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    4.6 (10 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Kimberly F.

    We stopped in for our last night without the kiddos to have a margarita and some tacos. Food menu was diverse and not your standard tacos and we tried 3 types: thai peanut, fried chicken and buffalo chicken- all were flavorful and outstanding! Loved the setting, art and people- especially the service!! First time here but definitely will not be the last!

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    Very good tacos, chips and salsa. Also great cookies for dessert. We're back here next visit to Pulaski

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    Food was delicious! Unique flavored tacos for me and traditional done right for my husband!

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    La Casa Del Burrito Taco Shop - Shredded beef Enchiladas.

    La Casa Del Burrito Taco Shop

    4.8(81 reviews)
    51.0 mi
    $$

    When I first reviewed this little Mexican Restaurant located in a Marathon Gas Station in Vinton,…read moreVirginia, they had just started out and its restaurant's sign was just a custom vinyl banner covering up the U-Haul sign of the business that was there before. Yet the word out there was that this hole in the wall little restaurant had good food at reasonable prices. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that it would be appropriate this year to go back to this restaurant and write a follow-up review, since my initial review was one of my reviews that contributed to me obtaining this highly esteemed Award. Today, this Hispanic family-owned restaurant remains a "hole in the wall" dining establishment, housed in a space out of a Marathon Gas Station. Their delicious Mexican Food from their origins in San Diego, California, and their reasonable prices, remain the same. Yet now they have a professional outdoor storefront sign, and they've changed their logo somewhat. The word Burrito in Spanish not only means the Mexican food item. It also means a little donkey; and originally their logo was a cute caricature of a little donkey. This was The house of the Little Donkey Taco Shop and Mexican Food. Inside the restaurant they still have a framed glass with this logo painted on it. Now they've substituted the little donkey with a food burrito. I'm not sure why they did the change. Maybe it was to promote their burritos. But whatever the reason, their delicious and inexpensive, authentic Mexican food remains the same, as well as the simple decor of the restaurant itself. And they still charge for their chips and salsa, justifying the way it's done in Mexico. The complimentary Chips and Salsa is an American Tradition that started in Mexican Restaurants here in the States. As I approached the counter to order my food, the enlarged menu was posted on the side wall. A friendly young lady in uniform greeted me and gave me a warm welcome. She answered some questions that I had about the menu and took my order to eat in. I ordered two Corizo Tacos as appetizer and a Adobada Chimichaga Combo (Marinated Spicy Pork), served with rice and refried beans. To drink I ordered a Pineapple Jarritos soda. I asked the employee if they had any physical menus. And she told me they didn't because customer would take them home. I would recommend to the owner of the restaurant room have some small menus designed and printed, and give them out to their customers because they would be a perfect marketing tool to bring in customers and also increase their Take Out orders sales. They currently don't have desserts. Some restaurants do this in order for customers to spend less time in the restaurant and allow others to sit and dine, thus increasing their sales. The young lady who took my order asked me to sit down at a table in the dining room and she would bring me the food when it was ready. It was amazingly delicious as always, and for the price you got more than your money's worth. I highly recommend this restaurant for when you feel like eating good Mexican food in an informal, relaxed environment.

    We have been eating here for about 7 years. The food is not the problem. Things have changed in the…read morelast couple of years with customer service. The last time we were in the restaurant, my husband waited in the lobby for quite some time. No big deal, these things happen. But what bothered was his experience. After placing the order, when the employee went to hand him his change, he extended his hand and rather than place it in his hand, she placed it on the counter. We got over that. That may not bother some people, but we are old fashioned to have that expectation? We returned last week for another takeout. We watched as customer after customer walked in after us, placed their order, but left before us. He finally asked "did I upset someone"? Found out the food had been left at another station and sat there. For a good amount of time. All she says was "the burrito is still warm, do you want to feel it?" Of course the burrito is warm. It has potatoes in it. (by the way, we should have taken a photo because compared to what we used to get, the burrito was not the same). What upset us is she had an opportunity to apologize, but not a word. It felt as if she didnt want to have much to do with him. (just how it came across) The owners are not like this so we dont hold it against them, but do wish we would feel more like a valued customer having eaten there with my family for so many years. The food is still good, the customer service sucked.

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    La Casa Del Burrito Taco Shop - The entrance to the ordering counter.

    The entrance to the ordering counter.

    La Casa Del Burrito Taco Shop - Close-up of the Shredded Beef of the Shredded Beef Enchiladas.

    Close-up of the Shredded Beef of the Shredded Beef Enchiladas.

    La Casa Del Burrito Taco Shop - The new professional restaurant sign.

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    The new professional restaurant sign.

