El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

I love Mexican food and avoid chain restaurants. I was excited to check this place out when I read…read morethe reviews online, My husband and I were traveling through the area and decided to stop. At first glance my husband just wanted to keep on driving. Myself I am always open for an adventure and have found some of the best Mexican food in other hole in the wall places like this. There is no indoor seating, there is a small outdoor eating area or takeout only. You wouldn't know they served food from driving by or upon entering the facility. Inside is a store where they sell many Mexican foods, beverages and produce. The inside was not very clean and a bit run down, the outside eating area was littered with cigarette butts and soda cap lids, no trash receptacle other than a thin garbage bag tied to a post that was over flowing. On a good note, the cashier was very pleasant. Our food came out timely , I was disappointed with the food, very bland, the rice was chopped up and my carnitas dry. My husband only ate 1/2 of his Burrito. Wish the food was better and the place was cleaner as we travel down that way often....

A random find on my way home from the Eastern Shore but glad I stumbled across it!…read more It's a small market/corner store that sells a lot of Hispanic goods. At the counter, you can order food (which is what I came for)! They make it fresh to order. I had an al pastor taco and a tamale. Along with a bottle of water, my total was around $3.75. Can't beat it! Everything tasted great; I ate in my car before continuing on my way. I used to live in LA and was used to super authentic Mexican food. Hard to find in the Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore area. That being said, this was one of the better places that I've tried; tasted like authentic street fare. The taco even had radishes, which was an authentic touch you just don't see around here; made me super happy. Def will stop again if passing through the area.

A sign saying they're closed on Saturday

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Taqueria El Ranchito

4.9(17 reviews)

19.4 mi

I frequent this Mexican restaurant. It's one of my favorites! Yummy food and great customer service.read more

I will make this short. When you see Mexican workers lined up for lunch at a taqueria food truck,…read moreyou should pay attention. This place never disappoints. I would eat it every day. Fresh and delicious.

Two carne asada tacos

Bowl with shrimp

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We have menudo on fridays and saturdays !

Don Valerio's

4.3(69 reviews)

16.7 mi

Took my mother to Don's for lunch and we both loved it. The…read morefood was fresh and served hot. The servers were polite and hospitable. Recommending you give Don's a try.

Long-time, kind, and attentive staff and owners, but prices have gone through the roof. Used to be…read morean affordable place. 2 margaritas and 2 entrees ran us $90, without tip. Maybe cook at home instead for a lot less. Really like the place, though.

Restaurant, margarita and (almost) empty plate!!!!

Ribeye steak. Excellent but a little too much fat.

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Lime margarita on the rocks.

Don Valerio's

3.3(42 reviews)

12.3 mi

My food was delicious, my server was very friendly and attentive, my food came out fast, and there…read moreare tvs to enjoy watching sports on, like womens' soccer which was on when I was there. They have a huge menu to choose from. I am determined to try the fried ice cream when I return. They have a nice casual restaurant that you can relax in from your long drive like I did. Check them out!

Just OK. Horchata watered down, clearly from a mix. Had a burrito, enchilada, tamale combo: if I'm…read moredidn't know better I would say it had pizza sauce and mozzarella on it. Staff very friendly.

Inside seating

Salsa, white dip, and guacamole dip

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Menu. 2023

El Sol

4.9(7 reviews)

19.1 mi

The only brick and mortar establishment I've found on the Eastern Shore that you can get a decent…read moretaco.

Fantastic food and service. Everything was delicious. I had a carne asada taco and chicken and…read morecheese quesadilla. My husband had a dinner which contained shrimp, chicken, steak, and sausage with onions and peppers. Amazing.

Emparillada Dinner

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The New Look of EL SOL in Parksley!

Island House Restaurant & Marina

4.4(260 reviews)

8.6 mi

Delish. Highly recommended by our neighbors in VB who know the owners. So, when driving to Delaware…read morefor the weekend and going past it, we decided to stop in. It's a long drive into the middle of nowhere to a very charming beachfront town but it was a dreary and rainy day. We easily parked in the large gravel lot and walked inside and were immediately sat at a table by the water with a lovely view. Our waitress was prompt and super friendly. We chose to get the crab hush puppies and were thrilled to see they were made fresh and hot to order and tasted phenomenal. We devoured them quickly. We decided to split the fish taco meal since it was lunch for us and it came with two large-sized tacos and cole slaw. It was a nice portion for an entree and was easily enough for both of us for a lighter lunch. Really delicious sweet tea so I took some to go. Small gift shop attached and tons of seating inside and expansive views of the water with a back wall of windows all around.

