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Blue Agave Inc
82/100 (905 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Queso
Fish
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just had my birthday dinner here. Loved that my friends can bring their kids, loved the Atmosphere, loved the food and our waiter Andrea was..."
Anamaris Sanchez
"Come here 3-4 times a month, absolutely love the food. I've never had a bad plate, flavors are amazing! Service is great every time we come for..."
Mary Jensen
"We love Blue Agave! Great food and great service. Couldn't ask for friendlier people there. We always recommend Blue Agave to our..."
Joe Smith
"Love Blue Agave! The food is always very good and fresh, they have great service and they are dog friendly (outside)! It is by far our favorite..."
Kadie Ogden Hamner
"Excellent Mexican food. Vegan options are delicious! The non-vegans in our family had an awesome meal, also. Lots of authentic..."
Scott Pruden
"Great taco salad! Ingredients were fresh and they had the best refried beans I've ever tasted. Love the atmosphere. Will definitely visit..."
Margret Weeks
"Excellent vegan food!!!! I am so happy to find a restaurant that has a vegan section on their..."
Gloria Parker Kersh
"I love this place!! Love the food, love the service, overall a very nice place to have dinner or lunch. I love that they have kids eat for $0.99 on..."
Monica Sanabria
"The BEST shrimp soft tacos I've ever eaten! Service was fast and curtious. When I go for Mexican cuisine, this will be my preferred..."
Luann Marie Wood
"Love this place. Never a bad experience, good food, great service...."
Islia Jovel
"The shrimp cocktail is amazing! Excellent service, great..."
Lorraine Eastman Mobley
"Blue Agave, I've eaten here with my Family many times. Great atmosphere for family gatherings or simply dining out with rowdy kids ;) The food has..."
Matthew Moore Sr.
"Best Mexican restaurant that I have ever been to! Everything was spot on! Food was delicious and the service..."
Hector J Figueroa
"Their food is the best. Margaritas are awesome. Everyone is really nice and..."
Juanjo Melendez
Carniceria Tapatia
81/100 (983 ratings)
Quick Bites
Specialty Food Market
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place is great! Everytime i come into Gainesville I make it in to eat Tacos, Burritos, Salads or Steaks. I try to eat something different..."
Ronald E.Greene Jr.
"Excelentes todos los platillos muy ricos y es verdadera comida mexicana. Me encanta la carne asada,los chiles rellenos,la ensalada de asada, etc todo..."
Nia So Aicrag
"Exelente atencion de sus propietarios y demas personal , Asi como los platillos tradicionales mexicanos y la exelente calidad de Las frutas frescas..."
Ana Gonzales
"Me encanta. Carnes frescas. Buen surtido . Buen. Servicio. Que mas pedimos ...."
Cristy de la Torre
"The authentic food is delicious! One of the best Tortas. Quick,friendly, clean & specials on top of their reasonable..."
Duane Stephenson
"Fresh food, hi volume of customers, & I saw a plaque that said " Best tacos in..."
Henley Allen
"Carne de calidad la cocina muy limpio me gusta k ya se amplearon muy..."
Jarg Mty
"Best Tortas and Aguas in Gainesville! Definitely recommend this..."
Erika Rodriguez
"Very authentic and fresh food. Huge portions. Massive grocery/carniceria. Pork tamales are..."
Jonathan Tarr
"So far I’ve ate at 3 different taco places here in Gainesville and this place has the best tacos de birria with consume this town has to offer!..."
Jorge Ponce
"The Food was Delicious and my Great Niece had a WONDERFUL time in the Game..."
Sandra D. Mangham-Borders
"The food was good. The people were kind. The music was the bomb! I didn't know what they were singing, but I liked the way they sang..."
Asia Dupree
"They have always treated us like family therefore they are family. There are only two places in town I recommend and this place is one of them. Many..."
Robert Merrell
"Since moving from Arizona, where amazing Mexican food restaurants are everywhere we have been searching for our new favorite food place. We stumbled..."
kyle cooper
Burrito Famous
79/100 (862 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"We really enjoy eating at Burrito Famous, but this was our first time at this location. As we walked in the door we found the atmosphere very..."
