Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Gastonia
17 restaurant menus in Gastonia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"A cross between order at the counter and table service that works very well. Francisco, Alex and the staff make everyone feel welcome and special...."
Dale Breedlove
"It was really good. I had the special which was three tacos with rice or beans for $6.95 and I got three different meats to try: pollo asado, carne..."
Cayla Valdez Oquendo
"Great fast Mexican food. We moved to NC from California 5 year ago and this is the closest to authentic “Cali” style Mexican food that we have..."
Carl N Teri Snyder
"The food was INCREDIBLE!! One of the best quesadillas I have had! It was very reasonable with good portions. Wonderful staff too! I literally can’t..."
Heather Burks
"I've been missing "real" Mexican food since leaving southern California. This place has some of the best Mexican street food I've had,..."
Lexie Murray
"The best food in town! Love the burritos and the bowls! Fast service, great atmosphere and always friendly..."
Paula Harris McKinnon
"Wow, this place is great. Everything ordered was fantastic from the guacamole to the fresh lime juice margaritas and horchata. Friendly service and..."
Zach Hammerich
"Was so excited to find street tacos around here! The salsa was excelent! The vibe was awesome. Can't wait to drink at the bar at some..."
Kadie Wolfe
"This place has great food, very fast and super clean. Guacamole is the..."
Jason Woods
"We picked up my daughter’s wedding dress on Tuesday and needed to eat. We had heard such good things so we tried Viva....EVERYTHING was delicious!..."
Cindy Green Lawing
"Love the new look and the menu. Our food was great and the staff were amazing. Can't wait to go..."
Lauren Brooke Nix
"Finally a new local restaurant that doesn’t try to impress you with glitz while missing the main attraction: THE FOOD!! Viva Tequis is what it..."
Neil Kaplan
"Gastonia is three for three! So many good restaurants in a tiny town!
The Good: I wasn’t hungry and really wanted to try the birria tacos but I..."
Karla F
"This was our first time here, my family and I wanted to try out a Mexican restaurant here in Gastonia since we typically go to Charlotte for Mexican..."
Caterina Medina
"This is my second time in Viva Tequis. Birria tacos are my favorite also guacamole and black beans with cheese. Next week I will try a torta or..."
Ofelia Martinez
"Wasn't expecting this place to be as authentic as they are. Had the lengua and asada tacos. Really good seasoning and meat. No chewy carne asada. The..."
Malave Co
"We had to wait at an empty register for what felt like an eternity. Tables inside were dirty with seemingly no one in charge of cleaning them. The..."
"We ordered the shrimp, steak and chicken fajitas for 2 and 2 top shelf margaritas for my birthday. It was all great! Waitress was fantastic. ..."
Laura Austin Whitworth
"Best Mexican food around! Service was great too! Best shrimp in town. The carne asada steak was very..."
Wendy Bradley
"Arroz con pollo is my favorite dish. That or the Carne Asada or Pollo Asada tacos with some Chorizo cheese dip. Always good wait staff is also very..."
William Darin Campbell
"My entire dining experience was great. Food and service were on point. Men's bathroom..."
Tony Farmer
"Tequilas is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Love the salsa and chips along with the fajitas. Always friendly staff and fast..."
Paula Harris McKinnon
"$3.95 house margaritas! YES. Food is awesome and I always have plenty to take home. A few things have changed though. The quesadilla stopped having..."
Erica Nichole Powell
"Great food and service!!! Highly recommend this..."
Cindy McKinney Blackwell
"Good, fresh food, and great service at a cheap price compared to..."
Chris Coley
"The super burrito is the best around and excellent..."
Steve Cody
"Yummmmm (: i am vegetarian so i like places that offer veggie options. Nice place to..."
Cassandra Lowe-Wells
"Friendly staff compliments the very consistent - amazing food! We love Tequila's! Thanks for keeping up your standards all of these..."
Jimmy Paschke
"I love this place so much!! Great food and the staff is really friendly and provide great service. You definitely need to try..."
Robert Heussy
"Typical American Mexican restaurant fare. Everything was good. Fair beer selection, even though they couldn't quite figure out how to pour an..."
Greg Chapmon
"The food here was amazing! We went on a busy Friday or Saturday night and they were able to seat us in 10-15 minutes. The chips and salsa were..."
Megan Rokoski
"This place is the best mom and popexican restaurant I've ever found . The staff here is wonderful and the food is great ! 4 stars only because..."
Brian Finn
"this place has the best fish tacos!! I love getting them and the green sauce thats served with it just makes it. the fish isnt fishy, lakey, or..."
