El Olivo Mexican Restaurant
| Address: | 223 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880, USA |
| Phone: | +1 863-293-5885 |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8:30PM 11AM–8:30PM Closed |
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Blair Covington
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We are new to this area and saw this place a few weeks ago. I wanted to try it, it looks cute from the outside. It was slow, but so was everywhere else that Saturday. Tonight, my family and I were in the mood for nachos and thought it would be fun to try this place. Our "server" took our order and then never returned. We had to go up to the window to ask for more napkins and to ask for our check because everyone disappeared. We did not get refills on our drinks. Every time my boyfriend did go up to ask for something, a lady in the back kept looking at him like we were bothering them and she even asked the host, "what does he want now?" (Not thinking he could hear her, Hopefully but who knows!) The food was very bland. The portions sucked. We always tip but because everything was so horrible and the service was nonexistent, we did not tip. When we got home and my boyfriend checked his account, we see that they added their own tip! It would have been exactly 20%. That is illegal!!! We will never be back! To the owners response.... This lady definitely spoke English. She was speaking to other people in the restaurant right next to us. Everyone there spoke English just fine. About calling and asking for a manager, we just did and we were told there is no manager and no one is in charge. Im just writing this to let people know our experience. We are on the phone with the bank about your servers taking money because I guess thats what they need to do to try to get tips because they all were horrible.
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Susan Fox Tucker
Okay, so maybe we shouldnt have come on Cinco de Mayo! But we got there at 11:30 am. Only four other tables had people. Atmosphere was great. Server was friendly. As we quickly ordered we sat back and waited. And waited. You are either a restaurant or a catering business, but your size does not allow you to be both. And waited. We watched lots of food exit the restaurant for business parties. At the 1 hour mark we asked the "owner" and she was going to check into it. And waited. Ten minutes later, I got up and asked how much longer. Ten minutes later we got our food. Which was BAD. No flavor, watered down tasting. It makes Taco Bell seem authentic! NEVER AGAIN.
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Luis Santos
Decoration is fine, the corn chips are "no bueno", they taste more like flour chips, you can find better chips anywhere. Ordered it a medium cooked carne asada but they didnt care (like they say "les valió madre") it was overcooked even with burn marks. They said the corn tortillas are made from scratch but same as the chips, they taste like flour, pretty much tasteless. I havent tried anything else but the Carne asada, they may have better options in the menu. Thanks for "nada"
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Kevin Henderson
This is a Mexican food restaurant that doesnt have chili con queso and at least 50percent of the fajita meat.was inedible gristle. The only advantage to this place was there was no wait for a table. Waitress and hostess were really nice people but the food was laughably bad. The nacho chips are so hard and thick it would be easy to break a tooth on one. Needless to say this has got to be the worth Mexican food restaurant in central Florida.
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Daniel Cascioppo
Disappointed. Average. Service sub par. Nothing I was served would make me want to come back. Salsa was warm. Chips hard as rocks. Food was bland. Used an entire bottle of hot sauce to make palatable. Beans look like from a can. Rice definitely not todays. Skimpy portion of cheese. Had a Chimichanga nothing but some unseasoned over boiled chicken. Taco Bell is better.
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Christopher Smith
Average Gringo food. My wife and I had the lunchtime specials which were bland and tasteless. Nothing had any flavor. Each persons palette is different but for us, a disappointing experience. We have had many experiences of Mexican food and so far nothing comes up to a real Mexican restaurant in Amarillo TX.
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just bandit
Ive always drove past this awesome joint until Yesterday. i stopped in and got lunch. Can i just say the food was amazing. Fresh Hot ans Delicious. And the Customers was really good. And my standards are generally high. These guys deserve a 5 out of 5 All day long
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Jason Yates
The food here is homemade, that much is clear. This is why the salsa is runny; stir it. It is good Mexican food for those that realize Taco Bell is not. Its not *phenomenal* which is why not 5-stars but well definitely be back. Eat and drink local!
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Andrew Thornhill
Family owned and operated. Good food, good value, good service. Clean. Always a good choice for quick, dine in experience during the week after school/work with the kids. Good parking even though downtown.
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Douglas Brewer
Best chile relono in town a true mexican restaurant. A very clean restaurant an a letter from the governor thanking them on no violations from the health department.
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Cassie Staffer
I have eaten here 3 times (2 times not by choice) and everytime the food was ok. Not much flavor as u would expect in mexican food. Salsa is runny. Do not recommend.
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blanca v
Wonderful food and service! Owners care about their customers and take the time to talk and check up on every customer. Food is homemade no by products.
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Hans
Food was authentic and service was fast. The tables, chairs and other amenities could use a makeover though. Decent place to grab a quick lunch.
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Sion Bearrentine
Very tasty salsa and chips are unique steak is well seasoned service was quick and polite atmosphere well decorated prices were reasonable
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Gail Sayman
Waiting for Justinos show and tried this restaurant. It has great food. Loved the enchiladas with chorizo. Awaiting flan. Great experience
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Chris Duman
Food was delicious, serving amount was full filling, service was excellent, incredibly low prices. Compared to New York City.
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Claire
Very relaxing place to eat. Love the atmosphere.Their chips and salsa are good! Salsa looks homemade too, like it should be.
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Charles Pettus
I come from California and prefer west coast Mexican food. El Olivo is the closest to it that I have found. I love it.
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DAVE NEWMAN
How does a Mexican food restaurant not carry guacamole? Food very bland, very small oprtions, service was fine.
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Becky Storms
We love El Olivo. Weve been coming here for years. Good food, good prices, good service. Thank you El Olivo.
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Andrew Renuart
Great food and friendly staff (try the chimichangas!). Service was a bit sluggish, but wasnt too bad.
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Ersan Erol
Obviously fresh ingredients, great flavors at a reasonable price; service needs more attentiveness
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Kyle Owens
Waited 30 mins for a water. Are waiter couldnt care less us about his job. Horrible ch Choice
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Frank Ramos
I strongly recommend El Olivo to the Public anytime. Fresh made meals and for the price, wow.
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Debbie Warrior
I am from Arizona and this was the closest to Sinaloa, Mexican food I have found in Florida.
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Amber Mercedez
Food is tasteful, if only that had drink deals they would get more traction and business.
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Shawna Lazzari
Depends on the time of day. When they are busy its so so when they are slow its great.
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Joe Harper
The food is always excellent. Nice atmosphere and decor. Its always the "go to" place.
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Joseline Sanchez Feliciano
this place is awful!! From the service to the food and it was so dark and un welcoming.
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Margarita Lynn
No a good Mexican restaurant.plese check before you ear here.The food.is not quality
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George Gianos
Excellent salsa and home made chips. Everything is fresh daily and made from scratch.
