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“The fish tacos were really fresh. The place has a family environment. Each fish taco type tasted different, which was awesome. Never really expected the fish to taste different. I recommend the rockfish tacos on Tuesday and Sunday. They also have a happy hour from 3-5:30p.“
“Our server was great and so passionate about making sure we had a great experience. We tried a little bit of almost everything and it was all outstanding. Definitely a special night out type of spot but we will definitely be back.... the cucumber margarita was my favorite!“
“Ordered the seafood chimichanga and the ceviche, along with a mojito and a tropical margarita. Everything slayed and the portions were massively satisfying. Drinks were strong! Super bomb chips and salsa on the house?!? Staff is extremely attentive and friendly- many helpful recommendations. The atmosphere is fun (don’t miss the dope mural) clean, and cozy.“
“Grande Burrito Grill is my partner & I’s go-to place for Mexican cuisine!! This little “hole-in-the-wall” is so cozy that you can tell it’s owned and operated by family, because they make you feel like family, too! Been coming here periodically over the years & moved down the street last year— and even though we only dine in twice a month at most: they always remember and welcome us like it was just yesterday. The service is always fantastic. The food is always fresh & delicious, even when ordering takeout, as they make everything in house… not to mention that the prices beat out most other Mexican restaurants in the area… that’s a feat for being a small business! They will always have our patronage. ??“
“The vibe is very comforting and the workers there are very kind and helpful. The food is delicious I love the variety, from snacks and dessert to main entrees, you’ll find something to satisfy a craving. Definitely going to continue coming “
“Food was AMAZING. very well seasoned and just the right amount of everything. The service was good, waiters were so polite it made the experience worth it. I ordered the birria ramen and it came with a bowl of ramen (birria) and 3 birria tacos. 1000/10. I love that they also had vegetarian and vegan options for my friend as well.“
“This place will ruin you because it is so good. Everything about it is awesome, the food, the drinks, the staff, the vibe. Only downside is she won’t give me the Habanero White Sauce recipe! We will be back over and over again. There is a reason there is always a wait.“
“Great place for lunch. I say this only because I haven't been there for dinner yet. The food is great, the prices are reasonable and the staff is very attentive and friendly. Hands down the best Mexican restaurant we have been to in the area.“
“Excellent Mexican food in Virginia Beach by a mile. Bring an appetite YOU WILL NOT leave hungry. I had the new Mexico city tacos and they were great. Excellent flavor and just the right level of spiciness. Very fresh and worth every bite. Even when I knocked and broke my sangarita glass with some drink still in it they cleaned it up without spilling a drop and brought a small fresh made one without charging extra. Well worth seeking them out.“
“Discovered this place a few years ago but only just started visiting more often. It's become my new go-to Mexican restaurant. Great staff, lively atmosphere, incredible menu and uh... worthy margaritas! ? If you're looking to satisfy your Mexican palette, you can't miss with this place.“
“I love this restaurant, we go pretty often and they are always very friendly and generous with the chips and salsa and the table side guacamole is delicious!Kid-friendliness: I always bring my kids and they have a pretty generous kid menu compared to most other restaurants“
“Food is excellent and we always receive a warm and friendly greeting from staff at our favorite Mexican restaurant in VB. Venture away from the standard taco, burrito, enchilada, etc., and you are likely to be rewarded with a nice surprise. It's nice to support a local restaurant, especially one this good, so give it a try if you are in the area. Highly recommended.“
“Last night we visited Gran Maya, it was great !The choice of dishes was huge, our server Kathelyn was also very friendly and attentive.The manager came to us to ask how our food was and had a chat with us about European beer. Overall a big recommendation !“
“Very GREAT food. Got the burrito steak bo , it was yummy.Customer service isn't the greatest but i just think its because of how fast paced everything is. Food came out super fast and fresh!Lunch menu was nice , drink menu is a bit pricey, no margarita specials here.“
“Food was good. Came once before and service was fast. However they were less than the restaurant. This time took a while and got one about orders wrong twice. They just started serving Coke Zero but what I tasted was Diet coke. They try hard and correct their mistakes humbly.“
“Stayed at the Holiday Inn nearby and found this place while looking for food. Read all the great reviews about it and we decided to check it out. Definitely did not regret that decision. Everything was absolutely amazing. The margarita was perfect along with the chicken and beef nachos. If you are anywhere around the area, you should most definitely try this place out.“
