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El Tio Tex-Mex Grill

El Tio Tex-Mex Grill

Mexican Restaurant and Caterer$$$$
Virginia Gateway, Gainesville
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7.8/10
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  • Stars
    Ranked #5 for Mexican restaurants in Gainesville
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    Nicole R.
    "The super lime margarita on the rocks is awesome!"(3 Tips)
    Robin G.
    "'Happy Hour' starts at 3 PM."(2 Tips)
    Becca W.
    "I wasn't amazed by the food, but the mariachi band is fun!"(2 Tips)
    David G.
    "Decent prices on beers."(2 Tips)
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  • Kelly J.heart icon on user image
    Kelly JohnsonJuly 21, 2014
    If you like spicy salsa, ask for the habanero sauce they keep in back to come with your chips - hot but yummy!
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidSeptember 20, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    So much better than Uncle Julio's! When I'm in the mood for a chimichanga, this is my go to spot!
  • Jennifer B.
    Jennifer BarbeeApril 25, 2014
    Great service at the bar. Best margarita is the Passion Fruit. Really good Mojitos too!
  • Jack R.heart icon on user image
    Jack Robinson JrJune 20, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Best selection of tequila going.. Ask for the Don Julio 1947..
  • Carmen Carreño
    Carmen CarreñoJune 15, 2013
    Great freaking food! Everything was perfect! Might be my new favorite restaurant :D
  • Michelle G.
    Michelle GJanuary 25, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    The shredded chicken enchiladas are what I live for.
  • Dennis T.heart icon on user image
    Dennis TaylorFebruary 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the best TexMex places in the area. Good food, excellent service!
  • Stephanie S.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie SegallAugust 20, 2014
    Great salsa. The beans are vegetarian safe, the rice is not.
  • Nicole R.
    Nicole RigoMarch 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The super lime margarita on the rocks is awesome!
  • Robin G.
    Robin GardnerAugust 7, 2013
    'Happy Hour' starts at 3 PM. Drinks are pretty expensive before that
  • John K.
    John KennedySeptember 7, 2014
    Awesome. Best margaritas
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GellnerJune 18, 2014
    Decent prices on beers. Decent food
  • Stan R.
    Stan RoddaAugust 31, 2014
    Enjoying family while they visit.
  • Nate P.
    Nate PIPERApril 20, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Food is moist, good and fast. Service is phenomenal.
  • Glenn P.heart icon on user image
    Glenn PhillipAugust 20, 2013
    Awesome service from Jose. :)
  • Becca W.
    Becca WMay 14, 2011
    I wasn't amazed by the food, but the mariachi band is fun!
  • Kelly B.heart icon on user image
    Kelly BannisterJune 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Lechoncitos al horno -- order it
  • JennXOXO
    JennXOXOJanuary 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Mariachi band on friday nights from 9 - 11 pm
  • Katherine P.heart icon on user image
    Katherine PittaNovember 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Happy Hour from 3-6, and free WiFi!
  • K. F.
    K. FossettApril 27, 2012
    Best fish tacos in the World
  • Dennis W.
    Dennis WatsonJune 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great chips and salsa
  • Neal E.
    Neal EmeraldAugust 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Yummy Tex-mex food!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LailMay 12, 2012
    Negro Modello on tap.
  • Andreas O.
    Andreas OwaldJanuary 26, 2012
    Did not care for the Seafood burritos.
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