La Tienda - Gainesville (FL)

5 /5 Examiner 007: My visit was with a friend who has prior experience here with the quality of the food and the vibe of the restaurant. In many ways and years the place has never changed. And I for one think that is a great reason to visit again and again. We began with a chicken burrito that was ginormous! Very delicious. Also enjoyed a chimy chunga with steak. The sides are huge and very tasty. The guacamole and salsa are perfect. I got he feeling that this was a representation of a genuine dish and restaurant in Mexico. We also enjoyed the BEST mango coconut drink I have ever tasted! And if you want a beer, I recommend the 32oz Modelo. Awesome! The staff are very friendly and polite. Don’t forget to visit the grocery store in the rear of the building. Amazing items and all appear genuine Mexico You will find that of any of the Mexican restaurants in Gainesville, these folks are the Very BEST! Enjoy

3 /5 Beatriz Leroux: I I rated this establishment three stars due to the high cost of its offerings. My recent purchase of six carnita tacos and chips with salsa amounted to $31, excluding beverages. While the food was undeniably delicious, I find the pricing to be excessive. It appears that a surcharge is applied to card payments, which can be avoided by paying in cash. To be clear the the tacos plate offers 3 tacos i feel i got charged for each taco.

2 /5 Terminal: The food is great but this is not $4 worth of extra rice. They always seem so stingy with rice like it’s not one of the cheapest things in the world. I feel like any other restaurant would have this tiny takeout box full of rice for the same price.

5 /5 Luca Simon: Beyond authentic from the moment you walk in with delicious food and great service. Plenty of seating indoor and out. Highly recommend if looking for a reasonably priced meal.