I get carry out here, frequently! I enjoy the chicken and steak tacos and I always get double rice cause I don't like beans. I love how each to-go order comes with chips, white sauce + salsa! Recently also got guac as well, yummy. Also, don't get the frozen margarita unless you're done working for the day.. pretty strong! read more

Went here for lunch in the middle of working, it's a bit in the middle of nowhere. Even so, the service is impeccable. I usually rate 5* for good service and great food, but I wish I could give 6* for this place. Aside from the great service from Able, our server, and the delicious food, the atmosphere was spot on. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant that was so authentic that more than half the clientele spoke exclusively Spanish. My burrito was full of chicken and shrimp and smothered in cheese sauce, which I love, and everything was seasoned perfectly. I want to come back for dinner sometime so I can get a drink. I saw a margarita as it passed my treacle and it looked beautiful, plus they have small, medium, and jumbo! read more

El Caporal - Richmond - Lunch menu - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Have been going to El Caporal since I was a little kid and it's always been the BEST! Food, service, and vibes are always a 10/10 here. They always go above and beyond to provide an amazing dining experience and truly care about their customers and the quality of their food and drinks. They have the best white sauce and arroz con pollo in town. Love it here! Cant wait to go back! read more

My favorite Mexican joint in RVA! You can tell we come here a lot from the welcoming greetings from all the folks here! We ordered takeout to support this restaurant during the Corona crisis...carnitas tacos, Mexican rice, queso, guac and tortillas! Time to chow down! Gracias El Cap for staying open and serving your loyal customers! read more

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I usually come in here and usually the service is pretty decent but tonight it was terrible. My waiter (Juvenal Murillo) who has served me before ended up seating me but took forever to come by to take my order so I had to ask another waiter to. He eventually came out but it was too late. My food came out and not once did he come by to check on me for a refill on water, extra napkins, etc. I paid for the check and expressed my concerns to the cashier and she didn't seem really seem to care, her apology was not genuine. I should not have tipped anything but I know how the restaurant industry works. The customer service needs to be better for some servers! read more

Have been here a few times and I really enjoy the food. The building is like a small home and gives nice warm vibes inside. I really do enjoy coming here to catch up with my friends and have some good Mexican dishes. Their drink menu has a few good items to check out as well. The service is quick and friendly. This place does get busy really quickly during their busy hours so be prepared for a wait. read more

Hands down the best Mexican food that I've had in Richmond. The sauces were absolutely amazing and the chicken in both my enchilada and burrito was so tender and delicious. I treated myself to two skinny margaritas, and they were huge and too easy to drink! Our server was so sweet and attentive. The environment was super chill and had cute booths for us to sit in. Definitely will be back! read more

El Caporal - Richmond - Enchilada, burrito, with beans and rice and skinny marg! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'm serious.... It's an old Long John Silvers.... The teenagers are obsessed with this place.... It just a social gathering place between when your parents drop you off and pick you up......it's straight up AVERAGE.... No offense but that's the truth... the Queso is POWDERED Cheese with condensed milk... seriously.......:Fat Tuesdays in Minneapolis has better margaritas ..... don't wear the lice infested Sombrero...... the 7/11 next door has better roller food.... No offense brutally honest..... read more

El Caporal is a small place that at one time was a Long John Silvers. The decor was very nice, very ethnic, which I absolutely loved. I had the Burrito Macho Esteban, a large burrito with steak and chorizo with the usual vegetables added. There was enough heat to make it super good. My husband had the Tacos al Pastor, which he said was good. The jumbo margaritas earn their name. They are huge! As for the service, our server was very friendly and attentive. I guess because it's so small, food comes out pretty quickly. I would return here, although it is not my favorite Mexican restaurant in RVA. read more

Good food and prices. It's a nice small place with cozy atmosphere. Definitely worth a try

Hair in the food Cramped as all get out Parking is a nightmare Was weirdly hot inside Hard pass read more

Not bad, but....... I decide if I want to return to a restaurant based on how much I like the tacos. Wondering if they get them from Taco Bell. I like Taco Bell but when I go to a restaurant I want real tacos in a fried shell not a pre-formed fake shell. No thanks. read more

I love El Cap. Texas Fajitas are my favorite. The staff is always friendly, the food is seasoned very well and plentiful. The guacamole is delicious and the white sauce they serve with the salsa and chips is amazing. You can't go wrong with anything you order from here. read more

Nice little Mom and Pop Mexican restaurant. My family had dinner here one night after a Volleyball game at nearby Freeman HS. Conveniently located. Service was fast and friendly. They have margaritas and sell wine by the half carafe. Food was tasty. The only nit from the family was that they use iceberg lettuce in their taco salads. Comfy booths. Enjoyed our meals. We'll be back. read more

This is by far one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to and I have been to a lot. #1 THE FOOD. I got the quesadilla fajita. This was stuffed with grilled chicken, green peppers, red onion, tomatoes and it was layered with melted, creamy cheese. Every bite of the food just melted in my mouth. #2) The Atmosphere. It was just the right size, lively, friendly, and busy with lots of happy customers. #3) The Service. We never had to wait for anything. Perfect service, they were all so kind. My fiancé and I will be coming here again and we will be telling everyone how amazing this little hidden treasure this Mexican restaurant truly is! read more

El Caporal - Richmond - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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El Caporal is my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Richmond. The service is awesome, the food is awesome, EVERYTHING IS AWESOMEEEEE! Sometimes there is a wait to get a table as it's a smaller restaurant than other places around town. However, the wait is never that long and it's worth it even if it is. I love that the complimentary chips comes with both the salsa and the white sauce. Everything I've tried on the menu has been delicious (the fajitas, chicken encebollado, burrito Kevin, carnitas) and leaves you full and satisfied. The portions are huge and enough for you to take home leftovers for a second meal. The food comes out quick and piping hot. Giving it a 4 because the appetizer wings were small and underwhelming and the chicken Sammy was really salty. It was so a bit difficult to flag down someone for any extra napkins/utensils/the check on occasion. They're usually really good about that. read more

Great neighborhood Mexican spot. Food is always better than expected. Service is always very friendly, attentive and fast. It can be easy to bunch many Mexican restaurants in the same category as far as quality of food, and El Caporal is certainly a step above those places. read more

Met a couple of friends at their favorite restaurant for dinner and drinks. Staff was amazing. Food was huge and also very amazing. Margs were huge. So much cheese and flavor. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. 10/10 will go back again. read more

El Caporal - Richmond - Pollo Sabroso - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Best carnitas I've ever had. Nice guac. Delightful server. Will definitely return. Great place for a relaxing family meal.

Food is always prepare well and no long wait once seated. The restaurant is small but festive.

This is my local joint. I eat here once a week and come back again and again because the food is solid and the service is great. You can tell they are a part of the community by how many regulars they greet. read more

This is my go to Mexican restaurant in the West End. The food is great and the staff is friendly. You may think it's a hole in the wall, but it's a hidden gem. read more

Consistently great service and food. A Richmond staple and without a doubt, the best in town!

My brother comes here with his family and likes it but I had never tried it. So DH and I finally decided to stop in for lunch on a Saturday. We arrived in the nick of time as within 10 minutes of our arrival, the placed was packed, so it is obviously very popular. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and seated promptly, along with some chips and salsa and queso. They have a large menu but we focused on the lunch specials. DH ordered a combo and I ordered the lunch sized carnitas. Our orders arrived pretty quickly. For a lunch sized plate, that was a pretty hefty serving of carnitas! Delicious too. Tender and full of flavor. I could not finish my plate and had to bring it home. DH liked his lunch too. Service was attentive and friendly too. My guess is that we will be back! read more