“Got to try this stall in Sandbridge, a stone’s throw from Mello Beans Coffee.They have picnic tables with umbrellas, ample parking. Service was friendly and fast. They support staff working for extra $$ during college. Community conscious indeed.I highly recommend the steak taco salad. Other proteins are offered with the taco salad such as chicken, etc. the salad was made with greens that are fresh (no brown edges or limp leaves!), guacamole that’s green, taco chips, the works! The steak was perfectly seasoned and served in good portion. Highly recommend this place, worth the scenic drive to Sandbridge Road!“
“Good food, great service, fun atmosphere. Had dinner with a friend in the bar area and enjoyed every minute. I definitely recommend it. Skip the food court. Have a meal at this place!Also... the chips and salsa... yum. And my enchiladas were just perfect.“
“Looking for amazing custom-made pizza? What about some tacos? What about combining the two? The custom-made pizza I ordered came crispy crust, tasty ingredients, and with some barbacoa. Perfectly tender with excellent flavor, it's sure to make your taste buds say "wow". ?“
“True enough Bay locals and Citrus in that order had long waits so this place was pleasingly easy to walk into and eat within 15 minutes the fish tacos were Excellent as was my significants seafood quesidilla plus the staff that was behind the bar and seated us and took our order sorry didn't get name was very impressionable and made our visit really pleasant“
“My mom didn't complain once and she always does and to top it off she was impressed. Abe was our server and she was amazing great service, checked on us constantly and the food was hot, delicious and we will be backParking: Parking on a Friday is a little iffy“
“Great spot! Server was super nice and attentive. Food was fantastic. The chips were nice and thick, best kind, and good salsa. I had the birria burrito which I highly recommend. Fair prices. Atmosphere is very hole in the wall but that's part of the experience. Will definitely return when I'm back in town.“
“After deciding this place was no good five years ago, we finally went back, and wow. The margs are strong, the food was amazing, and the service was phenomenal. This is definitely our new go to.We ordered the carne asada and pollo asada and both melted in our mouths. I also ordered the pork tamal which was perfectly moist and well seasoned!“
“The food was amazing! I am normally not the type to finish my food on the first go round, but I couldn’t help myself! Our waiter was extremely attentive and pleasant. If I wasn’t just passing through, this would definitely be my go-to Mexican restaurant. We ordered the birria tacos, queso dip, pina pollo, and a nice cold beer to complement.“
“Great sports bar with a welcoming and casual laid back atmosphere. And the food is to die for; make sure to try their Daytona wings and beer battered fries if you haven't already. And both the front of house and back of house staff are super friendly and go way past above and beyond in their customer service. They also have all the sports packages for whatever is in season and I think they show boxing and mixed martial arts PPVs too, and they do a themed trivia night every week tooParking: It's in a big shopping center complex so there's plenty of parking spaces available, especially at night after all the other businesses have closed for the day.“
“Was stationed in the area from 2005 - 2009 years, and I ate there every chance I could. Was in the area on business FEB 2024 and took my coworkers there for dinner. Food and atmosphere are still outstanding!!! Would recommend to anyone!!!“
“Very good food. It was a Friday night and they were extremely busy but still only had to wait 10 minutes. Seafood dip was very good. Has crab meat and shrimp in it. Had the Texas fajita quesadilla and hubby had the San Jose burrito. Everything was goodddd! Great white sauce too!“
“Usually stop by here to grab a quick bite to go. Huge portions and pretty affordable price. Lots of hot sauce options. Always plenty of seating availble, be it tabletop or at the bar.The have a reward program so be sure to sign up. It's totally worth it and the saving can come when least expected.“
“Great food! ALWAYS FRIENDLY! We love coming her Friday nights with all our family. We also love coming on Sundays and Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Thursdays and Saturdays! Did I say they have great food and are ALWAYS FRIENDLY?!“
“This spot is an absolute must visit when you’re in Bryson City! The bagel sandwiches are by far the best thing I have ever eaten. The ingredients are fresh and paired beautifully on the sandwiches. The coffee is also made very well!! Thank you La Dolce Vita for serving us for breakfast two days in a row while my wife and I stayed in Bryson City! The vibe in here is also very chill, relaxed, and clean.“
