They have both food trucks AND a new restraunt near the Food Lion at Genito Rd. at Hullstreet Rd. I…read morecan't speak for their food trucks, but the restaurant is outstsnfing! *The dining area is quite clean and nice, without a lot of bling or plants. They have some really cool pictures on the walls for sure. It has a clean self-serve soda area, The restrooms were spotless, too. *The staff behind the counter is very friendly and takes the time to answer any questions about the food. My favorite is (I can't recall the Spanish name- sorry! ‍) is the pineapple-flavored pork on a fried chimichanga with rice and beans - plus the Mexican corn is delicious!! * The prices are reasonable. The food is rather a fusion of old and new Mexican cuisine with other Latino street food thrown in; it is totally different than the "cookie cutter"/same-old food from the same local suppliers. * Parking is plentiful too. Food Lion is in the same shopping area, along with other small shops. They offer catering too! This is one of our favorites! --Doc Lykins, Retired Paramedic.

These taco's are on point , I'm in the area for work and am originally from Texas and was getting…read morealittle disappointed from the"Mexican" food around here and thinking wow, these people have no idea what awesome Mexican food tastes like . I'm so so happy I was wrong . This will be my go to for Mexican food while I'm here. Thank you el guapo for having these delicious tacos and yummy horchata . The food was fresh , the service was great and the restaurant nice and clean . Can't wait to try other menu options .

I decided to talk a walk to get out of the building and gather my thoughts and I saw this place…read morethat looked inviting! The ambiance was cozy and quaint! Once inside and I was greeted with a huge smile and welcome. Instantly I knew I wanted whatever they were serving. I ordered the Carnitas Bowl with pinto beans and all the fixings. When I put the fork in my mouth it was instant gratification. The carnitas were cooked to perfection, it was tender and seasoned just right. The flavors exploded in my mouth and something about the flavors were comforting and the heat from the habanero balanced it out. This is by far the best Mexican dish I've ever had in Richmond and surrounding areas! The prices are great, nice portions, and excellent customer service. This is definitely a hidden gem that I'm excited to share with everyone! This is a must for anyone who's looking for authentic Mexican food. I love it here!

Their 3 taco combo with 2 sides is so good. You can mix and match as well. I had 2 carne asadas and…read more1 fish. Pico de gallo and plantains were my sides. It's a great authentic spot which I was at first worried about bc I'm not a fan of Americanized Mexican food. The only thing I would improve is their salsa that comes with the free chips. The hint of sweetness threw me off, but everything else was great. Left full and satisfied!

I've been going to Taqueria Isabel for several years now. This the kind of place you REALLY want to…read morefind, as you might not even realize that it's here! The food here is up there with the best Mexican street food I've ever had -- maybe #2 for me! I usually get 3 tacos with different meats. You can have up to 2 different kinds of meat with a 3-taco order. I've had the carnitas, the carne azada, the chicken, the pastor, and the camarón. Everything is great, exactly as you'd want from street tacos. I've also had the quesadilla which is cheesy and crispy brown on the outside. Depending on who is there, you might need a little bit of Spanish, but they have always been patient with me, and I with them. Sometimes it's all English. Needing to speak a mix is a small price to pay for such delicious food, so don't worry about it! Thank you so much for such great food over the years! (As an aside, I'm not AI just because I used an em dash! Of course, that's what an AI would say, so I guess you'll just have to decide for yourself. )

I have been coming here for years and this is one of the best places to get street tacos! I…read moreremembered when this place had a smaller plain white truck and just this year they slowly expanded for a bigger bright orange food truck with more food choices! They used to have $1 tacos night on Wednesday but unfortunately, they decided to stop doing that promotion. I usually just get their street tacos and it always tasty and fresh. I always recommend this place for anyone wanting authentic tacos at an affordable price! Everyone is always so friendly here!

