Just left this place. Rude atmosphere, they talk with attitude. They said to sit anywhere, so we pick a table that was just being cleaned, After sitting down, a few minutes pass, they all saw us come in, then ask if we've been helped. I said no. So a few more minutes pass, then the waitress brings us menus, after a few more minutes pass again, the waitress asked if someone has taken our order. (Menus still on the table should indicate to a smart waitress, that nobody has taken our order) I said no. Now 2 waitresses are asking each other if they want to take our order. 1 agrees to take our order, they both leave and 1 comes back and starts to talk with an attitude. We get up and leave, telling our waitress to get it together. This was ridiculous, we made our back in into town and went to Gordo's Restaurant and got service, and had better prices. Since Virgies Restaurant was closer to the house, I thought I would give them another try, NEVER AGAIN!!!!. read more

Virgie's was a good spot in Gallup for a late to go meal. The menu is basic but true to New Mexico. I had green chili enchiladas and the sauce was great. The to go sides of rice and beans were disappointing, but the price was still good for three enchiladas. I was also bummed they didn't include chips with the meals, but it looks like they do if you dine-in. The service was very good and the staff was friendly. Overall, I would recommend but suggest a few to go upgrades. read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Green Chili Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

Good food, very friendly waitress and cold beer. Nothing fancy just a good meal. Will eat here again when I roll through. read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Steak and enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

Good food and service here. Have not been here for many years. Old school Route 66 restaurant. Good selection of Mexican and American food. Had the three enchilada combination plate. Enchiladas had chicken cheese and beef. Sauce had some heat. Just the right small size portion of rice and beans. Complimentary chips and salsa. Nothing real fancy but good food and service. read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Combination Enchillada Plate - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

This place is where you go to get excellent beef stew with sopapillas. Their Spanish rice has flavor compared to other restaurants. The refried pinto beans is creamy and delicious. The enchiladas and tacos are on point. Service, it's good but not many servers. Be patient. Nice large iced cold drinks. read more

Family run restaurant in its 3 generation. Applaud them for keeping the business open during rough economic times, and difficulty finding staff. Everyone needs to be patient with restaurant owners - lots of work, and a tough job. Virgie's has always consistently good food and service. Staff friendly. Great New Mexican specialties and Non-mexican food options. Enjoy sitting in the bar, having a margarita and an enchilada plate, and watching sports on their TV's. read more

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE MANAGER , I asked her a question about my order because I thought we had had a little bit of confusion , I don't know if she was having a bad day but she said "I'm getting sick of you people coming in here and doing this" when I asked who is you people ? (Because I am a person of color) she then rolled her eyes she then was acting very frustrated at the register when I tried to pay and was getting very snappy with my boyfriend I asked her to please stop yelling and talking to him this way she proceeded to get louder until I asked to speak to a manger she then tells me he's deaf so he won't understand what I am saying I said okay I would still like to speak with him because I know sign language , (he was hard of hearing but was not deaf in the slightest) I then told him how she treated me and said she should really be talked to for her attitude.. on the way out she called me MORE THAN ONE SLUR . I am not kidding this was the worst experience I have ever had in my life she would not tell me her name but she didn't keep telling my my servers name , my servers name was not the problem. read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Didn't get a picture of my food I simply had a drink and the chips and salsa that I didn't ask for that I was charged for - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

Our waiter was really great. And the food was pretty good, except the tortilla chips. My complaint is that during our entire meal these random people kept approaching us trying to sell us jewelry and stuff! Every few minutes a new person or child came up to us holding a case of jewelry. They didn't care we were talking to the waiter ordering food, they just lingered there staring until the waiter walked away. They didn't care we were trying to eat our dinner or have conversations. It was really annoying after the first three times, and then they just kept coming! They circled the tables like hungry sharks. Why would they allow these people to constantly harass customers trying to have dinner? It was obnoxious. We just wanted to enjoy our meal. I would never go there again or recommend to anyone. read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Mexican Pizza - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

