Good things come in small packages, especially at Tacos El Paisa in downtown Richmond. If you want…read moreauthentic fare, this is the place! The location is tiny, but the food is mighty! The interior is clean and minimal but they squeeze in a full bar and a replica of their first food truck where it all began. They have a few dishes that sell out on the daily. Everything is made fresh to order. They have a salsa bar to accompany your food orders. This establishment is run by folk who love what they are doing and it shows. Also, the price points are awesome, well below any other Mexican restaurant, along with better tasting food. It's a win-win. Service was SUPER fast but they weren't very busy while we were there. It's not a fancy date night place but it's a delicious date night place! Extra points for an extremely clean bathroom.

We stopped in here for the first time Saturday evening. It's very cool inside. Several murals and…read moreneon signs, plenty of TV's and nice bar area. They bring out chips to your table and you choose your own toppings/sauces from the Salsa Bar. I had the Birria Especial and it was delicious. Probably the best I have had in our area. My wife had two Beef Enchiladas. Our daughter had the Arroz Con Pollo and her friend had two Beef Tacos. The service was very slow the entire time we were there. It was not that crowded when we were there so we couldn't figure out if our server was really slow or the kitchen was backed up. We will give it another try but they do need to work on their service times.

This place has authentic Mexican,streak street tacos fabulous rice and beans wonderful. A. Hidden…read moreGem

Very nice employees who consistently checked my party to make sure we had everything we needed…read morethroughout our meal. It's a rather small establishment but is decorated appropriately and parking wasn't an issue. The food was great. I Highly recommend Tacos San Juan, however the only reason I will not give it a 5 star review is they don't offer a military discount.

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Richmond. Great for traditional Mexican food and also…read moreknown for their true Mexican-style burritos and street tacos. They have a very wide selection of lunch and dinner options and it seems that each time that I try something new. My wife's go-to is the chicken chimichanga which never disappoints. For me,who knows what I'll order next ! From the Pollo Bandido (Grilled chicken strips covered in cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas), or the California Deluxe Chicken (Bed of rice topped with grilled chicken mixed with California vegetables, topped with cheese sauce), to the traditional burrito or taco salad. They also have a 3 Amigos which has a chicken chimichanga, taco, and a chili relennos. I always enjoy a side order of their fresh fried jalapeños and their guacamole is very tasty. Richmond has quite a few Mexican restaurants to choose from, but this one is our favorite. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Great prices. Never disappointed!

We came here when they first opened and hadn't been here in a long time…read more I'm glad we gave it another shot. The complimentary Chips and Salsa were excellent. I ordered the Luau Burrito. It was huge and very flavorful. My wife had the Enchiladas Supremas and our daughter had the Arroz Con Pollo. We will be back.

2/25/26 I came here for lunch and had their birria bowl with…read morea side of guacamole. The restaurant is very decorative and bright colors from inside and out. The setup inside is similar to chipotle/subway/publix, where you can order what you'd like and you watch as your meal is created right in front of you. I love that process, also, it helps you decide was ingredients you really want in your bowl. If you're indecisive, they do offer ready made specialty bowls. I have been here a few times, and this is easily one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Not only do I get in and out quickly, but the food was perfect every time, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend this spot to anyone considering it for the first time. It is absolutely excellent!

For fast casual Mexican, it is as good as it gets. For $10 after tax (extortion) I got 2-3 meals of…read moreGOOD food. Think of this place as a more authentic and healthier version of that chain we all know that begins with C. You walk the line and build your meal. It appears to be a family business with Mexican workers. They have several options of rice and beans including mexican rice and refried beans. You choose your protein and your hot/cold toppings. Delicious! Hidden gem.

I discovered Taco Time a few years ago as a taco truck on Nicholasville rd. They have wonderful…read moretacos but my favorite hands down are their "gringas". Served on a flour tortilla stuffed with seasoned pork, fried cheese, onion cilantro and pineapple. They have had my family be return customers. They opened a restaurant in the Zendale Shopping center but I think it's closed and they are now serving from a taco trailer again. The service is absolutely wonderful. The food is always delicious and it doesn't matter if they are cooking in a restaurant or a taco trailer I 10/10 recommend and will continue to order the gringas. My husband always orders something different and has never been served a bad meal!

