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    Elvia Ritas

    3.1 (164 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Skinny Margarita
    Pamela I.

    First time customers here to Elvia Rita's and we will definitely be continuing customers! This casual and clean restaurant was perfect for us. I read the reviews before we came here and was expecting the service to be subpar but it was absolutely the opposite. The server was friendly and prompt and personable. Busy Wednesday night it seemed as the place was packed but food and drinks came quickly. Had Skinny Margaritas with chips and homemade salsa (which we bought extra salsa to take home it was the best!) I had a chicken tostada and it was a huge portion for al a carte! Delicious! Craig has the chicken verde wet burrito and devoured half as it was enormously huge! Prices were what you expect these days. Not low but not extremely high. I think my tostada was $16.

    Chile relleno, and a taco salad with carnitas.
    Marshall M.

    Elvia Rita's Mexican restaurant is in the heart of picturesque and fun Downtown Benicia. It's in a good location right on Main Street. Lunch was delicious and the service was great. The waiter was friendly and attentive. It's a good place to meet friends, family or that special someone.

    Enchiladas
    Ella T.

    Came to this restaurant with low expectations due to other yelp reviews, however I was pleasantly surprised! Our first waiter was very shy and forgot our drink order multiple times. He came back 3 times to ask us what our order was and then brought us the wrong drinks. After this we had a new waitress who apologized for the previous waiter and then continued to elevated our experience. As for the food I can say that it's the biggest portions I've ever seen!! The nachos were amazing and stacked with meat. Everyone left full and satisfied. Would highly recommend.

    lunch special chile verde

    we were recommended this spot by a coworker who resides in benicia. he mentioned the Chile Verde was the best he had ever had - no contest. we went on a saturday morning after a hike and ordered Chicken Flautas, Beef toastada, street tacos (al pastor and chicken), quesadilla from the children menu and lunch special (green chile verde). waiting staff was prompt and super welcoming. dos equis black and pacifico, chips and salsa (salsa was a spicy and home made). great spot to relax on 1st St!

    Delicious chips and salsa

    I love Elvia Rita's and always will! The food is always amazing and the staff is wonderful! They have an excellent selection of beers on tap too. The ambiance is nice and good vibes always

    Dirt and dust is what's in this photo!!!!

    Food was cold! My wife waited 30 minutes for hot sauce that was requested twice!!! This place really needs a leader to take over and make changes!!! If they turn that fan on- I want a free meal!!! Damn so sad!!

    Chicken taco, beans and rice
    Tanya B.

    I came here with my grandma and aunt after a morning of running around... We had never been, it appeared to be open seating so we sat down... The waitress walked by us 3 times didn't make eye contact or acknowledge we were there. Two other people came in behind us and formed a line at the bar... apparently that's how you order. So we looked up the menu on my phone so that my aunt and grandma wouldn't have to go stand in line to read the menu. (Not really the most convenient) I went up and ordered the food for us.. Now I will say I waffled back and forth on 3 or 4 stars because the service was not good, but she was the only server. The reason I went with 4 stars is the taco I had was delicious! The chicken was juicy and full of flavor! I was pleasantly surprised at how good the taco was. The tea left a lot to be desired I would honestly bring in a bottle of water if I went back. When we were leaving we saw the sign on the ground that says order at the bar... I think that needs to be on the door or right when you walk in. All three of us missed it.

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    Love the food ! The ground beef enchiladas were deeeelicious the service was great nice atmosphere and the prices are decent

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    So far, haven't had anything bad. Love the food and service! A bit small and loud but I guess that's what to be expected.

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    Staff is always super kind and get to know the regulars. Everything I've ordered is super good, especially the lunch tacos

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    The best Chili rellano and enchiladas I've had since moving to California 10 years ago

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    Inedible. The nachos were mixed melted gruel. The chips in the nachos came out liquified. Not possible if remotely fresh.

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    Recently went for lunch. Had the shrimp tacos and house margarita!! Everything was delicious

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