Finally tried the Taco Club food truck after months of intrigue from afar. It visited Riverfront…read morePlaza earlier this week, so I headed downstairs a bit early to get in line. The line itself took about 20 minutes before I could order, which was a bit long, but they apologized for the wait. I think they just had a huge group descend before I arrived. Had to be the case. Anyhow. Once I ordered the Latin Lover nachos without peppers and with pulled chicken as the meat, it was hot and ready within a few minutes. And so big that the box couldn't even shut. What a portion! I enjoyed the nachos quite a bit and they were well mixed with lots of cheese and guac. Maybe would've preferred more lettuce, but definitely just a personal preference to break up some of the carbs. I'd definitely order the nachos again but would also consider the other menu items. Each dish I saw coming out of the truck looked delicious.

Maybe I caught them on a bad day. I had heard good things about Taco Club but it was very…read moredisappointing. There are so many other places to get tacos around Richmond that you have to stand out, and these were just not worth it, even as cheap as they were. I will still give them another try and gladly update my review if this was just an one off bad experience. This taco truck was parked outside of my favorite brewery and I waited for the crowd to disperse before ordering. The menu is simple; they have seven items, from machete to traditional tacos, and a separate chalk board showing the meats available and any specials. You can pay with cash or credit card at the ordering window. I ordered two tacos, one with pork and another with steak, for $2.25 each. It took 30 minutes to get them, with some people waiting 45 minutes or more for simple items like tortas even though there were three or four people working. The menu board said tacos came with cilantro and onions, so I was surprised to see that everything was served as just meat thrown on tortillas or bread. You were expected to add all of your own toppings from open containers sitting in the sun in 80 degree weather with bugs flying around. I like being able to customize my food, but I think if you advertise an item with toppings it should be served that way. The tacos were completely underwhelming. The tortillas were so hard and dry that they cracked open when I picked them up and folded them. The pork was similarly dry as the desert and bland. I added some hot sauce to give it some moisture but unfortunately it was far, far too hot for my preference. The steak was better, more tender and had some flavor, but it wasn't anything special.

First time trying it: it was fine. As a vegan there were plenty of options. The tofu was room…read moretemperature; cold roasted broccoli. A bit odd. Spicy cashew sauce was great (I might have to go back and try something else just for that). The hot sauce was good too. I got the limited time apple pomegranate drink and it was pretty good. Service was good and friendly. For me personally it's a 3/5 but since I don't love "bowls" anyway I'm being generous and guessing that's part of why I didn't like it.

I've always heard good things about sweetgreen. I'm happy they came to Richmond and Carytown is the…read moreperfect place for this health-conscious fast casual restaurant. It's out of our price range but they sent a few coupons so we could give it a try. They have a high protein section on the menu and they provide calorie counts. They also have a board in store that tells you where each ingredient comes from. We were surprised by how small the meals were for the price. They were flavorful and we felt good eating them.

Came here to grab a quick bite to go. It was good and I loved the authentic vibe however I was…read moreovercharged. They manually put in the prices for items and it seems as though she just decided what she felt like charging and it was not reflective of the many prices. They also have a special where it says you get 10% off when you follow them on instagram which I did and showed her but she never gave me the discount. Overall the food was good but I was not a fan about the fact that I was ripped off. I was in a rush so I didn't argue it but I'm definitely annoyed about it ! Beware of this if you decide to come. Hoping the owner sees this and refunds me what I was overcharged as that is robbery.

I have driven past this place a million times and am so glad my North-of-the-River-Snobby-Ass…read moredecided to stop in! First of all, the food is GREAT! I didn't get much--just pupusas and plantains. But man, was it all good! They gave me the mandatory salsa (which was mostly liquid) and curtido for the pupusas and both were amazing. They gave me sour cream for the plantains and they gave me a gravy (not sure if that's what they call it, but that's what it looked and tasted like) that I've never had before, and man was that gravy drool-worthy! I also took a look around the grocery store and ended up buying some Mexican honey and some jarred curtido (love that stuff). Can't wait to try both! I love these little Latino market/groceries. The most authentic Latino food you can get! And what excellent service from the guy in the kitchen. Can't remember his name, but he was super nice. Will definitely go back!

