This restaurant is literally 6 miles away and we still hadn't tried them, so we did a "to go"…read moredinner on Mother's Day. The restaurant is clean and festive, with menus full of great meal options. We ordered tacos, which comes with rice and refried beans. The tacos themselves come with just lettuce and cheese, so I had them put sour cream, onions and tomatoes on them as well. Salsa and chips were also included, on the house. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious! We will be going back!

The food and service here is top tier! I have eaten here many times and everything I have tried on…read morethe menu is delicious. To top off the delicious food the service is amazing as well, I accidentally placed my order to the Harrisonburg location and they were quick to assure me it was okay and made the food for me quickly. If you're looking for delicious Mexican food in Staunton look no further!

The service was quick and efficient! My chicken tacos were excellent and I love the lunch special…read moreprices. They have a great patio and fast service. I liked the radish on top of the taco and I liked the choice of salsa. My only complaint is the lime in the green sauce and guacamole. Lime should always, always, be served on the side. It's not appropriate in the food. It's always an add on in Mexican cooking. It's much too overpowering and ruins the flavor of the food. The food should stand on its own. I highly recommend a visit to this establishment!!

A stop into this taco place yielded a small shop, so takeout to the splendid nearby park was a good…read moredecision. They have two vegetarian tacos, and I rather liked the more "real food" sweet potato and black bean than their tofu taco, but both were delicious. Upon seeing they had a seasonal special salsa; I was glad I took the option to order it as it was delectable and I liked it enough to haul what I didn't use back with me to save for another day. Their rice and beans have a vegetarian option, and given the option for various indulgences, I went for a semisweet chocolate cake, the sprinkles on which were unnecessary but fun. The salt level in something (or everything) was excessive, which had me gulping water. And it's a shame, because they could dial it back and this would still be some quality food.

Excellent service and seafood was amazing recommended good ambiance if you are looking for…read moreauthentic Mexican sea food this is the place you want to try.

Great Tasting Food. Not cheap street food. You can tell they use quality ingredients and portions…read moreare Great! Wife had enough for two meals. Jesus was our waiter and he was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We had a nice conversation and I wish him success and happiness. Next time we are on that side of the mountains we will stop in for lunch or dinner.

I had a great experience at Latin Soul Restaurant. I ordered a large hibiscus juice, which was…read morerefreshing and perfectly balanced--not too sweet. For my meal, I had the street tacos with both chicken and steak, served with rice and refried beans, along with pickled onions and radish slices. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and the portions were generous for the price. I also tried a collard green and cheese pupusa, which was something new for me since I've only had more traditional ones before. It was absolutely delicious and a unique twist that really paid off. They offer a wide variety of pupusas, so there are plenty of options to choose from if you're a fan or looking to try something different. I chose to sit on the patio, which had a really nice, relaxed ambience. Inside, they also have a bar area with Latin music playing that adds to the overall vibe. Between the delicious food, great atmosphere, and reasonable prices, this spot is definitely worth a visit if you're craving Latin American cuisine.

This place was an oddly shaped older building just outside the downtown area. It wasn't…read moreair-conditioned, though there was indoor and outdoor seating and a decent amount of shade by the time in the evening that I made it there. There was only one person working on the Monday I stopped by, but it was a busy place, and thus not the speediest service. Substantively, I found that my horchata was a strong, nutty beverage. They were out of a tamale that I wanted to order so I just got a bunch of pupusas, including typical options like bean and cheese but also the more distinctive collard greens. They came with an interesting curtido, a lightly pickled cabbage slaw that had a variety of ingredients. Overall, not a 100% smooth experience, but a good way to bring a distinctive flavor to the region.

Nice service by savvy staff who remember your preferences each time you visit. Older very informal…read moreStaunton place with good choices of Mexican dishes at modest prices. Good selection of beers. Theres a restaurant side and a tavern side. Sometimes live music. Nice revolving selection of beers. Laid back and friendly staff and longtime owner. Big TV in bar side.

A cute down-to-earth Mexican restaurant with a simple menu, good food, relaxed vibe, and fast…read moreservice. They provide free chip and salsa as a welcome gift (nice touch). It's a local business and it's always good to support local businesses. I got their street tacos (with shrimp). It was served fast and everything was done just right. The warm and thematic decors are really nice, and even toilets are marked Frida vs Diego. The ladies' room however had no light (bulb was out!)

El Jimador is a hidden gem in the Kroger/Staples shopping center in Staunton. It has the dark…read morewood-toned look expected of an interior Mexican restaurant, with very tasty food and very good service. I had the Pollo Espinaca. The chicken is lightly grilled, and smothered in a cheese (not sure which one) sauce - all of this is placed on a bed of cooked broccoli and squash. On the side is flavorful yellow rice, and pico de gallo. The friendly server also brought by some fresh tortillas. The price was reasonable for my specialty dish and, considering the good flavors here, I plan to return for another tasty meal.

