Hands down the BEST birria tacos I have ever had! Definitely had to grab a churro to go along with…read moreit.

With so many taco options out there, I havent given El Chido the usual amount of love…read morerecently.....dear El Chido, forgive me You are truly " the Cool one" and my favorite taco, sope and gordito in RVA! Authentic, fresh, flavorful! Great, friendly service and nice size portions. I typically visit the food truck on Staples Mill, though they have several brick and mortar locations around RVA My favorites are al Pastor- sopes, gorditos and tacos The sopes and goritos are crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. Al pastor (pork) is tender, moist and flavorfil. This is a permenant food truck location with some outside seating. Located next to BP gas station. My rating rationale  +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

I've been going to Taqueria Isabel for several years now. This the kind of place you REALLY want to…read morefind, as you might not even realize that it's here! The food here is up there with the best Mexican street food I've ever had -- maybe #2 for me! I usually get 3 tacos with different meats. You can have up to 2 different kinds of meat with a 3-taco order. I've had the carnitas, the carne azada, the chicken, the pastor, and the camarón. Everything is great, exactly as you'd want from street tacos. I've also had the quesadilla which is cheesy and crispy brown on the outside. Depending on who is there, you might need a little bit of Spanish, but they have always been patient with me, and I with them. Sometimes it's all English. Needing to speak a mix is a small price to pay for such delicious food, so don't worry about it! Thank you so much for such great food over the years! (As an aside, I'm not AI just because I used an em dash! Of course, that's what an AI would say, so I guess you'll just have to decide for yourself. )

I have been coming here for years and this is one of the best places to get street tacos! I…read moreremembered when this place had a smaller plain white truck and just this year they slowly expanded for a bigger bright orange food truck with more food choices! They used to have $1 tacos night on Wednesday but unfortunately, they decided to stop doing that promotion. I usually just get their street tacos and it always tasty and fresh. I always recommend this place for anyone wanting authentic tacos at an affordable price! Everyone is always so friendly here!

Taco Bamba has been on my radar for quite sometime. I got the spicy chicharrones and birria!…read moreEverything was well seasoned and extremely flavorful, as you can see from the picture I had to stop myself from eating so I can take a picture of the birria lol!! I came in for a pick up order, since I was in willow lawn for light shopping. I love that they have a cool bar area, and outside seating. This definitely looks like a cool hang out spot for tacos and great drinks. I was really impressed with their to go bags (pictured with the chicharrones) which look more like a cool tote bags, I'm almost positive they could be reusable (which I will be doing)! The customer service was fast and friendly, I was greeted and helped as soon as I came in the door! So glad I came in today!

Not impressed with the bartender. Too busy with her conversation about a prior employee that no…read morelonger works there than customer service or sense of urgency. Overhaul of staff, so that was definitely sad to see, but I know these things happen. Strong margaritas as always - thank you!

It had been quite some time since I ate at Kahlo's, however, my dining experience on this visit was…read morejust as memorable and delightful as my very first visit. The atmosphere was very boisterous, as it was a Saturday night. It took a few minutes for my husband & I to be seated but once we were our server was very courteous, attentive & helpful with menu item choices. Our food arrived expeditiously & each item we ordered from the cocktails to the appetizer to the entree were absolutely delicious. I was especially pleased with the Whole Fried Fish I ordered. It was crispy on the outside with very tender, flaky meat on the inside. I also just loved the presentation. This was my first time actually getting a whole fried fish with the head intact & I have to say it was an experience in & of itself. I would definitely order this entree again. Also you got a small side salad & beans & rice with this entree for a really great price so YES I would definitely order this again. I would definitely recommend dining at Kahlo's if you enjoy neighborhood family owned restaurants that provide great food, service & atmosphere at a very affordable price. I look forward to returning to Kahlo's in the near future.

Really good. Fast service when ordering ahead. A little messy but that expected with a burrito and…read moreit's HUGE! Friendly staff. Did not dine in but would love to come back and try some other options and drinks. 4 STARS!

Ambiance isn't at the top of my list, but I rate The Patron highly in this regard. Too many…read moreMexican restaurants rely on tacky decor to sell the product. The Patron doesn't. From the moment we walke in, we recognized it for a warm, friendly, welcoming place. Our server was prompt and attentive, and while the food may not have been highly flavored, it was not bland as some other reviewers suggest. They should stick with Taco Bell if they think The Patron was poor. We each ordered burritos: mine was the carnitas. Unlike some places, it was filled with nothing but meat. Many places I've been to cram beans and rice into a burrito, and skimp on the meat. Eating here is as close to a religious experience as dining can get.

