Food is fantastic! I've tried most of the tacos and the meat quality and diverse toppings make them…read morea must have when visiting! The service is okay, it's the type of restaurant where you order at the counter and receive a number for your table so your food can be delivered. If you need anything you have to find someone or flag down an employee and you're also expected to clean your table before leaving. All of your hot sauces and extras are inside which is nice because you can choose how much and which types you want for your food. The ambiance is definitely five stars if you choose to sit outside on a beautiful day. Plenty of outside tables and seats to choose from!

Parking is shared with local businesses so very convenient and walk able. If you've had tacos in…read moreTexas, you've had these tacos - just priced for downtown Charlottesville prices. A vegetarian would be happy here but maybe not a vegan. A person who only eats breakfast will be overjoyed to see eggs on the menu. They have an hibiscus drink you should try for variety's sake. I'd also get the hand pressed tortillas when on offer and free yourself from flour. Service is ordering at the pass and they drop off the food. Ambiance is medium to loud depending on the time of day. Give the patio a try then go for a walk around for a bit before getting back in the car. Also, the fan in the bathroom sounds like a death metal band at sound check.

I cannot believe I've never reviewed Tacos Gomez. I have eaten there at least 50 times in the past…read morefew years. No joke. I have had Carnitas tacos.... i have had the Al pastor tacos...I have had tortas... I have had alambre...I have had quesadillas.... I have used both the red and the green sauce. Let me say this...it is authentic...it is real...I have never had a bad meal. If I am hungry and want Mexican, I can't drive past this place. They have seating, so one can sit outside when it's warm. They take orders over the phone for pickup. They have beverages and they even sell fries. The tacos are simple...no cheese. No sour cream. Just onions and cilantro. The way they are meant to be. The tortillas are homemade. The quesadillas are like mini tacos, stuffed with your choice of proteins (or all veggies) plus cheese--grilled on the griddle. The torta is traditional and authentic. U can't go wrong. Love. Love. Love. Love. This. Place. And love the people that work there. The food is always fresh, tasty and oh so good!

Great taco spot and a good spot for lunch. You see people from all walks of life and different ages…read moreenjoying food here. I also get tacos and usually get lengua and tripa. Their tripa is realllyyyy good. Lengua is awesome as well. The birria tacos are not my favorite, not terrible but I've had better.

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!

Love this place, all the people are always so friendly…read more They normally open from 5pm -12 am so this is always a great place to stop by after class or for a quick snacks. The tables and seats are outside so it's a little cold during the winter, but overall pretty chill area My goto order is Quesadilla de Lengua and ifs the best thing in the world. Al pastor and Birria taco is also good!

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!

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.

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

Love the queso & cheese! Their chips are the best too !…read more If you add quesadillas! The best!

Wow. We ordered takeout tonight since it was close by, and the pickup shelf was empty, and we asked…read morethe staff about our order and were told it was on the back counter. We had to wait 5 minutes for it. A total disappointment overall. The prices are way too high for the very small portions. The food was salty, and they messed up our order and gave us a burrito in a Tortilla when we ordered a bowl. The queso was a broccoli cheddar soup. We don't understand the hype and will not be returning!

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.

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.