Traveling home from WI to VA on I-70 and searched Mexican Restaurants for our lunch. Although there…read morewere several options in Richmond the yelp reviews lead us to drive the maybe 5 extra minutes to this one. We arrived just as they opened and entered with someone who commented that in his opinion this was the best restaurant in town. We were not disappointed. The food was some of the best either of us have ever had, and we eat out frequently. The service was friendly and our meal came out quick enough. The prices were also very reasonable. Highly recommend!!!

This was a fun new Richmond experience. Richmond is halfway between our home in Indy and my…read morehometown, so it'd always fun to discover new spots along the way. This market has been open more than six years and sitting in my bookmarks waiting to be explored. It's part restaurant and part grocery with a few baked items (like conchae) to boot. We called ahead for a carry out order and tried the popular chunky guacamole, beef enchilada with rice and beans, salsa, and chicken chimichanga. We also needed a few items to make chicken pozole and breakfast tacos this weekend as well- they had fresh cilantro, tomatillos, jalapeños, hominy, and queso fresco. Annddd because we were hungry (and weak ) we picked up some snacks for the road like seasoned peanuts and Chile y limon chicharrones. Next time, we'll go for the horchata or agua Fresca. The gentleman working the counter was both friendly and helpful. The only reason dog holding back on the fifth star was the strong smell of fish or bad ventilation in the shop and the enchilada was a little greasy for my liking. The guacamole was chunky as others said- excellent! Enjoy this fun watery steps from the heart of downtown historic Richmond.

We'd give El Bronco North a solid 4.5 after visiting on Cinco de Mayo. The drinks were terrific and…read morethe food was delicious and served quickly. Our server Juan did a great job. Three of us got different types of fajitas and one of us got the Cuatro Ezquinas. The portions were very generous and despite the food being so delicious, we still took half of each home.

We have been regular customers. Today Food was cold, shrimp tacos (the special) tasted like fish…read morewith bleach. The beans were sour... never had sour refried beans. was told no manager on site. Ordered chicken tacos and still disappointed in flavor and experience. We never complain and still leave a good tip. No discount for the inconvenience. We will not be giving this place any more of our hard earned money.

Hubby & I stopped in for lunch. The restaurant wasn't busy. Salsa & chips were dropped off while we…read moreperused the lunch menu. The tortilla chips were delicious but the salsa was watery & had little flavor. I ordered 2 tacos with rice & refried beans while hubby got Shrimp Delight. He really liked his meal. I didn't care for mine as the taco meat was very salty. The refried beans were also too salty. Our server was polite & attentive. The ambiance was cozy with a typical Mexican restaurant vibe. Would I return? Maybe.

Friendly service. Like always, we were seated promptly. It's been a while since decor has been…read moreupdated but doesn't matter ..still relaxed, variety of seating and clean. All of the dishes our party ordered were super good! Oops no pics. Seriously, excellent quality & fresh. We will return.

As you can read from the other reviews, this place is not much to look at from the outside. And I…read moredon't blame you for not wanting to come in, but if you do, be prepared to dine on some fantastic, Mexican cuisine. I've had everything from burritos, tacos, and platters. Everything is good. Not to mention the two sauces that you see in my pictures. They might be the best sauces I have ever had. They have a large selection of cold, bottled drinks, including Jarritos. Behind the counter, they do have Horchata and fantastic aqua de Jamaica. The service is always fantastic and everyone is always so polite. You order at the counter and help yourself do a drink, then have a seat and they will bring the food to you. You pay when you are done. Lunch time is normally busy so be prepared for a small wait. Maybe 10-15 minutes or so. Adios for now.

Everything was great! Service was so good and friendly family business. The burrito was delicious!read more

Basic Mexican, a step above Taco Bell, but not by much. Having spent many years in Southern…read moreCalifornia and enjoying amazing Mexican fare, this pales in comparison. There are two smaller local establishments in Richmond that serve authentic Mexican dishes with flavors, freshness, and quality worthy of five stars. When given the option to choose where to have burritos, carnitas tacos, chips and fresh guacamole- this isn't the restaurant I'm going to knowing there are far better places to have a great meal!

Love the food here and the staff ate awesome! Great portions especially for the price!read more

What a great find. Quiet place, good food. I had a steak, Caesar salad, and loaded nachos. And…read morecake. Sorry I took a bite of the cake. Everything was good. Waiters sat me down immediately. Got my drink. If your local or you live out of town, Id recommend it.

Great tasting food and good service. Good variety of menu…read moreoptions. Something for everyone!