Food: If you're looking for decent tex-mex, then this place will get the job done. I can't complain…read moreabout chips and salsa, and if you like spicy, ask for the spicy salsa, which is not that spicy, but at least a little more heat than the regular one. I ordered the steak fajitas and the meat was tough and overdone. I also felt like they were not very generous with the sour cream and guac. It was unusual that I got slices of tomato instead of pico de gallo. Others seemed pretty content with their meals. Service/Ambiance: I was pleasantly surprised that our server allowed our group of 20+ to do separate checks. We were also seated in a separate area so it was only our group in the room, which was nice, otherwise the restaurant itself can get quite loud. Unfortunately, we ran into some issues with our orders, extra tortillas were missed, and they brought out beef burritos instead of bean burritos for one of the orders. Would I come again? Only if I had a large group since the side room was nice, otherwise, I'd probably check out another place in the area.

My favorite Mexican place in this part of Richmond. Always super clean with a very friendly staff!…read moreToday I had the horchata, excellent t, and shrimp diablo, also excellent. Everything is fresh, the seasoning on the shrimp deserves the diablo label and the corn tortillas were also very good with a strong corn flavor. If you are in the area, you should give them a try!

I heard about their Taco Wednesday and decided to check it out. Upon arrival, their private…read moreparking lot is small, but it wasn't packed. I went around 3pm. If you go on Wednesday (any time), tacos are $1.99. They are opened from 10am-9pm. They had 8 options to choose from. We picked the chorizo, carne asada, carnitas, and chicharrón en salsa verde. These little, double-layered tacos packed a lot of flavor. Everything was delicious, but we agreed that our favorite was the carnitas (fried pork). It had a crunch to it that was perfect. All of the tacos were topped with cilantro and diced raw onions, but you can opt to not have it. They also had a sauce bar with different sauce options from the wimpy tomatillo sauce to the hottest. The server was friendly and nice. They also offered a good variety of menu items including desserts. I asked the waitress about their tacos on other days and she said they are $3.49 each and slightly bigger. Finding a cheap meal is hard these days. We will definitely be back.

Taqueria Isabel has long been my secret source for the most authentic tacos in Richmond. This is…read morethe only spot my friend from Southern California will even eat tacos from in Central Virginia. Her food truck along Route 1 at the Chesterfield line has rescued me from late night hunger many a time. When Isabel told me she had saved up enough to open a new brick and mortar with a full menu I marked my calendar. This may seem like an unconventional spot for one to celebrate a 30th birthday, but the prices are on point, the flavors couldn't be more fabulous, and the service is always delivered with a smile. Freshly renovated, Restaurante Isabel is an oasis of warmth along the often desolate Route 1 corridor. The bright oranges and reds on the exterior and interior beckon you to try out her delectable dishes. Our party got pupusas, tacos, and gorditas choc full of carnitas, barbacoa, and chicken. Their made to order approach meant everything was hot, crisp, and packed with flavor just like Isabel promises. They have a full range of Mexican sodas and drinks, but I hope they get a liquor license soon because her meals would go perfectly with a margarita. Stomachs content, we thanked her staff for the delicious meal and got a beaming smile and a big wave goodbye from Isabel herself as she plated another round of tacos. I can't recommend this spot enough for its down to earth feel and fantastic flavors.

A spot I hope to see again when I'm back in town.....got tacos and pupusas....and they were all…read moregood. Horrachata is great as well

I look forward to returning…read more Three months ago I tried LVT for the first time. There was a bit of a language barrier, so I was reasonably confident that the food was authentic Mexican. I figured I couldn't go wrong with Tacos. Tacos to go. I'll be back.

Wanted authentic tacos and was greeted w nasty stares. Ordered from lady behind the counter who…read morebarely understands English which is understandable but she was rude. Placed order and was told to wait 10 more minutes only to come back in 15 with nothing cooked and to be told there was no chicken. I came in to one other person on the line. About 20 guys all Mexican came in behind me. They were all served first before they decided to make my food and realize there was no chicken left. Never Again.