My friend, who lives in Lynchburg, took me back to La Tacqueria last night and the space seems so…read moredifferent!, but still colorful, very clean and hospitable. We are from CA, but comida is everywhere! He always orders street tacos, but I ordered huaracha, and when I asked for mixed special meats (buche, lengua, tripa), they were happy to comply. So delicious. and beautifully presented. I miss the tortillas and salsa, but the varieties and quality must mean that most folks come back time and again to try the varieties.

Not sure how one of my pizza reviews got on here but this place has legit Mexican food. Definitely…read morerecommend it.

First the margaritas lime mix was excellent and I love how the waiter was serving with the Mexican…read moregrandmother cooking. The pork could've been better, but the chicken and beef was great and I hope this restaurant gets it area and occupation higher and better and love the details on the wall.

Quality food, this is best Mexican restaurant food in Lynchburg, service is great, local ownedread more

We went here last night and had a delicious dinner , it was nice and cozy atmosphere ..the table…read moreguacamole is a must. It was so fresh and delicious...my husband had the steak fajitas and loved it, our daughter had the burrito grande with chicken. She said it was very tasty except they put too much cheese on top of everything. The drinks were delicious and the service was quick and Hot , I would definitely recommend this place

La Carreta Mexican Restaurant is a very good restaurant for Mexican food and drink…read more Very good experience overall all. Wait staff was quick to seat us even though the restaurant was busy. The cleaned and prep tables quickly after previous people left and they had the table / booth ready in a short time. They quickly got drinks and took orders as we were ready. They followed up for refills and the food came out quick. Food was hot when it arrived our table and portions were good. Their Texas Trio Fajitas platter was good and their individual soft steak taco "street" style were excellent. Place was clean. It was too noisy for me at the bar and tables in that area. Inside the restaurant section, still loud, but not as bad as the bar area. Prices are fair. Drinks are well poured and tasted good. Overall, La Carreta is a strong recommendation and we'll be back to this location. We tried other locations and this one is the best.

Absolutely amazing!…read more Recommended by a local and we loved it! Upon arriving we noticed the beautifully designed exterior and interior as well. This place is full of details. After being seated we began to look over the menu and immediately noticed that prices. Being from out of town we were surprised to see the food reasonably priced. We even made the joke that back at home the prices would be double. Waiter was kind and attentive to our table. We ordered and food didn't take long to arrive. Another surprising thing were the food portions! They definitely know how to serve a meal. Everything was delicious! We left satisfied and wish we lived closer to come more often, but we definitely will be back when in town again. If you're in the area I highly recommend you give this place a try!

A place that comes recommended and stays this busy sets a certain expectation. Not perfection, but…read moreat least a level of care that shows up on the plate. Walking in, it felt like that expectation might be met. The room was full, the space was well put together, and the staff was handling the pace without any issues. The food didn't land there. **FOOD** We had a mix across the table. One of my kids ordered a taco salad with ground beef. Another went with the nachos. I had the chicken chimichanga with rice and beans, and my wife ordered the birria quesatacos. The taco salad showed the first problem. The ground beef came out loose and wet, almost soupy, and it never recovered from that. It threw off the entire dish and made it hard to get through. The chimichanga followed the same pattern. It looked right, but there was no real flavor behind it. It ate heavy without any balance. The rice didn't add anything, and the beans stood out for the wrong reasons. Very dark, pasty, and carrying a harsh flavor that lingered. That's a basic side, and it shouldn't be that far off. The nachos came out already soft. Not slightly softened from toppings, but fully soggy. That's something that should never make it to the table that way. The birria quesatacos were the only thing that came close to landing. They were passable, but not something you'd come back for, and not close to the best version of that dish. Across the table, three out of four dishes missed, and the fourth didn't do enough to carry anything. Nothing felt deliberate. It all came across like it was rushed out without much attention to how it actually eats. **SERVICE** Service held steady, especially with how busy the restaurant was. The staff stayed attentive, drinks were handled quickly, and everything came out in a reasonable time. No issues there. **AMBIANCE** The space is well done. It's inviting, comfortable, and built to handle a full room without feeling chaotic. It gives the impression of a place that should be more dialed in than what showed up on the table. **CLOSING** This is a frustrating one. Everything around the food points in the right direction. The problem is the one thing that matters most doesn't follow through. When most of the table struggles to get through their food, that usually tells you everything you need to know. **RATINGS** Food: * Service: **** Ambiance: **** Overall: **/*** Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it. I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too.

