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    El Pope

    4.6 (194 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pupusas (3)
    Kevin D.

    Probably my favorite place to get pupusas in Richmond! The avocado egg rolls are pretty good as well. The chips and salsa were really great. Chips were stale, and the salsa was watery.

    See above... gross Pinto Beans and removed spinach from said grande burrito.

    Pinto bean booty, however, on the contrary, in addition to this fact of a particular occurrence of eating, the salsa was very very good and food was also good but I got grande burrito and didn't realize it had gross wilted hot spinach in it. Ew. The taco was very yummy. Waiter very nonchalant. Also very very cheap good for monkeys

    Laurie L.

    I finally tried El Pope and I was pleasantly surprised! I hadn't heard good things but wanted to check it out. They give you free chips and salsa (more like salsa juice lol). For appetizers we got pupusas and they were good. For entrees, I got 2 tacos - 1 beef and 1 al pastor and they were delicious!! My BF got a chimichanga/burrito and said it was good. I also order yuca as a side because I love yuca and it was good. We also ordered drinks and they were fairly cheap. I definitely want to come back and try more items!

    Pork burrito
    Tatyana T.

    Absolutely must check this place out!!! Food was phenomenal and service was incredible. Such a cute little restaurant that could easily be missed if you aren't looking for it. 10/10, pictures don't do it justice, & will definitely be back! A new favorite for sure.

    Pupusas (3)Chicken Taco
    Jake And Sekar A.

    Hidden gem in Richmond! We went on a weekday evening and were the only ones dining in for dinner. The food is amazing and very reasonable priced! We got a cheese and potato pupusa, chicken taco, steak taco, and steak chimichanga. The portions were perfect! The chips and salsa were a great free appetizer while waiting for our main dish. The service was attentive and the ambiance very comfortable. Will definitely be coming back!

    Chicken Torta, with mayo on the side 5/5
    John S.

    Amazing food. We came here after visiting Williamsburg / Virginia Beach and glad we did. It has an older/vintage to it, but I dig the ambiance. There was one dude who was serving us, friendly but a bit quiet. We got the sopapilla (crab / shrimp) and also the chicken torta. Both were very good, but the sopapilla tasted absolutely amazing. The shrimp was very well seasoned and cooked. The chicken torta was big and we got a full serving. I loved the freshness of the torta as well, and it was accompanied by a red sauce that add some flavor/oomph to the dish. If I lived nearby I'd eat it all the time. Great place and would recommend.

    Shrimp Tacos
    Optasia F.

    I loved loved loved the tacos here. I ordered Shrimp Tacos. They tasted so good, water was amazing lol, even the chips/salsa were very tasty. The service here was phenomenal!! 100/100. Ambiance was great as well too. Good place! Nice environment!

    The dishes, from 6, in a clockwise pattern, chicken quesadilla, steak quesadilla, and burrito. Just amazing, the burrito came with a salad.
    Soliman S.

    Visited again with friends, and I just had to post another review with pics, such a blast! Our server was the same server we had as the last time we visited, which is always so much fun. The restaurant wasn't that busy, so I didn't even have to say I had a reservation, which was so nice. The vibes were amazing, and the place was buzzing! Our orders arrived and we were practically shaking we were so excited, my buddy got a steak quesadilla, I got chicken and my other friend got a burrito, absolutely delicious. Well made, and filling. What a treat!

    Torta Al Pastor
    Ashley T.

    El Pope has always been a go-to for some delicious authentic Mexican and Salvadoran food. This was the first time I got the torta al pastor, and it definitely won't be the last. The bread was thick and fluffy with a hint of sweetness that perfectly balanced with the flavors of the al pastor. I loved the addition of the spicy sauce to add a kick to each bite. Every ingredient tasted so fresh! The service was also amazing with the cashiers helping us make decisions and guided us throughout the menu. This was my friend's first time visiting RVA, and since he left he can't stop thinking about his wonderful experience here.

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    Meri Q.

    Thought the menu was very texmex. But got fast service and the carnitas tacos were very good

    Fried Yuca
    Lena M.

    The #1 spot to get cheap eats in Richmond. Get a bang for your buck at El Pope. If you want authentic and tasty pupusas, this is the place for you. They're so yummy and they offer a great selection of proteins you can choose from. If you prefer something else, they have everything from tacos to burritos to fajitas, soups, and more. I'm not sure if they still do it, but a waiter will try to convince you to try their brunch, don't. The brunch isn't great. But their lunch and dinner menu is pretty good. My friends love coming here. You really get what you pay for. Things can be hit or miss. Like the yuca fries are too dry and stringy, but (in case you missed it) the pupusas are incredible. A great spot for a great deal.

    Chicken dish (don't remember exact name)

    First time trying Cuban food and it was fantastic! Loved the this fries (they are addictive) and the chicken with veggies and Spanish rice was very refreshing.

    Seating looking out towards W Main
    Amanda E.

    I've always driven past this place and wasn't sure what to make of it. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the food was amazing. See below for pros and cons. Pros: -amazing food all around. Best pinto beans I've ever had. Ask for the spicy salsa - it's legit spicy but won't kill too, it's really good -price - $11 for a steak burrito, can't beat that -best pinto beans I've ever had -complimentary chips & salsa Cons: -the tortilla chips were stale -not the best service experience (server sat at a booth with headphones in and on his phone; the bartender also and headphones in) - we had to go out of our way to request a refill for chips & salsa -dirty floors and the back of one of the booths had something dark or brown splashed on it Despite the drawbacks I'd definitely suggest this place because of how good the food is!

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    Good and cheap! Love this place. Definitely get some pupusas. Great location too, I highly recommend

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