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    El Camino

    4.7 (111 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Gidget V.

    If you want the best Mexican food ever ever in the entire city of Lynchburg not to mention the state of Virginia (and this is coming from a Californian and a Mexican) you need to eat at El Camino!!!!! The flavors, the spices, the service, the smiles, the atmosphere is full of sweet peace and the love of God for all who walk in the doors, this is the place hands-down hole in the wall that you must go quick before everybody finds out about it and there's a waiting list!!!!! Ándale! The chips are flaky and the fresh homemade salsa is THE BEST You will eat in all of Lynchburg and you won't pay for it like some pricey places at the mall!!!! Please order the homemade potatoes with Laura's secret sauce!

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    Anne S.

    I've been wanting to try El Camino since I moved to Lynchburg. Having moved to Virginia from Texas. I have high standards for a Mexican restaurant and El Camino delivered! In addition, today's visit was to celebrate a friend's birthday. She recently moved her from south Texas so I was a little nervous... Well, there was no need! The food and service were excellent! We tried a variety from the menu: tacos, burrito, pupusas and gorditas! The chips and salsa was outstanding as well as the house made hot sauces. Maybe my new favorite restaurant

    Lewis F.

    Fresh, flavorful and amazing, quesadillas...small place with amazing food. It's a must for those who want authentic Mexican or just something fresh . Awesome

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    Ajay P.

    Came here per the recommendation of a friend! The first impression seems authentic Mexican! We were greeted by our smiling server Monica! Since this was our first time, we decided on Torta & burrito! Interestingly they did not serve water, so we decided on food old fashioned bottled water! The food came fresh and warm! The Torta & Burrito was awesome and plentiful! The owners of El Camino are from Chihuahua, so the food is very Northern Mexico style! I highly recommend this place and hope to be back with the family! Thank you for the excellent service!

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    Try the guacamole! Best I've had. Pork stew excellent. Homemade tortillas and chips are awesome. Beans not my favorite but alright.

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    Nicole F.

    Cute little place on the side of the road. If you're not careful you could miss it. The owners/staff are really kind and friendly. Small place but there was a big enough spot for us (party of 6). Fast service, hit food, delicious! Surprised for where the restaurant is (VA) hard to find authentic Mexican food. Everything was fresh and amazing. The price was right too. Definitely recommend

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    Alexsa B.

    Doesn't took like much from the outside but the service was excellent. Everything we had was good. Cost was average. Atmosphere was clean but could use some sprucing up.

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    The food was incredible! I would totally recommend the pupusas which felt like a hug while eating it. Would definitely eat here again

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    One of the better Mexican restaurants in the Lynchburg/Forest area! We enjoyed our food and the staff were amazing.

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    Had the beef tacos with a side of rice it was really good, the restaurant staff was very friendly and the service was very fast.

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    The most authentic Hispanic/Mexican food this side of any border! Very reasonable prices for huge portions. Service is outstanding.

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    Fresh chips, fresh salsa, yummy burritos and quesadillas. They take pride in their product, and it shows in the quality of the food.

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    The bar is close to the entrance of the restaurant.
    The bar is close to the entrance of the restaurant.
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