Torchy's Tacos...amazing! I had heard about them from a friend who is from Dallas, and she said they had amazing tacos. She was absolutely right!! She recommended that I try to queso, and it was delicious, plus it came with a large basket of nacho chips, that were also fresh and quite good. I tried the Democrat and the Crossroads, and both were absolutely phenomenal. I've found a lot of taco places to be disappointing, but not Torchy's. It definitely lived up to the hype! My son goes to UVA, and he's happy to have found a really good spot to get tacos. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Democrat and Crossroads tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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After trying Torchy's in Texas I was so excited to hear about one of my favorite taco joints opening up in Virginia! And they 100% delivered. Torchy's Taco Charlottesville retains the same rich taste in all of its food that makes it so popular in Texas! I highly recommend their Green Chile Queso and Chips, it is easily the best queso I've ever had. The guacamole center in the melted cheese and hot sauce is a chef's kiss. Pro tip, as for some extra Diablo sauce on the side to help give it a bigger kick if you like spicy! Torchy's queso and hot sauces really are secret to their success. Relative to the queso, the tacos are good but nothing amazing. My favorite tacos however are the Fried Avocado but made trashy with Diablo AND Poblano sauce. The flavors enrich each other for the perfect meal. My next goal is to eat through the entire taco menu, replacing any meats with either fried avocado, eggs, or beans since I'm vegetarian. Im hoping to find a new favorite taco soon! I HIGHLY recommend Torchy's Tacos to anyone visiting the Charlottesville area. Will definitely be making multiple repeat trips! read more

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If nothing else, get their award-winning queso. I don't even like queso bc it gets coagulated at other places. But Torchy's queso arrives and stays a more liquid texture and the flavor is absolutely awesome. The ambience of the restaurant is really fun and the service is great. However, I give them 2 out of 5 on my VegScale™, which is my personal rating system for how vegetarian friendly a restaurant is. This VegScale™ rating is why I am docking two stars from my overall review. They used to have a taco called MoFeux that was made with cowboy-style Beyond Beef. Had they kept it on the menu, I would likely have given a 5-star review bc that taco offered a good protein source besides beans (which - ask any vegetarian- are a side dish). Now the MoFeux taco has been replaced with yet another avocado taco called Fo Sho. So, to be clear - if you are a vegetarian, your choices will be a fresh avocado, fried avocado, or dressed-up avocado taco. This menu development is disappointing considering that meat-eaters have the choices of fried chicken, marinated and grilled chicken, Jamaican jerk chicken, beef barbacoa, smoked beef brisket, marinated and grilled steak, fajita steak, smoked beef brisket, green chile pork, fried shrimp, grilled shrimp, and blackened salmon. Torchy's - do you see how this is problematic? You give meat-eaters 12 different options for a protein source and you give vegetarians...avocados. Please bring back the MoFeux taco. This is so tone-deaf in 2024 as more and more people are turning to plant-based diets for health reasons or out of concern for the environment. Fortunately, there are a lot of other restaurants in Charlottesville that offer excellent plant-based meals. Torchy's ain't it. read more

BEYOND PUMPED that a piece of Texas is here in Cville :)) As someone, who's been a huge fan of the original location (in Austin), I am so happy that it's here! I highly highly recommend Torchy's. The tacos are absolutely delicious (my personal fav is a Trashy Trailer Park). Fair warning, it's usually pretty crowded, but they're great about keeping the line/seating moving quickly. Will definitely be back! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Torchys!! - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

We went here twice lol. When we were in Texas we missed it so decided it to give it a go in VA Best decision ever! Amazing tacos. We did a mix and match about 6 tacos and the queso plus chips. The servers were very friendly and helpful read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This restaurant is amazing start to finish!! Beautiful and modern decor. The staff is beyond friendly and helpful. The street corn side is absolutely divine!! I also recommend the Baja Shrimp Tacos or the Republican Tacos. I'm so excited to have this new taco place in our town. Plenty of parking and within walking distance to all that Stonefield has to offer. If you really love Diablo Sauce, no worries they have it bottled and offer it at a low price. I cannot compliment the staff enough, you can tell they truly value the experience of their customer. read more