This was a very nice restaurant that really stands out from the rest of the other establishments I…read moresaw in Richmond. We came in during lunch time on a weekday and it wasn't very busy. The dining room areas are very spacious, clean, and well decorated. The tables are roomy, too, so they could fit a big party as needed. I appreciated the attention they dedicated to the décor. We had a basket of chips and salsa delivered to us as soon as we sat down, and it was great to have while we looked through the menu, ordered, and waited for our food. Everything was brought out by the robot shortly, and it was served to us by the person who took our order. We appreciated him checking on us during appropriate intervals. It was nice to be able to pay the check via QR code if you were in a hurry to leave. This was a great spot to stop in for lunch, and I'd highly recommend it!

The food was good and restaurant appeared very clean. Staff were friendly and service was quick…read more Of course the robot server was something new and fun to watch.

Went in on Wednesday for lunch for the first time. The staff was friendly and was able to answer…read morethe questions that I had. The dining area was clean with plenty of seating. As I sat there it began to get real busy around noon so make sure you have plenty of time if you go around that time. I got the Sweet Habanero bowl and I highly recommend trying it.

My wife and I were on a road trip and were delighted to find Hot Head Burritos. First time either…read moreof us have been to one of these and expected a chipotle knock off. Instead we had an affordable and filling lunch. My wife had the Hawaiian bowl and I had a make your own burrito. I was thrilled with the large amount of choices and the worker there was happy to help me choose a good sauce for the meal. The restaurant was clean and the interior had lots of fun decor and signage. If you're looking for an alternative for the cold and corporate feeling Chipotle's, Hot Head Burrito is an upgrade in my opinion. I hope a franchise comes out to the greater Indy area soon!

Hubby & I tried this place for the first time for lunch. We've been to the other El Bronco in…read moreRichmond a few months ago. The ambiance was typical Mexican restaurant. We were served fresh salsa & tortilla chips as soon as we were seated. The salsa was hotter than most salsas I've had at Mexican restaurants - not for the faint of heart! Hubby ordered Shrimp Delight $13.99 (Deep fried shrimp) while I ordered #23 combo plate ($10.99) of a taco and a beef quesadilla along with refried beans & rice. Hubby loved his shrimp & felt that the amount of shrimp was plentiful. My taco was good but the quesadilla was too salty. I couldn't finish it due to the saltiness. The service was okay but hubby wanted a drink refill & the server was nowhere to be found. We liked the prices & may give this place another try.

I booked a party of 22 people to share my 60th birthday party, which required me to call more than…read moreonce to achieve it, and the first person I spoke to told me just to call the day before. I am from the area but now live near San Francisco. On trips back here, El Bronco West had become one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The fact that I was trying to host an event here would need more than a 24-hour call ahead. The reservation for my party was simply a sticky note on the wall behind the cash register. When I arrived 30 minutes early to be able to look out for and greet people as they came, nothing had been set up in advance. I sensed they were waiting to see if we actually showed up. To me, a group of 22 paying customers would be treated more professionally, but it was what it was. The service and food were okay, but the real fiasco occurred when they came to put the sombrero on me and sing in celebration of my birthday. I had seen this before and had really not wanted it, but I forgot to mention my decline and figured I would just go with it and get it over with. I was not expecting to be sternly sat down and have my bearded face smeared with whipped cream. They clearly do not realize this is an act of assault! No one has the right to put their hands on you in an offensive manner. I was absolutely furious and in a state of shock. My love of this restaurant and desire to go back absolutely died in that moment. I really thought I was doing something very good for the establishment by bringing in a group of 22 people. But instead of being treated with honor and respect, I was sharply told to sit down to be put on display and have my entire face slathered with whipped cream. No one in my party, with the exception of one, was amused. Everyone in attendance, being from this area, will most likely be deterred from future visits. I am all for celebration and having a good time, but this was way too extreme. It went too far and was a complete violation of my boundaries, ruining my birthday celebration. One of my group recounted that she had been at El Bronco West during a lunchtime visit and witnessed a woman being assaulted with whipped cream, which smeared and ruined her makeup. Being at work for the day and having yourself desecrated is an act of violence. My guest noted that she, too, was furious. This proves my point that this restaurant prefers its sophomoric pranks over the sensitivities of its customers. Afterward, I spoke to our waiter and told him how angry I was and that this was too extreme. The waiter apologized, but it was too late; the damage had already been done. He did say he would tell the manager, but two days after the event, I have heard nothing. My memory of my special occasion is scarred in ruin! I will never return to this restaurant again! This establishment is clearly out of touch with its clientele. Be forewarned, if you plan to spend a special occasion at El Bronco, tell them no singing unless you wish to have your face slathered with cream. Debéis estar más atentos al respeto vuestros clients!