Kerry Lynn
"I love this place more and more every time I stop in. And the owner is the friendliest guy ever. Great experience every time. I recommend it to..."
Amanda Renee
"This place is my go-to place when I'm hungry after a long day at work. I have never been disappointed. The employees are always nice and the food is..."
Beth Dodd
"Amazingly great food for a low price. I will be coming back..."
Michael Johnson
"I use to go to Chipotle until one day I ventured out to Burrito Famous and ever since I have not step foot back into Chipotle. It's Life changing...."
Maria Velandia
"The oat amazing burritos and nachos!!! You're manager is..."
Erin Abney
"Omg so freaking good!! These burritos are made with so much love I can taste it when I put them in my mouth. I could eat them every (other) day of..."
Kaylie Lucas
"Tasty food with quick, friendly, and helpful..."
William Watts
"This place has a cute outdoor seating apart from the seats available indoors. The food is delicious and the quantity of the bowl as well as the..."
Priyanka Johri
"Great food beyond burritos, great beer selection! Limited indoor seats but plenty..."
Beertruck
"Very..."
Kim
"Cheating on Moe's. Love the healthiness of Moe's but BF tastes better and has more options. Super fresh, much better salsa and guac - more..."
Wendy Free
"This place is amazing! If you're vegetarian you must try the Tempe! It's..."
Foodie1001
"Upon entering I was cheerfully greeted by the owner. Burrito Famous is pressed for space inside.  It is a long narrow space with a few high top..."
Sweet Tea & Bourbon ~ Mike Bonfanti
"Do you get anxiety choosing what you want on your order? Yeah, me too but at this place you don't have to worry about it at all. They're so patient..."
Sabrina Schrope
"I've lived down the street for several years and just never tried, until today. Totally worth it. Great burrito deal on Wednesday's. I will..."
Mack Myers
"Had an awesome experience at Burrito Famous tonight. Not only was the food delicious, but the owners were incredibly friendly. They also had my meal..."
Victor B
"The $6 Tuesday special Street tacos are amazing! Get the pink sauce. No longer have indooor seating but the outdoor vibe is where it's at. Reggae..."
Lynsey C
"This is the first restaurant I've been to in years that truly, genuinely, cared about my dining experience. The entire team is incredibly sweet,..."
Alexander Lacerna
"Some of the best tacos and burritos we’ve ever had! Keep up the great work and I would love to see one open up in Lake..."
Stephanie Albert
El Sombrero
79/100 (603 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is our go-to place for celebratory dinners and lunches! Since re-doing the menu and expanding their offerings, the food is even more tasty than..."
Kathleen O'Neal Bearden
"Classic margarita was perfect. Not too sour, not too sweet. Waiter doesn’t speak much English but that only adds to the ambiance. Steak and..."
Maria DeLuca Frane
"Great food and great service!!!! Food ready very fast and correct. Love going..."
Chris Dotson
"Good food great service.Me and my wife love this..."
Robert Brian Masters
"Best Mexican food in town! Always have great..."
Celeste Aguirre
"Great service awesome food and fabulous strawberry..."
Melissa Kelly Ramsey
"Great food and the service was..."
Scott Brown
"Wonderful food, pleasant atmosphere and fast excellent service! Thank you EL..."
Holly Stuart
"Good food with great service. I have enjoy El sombrero s for 25 years..."
Richard W West
"Great service and food at this location. My wife has a medical condition and can't have salt. They accommodated her by cooking unseasoned chicken...."
Derrick
"Lunch on Sunday: EXCELLENT, fast and friendly service! They were great with my dietary restrictions and the food was super delicious. All in all, a..."
lisa james
"Food was pretty tasty. Got the mixed fajitas, but for the price I definitely feel the amount could have been a little more. Picture is of the fajitas..."
Emily Evans
"My girlfriend and I come here often and our food is always delicious and the staff are always..."
SJ Brown
"They always have excellent food and great customer service. A wonderful place for family get together or a celebration get together. Wonderful..."
Kyle Weatherly
"Great Mexican food. I loved the enchilada and..."
Matt Alford
"Food was great. Service was very nice and extremely fast. Only thing that didn't make this 5 was some items (ie. Cheese dip) are overrpriced for..."
