Total hidden gem! The food here is incredible and the value is unbeatable--our plates were…read morecompletely packed. We got the half chicken meal made into a combo, which comes with three sides (loved the french fries!) and a drink. Whatever sauce they serve with it is elite, and saving room for the tres leches cake was the best decision we made. Customer service was top-notch and super friendly from start to finish. The dining area is a bit rough around the edges (tables could use a wipe and the floor needed a quick sweep), but for a classic hole-in-the-wall spot, the amazing flavor and great prices more than make up for it. Plus, they have a massive menu and a private restroom. I highly recommend trying it out, and I'll definitely be returning!

I love Peruvian food so when l saw so many great reviews for this restaurant I was excited to try…read more To start off we read that the wait times could be long so we decided to call in our order. We waited on hold for about 10 minutes. Placed 2 half chicken orders, 1 with plantains and black beans with rice and the other with steamed vegetables and rice and beans. Total cost $39.00. We were told 15 minutes and it was ready when we arrived. we walked in and iv could immediately see what others were talking about. Dirty floor, tables, trash cans. Dead bugs. I Immediately regretted my decision. while waiting for the employee to finish her call. I looked at the food in the warming containers. Everything was dried out and looked old. Nothing was covered. Cashier was using the same gloves hands serve food, answer the phone and type in orders. The food was just okay. I liked the charcoal flavor of the chicken 7/10 but the rice was dry and hard, the beans were over cooked and flavorless, the veggies were mushy and lacked seasoning as well. The lack of cleanliness is a huge deal for me because if the front of the house is nasty, the back couldn't be any better. This place is a no for me.

First, let me thank Guads for having some healthier menu items such as bowls and lettuce-wraps for…read moretacos. I started coming to Guads for that very reason when I was on a restricted diet and the places I usually went didn't have very much in the way of low carb menu items. Second, Diego, Abner, and Jaquelin are always extremely attentive and just as nice as can be. I've watched them work with other tables and service to everyone (not just me) is top notch, friendly, and for such a small staff that makes a huge difference - it makes you feel welcome, and being the place is somewhat small (smaller than the other places in town) it makes for a much cozier "like family" atmosphere. Third, it is your typical Americanized Mexican restaurant with a lot of the same dishes and you know, you like what you like and what you get used to. I like the sauce served with tacos at La Parilla better. I like the Mexican Street Corn and Fried Plantains at Plaza Azteca (which neither other place has). I like "Los Tres" (3 types of Guacamole) at Guads. Their Mole Poblano is my favorite. Their Enchiladas Rancheras has cubed pork where I'm used to shredded - but it was extremely tasty pork cubes nonetheless. The Poblano appetizer is a Poblano people stuffed with Shrimp. The Brioche are skewers like "shish kebabs" with whichever meats you decide and is quite nice for something a little different. Their red and white sauces are "different" than the other places - I like their red sauce best, I think Plaza Azteca had the better white sauce - but they're all slightly different and I'll take any of them any day of the week. My family loves their Chile Rellenos - which are NOT battered which is kind of unusual TMK, but they are actually quite good like that and a nice variation - especially if you want to cut down on some fried stuff and carbs. So I mean, you have to go and try it, and find what you like. They do do Taco Tuesday and it gets super busy, and the Tacos are "very basic" but I mean, TBH I always feel guilty when I get my bill because it's so low and even a single taco has enough in it for a - well, the prices have gone up with what's happening in the world - so they were 1.00, then 1.50, I think they might be 2.00. But heck the other places are like "no we don't do Taco Tuesday, don't ask". But I like their meals enough that even if I'm there on a Tuesday I'll still order a meal a lot of times. My favorite is probably the Taquitos Mexicanos with is 2 Taquitos - but they're two tortillas each so longer and thicker than typical - those are set on a bed of refried beans (enough to hold them in place) and topped with sliced avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, jalepenos, pickled red onion IIRC, and crumbled cheese, with some chipotle drizzle or something IIRC - very nice presentation. The Chimichangas are like tortillas made into little pouches with the brisket inside of them - amazingly good and again, an attention to the appearance of the food rather than just a plate of rice, beans, sauce, and enchilada like so many dishes (they do those too though I you're looking for that). Just a lot of the stuff is nicely presented - got Texano dip the other day and it had two "wings" on it - a fried flower tortilla cut in half that had the edges cut with triangular points like sun rays - very nice for something you'd just expect a bowl of cheese dip. We've had nothing bad there - some things weren't as good for me, or for my family at other places (and we all like different things at the different places) but I've had nothing I'd say was downright bad. Some things are kind of "plain" or "basic" so I feel like, with the other more "typical" dishes, the "typical ones with a twist" and the "unique" dishes, there's something for everyone here.

