El Mariachi

Food was excellent. Restaurant was clean and nicely decorated…read more Service was great. They had tongue tacos in the menu which were apparently delicious.

Nice ambience and staff. However, the food was disappointing…read more It seemed to me to be another of the many "Mexican" restaurants catering to Americans not familiar with quality Mexican food. It was the typical lackluster Taco Bell kind of American/Mexican food, and I was hoping for more. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, I encourage you to try more Mexican restaurants. You may discover one with flavorful, exquisite, magnificent food and think 'Wow, I didn't know Mexican food could taste this good.' To be kind, I'm giving a rating of "OKAY."

Interior of restaurant.

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Spicy Margarita.

La Sabrosita

4.6(77 reviews)

21.7 mi

You are thousands of miles away from Mexico, and you have no right to expect anything like an…read moreauthentic Mexican meal here in Waynesboro, Virginia. Nevertheless, the chicken processing plant down the way, and the promise of work, has lured enough Hispanics to this whitebread haven, to support a shockingly brilliant, an entirely authentic, Mexican experience. The tacos were as legitimate as any you might find in Santa Ana or Los Angeles. Fresh ingredients, properly cooked. And at 4 for $10, you'd be a fool not to order as many of these as you can fit into your face. The local white folks are going to overlook this place; more fools them, because the food here is absolutely stand-out for the region surrounding.

Super authentic, super delicious! I never expected to find this gem hidden here in the mountains of…read moreVirginia but I'm so glad I did! We're new top the area and will be regulars here.

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Cow tongue

Muchacho Alegre

3.4(100 reviews)

30.2 mi

On the heels of having the worst fajitas ever the night before at Ruby Tuesday, these may have been…read moreamong the best I have ever had. The salsa had more cilantro than most, the food was sizzling hot, the shrimp had actually been grilled and had more flavor than others I have had, and the sides were excellent. On top of that, the waitress was fun and super attentive, the chips and salsa kept coming, the beer was cold and the price was very reasonable. Best fajita experience I can remember!

I loved the atmosphere of this restaurant, unfortunately they most of been very understaffed. We…read morecouldn't seem to get refills, correct food order, chips or salsa. They did have 2 large parties in the back but I have never been to a restaurant where the waitress argues with you on what you ordered.

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Chimichangas and seafood fajitas. Note one of the cocktails. Yummy.

La Michoacana Taqueria & Restaurant

4.3(311 reviews)

29.1 mi

AMBIANCE We rolled in on a late evening hoping to feed our…read moreMexican cravings and stay toasty. Gives the rave review of how underrated this spot was, we decided to give it a go. It's a small spot on the side of High Street that's probably easily missed. Gratefully had parking spots right outside and when we walked it, we were immediately greeted. We took a few minutes to scan the large menu on the board and the more comprehensive one on the counter. We ordered the quesadillas, fajitas, and pixie and were cautioned that that would be an enormous portion (very much appreciated the honesty on that one and was true). We ordered it anyway since that's what we were craving! It's a small spot with 3 booths and a few smaller table areas. SERVICE Quick service spot where you order at the counter, find seating, and 10 minutes or so later your food is made in the kitchen and can be picked up at the pick-up counter a few steps away. We picked up our quesadillas and fajitas from the counter, and our pozole with pork was brought over to us with tortillas, cilantro, and onions. FOOD Absolutely delicious and so worth the value! The quesadillas were chunky with chicken and pozole was hearty and well spiced. Loved every bite of the pork, cilantro, and hominy!!! Can't find this in a lot of spots and so glad they do it here. The beef fajitas were also well done with a solid portion of sautéed vegetables and 3-4 tortillas! OVERALL Absolutely agree that this spot is underrated and a gem....quick, no frills unassuming spot with friendly staff that never disappoints. Would 11/10 recommend if you want Mexican food. We've already got this spot pinned for Mexican in C'ville favorites and are looking forward to going for our third time to try out more options.

Went to the new location and I have to say, I was really disappointed. The new place is GREAT…read more But the food was average at best. I ordered a pork tamale. It was flavorful but it was hard and the pork seemed old and dry. Maybe it was recycled or maybe they microwaved it to death. But I could not finish it. It was authentic but it was not what you would want to serve. I debated taking it back to the counter. I ordered two tacos. They are usually great. Today, nope. The Cabrito was okay today and the carnitas a little fatty. But the most disappointing thing is that they were not hot. Maybe they died in the window, but dead they were when they hit my table. The only thing saving the experience was the tostada...and the homemade tortillas on the tacos. All fresh. Even the signature sauce stand was different. The sauces today seemed very runny compared to how they usually present. I did get a fountain Pepsi and it was perfect. Overall, love the new spot and the decor. I will go back because i live their food. Assuming today was just an off day.