Jerod Evans
"It was delicious!!! WONDERFUL!! Our waiter was really great and made us feel so welcomed! See y'all..."
Rebecca Cothran
Fajitas Mexican Restaurant
78/100 (369 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Caribbean
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Caribbean
Southwestern
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food here is amazing. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive to all our needs! This is my family's favorite place to eat! I would..."
Robin Wood
"I live in Buckhead and the Atlanta area has some of the best restaurants in the state, but this is easily my favorite Mexican restaurant. When I..."
Kevin Ware
"We love Fajitas. Always great food and excellent service! The Tex-Mex burrito � is soooo good! � Shout our to our waiter, David! Super friendly..."
Angela Martin
"FAI (that's NYC for "faggeddaboutit", New Yorkers will know what I mean). Fajitas is the best South American restaurant in Gainesville. It ain't your..."
Kevin Alan Payne
"The flavors were so tasty!!! Presentation was unique and overall experience was great. Will be back with family and..."
Brian McCloskey
"I love the owner she is so sweet n service is great along with the..."
Raven Lingerfelt
"The food is excellent and presentation of each plate is..."
Penny Eberhardt Reynolds
"Great food and service! Everything was fresh and..."
Nikki Smith Chandler
"Friendly service, delicious food, wonderful..."
Becca Thompson
"Outstanding service and wonderful food ! Loved the fish tacos..."
Virginie Chabane Partee
"Uh-mazing food and great service! Huge, HUGE portions and not..."
Rhonda Jones
"Excellent food, great service, fair price. Enough..."
Brook Hammontree
"Amazing food! Uses the freshest ingredients..."
Trevor Comeaux
"Everything was great! Food was wonderful, service was..."
Gina Cline
"Great service and..."
Amy Park
"Nothing but love for..."
Maria Lupita Rodriguez
"love the disco..."
Angel Retana
"This place is AWESOME, AND THEIR FOOD DELICIOUS!!..."
Lisa Johnson Hanie
"..."
Melissa Morgan Hilburn
"Muy..."
Pina Becerra
"The photos and reviews do not do this place justice until you actually go in and eat. The service is quality and the staff are polite and..."
Patrick Manring
"The staff is always so friendly and the service is excellent, as well as the food....especially the fish..."
Laurie Lauke
"It was a pleasant experience. There were only 2 people working in front, which once it started getting crowded proved a bit light. Otherwise, the..."
Ronald Frasier
"Love this place and the staff is awesome!! I eat here every Saturday and have never been disappointed. Patricia (manager) always lets me know how..."
Teresa Brook
"It's our favorite low key 'Mexican' restaurant in the area. Good food and drinks. Friendly..."
Greg Rutledge
El Tapatio
78/100 (1417 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tortillas
Fajitas
Queso
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We ordered the fajitas for two. It was enough food for 4 people and VERY tasty! The white cheese qeuso was a little thin, but tasted amazing. Chips..."
Terri Mazzo
"Love this place! � Staff is always super helpful and nice. We stop in every chance we get. My husband and I both have specific dietary..."
Melody Christian
"Always great food and awesome staff!! The Caldo de pollo is..."
Liz Hernandez-Gillum
"It was the BEST Mexican food I've ever had...so good and the waiter was..."
Bess Monarch Allison
"Love eating here, great service and awesome..."
Richard Long
"There's enough food for two meals. Food tastes great, excellent service nice cold..."
Hector M. Flores-Ortiz
"Amazing food! If you're going to Winstar come here instead of eating at the..."
Matt Butzer
"My favorite Mexican food restaurant.......great food, great service,great drinks .what more could you..."
Kathy Avary
"One of my favorite restaurants! We go there at least once a week. Service and food is..."
Cheryl Ann Rippy
"We rode in about 80 strong on 45 Bikes. They took excellent care of all of us the food was great the service was awesome. If I'm ever back in..."
Ed Collins
"Best place in town, and the margaritas are GREAT!! Along with the wonderful food and service!! We love it..."
Renda L. York Thurman
"What an experience. Great food. Terrific staff. Fast friendly service. Menu is very large. True Mexican food through and through. The guacamole was..."
Shawn Surma
"Good service nice atmosphere food delivery under 10 minutes food well cook zero complaints. Our waiter named Juan nice person very kind and detailed..."