“Amazing locally owned small business. Authentic Tacos, with quality flavor and ingredients. I believe they also are "Day Dream Burritos" on Doordash. Which I have also had and WOW. It's $17 for a Burrito after tax, but they're MASSIVE. I could only eat 2/3rds and I was starving when I started. The ingredients were flavorful and decent quality, it was delicious after a night out on the town.Only complaint: my burrito had VERY little Carne Asada tho I paid extra for it. There was also avocado missing from both myself and partners burritos even tho it said it came on both. (I was sad, I was looking forward to my healthy fats.)Would I eat here again? Absolutely.Is it worth the price? I think so.I would just make sure they got the order right and that they LABEL the burritos cause we both ate half way through before we could tell whose is whose.“
“We've been eating at Plaza Azteca on Providence for a long time. We knew this restaurant was here but never stopped. Today we did. Maybe not as fancy as the Providence location but the food was better. The chips were better. The red sauce was better. The white sauce was better. The rice was better. The enchiladas were better. The shredded beef in the enchiladas was better. The flan was better. The steak was better. I was surprised. We called the manger over to compliment the food. We learned he's been there for 26 years and tastes the food everyday all day to make sure everything is up to his standards. I could taste his standards. We will be back.“
“This place is exactly what you want when you're going for street tacos. Their bowls are also super appealing. Limited drink options but all good. The food is wonderful. Incredibly flavorful and exactly the right amount portion-wise. Picture is the Birria tacos w/consumer and sweet plantains.Parking: So you can either pull in at the wawa and park in their lot that offers around 10 spaces. Or into the goodwill and there's plenty of parking available within steps of the restaurant.“
“Yo quiero chimichangas y chile coloradoYo tengo el dinero para un steak picadoLas flautas y tamales, siempre muy buenoY el chile rellenoYou see, I just gotta have a tostada, carne asadaThat's right, I want the whole enchiladaMy only addiction has to do with a flour tortillaI need a quesadillaI love to stuff my face with tacos al carbónWith my friends, or when I'm all aloneYo tengo mucho hambre y ahora lo quieroUn burrito rancheroSo give me something spicy and hot, nowBreak out the menu, what you got, now?Oh, would you tell the waiter I'd like to have sour cream on the sideYou better make sure the beans are refriedWell, there's not a taco big enough for a man like meThat's why I order two or threeLet me give you a tip, just try a nacho chipIt's really good with bean dipI eat uno, dos, tres, quatro burritosPretty soon I can't fit in my SpeedosWell, I hope they feed us lots of chicken fajitasAnd a pitcher of margaritasWell, the combination plates all come with beans and riceThe taquitos here are very niceNow I'm down on my knees, we need some extra tomatoes and cheeseAnd could you make that separate checks, please?"Buenos noches, senor.bienvenido a el burritos casa de salsa.tenemos muchos platos muy sabrosos si puedorecomendar el ardiente pollo al infierno muy delicioso.sus ojos se quemaran, su estomago estara en fuego,se quedaran en el baño por una semana,entiendes lo que digo gringo estupido tonto?"Well, the food is coming, I can hardly waitNow watch your fingers, careful hot plate!What you think you're doing with my chile con queso?Well, if you want some, just say soOh boy, pico de galloThey sure don't make it like this in OhioNo gracias, yo quiero jalepeños, nada másYou can toss away the hot sauce¿Donde estan los nachos? Holy frijole!You better get me a bowl of guacamoleY Usted, Eugene? Why's your face turning green?Don't you like pinto beans?You want some more cinnamon crispas?If you don't, hasta la vistaJust take the rest home in a doggie bag if you wannaYou can finish it mañanaWell, it's been a pleasure, I can't eat no moreSeñor, la cuenta, por favorIf you ain't tried real Mexican cooking, well, you oughtaJust don't drink the water“
“We eat here about once or twice a week. The service is very attentive and friendly. It has that "your family here" feel. Super nice people that serve great tasting authentic Mexican food at a reasonable price. Their drinks are creative and not lacking on alcohol content. El Charro is just a super comfortable place to eat a great meal and have a cocktail served by friendly, hard-working people who have your best interest at heart. Highly recommended.Hope to see you there!!“
“Husband and I stopped by for a late lunch. Their michelada is the best I have had here since moving from San Diego. The tortillas are for sure hand made and so fresh. I had the birria tacos, and they were absolutely phenomenal. This place is a must-visit for anyone craving delicious Mexican food and authentic drinks.“
“I was having a rough day on 2/4/24Came in to get some food to go..The black gentleman working the register was so nice. He must have noticed I looked sad and he offered me a brownie. When I got my food bag he put a note on it that said “you got this”When I got home and opened it there were two more notes they said “keep your head up” and “keep going”This man is an angel of God.thank you kind sir I wish I knew your name.You have given me hope and I couldn’t ever say thank you enough. “