The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing but the food was mediocre. I love birria tacos and this is…read morethe only place they don't put cheese in them so it was falling apart during eating and dipping in consommé. The consommé was not great either. I was most disappointed with the ceviche. If you love tajin you will like this. I couldn't taste anything but tajin. First time I have never finished ceviche. The waitress was very nice. I will opt for another Mexican restaurant.

I always judge a Mexican restaurant by the complimentary chips, and these were actually pretty…read moregood! The chips came out hot, which is always a plus. The restaurant has lots of seating, Spanish music playing, and a nice casual atmosphere. There were only about four groups of customers when we arrived, and with four servers working, it did take a little while for someone to get our order. Once we ordered, though, the food came out very quickly and was nice and hot. And they checked on us throughout. The flavor was decent overall. The California fries were really good--they came with sliced avocado instead of guacamole, which wasn't a bad decision. I've definitely had better carne asada tacos, though. The meat was real and had a good texture, but I felt like it could have used better seasoning. My biggest disappointment was the tortillas. They tasted like store-bought tortillas rather than fresh-made, which really made a difference with the tacos. Overall, not a bad spot. The food was hot, portions were good, and there were some definite standouts like the California fries. I just wish the tacos had better-seasoned meat and fresher tortillas.

A friend and I patronized LA PARRILLA Mexican restaurant to have lunch. I ordered a "Burrito…read moreCalifornia" which was advertise as a 10 inch item. I noted all the content of the BC that was listed on the menu and it contained items that I liked. When my food was served it looked delicious and when I took my first cut of the burrito and tasted it, it was delicious. I kept going for a few more bites, and I noted that all the content of the burrito was not there. When I saw the server I let him know that some of the content was missing. The server stated that all the content was inside and he stood there for a few seconds looking at me and I was looking at him and I said OK and I took a couple more bites and there were still missing content, so I cut the "Burrito California in half open it up and call him back to the table and showed him that all the contents were not there: the chorizo sausage and pico de gallo were missing. There was no offer to make a correction, the server just took the plate and left. Came back with a ticket of 3.50 for my drink. The ambience is very fitting for a Mexican restaurant. This was not my first visit matter fact it was one of my favorite places to go when I had a taste for Mexican food and we've had a birthday dinner there for my son-in-law before and we enjoyed our meal and the service at that time.

The service was great, and very friendly! The eatery was clean, and with a number of TV's in a…read morevariety of areas for those wanting to watch sports. The food was good...not El Ranchero good (if you live near Emporia, Franklin, or Murfreesboro you know what I am talking about).,.but still quite good. Overall, it was a nice date out...but didn't come for the tv's so that wasn't really a game changer for me but may be for others who knows.

What a fabulous find. I have dined here 7-8 times. They deserve a 10/10. Very kind people. Great…read moreservice! They are fast and accurate. The salsa is AWSOME and the food is great and plenty every time. Fajitas, Enchiladas, Margaritas, large beers, and a full bar. Sopopias sp? Burritos. All have been delicious. The prices are unbelievable. Don't tell them; but I would pay more without complaint for this level of service and food.

I recently visited El Pico de Oro for lunch on a Friday and they did not disappoint. They are…read morelocated in the Lynnhaven mall area of Virginia beach. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had plenty of available seating. I ordered the quarter chicken with Peruvian fried rice and sweet plantains. Everything was exceptional; the rice and plantains were cooked perfectly, and while I did think the chicken was slightly salty, it was still very tasty. I also enjoyed the green sauce provided, though the food was flavorful enough on its own. My only minor suggestion is for the staff to ask guests whether they prefer white or dark meat when ordering. Aside from that, the meal was excellent. If you are looking for authentic, great-tasting Peruvian chicken, I highly recommend stopping by El Pico de Oro.

