This restaurant is located in a tiny strip mall that is very close to the Moneta library. The restaurant/bar is cute. The meals are reasonably priced (you can "build" your own meal starting at $10.99 for two items). My plate was barely warm but the manager reheated it. Temperature really improves flavor. The read sauce was delicious. I wouldn't order a quesadilla again but I will try other items on another visited. The burrito was yummy. One of my guests had the chicken fajita. There was only one tiny piece of broccoli in her veggies. She only orders this item and it was the first time it was just passable and not extraordinary. (Her four time winning streak ended) The place is comfy. If you get chilly, pick a table not directly beside the doors. The staff is nice. Even in chilly weather, the place was filling up during "rush hour." I can only imagine how crowded this place gets in the summer. I rate this place a B. There is something for everyone. You can order decent Mexican food that isn't as great as Cancun Restaurant. (But we don't have to travel as far) read more

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This is the best mexican restaurant by the lake! It's even better than mexican food I have had in Roanoke so far. The prices are also amazing for the quality and portions. The owner and staff are delightful and the decor is clean and modern. I recommend the shrimp and rice or the carne asada taco plate accompanied by a fresh margarita. read more

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I tried Cilantro while in town visiting Smith Mountain Lake and it was great. As is customary at most Mexican restaurants, they served chips and salsa as a complimentary appetizer. I tried three tacos (one al pastor, one carne asada, and one chicken+chorizo) and they came with a side of cilantro and onions, which are the more traditional toppings for street tacos. They also came with a hot salsa which was excellent. It was definitely spicy and made my nose run, but that's how I like it! All three tacos were good and I would eat them again if I lived nearby. Although I didn't try it, I liked that they make fresh guacamole table-side if you order it. The bartender was also able to make me a virgin mojito and it was enjoyable. I felt the price was fair for what I ordered and I left full. read more

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The food and service were good. Stopped in for lunch, ordered a Taco Salad with chicken. I requested no fried tortilla, just a regular bowl for the salad. What came was less a salad, more a layer dip. I would've preferred more lettuce, but it tasted good, and the chicken was well- seasoned. Too heavy on the salt, though. Overall, a good lunch at a good price. read more

Repeat customer. Service is the best for the lake area! They know how to handle large groups. Food is fresh and prepared well. I would recommend the fresh made guacamole!! The team works hard and it shows. read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've eaten at. Food was absolutely delicious, service was quick (we waited ~10 minutes for food), and the overall vibe of the place was superb. All that wrapped up with affordable prices and a great location. Unfortunately, today is my families last day at SML but Cilantro will be the first restaurant we eat at during our next visit. 10/10, no complaints! read more

Cilantro Mexican Grill - Enchiladas Banderas - Desserts Near Me - Moneta, Virginia

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Have to say this Mexican resturant was better than expected. In a relatively rural area it was nice to find a place with graet service and better than average food. read more

The food is very yummy! The salsa and queso are great! Service is great! And super cute inside! Unfortunately every time I have been there I have thrown it up & felt a little sick, not sure if what they cook with just doesn't settle or if it's something with the meat. My boyfriend also feels a lil sick after eating here, super upset because the food is so good! read more

Cilantro Mexican Grill - Desserts Near Me - Moneta, Virginia

I've been here several times since they opened and I've had a great experience each time. I usually sit at the bar. Great Margaritas. The food has always come out quickly and is piping hot such that I had to wait a bit to let it cool. I enjoy the empanadas which many Mexican restaurants don't offer. Though I haven't ordered it, they also offer table-side prepared Guacamole that looks delicious, and I haven't seen a table yet that left any in the bowl. Clean, light and airy, it's refreshing that they don't have the tacky murals that many Mexican restaurants seem to favor. I'll look forward to my next visit. read more

Had a great dinner, margaritas were fantastic, food was excellent, along with good service, one of the best places to eat on the lake. Larry read more

Food & Service were exceptional!! My husband & I got the fresh guac(amazing), quesadillas & fajitas and had plenty for leftovers. Definitely our new favorite spot when in town! read more

FRESH GUACAMOLE! Best at the lake. Need I say more? I've been back here many times. The chimichangas, Birria tacos, margaritas are all good and the guac, the table made guac! You have to try it. My go to place for Mexican at the lake. It's a great place to go for just a drink and guacamole if you don't feel like a meal. read more

Hands down the best food around and the prices are great!!! Love the staff as well!!! They are always so sweet to my kids when we go there and btw it's usually 2-3 times a week! Food is delicious! read more

Best tasting food! So fresh! The chips and salsa and white dip they serve together is so delicious!The service was great too! Very clean and nicely decorated for the holidays. Highly recommend!!! read more

Food and service is always great. Best Mexican restaurant in the area. Margaritas are very tasty as well.

