Delicious, authentic Mexican food at Cilantro last night. We're from Northern Virginia where there…read moreare tons of great restaurants, but limited options for Mexican food and really wish they had a location near us. I had the Birria tacos which can be hit or miss at restaurants, but these were so flavorful. My kids had carne asada tacos and taquitos - the carne asada tacos were tender and Smokey and delicious. The taquitos were pretty good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The service was fast and friendly and the prices were super reasonable. The decor was a little tired and there were several fruit flies buzzing around our table, but neither were enough to distract us from the food. Highly recommend this place!

This restaurant is located in a tiny strip mall that is very close to the Moneta library…read more The restaurant/bar is cute. The meals are reasonably priced (you can "build" your own meal starting at $10.99 for two items). My plate was barely warm but the manager reheated it. Temperature really improves flavor. The read sauce was delicious. I wouldn't order a quesadilla again but I will try other items on another visited. The burrito was yummy. One of my guests had the chicken fajita. There was only one tiny piece of broccoli in her veggies. She only orders this item and it was the first time it was just passable and not extraordinary. (Her four time winning streak ended) The place is comfy. If you get chilly, pick a table not directly beside the doors. The staff is nice. Even in chilly weather, the place was filling up during "rush hour." I can only imagine how crowded this place gets in the summer. I rate this place a B. There is something for everyone. You can order decent Mexican food that isn't as great as Cancun Restaurant. (But we don't have to travel as far)

The food service is amazing and the food is great. It has a…read morelot of options in regards to foods. Great place to eat. El servicio de comida es increíble y la comida es excelente. Tiene muchas opciones en cuanto a alimentos. Es un gran lugar para comer.

Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to find a Latin American Restaurant and Market this good in…read morethis Star City of Roanoke, Virginia. Yet during the first half of Hispanic Heritage Month this year, I so happened to discover this hidden gem of a restaurant and Roanoke's Best Kept Secret! After being awarded the Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And the Super Amanecer Restaurant in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. It's interesting what led me to this restaurant in the first place. I was talking with a Salvadorian young lady who's very kind and hardworking mother raised 7 children of her own in this country; and she told me that whenever she wants to treat her mother out to eat and asks her where she would like to go, her answer is always: "Al Super Amanecer." Located in Town Square Shopping Mall, a strip mall in Northwest Roanoke, Virginia, featuring a variety of shops, restaurants and other establishments, the Gran Amanecer II Restaurant and Market offers a diverse selection of Latin America comfort foods in a casual and relaxing environment. It has an ample parking lot, where many Hispanics gather in the late afternoon to socialize with their families and friends after work while enjoying some comfort food like pupusas or tamales, or tropical flavor ice-creams in or around their cars. Inside the Restaurant / Market is like another world. They are separated by an entryway and both the restaurant and market have the largest variety of Latin American food than any other place in Roanoke, Virginia. When I entered the restaurant, I was greatly impressed with its cleanliness, simple decor, cozy ambiance, and extensive menu. A friendly young lady greated me at the Host's station and after finding out that I spoke Spanish, asked me where I wanted to sit. I sat at a booth next to the window and then moved to a table because the sun was getting in my eyes. The menu had a great variety of Latin American dishes from places like Mexico, El Salvador, Argentina, and Honduras, among other places. To drink I ordered a Maracuya (Passion Fruit) drink. And as my main entrée I order their Parrillada. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and its food. This dish included chicken, steak, shrimps, 2 chorizos, lime, avocado, roasted jalapeño, rice, refried beans, and pico de gallo. All the meats were quality and cooked to perfection in such a way that it brought out their flavor. For the Grand Finale of this exquisite meal I had Churros with a scoop of ice-cream. They were amazingly delicious though a bit overcooked, thus too crunchy, and lacked the sugar on top, but were decorated so amazingly well, with chocolate and caramel syrup and a cherry, that I enjoyed eating them. Afterwards I went to visit their Supermarket and it too was the greatest thing I've ever seen in Latin American Markets. It had hard to find product at your fingertips, and others you didn't even know they existed. In the back they even had their very own meat department with the meats in the display cases looking tender and fresh In conclusion I highly recommend this restaurant and market for their variety of quality food and products cooked extremely well, and served by friendly staff providing excellent customer service, and an extraordinary dining experience.

Crab Du Jour is definitely on my top list for roanoke visits! It was my first time dining here and…read morei can say i had an amazing experience. I was immediately greeted by the host and seated even on a busy saturday night. Had a small booth perfect for me and my partner. Our server Lori was amazing, remembered all modifications, checked in on us frequently, worked quickly. Lori took our order at 8:43 and the food was out by 8:52! Build your own catch (2) (1)- 2 clusters crab legs +1 free when you dine in on saturdays! , 1/2 lb shrimp head off, corn, potatoes, egg (2)- 2 clusters crab legs +1 free, 1/2 shrimp head on, mussels, corn, potatoes ticket totaled to $130.60 The shrimp was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Sauces and seasonings were delicious. Everything came hot, sweet tea was perfect (coming from a sweet tea addict). Overall i'd say i had a great experience and will definitely be back. 10/10 i'll request Lori again :)

I asked the girl at the desk at our hotel where the best seafood was. She was soooo right! Oh how…read moreI love a good seafood boil!