We had terrific service. Ashley came to the table just enough to ensure we had what we wanted…read more The restaurant was packed so I figured we would have a great time and we did. The bathrooms were deplorable.

Parking lot was full at 530pm. We were greeted at the host stand and told we were not able to sit…read morein the bar area despite it being only half full saying they "rotate" bar tables. So I guess we were one table out of that rotation - a truly ridiculous eye roll moment. Fine, we relented and were sat in a huge booth with bright lights shining directly down on you like you were being spotlighted on a stage. The waitress had no idea what beers they offered. She came once bringing drinks in a chipped plastic beer mug and we never saw her again until she collected the money for the bill. The food was typical chain food. Bland pico, beyond salty chopped mushrooms, cheap rubbery chicken, overcooked and over seasoned broccoli with burnt ends. Bleck. Just say no to chains.

Delicious Mexican food! Tasty, strong drinks. Friendly staff. Quick service. Fun, colorful decor…read more Great place to come with peeps or just sit at the bar. Support downtown!

This was our first visit to El Mariachi and we visited during restaurant week. It's a seat yourself…read moreand there were plenty of seats available on this Wednesday evening. The service was great and our waitress kept our drinks filled, chips loaded. Our table ordered the queso fundido, barria tacos, and a steak bowl. I didn't finish the tacos as they were very greasy and the meat had loads of fatty pieces. The bowl was decent tasting and a good sized portion. I doubt that we will go back based off the quality of the food. I would recommend the apple pie churro as that was really tasty. If you are looking for a place to go for some drinks and maybe some appetizers with friends, this might be your spot.

I've found some good food on low-rent spots at the edge of many towns, but this one was pushing my…read morelimits. Between the people hacking away weeds with machetes outside in the crowded parking lot and the indoor space that had no AC and industrial strength fans blowing just to keep people from melting in the summer, and the takeout container they seemed to have burned some holes in, it was on the sketchy side. The food I took was a vegetarian platter. A corn tamale was tasty, but I kind of wished I'd just gotten pupusas and hopefully been able to get some variety. It's a cuisine worth trying, and there is another similarly named outlet in the area so perhaps I might see if that one is in better shape.

I love this place! Super authentic and the workers are genuine, very homey feel to it, not going to…read morebe your fine dining experience but the food is delicious and priced fairly. Have brought many people here and they all had good things to say!

The two biggest selling points of El Cabritos is their price point and their longevity in being…read morepart of the Lynchburg, Virginia dining scene. El Cabritos has been offering extremely price conscious food for decades and is firmly planted in so many great memories of so many people. Yes, there are definitely infinitely better Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants, however the food here is cheap and good and again, many people have been coming here since childhood with their parents and are doing the same with their kids. Again, this place is not very authentic, think of this place as kind of a local answer to fast food places like Taco Bell or Del Taco. There is nothing wrong with that. You can get a nice meal for only a couple of bucks, that alone should be praise worthy. All in all, judging this place in that respect, I would recommend El Cabritos.

Daughter was vegan and they got her entire order wrong on doordash…read more She ended up with nothing to eat. The instructions were clearly right on the ticket. I will never order from them again. Food is very expensive and is not very good and not worth the money.

Stopped in to this Mexican restaurant for dinner with my family plus the extended family (10…read moretotal). The parking lot was busy due to three restaurants in the same area but there was plenty of parking, despite some persons parking in completely ridiculous locations (like the fire lane). Upon entering, the hostess seated us at a large wooden table large enough for all of us. Our service was a team effort but all staff members were attentive and pleasant. Drinks remained full and due to the time it took to get our food (slow for a Mexican place) we ate way too many chips and salsa bc they kept bringing them. The business was busy but there was still room for persons walking in. They have both table and booth seating with Hispanic music playing overhead at a pleasant level. Our group ordered a wide array of food from quesadillas (shrimp and chicken), kids meals with soft tacos, nachos supreme, bowls, and tacos. I opted for the Patron taco special - 4 tacos with rice and beans (asada, Al pastor, carnitas and chicken). The portions were large and filling. A great meal for a group at a fair price.

On a long drive and cruised by Lynchburg VA and stopped in Mi Patron. Coming from So Cal, Mexican…read morefood is beyond prevalent. I felt I can make a good pick. The place had good reviews so with my tongue-in-cheek, I went in and ordered. Great food!! Very, very tasty; very professionally arranged menu. I opted for the Chef's Special paired with a margarita-Muy delicioso! Very, very good food. The local Virginians don't know how good they have it. Go in-you will come out very satisfied and figuring when you can return.