    Centro Taco Bar

    Centro Taco Bar

    4.0(45 reviews)
    23.8 mi
    $$$$

    Worst staff I've ever encountered. Super unprofessional and only care about themselves. After…read morespending $100+ they are still disrespectful. DO NOT COME HERE

    I haven't been to a wide variety of eating establishments in the Blacksburg college town area so I…read moredon't have a lot to compare Centro to which is why, for now, 4 Stars is what I'm giving this place as my inaugural rating. BUT....signs are REALLY PROMISING FOR AN UPGRADE TO 5 STARS if the 2 times I've been here - once in July and then a few weeks ago before the start of classes - are any indication. This was a total stumbled-on find for us and Yelp once again assisted us in picking this little gem. We were looking for a dinner spot, in the mood for anything, just wanted to find someplace with good reviews, went searching on Yelp and came across Centro. Prices were just right and street tacos sounded amazing and a healthier choice - but not too healthy lol - than a greasy burger joint, fast food or an overpriced sit down. Finding the place, at night, was tricky believe it or not. There were noooo pics in Yelp of the shopfront (there are now, check 'em out) and we went up and down the block where google maps indicated it was. Folks - it's a 2nd floor place with 2 small front entrances - the main one right on N Main - a tiny door with a big illustrated skull on the black awning (hard to see in the dark) - sandwiched in between Poor Billy's (on the corner of N Main and Jackson) and Boudreaux's. The other entrance to Centro is on Jackson, just around the corner. Just outside the Jackson entrance, you'll see the makeshift outside dining area for Centro - like 5 or 6 table/chair sets roped off as the street is still a through street for traffic. Clever outside dining area actually - tables are sufficiently distanced, servers wore masks, tables are cleaned diligently and only QR code online menus! Oh and on warm, sunny days, there is large-tree-shade providing nice relief. Way to go! Okay - now for THE FOOD! Sooooooo gooooood! Caveat: we've only ever had the a la carte street tacos and the side order of chips and salsa and guac. That's all. But that's been plenty for us and sufficiently filling and satisfying. The menu isn't extensive and they're not Taco Bell (thank goodness!) or On the Border - but Centro doesn't need to be. I figure their limited menu allows them to focus on QUALITY and what they do best. And it shows - YUM. Value: Absolutely excellent value! Way to go Centro for making your fare way-affordable for students! Totally worth the cost. Quality and fresh ingredients and generous portions on each taco. Lime wedges are a nice touch. The tray of chips is overflowing and enough to group-share. The guac is house made (you can tell) and the salsa is pico de gallo style. They have other hot, medium and mild sauces they'll bring you upon request. Service: Amazing! :) Both times, our servers were on-it, polite and responsive. Our wait for food was minimal (though truthfully, both times we went during non rush). Centro ROCKS. Give them your business and tip your server generously - they're worth it and worth keeping them going! Hoping for huge success for Centro as the new school year begins and as small local businesses like Centro are coming out of the Covid shutdown.

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    Centro Taco Bar - Outside of restaurant on N Main - door has black awning with skull drawing sandwiched between Poor Billy's and Boudreaux's

    Outside of restaurant on N Main - door has black awning with skull drawing sandwiched between Poor Billy's and Boudreaux's

    Centro Taco Bar - Blink and you'll miss the front entrance on N Main - especially at night in the dark! Here's a close up pic. :)

    Blink and you'll miss the front entrance on N Main - especially at night in the dark! Here's a close up pic. :)

    Centro Taco Bar - Bar area with salsa bar

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    Bar area with salsa bar

    Cabo Fish Taco - Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos

    Cabo Fish Taco

    4.2(677 reviews)
    23.8 mi
    $$

    I absolutely love this spot! One of the best spots for food in the area. The food is absolutely…read moreamazing and flavorful. The atmosphere is beach like and relaxed. The service is quick and reliable with generous portions. It is a bit pricey however.

    Cabo Fish Taco got its own thing going on over here, which I respect. It's like Mexican with a…read moretouch of Asian? Or Pacific Islander? Or Jamaican? You do your thing, Cabo Fish Taco. I got the blackened mahi-mahi fish tacos, which were fine but the fish was a little overcooked. My fish could have been a little more tender, is what I'm saying to you. Most of the tacos come with cabbage, tomato, guacamole, cheese and white sauce. You can pick from flour tortillas or corn tortillas. (I picked corn tortillas, because of course.) Chips and pico de gallo are brought out to start, and the chips are dynamite. They are the type of tortilla chips that are warm and thin and crispy and hard to stop eating! I visited this restaurant with a group of people, so we got a bunch of the appetizers, beyond the chips and salsa. We got the guacamole (yum!) as well as the Baja shrimp & crab dip (so good, and served with pita bread), and the queso dip, which is just melted cheese, so you know it's really good. Cabo Fish Taco is known for their margaritas, though. This restaurant has one of the largest tequila menus in the state of Virginia! You can find 13 or more specialty margaritas on the menu, so there's something for every margarita lover. I got The Perfect Wave, which is a blend of their tequila, Cointreau and Grand Marnier. It was tasty! If the weather is nice, you should opt for the patio seating, like my party and I did! They have a huge outdoor patio, and it was nice to sit and enjoy the nice weather outdoors while eating Mexican food.

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    Cabo Fish Taco - Seating

    Seating

    Cabo Fish Taco - Guacamole

    Guacamole

    Cabo Fish Taco - Chips and salsa

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    Chips and salsa

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