I thought this location was actually quite good. I stopped by one day while I was in the area, and…read moreI was starving after a day of studying and reading. it was in the middle of the day, so the restaurant wasn't too packed. They did have a quite a handful of dine in customers, but it wasn't too loud or anything. It seemed like they actually had regulars. I asked to sit at the bar because it was just me, and they had no issues with it. Once I was seated and had looked at their extensive menu, I ordered a fountain drink and the carnitas. It was quite flavorful, and the portion exactly what I was expecting. It was perfect. The only thing I wish I remembered to ask was if they could give me corn tortillas rather than flour. It was all still quite delicious and absolutely filling. The restaurant was quiet enough for me to do a little bit of more reading for school. From what I could observe, they were also a clean restaurant. the waiter checked on me an appropriate amount of time to see if there's anything I needed. Service was pretty good for sure. They were also quite accommodating and polite. Overall, I would definitely recommend based on my experience with service and the quality of the food!

Most Mexican restaurants serve food that's just okay. This was pretty good!…read more I work from home so I can get out and go to lunch with friends. My friend Kelly happened to be in my area and texted to see if I was free for lunch. Yes! It's my birthday week so it's a week of treating myself, so a catch up over a nice meal midweek with a good friend fit the bill. We picked Los Panchos because it was near where she was and an easy drive for me. I was out picking up a package so it was easy to divert to Los Panchos. I live nearby but haven't eaten there before. They have a huge menu and I ended up just picking lunch chicken fajitas with jalapeño added. It came with one side, so I picked beans. It also had lettuce, guacamole and pico, and we had salsa on the table. My friend got the vegetarian fajitas and it looked really good! We got to choose between corn or flour tortillas, so I picked corn. Everything was tasty. The food came out on a sizzling plate, which was nice. They cooked the jalapeño peppers into the dish, which was great and added extra flavor. The salsa was good, not spicy but flavorful. Our server was efficient and the right about of friendliness. I'll definitely go back.

First visit to this restaurant. Friendly service. Menu looked good. I went with the Carne Asada…read more Overall, it was quite good, and I thought the price paid was a decent value. It was served as one big thin slab of meat rather than sliced. That made it a little harder to eat, but the flavor was good. The rice and beans were also good. I did like the three salsas on the table. I only got one glass of water with no refills so that wasn't the best. But overall, the flavor was good. The value was good and I would try it again.

Went here for a late lunch on a Sunday & was surprised by how slow it was ! As many know - Richmond…read moreis busy on sundays. We got quick seating, quick service, quick food. It was nice and hot. Tastey. They gave us some sauces to use - i personally didn't like them but my partner did enjoy their hot sauce. The queso was watered down & not that good for costing $6.50. The burrito was good but could use some better sauce options. Got a 3/5 just bc the food could taste better. Wouldn't go back.

Blue Habanero is a Mexican restaurant near Scoop on Strawberry St. in Richmond. There's free street…read moreparking in front of the restaurant and street parking nearby. The ambiance can be described as eclectic and casual. It's great for big groups and relaxed lunches. There's a variety of menu options for food and drink. Our server was nice, but she didn't really answer our questions about the menu or substitutions, which was a little inconvenient. Also, we kept having to ask for utensils and napkins, which made our food get a bit cold. The pineapple habanero margarita tasted like spicy pineapple juice and was pretty expensive. It was pretty, but not worth the money. The food also was really average, but the portion sizes were good for sharing. The huitlacoche tacos were a little bland and soggy, the chicken chipotle tacos had a good sauce but were also soggy and the fajitas did not have enough seasoning. Not a restaurant that I would come back to, but I liked it's proximity to other dessert places nearby.

We arrived on Thursday night around 8 pm, and the parking was hit or miss. I had to circle the…read moreblock to find a spot, but it was pretty close once I did. I noticed the ice cream/yogurt spot nearby was hopping. There was a person asking for change outside the front door. We were greeted by an enthusiastic host and seated immediately at a booth up front. The server came by within seconds and brought us water and place settings. We decided to get the chips and salsa for an appetizer and a pair of melting chimichangas for entrees. I can't resist some chorizo and steak. My partner got the chimichanga without chorizo and with chicken. The ambiance was colorful with beautifully painted murals on each wall, and the atmosphere was undeniably loud. There were lots of patrons. The place was packed, even at the bar, so your mileage may vary. We received our orders within minutes of each other, so there wasn't much of a wait time. The chips and salsa were homemade, fresh, warm, and delicious (muy rico). Same for the entrees; exactly what I want in a Mexican food restaurant. The chorizo and steak were well-cooked, seasoned, and chopped finely, but not ground. I was in heaven with that chimichanga. We had to take home leftovers. The next night, heated in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes, they were similarly excellent. The night ended without dessert, sadly (too full). However, the server was quick and efficient, and he was always around to fill water and bring anything we needed throughout the meal. Great experience overall. We will definitely return here whenever we have a hankering for some good Mexican food at reasonable prices. I can recommend this place to anyone who appreciates hearty and filling Mexican food.

