Great local spot, good food, can get crowded and the out door space is a little hot when the suns out.

I've been a regular customer for the last several years. Not so much over the last year. When I first discovered ESB (5y ago) I was thrilled. The food was great, the margs while expensive (most bestest) were what I wanted and the staff were always friendly (and the guac, THE best!). I dropped in yesterday for the first time in awhile. I ordered a couple of burrito's (sloppy jose and grilled chicken). I was somewhat disappointed honestly. The sloppy jose was roughly 75% rice, 10% beans, 5% guac, 10% protein. The chicken burrito was fine, with a better portioned protein serving, phew! Maybe next I'll upgrade with "mas" protein request or, I'll order sans the rice and see what happens. Staff, still awesome..guac, excellent! read more

I have passed this place a few times when driving or going to places in that area and was very excited to finally try it! I love that it has some better parking around it. The food was deliciou, my friend and I got two little tacos and she got 2 drinks and the skinny margarita's were super expensive but we went for happy hour and they didn't give us the happy hour price but I didn't feel like asking after already getting the check. service wasn't fantastic but the girl was very sweet read more

Some days, hunger combines with a little bit of luck, to serendipitously guide you to a delicious lunch discovery. We were busy running errands for the rescue squad on a cold December afternoon in Richmond, when we came across En Su Boca. We were famished, and there was easy parking out front, and we'd always been curious about the little shop, so we grabbed a space and went inside. While it was cold outside, the restaurant was pleasantly warm and welcoming on the inside. The hostess greeted, showed us to our table, where our wonderful server took over and provided excellent service throughout our stay. The restaurant isn't beautiful on the inside, but it looks well loved and well visited. It seems like a place that I hope gets a lot of traffic because the food was excellent. The photos I'm sharing today are of an order of three fish tacos that my associate enjoyed greatly and highly recommends, and my own carnitas burrito, which was fantastic. The menu features a lively selection of burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and quesadillas, with many protein choices to fill them and various toppings. Plus the usual sides and whole variety of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The restaurant also offers happy hour specials as well as special dishes based on the day of the week so check their menu to see what might be on the schedule. It was an easy lunch it was very tasty and service was inviting and makes me and my dining companion want to go back. If you're in the area and in the mood for really enjoyable Mexican food, we can't recommend this restaurant enough! read more

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Came for a business lunch today and heard lots of raving about the tacos! To start we had chips and guacamole and some crispy Brussels. They. Both. Were. So. Good!! The chips were so crunchy and served warm, which always makes me smile! The guacamole was fresh and a flavor burst. The lunch taco meal is a pretty good deal. $10 for 2 tacos and a pretty good sized side bowl of black beans and rice. You got to choose your protein and I chose marinated chicken and a Brussels taco. The corn tortillas were warm and delish. I thought the chicken taco was good and the Brussels were lovely. Our server was attentive and pleasantly dealt with all my questions . I would definitely come back to try more! read more

En Su Boca - Marinated chicken taco and Brussel sprouts taco!! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My boyfriend and I stopped at En Su Boca tonight for some tacos after kayaking out on the James this evening. We were both starving. We ordered 4 tacos each and some chips & salsa to tide us over while they made the tacos. The salsas were great...the mild one was sweet & flavorful, the tomatillo one was my favorite, and I did not try the habenero one because I don't do spice. The tacos came out and as we bit into them, they were cold. Not just room temp cold, but cold as in out of the fridge. I didn't notice at first because my first two were vegetarian. My boyfriend's were all meat. We told Alex, our waitress, and she was super apologetic and had the kitchen remake them. Even brought us more chips while we waited. The next round came out very similar, a little warmer, but still not hot. Our waitress stopped by again to ask how they were and we told her they still were not properly heated. She ended up taking 4 of the tacos off of the bill for us. Probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

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The service was fast and the food and drinks were tasty. I love that they had vegan options. This restaurant was very popular and got busy fast, so I would recommend getting there when they open. read more

tried twice. food is not good...black beans and rice, for example, were dry and tasteless...little or no seasoning.

