Chicano Boy

4.4 (113 reviews)

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Fruit punch soda and bowl with seasoned ground beef

Martina M.

My first time trying this place. I ordered takeout from here and someone else picked it up, so I don't have anything to add about the restaurant or customer service. I got a beef bowl and a side of refried beans. I felt like the portion size was really good. The ingredients were fresh. The ground beef in the bowl was a little bit salty and I also thought the refried beans were a little too salty as well. I was full and I couldn't really finish the whole thing. I will definitely go again to try other things. If I get the bowl again I would try a different protein.

Taco lunch combo chicken and Americano tacos, guac and red salsa

Courtney W.

TLDR - Super affordable lunch combo. Tacos were good but dip them in the salsas to make them better! Service/Vibe- My husband and I came here for lunch at noon. The restaurant wasn't packed and service was quick. While the outside of the building is very unassuming, the inside was really cute! Food - We both ordered the taco lunch combo for $13 which included a medium soda, 2 tacos, chips and our choice of guac or queso as well as a salsa which we were able to pick from 4 options. The sides are SMALL but I still felt like it was a really great deal - especially when compared to other restaurants in the city. My only warning is that if you're hungry (like we were) then this won't be enough food. After we finished our combos we ordered another 3 tacos to split HAHA! The guac, queso, red salsa and green salsa were all excellent. Honestly, you need the salsas to level up the tacos. Without them, they would have been a bit bland. The tacos themselves were okay. Good but not super flavorful on their own. We ordered the shrimp, brisket, Americana, Chicken and Carnitas and this was our general sentiment. The Americana tasted like an elevated Taco Bell taco (which I really enjoyed) and the chicken taco was our favorite by far. Most flavorful option and even better with the green salsa on top. All in all, we would come back but next time I would get an order of 3 tacos and then order the guac/queso/salsa on the side.

One pork belly, 2 pork (carnitas) tacos, on flour tortillas with the mild, hot, and x hot salsa

This is my second time trying Chicano boy. The first time I went I had a pork belly burrito and their Mexican street corn, it was amazing, but I didn't think it could be out done. I decided to try the pork belly taco and I got two Carnitas tacos because I was craving them. The Carnitas tacos were very moist and flavorful. I've tried their pork belly before, so I didn't expect to be amazed when I tried it in taco form, but boy was I wrong. The pork belly with the chili crunch on top a flour tortilla might be one of the best tacos I've ever had in my life, especially when it's paired with that extra hot salsa. The service was wonderful and everyone was friendly. I originally came in thinking I had already placed my order online, but it turns out I forgot to press send. It really only took them about 5 to 7 minutes to get my food prepared after I ended up having to place the order inside of the restaurant. It was such a welcoming and friendly environment, and also extremely cleanly. I had just worked a very hard shift and was craving some good food, this place definitely hit the spot. Will be coming back!

Xenia C.

First visit January, second in June...left completely satisfied both visits. Not sure how long they've been open but definitely disappointed I didn't know about it sooner as it's not far from me at all! I love queso con chorizo and the consistency of theirs is perfect and it is enough to share. The burritos here are probably my favorite because they are so filling but the pork carnitas was by far the best. It was moist and flavorful but because my bf ordered that our visit I opted for the tacos. Those were also delicious but I think the chicken taco was my favorite of the 3; no qualms about the others though. Our second visit was for lunch and we had the lunch deals and shared chips and queso again. I opted for the chicken burrito and wasn't disappointed as it was the same size as the non lunch portion. Sweet potato & black bean is available as a topping and there are bowl, salad, and nacho options. Each time we left stuffed and had some food left so it's definitely worth it. Service was pleasant and quick on both visits and they do to go ordering also!

E F.

Today I had another STELLAR meal at Chicano Boy Taco in North Chesterfield. (In the Huguenot Village Shopping Center at the corner of Huguenot and Robious.) I've been going there for just over 5 years now and the tacos are always incredible. It's clear folks in the kitchen are well-trained...the precise cut of the radishes indicates to me some pretty serious ability. And when I order the pork carnitas with pico and cilantro, those tomatoes are in PERFECT little cubes all the same size. But enough of me geeking out on knife skills LOL...as I told the chef in the kitchen when I was leaving this afternoon, "I would take a punch in the face for one of your pork belly tacos." The pork is crunchy and soft, deliciously glazed, plus the chiles add a perfect pickled acid to blend with the fat of the meat. The chicken--marinated in citrus, garlic, and a hint of oregano--pairs so well with the fresh radish. Every time, they're just sublime. Cannot recommend highly enough.

LaCora H.

Quick service restaurant. Order at the front counter, take a number and find a seat. When your food is ready, they'll bring it to you. I ordered the tacos. You can get flour or corn tortillas and your choice of fillings. I opted for American, Sweet Potato and Black Bean and Squash. They were good, street size tacos.

Sasha J.

First, the name. We live in a melting pot where many of us are American of foreign descent and the name "Chicano Boy" celebrates that. The menu describes it as a "Mexican-American Taqueria," which I love because too often, we want ethnic food to be totally authentic. But that isn't always possible or even necessary. It just needs to be good food, as is the case with Chicano Boy. The concept is pretty simple. They have a limited menu of tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and nachos with a filling and salsa of your choice. The ingredients are fresh and the salsa selections are great. Because they come on the side, you can try them all to see which one you like. The orange one is my personal favorite--it's habanero hot. I've not had the Americana or squash fillings but have enjoyed all the others, especially the beef, pork, and shrimp. The nachos are HUGE and they are generous with all the toppings, including the meat. This allows you to get one or more toppings on each chip, making the nachos pretty filling. An order of tacos come with three tacos you can mix and match. They are made on small tortillas but are packed with the fillings, making them satisfying but not as filling as the nachos, bowl, or burrito. The only thing I haven't liked here is the tres leche cake because it's really dry and floral tasting. But who cares because if you want something sweet after your meal, Crumbl is next door. In sum, Chicano Boy is authentically good Mexican-American food. Other bonuses are the friendly service and a bright, casual, and artistic ambiance. We've never had a bad experience here and thus, have added it to our regular rotation.

Patrick G.

I fell in love with this place the first time I walked in. From the professional and courteous staff to the beautiful food, everything about this establishment felt right. I believe that the better the atmosphere, the better quality of the food will be. I ordered the Burrito Bowl w/ Chicken, 3 Sweet Potato and Black Bean tacos, and Chips and Salsa. Life Lesson: For those married to greedy spouses, please double up on your order when purchasing from this restaurant. The Reason: When you purchase great food from an establishment that you have never tried before and your wife loves everything, what will you eat? I know someone out there feels my pain! Anyway, every item that I ordered that day was perfect. I ordered the Burrito Bowl for myself, and my wife ate 1/3 of that, along with the Sweet Potato and Black Beans tacos. Who knew this was a combination? And my wife loved the Chips and Salsa. Honestly, this rating deserves more than 5 stars. I have been visiting this place as if I was going to the grocery store. Each time that I visit, the food is better than before. Overall, this is such good food with great staff and greater service!

Grilled Corn with 3 tacos: Pork Carnitas, chorizo and potato, shrimp and carrot habanero salsa

Janet L.

I was so excited to try this place! I have a friend from Staunton, VA that raved about it, as that is where the owners originally opened one. Glad they opened one in Midlothian! Definitely cute spot with a good amount of seating. I went in and made an order to go, but as I sat to wait for my order I noticed that they had online ordering pick ups with seemed super efficient. Similar to Panera they had bags prepared and labeled so you can walk in and pick up. I love that, I will need to remember that next time. I ordered the mix and match three tacos. I went with a chorizo and potato, pork carnitas, and the shrimp with Cotija cheese. Honestly all were unique in their own way... I would get all of them again, all were super flavorful... but the chorizo has that extra punch of spice which made it super tasty. I got the carrot habanero, I was expecting it to be super spicy but it was actually mild. I think next time I would go with the tomatillo-cilantro-lime salsa! I also skipped the queso/guacamole with chips and ordered the grilled corn which was absolutely delicious. Makes it feel like summer again even though today was probably the coldest day we've had so far in fall this year haha! I loved how it was covered in a good amount of cotija cheese. All in all it was delicious and I can't wait to go back and maybe eat there with the fam :)

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John Paul C.

4 years ago

This place is so delicious. I love the chicken and brisket taco. Great queso. Unsure what the bad reviews are about. I come here every few weeks and it always slaps read more

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Jesse W.

5 years ago

Been very excited for this place to open, and boy did it live up to my expectations. We got 3 tacos, a bowl, grilled corn and chips and salsa. We have absolutely zero complaints, everything was incredibly flavorful and well presented. It even came out much faster than expected. For the hot sauce nerds out there, I appreciated that they had both El Yucateco and Extra Hot Valentina. The decor and environment is very inviting, warm, and clean, with both live plants and an absolutely stunning mural. I can't wait to try every single thing on the menu. read more

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Jennifer D.

4 years ago

We visited for the first time today. We got chips and queso with chorizo, a chicken burrito, and a beef bowl. The queso was pretty flavorless with paper thin chips. The beef bowl was very.. wet. I mean water in the bowl and with all of the ingredients I was hoping for a flavor explosion. Sadly they all mixed into wet, bland, and really salty with a random punch of pickled onion. It was so unappetizing I only took a few bites before throwing it away. My husband agreed it was not edible. His chicken burrito was just okay. His only real complaint is that it had too much rice. Even though we didn't care for the queso, it was the best part of the $38+ tip meal. I know they are newer but I seriously doubt I would go out of my way to try it again. My food was so incredibly bad. I hope they can dial it in and be make some more appetizing changes. read more

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Billy S.

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3 years ago

I'll be back, for sure. Friendly, fast service, great menu selection, and the tacos are excellent. Might I suggest the pork belly. Amazing.

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Tonjia P.

5 years ago

Chicano Boy is amazing , the food is so fresh- cilantro,chesse,meat,tortillas and crema. I had the chicken,beef and ground beef tacos. Simply amazing!!! Be warned, it is highly addictive. I am so glad Richmond now has a real ,authentic Mexican spot. read more

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Erin J.

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4 years ago

10 starts if I could for food, atmosphere and friendly staff. A true Mission style burrito finally here in central Virginia. Try the chocolate cake if you have room, it is amazing!! read more

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James W.

3 years ago

Love, love, love!! Kids love it, adults love it - it's a whole family favorite. Wish they'd open a location out near Brandermill, we're desperate for decent food! read more

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Brittany I.

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We came into the location for lunch during the week and it was busy but not overly crowded. We took our food to go and it was hot, fresh, correct, and delicious. It reminded us of the Hispanic food we would eat while living on the West coast. We would definitely recommend and return in the future. read more

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Colleen S.

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Chicano boy is a tasty new addition to Chesterfield. I love that they have lunch deals that are affordable and a little different from typical Mexican restaurants in the area. I did the 9.99 taco deal with a shrimp and beef taco. The beef taco was delicious with the pickled red onions. However, I was very disappointed with the chilled shrimp taco. It was too cold and the smokey chipotle sauce and other toppings just did not work for me! I wish it was warmed. That is really my only complaint though! The restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly. I look forward to trying something new next time! read more

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Devon H.

4 years ago

This was by far the most awful meal I think I have ever had. I could even take but a couple bites. The beef in the taco was sooo dry and it didn't even taste like beef . And the chicken taco ummmm I couldn't tell what type of dark meat that was! My mom spit it out and I just threw the meal in the trash. read more

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Gary D.

4 years ago

Love it !!! Tacos are GREAT!! We visit anytime we are in the area. Keep up the great food. We enjoy all of them Gary read more

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Stacey W.

4 years ago

This place is so so good and the service is excellent!! Our family will definitely be coming back. Seriously some of the best tacos I've ever had. I also love the decor. It's clean and beautiful! read more

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Butts L.

4 years ago

Had it for the first time tonight and it is really good. We ordered takeout and the whole family enjoyed it. The online ordering is easy and everything is easily customized. I will be going back again very soon. read more

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Craig M.

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5 years ago

I stopped in for a chicken burrito. It was fantastic! I am so happy to have a quality Mexican restaurant so close to home.

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Longridge Power W.

4 years ago

Absolutely delicious food. My favorite taco is the sweet potato pumpkin seed, and my wife's favorite is the potato chorizo burrito. We love the Chicano Boy potatoes as an appetizer and the salsas are a must-try. read more

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Brad T.

5 years ago

I live in the Shenandoah Valley, but work in Richmond. I have been going to the Chicano boy restaurant in Staunton Virginia for a couple of years. My entire family loves it. I was excited to learn I can now get Chicano boy in Richmond. I have eaten there twice since it opened and it has the same great flavor, quality and vibe as the original Location. I usually get the salad but sometimes get a bowl. I prefer the chicken with the addition of shrimp, only a few dollars extra. It makes a wonderful salad. You cannot go wrong here. Everything is good. Much better than any Tex-Mex chain you will find. read more

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Tyreise B.

