Do NOT let the outside 'looks like a shoebox' appearance fool you. When you go inside, don't let…read morethe eclectic decor fool you - this place is legit. We are from Texas and we're not expecting much when we went. Ok - we were positively surprised. The chips and salsa are good - the salsa has a nice flavor and not hot which is good for chips. The queso has a very good flavor. We tried the California burrito which had carnitas, rice, refried beans and was topped with white queso. The carnitas was prepared perfectly - great flavor and moist. We also tried the steak burrito (I forget the name) and it was also very good. The steak had a great flavor as did the rice and beans. Finally, we tried the chicken taco salad which was also very good. The grilled chicken was full of flavor and the cheese, lettuce and tomato were very fresh. I added the green salsa which is both flavorful and has a mild kick to it. This is truly the first really good Mexican restaurant we've found in Virginia! We'll go back when we are in town again. Our server was very friendly and the food was timely. I recommend this place!!

In town for a work training and decided at 7:30pm on a Tuesday evening that I wanted a quick bite…read moreclose to my hotel. My experience was okay but nothing to write home about. I'd give it 3.5, and I tend to round up. So I rounded it up to 4. Chips and smooth salsa were brought out immediately after I was seated. Both were average. Salsa was not spicy at all which I appreciate. The side of guac was almost $9 for a smaller portion than I get in other Mexican restaurants. The guac was fresh and chunky like I prefer but needed additional salt and could have used more line juice. The veggie quesadilla was decent but could have been cooked crispier. I ordered a tequila sunrise which never came out. I took it as a sign I didn't need the drink and confirmed that it had not been charged on my bill. I would have liked a bit of seasoning for the quesadilla, the beans were thin and runny. I didn't eat them, The rice felt over cooked for my preference.

The family and I are were traveling through Virginia on our way back to South Carolina. As we…read moreapproached Harrisonburg, we looked to see what food there was and this place popped up. So we decided to give it a try. We are happy we did. Growing up in Las Vegas and being exposed to many good/excellent Mexican places to eat and also growing up in a Mexican household (homemade Mexican food all the time), I usually judge Mexican places to my grandmas, moms, and aunts cooking. We stopped in and were seated right away. My mom and aunt shared the pork carnitas, dad got the chicken tacos, and I the lunch fajitas. All three were really good. My Mexican mom and aunt really like the pork carnitas. If they liked the food, then you know it's good. The service was also good. They kept checking on us to see if we were good and needed anything. The chips and salsa were good as well. The corn tortillas are homemade and really good. Would for sure come back when I'm in the area again.

Nice ambience and staff. However, the food was disappointing…read more It seemed to me to be another of the many "Mexican" restaurants catering to Americans not familiar with quality Mexican food. It was the typical lackluster Taco Bell kind of American/Mexican food, and I was hoping for more. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, I encourage you to try more Mexican restaurants. You may discover one with flavorful, exquisite, magnificent food and think 'Wow, I didn't know Mexican food could taste this good.' To be kind, I'm giving a rating of "OKAY."

The food was delicious the owner was very nice the staff was nice and kind the quesadillas…read morechimichangas churros and the fajitas were all extremely good just loved the experience and the way we were treated and it was very fun would recommend

In Luray, VA international cuisine is few and far between...yet alone GOOD international cuisine…read more If one culture's food is cherished in this area, it's Mexican food! We were in the area to celebrate a baby shower and decided to have a group dinner. Mr Garcia was recommended and we were all in!!! Few things cannot be cured with a delicious quesadilla. Upon arriving, parking was FULL! Certainly popular. We even ran into friends in the lot pulling up with their parties too. It's a large establishment! Menu was full of great options- from meat, to chicken, to veggie. Can I just say- as a Spanish speaker myself, I know the food will be good and authentic when native Mexicans are managing and owning the establishment. Even the servers were bilingual! We started with a round of drinks, I ordered a pina colada and several at the table ordered peach margaritas and modelos. Drinks were delicious and a good size! The special prices were just right. Then we ordered our main entrees. Due to it being a Friday in lent, I ordered the veggie combo where I had several options to pick 2 from for a meal. I got the chile relleno with cheese potatoes and beans and the veggie quesadilla. It was very filling! The food came out straight from the kitchen! Other dishes ordered also looked incredible- from the arroz con pollo to the taco salad. The chips weren't my favorite, tbh. Seemed a little burnt and thick. I like my tortilla chips from restaurants "restaurant style" so thin and greasy and crispy, and these weren't that :( they also had a white sauce served with chips and it was sweet and strange honestly. Of all the authentic aspects of this cuisine, this one pick didn't belong. I understand wanting to cater to the locals but this sauce didn't seem enjoyable at all. The chips also aren't bottomless, one basket more is free and any following is $1.99, not much but still. I ordered a flan to go! I'll absolutely be back!

