We were riding 158 out of OBX across the top of the state back to Raleigh and we needed a place to…read morehave lunch that would have some gluten-free options. We randomly chose this place versus another Mexican restaurant in Roanoke Rapids 40 more minutes away. We were pleasantly surprised with the selection, service, and how fast our food was prepared and served hot. For starters they give you chips and salsa like most other Mexican restaurants. I'd rate the salsa 3/5 stars...more onion and cilantro please. However, they go the extra mile and give you queso with the chips and salsa. It's not your typical queso either, it's queso with creamed cheese in it giving it some extra flavor versus plain quesos. I got the lunch quesadilla fajitas with beef and it was tasty. Not really a pickup and eat type of meal especially after I piled on the guac, sour cream, and lettuce. It was crispy, hot and delicious. Perfect serving size for lunch. My girlfriend got the lunch fajitas. They came out sizzling hot in a small cast iron pan. Probably half the size of the dinner portion if I had to guess. Again, the perfect amount for lunch. She ate it with just the rice and beans to make it gluten-free as it was served with flour tortillas. The corn chips did not give her any problems either. All in all it was a fast stop in a small town. It was very inexpensive as well. When we were leaving a sweet old man in his Sunday best came over to look at our bikes and chat us up about the "Jap" bikes he used to ride back in the day. So not only was the staff friendly but the townspeople as well! Would definitely stop here again.

We had a delicious meal at El Ranchero Restaurant in Emporia, Virginia. The food and drink menu…read morethere is extensive. There were new Mexican dishes there that I had never seen before on menus from other Mexican restaurants. Our server, Carlos, was so nice and helpful. There was nothing at all to complain about. Such a blessing to enjoy a great meal after a long road trip!

Exactly as expected. Stopped on the way to OBX, right as the road comes off controlled access. Kids…read moregot solid rice & beans, and the chicken fingers for the littlest were right. Partner got veggie fajitas (love the broccoli in it) and I had a lunch chile relleno. The salsa was fresh and the waters were cold. We arrived on a Saturday at 12:30 and were immediately seated. There's a large weekend staff (sitting next to the kitchen I've clocked at least a dozen people) and there's a large contingent of Latinx folks, always a good sign.

The food and service and atmosphere was all 5 star in my opinion and the price was well in the…read moreballpark

Poorly prepared beef taco meat is horrible. DO NOT ORDER anything "beef" -tacos, nachos,…read moreenchiladas. Asadas, Carnitas and pastor were good. Rice is good. Salsa is marginal and that white sauce they serve up here? WTF is that? Service was very good, prompt and friendly Ambiance: average

Great Mexican food made to Order. Nice people serving and…read moreseating you. From the man at the door welcoming us in, to the bar tender to the fact that the food was fast and delicious- it was a great stop for dinner on our road trip. A friendly establishment w professional employees, plenty of seats and many TV's w sports. The margaritas are huge and prices more Than fair

FOOD: terrible...not even a hint of Mexican flavor…read more... SERVICE: whatever.....must be family or something.... AMBIENCE: what is this place? Half disco/bar/we had extra paint so we painted it blue/no really, we're trying to convince Edenton that this is Mexican food.....hahahaha...nope, just drink a lot and enjoy the chips.... TERRIBLE!! I feel a they are being disrespectful and dishonest towards Mexican cuisine by even pretending that a salty dried out piece of flat steak wrapped in an old flour tortilla is something they eat back home....nope! Full disclosure, my wife and I work and live part of the year in NORTHERN MEXICO....aka Southern California!!

We have been Mamasita's fans since they had the restaurant on Broad st(which has since been torn…read moredown to make room for a Tractor Supply). Just a bar, with great drinks, maybe a dozen tables, and superb service. This Sunday we stopped by for lunch. Started out good, the waitress brought chips and salsa as is the norm, gave us time to make our decisions and took our order. Went downhill from there. We waited for our meal, and waited, and waited. Over 30 minutes. We saw patrons come in, order, receive their food, eat and pay their bill. Still, we waited. When the food finally arrived, we had to send my wife's plate back because the food was cold I never saw a waitress carry anything to the table, it was a robot. Overall a disappointing experience. It will be a while before I return. Sometimes bigger is NOT better.