I'm not always a fan of the food - it's certainly loud inside, and the staff can occasionally be a little rough around the edges... BUT (1) I do love a patio - especially with plants (2) My last 2 visits were so good (3) the Brussels sprouts!! (4) corn tortillas (5) lime aid - freshly squeezed The fish tacos are my go-to and usually the fish is perfectly cooked. I pair them with the Brussels sprouts bc the flavor combo is everything you want! The location is great, very central to the city - and the space is friendly enough for kiddos if you've just spent a day at the museums or the park. Their happy hour is an easy yes...always a nice variety of drinks to choose from and you'll find a nice blend of folks here on any given day. Highly recommend: agua Fresca & your favorite rum read more

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Food always on point. Garbage service. Sat for 30 minutes before our server even realized we were there. read more

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This was my 3rd time at en Su Boca. I remember enjoying it the first time (around 2019) and the second experience being just ok (around 2021). So my husband and I came to give it another try - for me, it wasn't a good experience, but for my husband it wasn't too bad. The sampler we got was pretty good - the habanero, green salsa and queso were delicious. The red salsa was standard and the guac was good although it needed salt (IMO). Now on to the no bueno part - I ordered the al pastor (pork) taco and braised beef taco. The pork had almost zero flavor and was dry. The beef taco wasn't terrible but there was a hugeeee piece of fat in it. And yes sometimes fat is good but in this case, it really grossed me out. Despite this with my tacos, my husband said his shrimp burrito was good although he wasn't a fan of the sauce drizzled on top. All in all, I prefer other taco spots in the city. read more

beautiful place, amazing food. But the host was horrible super rude should not have employees like that. why get a job and not want to do your job? I started off with the horchata that cost 7$ for what i was told was a 16 oz glass when I very clearly got an 8 oz glass im not sure why there horchata is so expensive than other mexican restaurants because it honestly just tastes like ass with a whole bunch of sugar not your traditional horchata I definitely don't recommend that or the tacos but everything else I got there was surprisingly good! read more

True Story- I walked in at around 9:50 PM on a slow Monday night. I sat at the bar, i was handed a menu by a male bartender, almost immediately i knew what i wanted. At approximately 15 minutes sitting at the bar, the female bartender smiled and said hi how are you in which i replied back and smiled hi how are you? Neither of the bartender's have asked what i wanted to order or if i was ready to order or if i wanted a drink NONE whatsoever. At 10:17pm i realized i had been sitting at the bar on a slow Monday night for more than 25 minutes without getting a service, all while i watch the bartenders chat with others and do their thing. I got up and asked another female staff on the counter... Hello there, what time do you guys close? She responded at 2am, which amazed me even more cuz i had walked in pretty early at 9:50pm not even near closing time. Ive been here before and the food was okay average to mediocre type nothin too special that will make you go WoW. For some reason i went back cuz they're open later than most. I'm also worth $27 million bucks the last time i checked my portfolio and i walked in with respect, no attitude and never step on anyone's toes yet the bartenders here were just either purely incompetent or discriminating. Disgusting service with average tasting food not any better than Chipotle. I would never in a million years go back or recommend this place to anyone. Positive aspect of this experience is i ended up going to another Mecxican restaurant called Dont Look Up- Tripple (Very cool place with pool tables) and i was treated like an existing physical being with great service. read more

Way too crowded and loud. The tables are so close together I felt like I was apart of the people date next to me. If you want real street tacos, go to Big chile on e main. Don't go here unless you want a dive bar experience. read more

What a disappointment. Should had known from the start it wasn't going to get better. Stood at the Host stand for a good 5 minutes without an acknowledgement not one employee said we'll be right with you??? No teamwork! Requested an outside table was willing to wait. Water placed on table w/o cups? Planned on Apps and a drink wished I hadn't gone further but I did. Received Food had to ask for Napkins and guess what...Silverware? Waitress seemed uninterested after we didn't order another round of drinks why would I? Not a smile not an Employee that looked like they wanted to be there. Noticed in reading other Reviews the Business Owner hasn't responded to Reviews lately maybe it's running on Auto Pilot sure seemed that way. A sad and very disappointing date night for me! In a town with so many good restaurants I'll move on but felt obliged to voice my lack luster experience. read more

