fish Tacos

“Took my boys in a tour of UF and our guided recommend we grab a bite here. The tacos did not disappoint! Everyone enjoyed their meal and our waitress was wonderful. The owner made sure to make his rounds and check on each table during our visit.“

4.4 Superb90 Reviews
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Chuy's

Chuy's Tex-Mex • $
3410 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa and Creamy Jalopena
Guacamole Queso and Chips and Salsa
Chicken Enchiladas Rice and Beans
Fajita Chicken or Fajita Beef
Taco & Enchilada Combo
Tres Leches Cake Slice
Chuy's Famous 'Ritas
Chuy's Famous Ritas
Salsa and Chips
Fajitas for Two

“Good food, good service,,“

4.2 Good269 Reviews
ANF Gyros & Grill Cajun/Creole • $
826 W University Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Pick 1 and Any Sandwich
1 2 lb Chicken Strips
Fried Coconut Shrimp
5 Mozzarella Sticks
1 lb Chicken Strips
16 lrg Shrimp Combo
8 lrg Shrimp Combo
Phillysteak Combo
Crab Leg Clusters
20 Wings & a Side

“food was good...........“

4.3 Superb123 Reviews
El Indio Mexican Restaurant 34th St Fast Food • $
5011 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Shredded Beef Burrito
Veggie Quesadilla
Beef Tongue Tacos
Carnitas Platter
Enchilada Combo
Al Pastor Tacos
Carne Asada Taco
Chicken Taco
Beans & Rice
Chimichanga

“they have the best food and service and their workers are very friendly and helpful“

4.2 Good135 Reviews
Burrito Famous Tex-Mex • $
3412 W University Ave, Gainesville

Customers` Favorites

Create Your Own Monster Burrito
Cali Surfer Burrito
Chicken Diablo Bowl
Baja Fish Burrito
San Diego Burrito
Veggie Burrito
Chicken Diablo
San Diego Bowl
Steak Burrito
Chicken Bowl

“This is the BEST place for a burrito! The staff is friendly and the scenery is awesome! My second visit and I had the Mexicano again! Will return, especially across town!(Worth the drive!) Great sweet tea also!❤️🌯“

4 Good125 Reviews

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