We went to El Pico de Oro with great hope because we love Peruvian food, and the reviews are great…read more The first thing we noticed was that they don't have ceviche on the menu, which probably should have been our first hint that this wasn't going to be the traditional Peruvian experience we were expecting. However, we decided to stay and order lomo saltado, one with white rice, the other with fried rice. To be fair, the food wasn't bad. The flavors were fine, but to us, it just didn't taste like authentic Peruvian food. If you're looking for a quick, casual meal and aren't expecting a traditional Peruvian dining experience, this place may work for you. The place is setup more as a fast food place than a restaurant. You order and pay then sit down. From the short time we were there it looks like they do mostly takeout service rather than dine in and you'll feel it. Unfortunately, based on our experience, this wouldn't be a place we'd return to when looking for Peruvian food.

5 star all the way. Absolutely love this place. Nacho's with anything and add the queso... yum!!!!read more

This is a decent neighborhood taco shop / Mexican cuisine restaurant. I haven't had a bad meal or a…read moredish from here. Their shrimps on a barbie goes well on everything. The meats, I don't care for too much. The salad they offer is fantastic in my opinion. The service is also prompt and courteous. Parking may be a challenge to find, however.

It's so vibrant and lively here. You're taken to a place of streamers, music and decor that's…read moreauthentic. Chips were immediately served, fresh crunchy and the red salsa and white People offer great service with a smile. I ordered the sautéed shrimp (Camarones ajo?) came with rice, salad. It was overall delicious, shrimp slightly salty but it's a personal taste preference. Salad snd avocado were fresh.

We were greeted by the ladies at the hostess station. Emily kindly accommodated our request for a…read moremore private booth when I asked. It was a busy work day, so less noise is always appreciated. Our server Eduardo G. was friendly and attentive. The chips were fresh, along with the large bowl of salsa and smaller bowl of white sauce. The draft beers were cold. We enjoyed our dinner orders of the Enchiladas Supremas and Chori Pollo. We had plenty to take home for another meal since the servings were a good size. This location of Los Primos in the Mt Pleasant Shopping Center in Chesapeake is family friendly and has lively music playing at a low-moderate volume. We like the service and atmosphere, and we appreciate that we don't have to shout across the table when we're enjoying dinner and conversation.

It was another delicious and tasty lunch at El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Courthouse Marketplace…read moreoff Nimmo Plwy! I introduced this great Mexican restaurant to my BFF since she hasn't tried it. She wanted something simple for lunch and was able to order something that wasn't on the menu: grilled chicken and rice with avocado slices. She was very happy with her plate! The service is always fast and the staff is very attentive. My go-to is Lunch 7 since it's always exactly what I'm craving. The chicken and bean burrito topped with the fresh lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes is perfect with the side of rice instead of beans. I truly enjoy the dining experience each time I come back. Can't say enough great things! I especially like the spaciousness of the padded booths, the lovely art on the walls, lights at the bar, and the music that makes the restaurant feel festive.

We went in just after lunch. Which was nice because it wasn't busy. It took a little while to be…read moreseated. We later learned because there was only one person on the floor and he also had to make drinks. The decor is typical for a Mexican restaurant. The booths are actually comfortable and they have a large tv at both ends. Which was nice because we could watch the preseason. The food came out very hot and you could tell it was fresh. Unfortunately, there was not much flavor and there were no salt and pepper shakers on any table. My boyfriend ordered the street tacos and mentioned it was bland. I ordered the birria taquitos. The consommé was just greasy. There was no seasoning and no cilantro. They also came out like tacos. Not taquitos. The birria its self was cooked well , again, just lacking flavor. I ate one and took the rest home to make it better. They have great happy hour specials and a full bar. Our server was super nice. I'm not sure if we will go back. If you want authentic Mexican flavor, I wouldn't recommend.