Shaved pork. Yummmm

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Quesibirria con consum

Mariscos El Barco Bar And Grill

4.6(28 reviews)

24.8 mi

My friend and I came here for dinner. She's been before but this was my first time. It's a seafood…read moreand Mexican restaurant. We sat in a booth. I got the berry mojito which was yummy. We did the table side guac for starters which was out of this world! For dinner, I did the 3 corn carne asada tacos with rice and black beans and it was delicious! My friend did rice, shrimp and their corn which was yummy too. Good place to go that's casual. Our servers were friendly too.

Great Tasting Food. Not cheap street food. You can tell they use quality ingredients and portions…read moreare Great! Wife had enough for two meals. Jesus was our waiter and he was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We had a nice conversation and I wish him success and happiness. Next time we are on that side of the mountains we will stop in for lunch or dinner.

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El Mariachi

3.4(37 reviews)

17.1 mi

Came in around lunch time and was surprised that there weren't many people there…read more My waiter was very nice and helpful, I asked about the birria tacos and he said that they were a 10/10... I disagree. The meat was very flavorful and the consumè was some of the best that I've had but the tortillas itself tasted as if it had been fried which I'm not a fan of... change that and you might get a 10/10 The cheese was mid and the rice wasn't something I would come back for.

We had hesitated to visit EM because of the negative comments that had circulated, however, a…read moreco-worker's event forced the visit. Food is prepared quickly, but bland. Mixed drinks struggled. Prices are what one would expect, no surprises. Liked having three distinct dining zones (outside being one of them) to choose from. The interior not only needs to be decluttered, but repainted; bathrooms need more attention. Up to this point, EM aligns with its peers, however, their FOH staff struggled! They had ample headcount but lacked the necessary skills...shame on their "Leadership". Verdict: fear not, yet maintain lowered expectations or a glass half full point of view.

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You might as well go to Taco Bell! Save $$$ and at least you'll be full ridiculous the owner is really greedy

Chicano Boy Taco

4.5(233 reviews)

29.2 mi

The service was quick and efficient! My chicken tacos were excellent and I love the lunch special…read moreprices. They have a great patio and fast service. I liked the radish on top of the taco and I liked the choice of salsa. My only complaint is the lime in the green sauce and guacamole. Lime should always, always, be served on the side. It's not appropriate in the food. It's always an add on in Mexican cooking. It's much too overpowering and ruins the flavor of the food. The food should stand on its own. I highly recommend a visit to this establishment!!

A stop into this taco place yielded a small shop, so takeout to the splendid nearby park was a good…read moredecision. They have two vegetarian tacos, and I rather liked the more "real food" sweet potato and black bean than their tofu taco, but both were delicious. Upon seeing they had a seasonal special salsa; I was glad I took the option to order it as it was delectable and I liked it enough to haul what I didn't use back with me to save for another day. Their rice and beans have a vegetarian option, and given the option for various indulgences, I went for a semisweet chocolate cake, the sprinkles on which were unnecessary but fun. The salt level in something (or everything) was excessive, which had me gulping water. And it's a shame, because they could dial it back and this would still be some quality food.

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Pork Belly Burrito

El Paso Mexican Grille

4.2(173 reviews)

46.8 mi

Trying a new Mexican spot led us to El Paso Mexican Grille. My husband ordered a combination plate,…read moreand I went with the shrimp fajitas (I was actually aiming for the fajita salad, but no complaints). The fajitas were very tasty and well seasoned -- good enough that I had to fend my husband off from stealing bites, even though his dish was nicely portioned and enjoyable too. Overall, everything tasted good and we'd come back, but nothing really stood out as a "wow" moment. Still a solid option if you're in the mood for Mexican food.

When I walked up I can smell the food! Our drinks were…read moredelicious. The food was amazing and I can tell they used homemade corn tortillas the rice and beans were also good. Highly recommend service was 7/10 i definitely recommend the tacos!!!!

Entrance and some patio seating area

Shrimp, beef & chicken fajitas!

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Los Tres Hermanitos

4.4(64 reviews)

45.3 mi

Ok We came to try fried chicken at the Gordonsville Fried…read moreChicken Festival - that was a bust 2 hour line to get to order the signature food - Gordonsville now least favorite city named after Gordon. Stopped at strip mall Mexican place and were rewarded. Service was friendly and quick. Food tremendous - I hate chorizo in my tacos and may be as good as I've had. Super clean place and value for price and quality. Go here instead of fried chicken festival!!!

Friendly atmosphere, fresh food prepared after you order. The tortilla chips were hot and fresh,…read morethe red salsa was delicious. Outstanding, quick service.

Charged $2.50 each for these...?!?!?

Chips & guac. & drinks

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Chicken tacos, side rice, side guacamole

Don Tequila

3.9(31 reviews)

26.4 mi

We're huge Mexican food fans and this little restaurant in this small town is absolutely one of my…read morefavorite Mexican restaurants from here to Tennessee to Pennsylvania and Washington ! This is the best food .

Delicious! A little loud and overwhelming. And everyone's so nice here! We asked for a quesadilla,…read morerice, and french fries, because it wasn't on the main menu. And they gave it to us!