Frances Sipper
"Well let me say we have a new place for our Latin American cuisine! We picked Tequilas on a whim and four visits in we are imprssed!!! Good food,..."
"Love the food here. Always fantastic. Cheese dip is wonderful with chips. My favorite dinner is the Pulpa Ala Diabla (hot and spicy octopus.) love..."
Jim Mathews
"Always hot and fresh food. The best Mexican food in Gaston County. Super friendly staff who go out of their way to make everything perfect. Our..."
Martha Cato
"The absolute best Mexican Restaurant in Gastonia!! The friendly staff are amazing. They greet you like familia walking through the door! Hands down..."
Tracy Rodriguez
"Hands down best food in Gastonia. I have been going for 17 yrs and never had bad experience. Great food , awesome over the top service and great..."
Chris Watson
"Absolute best Mexican food around!! We go Atleast once a week. Edgar is our favorite waiter he remembers everything we order each time we..."
Malorie Shae Campbell
"Live music Fridays are no joke, Franciso is super talented and that only makes great food at a good price even better if you are in Gastonia or..."
Garth Anderson
"I just had lunch at the Azteca on Franklin Blvd in Gastonia. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. If you are looking for..."
Sam Weir
"Amazing food and best service anyone can ask for!!! Totally would recommend..."
Kaitlin Mayes
"Best authentic Mexican food around! I've been coming here for 20 years and am never disappointed! Chicken quesadilla with guacamole, sour cream, and..."
Amy Garver Woolard
"This is the best place to eat if you are craving hospitality extremely friendly service and good..."
Richard Mize
"I love that place. Disappointed that I've driven by it for so many years without ever stopping. Now I'm something like a regular. Great food, drinks,..."
Byron Beardedwonderbear Esiet
"Had a great time at Azteca. Edgar was our server and did an awsome job. He also kept a smile on our faces. The atmosphere and food was really good...."
Willard Cantrell
"This is a great place to eat everything prepared fresh daily. I recommend it..."
Phillip Patterson
"The portions are generous and prices are decent. I love this place because the food is much more flavorful than other Mexican restaurants in the area..."
StarSeed
"First time there in 10 years and The experience was perfect! Atmosphere was wonderful. Food was hot, fast and spectacular! My server was the best...."
Janice Lightsey
"Totally authentic cuisine!
This Restaurant is Awesome with live music🎶 generous amount of food that looks,smells and tastes delicious!..."
Benita Parker
"Ok! So I cannot lie the food at this restaurant was yummy. I was going to finish the entire plate, that is until I found meat in my food the second..."
Isha Scott
"Customer service is always amazing. Their salads are meh, but everything else I've gotten is awesome and my husband and I have been there a lot so..."
Ela G
"Great place! Service was excellent and the atmosphere was extravagant. The white queso, absolute chefs kiss. I had the Texas fajitas, everything was..."
Steven Cole
"The food at this restaurant is absolutely divine, full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The wait staff are very attentive and kind. This is..."
"We loved our first visit! The waiters were very quick and friendly. The food was great! The plates are huge! Inside decor is unique throughout. The..."
Adventures Of Tandra and Mike
"Beautiful place. Love the art pieces, especially the large mirror in the back!
If I can? I would love to buy it ONE day!!
Fast reliable service. Food..."
J Ace
"My husband and I love Don Pedro's Mexican Restaurant....it is close by. The staff are super friendly, polite and make sure your food orders are..."
Debra Payne
"I always enjoy this place! Came here with two other family members and Don Pedro's didn't disappoint. The Mexican Stir Fry was excellent. Cant..."
Tim Sheppard
"Me and Deborah And my daughter And grandson. Went there last night it was our 1st time being there. I can tell you not only is the food good. But..."
Tony Lamphear
"The food here is always really good, although I like the salsa better at other restaurants. The service tends to be much slower than a typical..."
"El Patron is the best place to eat great food!! They are the best in Gaston county and blows Los Arcos out of the..."
Jennifer Campbell Wilson
"Love this place and not too far of a drive from home. Server’s are always attentive and prices are good for the food you..."
Carlene Powell
"Very nice atmosphere and great food. I would definitely recommend this place to..."
Darrell Farrow
"Tonight, my partner and I visited your restaurant and had several drinks and dinner. Our waiter seemed to be new; his name was Alvaro on the receipt...."
Rusty Evans
"Excellent food, even better prices! Chimichanga lunch special is..."
Brett Bumeter
"We love this place. The food is awesome. Our favorite server is Jesus. Try..."
Jessica Everidge Cochran
"The food here is awesome! We've only been there twice and will definitely go back. We've lived in CA and Vegas and have been looking for an authentic..."
