Hubby & I tried this place for the first time for lunch. We've been to the other El Bronco in…read moreRichmond a few months ago. The ambiance was typical Mexican restaurant. We were served fresh salsa & tortilla chips as soon as we were seated. The salsa was hotter than most salsas I've had at Mexican restaurants - not for the faint of heart! Hubby ordered Shrimp Delight $13.99 (Deep fried shrimp) while I ordered #23 combo plate ($10.99) of a taco and a beef quesadilla along with refried beans & rice. Hubby loved his shrimp & felt that the amount of shrimp was plentiful. My taco was good but the quesadilla was too salty. I couldn't finish it due to the saltiness. The service was okay but hubby wanted a drink refill & the server was nowhere to be found. We liked the prices & may give this place another try.

I booked a party of 22 people to share my 60th birthday party, which required me to call more than…read moreonce to achieve it, and the first person I spoke to told me just to call the day before. I am from the area but now live near San Francisco. On trips back here, El Bronco West had become one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The fact that I was trying to host an event here would need more than a 24-hour call ahead. The reservation for my party was simply a sticky note on the wall behind the cash register. When I arrived 30 minutes early to be able to look out for and greet people as they came, nothing had been set up in advance. I sensed they were waiting to see if we actually showed up. To me, a group of 22 paying customers would be treated more professionally, but it was what it was. The service and food were okay, but the real fiasco occurred when they came to put the sombrero on me and sing in celebration of my birthday. I had seen this before and had really not wanted it, but I forgot to mention my decline and figured I would just go with it and get it over with. I was not expecting to be sternly sat down and have my bearded face smeared with whipped cream. They clearly do not realize this is an act of assault! No one has the right to put their hands on you in an offensive manner. I was absolutely furious and in a state of shock. My love of this restaurant and desire to go back absolutely died in that moment. I really thought I was doing something very good for the establishment by bringing in a group of 22 people. But instead of being treated with honor and respect, I was sharply told to sit down to be put on display and have my entire face slathered with whipped cream. No one in my party, with the exception of one, was amused. Everyone in attendance, being from this area, will most likely be deterred from future visits. I am all for celebration and having a good time, but this was way too extreme. It went too far and was a complete violation of my boundaries, ruining my birthday celebration. One of my group recounted that she had been at El Bronco West during a lunchtime visit and witnessed a woman being assaulted with whipped cream, which smeared and ruined her makeup. Being at work for the day and having yourself desecrated is an act of violence. My guest noted that she, too, was furious. This proves my point that this restaurant prefers its sophomoric pranks over the sensitivities of its customers. Afterward, I spoke to our waiter and told him how angry I was and that this was too extreme. The waiter apologized, but it was too late; the damage had already been done. He did say he would tell the manager, but two days after the event, I have heard nothing. My memory of my special occasion is scarred in ruin! I will never return to this restaurant again! This establishment is clearly out of touch with its clientele. Be forewarned, if you plan to spend a special occasion at El Bronco, tell them no singing unless you wish to have your face slathered with cream. Debéis estar más atentos al respeto vuestros clients!

We'd give El Bronco North a solid 4.5 after visiting on Cinco de Mayo. The drinks were terrific and…read morethe food was delicious and served quickly. Our server Juan did a great job. Three of us got different types of fajitas and one of us got the Cuatro Ezquinas. The portions were very generous and despite the food being so delicious, we still took half of each home.

Tried this place for the first time. We were seated after about a 3 minute wait. The ambiance is…read moretypical Mexican restaurant. Chips & "salsa" were brought to our table. The chips were good but the "salsa" was watery & not thick at all. It tasted okay though. Hubby ordered a 12 oz T-bone steak which came with rice & refried beans. He barely touched his food saying the beans were too spicy & the steak was not tender. I got shrimp Coctel de Cameron (ceviche). It was very good. However, the saltines included with it were stale & dated 2023. The service could have been a little better as we had to flag down the server to request extra napkins. I would eat here again but not sure hubby would.

I stopped in for queso and tacos. The service was fast and friendly and the food was excellent. I…read moretried a steak taco and a chicken taco, both were flavorful.

This was a very nice restaurant that really stands out from the rest of the other establishments I…read moresaw in Richmond. We came in during lunch time on a weekday and it wasn't very busy. The dining room areas are very spacious, clean, and well decorated. The tables are roomy, too, so they could fit a big party as needed. I appreciated the attention they dedicated to the décor. We had a basket of chips and salsa delivered to us as soon as we sat down, and it was great to have while we looked through the menu, ordered, and waited for our food. Everything was brought out by the robot shortly, and it was served to us by the person who took our order. We appreciated him checking on us during appropriate intervals. It was nice to be able to pay the check via QR code if you were in a hurry to leave. This was a great spot to stop in for lunch, and I'd highly recommend it!