Our server was great! Very well mannered and great customer service! I didn't catch his name. Food was delicious and very well fulfilling. We came to the restaurant on the wrong day because it's grandparents payday. We couldn't really enjoy our meal due to the family sitting next to us with their children screaming. Chili was not hot, I love hot chili. #1 combo is recommended with red chili! I would come back and recommend this place. read more

We stopped here and were happy they were still open. They close at 8 PM on Fridays. Their website says they are open until 10. My husband had the Roast Beef Dinner Special. It was too salty to eat. It came with mashed potatoes or french fries and a salad, rolls and tortillas. I had the Burrito with rice. Both meals were tasteless! The service was good and it is reasonably priced. read more

Soooo good!!! I really like the chips and salsa, chips are a bit more solid when compared to others. I ordered and ate up the #8, cheese enchilada, beef taco and beef tostada with red chili. Red chili is a bit warmer than the green chili which isn't the norm for New Mexico but still yummy. The Margaritas are basic but do the trick and are definitely the goto in Gallup. I've tried margaritas at a couple other Mexican food places and it was like drinking Gatorade. The service was sweet and add to the vibe, but took awhile due to the party in the lounge. So I suggest calling ahead during the holidays. There are vendors that come to your table but they do not linger, it is a norm for Gallup. Definitely top 3 for Mexican food in Gallup area. read more

Probably the best Mexican cuisine in the town. flavorful food and always top tier service. Never had a bad experience here and I'd highly recommend a side order of the Sopapilla. Should be a 5 star establishment. The American food could be better but it's not what people come here for. read more

The wife grew up in Gallup - and while we were visiting last week, she insisted we go to Virgie's. Not much to look at from the outside - adult book store on one side, chinese massage on the other, and a sign that looks like it was designed in 1910. But...looks can be VERY deceiving. We sat down and checked out the menu (which matched the sign in appearances). But, they had some REALLY good choices on the menu. I ended up ordering a combo platter of two chicken tacos and a chicken enchilada, all smothered in green chile (when in Rome, ya kna) - no rice, extra refried beans. The wife ordered chicken enchiladas. We kicked back, drank some beer, and munched on chips and salsa. The salsa actually had bite (thought this was illegal in the US, but who knew?), and the chips were definitely homemade. Our meals showed up...and O.M.G. Best damned Mex food I've EVER had north of the border. The tacos were totally authentic, and the enchilada was to die for. And....the refried beans were fresh, homemade, and delish! The green chile (also made inhouse) was the perfect topper. Truly a meal fit for a king. The waitress was just awesome. Great 'tude...and at the end of the meal, she stopped by to check to see if we needed anything else. I said "yeah, I need a wheelbarrow"...without batting an eye, she said "we've got three in the backroom...just give me a minute"...then cracked a tiny smile. Perfect. ABSOLUTELY go. Enjoy. And yeah, bring a wheelbarrow. read more

My parents live in Gallup, so for many years I have eaten Mexican food throughout the town. This place is the best. I particularly love their green chile, not to hot, but wonderfully flavored. Unlike many bowls of Chile that one finds in New Mexico, this one does not include potatoes, though you can ask for beans to be added. Their rellenos are equally excellent, as well as the enchiladas. Charlie, the owner is almost always their and happy greets the visitors to ensure that every desire is met. I recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic New Mexican Food. It is not Tex-Mex or Santa Fe with the frills, but just great food. The setting is not fancy, and the patrons range from locals to tourists. The prices are very reasonable. This is a win-win place to go. read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

Stopped here on our way through NM looking for authentic NM style food and we got what we came for. It's a dive, I mean really a dive but it seemed clean which is what matters to me. The food was so yummy and honestly the waitresses couldn't have been sweeter. The let us sample the red and green chili to see if we could handle the heat. I went with red, the green was a bit too spicy for me. Hubby had the green. Also he got a steak and it was so tender and great. Much better than he was anticipating. read more

Tried to call at 7:30 pm to place a to-go on a Friday after a long day on I-40. No answer so went by at 7:45 pm and place was closed up. Don't know if place is out of business or what?? Does not seem interested in doing good business when web say open till 10:00 pm on FRIDAY night!! read more

Fast service amazing quality. Friendly and everyone was wearing masks. Green chili was perfect amount of spicy. If I'm ever back I'd love to go again. read more