4 years ago

I tried this place while traveling for work because I was in the mood for Mexican. The food was really bland for Mexican cuisine and It was kind of overpriced as well. I don't think I'll be returning. read more

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Leslie L.

3 years ago

They were very nice and the place is clean. If you want some Mexican that js not spicey this is a great place. Which is good a lot of my friends don't like Spicey food so much anymore. If you want to spice it up use the salsa. I liked it. Seemed fresh and easy parking. read more

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Nick H.

4 years ago

Ordered the carnitas and shredded beef tacos on corn tortillas. Both types of tacos were really good. A little heavy on the cilantro but the meats, pickled onions and pico de gallo all worked nicely together. We'll be back for sure. read more

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Harley J.

3 years ago

I'm sitting in my car eating this food and it's alarmingly good. I got the pork bowl with green salsa and had to stop eating to write this review. If this place doesn't stay open I'm going to cry for the rest of my life. Please go here. Wow!!!!!! read more

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Brooke H.

4 years ago

Doesn't look like much from outside but the decor inside is colorful and fun. The tacos are delicious. I've tried them all and I would eat all of them again especially the shrimp tacos. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

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julie h.

4 years ago

Moving from CA to VA, I was dying to find a good taco place. The disappointment was when I asked about the tortillas and was told the corn tortillas have wheat flour in them. For people like me that get horrible gluten reactions, Mexican tacos are normally a safe dish. I ordered the bowl instead and it was quite tasty. There's no reason to put wheat flour in corn tortillas! OWNER: please change this! read more

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K N.

4 years ago

Beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff! We ordered two lunch specials and a kids meal. The kids meal was definitely large enough to split but it's $7 which is high( I think) for a kids meal. I had the lunch special with a chicken and pork taco. To me they were both just ok. The chicken by itself had zero flavor and the pork taco was basically just a big heap of meat. My husband had the lunch burrito.. he was somewhat underwhelmed. Having to tip at the beginning was a little weird and honestly I hope the host is included in the tip pool because she was the most helpful! We may give it one more try, but for a $40 lunch I'm a little hesitant to come back. I do hope they are successful seeing as many people seem to enjoy them! read more

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Lauren D.

5 years ago

Delicious food! I had the taco lunch special with a pork taco and a sweet potato and black bean taco and the grilled corn. Everything was cooked perfectly and was incredibly flavorful. I can't wait to come back and try something new! The environment is cool and features a beautiful mural and lots of plants. read more

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Samantha C.

4 years ago

Pork belly tacos and the beef burrito were absolutely amazing. My husband and I loved them so much we went back two days later and ate them again read more

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Emily S.

4 years ago

This place is so well designed and looks like they really put. Lot of time and effort into putting it together. The restaurant was clean and the staff were really nice! We ordered a beef burrito and a chorizo burrito, chips and queso and the corn. EVERYTHING WAS INCREDIBLE!! Great flavor, great service, great atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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C B.

5 years ago

Out and about, looking for something new and ran upon Chicano Boy tucked away on the corner of the parking lot. I was taken by surprise by the sweet potato tacos and squash tacos. They were absolutely delicious. I definitely will be back! read more

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Carrie C.

4 years ago

Such a great place. Everything is tasty and they have ample options for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Also their staff is so awesome. I was having a rough day with my children and they turned my day around with their kindness. read more

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Nancy S.

4 years ago

Fresh and delicious! Sweet potato taco was fabulous, actually loved all three that I chose. Awesome flavor combinations. We'll be back.

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J. J.

4 years ago

Nothing I've had here feels like it was rushed to be made. Every ingredient tastes fresh and flavorful. My new favorite spot for tacos. Haven't tried the bowls or burritos yet. Two visits in and I'm impressed so far. read more

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Howard H.

4 years ago

Excellent ! Shrimp, chicken and carnitas 3 tacos were great. Fresh ingredients, and large portions. Can't wait to try the Taters, grilled corn and the brisket filling. read more

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Jolene H.

5 years ago

Great fast TexMex. Super nice and helpful staff. Large portion size. Home fries cooked perfect for Supreme Taters. Thin, crispy chips!!! Corn was cut fresh off the cob! Good vegetarian options, too. Would definitely return! read more

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Mark H.