Armando Damian
"First time at El Tapatio! We loved it! Food was good. Shrimp dishes had healthy portions of shrimp! Great..."
debBirdie
"Probably one of my top favorite restaurants. We eat here pretty regularly. The white queso is the bomb. Love that they added a vegetarian section to..."
Astra McNamara
"Ok, I don't know what they put in the refried beans, but those alone are worth making a stop. And it just gets better from there. I'm almost..."
Bill McNatt
"It's an ok place for Mexican food. The queso is a bit runny but good. Salsa is bland, as is most of the food we tried. Great value and portions for..."
Kevin Price
Pueblos Mexican Cuisine
77/100 (677 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
"Always great food !! Taco salad the best ! Tino a great person and dedicated to his job!! We celebrate our birthdays each year !!! They always take..."
Rubi Ramirez
"Date night at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Wonderful food, great service and relaxing atmosphere! Thank you Tito for your kind gesture; and thank..."
Darlene Munoz
"Best Mexican food in Gainesville area ... hands down ... love the taco..."
Evelyn Caffey Panter
"We LOVE Pueblos. It's our favorite place to eat! Try the traditional or supreme enchiladas! The cheese dip is great, too! And the marinated chicken..."
Erin Smith
"Fun times, good people. I wish the takeout was closer to the door and not at the..."
Brian Lewis
"So glad to support capitalism and those who depend on it..."
Jo Ellen Young
"Best food, great service, I could eat here..."
Jill Reazor
"I like this place, the food is..."
Elina Leticia Fernandez
"This was a quick stop on our way to a friend's for the night as we were on our way back home to Florida. Just something to eat. What a wonderful..."
BEREAL FLORIDA
"1st time here since we just moved here recently the ppl who owned our house b4 we bought it recommended this place and omg sooo good and authentic...."
Heather Bowman
"First and foremost. The restaurant is very quaint and the employees put their efforts in to make sure you have a clean environment great welcoming..."
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"Excellent food and great service, convenient parking and the best, not crowded .I will go back..."
Carlos Sanino
"Very good food; the staff could be more attentive BUT I also eat at weird times due to my work schedule so that isn't that big of an issue for..."
Todd Heflin
Pepper's Mexican Grill And Cantina
77/100 (1372 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Fajitas
Queso
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Southwestern
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is by far one of the best Mexican places in Gainesville. Staff are super friendly each visit and always keep our drinks/water/margarita glasses..."
Brittany Murray
"The best authentic Mexican food I've had in a long, long time. The place is spotless, the service is fast and friendly, and the prices are very..."
Brett Russell
"Absolutely the BEST Mexican food ever! Huge portions, great salsa for a good price. Food is full of flavor, atmosphere is warm and inviting - like a..."
Elaine Zurek
"My family has been here many times ...great food ,great service ,never have had to wait ...well priced great location....awesomeness at its..."
Leah Hill Placke-Troutman
"Best damn mexican place in Gainesville fl. Tacos are the bomb!! Drinks very..."
Daniel Duran
"We would highly recommend this restaurant to eat..."
Michael Touchton
"Very good quality food. And they do take out, plus my taco salad was separate from my chips..."
Delicia Smith
"We go nearly once a week. We love it! Great food, great drinks AND great service every time we have..."
Dawn Herzner-Fulgium
"We love the food. Service is great, as well. Try the Tacos de carne..."
Keith Koralewski
"Staff are friendly & very efficient. Food is delicious & portions are very generous. Love this..."
Vera Jo Clark
"The food was awesome, the waitress was amazing! Gillian was very..."
Yolanda Diaz Rosado
"Very neat little establishment. Will definitely be returning in the near..."
Charles Silveria
"The food was great got my money worth I would definitely go again everything was..."
Jesse Murphy
"perfect food and service loved the prices will return with my..."
Tonya Hughes
"My favorite Mexican in Gainesville!! Always get excellent service! Never had a bite I did not love!! Their margaritas are delicious, my favorite is..."
Sarah Price
"Today we had lunch and it was outstanding. Our Server: "Daniel" was very knowledgeable when it came to the menu and offered fantastic items that we..."