La Dona was a welcome surprise of authentic and delicious Mexican food. We tried the Al pastor…read moreand chicken tacos. Loaded with flavor each was a dish we will be back for. The Al pastor was actually grilled to get that charted flavor- something many restaurants fail to do. Plates are of course accompanied by a couple types of red or verde salsas. We had chiles toreados which were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Service was super friendly and attentive. Ambiance is comfortable and clean. A smaller restaurant there is seating for approximately 8 different parties up to six. No outdoor seating. Definitely recommend. Will see you there. Happy eating!!

Wow! This place has ruined me for other Mexican restaurants! The flavors were incredible. Not…read moreoverly salty like so many American Mexican restaurants. Fresh and beautifully presented! I tried the Chili Rellenos and the best ever! Also tried a tamale that was so good too! My friend tried 2 different tamales and loved them. She also got chips and salsa. Best salsa with incredible flavor! We both got the cucumber lime aqua Fresca and so refreshing with a little orchid on top! The place was adorable and the staff were super friendly and attentive. Definitely will go back!!!

The food here was good overall. I like that they offer rotating specials if you check their…read morewebsite. The daily lunch margarita option was a nice touch as well, although it tasted a bit lighter on the alcohol side. One thing I really appreciated was the patio seating. There's plenty of space outside, which makes it a great spot to enjoy the weather. Service was attentive. My main criticism would be the pricing. The lunch menu prices are very close to the dinner prices, so it doesn't really feel like much of a lunch deal. Still, it's a solid option with a nice atmosphere and good variety.

Decent Mexican restaurant. Upbeat music playing, full service bar, patio dining available. Place…read morefeels new. Staff is friendly and attentive. I ordered a taco, enchilada, chili con queso combo for dinner. Food was decent. Only had ground beef for tacos which I am not a big fan. Still tasted good. Large list of margaritas priced at $8 for regular size and $11 for jumbo. Mondays are $3 off on margaritas so plan accordingly!

Awesome taco salad!!! Went in on a Saturday about 11:30 am and ordered a couple chicken taco…read moresalads without sour cream. Was told about 10 minutes. Ready in just under 10 minutes! Perfect! Delicious!

Good ambience, great decorations and great cheese dip! They have a variety of things on their menu;…read moreI haven't had a bad meal there yet. Service is quick, servers are friendly, and overall, a good place to do lunch, dinner, or go with the family. Cute little bar when you walk in. We did recieve cold queso once, nothing that couldnt be fixed though.

Don Papa is great family environment with a large vividly decorated dining area. We can always…read morecount on a smile and friendly greeting. Your server will take care of most of your needs and several other team members will keep water,chips and salsa in good supply. I have several favorites here, fajitas are served sizzling. Chimichangas are excellent, Tiera-e-Mar is a treat! There are plenty of great choices. I have a healthy appetite and usually take home leftovers. Come and enjoy!

I've been to this location twice now. The folks are friendly, the drinks stiff, and the food is…read moredelightful. I highly recommend the Tierra Y Mar and add jalapeños. The building is in a shopping center of sorts, and is aptly decorated.

AMBIANCE: We came here during our break for our leadership…read moreconference that we had and it was actually a cool spot. It was spacious, a lot of booth seating area, it accommodated about 30 to 40 people nicely, so we were thankful for that. There is a ton of natural lighting, coming in from the windows, so that was really positive. SERVICE: Service was good, everyone was very nice, I do think that they were overwhelmed, and not usually used to having that many people to service in the middle of the day. At least that was my impression, but overall the service was good. FOOD: I really don't like to give bad reviews, and granted Mexican food is not my top choice but that's what the group wanted. Especially Tex-Mex food, this is not authentic Mexican food at all. So I just wanted some small things to bite on. I wanted appetizers. So I asked for the guacamole salad. You could literally taste that the guacamole that was served was out of a bag. They gave me lettuce, that could have been out of a bag as well, basically looked like rabbit food. It was not appetizing. I was like OK, well maybe they'll dessert will be good. My friend ordered the fried ice cream. How could that not be good? Well it wasn't. The fried tortilla was good, but the ice cream really did not taste good, and I think that's hard to do when it was simply just vanilla. The chocolate sauce, now that I'm thinking about it could have been old. And maybe that's why I didn't taste good? Really it was such a simple dessert, but it was not appetizing at all. The best thing there was the chips and salsa, which was of course unlimited.

As far as very Americanized Mexican food goes, this food is pretty dang good. If you want the…read moreno-frills, comfort Mexican food where you sit down and eat 6 baskets of chips and salsa, this is your spot. The service was super quick and friendly, and the food and drinks were served fresh and fast. The prices are awesome for the amount of food you get with any meal. I definitely recommend this place for a comfort food night.