Rio Grande

The things I liked: Queso dip - this was nice and thin, hot…read moreand had the peppers to add a tiny bite. Dripping this on the chips and my Mexican rice was my favorite part of the meal, Guacamole - the fresh diced tomatoes and red onion added crunch and flavor which I really enjoyed. Salsa - I'm a little torn on this. The salsa was fresh and flavorful but there is a different flavor here that I can't put my finger on that tasted different from other Charleston area Mexican restaurants of tried when in town. I also ordered the combination taco plate with Birria taco and chicken tinga. I wasn't expecting sour cream in the chicken tinga taco so I couldn't finish that. I tried to eat around to get the chicken but the sauce was not very good. This didn't taste like chicken tonga and I wouldn't order it again. The Birria taco also did not taste like Birria that I've had. This was more like beef roast on a taco with toppings. It wasn't bad and it wasn't good but it also didn't come with consume which was disappointing. The sides were rice and beans and while they were ok, I was expecting more flavor and authentic Mexican cheese instead of the plain shredded cheese on top. This was very, very Americanized Mexican food but I think they know their audience. Whatever you do, don't order a Margherita from here. I should've learned my lesson about Charleston area Mexican restaurants the last time I was in town but unfortunately I thought it was just the other restaurant down the block. I'm convinced they use grain alcohol or some other very cheap liquor in these in some of the Mexican restaurants in the area. The flavor was way off and was definitely not tequila. I only had this drink on a full stomach and it gave me a headache and nausea the next day.

I still might have a Mexican baby after feasting at Guadalajara Modern Mexican in Quincy, WV…read more Service was out of this world. The servers are classmates of my son and top-notch! Food was great! I could live on that dip! Definitely check them out! #wvfoodie #fyp #foryoupage #almostheaven

Empty bowl where queso sat, some salsa and chips!

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ROCAS

3.7(100 reviews)

1.8 mi

This is my first food review EVER! Roca's Mexican Grill is…read morelocated in Nitro, WV. The restaurant itself is big and spacious with a large bar and lots of seating and a twelve table outdoor covered patio. I ordered the seafood enchiladas which are simply amazing!!! They are stuffed full of shrimp and topped off with fresh guacamole and a black bean and corn salsa which provides that little kick without the burn. It's served with a side of cilantro rice, which is tasty in its own right. The service was impressive right from the start. I had a very nice and sincere hello and welcome at the front door. My server was attentive without being over bearing and and answered all of my questions. This place is on my radar for my return work trips to the Charleston area. 5 stars because they wouldn't allow 6 stars.

I haven't had the best food experiences with Rocas as this was only second time being there (and…read morenow last). My kid, Nathan, and I went over to get a very quick snack break before we went back to the mall. Nathan got the chicken tenders and the fries while I got some other food (mine is not as important as his). When the kiddo's chicken came out, I was REALLY disappointed. The tenders were built like his arms! Meaning there was little to no meat on that chicken!! Even though it was only $8, it was some $8 chicken tenders that could have been bigger and better than whatever the hell those were. If Rocas wants people to come back, their food should be delicious, meaty, and fresh. Anyways, the fries were super good like Chick-fil-A's.

Also found this in my drink!

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Seafood enchiladas - 5 stars.

Los Mariachis

2.4(11 reviews)

0.8 mi

We have been here twice now since they are under new management. We ordered Fajitas to go. I would…read morehave given them 5 out of 5, but order 1 they forgot our shells and order 2 they forgot our guacamole! The food is fresh and flavorful. Staff is nice and friendly. I haven't been here in almost a year due to the poor service and terribly food quality. However, this is now a place we love.

Ate at Los Mariachis for lunch. Very inviting and clean. Steak quesadilla was filled with tender…read moredelicious meat and friend's chimichanga was fried perfectly. Nice find!

Cozumel Mexican Grill

3.7(14 reviews)

0.8 mi

The food was amazing ! Service is great food comes out in like 3 minutes! Atmosphere is very nice…read moreand cheerful! Workers are great!

Great little place! Great service and super great food. Got fried chimichanga -steak and ground…read morebeef, super delicious! Def try this one

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Cozumel Cantina & Grill on the river

3.3(17 reviews)

4.7 mi

The best Yucatán/ Mexican I have had. Service is great. We…read morelike that they keep dock in working order and the convenience when boating. Closest thing to being back at my Florida faves.

Use to love this place and food is great but my last experience the drinks were horrible, the…read morestreet corn dip was watery and no flavor, the trashcan nachos there was hardly any meat and mostly chips. The waiter had us waiting forever on our ticket and the owners wife was extremely rude to us even though it was their mess up.