2 fajita taco salads, and 1 azzo con carne (rice cheese steak). Food was very good…read more Our server was very attentive. Ambiance was authentic with Latino music and decor. Nice to have lunch menu M-S until 3.

Food is average, I had the fajita taco salad and it was the same average fair as other restaurants,…read moredaughter had the steak rice cheese combo she it was good,

My friend from the East, I told him that he has to try not good Mexican food but you have to enjoy…read morereal Hispanic food that it's supposed to be made. And he wasn't even surprised he thought he was Che! The prices and the service met my friends best expectations of what Cheech says we are everywhere.

Just in Richmond for a night and found El Trebol here on Yelp. Great place! Service was friendly…read moreand fast. My entire family loved the food, and my son left full! This never happens. Has a great cantina feel, cannot recommend enough. Thank you El Trebol. Will be back next time for sure.

The more I go to Mezcal the more I like it! The service here is excellent and I do not recall a bad…read moremeal here. I go here pretty often especially during golf season as it is between the golf course and my home. I've tried a lot of things on the menu and I really don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Their burgers are excellent and they have potato wedges that they serve on the side of the burgers that are delicious. I also tried their tilapia tacos they are soft tacos loaded with fish and cheese and I was quite surprised that they were as good as they were. There is an outdoor patio in the spring and the summer when the weather is nice. Inside there is a bar area and then to the right is a seating area if you have kids with you. All in all I highly recommend this restaurant.

Monday night and the place was just busy enough. Great service and margaritas were the deal…read more Enjoyed my burger! Will be back!

This is the finest restaurant in this town and one of the best in the extended area. There's…read moreconvenient parking, it's got charming decor, comfortable seating, a very nice and very well stocked bar, excellent service, and really really good food off an extensive menu that even includes a section of American foods if you're more in the mood for a hamburger. And it's family owned. They have all the traditional Mexican dishes and preparations, seafood, some great desserts and daily specials. The menu includes smaller (and cheaper) meals for 12 and under as well as for 65 and over. What a great, kind idea. The waitstaff check on you frequently and even if someone is just passing by, they make eye contact. So if you need anything there's always someone around to help. We have been here three or possibly four times. If you like guacamole spend a couple extra bucks for the fresh made chunky one. It is just bursting with flavor and hits all the right taste notes. Oh, the cilantro. We split a fried ice cream today which was incredible. My husband loved his margarita and I very much enjoyed a "Sun Kiss" made with fig infused vodka and muddled orange. I highly recommend this gem!

Service great, atmosphere bright and fun, but they way overcharged me for a coffee with two shots…read morein it! My soup was lukewarm. The chips And salsa were fantastic

This is my first time at the new NW 5th Street location, 721 NW 5th Street. In fact, I wanted to…read morego here when it was at their other location, because I heard so many good things about it, but I never got around to it. The decor looks great. The food is delicious. I ordered the lunch Taco, Burrito, and Mexican Rice, but they also gave me Refried Beans, which was okay. We got our food quickly. It was great! I am willing to come back!

Ambiance: They intend to move to a larger building across the street by May. Their current…read morebuilding is tucked off the road a bit and does not seem like it was intended to be a restaurant. Upon entering, it's a somewhat dark space, with booths on the south wall, table and chairs throughout the middle of the main space, and seating at a bar on the west wall. They do have their restaurant logo/image on the backs of all of the chairs and elsewhere throughout the space. Service: We were promptly greeted, seated and waited upon throughout our experience. They did deliver corn tortillas instead of the requested flour for one of our dishes, but they quickly remedied that. Food: Chips and salsa were provided at the start. The chips are sturdy but probably lack flavor for some. The salsa is runny in consistency with a decent tomato flavor. My father-in-law and I each ordered the Tilapia Quesadilla special ($11.99), which came with rice and was loaded with vegetables and fish. It seemed light on the 'queso' part, but was excellent in portion and flavor nonetheless. My wife ordered Huevos Rancheros ($9.99) and said they prepared her eggs the best of anywhere she has ordered them as she prefers her eggs cooked hard / well-done. Overall, it was a pretty good Saturday lunch at reasonable prices. We definitely will return.