We came in on a very busy Sunday night for dinner and got the last table available. I'm not sure if…read morethey take reservations, but you might want to check before heading there as they're very popular. Service was decent. Menu is nice. The back page of the menu has the "street style" food. I got a few tacos; a carnitas, a chorizo, and a pollo. The tacos come with corn tortillas and those tortillas were very fresh and tasty, though they ripped easily. The meats inside were pretty flavorful, with the chorizo being my favorite. They also make a house jalapeno cream sauce, which was really good and they make a habanero sauce, which was very spicy, but not too flavorful. Overall... Dinner was really good. I can see why this place is so popular and why the reviews are so good. Definitely worth stopping in!

This is our go to Mexican restaurant in Roanoke. The food is fantastic. The service is great. The…read moreatmosphere is welcoming and everyone has fun. Mexican food at its finest!

Doesn't matter what you order off the menu. It's delicious. Great staff. Absolutely consistent, you…read moreget what you order every time.

Word of mouth is still the best way to find out about new restaurants that have opened in the area…read more Just yesterday a friend of mine told me about this new Mexican restaurant that had just opened last Thursday. So this evening, I headed towards the restaurant to be one of the first ones to try it out and review it. After being awarded the NC Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Santa Lucia Mexican Restaurant, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. The previous restaurant sign "El Toreo Mexican Restaurant" was still up. The new owners didn't even bother to cover it up. They just put a small vinyl banner sign under it that read "Santa Lucia Mexican Restaurant OPEN NOW!!!" Not too professional you would think, but the most important thing in a new restaurant is it's ambiance, its food, and its customer service. So I arrived to its parking lot in my Lexus and parked my car. The place was empty and I could see the employees looking out the glass door to see who just parked and was approaching the restaurant. It was me. When I walked in the Host gave me a warm greeting and asked me if I would prefer a booth or a table. I chose a booth. As he went away to call my sever while I looked at the menu, I also was observing the interior of the restaurant. It was clean and comfortable, with a minimalist decor. My server, Jasmin, a friendly Puerto Rican young lady, greeted me with a smile and asked me what I wanted to drink. I asked her if the bartender could make me a Virgen Mango Margarita. When it arrived it looked nice but tasted like water with mango flavor so I was not too impressed with their drinks. To eat I ordered a Fajitas Santa Lucia for one. While I waited I ate their chips with salsa. The chips were fresh and crispy and the salsa was just the right texture with the right ingredients. When the Fajitas Santa Lucia came out, they were sizzling hot, served on a sizzling hot skillet. They had grilled chicken strips, steak, chorizo and carnitas, along with green peppers and onions. On a separate plate, it had rice, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and refried beans. I missed the pico de gallo that this dish is mostly served with in top of the line Mexican restaurants and the scoop of guacamole. But the Fajitas were made with quality meats, and with a green salsa that they brought me, everything tasted very good. For dessert I ordered a Xango with a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream. It looked somewhat good, but the batter was soggy. It tasted like it was pre-fried or cooked ahead of time. When I asked for a glass of iced water, the water tasted bad, just from having a sip. This is something I can't stand in a restaurant, and I sincerely recommended that they get a water filter. This new Mexican restaurant has potential of becoming a very good one. If the owner pays attention to my informal recommendations in this review and takes action to implement my suggestions. I truly wish he / she does, because one of its best assets are its friendly and hospitable employees.

Always our go-to restaurant! The staff is always friendly…read moreand efficient, going out of their way to make sure your dinner is enjoyable. Food service is very fast and always great! When we are hungry, we know we can count on El Bronco's to provide quick seating, fast service and a great meal which is consistently good!

If you're anywhere near Christiansburg or Blacksburg, you need to get to El Bronco! It's easily my…read more#1 local favorite and a solid Top 5 Mexican grill for me overall. The vibe is incredible from the second you step through the door. The staff is so genuinely cheerful, and the rustic, country-bar aesthetic--complete with cozy wooden booths--makes you feel right at home. Plus, they've actually mastered the music volume! It's high enough to keep the energy up, but you can still totally hear your friends across the table. But let's talk about the food, because it is next level. Whether you're starving and need the Arroz Con Pollo or craving something lighter like their amazing grilled salads, the portions are always perfection. You'll leave feeling exactly how you want to: satisfied, happy, and already planning your next visit. Delicious food, great prices, and a killer atmosphere--what's not to love?!

Just had the best experience and lunch at Drifters! Haleigh Vaughn was our server and she and her…read moremanager went above and beyond to make our experience incredible. They even delivered our friend's gluten free meal separately from the rest with gloves to assure our friend of a gluten free meal without any cross-contamination. Great view, great vibes, great food!

Great Friday evening on the water…read more We sat outside right on the water and enjoyed a beautiful Friday evening. The ahi tuna bites were a 10/10--definitely the highlight! The Carolina wrap was a solid 9/10, and the white sangria was excellent. The Carolina pulled pork sandwich was good, but about a 7/10 for us. The tables are a little older and could use some updating, but the friendly staff and relaxing waterfront setting made for a really nice evening. We'd definitely come back for the tuna bites and sangria!

