Boca Fiesta – Mexican
Vibrant colors and the hum of a lively crowd define this eclectic haunt, where string lights twinkle over a sprawling courtyard and the air is thick with the enticing scent of sizzling spices. The kitchen serves up a playful fusion of bold Mexican flavors and Southern soul, turning out zesty street tacos and inventive comfort food that pairs perfectly with a cold, salt-rimmed margarita. It is a spirited gathering place where the unconventional meets the traditional, offering a soulful dining experience that feels like a perpetual backyard celebration.
232, 1/2 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL, 32601 +1-352-256-9011 https://www.bocafiesta.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Boca Fiesta
Dairy-Free at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Tuna Salad, Rice & Beans and Gator Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Tuna Salad and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadilla, Seared Tuna Salad and Rice & Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Taco and Fiesta Shrimp Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice & Beans, Gator Bowl and Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Boca Fiesta
Boca Fiesta in Gainesville has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadilla, Rice & Beans and Gator Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Boca Fiesta
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Cheeseburger & Fries | 19.6 g | 49.8 g |
| Al Pastor Burrito/Bowl | 99.4 g | 49.5 g |
| Street Corn Salad | 73.9 g | 42.4 g |
| Fiesta Shrimp Quesadilla | 1.2 g | 38.1 g |
| Carne Asada Burrito/Bowl | 79.8 g | 35 g |
| Tuna Tacos | 38.5 g | 32.3 g |
| Elote | 43.6 g | 30.5 g |
| Gator Bites | 21.6 g | 29.1 g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Gator Bowl | 74.7 g | 16.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Apps & Shareables
- Chips & Salsa - $4.25: Original or Spicy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $9.5: Build-your-own setup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso - $8.25: Melty cheese dip Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiesta Fries - $6.5: Crispy fries with side of BBQ sauce, ranch, or chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanada - $9: Choice of Queso Beef, Green Chile Chicken, Jalapeno Popper, or Cheesy Plant-Based Chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Bites - $16.5: Served with side of BBQ sauce, ranch, or chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote - $9.75: Grilled corn cobs with aioli, spiced cotija cheese, and lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mac & Cheese - $12.5: Classic or Vegan. Shell pasta rolled in tortilla crumbs and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $10.75: Large flour tortilla filled with cheese, served with sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $10.75: Cheese, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled onion, pickled jalapeño, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad - $9.5: Lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled red onion, carrot, cucumber, cheese, choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna Salad - $17.5: Seared Ahi tuna, lettuce, avocado, pickled red onion, cucumber-pineapple salsa, lime-cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialties
- Chimichanga - $15: Fried flour tortilla with cheese and protein, roja, chipotle, sour cream, pico, rice and beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $13.5: Three flour tortillas with cheese and protein, baked with roja or verde sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $10.5: Eggs, potatoes, cheddar cheese, verde sauce, pico, and cilantro Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fiesta Shrimp Quesadilla - $17: Spicy shrimp, stir-fry veggies, melty cheese, avocado-sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tacos - $17.5: Seared Ahi tuna, cucumber-pineapple salsa, avocado, leaf lettuce, lime-cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger & Fries - $13.5: Smash burger, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, jalapeño, chipotle aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos, Burritos & Bowls
- Black Bean Taco - $3.25: Black beans, cheddar, lettuce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burrito/Bowl - $9.5: Black beans, rice, beans, pico, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $4.75: Smoked pork butt, melty cheese, slaw, pineapple Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Burrito/Bowl - $12.5: Smoked pork butt, rice, beans, pico, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Taco - $3.75: Ground beef, cheddar, lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Burrito/Bowl - $10.5: Ground beef, rice, beans, pico, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $5.25: Seared steak, cheddar, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito/Bowl - $13.5: Seared steak, rice, beans, pico, cilantro Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Taco - $6: Fried gator tail, chipotle aioli, lettuce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Bowl - $15: Fried gator tail, rice, beans, pico, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice & Beans - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain Chips - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Root Beer Float - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Double Layered Chocolate Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Boca Margarita - $14.5: Espolon Reposado, agave, fresh juices, Grand Marnier floater Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Margarita - $10: 100% Agave tequila, agave nectar, fresh juices
- Hard Arnold - $11: Ginger vodka, lemonade, iced tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soft Drinks - $4: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Fanta, Iced Tea, Coffee
- Lemonade / Limeade - $6: Fresh squeezed, agave sweetened Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Boca Fiesta
- Is Boca Fiesta dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Boca Fiesta has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Tuna Salad, Rice & Beans and Gator Bowl.
- What can I eat at Boca Fiesta on a dairy-free diet?
- Seared Tuna Salad, Rice & Beans and Gator Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Boca Fiesta have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rice & Beans and Gator Bowl.
- Is Boca Fiesta gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Boca Fiesta?
- Breakfast Burrito, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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