Solid TexMex food in downtown area. The food is fast, service is friendly, and chill environment. It makes for a great lunch spot if you're in the area. read more

Such good food, love the owner. Nice lighting and first time I've loved a Mexican restaurant as places I've been to haven't always tasted fresh and authentic. But this food is great and I'll be back. read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

The food was absolutely amazing, the proportions were large. The service was good, server was nice and came back multiple times to make sure we had full drinks and everything we needed. The ambiance was also stunning, a small underrated hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. Would recommend. read more

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Very yummy but Expensive, people are awesome very polite.very different from other places read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Yummy - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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We came there for a family tradition of having Spanish or Mexican food in Fridays. It is a quaint place in which you can seat yourself. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. We had the fajitas for two and the house frozen margarita. The salsa bar was delicious and when it says hot they mean hot. It was walking distance from the hotel and, I suggest you only eat one basket of chips, to save room for your meal. I can't wait to come back. read more

We heard that this was a good place. I was a bit disappointed. The steak chicken shrimp fajita was overcooked and a bit tough. Not much onions or peppers and the sauce was heavy. Our steak and shrimp entree had the same issues and same flavor as the fajita. My son liked the low carb zucchini burrito. Salsas and chips were okay. Overall, just average. read more

Great portion sizes!!!! Worth the money! The flavor of the food was really good. Quick to be seated. They have a salsa bar so you get to chose your own salsa too! Its a quaint little place and the people who work there are very friendly. I would definitely go back. read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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This small but cozy Mexican restaurant located in downtown Roanoke is where people of all ages gravitate when they're in the mood for Mexican food. It has a cozy indoor seating area as well as a small refreshing outdoor seating area for when the weather is nice. Posted near the entrance is an extensive menu with almost all Mexican food items one can think of as well as nice variety of special drinks. What distinguishes this Mexican restaurant from the others is that they not only offer complimentary chips with salsa, but they also have a "Salsa Bar," with different kinds of salsas for you to enjoy with your chips. When I arrived at the restaurant I received a warm greeting from one of the hosts/servers, who was happy to know that I spoke Spanish and could easily communicate with me in his native language. While I studied the extensive menu, he brought me the glass of iced water that I had ordered to drink and a basket of fresh tortilla chips. I went over to the Salsa Bar and filled two little plastic bowls wirh salsas: one with mild Salsa and one with corn Salsa, and brought them back with me to my table. My server gave me enough time to enjoy my chips with the salsas before he approached to take my order. As my main entrée I ordered the Chimichangas with soft tortillas and filled with Shredded Beef. They also came topped with cheese dip and served with red rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. While I waited I enjoyed my chips with salsas and went up to the Salsa Bar for some more. I also looked around and admired the simple decorated but clean place that created a comfortable ambiance where to enjoy some good food. As I waited the restaurant got fuller and fuller. Some customers seemed to be steady customers while others seem to be there for the first time, all having a love for Mexican food in common. Even though this restaurant did not have a parking lot of its own. There were many of on street parking and parking garages near by. My food arrived and it tasted delicious. It was nice and hot and the Shredded Beef was soft and moist just like it should be. Time for dessert came and I ordered a Xango, which was a rich smoosmooth cheesecake, rolled in a melt-in-your-mouth, flaky pastry tortilla. Drizzled with chocolate and topped with Whipped Cream. It arrived and tasted very good. The other three dessert menu items also seemed very appetizing for the next time I come eat here. They were: Flan, Fried Ice-cream Cream, and Churros or Apple Churros. If you live or work in downtown Roanoke. This is the place to go for Mexican food. It is located in a key area of downtown restaurants, has a relaxing atmosphere, good food, and servers who provide very friendly customer service. I also recommend it to all you tourists visiting the area and looking for some tasty hunger quenching food to eat and enjoy. read more

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Shrinkflation has hit my favorite restaurant in Roanoke. I used to frequent this place when I lived locally, and make a point to come here when I'm back in town. The 3-pound burrito was my favorite. Now it's just rice, beans and ground beef?? No more steak, no more guacamole, no more soul . Makes me so sad. Same price, but now there's a hole in my heart that can't be filled. read more

Best Chicken Tacos in Roanoke. I love the salsa bar and the downtown location. The service is 2nd to none.

Really good food and atmosphere was awesome absolutely love the staff and food and really enjoyed our time there went in starving and left stuffed. read more

great value, food, and service! salsa bar has great options. been here several times and it is very consistent. very kind staff.