5 years ago

Got the taco lunch deal and was a good amount of food for $10, but not exactly a bargain. I figure this is about in line with Chipotle. The tacos were good, maybe even very good, but I wasn't blown away. The guacamole was very average and I didn't really dig the red salsa. The staff were friendly, BUT, it was awkward to be asked by the person ringing me up if I wanted to "leave a tip to support him". Yeesh! I'll definitely give it another shot but feel like the next visit has an equal chance of either bumping my rating up or down a star. read more

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2003 Huguenot Rd
Ste 102
Bon Air, VA 23235
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What time does Chicano Boy open?

Chicano Boy opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Chicano Boy closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Chicano Boy is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

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Yes, Chicano Boy serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

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Yes, Chicano Boy has parking options.

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Taqueria Panchito

My favorite Mexican place in this part of Richmond. Always super clean with a very friendly staff!…read moreToday I had the horchata, excellent t, and shrimp diablo, also excellent. Everything is fresh, the seasoning on the shrimp deserves the diablo label and the corn tortillas were also very good with a strong corn flavor. If you are in the area, you should give them a try!

I heard about their Taco Wednesday and decided to check it out. Upon arrival, their private…read moreparking lot is small, but it wasn't packed. I went around 3pm. If you go on Wednesday (any time), tacos are $1.99. They are opened from 10am-9pm. They had 8 options to choose from. We picked the chorizo, carne asada, carnitas, and chicharrón en salsa verde. These little, double-layered tacos packed a lot of flavor. Everything was delicious, but we agreed that our favorite was the carnitas (fried pork). It had a crunch to it that was perfect. All of the tacos were topped with cilantro and diced raw onions, but you can opt to not have it. They also had a sauce bar with different sauce options from the wimpy tomatillo sauce to the hottest. The server was friendly and nice. They also offered a good variety of menu items including desserts. I asked the waitress about their tacos on other days and she said they are $3.49 each and slightly bigger. Finding a cheap meal is hard these days. We will definitely be back.

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View of the counter. They offer table service for dine in guests.

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Rice and bean

Moe's Southwest Grill

Why did I just find out about this place? I saw a tiktok video about Moes. I had no idea about this…read moreplace for real. My sister and I went and I was sold right away. My first time there and I loved it. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is clean and neat. The food taste fresh, price is reasonable, a lot of vegan/vegetarian options. I heard so much about the queso and I am not a queso person but I tried it and it was pretty good. Also you get free chips. I have no complaints and I hope it stays that ways because Moes is about to be my go to for Mexican food.

I love this place. We went for a Monday lunch so it was not crowded. The servings are huge! I had…read moreenough for lunch and dinner. You even get free chips and salsa bar. Service was great!

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Tres Machos

Let me start by saying the atmosphere here is almost always pleasant. Whether you're picking up…read morefood or dining in, they send you off with a friendly "see you tomorrow," which always leaves a good impression. My go-to order is the Quesadilla Del Mar without onions, and I have never been disappointed. When I dine in, I usually ask for queso on top. If I'm getting takeout, I order the queso on the side. Either way, the queso is top tier. A couple of small opportunities for improvement: Parking can be tough when the place is packed. Also, the complimentary chips, salsa, and white sauce for takeout could use some balance. You get two servings of chips but barely enough salsa for one chip, which feels a little off. I'm actually quite in awe of this and the main reason I can't give them 5 stars. You're already great. Don't compromise that by being stingy on salsa when give so much in your dishes. Overall, this is my go-to spot for Mexican food. I don't even live close, but I gladly make the drive every time.

First time here. Good lunch specials. Food came out very quickly. Service is friendly. The food was…read moredecent- chicken a little under seasoned. Chips and salsa were yummy. Ambience was typical. Parking is a bit limited. I would return.

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La Doña Cocina Mexicana

4.9

(50 reviews)

7.4 mi

La Dona was a welcome surprise of authentic and delicious Mexican food. We tried the Al pastor…read moreand chicken tacos. Loaded with flavor each was a dish we will be back for. The Al pastor was actually grilled to get that charted flavor- something many restaurants fail to do. Plates are of course accompanied by a couple types of red or verde salsas. We had chiles toreados which were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Service was super friendly and attentive. Ambiance is comfortable and clean. A smaller restaurant there is seating for approximately 8 different parties up to six. No outdoor seating. Definitely recommend. Will see you there. Happy eating!!

Wow! This place has ruined me for other Mexican restaurants! The flavors were incredible. Not…read moreoverly salty like so many American Mexican restaurants. Fresh and beautifully presented! I tried the Chili Rellenos and the best ever! Also tried a tamale that was so good too! My friend tried 2 different tamales and loved them. She also got chips and salsa. Best salsa with incredible flavor! We both got the cucumber lime aqua Fresca and so refreshing with a little orchid on top! The place was adorable and the staff were super friendly and attentive. Definitely will go back!!!