I remember their food truck on Nicolasville Road, but hadn't been to the brick and mortar spot. I…read morechecked in for a takeout lunch bite. I told the very friendly owner that I had been to his food truck, and a full blown conversation started, in Spanish, which I don't get to use very often. There's a lunch buffet, but I do not do buffets. Just not my thing. I ordered two tacos, al Pastor and Campechano, and devoured them at home. Of the two sauces, I preferred the green to the red. The tacos were OK, and didn't lack for meat, but I couldn't recognize much of a difference in them. At $2.00 each, they were, what they were. 33

Great service. Super clean. Will definitely be returning. We had Burrito,taco, salsa and chips…read more guacamole and tortillas all homemade We will be returning

This place is well hidden if you are not familiar with the Somerset Areas. It is off the beaten…read morepath of US 27 and in the downtown area of old part of Somerset, However, the food is delicious. The most authentic Mexican Food in Somerset. The Burritos are GIANT and full deliver when you ask for extra cheese! There are so many good items to choose from, the street tacos, and the Antojitos are truly amazing. To top it off the owners are wonderful people. The atmosphere is cosey and very welcoming. We will be back, a hidden jewel.

Quality- very good, well-prepared and full servings. Lots of choices…read more Service - takes order right away. Comes by to check on you, alays wants to know if you need anything. Cleanliness - Tables, condiment bottles and trays are clean. The staff will let you know they are glad you came. Price is reasonable and we go there often. Very nice people.

We tried 4 different tacos and the mangonada margs. Every single taco was delicious and the margs…read morewere delicious and strong Saul helped us and gave us great recommendations! Definitely will be back!

Waited 5 minutes before someone from the back noticed we were at the counter. Waited forever to get…read morefood. Food was room temp. Not enough toppings on the loaded nachos. Fried bowl with steak was flavorful. It's nice inside. Plenty of seating, cute decor. Young girl at the counter was friendly. I wanted to love this place since it has an order ahead option and isn't 'fast food'.

This was our 1st trip in, In one building you have 3 businesses in it…read more You have sweets, Burnacos & Maiden City. We got loaded Nachos & Watched UK game in Maiden City. Place is nice. The Sweets area has a drive through.

My wife and I stopped there at the recommendation of some friends in Kentucky as we were just…read morepassing through. The place was beautiful with happy music and the food was excellent! We had street tacos (authentic mexican), drinks and desert. What really topped off the evening was our waitress, Erika Ellery. She was the most kind and helpful person you could ever hope for to make the evening a pleasant experience. We will definitely recommend this place to others and stop here again when in the area. Bob & Gale Lowe - 8/2/2026

While visiting UK, we decided to try Agave & Rye and check out a band at the Opera House. What an…read moreamazing way to round out an amazing visit. First off, we were greeted by friendly people who welcomed us with open arms. The atmosphere is super cool and interesting. Each room has a different vibe, but with the same underlying eclectic aesthetic. We had chips, queso, guac, and chunky salsa. When I say the salsa was the best I've had in a restaurant, that is saying something because I have ordered massive amounts of chips and salsa in my life. This place is top-notch for sure. I think the food was some of the best eclectic Mexican I've ever had. Our server was super fantastic. It was Taco Tuesday, so I enjoyed a half-price peach bourbon punch that was made in-house and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend! I cannot rave enough about this fabulous restaurant. So much fun, so delicious, so welcoming, and cool!

I tried the pepperoni pizza here and it honestly exceeded my expectations. The pizza was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and perfectly cooked -- the pepperoni had just the right crisp and the cheese pull was elite. What really stood out though was the service. Everyone working there was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. You can tell they actually care about their customers, which makes a big difference. On top of that, the prices are very affordable for the quality you get. Great food, great people, and great value. I'll definitely be coming back.

Really good Tex Mex! We had the Tacos Al Pastor, Carne…read moreAsada and Tacos al camarón. Delicious!! Great service and very nice prices!