MI TIERRA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Is MI TIERRA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT clean? Not quite — only a C, 73/100, the last time the state checked (March 16, 2026). That visit logged 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 5 basic violations.

Its latest visit (March 16, 2026) logged 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 5 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.3 across 2,779 reviews. By health score it's safer than 17% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · C (73/100) · safer than 17% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (73/100)
Violations
9 total — 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic
Address
2235 S VOLUSIA AVE, Orange City, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.3 stars (2779 reviews)
Seats
200
Phone
(386) 774-1438
Website
Official website
Photo of MI TIERRA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Photo: Mi Tierra Authentic Mexican Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 2,779 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This listing's ratings cluster at the two ends of the scale. Opinion on how guests are treated is split — those reviews land at 3.2 on average.

Of the 18 rated reviews, 12 sit at four stars or better and 6 at two or below. Wait times shows up in 17% of reviews as well, averaging 2.7. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 10 of the 18 reviewers who rated.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a C (73/100) with 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 5 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That inspection was on March 16, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 17% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were food from approved source.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Everything above is computed from the 18 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    BEST MARGARITA'S & Bahama Mama's & SO MUCH DELICIOUS FOOD!!! We Love the FAJITAS, the tortilla chips are NEVER STALE & 2 types of FRESH SALSA!! Don't forget desert, fried ice cream is yummy! THEY TREAT EVERYONE LIKE FAMILY!!! ALWAYS FRIENDLY SERVICE OUR FAV PLACE FOR OVER 20 YRS!!! Thank You Felipe & staff!!

  • June 23, 2026

    The next day most of our party was sick. Not good at all. The food and service were horrible. Erica the manager. Not capable of her job.

  • June 23, 2026

    Great food, great prices and nice staff. Super cozy, and just a nice place to be. Love the friendliness and seeing the staff enjoy eachothers company is a very nice thing. Will definitely be here more often

  • June 21, 2026

    Food is good.

  • June 20, 2026

    This is our favorite Mexican spot. Has been for the last 10 years. The service and food is always great. The only thing that really bothered me on the last visit was the cheese dip was $7.75 with tax. Why is a small tray of cheese dip $7.75? Is this some kind of rare, expensive cheese? I'm all for paying today's prices, but ordering a tray of cheese dip that costs this much really bothered me. I still highly rate this restaurant and suggest it to friends and family.

  • June 19, 2026

    Excellent TACOS DE BIRRIA ((2) 9.75) Served with rice & beans Traditional Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. Made from a combination of chili pepper-based meat adobo, and cooked at a low heat. TACOS CHARROS (3) $11.50 Three ground beef tacos grilled with monterrey jac cheese, onion ,cilantro tomatoes served withshredded lettuce, a little bit of spicy green andsauce on the side BAJA FISH TACOS (3) $10.50 Served with rice & beans. Two fish tacos prepared with fresh tortilla. fish fillet lightly battered.pico de gallo, Ensenada sauce, cabbage.

  • June 17, 2026

    Food and manager Erika horrible service. DO NOT GO. GO ACROSS THE street.

  • June 7, 2026

    Love there food!!! We have taken friends from out of town we have taken there & now everything they are here going again is a must while they are.

  • June 7, 2026

    Great Good!! Service needs a little help in that area. Miss seeing Felipe. We have been going here for years. Never disappoints us.

  • June 2, 2026

    Placed on the waiting list and then proceeded to sit people that came in behind us and put there name on the list. It not first come first serve here. Apparently they'll sit a party of 4 before a party of 2. Food isn't that great here anyways this just sealed the fact I wont ever come back. Try mi Mexico in deland way vetter service and food

  • May 31, 2026

    The service here is BAD!!! Walked in. There’s probably about eight people who work there just standing around talking to each other watching TV hanging out at the bar. I have no idea who was in charge, but the service sucked here. Took almost 40 minutes just to get drinks and chips. Their food is super mid, not authentic do not get the queso dip. It’s a bunch of melted cheap American white cheese. Everything was tough to eat. But really it was the service, all the waitresses were just at the bar almost just flirting with all the bus boys and whatever they were it was so weird. They look right at you. They don’t come back to your table ever they don’t refill drinks. We spent over $250. I would never go back here. The only good part about this place is the drinks and the decor. We went on a Saturday for lunch. It wasn’t slammed but there were people there and I seen two tables walk out because of it. Absolutely terrible service. The worst I’ve probably had in a long time.

  • May 25, 2026

    Pretty good Mexican restaurant we found driving thru

  • May 14, 2026

    Order3d a pickup of 2 taco salads. Didn't think I would need to check the food. I get home grab me and my husband's drinks to open the boxes and see they are missing, LETTUCE really!! no onions no cilantro. When I called the guy who i think is the manager with glasses. I told him he said im sorry but that is impossible, I said I can come back and show you. He said yes, come show me. so I come he realizes that I didnt drive all the way back for nothing. All he did was give attitude and replace the salads the correct way. No coupon, no service recovery. They just dont care! Dad 40 dollars of inconvenience My family will never return We will stay at LA Hacienia across the street.

  • May 11, 2026

    What food was excellence and inexpensive.

  • May 5, 2026

    Cinco Was a Vibe here!!

  • May 5, 2026

    Our waitress disappeared mid meal. Never saw her again. Had to take food home to reheat. Will never get nachos there again. Probably won’t be back.

  • April 30, 2026

    WOW!! Delicious food!! Wait staff are very nice!! Love the atomphere!!Definitely going to come back!!

  • April 28, 2026

    Usually my favorite time to go is for breakfast and the food is always fantastic with speedy and friendly service. We had a small taco station set up at a park for our wedding and once again the food was great. All of my guests complimented about how great and authentic the food was. 5* for sure.

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
9 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 9 PM
Friday
9 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 16, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  2. August 8, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. August 7, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    7 high-priority · 7 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×3)
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
    • 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×3)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to MI TIERRA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • CICIS PIZZA 194

    3.7★ 0.4 mi away

  • ASAHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

    4.3★ 0.5 mi away

  • FUNROLLS ICE CREAM AND BOBA LLC

    4.6★ 0.5 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 16, 2026