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Torchy's is an iconic franchise based out of Austin that serves craveable Tex-Mex tacos. My wife and I have enjoyed this place's tacos whenever we visited that city, so we eagerly tracked the progress of the newest location much closer to us in Stonefield. We got a chance to check Torchy's out a day after their grand opening, and found our food to be on par with the fare we sampled at Texas locations. The offerings here skew much more Tex than Mex with indulgent ingredients including their famous green chili queso, braised brisket, fried chicken, and creamy sauces. Subsequently, it's not truly fair to compare these guys to the numerous (great!) taco trucks around town which sling authentic Mexican street tacos. That being said, the tacos have their own merit with unique flavor combinations. While the tacos are undoubtedly rich, each bites tastes balanced and deeply satisfying. The base menu is solid, but if you want something extra tasty (and heavily caloric), check out their "secret" menu posted on their website. My wife and I love the "Trailer Park Hillbilly Style" and the "Green Chili Pork Missionary Style" tacos. I would give the food at this and all other Torchy's locations four stars. This new location earns an extra star since we experienced no hiccups at all during our meal despite the staff being slammed and the restaurant being brand new. Even though this is a fast casual eatery, the staff here constantly cleaned our tables and made sure we were enjoying everything. Hopefully this East Coast outpost can retain the same quality of food and service as time passes, but we look forward to many more meals here. read more

I had heard a lot of exciting things about Torchys from my friends so I had to give it a try. I thought the tacos were not traditional and had fun flavor options. I'm pretty limited being allergic to avocado but I thought that the taco I got was alright. Definitely play around with the menu to see what you like. 1-2 tacos was pretty filling. read more

Went here because it had such high ratings. If you go here with little expectations you'll have a better experience (maybe) Pros: - food is filling - service was relatively quick - staff was friendly Cons: - lacked flavor - pricey - nothing memorable The place is overrated and the food isn't anything I'll ever crave. If you're looking for a traditional tasting taco this is NOT the place you want to go to. I'd choose Taco Bell 100 out of 100 times. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Trailer Park Trashy, Fries Avocado and Street Corn - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

A good fast taco place with bar, food was good for fast tacos and ok selection of beer and mix drinks.

The food was very fresh and quite yummy - especially if you like a kick to your meal. What was exceptional was the staff. It was my first time here and I felt immediately welcome. The personbatctfe counter was patient as I navigated the menu. The servers were kind and personable to every table. Felt more like a small owner business than a chain. read more

The interior is aesthetically nice and the staff was very friendly! The Tacos were actually surprisingly good! I will definitely be back!

Good but pricy tacos! I came here late on a Saturday a few weekends ago because I was looking for a quick and tasty bite. Fast casual tacos seemed like a safe bet, and it somewhat was. I ordered 3 tacos and it ended up being about $18 for that. The tacos were large and good, but not anything spectacular. The service was on the slower side, but that just may be Charlottesville in general (I don't know though, just my experience while I was in Charlottesville)! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I went here for a taco but ended up ordering a salad with salmon as my protein. The portion was perfect. The salmon was flavorful, a tad bit dry, but definitely a decent flavor. The service was friendly, the bar was crowded, and the restaurant felt clean. It was nothing spectacular or even anywhere I'd frequent, but it is another option in the area if I'm hungry. read more

I was so excited when I saw Torchy's was coming to Charlottesville! After spending 7 years in Texas, I am always on the hunt for a good taco, especially a breakfast taco. Normally I don't even attempt with queso, because I don't want to be let down -- torchy's always has been and always will be the best. We came in the evening on opening day. Even at 6, there was a line out the door. But, the line moved quickly and tables turned over before too long, so we had no problem getting a table after ordering. I ordered two tacos, and my partner got 3. I swapped out the sauce for the Diablo sauce on both of mine which was exactly what I wanted; I have had friends bring me that sauce from Texas before, it's that good. And of course we got an order of queso. Our queso came within five minutes of ordering, the swirl margarita within 10, and tacos within 15. Everything was delish, especially the Democrat and the Crossroads. I was so happy to say the queso also did not disappoint! Despite how busy it was, it was a truly great experience with the staff operating as if they were a well oiled machine instead of a team on opening day. When the weather gets nice the outdoor patio will be great also! Can't wait to be back. read more