My friend graciously hooked me up with a ride back to Roanoke from Rocky Mount, so I can make my…read moreflight out of Roanoke the next morning. In receiving that generosity, I offered to treat him to lunch at this particular Chili's restaurant near my hotel at the Tanglewood Mall Roanoke. I wasn't feeling at the time and I knew Chili's was kind of pricey, but had delicious fare. My friend was hungry and I wasn't really at the time. We arrived here around 11:30am on a brisk Sunday morning driving up from Rocky Mount. The ambiance was as pleasant as I remember it to be. It was quiet and nice and away from the kitchen, where it is usually noisier than normal. We had booth seating with a window view and that was cool. The service was good, pleasant, and friendly. My friend and I spent about an hour here from start to finish. I basically ordered chocolate molten cake, since I loved these and is relatively inexpensively priced. It really hit the spot after finishing another 50km ultra marathon in Rocky Mount the day before and it was my reward for it. My friend decided to sample a sampler platter, where it looked pretty good and delicious. I also had a strawberry margarita with my chocolate molten cake just because it just made sense. It was a celebration of sorts and it just happened in this Chili's location in Roanoke, Virginia. I enjoyed these conversation and the overall time spent here. Too bad vacations have to end. It was a quick meal before my friend had to return the rental car and head to the airport himself. For the most part though, the meal was good, especially with the alcohol involved. I even got carded and being over 40+ years old. I guess I still look young or something. If you are in the Roanoke area and love to party, consider coming to Chilis, where the alcohol is good and their food is better. The chocolate molten cake is always a winner every single time. Check it out for yourself. The overall experience here at this Chilis restaurant at the Tanglewood Mall area of Roanoke, Virginia was typical in what you'd expect here. It was quiet on a Sunday since the NFL season was over after Ty Super Bowl. It can get loud but i was glad it was not. It is nice to have those restroom facilities to use on site as well. The restaurant itself was clean and had good air conditioning, even though it was mildly cool outside at the time (low 50's F). The strawberry margarita paired nicely with the chocolate molten cake that I ordered. It was smooth and definitely helped with the entire meal and conversation. My friend decided to have a 3 item simpler platter, which worked good for him. Everything was tasty and the service was good. At the end of the meal, we paid the lunch tab on the device on our table instead of having the server take the payment to a central pay terminal and do the transaction there. After hanging out and just enjoying Sunday morning in Roanoke while having lunch, we left and went our separate ways. For the most part though, it was a good meal with my friend. We both did the event in Rocky Mount the day before and coming to Chilis was a celebration of what the human body is capable of when we believe in ourselves. Hope to be back one day soon for another round of celebrations. But for now, it was definitely a nice time here at Chilis. If you find yourself in Roanoke, Virginia and want lunch or dinner, or possibly just drinks, consider coming down to Chilis here at the Tanglewood Mall. Quite magnificent and very nice on any day or night you might be here. This Chilis location is located at the Tanglewood Mall complex in Roanoke, Virginia. It's physically at 4212 Electric Road, Roanoke. They accept major credit cards, as well as cash. I think they do mobile ordering too, but you'd need the app for that. As far as parking goes, you have a generous helping of parking spots since it's attached to the Tanglewood Mall. If you are a fan of public transportation in Roanoke, bus route 55 will take you directly here from the 3rd street bus terminal In downtown Roanoke. And of course, there is Uber and Lyft to get you here as well. Best bet would be to get here early enough to secure your favorite parking spot and walk on over. Or get here early enough to enjoy the food and drinks that you were looking forward to all week long. I definitely recommend the chocolate molten cake. I think it's been a signature dish of Chilis as far as I can remember and they have it at all locations, I think. Definitely worth the price for sure and with some alcohol, it's definitely worth every penny. At least for this experience anyway. If you fancy a good lunch or dinner, make it Chilis if you're in the Roanoke area. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! B

This particular location doesn't hold up to comparison of other Chili locations. For whatever…read morereason the food here is mediocre at best. I've dined at several Chili's locations and the food has been decent.

Excellent Food and great folks there. The server and the chef were very friendly and the food was…read moreout of this world good. The Birria Ramen and the Birria Sandwich are fantastic. They probably do more takeout than eat-in as a rule but we ate there inside.

I have had food from here many times! And the food has never disappointed. Service is always fast.read more

For weeks and even months now I had been waiting for this moment, and last week, as I was driving…read moreby the new site of QDOBA Mexican Eats, located across the street from Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke, Virginia, and after seeing a crowd inside, I stopped and asked someone who seemed important, When would the opening-day be? He answered that they were training their employees that day and will be all week long, and that they would open today, Monday, February 23, 2026. So today, around lunch time, I got into my Lexus and drove over there. When I arrived, I was very impressed by their small, cozy, red brick building, that was completely renovated inside, and now had a beautiful contemporary decor. There to greet me behind the counter was a very cordial gentleman, their manager, along with a few young ladies and gentlemen who were all very welcoming and eager to serve. They didn't have a physical menu yet, but you could see an enlarged version of it, high above on backlit signs, which also included videos of some of the food on the menu. But I actually didn't need the menu because between the manager and the employees, they did an excellent job explaining what they had and how to order. Since I had downloaded the QDOBA app, I received a free order of Queso and Chips. To dine I had a Bowl with Brisket as the protein for $12.95 and a portion of Pork added as well for an extra $3.95. Then they had all these items from which you could choose to top it on. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality and variety of the food. As I walked in line in front of the ordering counter I told two young ladies what to add. To drink I had a large Softdrink and for dessert a Chocolate Chip Cookie. All the food was very tasty and delicious. I sat and ate it at their simple, yet elegant and relaxing, contemporary dining room. The manager stop by to check on me and see if everything has been to my liking. Everything was so good and I particularly enjoyed their Chips and Queso. The Chips were thin and crispy and the Queso had some seasoning inside that gave it an amazing taste. Since it was so much, I pour a little over everything in my bowl. I highly recommend this place and definitely think it was worth the wait for the restaurant to open up. Today was the Soft Opening. In two weeks the official Opening will be held.

We've been here twice now, and both visits were top-notch. The service has been consistently…read moreamazing, attentive, friendly, and genuinely accommodating. My wife has alpha-gal, and they went out of their way to make sure her dietary needs were handled carefully, which we really appreciated. On top of that, the food was excellent both times. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to!