In town for our anniversary and decided to check this place out. Atmosphere was comfortable and the staff was friendly! The food was very good, even better than I expected. The walk back to the car was very sketchy and we had to pay to park. Food is worth returning for though. read more

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Such an unsuspecting gem. Was nottt expecting it to be as good as it was. Love the salsa bar too. And you can tell the workers really want to take care of their guests and they appreciate their business. Love that. Will be back! read more

We came on a Friday night around 6pm and were quickly seated upon arrival. They bring you chips and they have a salsa bar where you can pick your own salsas. The salsas are just mediocre. Our food was brought out pretty quick. I ordered the twin burritos which included one shredded chicken and one beef. The beef was pretty good but after two bites of the chicken, I couldn't eat anymore. The chicken had a terrible taste, you could tell it was not the best quality chicken. Service was good but won't be returning read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Twin burrito - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Amazing restaurant. Great food. Huge menu. Quick friendly service. Group of 5, all got deferent plates. All leaving happy.

We went for lunch and the service was great& quick-food was very tasty. Noise was very low with all tables being full and everyone conversing. Wonderful pick to go to for lunch during a work day! read more

I was a little disappointed the chicken fajitas looked great but the chicken was very dried out, i payed extra for sour cream which I didn't get ,and the rice was cold, this was a takeout order and I was only going a mile and a half down the road, the fajitas where tasty and warm but way over cooked, the restaurant is decorated very cute read more

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Hit or miss. Food can be great or not so great. Like going to the Casino. Service is always good.

We stopped by here for a quick lunch, our last on this road trip. We went quite late for the lunch, so we were the only ones out there for some time. They had salsa station with variety of it and we loved it. My shrimp tacos were THE BEST! Perfectly marinated and seasoned. Chicken burrito was delicious too - I'd say quite heavy though. While the food overall was quite reasonably priced, my husband had some tequila shots which were way expensive - $15 each! read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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was hopeful of this place but was underwhelmed and disappointed. food was really bad. even the "salsa bar" was suspect with salsa that was obviously past expired, moldy edges, and some sauces that were just plain horrible (we called it white sugar ranch goo). oh well, live and learn read more

This was a great experience i would definitely go here again. The quesodilla was the best i ever had and the other food was also great. Would recommend read more

This place came highly recommended by our hotel. At first glance it looks like a hole in the wall, but upon entry you are very welcomed. Old building character...checkout photos of original ceilings and hardwood floors. A little frustrated that not all draft beers were available, but found one I enjoyed. Chips and serve yourself salsa bar. I ordered the California Burrito deep fried with chicken It was missing the french fries that normally come inside a California Burrito but it was great. So much chicken I couldn't eat it all. Fresh and tasty. We were just passing through Roanoke so most likely won't be able to enjoy again. Hopefully locals appreciate what they have in this little gem. read more

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Delicious tacos and salsa bar! We loved the variety for our basket of chips and kept getting up for more! Unfortunately, because we ate all those chips, we didn't finish our dinners! The fish tacos were so tasty, both the fried and grilled. The slaw on top of the fried fish was the perfect addition. We courageously ordered the 3 lb burrito - and that's where our stomachs said no more - but we got to take the leftovers home. The giant burrito though was mostly just rice/filler- not a lot of meat despite the menu claiming 1 lb is meat... And to wash all this food down, a jumbo margarita and an extra shot of tequila (; read more

Alejandro's is one of my favorite restaurants in Roanoke. The staff is amazing, so friendly, and the food is always outstanding. I've never been disappointed with anything I've ever ordered, but Jo's potato tacos are definitely my favorite! Great vegetarian options, that aren't what you'd typically find in Mexican restaurants. read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Jo's Potato Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

We were visiting for a wedding and I'm really glad we found this gem!!! One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to. Great food, 6 tasty options at the salsa bar, good margs and clean bathrooms! I wound up mixing a bunch of the salsas together to make a delicious concoction (salsa Blanca, corn salsa and habanero). I highly recommend the tigres tacos with al pastor! Holy moly they were cheesy and delicious, but still had a great crunch to them. The Colorado burrito was absolutely massive and had a great red sauce flavor (I'm not usually huge on the sauces that come on enchiladas or burritos either). Another one of us got the fajitas taco salad with steak and had no complaints either. All dishes come with very large helpings, so you will leave this place full! read more

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Salsa bar with over 10 different salsas, do I need to say more? But in all seriousness they have some amazing salsas, fresh chips, good and strong margaritas as well as some yummy tacos! Make sure to try the white sauce on the salsa bar...sooooo gooood!!! read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Salsas from the salsa bar! - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

