The food is amazing I get the ACP burrito all the time and it is amazing. And Bryan V the cashier…read moreis very nice.

We were in town to see a show at Harvester and decide to eat out and try some local food. We…read morenarrowed it down to three spots we hadn't tried before and La Casa won out. It's in an unassuming strip mall just out of town but easy to find. It was our first time in and so we needed a moment to look at the board. The cashier wasn't terribly patient so we made quick decisions without really exploring. We tried asking questions about a few items, since the descriptions are not on the board like they would be on a handheld menu generally, but it seemed she was getting frustrated with us. We like to try new things, which we saw after we were seated, but oh well. The food is tasty, no frills. We probably will not go back, just based on the overall experience. We have a vacation place nearby and there are other options. We don't dine out a lot when we are up there, and really prefer a more welcoming atmosphere.

First, let me begin by saying I'm not a Mexican food girlie but if I got to eat at El Ranchero…read moreevery day I would be. The service was wonderful & warm. Beautiful seating, lighting, & exceptionally clean. Oh & the service was five stars. The food though...I think I cried for a moment out of pure joy when they brought the Mexican street corn to our already overflowing table. My fiancé & I actually high fived over the fajitas texanas. The margaritas were so big i had to use two hands to hold my glass & I have zero complaints. To sum this up. I would live there if they let me.

I love El Ranchero. I've been a customer for years and through 3 location changes. It's my go too…read morefor Mexican food in the NRV. Down through the years I've never had any meal that wasn't a great experience. They have a great location and the restaurant is beautiful with an outside dining area. I order takeout a lot and I'm never disappointed. The dish that I order the most is the ACP Texcano. It's delicious and reheats very well. Recently I tried the Mango Habanero Wings and I think they are delicious. You get a great portion for the price. I would also recommend trying the white sauce with the chips and salsa. When eating in I've found the staff to be courteous and helpful.

Wonderful staff, I am warmly welcomed every time no matter how busy it is. The chicken soup is…read moreprobably the best I've ever had and always makes me feel better on a bad day. Definitely a hidden gem of the area.

Great food and great service. Me and my friends loved it and we will be going there again!read more

The food is fresh the margaritas are amazing. We've never had bad service. It's my favorite Mexican…read morerestaurant in Radford and the NRV

The food and service were exceptional. I would go back here in a heartbeat. We went a large group…read more12 people everything went great.

My husband and I were here visiting. This was recommended to us by three different people…read moreseparately, so we decided to stop in on our last evening in Virginia and try it. We were seated pretty quickly after walking in. It's a very casual place and there was a bar with seating inside and out. But we were seated in somewhat of a patio area, not inside or outside. The hostess closed the shades for us because the sun was beaming in bright. Our server was nice and was a Virginia Tech student. We told him it was our first time there and asked him what he might recommend. He said to stick to the signature tacos and specific sides. He also brought us chips and salsa which was a good starter. I got the bang bang shrimp tacos and jalapeño cheddar mashers. It was all delicious. My husband got the honey soy salmon tacos and fried plantains. He really liked it. The only thing is that the plantains were not fired as we expected and weee more like the usual sweet plantains. All in all still delicious. I'd definitely want to visit here again. The sauce and everything on the tacos were amazing!

The server and service was fine. The vibe with the decor and music was good. They were playing…read moreisland music so when I hear island music I think I'm going to get some food with some flavor, some soul, a little spice! None of it had any flavor or seasoning. If you want real mexican american food go elsewhere. EL Grande Rodeo, Rocas, Alejandro's anywhere but here. If you enjoy bland food, knock yourself out. This is your place. Can't believe I fell for the 4.5 stars on google. Some of those people are either lying or were paid. Felt like I was on an episode of Punk'd.

Doesn't matter what you order off the menu. It's delicious. Great staff. Absolutely consistent, you…read moreget what you order every time.

Word of mouth is still the best way to find out about new restaurants that have opened in the area…read more Just yesterday a friend of mine told me about this new Mexican restaurant that had just opened last Thursday. So this evening, I headed towards the restaurant to be one of the first ones to try it out and review it. After being awarded the NC Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Santa Lucia Mexican Restaurant, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. The previous restaurant sign "El Toreo Mexican Restaurant" was still up. The new owners didn't even bother to cover it up. They just put a small vinyl banner sign under it that read "Santa Lucia Mexican Restaurant OPEN NOW!!!" Not too professional you would think, but the most important thing in a new restaurant is it's ambiance, its food, and its customer service. So I arrived to its parking lot in my Lexus and parked my car. The place was empty and I could see the employees looking out the glass door to see who just parked and was approaching the restaurant. It was me. When I walked in the Host gave me a warm greeting and asked me if I would prefer a booth or a table. I chose a booth. As he went away to call my sever while I looked at the menu, I also was observing the interior of the restaurant. It was clean and comfortable, with a minimalist decor. My server, Jasmin, a friendly Puerto Rican young lady, greeted me with a smile and asked me what I wanted to drink. I asked her if the bartender could make me a Virgen Mango Margarita. When it arrived it looked nice but tasted like water with mango flavor so I was not too impressed with their drinks. To eat I ordered a Fajitas Santa Lucia for one. While I waited I ate their chips with salsa. The chips were fresh and crispy and the salsa was just the right texture with the right ingredients. When the Fajitas Santa Lucia came out, they were sizzling hot, served on a sizzling hot skillet. They had grilled chicken strips, steak, chorizo and carnitas, along with green peppers and onions. On a separate plate, it had rice, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and refried beans. I missed the pico de gallo that this dish is mostly served with in top of the line Mexican restaurants and the scoop of guacamole. But the Fajitas were made with quality meats, and with a green salsa that they brought me, everything tasted very good. For dessert I ordered a Xango with a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream. It looked somewhat good, but the batter was soggy. It tasted like it was pre-fried or cooked ahead of time. When I asked for a glass of iced water, the water tasted bad, just from having a sip. This is something I can't stand in a restaurant, and I sincerely recommended that they get a water filter. This new Mexican restaurant has potential of becoming a very good one. If the owner pays attention to my informal recommendations in this review and takes action to implement my suggestions. I truly wish he / she does, because one of its best assets are its friendly and hospitable employees.

Everything was excellent!!!! Food was perfect, salsa bar,…read moreservice, warm fire. Best Mexican restaurant in Henry county

Great food, friendly service, clean and welcoming decor make El Rio a great local option. First…read morevisit but it was terrific. Their brisket is THE best - rivals anything on be had in Texas or elsewhere. Street tacos were excellent and their fajitas were also great. Will definitely be back here.

Wonderful and friendly service even close to closing time. The food was delicious and papayas that…read morewere recommended by our waitress were so good. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and it was all reasonably priced with plenty of served food. Well worth your time !!!!

Extremely good food. My husband ordered the fish tacos with homemade corn tortillas. I had the…read morespicy fish. Great food and attentive service. If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular