Went here with a group of ladies and was surprised at how good it was! Typical Mexican restaurant atmosphere. Service was good. One of the ladies told them she had an allergy and asked for accommodation, another person came out to confirm the allergy and make sure it was well understood. This was impressive. Our server kept checking on us and was prompt when we asked for our checks. Chips were not bad and cheese dip was good. I enjoyed the salsa that comes with the chips. My friend ordered a drink which was very pretty. We also saw a HUGE drink served at another table that came in a glass that looked like a purse!?!? All the food was good. It was presented well, showing pride and care. I really enjoyed the ACP (arroz con pollo)! I wish there had been a bit more guacamole served with it though. The serving size was actually great, not huge and more than I could eat, but enough that I was full (not too full) when I was done. Everyone enjoyed their food. How could they get a 5 star review? They didn't have ginger ale, lol. If you have a large bar you typically have ginger ale. Also, there just wasn't anything that blew me away. Will I go back? Absolutely. read more

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Food was delicious and the staff is so so sweet!! 10/10 recommend this place also it's super clean on the inside, bathrooms were spotless!

Love their burritos! Place is always packed so that should tell you something! But everything else I had to eat including margaritas were awesome! read more

Always great food! The food is always served fast and fresh. And the service is always good. read more

I've been coming here my whole life, everything on the menu is amazing and the customer service is amazing, they're nice, patient. The food is pretty cheap for the quantity you get. The ambiance here is truly amazing on so many levels. read more

Excellent food and service Good atmosphere A little different from most Mexican restaurants

Another fantastic meal. It's no wonder that it's packed all the time. If you haven't eaten here yet you're missing out.

Don't let the easy-to-pass, unassuming exterior fool you. Food there is exceptional and some the very best Mexican you'll find anywhere in the area. Great service, too. I'll be returning soon. read more

Very cute and comfortable inside. Delicious food, and very attentive service. Margaritas delicious! Will return!

Top notch Mexican place close to home. I recommend the seafood dishes. Dishes were great portions and high quality. Kids had a blast there too. Service was great and interiors were nicely done! read more

The Quesabirria tacos were out of this world! Server was very professional and the margaritas were good. There was a 25 minute wait.

Tropical fajitas are delicious. Yummy white sauce and salsa! Friendly wait staff and overall good experience.

Our favorite restaurant in Powhatan! Great food, great service! And the white sauce!! We like the food so much our daughter had El Cerro Azul cater her wedding. All the guests raved, and said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! read more

Great Mexican food, and great for families. We also have used them for catering a large event (fajita bar) and it was excellent. Highly recommend the white salsa and Alambre. read more

Excellent service and delicious food. A Powhatan gem. We throughly enjoyed our lunch today!

Love this place. It is consistently good and they have the best staff. You can't beat the service. Love this place!

Always a good meal, staff is friendly and efficient. Fair price for a good portion. Plenty for a doggie bag. Family owned. They did a great job during covid with drive up take out. A big fan !! read more

El Cerro Azul - Chipotle spinach salad - Mexican Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

Authentic and delicious. Not your typical Mexican fare. We always receive excellent service at the Powhatan location.

Love these people and this place! It has something for everyone- whether you're the discerning traditionalist or just a hungry family. Most of the staff are Latine and are only too happy to help you with yours - or make recommendations in English. The margaritas are almost as good as the guacamole which means their amazing! Bring your whole family. We love this place! read more

Love this place. Food is great and the people working there always treat us well. Best white sauce around.

Great food and quick service! I have enjoyed this place many times since their opening.

El Cerro is the go to spot in Powhatan County for Mexican food, I have tried countless things on this menu and they are all flavorful and filling. The white sauce is sweet and savory and the salsa is great as well. For some reason just the simple Shrimp Quesadillas are a quick go to in person and sometimes on the way to work! They are flavorful and super cheesy! read more

I love this restaurant it's so good I love all the food and it's great for kids you can also get takeout

Arrived at 6 pm, requested a table for 9. Waited 90 minutes for a table. Very unorganized if you have a larger group.

Good food, good service, enjoyable place to eat!!! We have a special needs child and each employee helps us with a smile

Best Mexican food in area they serve huge portions so you can get a box for later. There are a lot of seafood dishes and they gladly do special requests. I always get seafood so can't really comment on other but all my family & friends say they love the food too read more

This is is the best food (not just Mexican food) in Powhatan. We have been coming for years, and the food and experience continues to exceed expectations. This is not just cookie cutter Mexican food you can get anywhere. The recipes and flavors are authentic and nuanced, everything tastes fresh and homemade, and the cooking is on point, with tender and meat and vegitables cooked just right. Last night, I ordered Tierra y Mar, and was delighted by the flavors of rosemary and grilled lemon interwoven with the other spices and flavors. My husband urged me to try some of his Chorri Pollo. The chorizo is the best I have ever had- not too salty, mellow heat, surprisingly complex with warm spices that subtly remind me of Christmas. Not only is the food amazing, the service is phenominal (and fast!). It is a family restaurant with family atmosphere. Everyone you meet is kind, couteous, and treats you like friends and family. The manager regularly comes around to check on you, and we have had many wonderful conversations with staff about food, travel, and the community we live in. It was through these conversations we learned about the family's other startup, Abuelita's, down Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, which we have gone to several times for an authentic Mexican home-cooking experience that I haven't had anywhere else in this area. These guys can cook! Finally, we genuinely appreciate in a time when going out usually costs a fortune, the prices at El Cerro have stayed exceedly reasonable and the portion sizes have stayed generous. read more

One of the best, and most unique Mexican restaurants in the area! Try the chimichanga.