Every time I visit the food is delicious! A great small town lunch spot with pupusas and ceviche!read more

Not Authentic or Special…read more My friend and I wanted to love this place. When we saw that this place had 4.5 stars, we were stoked. What we go was less than mediocre. Look at the attached photos. The chips clearly came from a bag that I could have gotten at Wal-Mart. The cheese wasn't even queso, it was nacho cheese. The taste reminded me of the cheap, overpriced nachos at a Regal Cinema. I ordered the tacos. The meat tasted like something I could cook at home. Am I an amazing cook? Nope. That's how the chicken and pork tasted. The salsa might have been the worst part. The salsa tasted like tomato paste and salt. Some of the worst salsa I have had at a Mexican/Latino restaurant. My friend's burrito was filled with fresh ingredient, but was blander than drywall. When the primary ingredient you taste in your burrito is the tortilla, then there's a problem. Overall, my friend and I left disappointed and wondering why we didn't just make this same food at my place. The store is nice and so is the service (cute kid working at the register), but the food is not worth paying for.

Gloria's was a highlight of my long weekend in Staunton. I ordered pupusas and yuca con chicharrón…read morefor pickup. The wait was longer than expected, and the service was below average, largely because the restaurant appeared busy and understaffed. There were other frustrated patrons having a similar negative experience waiting around as well. That said, the food was so delicious that I was able to overlook the frustrating pickup experience and still give Gloria's top marks. I honestly can't recall having better pupusas anywhere. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were full, and each dish felt homemade. I'm still thinking about it days later. A genuine word of warning: if Gloria's is your first stop in Staunton, you may not feel much motivation to try anywhere else for the rest of your trip. It sets the bar that high

Loved Gloria's. This was my first Salvadoran experience. The food was great and the service was on…read morepoint as well. Will definitely be back.

Excellent food, lovely people, wonderful and attentive service. Very, very good place to stop in…read morewhile in town or on the road if you need a break. Lunch took a full hour- this is not a fast food or fast casual restaurant, but it's worth the wait. And you'll have plenty of excellent chips and salsa while you wait.

We frequented the old establishment, wanted to check out replacement while in New Market (for…read moreseasonal corn, peaches and hubs haircut). Complementary chips& salsa excellent with just hint of kick. Hubs loved his beef taco, thou chicken was dry. I deviated from my usual of shrimp fajitas - can't say I liked the shrimp & mushrooms more - bit salty and meh sauce. Portions are good (aren't Mexican food always so), nice service and reasonably prices.

We stopped by on a Wednesday midday and were pleasantly surprised to see the truck was open. (We…read morehad stopped at two restaurants that stated they were opened too but weren't - it seems quiet on Wednesdays in May). We're so happy we found this place as the chef was friendly and our food came out quickly. It was delicious and exactly what we needed!

Situated in the historic downtown town of Luray is where El Amigo sits on a small hill …read more To start off all the food had great flavors especially the Champachana . The one and only thing is the carnitas is more like a jerky - I mean it's tough but has great flavor. It is worth a stop if you want to have a good tasting meal .

FYI- if you are coming from out of town and hoping to come to Baja tonight they have closed at…read more11:30pm instead of the posted 2:00am time because "everyone has to be back here at 6:00am due to the festival"

Nice service by savvy staff who remember your preferences each time you visit. Older very informal…read moreStaunton place with good choices of Mexican dishes at modest prices. Good selection of beers. Theres a restaurant side and a tavern side. Sometimes live music. Nice revolving selection of beers. Laid back and friendly staff and longtime owner. Big TV in bar side.