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Torchy's Tacos

4.0

(72 reviews)

0.7 mi

Someone told me about this place, although is close to where I live and I love Mexican food, I have…read morenever been there. I am glad I went and tried it. I had planned to sit down and eat there but it seems a little busy that day so I ended up taking my food home. The restaurant was nice and clean. I like the lighting there. Staff were nice, when I got my food, they had forgotten my chips so I had to wait for about 5 minutes for them to figure it out. I really wanted to try the tipsy chick taco so I got that and chips and queso. Chips and queso is a 10 out of 10. My friend had the Baja shrimp taco and thought it was really good. We agreed that the tacos are pricey because they are small. We said we should have gotten two tacos because we were still hungry after eating the one but they are good so is worth the money but I wish they were a little bit bigger. I am actually excited I tried Torchys taco and I plan on going back and trying other tacos and stuff.

TLDR - good tacos but a bit expensive compared to another taco spot nearby…read more Ambiance/service - we placed a to go order online during lunch and our order was ready within 15 minutes. I like that they put stickers on the tacos so that you know which on is which. They also say which sauce goes on which taco as those are package separately which is nice as well. My only feedback is that they should label the sauces too as those can be hard to distinguish without tasting them. Food - I got 3 tacos and my husband got 2 along with an order of 1/2 queso, 1/2 guac to share. The queso and guac were both really good and came with a generous portion of chips. I feel like the tacos are expensive for the size. 2 is good if you're not very hungry or order a side. 3 is good to serve as a meal. Here's what we ordered: Naughty Santa - our favorite! If you get a shrimp taco it should be this one! The poblano sauce is SO GOOD! I might put that on every taco next time I come. Baja Shrimp - also really good! The pickled onions were pretty spicy which came as a surprise. Trailer Park Trashy - good, really flavorful, definitely heavy. I felt unhealthy by the time I finished this one. Mr. Orange - okay this one was nasty. I hate to say it but it was really not good. We regretted trying this one and couldn't even finish it. The flavor profile is off, and the salmon is weird. The texture was too soft and the taco lacked a crunch.

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I Noodle

4.3

(27 reviews)

1.6 mi

My server was very friendly and informative. She was open to input about the food and how it tasted…read moreand what they could do to improve since it is a new establishment. The interior decor looks like something down the street in Tokyo, which is pretty cool. Dumplings were a little expensive but a delicious and homemade. I will return again.. Oh, and if you like anything spicy, just let them know. Slightly bit Americanized, but they can adjust the taste to say someone like me, Asian lol.

This is a very cute food court style-looking restaurant (see pics to see what I mean). It's not a…read morefood court but it has very picturesque décor. Food: 4.5/5 -good flavor and good size portions for the price Service: 3/5 -they must not be used to having large groups and the restaurant packed because there was only like 2 people waiting tables and our large group of 20 waited 30+ min just to get the checks sorted because we were paying in smaller groups, but did still charge a flat rate table charge for large groups +on the plus side, instead of forcing us to pay using one check, they did let us split the check how we wanted +this place is kid friendly as there is a window opening to the kitchen and one of the chefs allowed kids to make their own dumpling and cooked them for free Bottom line: great food, just don't come with a large group or when it's busy

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Scott H.

262

624

5 years ago

Excellent, well prepared and delicious tacos! I got one pork one beef and one chicken and they were all outstanding My only gripe, and I was told before I ordered them, is that a tiny extra pot of salsa, approximately 1.5 oz was 70 cents each! Mighty ridiculous! If you go to la milpa or any other authentic taco joint, you are never charged for salsas, and the tacos are equally good if not better than Chicano boy's, which are still excellent, but will restrict me in purchasing them often because I love salsa and having a variety of them with my tacos I wanted to try all of the salsas so I paid the extra this time, and I must say they were all superb, with excellent flavor profiles and heat differentiation between all four. I would not again pay another $2.10 for three additional salsas though. When they bring them down to 20 cents, then I'd be inclined to come back often read more

Adam A.

2 years ago

This place is fantastic! I love their burritos and super tatters. You can't go wrong with any of their offerings. Everything is fresh and full of flavor. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The place is always clean and has a great vibe. Plus, they have fountain Coke Zero! read more