Always A+ service and food! Hot, fresh and the taste is amazing! Staff is always friendly and nice and always makes sure you have drink refills! read more

So ... I have eaten Mexican dishes all over the Western Hemisphere and I don't know that I have had anything better than El Cerro Azul in Powhatan, Va. The hostess and chip delivery was very friendly but nothing compared to the demeanor, knowledge and service of our waiter. Skinny margaritas are the way to go! Less sugar and calories, but massive flavor and KICK!! Then the food came .... OMG.... the El Fresco & Cinco De Mayo dishes... off the chart ! Our waiter Efrain led us through the entire experience, at the highest of level, with a beautiful mix of professionalism and confidence. VIVA El Cerro Azul! I can't image they can top the two dishes we just devoured but I can wait to try!! . read more

El Cerro Azul - Mexican Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

Excellent food. Friendly and attentive staff. Reasonable prices. Pleasant atmosphere.

Wow this place is amazing. I have been to many Mexican restaurants and this one makes the top 3. Their chips and salsa are very good as is their white sauce. The menu is very diverse and has some options not normally thought of. I keep getting the fajitas del Mar which has shrimp and scallops. It is my favorite thing to get so far as the seafood is always perfectly cooked. My wife got the street tacos which she really really enjoyed, and they were stuffed with food. The service is above and beyond good and we never have any complaints. We find ourselves wanting to keep going back for dinner so we can end up trying the whole menu. If you are in the area, this is a do not miss! read more

El Cerro Azul - Fajitas del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

Great authentic Mexican food and the service was also very good. Would highly recommend this restaurant

I was in Powhatan looking at a potential wedding venue and decided to stop here on the way back home. When I tell y'all this place is BOMB!!! So I ordered a Blue Margarita (medium) and the lunch portion arroz con pollo. The service was very fast, and the food was even faster! The ONLY downfall I will say is that I didn't realize it was $1 tacos today but I overheard my server tell the table beside me that it was $1 tacos. Annoying but it's fine because my food was so so good. Chicken was seasoned to perfection. Beans were made perfectly. I also ordered guacamole and it came it a really good size bowl for only $3! I would definitely suggest this place to anyone on this side of town. read more

El Cerro Azul - Blue margarita and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Powhatan, Virginia

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I ordered three entrees for pickup by a friend at 2pm and one was not included in the order. I had to speak to three different people on the phone get the additional entree prepared for later in the day when my husband could pick it up and I did all this so my husband would have a meal when he got home. I called back hours later to see if the entree would be ready for HIM to pick it up on his way home and had to speak to an additional two employees. I had also ordered salsa and white sauce in my original order which was also not included. When my husband went to pick it up the manager refused to give him the salsas bc he said I did not pay for them. Regardless if I paid, I ORDERED it and the entree was not included in the pickup. The manager refused to honor the original order and refused to include the salsa unless my husband paid an additional $13 dollars. Are you kidding me?! For the inconvenience and lack of professionalism the least they could do was try to make this right. NEVER going there again and my many friends and family will be told to go to el Jinete instead! read more

Great place to eat!!! Good food and friendly service.... Thanks, nothing more to say...this stupid app don't understand that...

Good food, was open late, great management spoke with us about their food, they keep the place clean.

If I could give zero stars I would. 3 dishes cans out in 3 mins. The tortillas were cold, beans and rice stale. The cheese in my chili replenish was watery from being microwaved. My sons shredded chicken was rubber. I apologized to our waitress and told her I could not eat the food I would give her a tip but I was not paying the bill and we all got up and walked out. Went across the street and had noodles from the Noodle Co. faster food but 100% more fresh! read more

I've been here twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner. Let me start by saying that my brother in law is a naturalized citizen from Mexico. I've also lived in places where there was a huge Mexican population, and the restaurants to match their needs. With that being said, is this the most authentic Mexican joint I've been to? No. So why the four stars? Because this place does basic Mexican food good, for a good price. I think I've tried their tacos, enchiladas and burritos. All good. All for under $10.00. Their queso dip for their chips is addictive. Their red salsa has a bit too much cilantro but it's still good. They have a full bar. And you can get lunch for two people under $20.00. This is the best Mexican joint I've tried in the Richmond area. read more

Hello and what a wonderful dining experience! From the time of entry we had a totally positive experience The atmosphere was warm and cozy with immediate service and of course hot crispy chips served with salsa and a cheese sauce: The menu was not overwhelming but great having everything we wanted. Our waitress was so congenial' smiling and accommodating. The food was authentic and delicious (I had fahitas) and had enough for tasty leftovers the next day. Our waitress name was Carolina and we really enjoyed her service. The chips were so good and fresh and you could see them being made and smell them as you were being seated. We live in Charleston' SC and only wish you had a restaurant there to enjoy on a weekly basis. It was a great evening with friends and nice celebration for a birthday. A great time and food after such a trying year for everyone. Thank you all for everything you all do in creating enjoyment for all who visit your festive restaurant. Also enjoyed the background music!! Mary' Bonnie' Jim and Sterling read more