Hacienda bar and grill — Restaurant in Dahlonega

Myself, my wife and her bestfriend visited here after kayaking the Chestatee River and I have to say we stumbled into a little piece of heaven! I ordered the Carnitas with charro beans and rice, oh my goodness the Carnitas were melt in you mouth, the charro beans were so good that I could have at a whole bucket!! The wife got the Chicken Norteno and not only did it look amazing it tasted amazing as well!!! The bestie got the Burrito Grande and said it was very delicious (also it was huge). The food was not all that was amazing, our server was very kind, efficient and attentive!!! She did not leave us waiting for anything. We were also visited by Claudio, the manager, as our food arrived at the table. He just wanted ask if everything looked okay and see if we needed anything else. He also came back by after our meal to ask how everything was and we immediately began to gush about how amazing everything was. Claudio was a very friendly and pleasant to speak with. The food was the star of the show but the esthetic of this place was beautiful!! I highly recommend checking this wonderful place out and enjoy the deliciousness!!!! Here are the 6 stars that my experience truly deserved!...

The food is waaaay overpriced. Very bland! It was not disgusting, but not good either. The shredded chicken was extremely dry and tough. The rice had a giant piece of potato in it, that was a first. Very bland and soggy. The refried beans were also tasteless. The soda tasted off. The verde sauce though was verrry good! Tacos also very bland and soft shells were really hard on the edges. The loud dinging sound that goes off every time an order is up is annoying. The fake flower and greenery decor really freaks me out to think of all the dust that is going to collect on it and cause all kinds of nastiness. The food is definitely not worth the price. I’m talking waaaaaaay too overpriced. $50 for enchiladas and 3 tacos. Insane. I could have spent the same amount at El Sombreo in Gainesville (which is delicious and priced well), with 2 meals and 2 jam up large margaritas. I definitely recommend that this place reevaluate their dishes, prices, and decor options. I will say, the service was...

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Lindsey was hands-down one of the best servers I’ve ever had. From the moment we were seated, she greeted us with a warm smile and genuine energy that instantly made us feel welcome. She was attentive without ever being intrusive, always seeming to know exactly when we needed something. Her knowledge of the menu was incredible!! she gave us thoughtful recommendations that ended up being our favorite dishes of the night. Drinks stayed full, plates were cleared quickly, and everything ran so smoothly that it felt like magic. But what really stood out was Lindsey’s personality—friendly, upbeat, and truly passionate about making sure we had the best dining experience possible. She turned an ordinary dinner into something special, and that’s rare. We left feeling like valued guests, not just another table. Thank you, Lindsey—you’re a star! We’ll absolutely be coming back and asking for you by...