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    El Ranchero

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    4.4(76 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    Do I recommend ABSOLUTELY!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!! THE FOOD!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!…read more I applauded, the tacos, they do taco night on Tuesday, at first I was hesitant to go, but the hubby insisted, so we went. Am I ever glad we did! Flavor was fire!! I had the barbacoa tacos Mind you I've had tacos from just about every where in the NN area, and honestly every time ive ordered ive been disappointed, the meat would be sooo dry and no flavor... but here!! Here was sooooo different! It did NOT disappoint. The meat was flavorful, and juicy !! My husband's steak tacos! OMG!! Next time yes!! Oh the best part.... HOMEMADE TORTILLAS!!!!! So with that I end my review, I absolutely can't wait for next time!!! And all this for 2.50 a taco!!

    After Sophia and I saw a movie weeks ago, we went here to have lunch. We've been at Jarachitos…read moreTacos previous times where we left satisfied every time. Let's see how this recent visit went. We were immediately greeted by the staff and seated promptly. It wasn't packed but presented a cool vibe nonetheless. After a few minutes looking over the menu, we were both ready to order. My selection for lunch was quesabirria with consome as a dipper. When it arrived, it was actually birria tacos. I did ask the server about it, but he said it's quesabirria. Kind of confusing, but I'm sure it's tacos. Nonetheless, the meal had me full. The birria was well cooked and seasoned with other ingredients. A little messy, but it was all fine. And the consome was so good I actually sipped the rest after I was done. Even with the selection situation, I was satisfied with the meal for the afternoon. They will continue to be one local spot worth repeating. Till next time :)

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    Guapo's Mexican Grill - Fajitas mixed steak and chicken with a side of rice and beans

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    I've had Guapo's on my Yelp radar for years. Fellow Yelpers and others that I've met in various…read morecircles always said positive things about their food. After Sophia and I went to the movies over the weekend, we finally got the chance to check them out. Let's see if they lived up to the hype. We were promptly seated after walking inside. It's very spacious where you can have a small gathering. Amazingly, we were only one of two couples inside during lunch time. Traveling in this part of Newport News can have you blink and miss the location. Nonetheless, service was good. As far as the food goes, very good and filling. I forgot the exact burrito I ordered but it came filled with chicken, chorizo and rice topped with queso and pico de gallo. Both proteins are some of my favorites in Mexican dishes. I did think the amount of rice was more than the protein but not to where it was a disappointment. It was a minute since I ate a burrito and this one satisfied yours truly. There are a few factors why I gave Guapo's 4 out of 5. For starters, our table wasn't completely clean. Even if the place isn't full, you have to have decor spotless no matter what. Also, they were doing some painting near the window. It was strong at first but the scent decreased later on. When it came to chips and salsa, the dropped the ball sort of speak. The chips were cold to the touch and the salsa was underwhelming for Sophia's taste. Other than the snafus, our visit was good. This spot is one that we'll definitely repeat. Till next time :)

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    Los Compadres Taqueria & Marisqueria - 3 Tacos Governador

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    4.4(96 reviews)
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    We stopped by for lunch. The food was awesome Daniel…read moreprovided great service and recommendations. I got the following CAMARONES A LA DIABLA Choice of head-on or peeled shrimp covered in bright red spicy chile sauce on our stove top

    I saw the reviews and pictures on yelp and had to give it a try! If I'm ever back in the area…read moreI'll definitely be trying more!!! I got the tacos governador, they're shrimp tacos with grilled onions, bell peppers, and cheese. They were amazing. The shrimp was so fresh, plump, and perfectly grilled. The onions and peppers still had a little crunch to them, so all the textures worked beautifully together. I took my food to go and rated a 5/5, but I'm sure it would have been even better if I ate it immediately there if that's even possible. It also came with this special sauce, but it didn't really need it. They were amazing as is. I did like dipping my chips in the sauce. I also loved the chips and salsa. They're the thicker cut chips and can hold a lot. The salsa was fresh and no heat to it, but you could taste the peppers. The employees were very nice and helped me because I came in thinking I knew exactly what I wanted lol but completely forgot the name. It seems like a local restaurant because the employees were very friendly with all the customers there, and seemed like they knew everyone. If I have time before I leave, I'll definitely come back! Thank you for a great dinner and first proper meal in Virginia!

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    Frank's Monster Munchies Cantina - Spicy Monster Taco

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    4.7(87 reviews)
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    Frank's Monster Munchies has been one go-to for Sophia and myself. Going back to when they…read moreoperated as a food truck, I've never had a bad dish. We came here two weekends ago actually as a Plan B because our first choice ran out of food items. Let's see if our Plan B worked out. Seating was available for the most part when we walked in. The owner greeted us and said welcome back. There were YouTube videos being played on TV screens around. 80s and 90s music...can't complain at all. After looking through the menu for a bit, I chose the buffalo chicken fries. It's actually an appetizer dish, but I actually got full before finishing. I took the leftovers home and finished that evening. Another great stop here for the both of us. What more can you ask for receiving great food with great care from the staff. You know we'll be back here :)

    Short version: California burrito and Coke is amazing. Parking lot looks sketchy but inside has…read moregreat decorations and normally good service. Long version: So I went to check out this Mexican spot in Hampton and it was pretty interesting. The little mall that this place is in looks run down and I was wondering if my car was going to get broken into while it was parked there. But once you get inside this place has some interesting vibes and tons of fun decorations. I got the California burrito with a Mexican Coke and highly recommend! It is a 14 inch burrito that you can hold in your hand with guac, shredded Monterey Jack, carne asada steak, crispy fries with cotija cheese. There was a big group of people (maybe 10-12) in there when we arrived that was eating up a lot of the attention of the one waiter. Also, we had a long wait for food because they actually ran out of steak that was prepped and so they had to prep more and grill it up for the burrito. My friend got the OG burrito which he thought was good, but was a little soggy from the juice from the chicken. Even with everything, I would still recommend this place, and their California burrito was amazing.

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