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Review Taqueria El Mercadito - Gainesville

Amber Gavin
Food was very good and large portions of meat on tacos. Would have been 5 stars but the prices are very high and not marked.. you have to ask for updated prices to be read to you. We got 6 tacos total, 1 side of rice, 1 side of bean, and 1 soda and the total was almost $30. We didn’t see the prices on the receipt until after we paid.. $6 for small side of rice and beans!
Mike Malone
It's funny to see bad reviews from people claiming this isn't authentic. This is about as authentic as you can get outside of Mexico. The critics probably think an authentic taco is a crunchy corn tortilla, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese. I have one issue, and that is the "al pastor" isn't really "al pastor". It's marinated pork. Al pastor means it comes from a trompo, similar to doner kebab and shawarma. And I didn't see a trompo here. Regardless, their marinated pork tacos were quite good. As were the others. I got carnitas and carne asada. And these tacos are restaurant-sized, not the little 3.5" street tacos.
Phi Nguyen
A hidden gem in GA 👩‍🍳 Consistently great food, quick service, and unbeatable prices. They don’t skimp on the meat 😋
Michael Morse
Great authentic Mexican spot. The tacos are much bigger than you would expect and great for the price. I can normally handle four but I had leftovers after three. They give you a lot of meat and a lot of different options than you would even find at other taco spots. Carnitas and al pastor were my favorite but make sure to ask about the other options.
Briggs Armstrong
Tereific! Unbelievably fast service - like faster than drive through! The people are very nice, courteous, and speak terrific English. Decor is clean, simple and modern. Even the menu board is super well organized. It makes it easy to quickly decide what you want. Fairly busy place too! Lot's of people of all backgrounds seem to enjoy the food and atmosphere.
Steph Miller
An a huge fan of authentic tacos and this place is about as real as it gets. The El pastor is to die for!! They take cash and card, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. 10/10 will eat there again.
Maria del Rosario Palacios
This place has the BEST tacos de carnitas in town. This place is great and the owner knows how to customize your food the way you prefer. Good vegetarian options too!! I go here 2-3 times a week.
danielle brown
This place is amazing! Sweet people and amazing food. I strongly recommend trying this place out!
Bud Harris
This place, overall, has to be the best and most consistent taqueria in the area! I've been about ten times and haven't had anything less than excellent. I make it a point to never review a place unless I've been multiple times to gauge consistency because anybody can have a really good or really bad day. Very good!
Diane Acuna
The best tacos around!! We’ve tried pretty much every place in Gainesville that makes tacos and this one is definitely our favorite! Always great food, as well as fast and friendly service!
Jessie Ann Bardill
Seriously the best tacos you will ever eat. The staff is amazing, warm and welcoming. My favorite place to eat.
Sergio Rufrancos
Every single aspect about this tacos and this places is amazing! The meats are made just the way they’re made back home! The salsas are fuego and the waters are just to die for, you have to have there lemon water!! Any person who claim to be a taco expert need to go and check this place! I do have to say, some Cebollitas Asadas (Grilled Green Onion) and some Nopales (Cactus) its need it, you can be unstoppable! Thank you very much for being part of my community, love the people in this place and I can’t be more thankful to this people for making something so good that as soon as I take a bit out of a taco the sooner I get back to my childhood, that’s what I call good food!!
Jennifer Thuy-Tien McCall
Really delicious! Definitely try the steak tacos, horchata, and flan! Really wonderful owners and staff as well. You have to try this place out.
Edie Arrowood
The "Debbie Special" AND the "Laura Special" are both AMAZING!!! Not to mention all of the tacos, tortas, burritos, etc!!!!! Gabriel and the other waitstaff were kind, knowledgeable and welcoming. We recommended friends to visit yesterday and they LOVED it...and we are going back today! Best taqueria in town!!!!!
Jackson Kiep
Haven’t been in a while but I still love the food here. It’s worth the money!
Evy Negrete Navarro
Ever since I started working in the Gainesville area I go here at least 1-2 times a week. Definitely the best bang for your buck in the taco department!
Jennifer LaRose
This was my first experience with authentic Mexican food. I’m an extremely picky eater so I was afraid to try it. But I’m a fan now!! My husband eats a lot of Mexican food thanks to some wonderful ladies he works with. He said they were the best tacos he’s ever had! I had steak and chicken tacos. He had BBQ, chorizo, and chicken. Our boys split a cheese quesadilla and rice. Everyone left full and happy!! The mild salsa was great. Hubby loved the hot stuff though. Steak was definitely my favorite taco. Chorizo was the husband’s. You won’t regret going here!!! The staff was very nice too! I told the lady who took our order that I was new to all this. She was very patient with me and took time to explain everything.
Marisol Goolsby
The best tacos hands down I've had in a very long time. Super authentic and delicious. I will go back every time I am in town. Brings back memories of my home town is TX.
Cindy Guzman Papell
Love the food and the service. I drive 45 minutes out of the way because it's worth it. The staff is very friendly. ;)
Bianca Violeta
My family and I love this place. The food es awesome, and is very clean. I highly recommend.
Jimmy Kiser
Always a great meal here. My daughter comes here all the time!
Ana Rodriguez
The food and service is great!!! Clean place to sit and enjoy your meal..
Ashley Posey
Great food price and service!!! Love the food though frfr so quick!
Rhonda Jones
We had them cater a work event...I was instantly hooked! Awesome authentic food and great prices! �
Ian Ackerson
You have no idea what you're missing if you haven't tried this food. Best Taqueria in Georgia...
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