I'm a big fan of the "lunch fajitas" at Alejandro's! There are quite a few Mexican restaurants in the area, but this one is by far my favorite. My friends and I drive from Blacksburg to Roanoke on some weekends just to enjoy a meal here! read more

We ordered a cheesy fajita plate for two with a mix of chicken and steak. The presentation was great and the serving size was HUGE. I think it could have easily fed four people. They give you 6 flour tortillas and it's simply not enough for all the meat they give you! I was not a fan of the steak, but the chicken was good. The flavors kind of blended together and tasted the same, which i wasn't really impressed by. Our waiter was very friendly and the salsa bar had a LOT of options. I enjoyed the basic pico. It was very flavorful. Chips were pretty typical for a tex mex restaurant. Overall a good experience. I would probably come back but order something different. read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Small very friendly establishment. We enjoyed delicious food and great margaritas. Loved the salsa bar. If we ever find ourselves in Roanoke again, we will definitely visit. read more

Excellent! The food was all fresh and delicious! I have the taco trio that included a fish, shrimp, and scallops taco with lime rice. The tacos came with fresh coleslaw and avocado topping it! The scallops were melt in your mouth soft, shrimp cooked to perfection, and the fish had a great crunch to it(if needed a little more salt to it). They offer a variety of salsas to choose from with warm tortillas chips. Highly recommended read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - Surf and turf burrito - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

My first time here today and I had an horrible experience. I will never and I mean never step foot in this place again. First the sangria taste spoiled and the presentation was comical- I took 2 sips and didn't drink it. Secondly I bit into my rice and there was something gritty, consistent of sand or glass. I immediately ran to the bathroom and washed my mouth out. I told the guy up front and he got a major attitude with me. I spoke to the manger and he didn't seem to care- he offered to make another plate but I'm terrified-of eating here again. After both employees getting a nasty attitude with me, and saying I need to pay for glass in my food- the "manger" gave me $10 off my ticket. I just moved from Austin, Texas and this place wouldn't last a week in Texas. It's not authentic and it was really greasy. read more

Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown - The sangria tasted spoiled. - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Overnight In Roanoke and gave Alejandro's a try. Looks like a hole in the wall and kind of feels like it inside also, but the food was great. I had skinny fajitas which were hot and delicious. Worth a try folks! A couple less positive things I noticed: they offered draft beer on the menu, but didn't have most of it available the night we were there, and the trash can in the restroom was overflowing. So easy to check the restrooms and tidy up but so few staff actually do! read more

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Super great food and drinks offered for a reasonable price! They have a salsa bar for the chips which ranges in mild to spicy hot options which I love - we refilled out salsa cups so many times and the chips were warm and crispy. The fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas we ordered were all huge in quantity and flavorful with fresh ingredients. The alcoholic drinks offered were 10/10 delicious and strong so we will definitely be coming back for more! read more

I haven't eaten at this location before, but I thought I would try it. The enchiladas Verdes were more than disappointing....they were inedible. It was a mass of congealed cheese, raw, soggy tortillas with shredded spiced chicken on top. I love cheese but it was way too much and it had all congealed into a big lump. Very disappointed. I won't eat here again. The service was fine and the restaurant was clean. I'm not sure it was just a bad dish or what because at the other location, I've always enjoyed the food. read more

Omg! What a total delightful surprise! I was craving margarita and nachos and simply googled Mexican restaurant near me as we are traveling through Roanoke Virginia. My cravings are satisfied beyond measure! Delicious! Great service! The place is packed! The staff is courteous. They turn the tables quickly . So impressed ! Then I get our bill and I'm impressed all over again! Generous portions that we could not finish and hated to leave behind. Love this place! read more

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I was disappointed in the staff. The hostess was rude and dismissive. The food was great but I felt like I was bothering the staff. They need to work on customer service. read more

Weird environment, staff sits in corner on phone instead of waiting on customers, poor salsa bar, poor quality food. Worker then rushed over to us as we were standing up to pay because we assume she thinks we were trying to dine and dash when we were walking toward hostess stand to pay because it was taking a while to get our check :/ will stick to el rodeo read more

Very nice little restaurant friendly staff fresh made to order food our peach margarita was the best I have every had the flajtas hella big and full of meat 2 chicken and 2 beef so good and the rice and beans very ta read more

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My favorite Mexican food in Roanoke been coming here forever and it's always been good. Cali style burrito so tasty