A Hidden Gem at Smith Mountain Lake…read more As residents of Smith Mountain Lake, we're always on the lookout for great local dining spots, and El Sinaloense Mexican Restaurant never disappoints. The food here is absolutely fantastic. We enjoyed their tacos and fajita salad, and both were bursting with flavor. The chicken and shrimp were especially delicious, cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional. The staff is friendly and attentive. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience with incredible food and top-notch service, this is the place to go. We love supporting our local restaurants, and El Sinaloense is definitely a favorite. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area or passing through. You won't be disappointed.

First of all this is obviously a new ownership group. Please call the previous owners immediately…read more Let's start with Parmesan cheese on top of enchiladas verdes. No! Then a cheese stick in the bottom of the tacos. No! An absence of flavor on both dishes was such a let down. Taking brisket nachos off the menu was an epic fail. Not to mention circling tables and basically grabbing your plate from beneath you. I will say the white sauce and chips were good but that can't save the meal that followed.

Excellent service and food! Waiter who served us was fabulous! Best seeting for larger groups.read more

First off the service was outstanding. Our food came quick and hot. The view of the lake from the…read moredeck is absolutely amazing! They have Carnitas and if you can do Carnitas as well the rest of the menu is a lock. Five stars on the Carnitas and everything we tried. Prices are completely reasonable. Recommend the lunch specials!

You could actually take a complete order instead of taking half of a drink order and walking off to…read moreseat another table. If you don't want people at your restaurant, don't seat them. Plenty of other places on the lake. Most of them want your business. Another suggestion... when you take a food order, bring the food that was ordered. Don't bring some other random item of your choosing. Never again.

Probably my favorite restaurant of all that we tried during our week at Smith Mountain Lake. We…read moreopted to sit outside on what had been a mostly cloudy day... then the sun came out and it got a little toasty during dinner. Our server was attentive, and kept all our drinks topped off throughout dinner. I asked her about the paninis and she recommended the blackened tuna panini. Definitely a good choice! (Next time, I may opt for the wasabi aioli on the side, though.) Would definitely eat here again!

Best Mexican in the lake area. They have a little "salsa bar" where you can choose from like 9…read moredifferent salsas. Their menu is extensive and not bad pricing. They did recently mention they will keep prices the same if paying cash, if not then they'll charge and extra percent due to inflation. I got the tacos al pastor and they were yummy. Quite authentic as they came with pineapple slices. The waitress was very nice. They have indoor and a few outdoor tables.

I have been eating here for years and tonight will be the last. The food is still good but the…read moreservice is terrible! Two weeks ago we came and ate and never got waited on the same thing tonight you get your food. You're never ask if you want to refill a box or even if you need your check, we stood up at the front several minutes before someone finally come to ask us what we needed. We then paid the bill after letting another couple go in front of us that have received their check the waitresses sit at a back table on the computer or on their phone.. I hope the manager will see this and the service will get better. I let the woman that checked us out know of our concerns.

This restaurant is located in a tiny strip mall that is very close to the Moneta library…read more The restaurant/bar is cute. The meals are reasonably priced (you can "build" your own meal starting at $10.99 for two items). My plate was barely warm but the manager reheated it. Temperature really improves flavor. The read sauce was delicious. I wouldn't order a quesadilla again but I will try other items on another visited. The burrito was yummy. One of my guests had the chicken fajita. There was only one tiny piece of broccoli in her veggies. She only orders this item and it was the first time it was just passable and not extraordinary. (Her four time winning streak ended) The place is comfy. If you get chilly, pick a table not directly beside the doors. The staff is nice. Even in chilly weather, the place was filling up during "rush hour." I can only imagine how crowded this place gets in the summer. I rate this place a B. There is something for everyone. You can order decent Mexican food that isn't as great as Cancun Restaurant. (But we don't have to travel as far)

This is the best mexican restaurant by the lake! It's even better than mexican food I have had in…read moreRoanoke so far. The prices are also amazing for the quality and portions. The owner and staff are delightful and the decor is clean and modern. I recommend the shrimp and rice or the carne asada taco plate accompanied by a fresh margarita.

Great food... Amazing service.... Recommend taco salad. Friendly. Convenient location.read more

Stale chips, high prices, small portions. Probably the worst Mexican food Ive had in Virginia. A…read moredefinite pass

Farmhouse Catering since it's move last year has only gotten better. Spacious dining room to eat…read morein and lots more refrigerated units with Nora homemade goods. He cold chicken salad is the best and enough for 5 sandwiches at home. Because of Pirate Days she has some specials and we tried her Rueben sandwich. The meat is real corned beef sliced thick but tender. Bread meat and everything heated on the grill while I watched. There is also foods from local farms, canned, jars and fresh. So along with my sandwiches and chicken salad for tomorrow, I got 2 lbs. of fresh peach's for desert.

Wow!! Exactly what SML needed. I cannot rave about this place enough. SO many options...and…read morefredelicious, healthy, affordable. I haven't sampled everything but popped in to get some items to-go for my parents who currently have some health issues and can't cook for themselves right now. What a great way to have home cooked meals without all of the work!! Just a little peek at some of what I picked up! DELISH!

Stopped by for a quick bite sometime, and boy were they busy. They have indoor seating and outdoor…read moretables with a stage where live bands sometimes play. The service was quick and not too bad. I just got a burger and onion petals. It was all okay: portion-size, taste, temperature, etc. Overall, had an okay experience.

I waited over a half hour to get to the host there were 4 people ahead of me. I get a table and the…read moreserver never came

Nice place to pull up in the boat after a day on Smith Mountain Lake. (They advertise plenty of…read moreboat parking, which is not the case!) I had a lobster roll, which was filling and good. The place was packed for live music, so we had to sit in the glaring sun. But good for them to be packed! Server was friendly, but service was really slow. Two cold sandwiches took well over 30 minutes to arrive. Then a 10 min wait to get our bill, then another 10 minutes to get our credit card back. (This was well after the live music had ended, and a lot of people had left.) So, good food if you don't mind waiting for it and waiting after it.

Frequent this place a lot during the summer, wings are always great and beer is always cold, I…read moreabsolutely LOVE the pickle shots and the Bombay Crush slushie, the staff here is amazing and Luke behind the bar never lets you get thirsty. On the weekends they have great live music that feels like a dock party , so if you want a seat you'd better come early and plan to stay late!

In the area for business and found this spot for dinner! Absolutely delicious! The steak fajita…read morewas cooked perfectly and very tender, delicious steak! Definitely will return!

Dude had his buttcrack out the whole time like.........it was vary gross and I would like less…read morebuttcrack