The atmosphere is so overstimulating. There was a speaker near our table playing music that just…read moresounded like noise. Then on the other side of us was the kitchen with a different loud music playing along with someone singing loudly and whistling. I thought a margarita would help but that was lousy. Tasted like a limeade and had regular table salt on the rim. Worst Margarita I've ever had. We both got a taco salad with beef. Very little beef and a lot of soupy beans that made the whole thing just tasteless slop. The pico had no cilantro and too many peppers and not enough tomatoes. The salsa was watery and loaded with black pepper. The service is like Waffle House. Literally yelling at each other across the restaurant. Taco Bell is better!

Very beautiful quiet little restaurant. The service was great. The food was phenomenal. If you like…read moreMexican food you definitely should check it out. Very satisfied. Definitely will be going back.

Food is amazing! I come to work this area twice a year and…read moreI eat here every day for the entire week. Everything in the menu is delicious. You must try it!

I went this week for lunch. I had the chicken flautas and they were fantastic. Nice and crispy…read moreoutside, chicken was tender and moist and flavorful. The toppings were so yummy. The chips that came before the meal were delicious and addicting! Service was great. Food came out quickly and was hot. Loved the signed blackboard decor on the walls.

The service is horrible. Have had nothing but negative experiences there. The workers act like…read morethey must really hate their fucking job or don't care. Was told my food would be ready at 6:42pm. I didn't receive it till 7:20pm. And I got there around 6:38pm. The workers were dragging there ass. Walking slower than molasses. Talked to a Dasher that was also waiting there and found out she had been waiting for almost 45min. The workers are rude, nasty and act entitled to the highest degree. Do not recommend. The drive thru is no better.

It's factory food. They don't cook anything they don't do anything but heat things up and open cans…read morerun away.

Best Mexican food I've had in a while; I'm still thinking about those beans! 10/10, I'll…read moredefinitely be back

Tacos salad was good I loved it so mush going back soon . The service was amazing . I hope this…read morehelp with people make the right choice

I couldn't be happier that we found this place. Service was excellent and so was the food! We had…read moreour adult dinner here while on vacation with friends and family and we were very pleased. I don't know what to make of the decor but what ever we weren't here for sight seeing. The food is authentic and delightful. Drink prices are very reasonable. I had giant ipa for 11 bucks and 2 coconut margaritas they were amazing and I normally don't drink them. My street tacos were off the hook! Had 2 pork and 2 chorizo and I was impressed. I asked for a side of their homemade hot sauce and it was amazing. I make hot sauces and was impressed by theirs. If you're vacationing at lake Gaston you gotta go here.

This place was great. It seemed like there were regulars in for a nice little lunch crowd. I was…read moredriving down from NJ when I got some hunger pangs. There's not much on 85 so I did a search on Yelp and Thai place came up. I almost didn't go in because it seems so quiet but the reviews here made me give it a go. I'm really glad I did. I was seated promptly and given a glass of water with the menu right away. Along came chips and salsa as well. After a few minutes of perusing the menu I decided on the shrimp chimichanga. It was sooo yummy. I ate all of it and didn't leave any to take home. So glad I made this stop.

The food was the best mexican food we have had in the area. The carneasada was great and my…read morechoristeak was to die for!!!! The food was hot, fresh and delish!!! The place was clean, the waiters were friendly and we had a great time! Will definitely be coming back again!

We came here due to the reviews on Mexican nearby our rental home and everyone recommended this…read moreplace. We were greeted and sat right away, they brought us the standard chips and salsa and even brought out a spicier salsa for me when I asked. Our food was done very quickly, almost too quickly, and that's probably why it wasn't 5 stars. It wasn't bad at all, the food was good, but something was missing- freshness, maybe? From order to table it was probably 7 minutes. I assume things are premade and that makes sense for things that take a while like the birria my daughter got but I was slightly disappointed with the flavor. The place is good, the environment was welcoming and we would definitely go back