Great food and even better staff. Everyone who works here is super kind and welcoming, and they…read morereally make the whole restaurant feel fun and comfortable. You can tell they care about the customers and creating a good atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Charlottesville.

Interesting atmosphere, quite loud but that's to be expected Friday evening. Service was attentive…read moreand friendly. I love the chaos of the art-- to the right of me was this acrylic painting of a creepy teddy bear. I couldn't stop looking at it. Truly bizarre, I love that. The restaurant is dim and cozy and there's plenty to look at. The lamb in my meal was so juicy and flavorful, and the "kiss me through the foam" drink was a real treat. I love the watermelon mixed with the spice. Delicious. But my boyfriend's meal, the carne asada, was a bit bland, which was surprising because it cost a bit more than mine. The rice was very good, but the meat was a little plain we both thought. Nothing like the flavor explosion I got from the lamb. Besides that, an amazing Valentine's eve experience. Will be returning.

We had the salmon con cocoa and the arepa cantoto as well as some empanadas and it was delicious…read morelike I don't post on Yelp much but this restaurant was worth posting about. Also the Miami Vibe here was just a lot of fun

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.

The host/server was friendly and accommodating. The owner, Saundra came out and spoke with us. She…read moreis lovely. The food was flavorful and unique. It was really nice to try new flavors and find things that aren't just smothered in cheese and sauce like so much food made for Americans. Lovely experience all around.

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!

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.

My friend and I came here on a Tuesday night around 8pm, and it was surprisingly packed. The…read moreparking lot was almost full! We didn't have to wait though, there was a table available right away. Because they were so busy though, they were a bit slow. It took a bit for someone to get our drink order but then we had 3 different waiters back to back ask if someone got our drink order. I did the mojito fresa and my friend did their 12 oz. jalapeño margarita. For food, I did the arroz con pollo without the cheese and mushrooms. It was delicious and perfect portion size. My friend tried one of their entrees, I don't remember the name but started with an F. It looked like 2 long burritos with beef, vegetables and came with rice. Fun restaurant, and casual which is nice. Our food took awhile to come out but they were busy too. Overall very yummy!

They always knock it out of the park. The food is incredible, the staff is great. Been here several…read moretimes and can't recommend them enough.

Large location. Able to get a reservation for a big group. The food was really good. Had a great…read morevariety.

Absolutely unbelievable portion sizes and incredible food! I will have to go back! Great service…read moreand the most perfect tilapia I've ever had, honestly!

food was yummy :) , very polite waiter , positive and happy atmosphere and ambiance! (they also had…read moreredbull)

El puerto has always had really solid food - I remember coming here 15+ years ago and loved it then…read moreas well as now. It really needs more attention as one of the best fast casual Mexican places in cville. No frills, just good cheap Mexican food. I've had a few things from here but typically find the enchiladas and burritos are my favorite. Their rice and beans are spectacular and seasoned better than anywhere else in cville and have some kick to them. The chips and salsa are similarly great. I ordered horchata as well and got a HUGE cup and it was delicious. I haven't had their tacos, but as there are plenty of amazing taco trucks in cville that I would probably just come to el puerto for non-taco offerings. Guadalajara was my childhood go-to for Mexican and it saddens me that it's become completely overpriced with small portions and bland undercooked food. El puerto on the other hand has quietly continued excellent service, food quality and prices for years on end. I will pick el puerto over guad any day of the week!

It's hard for me to grade this on a proper scale…read more First the great. The restaurant is truly stunning and you tell a lot of thought went into every little detail of the place. It has an extreme upscale Mexican feel which for me is new. Truly stunning pieces of decoration. The drinks are creative and the "vessels" they're served in are truly unique. I saw one table that got shot delivered in an airplane. The service here was good. Not incredibly great. The man who helped us was attentive and tried his best to serve us. But felt like there was quite a bit of pressure on him to get the orders right. And things that would seem simple became more complex. I feel as though the menu should help guide the customer a bit more on how to place orders. For example margaritas are listed but doesn't tell you that you need to select size, rocks, slush, rim type, and fruit selection. It was just overall confusing and could be felt by our waiter. The food is good. On par with much of its competitors in the area. It tastes fresh and feels like they have a bevy of quality options. The largest glaring problem with this restaurant is the price point. Unbelievably expensive. It has the price point of high end establishment but the quality just does not match what you get. It almost feels like they had to jack up the prices to cover the costs of the decor in this place. I would go again but quite honestly I don't know if I'd be willing to pay that price twice. Go at your own discretion.

guys they were wonderful i'm not sure what the other reviews said but it was MAGNIFIQUE!…read more the food was so buss down delicious. i am not hispanic but we had 4 hispanic diners approve. ALL FROM DIFFERENT ETHNICITIES so thats a good sign The staff spoke spanish, and although i was too shy to say smthn myself they were so sweeeet! the restaurant also just looks fab hello. great decor, lighting, and everything. it overall just feels upscale somehow! i recommend strongly fam