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    Asado

    3.6 (138 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Honey Sriracha Shrimp Tacos
    Jess F.

    Phenomenal tacos and I love how big they are! Service and atmosphere was amazing. I will definitely be coming back.

    Awesome bartender Brynn
    J David H.

    Call me crazy but good beer and wings are sacred. When trying to find food after 10 PM I stumbled upon Asado nearby the UVA campus. The bartender Brenn was immediately attentive with water and told me about their half off wing menu. I ordered a beer and got two recommendations for bone in wings. Two baskets of hot wings hit within 10 minutes. They offer blue cheese or ranch. I had six Pineapple teriyaki and six honey barbecue. I was blown away with the size and how tasty! Brenn followed up with another beer order and could not resist another basket of wings. I can't wait to return.

    Double Smoked Bacon and Chicken Taco and Lemon Pepper Dry Rub
    Stephanie D.

    we had a party of like 20 and they accommodated BEAUTIFULLY!! and the wings were very yumm I've had rubbery wings before and these were the opposite. munch munch minch. sweet potato fries were good and the lighting was nice

    Appetizers
    Lexi J.

    I absolutely LOVE this place! I haven't had it since the RVA location closed in 2020. The food is always on point! Flavorful and reasonably priced. We did order fish tacos that could've used more fish, but the flavor was still good. The wings are smoked then seasoned and they are seasoned well! The cheesesteak egg rolls are my fave! The queso dipping sauce that they're served with just adds to to the "yumminess". And the Cajun fries..... omg!! Definitely a "do not share dish"! I usually don't like spicy, but these aren't overly spicy. Just the right amount of kick at the end. Our service wasn't anything to rave about. We got what we needed when we needed it. Also, most of the staff are students, so I don't hold anything against them. It's a little loud inside, but overall a great environment. You don't have to yell to talk, but you definitely have to elevate your voice just a little. Normal bar things. I will definitely be taking that hour or so drive to visit again!

    Chips and Queso with my pals!
    Emily B.

    Asados tacos are the best in town by far. Not quite a traditional taco but so much better in my opinion. Sriracha Shrimp is great and pineapple teriyaki too. They have deals for math monday and boneless wings and wine wednesday etc. The prices are honestly still too high for what the food is though and I hate the decrease in wing amount and the fact that you can't take boxes out anymore. The rule is stupid and i've heard that the managers aren't great. I liked the old way that this place was run. Anyways, the food is still really good and ambience is fun with good music played by staff who are mostly students. Margs are great with fun flavors and option for sugar or salt rimmed glasses.

    Rosalind B.

    I've yet to have a weak drink from here. They hide it well - the drinks taste like something you might find in a lunchables. Even the double margaritas go down like caprisuns. Typically, I'm at the bar. (Also, can't believe I'm already at "typically," here. *lol*) I've always had fast, pleasant service. There's one person there that gives off such chill and pleasant vibes whenever my daughter and I visit. I'll leave her name in the tips, if I remember to get it next time. The fish and the shrimp tacos are dope.

    Loaded Cajun Fries - Never again
    Lindsey V.

    As one of the most popular places on the corner, there is often a wait or the service is kind of slow. The food is pretty good it just depends on what you get. The lemon pepper wings are usually good, but I ordered them as takeout and they seemed like different wings than I had ever ordered. They were tough and almost inedible, I have no idea why. I also got the loaded fries which were just terrible. The atmosphere is very loud so just expect that if you go. It's just not somewhere I'd recommend taking a visitor of charlottesville, compared to other options.

    Boneless Chicken Wings-- Pineapple Teriyaki
    Justin N.

    Came here with friends on a Thursday night for their extended happy hour and 1/2 off boneless wings. So much fun! The food is decent. But their daily specials are what make Asado great. The atmosphere inside is awesome for grabbing casual drinks and snacks with friends. Being right on The Corner, the crowd is predominately college students. I ordered 12 of their Boneless Pineapple Teriyaki Wings and a Frozen Key Lime Margarita for around 10 dollars total. The wings were great and hit the spot. I also tried their Frozen Pomegranate Sangria which was delicious, and I would definitely order it again the next time I visit on a hot day.

    Dos Amigos, Baja Fish Tacos, Honey Sriracha Shrimp Tacos, Papas Bravas Tacos
    Jia Yang C.

    Restaurant was a little busy at 7:30 and we had a 20-25 minute wait to be seated. The wait time estimate was very accurate and we were seated very promptly. The lighting and mood of the restaurant reflected a typical college restaurant.Server was very nice and friendly. My friends got margs (strawberry, key line, blood orange) and they all really enjoyed it. Tacos tasted great and so did the wings. Will definitely go back if I'm back in Charlottesville.

    Loaded Cajun Fries, Baja Fish Tacos, Double Smoked Bacon and Chicken Taco, Spicy Garlic Chicken wings, Lemon Pepper Dry Rub chicken wings
    Emily H.

    Asados is a restaurant that I miss after a while. Ive been here many times and they were always reliable. My must get is the lemon pepper chicken wings because it is so flavorful but this time I felt that the seasoning was a little lacking. I tried the loaded Cajun fries for the first time and I expected it to have more toppings such as pico de gallo but it was really good! The Baja fish tacos is reliable and I always get it fried. I also tried the double smoked bacon and chicken for the first time and it was really delicious. I was pleasantly surprised. I'd still come here but I do feel that the quality went down a bit. The service is good, despite it always being busy when I come. I sat outside this time and they do have heaters so it wasn't too bad. Also if you get a drink get the frozen margarita with the sour patch rim. They've only had the sour patch rim once out of all the times I've been here and this time they didn't have frozen margaritas so it is a hit or miss.

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    Love this place absolute Charlottesville staple, Naina and the team do an incredible job!

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    Really good food. Great service out in the deck. Boneless wings were amazing. Loved the big fish tacos. Definitely recommended.

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    Great good good size portions. Excellent flavors love this place eat here often though we do tend to order to go

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    Staff was great; friendly and inviting. Ordered the smoked turkey sandwich with squash casserole…read moreand collard greens. The sandwich was pretty tasty and most importantly, the turkey wasn't dry! The slices were pretty thick (almost 1/2" thick). I would have preferred slightly thinner and just more pieces, but good flavor. The combination of the turkey with white sauce, slaw, and pickles made for a tasty bite. The sides were a mixed bag. Pretty good overall, but I could have taken 25% of the salt on the greens and added it to the casserole! The casserole may have had enough salt, but with the greens so salty, the squash seemed slightly under seasoned. I usually don't comment on bathrooms, but the hand dryer being located directly above the toilet was pretty gross. No paper towels either. I used my shirt to turn the knob with wet hands and grab a paper towel from one of the tables. Again, staff was great. The food was pretty good, but I'm not a fan of the bathrooms!

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