Gloria's was a highlight of my long weekend in Staunton. I ordered pupusas and yuca con chicharrón…read morefor pickup. The wait was longer than expected, and the service was below average, largely because the restaurant appeared busy and understaffed. There were other frustrated patrons having a similar negative experience waiting around as well. That said, the food was so delicious that I was able to overlook the frustrating pickup experience and still give Gloria's top marks. I honestly can't recall having better pupusas anywhere. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were full, and each dish felt homemade. I'm still thinking about it days later. A genuine word of warning: if Gloria's is your first stop in Staunton, you may not feel much motivation to try anywhere else for the rest of your trip. It sets the bar that high

Vibe: welcoming, bright, comfortable Service: friendly,…read morepatient, and quick Value: great value. The two of us had 3 pupusas and an entree for $26 (pre-tip). All of the pupusas were delicious - perfect blend of crispy and gooey. We had the chorizo pupusa, bean pupusa, and queso pupusa (which was our favorite). The queso pupusa paired wonderful with the red sauce in the bottles on each table. We also had the pupusa ranchera, which is a chorizo pupusa topped with a fried egg. This dish comes with fried plantains and rice & beans on the side. The entire dish was wonderful! The plantains were perfectly cooked.

Here's all you need to know about my husband and my enthusiasm for Blue Ridge Pizza Company -- we…read moremoved our wedding back one week so they could cater it! My husband and I are wanderlusts from Michigan. We decided to have an intimate destination wedding outside of Harrisonburg, Virginia - 10 hours from our home - on the grounds of a historic bed and breakfast. Blue Ridge Pizza Company was one of the caterers recommended by our wedding planner. At first, we grappled with the idea of hiring a wood-fired pizza truck. Would it seem cheap? Would it feel too quirky or casual? Would our guests, who traveled many miles to join us, feel disappointed in pizza and salad for the grand occasion? Spoiler alert: Nope. Nothing could be farther from the truth! We visited BRPC's commissary kitchen in November 2021 - our one trip to Virginia before the actual wedding in October 2022. We spent an hour chatting with the wonderful owners, tasting their food, and letting our doubts fade away. Our favorite items from that tasting were the bacon-wrapped dates, the Cider Fest, and The Meats. BRPC's customer service is even better than its food. Hard to believe, we know! We worked with Justine and Melissa remotely from the initial inquiry to the big day. These ladies were a complete joy! They communicated frequently and thoroughly, answered countless questions, and worked seamlessly with our wedding planner, venue, and other vendors. We chose three appetizers, a charcuterie board, a wonderful salad ("The Charleston"), and four varieties of wood-fired pizza for our reception. We also utilized BRPC's bartending services. They worked with us on signature cocktails - making recommendations and suggestions we hadn't considered. Before the reception, we were delighted by the smells of food prep. The scent of premium, cooked meats wafted to us on the gentle breeze and gave us a preview of coming attractions. Unexpected bonus! Our guests loved BRPC's offerings, and we all ate until we couldn't eat anymore. Several guests commented that it was the pizza they'd ever had. The bartenders were wonderfully courteous, prompt, and energetic. One of my favorite memories from the reception was watching the bartenders bust a move behind the bar. Moments like that create big smiles and full hearts. I'm thankful BRPC was there to celebrate with us!

Cunningham Creek Winery had Blue Ridge Pizza Co. as the food truck for their October Trivia night…read more What an excellent choice! I ordered the BBB - bacon, brussel sprouts, and balsamic. It was delicious! My husband ordered the pepperoni which was equally good. We devoured them pretty quickly. The edges were blackened but still flavorful - exactly what I imagined for a wood fired pizza! I heard that the margherita is amazing so I plan to try that next time. If you see this food truck around - I highly recommend ordering a pizza

One of the best food trucks around for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Coffee and breakfast sandwiches…read morein the morning, and grilled cheese, burgers and smoked pulled pork sandwiches for lunch and dinner! Lucky to have seen the truck at local events and now, it's serving breakfast at my office building!

Grilled cheese truck...simply magnificent…read more Jeff is very fun to chat with and keeps you entertained while you wait. Get the grilled cheese sandwich with the fuji apples! You won't regret it. I wouldn't suggest eating the pulled pork if you are on a date, either. That sandwich is stuuuufffed and it isn't pretty while eating. :)

The Frenchman came to my office park a few weeks ago. I got L'Capitan, the deep fried chicken with…read morecheese, cabbage and sauce on brioche. I added a fried egg as I like them on sandwiches. The taste was good, cabbage and sauce tangy without being overly spicy, and the thing was huge. Two chicken thighs in one sandwich which I struggled to hold together while driving and couldn't finish in one sitting. Came with a side of fries which were tasty and didn't get too hard when they cooled off.

Yum! Came across…read moretheir food truck while we were at The Winery At Bull Run. Everything on their menu looked delicious. Tried their Napoleon the Conqueror and Baked Brie. Both were well made and had plenty of flavor. The cashier at the food truck was super friendly and had a great sense of humor. Their menu items can be a bit pricey but quality ingredients are used and you can taste the difference. I'm glad we tried The Frenchman out.

We took the entire family (including my disabled father) to 2 Silos for a little weekend R&R. It's…read morea large venue with both indoor and outdoor seating attached to NOVA Live's stage area. There is accessible parking in the loop at the front of the venue and all the areas are accessible also. Beer selection on tap varies seasonally and they also offer cocktails. We tried the classic American lager, the Hefeweizen and one of the IPA's plus I had the Old Fashioned cocktail. All the beers were excellent examples of their types of brew. The old fashioned was also well made and tasty. Drinks service was very quick. We also ordered food - giant soft pretzels and tacos. The pretzels were excellent and the accompanying mustard was delicious. The beer cheese wasn't as good but that's a minor issue. The tacos were flat out delicious. More spicy than I expected but in a good way. Food came up within about 15 minutes of ordering - good service for a weekend. Seating was plentiful on a Saturday evening and we had no trouble finding a table - even with a concert happening on the stage outside. Overall a really nice evening out.

2 Silos Brewing in the NOVALive center in Manassas made for a really pleasant late-summer evening…read more I grabbed a table that happened to have a power outlet nearby, which is always a small victory, and settled in for nearly three hours with a series of beers accompanied by a delicious pizza. With all the doors and windows open, the whole place had that easy open-air feel that made it simple to relax, crank out a few Yelp reviews, and just watch people drift in and out. There wasn't any big band or any kind of show, just a reasonably loud background music that filled the space without taking it over. It was exactly the kind of night where I sat, enjoyed good food and a comfortable vibe at my own pace and let the time pass without feeling rushed. A very solid spot for unwinding. [Review 1266 of 2026 - 1628 in Virginia - 26444 overall]