Basic, traditional Mexican food. While good tasting and delicious, it's what you would expect. Service was the same - adequate. Surroundings were of the 50's. Support for restaurant (which speaks volumes) is mostly locals as everyone seemed to know each other and we were observed as outsiders. But, no problems and we will stop there again. read more

The place looks a little "divey," but it served me one the best enchiladas I have had in a long time. I got the combo plate with enchilada and tamale. The tamale was good -- the breading was not too heavy or thick. I got the beef enchilada with the green sauce and it was excellent!! If given the option, go for the green sauce! The negative: The tortilla chips seemed a little stale AND from my seat I could look into the kitchen and it was somewhat unsettling to see both servers grabbing tortilla chips and putting them into the baskets with their bare hands! read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Tamale and enchilada combo - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

This place is so good! I love New Mexican Mexican style food! The spices they add are always so good & delicious. Makes my mouth water. Ha ha. This is a local gem in Gallup, New Mexico (one of the local gems of Gallup). I had the half order of the ground beef red Chile enchiladas, Spanish rice, refried beans which was so good and two big thumbs up! Our waitress was very friendly and attentive - a true sweetheart. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. You get a hot, fresh tortilla with butter in addition to your entree meal. I highly recommend this place. read more

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In town for a few days on business and we enjoy trying local restaurants while traveling. Staff is very friendly and our waitress was excellent...very attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. Food was very good. We ordered enchiladas, tacos and an egg topped enchilada. Tortillas were soft, crispy taco was crispy, chips and salsa were great and the green and red sauces were flavorful. Some reviews mentioned vendors selling trinkets table to table, however none were present when we were there. Would definitely eat here again! read more

Virgie Restaurant & Lounge - Mexican Near Me - Gallup, New Mexico

Sandwiches between and adult bookstore and a Chinese massage parlor, this little gem is probably easy to miss, but DON'T! I got the enchilada combo plate with green sauce, spicy and SO. GOOD. They also have liquor which isn't very common in the area. Highly suggest going here if you want good food and a drink read more

This was a excellent Mexican restaurant. The quality and preparation. All Of our dishes was top quality. An excellent value and very knowledgeable waiter helped a lot in pointing us Easterners to try dishes. My wife also particularly enjoyed the spicy Margarita that was suggested. Five stars for down to earth quality at a reasonable price. read more

If you are looking for authentic Mexican food this is not the place to go. I considered the prices ridiculously high based on portions served. A beef burrito consisted of flattened hamburger patty in a flour tortilla, that's a burrito ! Some lettuce, chopped tomato and mayo on the side. Let's not forget the side of French fries. $12.00. I can't complaint about the customer service. Employees were very nice. I guess that factor leads me to give them a 2 or else one star would be more than enough. read more

Driving through on i40 and stopped here for dinner. First I'll say the location and surrounding business are a bit questionable, but don't let that stop you. The service is amazing. Our waiter was great and told us tons of things to do in the area. Now the important part, the food. Enchilada with egg on it is a first for this Texan. I know my Mexican food and this was foreign. But the green chilie sauce and everything was amazing. Long story short. Eat here, it's great. read more

First and foremost; two words, food poisoning. Secondly: our male server was great, however the glares and rude comments from the rest of the staff made it obvious that this Anglo was not welcome. Thirdly, "best Mexican food in town" really?(fellow yelpers) sorry this food was bad. I did not come close to finishing my meal, neither could my wife whom only ordered beans and rice with a side of tortillas. In conclusion. My recommendation, don't go here. read more

I was on my way to another choice while in Gallup and did a u-turn when I saw this place! Fabulous, authentic New Mexico cuisine green chilies and all! If you're staying in town and contemplating dining out, the make sure you visit,, you won't be disappointed! read more

What a pleasant surprise after a long day on the road. They make everything from scratch. The green and red chili's were both good, but my favorite was the red. Give them a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised read more