Drinks are huge, food was delicious, and prices were better than I've seen in a long time! Will absolutely be coming back next time I'm at SML! I got the Cilantro Special with steak - delicious. That cheese sauce is amazing. Other people at our table got burrito bowls and a chipotle burrito which they said were delicious as well. read more

Cilantro Mexican Grill - Med spicy skinny margarita and large raspberry marg on the rocks - Desserts Near Me - Moneta, Virginia

Best Mexican food in Smith Mountain Lake. Best prices at the lake too. No one operates a better restaurant than Irma and Jose in SML. Churros are amazing too! Great lunch specials and Margs. Dinner is great too! You're welcome SML! Enjoy the good food of the Perez family read more

I love the lunch Carne asada. You have to check it out. Very friendly staff. Very quick service.

The food is really good. I was satisfied. The employees are very nice. I recommend this restaurant. I will go back. It was 100 percent good! read more

Cilantro Mexican Grill - Silantro - Desserts Near Me - Moneta, Virginia

My friends and I are residents of Smith Mountain Lake. We heard nice things about Cilantro Mexican Grill and decided to go there for lunch. It was wonderful. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had Chicken Fajitas and my friends ordered Beef Tacos, Enchiladas, the Chicken Fajita Taco Salad and the Beef Chimichanga. Excellent food. The Strawberry Lemonade was very good and the prices were very reasonable. Nice atmosphere too. We highly recommend dining at Cilantro Mexican Grill. read more

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Amazing food, amazing service. Outside patio has a lighted tray ceiling and provides a wonderful ambiance. Food was amazing! Loved the fajitas, birria, fajita quesadilla, and table side guac! A must go! read more

Everything was great. Quick service and friendly staff. Food was fresh! Calm ambiance and we will return. read more

Cilantro Mexican Grill - Steak fajitas and burrito spicy - Desserts Near Me - Moneta, Virginia

The food was excellent. The drinks were amazing. The service was great. Prices were extremely reasonable. We were a party of 6 and everyone was satisfied with their meal. Portions were perfect size. We will definitely be back. read more

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I got the Enchiladas Supremas. They were very delicious and were very filling. I recommend getting these whenever you have the chance. The chicken and pepper enchilada was incredible. Service was incredible. I didn't go on a very crowded day but there was still a few families in the restaurant. Waiter was very nice. I didn't feel rushed. I could enjoy my nice meal. The atmosphere and overall place was amazing. The place was very modern and was a very cool place. If you are staying near Smith Mountain Lake or live near it, I definitely recommend this place. Thanks for your time! read more

If you are looking for a more authentic Mexican cuisine experience Cilantro Mexican Grill is THE place to go. Very modern clean and relaxing ambiance. My husband and I ordered the Molcajete-Cactus,Ribeye,Chicken,Mexican sausage onions and 2 chili rellenos served in a molcajete(mortar) in a delicious cheese sauce with rice bean and lettuce on the side. We shared this menu item as it was quite a bit of food. Service very friendly and attentive. If you are in the Moneta area (Bedford) side come pay them a visit. They also have a bar if you enjoy adult beverages. read more

Best Mexican restaurant at the Lake! Clean! Staff are amazing! Would recommend this restaurant. read more

We have had dinner at Cilantro's twice now and the portion and quality of the food was excellent. Our server was very attentive. Nice clean not over bearing atmosphere. We will be back often. read more

The drinks and service was awesome but the food was fair. The servers were polite and the food was delivered to my table quickly. As for the chicken dish and my husband's steak. It was bland!! read more

New Mexican restaurant in Moneta. Totally impressed with the food quality. Guacamole made table side is a nice premium touch and worth the 8.99. Fresh and super tasty. The shrimp with peppers, onions and tomatoes over rice with cheese sauce was wonderful! Chicken fajitas were great too. Only thing lacking in quality was the house margarita, pretty bland.... Will be back for sure! read more

Amazing service! Very large portions! Low prices! Comparable to Landing we went yesterday- just wow!

Went there for dinner tonight. The service was outstanding!!! Our server was spot on and had a great sense of humor! The food was delicious and the prices were so reasonable. The amount of food you get for the price is incredible. They have a nice outside patio as well Will definitely become a regular here!!!! read more

The server messed up three orders. The taco salad came with yellow and brown lettuce and was more of a soup consistency than a salad. The salsa was a tomato sauce with a few onions, more like a marinara sauce than a salsa. The chicken tacos and steak fajitas were decent though. I would not recommend this place. read more

really good food, especially for Moneta LOL :D service was amazing as well, our waiter was so sweet. nothing revolutionary but definitely good mexican food and prices were AMAZING; i WILL be back :3 read more

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