So happy we stopped here! Great food, great view, and great service. Best and biggest oysters…read moreI've had in a while. Make sure to give them a try.

Wachapreague Channel

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Garlic Steamed Clams

Lily's Little Mexico

4.8(135 reviews)

36.9 mi

So glad we decided to stop at this little taco truck! The food was awesome from start to finish…read more The kids loved the tacos and quesadillas, and the shrimp tacos were absolutely out of this world. In my opinion, this is the best Mexican food on the island and honestly some of the best I've had on the East Coast. A shoutout to Woody's next door too--the setup with the games, hammocks, and outdoor space made it such a fun place to hang out while everyone ate. It turned a quick lunch into one of our favorite stops of the trip. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

While on a family vacay, we drove by and saw this colorful restaurant/food truck and decided to…read morestop. The window you order from is covered and there are picnic tables and chairs outside to sit in. When we got to the window we were greeted and the staff was nice. They answered all of our questions and were patient with us. I ordered the Cajun shrimp tacos and a carne asada taco, with rice and beans. It came to $25 which felt kinda expensive. The tacos had good flavor, the carne asada was tender. I enjoyed the Cajun shrimp tacos the most. The shrimp was a good texture and tasted good. I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, so I threw those away and just ate the meat with the rice. In the town alot of restaurants and stores are in the same area within just a few minutes of each other. This food truck is right in front of the water park, so if you get lost look for the slides. I'd come here again. Check them out!!

Tres leches

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Pretty roadside stop.

El Maya Mexican Restaurant

3.7(34 reviews)

39.1 mi

Favorite place ever. Love the staff, the food, and the overall environment. 10/10 would recommend!read more

Service is not good, Pablo the cashier very impatient and not helpful at all. Also, they charge a…read moreto go fee, that should be factored in your food costs IMO. Food was not good, you will find better food at the food trucks. The burrito was soggy as hell and tasteless. This was my first and last visit, not impressed actually it's left a bad taste in my mouth.

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The Great Machipongo Clam Shack

3.8(403 reviews)

4.0 mi

We always stop here driving between SC & Boston. Usually we are headed home and take a cooler of…read moreseafood home. This time we are heading Up to New England so we stopped for lunch. Great people!! The best seafood! A huge variety of fresh local seafood. Amazing prices. Sure wish we lived closer.

We were passing by and decided to stop for lunch and we popped in on Machipongo and we were very…read morepleased. The place is a great stop when traveling through the DELMARVA. there a a real fun roadside attraction vibe and the decor is perfect!!! Don't change a thing. I loved all the foreign money on display. The lady behind the counter was a superstar she deserves a raise. We wanted to sample a bunch of items and she helped us get what we wanted without too much extra food and kept the price reasonable. We sat outside and she even ran the food to our table. Nice touch! Man the crab stuffed shrimp was delicious and super fresh. The Mrs had the crab cake and I tried it, top shelf shellfish! If you see the sighs on the highway stop.

Dining area

Joe's Seafood Sampler (Shrimp, Scallops, Clam Strips) with sweet potato fries.

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Interior

Las Compadres

4.4(20 reviews)

37.7 mi

Good food and quick service. Steak tacos, chicken taco salad and cheese quesadillas were great! The…read morecomplimentary cheese dip was so good! Recommend if you are in the area.

This is our go to for nachos, burritos. The chips are always good, and the bean dip is a great way…read moreto warm up on a chilly night. We have grown tons of the staff who greet us with a smile whether it is busy or a slower night. It is not a large place so the noise level remains at a level where you can carry on a conversation over the appropriate background music. Again, one of our local favorites when we need a good meal.

Sign at restaurant

Tilapia tacos

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The best table side guacamole ever.

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Ian M.

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7 years ago

For the Eastern Shore, you don't get much better. Good prices, friendly, tasty food, good portions, and no-nonsense. They get you in and out and on your way. They don't block your cell phone reception like some restaurants illegally do. I love it here. read more

Michael D.

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7 years ago

Really fantastic place I go here a lot and it is wonderful. Too many good items on the menu to list in this review it's all good!!

joshua s.

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2

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5 years ago

I love the food and the service is amazing, although last time I ate there my food was not the hottest but still was amazing.

Sue S.

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11 years ago

A really great place to take the whole family. The fajita salad is one of my favorite dishes, but find everything good.

Dave A.

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8

11 years ago

Food was great. Service was great. Nice little place that you might otherwise pass by

Shayla C.

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11

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4 years ago

I was satisfied each time I went and I can't wait to eat here again.

Charan V.

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14 years ago

Best Mexican food I ever had.

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