Drove by on way home from JMU softball, spotted Mexican - who doesn't like good ole Mexican…read more The good: - food came quickly - good value, price for portion size - friendly service The meh: - house chips & salsa was ok - both entrees: Taco (chicken) Salad & combo Fajitas were kinda bland.

Went to this location on a Monday night, more than an hour until close. Open sign still on,…read moreDoorDash orders still being picked up, but between pulling into the parking lot and 10 minutes later tables and chairs were already stacked. We came in and were refused service, they even turned off the open sign to my suggestion. 0/10

Food was excellent. Restaurant was clean and nicely decorated…read more Service was great. They had tongue tacos in the menu which were apparently delicious.

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."

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!

Could not say more great things about Mr. Garcia's! Located in the small town of Shenandoah, VA,…read morethey offer a wide variety of Mexican food at incredibly reasonable prices. I ordered the chicken fajita quesadillas... only $9 for 2!! I customized it and they were incredibly understanding and helpful. It was filling and delicious. As an added bonus, they bring out the white sauce and salsa! Very friendly staff. Nice environment with fun authentic decorations.

Very good food, nice atmosphere, and the prices are not too high! The food was quite tasty!read more

I love the food here. The location is perfect for anyone lodging as well. I would visit this…read morelocation again.

Folks, I can't emphasize enough how good this place is. I just went back with wife on Dec. 26 and…read morethe place was dead, just like the rest of Harrisonburg during JMU's holiday break. This place is just a little off the beaten path, but damn it's worth it! This is their original location and the staff are very and attentive. I would hate to see a local gem like this disappear when they truly do set the standard for quality food, service, at a very fair price! My wife had the $13 combination plate with tamale, chicken burrito, and a chalupa. I got the ribeye tacos. Her plate was hefty and tasty! My ribeye was fantastic and I could only finish 2 of the 3 tacos!

So glad we found this spot for some Mexican food. The had lot of parking, and customer service was…read moreon point. We were seated quickly upon our arrival. They were very busy at the time, but things worked out just fine. We ordered a few tasty drinks and water, bar service was good to go. All the food was tasty and very flavorful, everything came out fresh to order. They do have a salsa bar for extra sauces if needed. If your in the area, I would def recommend others to give them a try.

Great Mexican spot after a long day of hiking. Food comes quickly and service was great. I ordered…read morethe California burrito which didn't lack in queso sauce. And the chorizo queso fundido was a delicious app. Also love that they provide both salsa and white sauce. Overall great Mexican spot especially for a small town!

Trying a new Mexican spot led us to El Paso Mexican Grille. My husband ordered a combination plate,…read moreand I went with the shrimp fajitas (I was actually aiming for the fajita salad, but no complaints). The fajitas were very tasty and well seasoned -- good enough that I had to fend my husband off from stealing bites, even though his dish was nicely portioned and enjoyable too. Overall, everything tasted good and we'd come back, but nothing really stood out as a "wow" moment. Still a solid option if you're in the mood for Mexican food.

We have been to Don Patrons like 5-6 times. We love it there! The staff is always so nice and…read moreattentive. When we ask for adjustments they have no issues. The place is a normal Mexican style decorated restaurant with TVs for sports (Football, Soccer, etc) The food is good. We have tried a bunch of things on the menu and it's always good and fresh. I love the Shrimp burrito! But all of the menu is good. Lots of options and price points. Must try!

Stopped in here for a snack after hiking and split a Guadalajara Plate. The waiter is from Texas…read morelike us and we had a fun chat. The place is spacious and clean. The tamale and taquitos stole the show on the plate. We could just eat tamales if we went back. I would have liked a bit more salt on my chips but that is personal taste. If you are someone like me who has the gene against cilantro, it is NOT a heavy cilantro place. Overall, we can't find fault with this restaurant.

i'm traveling the coast and found this gem after visiting the civil war museum. Benjamin made me…read morefeel like i was coming over to my friend's house fir lunch. When i saw the tables adorned with a roll of paper towels I new this was going to be good. i had the fajitas although the menu was a tough choice. it is delicious. Just a great family run small business and after some recent terrible experiences in my life having this comfort meal is welcome. I've tried fried ice cream many time and it was always blah to me. this one is what id always hoped to find.

Food was amazing! Even my 93 year old mom loved it! The waiter was attentive but had a bit of…read moredifficulty with English but we all figured things out. Great food! Would eat here again for sure!

We stopped here while on the road for some Mexican food! I ordered an enchilada, which tasted like…read moreit had tomato sauce/marinara and mozzarella cheese on it instead of the usual enchilada sauce and Mexican cheeses I expected. I still ate it, but my mind was confused every time I took a bite since it was so similar to Italian food. It was an interesting Mexican/Italian fusion attempt that I don't think worked well at all. The rice and beans were okay, just a bit flavorless. Though, what more can be expected from a small town in central VA? It was a fine enough place to grab a quick bite and be on our way, as the service was friendly and efficient at least.

What a wonderful find! A local gem. Great ambiance. The waiter welcomed us and seated us right…read moreaway. Very friendly. And he even remembered that my wife asked for no ice in her water (she's from France ). So we were super impressed with this. Surprisingly most people don't have this attention to detail. The chips were good but the salsa was exceptionally fresh and delicious. We asked for hot sauce. They brought us a small cup of it. Like the review below says, it was to die for! The food was quite good. My steak was grilled to perfection. Delicious. Copious... we actually had so much we took some home.

I cannot say enough about "the must" this restaurant is!!! The people.. the folks who work here…read moreare AMAZING! We walked in about closing and they turned the grills back on for us! Chips, salsa... tacos, burritos, EVERYTHING was so yummy. They make you feel like part of the family and not just a customer. We WILL be back but we promise not so close to closing! **note.. in a storage complex. Don't be worried, you are in the right place!

Rules for reading, I don't rate on the service, atmosphere or any particular events. The rate is…read morefor the food or drinks, I hate those who rate on the service, a bad waiter or waitress, really doesn't tell me about the food. I only want to know about the food quality. So, this place had awesome service. The waitress was polite, attentive and yet her broken English worked perfectly for the position she was in. She knew the menu and came back to check on us more than a few times. 4/5 stars for the service. She was the best thing about the place. For the food, 1 star. The pictures on the yelp site showing the food explain it all. Notice some images show the food with excess liquid, I mean watery beans without any flavor? And then the rice was served without any seasoning. The guacamole came with huge chunks of tomatoes and it was hard to separate the avocado from the tomatoes. When we sat the waitress brought out chips and salsa. Half the chips were going stale. The salsa was good but more of a liquid consistency. We asked the chips be sent back and new ones brought out. The waitress did without a complaint. Then the things went downhill fast. My wife ordered the Chicken Fajitas for two, "Meh." I asked her about the beans and rice, "Meh." At least the margarita was good. It was sweet, but that is common and can depend on someone else's palate. She requested the corn tortillas because she forgot to order them at the beginning. The waitress brought them out without a problem. They tasted, "Meh." I ordered the Deluxe Burrito, it came out looking like a Picasso done by a three year old, filled with beef from a chef who used to work at the Bell. I tried to eat it but, "Meh." Long and short, nothing had seasoning unless it had the wrong seasoning and nothing was done right. This place deserves a 1 star.