“Cozy place. Very efficient service. Ask for more salsa and the white dip, you get it no questions asked. I ordered taco mazatlan which is fish tacos. It was really good, fresh and well seasoned. Also recommend their flan and churros (stuffed with caramel) - they were yummy I forgot to take a picture! Will definitely come back to try other menu selections!“
“It was my first experience there and it was an amazing one. The staff is so friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in the door. Gladis at the bar was amazingly professional and sooo accommodating to all my requests. Andre was so on point and when I requested to be moved from the bar to a table he immediately took charge and made sure I was comfortable and all my things were moved perfectly. The show that night was amazing, El Compa Chentillo; what a spectacle of talent. I will definitely visit again.Kid-friendliness: Very healthy and family oriented environment. Definitely safe for kids.“
“I love their sopes. We get them a couple of times a month. Portions are large and good is always delicious and fresh. Pricing is very fair for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend you check them out, you won't regret it.Kid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes“
“My friend and I stumbled upon this spot pretty late last night and had an amazing time. The service was swift, friendly, and answered any questions we had including recommendations on cocktails/food. The wings were the best wings I’ve ever had and well worth the drive from Richmond. The jalapeño garlic hot sauce was also so good that I bought a bottle. We will be back!“
“Nice quiet spot for a quick lunch. Me and my daughter spotted this spot while looking for the Chinese restaurant in the same plaza. She did "rock, paper scissors and decided to go to Maragita Grill. The place was kinda dark but the waitress was very friendly and made suggestions on what was good to eat. The food was hot and fresh and did not disappoint. I'd recommend them and would visit again.“
“Pretty typical Mexican place. I would put this one above average. Large, attractive dining room. Very attentive service. Extensive menu. We had the molechete (sp?). We'll have that again. I would say the desserts were ok, nothing special, but dessert isn't why I choose a Mexican restaurant. Reasonable prices. Positive experience overall.Parking: Parking is no problem at this upscale strip mall.“
“The food was delicious. The service was "ok". There was just my friends and I and another family and the waiters did not come back to check on us. We ordered Tableside Guac and then had to wait and try to flag down a waiter to get chips as we were out...and just had freshly made guacamole! The robot is a cool touch but obviously we still need humans...no the robot did not check on us either.Vegetarian options: It is always better if there are MORE Vegan and Vegetarian options.“
“I'm always down for new mexican spots... Especially after eating authentic while traveling. I ordered a few things to devour after enjoying my HH Margaritazzzz. The plantanos frito was ahhhhmazing. Plaintains were cooked perfectly, served piping hot and edges crystalized to the gods above. Accompanied by the best beans i've ever had in my life.Pause- Warning! Lol this review is turning into "all about the beans, babyyyy" cue the music!My loves, idk but these beans were made by the higher power himself. I'm thinking about going back again today just for the beans and plantains. I also ordered fajitas, they are served with two homemade corn tortillas. Who can't go wrong with fajitas?! Anyway- enjoy & if you decide to go- grab some beans & plantains and drop 'em off at my job. Lol“
“Guads is always the great spot for Mexican in the 757. The drinks and food are always on point and the the service makes IT even better. Wilfredo our server was super friendly and made sure we were happy with everything. Great customer service and Love “
“Had a lovely lunch date with my teenager today at Plaza Azteca. Per usual we were greeted with a smile and sat quickly at a table. The waiter got our order in smoothly and we had our food within 10 minutes. Everything was perfect and taste wonderful“
“(WATCH OUT: for some reason when trying to review a new place call "tienda y tortillería Natasha" it brings you here. And this is a total different place. Make sure you are aware of this when reviewing, I ALMOST gave a one star to this wonderful place)THIS IS FOR TIENDA TAPATIAWonderful variety of Latin items. Great serviceParking not the best.Definitely recommend“
“We went on a Thursday afternoon, not a soul in there. We were greeted with menus and immediately went to our table. The chips, salsa, and white sauce are amazing. We ordered the queso dip and it was the best I've ever had. The vibe was very welcoming and busy was a overall amazing experience.“
“WOW!!Came here on a whim with zero expectations and we were blown away. Friday night chaos and we were seated in a matter of minutes.Our waitress, Salma, was so attentive and happy! Our food came out quick and the plates were LOADED! I took half my plate full and still left so full I was waddling.The salsa was fresh, the avocados were perfect, they had vegetarian options, and reasonably priced drinks. We will be back often!“