I don't know where the miscommunication happened... maybe because it was so loud and busy in here? lol but I came with friends and one of them ordered a bowl with no cheese. They brought her a burrito with cheese. After addressing it, the waitress said they were remaking it. When they brought her a new one.... It was again a burrito lmao. I'm sorry, but if you're going to automatically apply a 20% gratuity- to which we had 4 adults and 2 kids (who didn't eat). I would at least expect us to receive the correct order, especially on the second time.... I would not recommend this restaurant, no. The brussel sprouts I had were underwhelming and my sweet potato fries were soggy. read more

En Su Boca - Sweet potato fries and brussel sprouts - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Went here recently to get a quick bite before a night out. They unfortunately did not have the fish tacos but were able to accommodate subbing for shrimp and it was delicious! The service was nice and the vibe was chill. Unfortunately it began raining but they do have umbrellas and quick indoor access. I also saw someone brought their pet with them on the patio and I thought that was nice! read more

En Su Boca - 4 for $17 tacos. Two chicken & two shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wow! This place blew us away. We had to sit outside since we had both of our dogs, but the umbrella on the patio was the perfect amount of shade to relax under while eating our meal! Guacamole is a must - large portion and chips have to be made in house. Food all came to the window super quick, and very easy ordering. Must try in Richmond before a day of exploring breweries! read more

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Chips and Salsa: a must get! the chips are homemade and the salsa are delicious, our original green salsa didn't seem to be blended properly but the server fixed it quickly with a new one Burrito bowl: the chicken is flavorful and shredded to perfection Service: the service was slow but it was packed in there, server was very nice and accomadating! read more

En Su Boca - Burrito Bowl w/ Chicken Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Enjoyed some drinks on the patio at En Su Boca today and they were fantastic. Best margaritas of the weekend, and we ordered a mocktail of whatever the bartender made up, which turned out to be my favorite drink of a lavender lemonade. Service was great, place was busy, but we were able to get drinks immediately. Can't wait to try the food next time I'm in town! read more

En Su Boca - Lavender Lemonade - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The waiters and bartenders are fine as is the atmosphere (funky but relaxing.) And En Su Boca is open late; good. However, ... Tacos late in the evening are what I commonly order. Over the last year or so the quality has really dropped. Just had 3 pork tacos. Tasteless mush in a tortilla. The chicken tacos are better, but that's a very low bar. I guarantee that if a Latin American food truck (with zero ambiance) sold tacos like these, they'd be out of business in a flash. read more

We had a fantastic time on a Sunday afternoon. Service was attentive and accommodating of us and our two pups on the patio. Food was awesome, drinks were amazing, and the music was awesome and the perfect volume. The owner/manager checked on every table in the restaurant before meals were over. Margaritas on point. read more

En Su Boca - Guacamole, strawberry better margarita, grilled catfish taco, sloppy José tacos - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Never been here before, honestly I avoid the city usually at all cost. Had a friend who talks about the place and had nothing but great things to say. Today I decided to try En Su Boca. Have to say since I went around 2 pm I found parking to be very easy right in front. When I entered the employees and greeted were all very friendly. The bartender seemed to have a good relationship with all her customers as they were all laughing and having a great time. The space is small but I still found it comfortable and clean. They have a pretty good size drink menu however I only had water on this visit. I got the ground beef enchiladas and I have to say they were excellent. They have a smaller menu however the protein combinations can make it a much choice. I honestly really enjoyed my meal and thought the flavors were very good. I would definitely eat here again. If you're in the area and looking for some good Mexican food give this place a shot. read more