WildSanta Cates
"First time coming.. I came for my birthday dinner! It was so worth it. Amazing outstanding customer service and absolutely tasty food!!! I’m..."
Booklynn Carney-Brown
"The place is very Mexican decorated, the prices are very good compared to the amount of food they serve. My husband ordered a quesadillas, and I had..."
Sandra Moreno
"If I could label it with an emoji “😋” they’re margaritas were perfect and food delicious, although they could hit them bathrooms a little..."
Erick Nunez
"This is an amazing place to eat! I love how family oriented it is! No one is complaining about your children. They have great options for kids to..."
Kathy Mercer
"Delicious! Got the burrito California and a Horchata. Would definitely come again if I'm in town. Food came fast as..."
Bryan Hernandez
El Maguey
76/100 (1574 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Loved our food and drinks. Our waitress was nice and friendley.��� Always my favoret spot to..."
Jennifer Broome
"The best Mexican food around the Gainesville..."
Lisa Weaver Haynie
"Great Food. Great service. Good atmosphere and the BEST music live with The Cap'n and..."
Jim Wilson
"A week is not complete until we visit El Maguey! Our favorite place for Mexican..."
Chris Gillespie
"Just like home..."
Jose Santiago
"I absolutely LOVE the Chiles Rellenos and their Salsa..."
Kimberley Anne Johnson
"Las meseras matrero bueno si es que..."
Antonio Aquino
"De lujo..."
Gerardo Trejo
"Best..."
López Adolfo
"Great food I wish I lived in the area just to go in this restaurant every week. I asked for something with rice, beans and steak and I got the best..."
Eveny Laski
"Me and my fiance stopped in on our trip to Atlanta. Best Mexican restaurant we have ever been to.. the salsa was so good and the food is worth us..."
Kc Ferguson Kc Ferguson
"Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Service was also great! I would definitely eat here..."
Zachary Oswalt
"Let me tell you something! I know someone's abuelita is back there cooking. The drinks perfection! The food... Devine! Its authentic! And I loved..."
Chrystinamarie Wellington
"Ordered the larger size of the Shrimp quesadila. Great taste, courteous staff and value for..."
Tavish Pattanayak
"Great food great atmosphere. Very good beer. Service was pretty good..."
Jeremy Wade
"Good food, good portion and very friendly waitresses..."
celina kim
Uncle Julio's
75/100 (3063 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Tortillas
Fajitas
Southwestern
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely fantastic experience: Food was very delicious. Wait staff friendly with a great personality. Definitely recommend the piñata desert if..."
Anil Singh
"This is a really good Mexican restaurant located in Gainesville, Virginia. If anybody remembers Chi Chi's restaurants from the 80s and 90s, these..."
Billie Jamerson
"Uncle Julio’s is still the Best Tex Mex in Northern Virginia. We have shifted our regular meals from Fairfax to the Gainesville location because..."
Rich “Cowboy” Nelson
"Went to dinner with my family and had a great experience. Our server (I wish I asked for her name) was great she was always checking on us and made..."
Emily Romero
"Best Mexican restaurant we've been to. We were visiting the area, so glad we stopped here. The waitress was quick, pleasant and very informative. ..."
K Jones
"My first impression entering this place was inviting and I felt welcomed by the staff/ hostess. Our server Aline was very friendly and took good care..."
Glory Yoani
"Had a delicious lunch. Chips were a bit stale, but otherwise an enjoyable meal. My drink was a Paloma. Made perfectly. Staff were all very..."
C C
"Great food, always friendly service, and amazing fresh chips and roasted salsa. Can get very busy in the evenings, you can use the app to schedule..."
Mark Wooldridge
"This was the first time eating at Uncle Julio's. One of the best meals I've had in a very long time. They have great drink specials and food..."
Dave Sims
"it is an amazing restaurant. I have been going with my family and friends for more than 4 years. The roast beef and the margarita drink (silver..."
KEVIN BARAHONA
"Tried the Fairfax location first and walked out..decide to stop here and try. Night and day! Fast service, CLEAN and good food. Taco salad was HUGH!..."
Jo Shivik-Fisher
"The ground beef enchiladas were very good. A companion really liked the roast cauliflower bowl. The complimentary tortilla chips were excellent. ..."
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