I had the unpleasant experience of ordering food here today. We are first responders so we have little windows to get food so I ordered the food ahead to try and save time to pick it up. The lady on the phone was extremely rude and talked down to me when I was asking questions. She ended up challenging me on the time of pickup stating," Well we're open now so we're going to cook it now." When I asked for a pickup time of more than an hour ahead as we were on our way back from a long distance call so we had a bit of a drive. At the facility the manager was very helpful and voided the order for us but the food was still an hour old and cold. I wish I could give a better review but the service from who registered the order was appalling. read more

Food was aweful. All three of us that ate got sick almost immediately. Not only that but then they have venders that come to your table to try and sell you native american jewelry and nick nacks. No joke, in the 45 minutes we were there we had NINE different venders interrupt our damn dinner! Like, for real! Oh, and they don't sell queso. The one star is only because the home made tortillas were the only good thing we ate. We obviously will not be back. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Small and clean lil spot... the Menu has various choices. The prices are reasonable. A shout out to our Waitress Cecilia!!! You are Aweome and Efficient. Your Customer Service is on point. And you are differently Kid Friendly.... read more

They made us feel welcomed. The food was delicious. It was a fair price. The margaritas were great! It's one of the original places here in Gallup. I had chicken enchiladas with the egg on top. read more

We stopped here on our way to the Grand canyon tonight. Some of the BEST guacamole ever at a restaurant! Great service! Great veggie fajitas too! read more

Best Chico steak and margaritas in town! If you want amazing Mexican food with HOT green Chile, come here , definitely RECOMMEND!

Virgies has always been a friendly family place but hasn't been open a lot lately due to Covid and supply issues. They are not serving what they advertise currently so be careful of the prices because they have increased. But Virgies is the only place in town that serves and knows what is a rib steak charbroiled and usually delivered the way you asked for it. But again they have gone up in price due to supply issues I'm sure. Great people great owner read more

Nestled between an adult bookstore and a Chinese massage parlor on old Rte. 66, Virgies is simply the best New Mexican food in Gallup. If you are passing through and are looking for the best local place to stop, STOP HERE!!! And do be sure to get your food with christmas on it. The red and green are both excellent. read more

After 30 years I have finally eaten at Virgie's Restaurant. It's been a long time coming! Why so long? Cause my lame father would never take me here when I was a little girl, that should be considered child neglect. I was a little annoyed that I could only pull up two Mexican restaurants on Yelp.com that actually served margaritas (or any alcohol) with our food. When I have Mexican food I want a nice cold marg on the rocks on the side. Is that too much to ask for in this small town?! So tonight, I sat down with my big sis and we ate some Virgie's Mexican food along with a couple of margaritas. I ordered the 2 tacos and enchilada. My sister ordered the same but with a side of Chile Relleno. My only issue with Virgies is the spicyness or rather lack of. I requested the hottest sauce they had in house. I wasn't happy with the green chile. So I ordered some fresh sliced jalapenos that taste like sweet pickles. I then requested some Tapatio, they only had Tabasco. My goodness ... what's a girl gotta do to get some hot and spicy food! (Hope the owner did hear me haha) I settled for the Tabasco and drowned my meal in the bottled sauce. If it wasn't for the tacos and good margaritas I would of been seriously disappointed. The only thing that would bring me back to Virgie's is requesting my cousin as our waitress. It was a nice delight to see her and chat. Overall, I won't throw Virgie's completely under the bus. Maybe on the side of the street (pun intended per their location) but I won't write them off. Our waitress, not our cousin, was nice and accommodating. However, the little spat the boss was trying to have with our waitress, the owner, as we were leaving was uncalled for in front of customers. He could of taken that to the office. We met our waitress outside and gave her a couple suggestion for her boss at his age to calm his nasty demeanor but I can't talk about that on here. read more

This food was very good and the staff very friendly. I would highly recommend this place if you are in Gallup NM. Real authentic Mexican food. I was going to post a picture but I ate everything. Lol read more

The worst burrito I've ever had in my life. Even taco hell burritos are better then this place. Tortilla with a patty of beef, sour cream and lettuce, that is their rendition of a burrito. read more

We ate at Virgies Mexican Restuatrant .The Salsa, ice tea and food was so Delicious. Plus the waitress are so Awesome. Stop on in and eat.