Bryan Perez
"Great food and service! Owners treat you like..."
Kimberly G Haas
"Very good service and food. I recommend the carne azada...."
Burt Campbell
"Best food and service..."
Traci Pearson Bradley
"All I can say is..."
Tomorah Shoemaker Brakefield
"This was my boyfriend and I’s second time at El Patron and I ordered the Enchiladas Supreme both times the first time they loaded it with ENTIRELY..."
Daycia Gladys
"The food was good, price isn't bad and portions plenty. Place seemed clean and staff was friendly. This was my first visit here and the menu has..."
James Lanier
"Great place to grab a bite to eat. Their carnitas are typically deep fried to perfection and you can't go wrong with Pollo loco. Service is beyond..."
Doctor Doctor
"My family and I love this place! The staff is friendly and the food is great! The Pollo Loco is our..."
Katherine Doctor
"We had a really great experience here. We were greeted and sat immediately upon walking in at ~11:30am on a Sunday. All of the staff we saw seemed..."
Clint Lucas
"great food, great prices!! the portions are huge and they always have great drink specials. I love these guys so much! the service is always..."
"First time here. Great nachos & stellar attitude from the guy in the necklace. We felt welcomed. The whole shift was solid, everyone hummed along and..."
Patrick Peterson
"YUM! I am LOVING the impossible crumbles. You must try these. Also the staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the food was..."
Andrea Gunn
"This is my favorite place to eat as of late. The service is amazing and the staff is so friendly and kind. Dont get me started on the food! Yum!! ..."
Markesha Hall
"I visited on July 14, and they were doing a good job with safety. All the employees and most of the customers wore masks. There were spots on the..."
Our Flour-Tortillas Are Made Fresh Daily and Pressed Right Before We Bring Them to Your Table
Border Smart Chicken Fajitas
Grande Fajita Nachos
Cabo Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Fresh Made Salads
1800 Mercedes Margarita Stirs Up 1800 Reposado Gran Marnier Triple Sec and Fresh Citrus Mix
Chile Relleno Combo
Mini Chicken Chimis
Brisket Tacos Included Shredded Brisket Jack Cheese Fried Onion Strings and Jalapeno-BBQ Sauce
So Many Chips and Salsa
Three-Sauce Fajita Burrito
Fajitas
Watermelon Margarita with Chips & Salsa
Rice and beans
Mexican Queso Grilled Chicken
Guacamole
Quesadilla De Pollo a La Crema
Coronarita
"So my boyfriend and I decided to try a new place to eat, and we decided on, on the border. We were a little dissatisfied on how long we had to wait..."
Samantha Angelique Taggart
"The Strawberry Margaritas are always on point! The atmosphere is always..."
Tasha M Smith
"Love the food and the best service!!! Love going..."
Lucynda Ruth Taylor
"Margaritas are on point!! fajitas are delicious!! Will go back..."
"Food was great! Buffet is very small, and seemed crowded with very few diners in the restaurant. Dishes run out quickly, but are replaced soon after...."
B Orchard
"Honestly the best chicken tacos in America. Go for the lunch buffet 🤤 you will not regret it! Sit with Maria and tip her alot! She's awesome..."
OG IKONIK
"I absolutely love this place has been one of my favorite forever and their cantaloupe water is so..."
Lisa Fuller
"The food and service were good.the building was a little rundown but clean. I would go..."
Charles L. Dellinger
"Service was great despite a large party and a staff change over. Food came out piping hot. Only minor negative was it was clear the flavor of the..."
Kevin Towery
"Best Spanish/Mexican Food/Restaurant in Gastonia. It's even better than their Location on New Hope Rd. Although they both used to Awesome, that..."
"It was wonderful!!! The food was good!!! Thank you Jason Herr for hooking me up with plain white rice!!! Jason deserves a..."
Laura Anne Bryant
"I've literally ate here everyday last week and now starting this week too. ��I absolutely love this..."
Carman Deanna Allison
"Great food, friendly staff. Chipotle always offers a great experience every time I..."
Wade Newman
"Delish! Great service! Can't wait to go back. 5..."
Hope Smith Grant
"Top of the line quality. Leading the way to better food and ethical practices. Thank..."
Sherry Morriss
"I went there my first time a few months ago. I think it's..."
Mickie Helms
"Awesome burrito bowls, could eat one every day! GMO free, fast, yummy... What more could you..."
Karah Morgan
"So, can police officers eat there? Or do you throw your hands..."
Jeremy Vickers
"Have always loved Chipotle. The scare didn't scare..."
Wanda Ballard
"Clean eating. We are fortunate to get this place..."