En Su Boca - Enchilads - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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For a place where I didn't expect much (seemed super trendy, ordered mostly out of convenience), this place surprised me! Tacos were fairly sizeable and I was pretty impressed by both the fish and shrimp options. A bit pricey all things considered - but would definitely recommend checking them out for a cute date night or some quality takeout. The inside is so cute and welcoming, heard their patio is great during the summer. Convenient location right by our apartment and glad to have tried it so early on into our move to Richmond. Also - they gave us an entire order of chips/salsa for free to go alongside our guacamole order which was so incredibly nice and unexpected for no particular reason. Maybe they just had some extras ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

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Visiting from NY, after night out came for some tacos. Welp!! I got the carnitas tacos. They served the taco cold AF. Literally I could not believe it. One thing u don't want to fuck with is pork .. I spit that shit out!! They were gracious enough that take it off the bill as they should.. Keep on trucking and get something else0""" read more

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The drinks and chips & salsa were good, but the food was mehh. I would go back again for the drinks. The service was decent and it was a nice vibe. read more

En Su Boca - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Haven't been by here in about a year or two, and was pleasantly surprised to see some new additions! Patio's!! And a couple menu changes. I got a burrito bowl and it was the best bowl I've had. Highly recommend. 10 outta 10. Great job! read more

The best fish tacos! Fast service. Charming outside patio. Located on Arthur Ash Boulevard.

My wife found En Su Boca in an obscure reference in cookbook, and it became our mission to try it out. The exterior sets your expectations at a reasonable level, not promising anything too fancy but letting you know that they have all of the basics to pass health code standards. As my wife said while we parked, "You never know with a hole-in-the-wall-type of place: it could be scary, it could be the most amazing food you've ever had." The decor gives you the feeling that it may have been intended to be a Mexican motorcycle shop until a last minute pivot to sell tacos. It's fun and funky and it works. The service was prompt, friendly, and helpful. We ordered a house margarita which was okay, but a little disappointing in that it didn't stand out at all. Once the tacos arrived, we were blown away by those! The portions are healthy and the flavors were widely varied and all amazing! We ordered a side of sour cream, which wasn't great and wasn't really needed. The sides of black beans and rice were disappointingly lacking in flavor. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and felt like it was a great value for the quality and size. We'll be back, but will definitely change up our orders a bit. read more

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Pros: - Very cute space & in a great location in Scott's Addition - Attentive service every time, they have great staff Cons: - They push their tables incredibly fast because it's a small space, so if you want to stay and chat for a while this is NOT the place to do so. - Food is way overpriced for glorified Chipotle. They do have some good deals, but overall I think it's expensive for the quality. read more

Yo, I'm writing this because I've been a regular at En Su Boca for years. I've always vibed with the crew there, but honestly, the energy lately has been a total mood killer. The service the last few times has been straight-up rough. Most of the staff seems so grumpy that it actually makes sitting there uncomfortable. Last week was the absolute kicker, though--the team collectively lost their marbles over some chairs. It was so over-the-top that we actually thought it was a joke. It got even weirder when our server decided to pull a "mic drop" with the checks, slamming them down and tacking on a 20% gratuity. Just to give you some context: we weren't a rowdy frat party. We're a group of 30-somethings in suits just trying to grab a post-work drink without the side of salt. I know the service industry is a grind, but the constant grumpiness and that full-blown hissy fit over furniture was unreal. It's a huge bummer because I used to LOVE this spot, but right now, the vibes are rancid. Hoping you guys can get the "Su Casa" feeling back. read more

My son and I visited on a beautiful fall day so we got to enjoy the cool patio. I got three tacos- carnitas, Brussels sprouts and the marinated grilled chicken. Really liked the carnitas and Brussels but the MGC was a little bland. My son gave a thumbs up for the ropa vieja burrito and it's probably a better bang for your buck than the tacos if you're really hungry. Three tacos were plenty for me though. I do miss the good old days when restaurants use to give you chips and salsa or bread for a free appetizer read more

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I wasn't super impressed with En Su Boca, and that's saying a mouthful. The food is average, but the meat was too minced for my taste. The location is a bit difficult to navigate, but the main issue was the layout of the place. The tables were so close that we could barely move. IMO this taco joint is a 2 1/2, but I'll err on the positive side. I like to maybe come back and see if things have changed and maybe try again. read more

