Taco Bell

The most authentic tacos in Charlottesville. Coming from one who lived for 20 years in Southern…read moreCalifornia, I know tacos! Everything here is delicious and the people are very friendly.

This place has been a favorite of mine. Until they moved. The other place was cramped. I worried…read moreif there was going to be a place to park or even sit. Once they moved, it seems as if some of the charm had left---along with the guarantee that the food would be perfect. I have had some absolutely amazing food here. But, lately, it's been passable. I tried the burrito today. Not a burrito guy but wanted something different. It was standard burrito fair. Some beans. Some rice. Some meat. Some sauce. It was good. But it was a burrito. Not hard to do an okay burrito. The tostada is where I was hoping for the usual greatness of this restaurant. I took a bite. The tostada seemed slightly overcooked. That's okay. I can deal with it. It slightly altered the taste, but okay. The rest of it was pretty tasty. Until....bad carnitas. I mean...bad carnitas. One bite was 100% fat. I know they saw it when they put it on. Some like that, I don't. And then...some bites that were not chewable - or digestible. Then another bad bite. Tostados are not too big. So there are only so many bites. This one made me never want to try carnitas there again. It's too bad. The people there are always nice. The food used to be great. Now. Not so much.

Shaved pork. Yummmm

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Brazos Tacos

4.0(506 reviews)

4.2 mi

Looking for the BEST breakfast burrito (or taco) in Cville? Look no further. At Brazos, the hardest…read moredecision you'll be making is which salsa to use for your next bite Sharing a campus with The Looking Glass art campus, this location is walking distance to an insanely unique art and a kids-friendly playground as well as a hot sauna / ice plunge station? ...come take a journey to flavortown, USA. Oh, and ofc, friendly staff the woman who helped me out was very knowledgable of the menu and service was FAST! Dog friendly patio.

On a road trip from Houston to New York and decided to try this place bc I was intrigued. They have…read moregreat parking and so much seating. The staff was very helpful and friendly in helping us decide what to get since it was our first time here. Now for the food, I didn't really know what to expect but wow it was really good! We got the pollo, steak, and chips and quac. Made me feel right at home (: if I'm even in the area I will for sure come back.

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Tacos Gomez

4.7(94 reviews)

3.5 mi

Well known food truck in Charlottesville. If you don't mind the outdoor seating-assuming you are…read moreeating onsite - stop by Gomez. Parking lot outdoor picnic with great delicious food. Self service, food truck style.

Tacos are just not that great. Also stopped by here twice to grab lunch and they were not open.read more

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Cactus Mexican Restaurant

3.5(30 reviews)

4.2 mi

I stopped in for some takeout and rally enjoyed the food. The chips and salsa are the best.read more

We popped into Cactus for dinner last night and the food was delicious. The portions were huge. The…read morechips and salsa were not your standard big chain Tostitos and the cheese dip was AMAZING. The service was not great. It was a Friday night and we were one of 3 tables. The music was night club loud and I had to yell to be heard. 10/10 recommend the food though. Maybe next time we will try it to go!

Los Tres Amigos

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El Tako Nako

4.8(84 reviews)

1.9 mi

Most authentic tacos in Charlottesville. They have a few options: carne asada, chorizo, campechano,…read morebirria, cabeza, lengua, pollo and al pastor. I think I've tried all of them save the birria and maybe the cabeza. All are great. Pollo and carne asada are good the campechano, al pastor and lengua are the bomb. Get the corn tortillas with cilantro onion and some cheese. It's so good. Their quesadillas are also fine, I do carmelized onion with chicken and it's really good. They will give you some sauces and lime on the side. Overall when it's fresh these are the best tacos in cville for no frills just good authentic tacos. Yum!

Solid tacos go here for tacos over taco Gomez. Definitely still looking for better tacos in the…read moreareas though especially since they don't serve burritos here.

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Guajiros Miami Eatery

4.8(406 reviews)

3.8 mi

I drove from Richmond to try this spot after hearing rave reviews. I'm originally from South…read moreFlorida and Richmond has ZERO Cuban food that's worth having (if you suggest kuba kuba you do not know Cuban food). I honestly did really enjoy the food. The Cuban was delicious as were the appts. The environment was inviting and eclectic and the service was attentive, friendly, and warm. I would definitely go back.

I come all the way from South Florida with very high Cuban food standards... and somehow this spot…read morein Charlottesville hit the mark! Guajiros Miami Eatery is the real deal. From the extra hot café con leche to the perfectly crispy, tostones relleños. And the fried cheese... golden, gooey, and served with a tangy dipping sauce. Authentic flavors, fantastic service....a great find.

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Torchy's Tacos

3.9(160 reviews)

1.8 mi

Yesterday was my first time in here. I walked in with a walker due to a recent injury and was met…read moreby Margie. This was a wonderful, delectable lunch. The food is great, will come back. Had a fried avocado Taco, and a Brisket one. Margie offered exemplary customer service. She is kind, caring Considerate asset to your staff.

I can't believe I haven't stopped by before. Ordered a big order to go and the food didn't…read moredisappoint. It was fresh, tasty and good portions. Highly recommend if you're in the Stonefield Area.

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The Bebedero

3.8(330 reviews)

3.7 mi

The staff members were friendly and provided great service. The bartender made excellent top shelf…read moremargaritas. The food was plentiful and tasty and there were lots of celiac-safe gluten free choices. The restaurant was very comfortable. The restroom was clean. What more could you want?!

We were visiting from Texas and decided to stop here since everything else in this "mall" was…read moreclosed. Is it a Virgina thing to not turn on ac during summer or why are all restaurant always hot to the point you're passing out? Water is also served without ice and as it is it's already hot in there. Once our waitress came by she wasn't very attentive. Drinks were not great. I should've stuck with a coke or something. Food- I got the tacos al pastor. NGL for being up North I was impressed by the flavor. Unfortunately,once the tacos made it to the table it was hard to even eat them since the tortilla were all soggy. The meat shouldn't have that much juice if it's really cooked on a trompo but ‍. Then to add salsa,slaw and piña on top of that? Again the tortilla were soggy and falling apart. Would I recommend this place? No not really

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Conmole

4.6(100 reviews)

4.1 mi

Probably one of the best restaurants in Charlottesville…read more Went with my parents (who are somewhat not easily impressed), and it was all of our first experiences with mole and Oaxacan food. they loved every dish so much that we kept ordering until all of us were stuffed. Highly, highly recommend ordering the Mole Negro (the only one not pictured). Our server mentioned it's not everyone's cup of tea, so she very graciously offered us a sample before ordering. It was amazing! Recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekends.

Incredible. Must try for vegans and lovers of Oaxacan food…read more Parking can be tough but worth it. Such a cute spot. A bit pricy but, again, worth it.

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Mi Casita

4.4(58 reviews)

3.7 mi

Mi casita has great Salvadoran food. My friend growing up her family immigrated from El Salvador…read moreand this was their favorite place in town for authentic food. Their pupusas are the bomb and they do offer some other options like beleadas and fajitas, so they do some other cuisines too. The baleadas are amazing. I love platanos maduros and they are good here. Overall great spot for Salvadoran food. Would be back!

Some of the best food I have had. I got the Quesadilla Suprema with chicken and beef and it was…read moreabsolutely amazing. The rice, out of this world compared to other restaurants I've been to, like it's cooked in a rice cooker. The salad with it amazing as well. Overall very impressed. Definitely recommend and will be back!!!

Beautiful mural painted on the wall

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