We arrived on Thursday night around 8 pm, and the parking was hit or miss. I had to circle the…read moreblock to find a spot, but it was pretty close once I did. I noticed the ice cream/yogurt spot nearby was hopping. There was a person asking for change outside the front door. We were greeted by an enthusiastic host and seated immediately at a booth up front. The server came by within seconds and brought us water and place settings. We decided to get the chips and salsa for an appetizer and a pair of melting chimichangas for entrees. I can't resist some chorizo and steak. My partner got the chimichanga without chorizo and with chicken. The ambiance was colorful with beautifully painted murals on each wall, and the atmosphere was undeniably loud. There were lots of patrons. The place was packed, even at the bar, so your mileage may vary. We received our orders within minutes of each other, so there wasn't much of a wait time. The chips and salsa were homemade, fresh, warm, and delicious (muy rico). Same for the entrees; exactly what I want in a Mexican food restaurant. The chorizo and steak were well-cooked, seasoned, and chopped finely, but not ground. I was in heaven with that chimichanga. We had to take home leftovers. The next night, heated in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes, they were similarly excellent. The night ended without dessert, sadly (too full). However, the server was quick and efficient, and he was always around to fill water and bring anything we needed throughout the meal. Great experience overall. We will definitely return here whenever we have a hankering for some good Mexican food at reasonable prices. I can recommend this place to anyone who appreciates hearty and filling Mexican food.

Blue Habanero is a Mexican restaurant near Scoop on Strawberry St. in Richmond. There's free street…read moreparking in front of the restaurant and street parking nearby. The ambiance can be described as eclectic and casual. It's great for big groups and relaxed lunches. There's a variety of menu options for food and drink. Our server was nice, but she didn't really answer our questions about the menu or substitutions, which was a little inconvenient. Also, we kept having to ask for utensils and napkins, which made our food get a bit cold. The pineapple habanero margarita tasted like spicy pineapple juice and was pretty expensive. It was pretty, but not worth the money. The food also was really average, but the portion sizes were good for sharing. The huitlacoche tacos were a little bland and soggy, the chicken chipotle tacos had a good sauce but were also soggy and the fajitas did not have enough seasoning. Not a restaurant that I would come back to, but I liked it's proximity to other dessert places nearby.

We have stopped here a couple of times now because it's the perfect midway point between DC and…read moreDurham for my trips. Everything was fantastic. We had the birria tacos and the fajitas--both were delicious, tasted very fresh, and came out piping hot. The house-made sauces are excellent too.and great customer service

First time at this restaurant on a quiet midweek night with friends who had eaten there before…read more Ordered an enchilada dish with pulled chicken that was very tasty and my wife ordered vegetarian fajitas which she really enjoyed. I thought that the red sauce that I ordered instead of the green sauce was a little more bland than I have experienced. Overall the food was good, the prices were reasonable and the service was excellent! The overall decor of this location is not over the top which is not why we go to a Mexican restaurant - it's the food and the service! We'll definitely go back!

Taco Bamba has been on my radar for quite sometime. I got the spicy chicharrones and birria!…read moreEverything was well seasoned and extremely flavorful, as you can see from the picture I had to stop myself from eating so I can take a picture of the birria lol!! I came in for a pick up order, since I was in willow lawn for light shopping. I love that they have a cool bar area, and outside seating. This definitely looks like a cool hang out spot for tacos and great drinks. I was really impressed with their to go bags (pictured with the chicharrones) which look more like a cool tote bags, I'm almost positive they could be reusable (which I will be doing)! The customer service was fast and friendly, I was greeted and helped as soon as I came in the door! So glad I came in today!

Not impressed with the bartender. Too busy with her conversation about a prior employee that no…read morelonger works there than customer service or sense of urgency. Overhaul of staff, so that was definitely sad to see, but I know these things happen. Strong margaritas as always - thank you!

The food here is insanely good. Chimichangas are huge and delicious. Staff is attentive and kind…read more Highly recommend.

Went here for a late lunch on a Sunday & was surprised by how slow it was ! As many know - Richmond…read moreis busy on sundays. We got quick seating, quick service, quick food. It was nice and hot. Tastey. They gave us some sauces to use - i personally didn't like them but my partner did enjoy their hot sauce. The queso was watered down & not that good for costing $6.50. The burrito was good but could use some better sauce options. Got a 3/5 just bc the food could taste better. Wouldn't go back.