Great tacos. Great price. They have sit down and take out. Good parking. Convenient southside…read morelocation.

My husband ordered food directly through El Gallo Pinto Costa Rica's website after working a…read more15-hour shift (and being awake much longer than that). He had been involuntarily assigned to transport supplies to Washington, D.C. for government-related work despite not even working for the government. He was completely exhausted and just wanted a meal before finally getting some sleep. He placed the order on the restaurant's website, which automatically redirected it through DoorDash. The order was confirmed, had an order number, and had already been assigned a driver. Then, out of nowhere, the restaurant canceled the order. Since my husband was exhausted, I called on his behalf. The first employee told me their DoorDash tablet wasn't even on, they never received an order, and they didn't cancel anything. Then another employee admitted they did cancel the order because they weren't working with DoorDash. During this process, I was hung up on twice. I then contacted DoorDash. Their customer service was polite and confirmed there was a valid order, a driver had been assigned, and the restaurant canceled the order. Unfortunately, because the order was placed through the restaurant's website, DoorDash couldn't issue a refund and advised me to contact the restaurant. When I called the restaurant back and explained what DoorDash had told me, the employee began speaking to someone else in Spanish while I was talking and completely ignored me. Every time I tried to explain the situation, she talked over me. I repeatedly said that all I wanted was our money back. Instead of helping, she denied everything and then hung up on me again. After that, they stopped answering the phone altogether. I was polite at the beginning of every conversation. It wasn't until I was repeatedly hung up on and ignored that I became frustrated. Mistakes happen, but the way this situation was handled was completely unprofessional. Hanging up on customers instead of trying to resolve the issue is unacceptable. If you're going to take orders through your website that are routed through DoorDash, then you need to honor those orders or at least communicate professionally when something goes wrong. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. Save yourself the frustration and spend your money somewhere that values its customers.

Prior to being diagnosed with Celiac (can't eat wheat (gluten)), one of my guilty pleasures was…read moregetting food from Food Trucks. It's one of those culinary grab bags where you never quite know if what you're eating is fresh, pre-prepared, good, bad, the best thing you've ever eaten, or hardly palatable. And it comes out of a vehicle. It's a weird experience that I 100% support. --Food: Every so often you come across a place where everything naturally gluten free, like 1 Smokery Pl., which is awesome news for me. I've been here a couple times and really have enjoyed everything! - Ghost Bites with Pork Belly: These are awesome! They're not really as hot as the name would make it sound, but they have a bit of a kick to them. The potato croquettes are absolutely amazing. I don't know how a potato croquette can be this tasty, but they're easily the star of the dish. They're crispy, seasoned impeccably, and have the most smooth and satisfying inside. The pork belly was good too, but really the potato and accompanying sauces are the real deal. - Smoked Chicken Nachos: Also really enjoyed these. Unlike the potato bites above, everything was more or less expected in these. That's not to say they're bad at all, because they're not, they're very tasty, but if you have in your mind what Smoked Chicken Nachos would taste like, you pretty much nailed it. - BBQ Bites: My fiancée got these and also really enjoyed them. The potatoes again were the center of discussion. --Cost: Well worth it and definitely in line with your average food truck prices. Most items are about $10, some the steak or fish being a little more. --Service: Staff is super nice. It's cook to order so you wait about 10/15 min for food. (like most Food Trucks). --Overall: Anyone that likes any of the descriptions of these items should check out 1 Smokery Pl., food allergies or not, as this is truly a great truck. If there was one downside it's that there seems to be an inconsistent schedule and finding them on any given day near you might be challenging. Other than that, easy 5 star for me.

A solid overall food truck that puts a twist on your traditional smoked offerings…read more The folks who operate it are friendly. The portions are filling. I ordered the smoked pork belly bites to start. This portion was pretty good, but I thought it lacked a Smokey punch I was looking for. I finished with the Smokey tomato gazpacho. This was the real winner, amazing really. Smokey, a little spice, cool and refreshing, sweet, etc. The menu items were fun, but id love to see some traditional options as well (pulled pork, brisket, etc.).