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Ambiance was good, good music, good vibes, service was really good, server checked on us multiple times, and aided our requests. We only got the Nachos, and I got a burrito with Cajun shrimp as the protein, nachos were fine no complaints there but oh man, (I cut the burrito in half) the first few bites of the burrito no shrimp til I almost finished the first half and the burrito wasn't that good it was a mediocre burrito and I was hoping the Cajun shrimp would help with the flavors or something but I was wrong, shrimp had the skin on it, weird texture, lost my appetite immediately just couldn't do it. Would come back and try something else but the shrimp just not doing it here. (By skin on the shrimp I mean the shelling and the tail was also still on there) Edit: threw up everything I ate, not coming back. read more

My husband and I went for a relaxing mid week dinner and it was a great choice. I've been there before but he hasn't. The atmosphere is always chill and while sometimes in the past it has been loud, this time it was not bad at all. We both got a house margarita and chips and salsa to start. I got the marinated chicken enchiladas and my husband got a burrito. We both ate it all up and left happy and full. Our waitress was very kind and efficient and we got all of our food and drinks very quickly! Excited to go back there together again. read more

En Su Boca - Chicken enchiladas with rice, chips and salsa and a frozen margarita! Yuuuum! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

A fun, cool vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. Very limited parking available. The hostess was very welcoming. The server was prompt and efficient. I had a best margarita and a burrito. I wasn't a fan of the sweet and sour mix used in the margarita. The burrito was huge and very tasty. The chips and salsa were delicious as well. read more

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En Du Boca it's such a weak place to go for Mexican flavors. I love that they have a wide variety of different proteins, repaired in different ways, and even vegetarian and vegan options. I usually opt for their delicious brussels sprouts, but they are so many options. You cannot go wrong. From there you can decide to have your meal either as a burrito, a burrito, bowl, tacos, or a quesadilla. The portions are very generous. You are definitely getting your moneys worth. It's a smaller sized restaurant, but they provide both indoor and outdoor seating. If you go during a colder day, they also have heaters on their outdoor deck. So you will definitely be comfortable. Unlike those restaurants that serve Mexican food, just be warned that they do not serve you complementary salsa and tortilla chips. I do recommend trying their salsa trio,which is delicious, or trying their queso as a yummy appetizer. read more

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Did was fresh and looked, smelled and tasted delicious. We opted for a taco bowl and for tacos. Tacos were tasty and the perfect size. We even had enough leftover to take home. A little pricey, but that seems to be everywhere. This place is trendy and has a hipster vibe, especially from the staff. Cordial but not overly friendky. There is parking available so that makes it easier in this high traffic area. read more

Would not come back!!! Salsa's have potential but lacked any salt whatsoever as well as the food. Definitely not well seasoned and lacking flavor very disappointed with the food. Service was ok a bit slow, as there was only 1 server for a Saturday night. Also not really my vibe as far as music, was very loud. Seemed like I needed to yell to the person who was sitting at the table with me. Do not recommend . read more

Five of us visited En Su Boca on a cold Saturday right before the lunch rush. Parking is usually hard as this is a busy area with limited parking, but we were able to park right out front on this visit. The host was friendly and we were seated right away. Even though we have visited ESB multiple times, we had no idea they offered brunch on Saturday and Sunday. So, my partner and I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and the Torrijas (french toast). The Huevos Rancheros was a large bowl with multiple layers of goodness. We both thought it was very delicious. While the flavor of the torrijas was delicious, it was delivered to the table with the syrup already on the toast and the texture became mushy. If I ordered it again, I would ask for the syrup on the side to see if some of the crispness can be preserved. And maybe see if they can add a side of bacon or sausage, or something other than sugar and simple carbs, to go with it. IMHO, the service was friendly and fast and we all really enjoyed our meal. En Su Boca is a go-to when we are in Scott's Addition. read more

En Su Boca - Huevos Rancheros Mini quesadilla with black beans, cheesy eggs, salsa, lime crema, chile rojo, avocado, papas, pickled onions, & cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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