My first time eating at this establishment, and I must say that I was pleased with the food. I had…read morethe birria taco, rice, and refried beans. The food was great, portions were nice, and the flavor was on point. The ambiance was inviting, and the service was friendly and hospitable. If you are looking for genuine Mexican food, this is the place to go!

I read so much about this reputable establishment, finally went during Father's Day weekend, much…read moreto my disappointment, the food had basic Mexican flavors but did not blow my socks off. Beans and stewed chicken were watery. The food temperature was warm, should have sent it back but didn't because I didn't believe it would have mattered. Perhaps another time, for a comparison Chicken Fiesta and Chicken Canastas are superior both in flavor, ambience and food quality. In case you have been to these two, then Abuelita's does not come close.

Arguably the best tacos in Richmond and I'm not sure why this is my first time reviewing them. I've…read morenever had a bad meal here! This visit I got the tacos Al pastor. Absolutely amazing! The pineapple was grilled, pork seasoned to perfection and the sauces just sent it over the top. This was my first time in since they started serving margaritas, which were really good and on happy hour. Doesn't get better than that! Service is always quick and friendly.

I was at The Veil drinking beer and got hungry. Good thing there was a Mexican restaurant inside…read morethe brewery! You pay for your food at the same place where you order your drinks and they give you a buzzer that lights up when your food is ready. The food came out pretty quickly, even on a busy Saturday afternoon. I decided on the carne asada tacos, which came with cilantro and onions, and was accompanied by two sauces. The red one was a bit too spicy for my liking, but the green one was pretty good and accompanied the taco flavors well. The cubes of meat were a little dry and the tacos got cold quickly. Other than that, I enjoyed my meal and it paired well with my beer. Overall, this is a great place to come with friends. There were several families there with children as well.

My favorite Mexican place in this part of Richmond. Always super clean with a very friendly staff!…read moreToday I had the horchata, excellent t, and shrimp diablo, also excellent. Everything is fresh, the seasoning on the shrimp deserves the diablo label and the corn tortillas were also very good with a strong corn flavor. If you are in the area, you should give them a try!

I heard about their Taco Wednesday and decided to check it out. Upon arrival, their private…read moreparking lot is small, but it wasn't packed. I went around 3pm. If you go on Wednesday (any time), tacos are $1.99. They are opened from 10am-9pm. They had 8 options to choose from. We picked the chorizo, carne asada, carnitas, and chicharrón en salsa verde. These little, double-layered tacos packed a lot of flavor. Everything was delicious, but we agreed that our favorite was the carnitas (fried pork). It had a crunch to it that was perfect. All of the tacos were topped with cilantro and diced raw onions, but you can opt to not have it. They also had a sauce bar with different sauce options from the wimpy tomatillo sauce to the hottest. The server was friendly and nice. They also offered a good variety of menu items including desserts. I asked the waitress about their tacos on other days and she said they are $3.49 each and slightly bigger. Finding a cheap meal is hard these days. We will definitely be back.

To preface, I'm usually not a big taco person, but I realized after eating here I may have just not…read morehad a good taco until now! Our server was enthusiastic and friendly. We ordered 6 tacos, the ones I ordered were a birria taco, shrimp taco, and a brisket or pork taco off their special menu I can't remember now. For appetizers, we ordered the salsas and chips. The salsas are made fresh in house and were so good! The order comes with 3, with varying levels of spice. The tacos were large and very filling. Apparently the record at this restaurant is 6 tacos in one sitting. I devoured 2, the birria and brisket/pork tacos. The flavors went together so nicely, the cheese crust was fun and tasty (albeit a bit messy), and the pickled veg was a great flavor and texture contrast. We had to take some food to go. Overall, the ambience is warm and inviting. The decor is eclectic, music is good, and clean. Will come again!

SO GOOD - we had such a great plant-based meal at TBT. I didn't realize they had so many vegan…read moreoptions, but they had plenty of entrees/sides we could eat and we landed on the vegan Al Fresco Bowl with the Tamarind BBQ Cauliflower - the meal was so fresh and tasted amazing, highly recommend and I'm excited to try their other menu items too! The ambience of the restaurant was very bright and clean with indoor and outdoor seating - we really enjoyed the casual, comfortable vibe. Services was also amazing, our waitress was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and options for us. I'd definitely recommend and will certainly be back :)