The staff is always ready to please and accommodate your culinary needs. On a recent dinner visit, a female employee asked if we wanted to try an "off the menu" salsa. It was delivered to us in a couple minutes. It was fresh, tasty and satisfied my Mom's and my taste buds. This crew works really hard to make sure you leave full & happy! Keep it up, El Cap!! I applaud your efforts in the front and back of the house. read more

Excellent food and service!! All the comforts of what you'd expect from a family owned authentic Mexican restaurant. Hot house made tortilla chips, yummy salsa with a kick (but not too spicy), and a menu full of tasty dishes for either lunch or dinner. Lunch prices are cheaper but they don't skimp on portions. Queso blanco is one of our personal favs to add to any dish and The Burrito Asado with steak is the dish we keep ordering... simple, cheesy and delicious. The staff treat us like family every time we walk in and we'll continue to do so. Yum! read more

I have been hunting for a go-to Mexican place for a while and I think I just found it. Fast service, amazing chips and salsa, and quality meals. The food tastes fresher here than a lot of other Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Spectacular service from both the waiter and waitress! Truly unbeatable customer service. The seafood & steak quesadilla was amazing and super affordable for the quantity. The booths are comfortable and the place wasn't that busy or loud. It had a quiet, chill atmosphere. Will be back!! read more

Awwww man, this is definitely a diamond in the rough. As long as I've been in Richmond. I've never visited this place. It's tucked away quietly next to the 7-11. It's small and very busy, but now I see why. I've visited here twice within the last two weeks! Man oh man! I love their food. Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. The first time I visited, seating was really quick but I believe that we got there before the lunch crowd. You receive complimentary chips and salsa which are extremely good. I ordered 2 chicken (shredded) enchiladas with queso and rice. The food came out pretty fast, and fresh. The other time I ordered was a chicken burrito (grilled) with queso on top and rice. Both were equally good. I would definitely return again. I think this place may be on my top favorite list of Mexican spots to go to. Service is awesome. Food is awesome. read more

El Caporal - Richmond - Grilled chicken burrito with quest - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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food, service, ambience... EVERYTHING GOOD! Every thing i ate was delicious and the customer service was fantastic! They did their BIG ONE!

Margaritas are NOT good, and way more expensive than your typical Mexican place. I would be hesitant to order one again.

Our go-to place for dinner when we don't want to cook. The King Nachos are the best of both worlds (chicken and beef)! Fast service for carry out and you can always find a coupon on the back of your Kroger receipt. read more

Great chicken tacos and salsa. The only thing I would recommend is that you put paper between the tacos. Mine were all soggy from the juices running into the hard shells. The white sauce that came with them was wonderful! read more

The owner was extremely rude and gave me a hard time when I asked for a refund. He interrogated me like 5x on what was wrong with the food which tasted gross. Needless to say, Sergio or the owner should be ashamed because you don't treat customers that way! read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant I hav ever been to. The stuff that I ask for they have. The only bad thin is they do not have a kids menu read more

Always quick friendlyservice, excellent food and good prices. Our fave Mexican restaurant in west end

First time here. Food was very good especially the steak fajitas . Service was friendly and quick. Will be back.

This itty-bitty Mexican spot does not mess around. Waiters have always been super friendly, though incredibly busy. It's a small space that is almost always packed, but, amazingly, I've never had to wait for a table. If you like queso, and who doesn't like queso, get the queso with chorizo. It will blow your mind. I kept the practically empty dish so I could drain it into my rice. Others may have laughed, but it was totally worth it. I also discovered one of my new favorite dishes here- the enchiladas nortena. Delicious, juicy shredded pork with peppers overs cheese enchiladas with rice and guacamole. This is now for sure one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. read more

great food .. great atmosphere- ate at bar and had a wonderful experience.. good value for the money .. look forward to returning soon ‼

This small Mexican Restaurant has big, delicious taste! They have a friendly staff and amazingly fast service. We love the cheese dip! Also, I can vouch for the cheese enchiladas and the shrimp taco salad. I've never been disappointed when dining here! read more