944 s.irbystreet florence, sc phone: (843) 407-4832 fax: (843) 407-4834 e-mail: why you should go vallarta mexican restaurant (link: facebook) opened a few months ago and has generated lots of buzz in our facebook group. while many restaurants and establishments locate on the west side of town due to the proximity of the interstates, hotels, magnolia mall, and florence civic center, vallarta is a welcome addition to the heart of florence-irbystreet. vallarta's location is easy to reach from anywhere in florence and worth any extra drive. plus, it's beside the julia 4 cinema, which makes it convenient for date nights. why we'll go again as mexican food lovers, we've eaten at every mexican restaurant in florence as well as mexican restaurants in other towns and states. after eating at vallarta, we prefer it over many others for several reasons, including the vast menu, delicious food, hearty portions, low prices, and great service. while every mexican restaurant is a little different