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.

Drove out to Richmond to meet some friends for dinner…read more We ordered some wings and choriqueso for an app 10/10. I always like to try wings at Mexican restaurants and they are always great. My friend ordered the molcajete and everything was super tender and it came with a house sauce at the bottom of it to give it extra flavor. It has a variety of meats and fried cheese and a cactus piece on it. Definitely big enough for two and unique! I ordered the carne asada, my piece came with more fat than I'm used to. Although the flavor was great. I paired it with a michelada and it came out a little spicy. The service was great they were on top of it. The inside of the restaurant was gorgeous too, very colorful and cozy. Seats were comfortable, overall a good dinner experience.

I has seen several friends and foodie folks on the interwebs talk about this "Mexican at the Mall"…read morelocation, so I decided to hop out and see what the fuss was about. I judge every trip to a new Mexican place by their version of the Speedy Gonzalez. This is a taco, an enchilada bean or rice. I had the beef version of this here, while it was solid, it did not blow my socks off. Beef was seasoned well, everything was piping hot and the taste was pretty bland overall. The refried beans were very tasty and the little bit of cheese on top was a great touch! I did not care for the salsa and chips. It didn't have much zip to it or any onion or cilantro flavors that I like. Chips were thick but warm and sprinkled with salt. I was there in the middle of the day and the place seemed a little dark. Service was fast and friendly. I will give it another whirl and try something different. But there are other Mexican places I will try before I go back to this one. Will give them an shout out for putting the crunchy taco on a bed of lettuce.

The food was ok. The service was excellent though. Restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was nice.read more

We moved down here from IL and we were looking for a good local Mexican restaurant. There are alot…read moreto choose from in Richmond. Unfortunately, even though this place always seems to have alot of cars in the parking lot, it was not good. The server was really nice - fast and friendly. The indoor decor was pretty cool. But we went there for good mexican and the food was really bad. It wasn't even mediocre as I can make better mexican at home. We had the Guadalajra and the Vegetarian Combo A along with the Beef/Chicken Taco. The food was overwhelmingly bland. Every single item lacked flavor. As if they didn't season anything at all. The beans were a pile of mushed beans, with no actual bean chunks and no flavor. No garlic, no salt, no butter - no flavor at all. Same with the chalupa and the enchilada. The enchilada sauce was bland, almost like a base tomato sauce. The meat didn't have any flavor at all. The Guadalaraja (chicken burrito and chicken enchilada) - which hubby had said that his was pretty meh. He also said he didn't need to go back there again. And later finally admitted it was pretty bad. Sorry, but I can't in good conscience recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Hands down the best fajitas I have ever had, including in Mexico!…read more Portions are huge.

Lunch on Thursday with a couple friends. We have been there multiple times…read more The chips came out warm and the salsa was fresh with a little heat. Our waiter made sure we didn't run out of salsa and chips while we were talking and waiting for our food. I ordered the Speedy Gonzalez with a hard shell beef taco, chicken enchilada and rice. We got our food in less than 10 minutes. It's one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in Richmond. Good quality and cheap. For the three of us with tip was $28.

Our first time here was last night before a concert. Hadn't been inside this place since it was…read moreCooper's. I'm glad we ate dinner here. We got seated immediately and the Homemade Salsa and warm Tortilla Chips hit the table right after we sat down. My wife ordered the Chicken Fajita and I had the Quesabirria. I think either one of these would be enough for two people. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. They had live music. It was a guy playing guitar and the pan flute. He was entertaining.

Look. It's a restaurant where you can get the same meal at about any Mexican restaurant across…read moreAmerica. The salsa was good the chips were warm (which I prefer) and the food was good. It seems everyone always overcooks the beef in a burrito. Personally, I like a less-done piece since it would have more flavor. But, you read these to see if the food and service are good. They are. The food was good and the server was very attentive.

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.

The food was delicious. Very pleasantly surprised. If you like spicy, there are several great salsa…read moreoptions. Similar to a large national chain, but better in every aspect.

Best burritos and bowls in Richmond. Way better than the chain restaurants. The food is always…read morefresh and the service is timely.

This place is EVERYTHING when Mexican food is on the menu! Authentic from top to bottom.read more

I really wanted to try this place because of the reviews. So let me preface this by saying, I…read moredidn't actually eat here and this is why..... gnats! Everywhere! I sat, ordered water, and was so distracted by the gnats, I couldn't imagine eating their food. Since ghats thrive on moisture and rotting organic matter, I simply chose to leave. Hopefully a good cleaning and this would all be rectified.