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Fantastic Service and Inside Location, Damn OK Tacos The inside of this new taco restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The black, red, white, and grey colors just pop in such a unique and interesting way. The fire/Hell theme of the restaurant is interesting and sets the tone for the "spicy" food you have the opportunity to try. Some of the servers even wear devil horns to reinforce the restaurant's aesthetic. Speaking of the servers, they're also pretty great! I had a laugh with the girls up at the counter. They were funny and helpful. The bartenders laughed at my stupid "water on rocks" joke, and everyone there just appeared to get along. That's usually a sign of a great environment. Servers were attentive and never gave off the feeling that their job was tedious. The first food I tasted was their acclaimed "cheese dip." They put on the menu that this cheese dip has won awards and is apparently well-known. Does it live up to this award-winning self-advertisement? Yes. Their cheese dip was flipping fantastic. I couldn't get enough of this cheese dip, and I would not be shocked in the slightest if it really HAD won awards. It's house-made, and they present it with some different ingredients for you to mix in. The chips paired well with the cheese. If only ALL of the food was as great as this cheese dip. The tacos were underwhelming. For the price I paid, they certainly packed on a lot of meat into the tacos. But that's all I could taste; the meat. My friend's burrito wasn't anything spectacular either, but it was certainly better worth the price he paid for it. Look, the food here is OK. But is it damn good? Nope. I talked with my friends, and we all agreed that this place is worth 4 stars. I will return here for some cheese dip and to try something new. I'm sure this place has something else damn good or damn great that's waiting to be tried. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Cheese Dip - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I'm an austinite and a BIG torchy's girl which is why this location is so disappointing to me. Over the last year or so they have been majorly skimping on the taco fillings (for instance, my Baja shrimp tacos came out with three/four tiny shrimp, over 80% of the tortilla was empty. It looked so insane that I actually laughed as they put it down on the table. They also have stopped serving sauce on the side and instead put a minuscule amount on the tacos before sending it out. The flavor is good, the service is great, but I feel like I'm not getting my money's worth. read more

Just an OK place. Sat at the bar to get service and the service was lacking. Bartender was too concerned lining up the bottles on the shelf and how they looked over providing drinks and providing service. Food was decent. read more

Personally I think their tacos are a tad overpriced (sometimes 5-6$ per taco), but their queso is AMAZING! Like one of the best quesos I've had in my LIFE read more

We had wonderful service today. The staff went above and beyond for our kids. They are always friendly here. And the food was very good as always! One of our favorite places. read more

We were dumb enough to come on Cinco De Mayo, but luckily they seemed to have brought in reinforcements from somewhere. Had the food out faster than we've ever seen here! Food/drinks was great as always...if you like texmex this is the best around charlottesville. Service is always fantastic, especially Raz (who is awesome)! read more

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This place is amazing! Located right in the Shops at Stonefield this place is amazing to grab a drink or some delicious food. We decided on some margaritas and some chips and queso. The margarita, I ordered spicy and it was strong and delicious. We also found out that certain events they allow to go drinks and you can sip and shop; and honestly... who does not love that. The queso and chips were perfect and we had a wonderful bartender who was quick and had some small talk with us. Overall, I really like this chain and this location. read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Ordered tacos and waited 10 minutes for them . They were brought to our table packaged as 'to go'. We did not order to go. Taco was missing tomatoes and lettuce, and chicken was mushy. Tried to speak with manager but he was tied up with another dissatisfied customer. read more

Food was good. The grilled shrimp tacos were my favorite by far. Service was quick even on a busy night. Ambiance was really chill and casual. Quickly become a post work hang out spot. Great margaritas, good food, and reasonable prices. What more could you ask for? read more

Torchys opened up recently in Stonefield Shops and it's bigger than you think once you're inside! Very easy ordering process whether you do so through their app, counter or full bar area. I ordered a pork carnitas taco, Amber beer from Skipping Rock and a 1/2 order of their award winning queso dip with chips. Everything was delicious and the customer service was top notch. I sat at the bar and was greeted with a smile by Christian. They have a dog friendly outdoor seating area too and are very involved with local fundraising efforts with a different local non profit every couple of months. Pay them a visit and you won't be disappointed! read more

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I'm not exactly sure how to feel about this place. And maybe it's because we came in the middle of a dinner food rush. The food was good. We got a salad and tacos and a margarita. It definitely has its own spin on Tacos for sure. It's just really expensive for tacos and wasn't very exciting to write home about. read more

Good quick breakfast taco close to Tesla Supercharger . I got the Ranch Hand. Tasty steak plain eggs read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Brushfire taco on the left, Baja Shrimp on the right. Both amazing. Brushfire is spicy on its own, if you don't like it very spicy, don't apply the orange sauce generously! Has an awesome mango salsa. The queso is the best and a must have!! Be willing to explore new types of tacos and explore, Torchy's may have the right one for you. So glad there is one in this area now. Enjoy! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Brushfire taco (kinda spicy) & Baja Shrimp, both awesome. Orange sauce is very spicy, don't apply generously. The queso is the best. - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

A popular franchise restaurant with fresh street tacos. The Charlottesville location is always busy but there always seems to be an open table when you need it. The staff is friendly and happy to answer questions and make suggestions. Try the "Trailer Park" with crispy, moist fried chicken tenders. The queso is also delicious. read more

Soooo glad they put a Torchy's near me! I went while in Texas and fell in love. My husband and I went to this location on 02/01/2022 for lunch. The restaurant was very clean and had plenty of seating. The thing that stood out the most for us was the lady working the register and taking our order. She was beyond helpful and so nice. I wish I would have gotten her name for proper recognition. The food was amazing and came out quick. Definitely try the trailer trash taco extra trashy! Be ready for a little spice when you come here. The queso is the best, you just can't get any better. The lil bookies are perfect for that sweet tooth! read more