Urban cowboy donkey

Carne asada fries

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Los Agaves

4.1(50 reviews)

5.6 mi

Being honest went here 2 days to try different food and both times I was disappointed…read moredisappointed.. chips and salsa wer good. Asada, chicken,shrimp fries. Didn't have shrimp ?? The girl said I'll bring it out for u in a bit. By the time she did I was already done with me food :( next day we had carnitas plate and the food was cold cold the waiter went to re warm it up and wen he brought it back out the carnitas wer hot from the outside and cold inside and kinda raw. I sent it back and had a steak ranchera with pico de gallo but wen it came no pico de gallo just mole ;( Overall horrible food with horrible slow service to be honest. Nothing authentic about this place. The place is well decorate and feels authentic. Only reason I gave it 2 stars was because decorations and chips and salsa.

There was hair in my food and also in another plate of food they definitely need to start wearing…read morehair nets

Carnitas plate

Asada fries

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Casa Garcia Mexican Restaurant

3.3(40 reviews)

6.1 mi

My 2nd time dining at this restaurant. The food was good. The first time I visited I ordered some…read morecombination platter. I wasn't overly impressed as it tasted like your standard Mexican flare. The second visit I ordered the shrimp fajitas and they were fantastic. I would order that again, however the service is poor and the bathrooms are so filthy. Not sure I would go back after seeing how dirty the bathrooms were. Makes me wonder how clean the kitchen is when preparing the food for their patrons. I would say that the gentlemen who takes the order and serves the food is friendly. It's the women staff that are extremely rude.

I went here with my daughter because our standard go to place was closed. The staff was friendly…read moreand seated us immediately. The place is large and also has an outside dining area near the river. It was clean and so was the restrooms..which is always a plus. We ordered burritos off the lunch menu with beans and rice. They gave us chips and salsa and the salsa was very good. The price was good. The food was Good. The wait staff was friendly. Nothing amazing and nothing prompting me for another return. But it was good and I would go again!

Best frozen half pitcher margarita!!

Mal servicio del personal personas caravanas te reciben con ánimos de dormidos

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Taco Bell

3.0(6 reviews)

2.0 mi

my favorite taco bell! look how scrumptious this mexican pizza is! Always very nice! I love the…read moreadded touch when they slam the window in my face after i say have a good day!

They didn't put my lid on all the way and spilled my drink and the food wasn't even that great…read moreeither

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Taco Bell

2.4(13 reviews)

0.5 mi

Horrible management workers have seen roaches and mice workers are unethical…read moreFood was cold took 37 minutes for a crunch wrap Place is dirty

Went here yesterday and was just wanting something small so we got some taco supremes and they were…read moresoooooo good and fresh! Service was good and restaurant was clean!

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Taco Bell

2.9(10 reviews)

2.3 mi

The inside smelled like feet. The food was either burnt or soggy. service was slow. we did a mobile…read moreorder 8 mins before we got there and had to wait another 7 for it to come out. oh also the soda machine is awful!

Always fast and friendly, rarely gets the order wrong, and convenient to get to. One of my go to…read morechoices in Cross Lanes.

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Cynthia D.

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5

0

8 years ago

I have been going to this Rio since I was a little girl. I went there before they moved in to the old Danny's Steakhouse building when they were located in the small building by the light in Nitro (the one that's been a hundred different businesses). The food is always great, and staff always friendly. This will always be my favorite Mexican restaurant and I definitely recommend it! read more

Kimberly A.

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2

0

7 years ago

Love this place! Great service and food! Very accommodating when taking kids for a field trip and more! My number one favorite Mexican restaurant!!! read more

Whitney B.

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84

111

10 years ago

Love this place. The staff is alwAys nice and if we ask for something they get it. The drinks are nice and food is always good and hot

Mike N.

0

2

0

8 years ago

I absolutely love this place and these people. We come here every week for lunch. They are like family. Great place.

Jordan P.

9

3

5

4 years ago

The food and service was amazing as always. The combination 29 or the fajitas texanas is the way to go.

Jeff K.

0

1

7 years ago

Always have good service and good food! We never have to wait long to be seated or to get our food.

Joe B.

6

2

0

17 years ago

This place rules

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This is my first food review EVER! Roca's Mexican Grill is…read morelocated in Nitro, WV. The restaurant itself is big and spacious with a large bar and lots of seating and a twelve table outdoor covered patio. I ordered the seafood enchiladas which are simply amazing!!! They are stuffed full of shrimp and topped off with fresh guacamole and a black bean and corn salsa which provides that little kick without the burn. It's served with a side of cilantro rice, which is tasty in its own right. The service was impressive right from the start. I had a very nice and sincere hello and welcome at the front door. My server was attentive without being over bearing and and answered all of my questions. This place is on my radar for my return work trips to the Charleston area. 5 stars because they wouldn't allow 6 stars.

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