Robin Jenkins
"Consistently..."
Bill Vaughn
"This place is..."
Thomas Anthony Sainz
"Had a very good meal. I had the chicken bowl and my wife had a veggie bowl. We also had chips and a drink. The food was well prepared and the place..."
George Riddell
"I love the fresh made to order food choices. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. From chicken, steak, pork or vegetarian..."
"The Best Chips and Salsa, The staff is great. Flor is a friendly waitress. The best salad in Gastonia is The La Fuente Salad. When I think Mexican..."
Jonathan T Grant
"We have always Loved La Fuente the food is great and normally served pretty..."
Michelle N Jon McConnell
"Quick and excellent service. The food was delicious. Will definitely stop by here..."
Flo Ward
"Lynda & I eat at this place every day almost, it's like Cheers, when we walk in we feel like family!! Very good good, good people & Jst a great..."
Stacy Lynn Owens
"Good margarita and very good food very good people . Definitely I go..."
Nirolf Naiad
"I love this place!! It's so good and the service is very..."
Alexis Byrd
"Always love it. Awesome chimichangas. Visit every time I..."
Linda Wright Thorn
"The food is..."
Kameron Miller
"Me and my friend come here all the time and we have had the BEST service in awhile tonight. Flor has done an AMAZING job taking care of..."
"Update- 5/11/2022-
I have been going back and tried different meals and I must say that I love their burrito and their burrito plate. In my opinion..."
Mireya Gaton
"I love Moe’s rather I go in or I order online. My food is always prepared just how I like it and overall the customer service is great. Only..."
Dominic
"That Jr Burrito be just what I need to get by, it is so delicious and the chips are just..."
LaSonya Finney
"Consistently good food. I always get the Homewrecker Bowl, it's so good. The dining area seems a little dirty sometimes,..."
Grace Meier
"Update!
Wow I am so appreciative to be sitting here, enjoying my meal at this moes. They really took the feedback customers provided to heart and..."
Jalen Speller
"Great food, excellent service, good vibes all around. Moe's absolutely beats..."
"Natalia was the best server we ever had! We are going to request her every single time! Thank..."
Cheyenne Small
"I love this place. My boyfriend and I come here often. It’s close to work and a favorite place to go with work friends after work for drinks. Good..."
Meghan Haithcox
"Omg. Please open one of these in Greensboro or Reidsville NC. I absolutely loved it and service was on point. I’ll come back again when I come thru..."
Angela Brown
"The buffet is the way to go although the "special dinner" on the menu is excellent. The buffet has tacos, a couple different rides including a..."
Dwight Campbell
"Excellent food and our waiter was five star. Also, very affordable with a great atmosphere. Loved..."
Patryck Jordan
"I have never ate at a buffet for Mexican food before me and my husband tried this place for the first time and we loved it we will definitely be..."
Tammy Edgerton
"Excellent customer service! Our waiter Jerry was very helpful and friendly. I love the choices on the buffet also. Amazing cheese dip and pico de..."
Angela Kegley Price
"Just great place with great service, food and service........"
Erik S Aguirre
"Best buffet every well worth the money and great..."
Kenny Owens
"Staff was super friendly and the food was amazing.
They sang a birthday song for someone at another table and it was cool. Easy location to get in..."
Brett Leeman
"Service quick fast and on point. Server spoke English and understood me and we had great conversation. My food came out in 5minutes!!! Amazing fresh..."
Caprimancy 478
"Food is good. I just didn't understand the process or the accent of the server.
I will know how it works next..."
Landon D Summey
"Service has been excellent both times I visited Los Arcos in Gastonia. Carlos has been especially attentive! It's a relaxed vibe with music and..."
Laurie Bostian
"Very fast service and great staff! Love the food very big portions..."
Nimera Ali
"It was clean and the staff was friendly. We opted for the buffet which offered a variety of foods. The shrimp were a little over done but overall it..."
"I have been going to the Taco Bell on Hudson St in Gastonia for many years now and the service is always fast and friendly. The staff even knows me..."
John Fowler
"I just had the most positive experience at the Taco Bell on Union Rd. The 2 employees had the most amazing and pleasant demeanor. I did tell them..."
Jan Wise
"Most people will only write a review to complain but I wanted to share with everyone how friendly the manager and staff are at this location. I go..."
"I was able to dine in and received good customer service at this location. Had the 4 taco and 4 burrito group pack which was a good deal and..."
Jacob Gay
"Breakfast is always good. Not many people know they serve breakfast so theres never a line.
UPDATE; JUNE 2022:::
I actually walked inside to order..."
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