Imagine going to an overpriced taco place and all the tacos you order are ICE COLD...Is this like a snobby yuppie thing? I really don't understand. I want HOT food. And the queso was pretty good until i realized its Velveeta. read more

I've been a fan of the Torchy's franchise since visiting one in TX years ago. I'm thrilled that they have a location here in C'ville now. Our family of 5 came for lunch on a Sunday. The place was packed, both their outdoor and indoor seating. We love their tacos, chips, and queso - but be careful if you (or anyone in your party) can't hand spice. I'd say the majority of the items on the menu have a decent kick to them. Great fast casual dining with lots of flavor. read more

First off, Margie is a gem! We had never been here and she took the time to explain the menu and the items offered. She was so sweet and I loved her energy and enthusiasm. I got a shrimp taco, fajita taco, chips and queso and my husband had a burrito. We loved it all. We chatted the Juan, the manager- who was also very kind. We will definitely be back read more

This my new favorite restaurant!! Period. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: Eubank - We drive an hour and a half every week to come and eat here. Anyone that rates this place less than 5 Stars is absolutely Incorrect read more

Torchy's Tacos - Very very satisfied customers!! - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I came here on Thursday night. It was BUSY. The line was out the door, but it did move pretty quickly! I got 3 tacos- the Democrat, the Brushfire, and one with blackened salmon (I can't remember the name!) Mr. Orange maybe? I also got a frozen margarita, and tried to order a martini for my friend who I was with, but was told you can only order 1 alcohol drink at the register, and if you want another you have to order at the bar (where you have to wait in another line). We sat outside, there was plenty of space, and it was enjoyable. Our food came out super fast! The tacos are huge. I never complain about too much meat, but honestly they had A LOT of meat. I'd be happy if it was maybe half the amount. The salmon taco wasn't my favorite, but honestly who eats a salmon taco- I don't know why I ordered that. The Brushfire was Jamaican jerk chicken, with mango salsa, and other toppings. It was pretty good, but I could have done without the mango salsa. My favorite was the Democrat- which was more of an authentic taco (toppings wise). Overall I did feel like the tacos were a little dry, or just missing something. They did have sauce, but I don't know, I'm used to there being more juice or flavor in tacos. Like they weren't dripping juice when I bit them. The Diablo sauce I got on the side was really good- but very spicy! (Beware!) Overall it was a pleasant experience, the food was decent. I will be back! I think once they die down, the food will get better. I def want to try the breakfast tacos! read more

Torchy's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Service- We pre-ordered a Party Pack online for 4:30pm pickup on a Friday. We were running early and called the store. We were able to SPEAK to a CHEERFUL, HELPFUL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, human who rushed the order so we could pick it up 30 minutes early. Thank you! Food Quality- All of our 25 guests commented on the delicious, fresh, tasty chicken tacos which were still warm 90 minutes after pick up due to warming container and insulated bag. Salsa, guacamole and cheese were all fresh. Overall- We will be using Torchy's in Charlottesville, VA for more meals and catering in the future. Big Al read more

Hubby and I were excited to try a new taco spot- we love street tacos. And I'll preface by saying we were unfamiliar with this chain out of Austin that other reviewers reference. When we stepped in and saw the menu- sticker shock.... $6 for a street-size taco.. I will say the taco was really good (I got the Mr Orange, and it had a good size of salmon), but it was more than I have ever paid for a taco. I got the chips and salsa to supplement- they were way too salty and tasted not fresh- like they were salted when fried a while back, then salted again when served. My husband had the burrito with chicken- he described it as a good bean burrito with a little chicken, but other than that had no complaints. The vibe was cool for watching a game and probably getting drinks, but for food - not so much. Not yet sure if we will give this place another try. read more

Not great. Not bad. Middle of the road I guess. I wasn't expecting too much so I can't say I was let down. As for the food, I had two shrimp tacos and one beef taco. I really would have preferred the shrimp grilled and not fried but anyway they went way overboard with the cheese and onions. That's really all I tasted. The beef taco was pretty tasty but the amount of fat in it was not very appetizing. From my experience the tacos would be better with a little more meat and a little less toppings. Overall an okay experience but nothing special. I'll probably give it another shot for lunch someday. read more

Raz is one of the most helpful and friendly servers I've ever seen. Worth going to support him and his family. Hard workers, positive, brought a smile to my face. Oh- and the food was good too :-) read more

Music too loud. Brisket old and dried. Corn tortillas nasty. Need I say more? Service is good as are chips.