Excellent food, service and adorable ambiance. Love the Margaritas! Almost too beautiful to drink.read more

I'm visiting my mom in Staunton and we decided to try El Barco for dinner. It had a very…read more'authentic' feel to it when we entered. There were murals on the wall, and other paraphernalia as well. Our server was friendly and attentive, and she was quick to offer refills as well. The cuisine is specifically Sinaloan Mexican, so it is heavily centered around seafood. There were so many unique entrées that I know we're going to have go back and try more stuff. I ordered a shrimp dish ("Camarones al Gusto") with their Diabla sauce. The sauce was very tasty with a medium level of spiciness and a little tang. My mother ordered their Jalapeño Roll, which was a sushi-styled dish. This is the one negative about our meal: she thought the Jalapeño Roll didn't have enough jalapeños and the flavors weren't strong enough. We split fried ice cream for dessert. They have a wide selection of Mexican beers and tequilas. I ordered a Negra Modelo, followed by a Victoria. All in all, I really liked this restaurant, and I look forward to returning.

went in on a Sunday night and even busy were seated quickly. The plates of seafood looked amazing…read moreand were huge. i always try the chori dip and this was perfect, it was brought out on a hot plate that kept it warm so you could take your time enjoying it. They had a large selection of quesadilla, my wife got them with a shredded meat and loved them. I had the fajita burritos with steak, the steak was tender and delicious with the peppers and onions. Our server Selena took her time answering questions about the menu and provided great service. If I had a complaint it would be the place is very loud but that will not stop me from going back.

So I went in, ordered, and went to pay. I had a free drink reward in my account, so I scanned the…read moreQR code to use it. I then asked the cashier if that scan also attached my rewards number to my order so I'd get points. He said no, I needed to scan my rewards too. So I did. He told me my total, and it seemed a bit high, so I questioned him and asked if my drink was taken off. He said yes. I was still a little hesitant because I knew the total was high, but I went ahead and paid. When I asked for a receipt, he had already crumpled it up and handed it to me that way. When I looked closer, I saw my drink was in fact not taken off. He said he'd need a manager to refund me for the drink. The manager was clearly unhappy with me, one of the least friendly interactions I've had with a manager. She told me that because I scanned my rewards after my free drink reward, it voided the free drink. But again, the employee is the one who told me to scan my rewards, and also told me my drink was taken off. Just an overly frustrating experience. I was given the wrong information by the employee, then made to feel guilty and stupid by the manager on top of it.

Holy Moses what a dirty, unfriendly, terrible Chipotle…read more I mean, that's the review. What, you want details? Well buckle up, buttercup. First, when I walked in the dining room was dirty. Trash on the floor. Tables not wiped. Chairs not reset. It just screamed "We don't give a single sugar honey iced tea about our customers!" Second, when I approached the counter literally NONE of the four front of house staff greeted me, opting instead to continue what must have been a riveting conversation amongst three of them. I stood at the counter for a full minute before the dude in the kitchen bothered to look up and reluctantly ask if he could help me (to which I replied: I certainly hope so because nobody else here seems interested). I had to repeat my order twice, had to ask for guac three times. At no point was eye contact made, a smile offered, or anything remotely close to friendly service attempted. Dude couldn't even close the bowl properly. I mean zero effort. Third, when I went to pay, the person taking my money (well, my card) made ZERO eye contact and literally avoided my effort to engage her. A faint and insincere "thanks" was offered, but she may as well have flipped me off. It was like that. Fourth, when I looked behind the counter I noticed that the entire kitchen was just a train wreck. Trash on the floor, complete with a discarded glove among the effluvium. The line was absolutely messy with food scraps littering every stainless steel surface. Brothers and sisters, I've been a station chef and a KM and I am here to tell you that if a kitchen looks like that, someone is GOING to get sick. If you can't wipe your station down and square away your line, how can I possibly trust you to know your hot and cold hold temps? How do I know you've washed your hands? How do I know you're properly running your dish line (wash, rinse, sanitise)? How can I trust your walk-ins are rotated? I mean do your people actually have their SafeServe certs or are you just putting people on the line and forging the paperwork? It's. That. Bad. Anyone who reads my reviews here knows that I am tough but fair. I will ALWAYS look for a positive. This time, however, there is no positive. I took a chance on the food I was reluctantly served and all I can say is I'm glad I live in a small apartment and the distance between my futon and the loo is slight. Absolutely, without doubt, the WORST restaurant--not just Chipotle, I mean worst RESTAURANT in Staunton. I will be phoning the health department tomorrow and sharing this review with them verbatim. Fire your staff. Clean your restaurant. Start over. For the love of all things good, do all three of these before you cause someone to become seriously ill with a food bourne pathogen. I am disgusted. Zero stars should be an option on Yelp. They could just call it "The Chipotle." EDITED TO ADD: The invitation to "talk to our team" in the response to this review is ludicrous on its face. Your store has reviews going back at least FOUR YEARS with the same complaints and the same response. Your priority if anything is reputation management and definitely NOT good service in a clean kitchen. The health department has been called. Have your "team" talk to them.

My favorite place for Mexican food!!! The selection is huge, the staff is great and the service is…read morewelcoming. Grandma's recipe is the carnitas and birria. The chile rellenos were legit!

Very welcoming place. The burrito was absolutely amazing, we almost ordered another one. Great…read moreatmosphere. Our server was extremely helpful. The chips and salsa was also tasty.