I can't believe that almost three months have passed since this gem of a restaurant opened its door…read moreon Orange Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia and I knew nothing about it. After having been selected as number 4 of the Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Tacos Los Toros #3 Restaurant, in Roanoke Virginia is a perfect example. This family-owned Mexican restaurant is committed to bringing you "the best of Mexican Cuisine made with love and care." Owner Jimmy Santos started the business years ago out of a food truck with the recipes from his grandma from Guerrero, Mexico. Not long after he opened his first brick-and-mortar restaurant on Hershberger Rd. And it was so successful that on October 22, 2025 he opened Tacos Los Toros #3 with Juan Albarez as its general manager. I found out about this restaurant by word of mouth from a friend who had ordered from them via DoorDash and loved the food. Today, right after a snow storm and an Extreme Cold Warning with more snow on the way, I decided to take a Lyft, because I don't Iike to drive my Lexus in the snow, and go have dinner there, never imagining that I would find authentic Mexican Cuisine like no other before. When I arrived, I was fascinated by the size and welcoming ambiance of the place. It had a large full bar in the back and dining areas divided by black walls with enlarged artworks of portraits of bulls, and enlarged color wall size photographs of Guerrero, Mexico. A friendly, young lady welcomed me and took me to one of the booths. I asked if they could make me at the bar a virgen Mango Margarita to drink. For appetizer I ordered the Queso Fundido. Grilled chorizo with melted cheese, and served with chips and salsa. I was told that the chips and salsa were made fresh daily, and they surely were. I could taste the difference. By then the manager came by to greet and welcome me to the restaurant and to confirm the drink. He talk to me about the items on the menu and as my main entrée I ordered El Paisano, a grill steak, chicken breast, and chorizo, cooked with grilled onions and chiles, and served with rice and beans, and flower tortillas. It was amazingly delicious, and one of the most genuine and best Mexican Cuisine that I've had in a long time. For dessert, I had something that I had been looking for since I moved to Roanoke and hadn't found in any of the Mexican restaurants: a genuine Mexican Fried Ice Cream. The ball of ice cream was covered with a special batter and then fried. It was delicious! I thanked the manager, who ended up being my server, for such a wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant for a genuine Mexican Cuisine fine-dining experience.

This place is a gem!! Had the #birriatacos . Absolutely delicious! Beef was so tender and…read moreflavorful. Huge portions...you definitely get your money's worth. Salsa is excellent. Tableside guacamole service. Very friendly staff. Will be returning.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Crazy good Yelp scores, But it truly holds up! Banh Mi was one of the Best I've had. The pho Was not as good. I would stick To the sandwiches.

Stopped in for lunch. We each got something different and everyone enjoyed their food. We had The…read moreBeast, bbq pork banh mi, the traditional banh mi and the pho. Full of flavor and clearly fresh ingredients! The service was quick. I would definitely be back!

I've been coming to this restaurant since it first opened and it's the most consistently amazing…read moreThai food I've ever had. I'm from Roanoke and this used to be a weekly staple for our family but now we live in richmond and there is nothing that compares to city corner 2 (we've tried at least 6 different main stream Thai places and nothing matches it). We love this restaurant so much that I try to stop in and eat it when I'm back in town visiting family which is what brought me and my kids here today. Don't let the appearance of this restaurant fool you, some of the best food I've eaten has been at hole in the wall spots, city corner inclusive. Staff is incredibly friendly and attentive and never leave you hanging too long. Prices are phenomenal (one of the few restaurants left with pre-Covid-ish prices). If you haven't eaten here, it's time. It's really amazing that roanoke is so lucky to have this place here! (Also, if you aren't sure what to order, pad ka paow with ground pork is awesome, I literally can't find this dish the way it's made at city corner anywhere else, if you're sensitive to spicy you may want to ask for a milder spice level)

Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed that my first Thai food experience in the area didn't come…read moreclose to the quality of Thai cuisine I'm accustomed to. The service was good, and since we arrived around 4 PM, the restaurant was very quiet and not crowded. However, the food fell short of expectations, and unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to recommend this restaurant based on my experience. We started with the dumplings, which were gummy and not properly seared. The texture was unpleasant, and after trying one, I couldn't continue eating them. For my main course, the vegetables had an unusual flavor, and the noodles were heavily drenched in oil, making the dish difficult to enjoy. I wasn't able to finish it. My partner ordered the duck (no photo available), and while the presentation was nice, he found the texture overly chewy. He ended up pouring extra sauce over the dish just to finish it. On a positive note, both the Thai tea and Thai green tea were very enjoyable. We even ordered refills, which are offered at half price--a nice touch and probably the highlight of our visit. Overall, while the service, ambiance, and beverages were good, the food quality did not meet our expectations.

Want to know why the pizza is so good at Mama Maria's? Because the owner/chef is from South Jersey!…read moreAnd Jersey knows it's pizza! Mama Maria's is the pinnacle of Italian food in Roanoke County. The pizza is great. The bakery is great. The service is great. Anytime I find myself driving down I-81. I always stop at Mama Maria's. And you should too.

Dinner one night while we were in town. We were greeted walking in and seated within the same…read moreinteraction. An old school eatery, pretty basic on the inside, nothing fancy just good food and kind service. We started with the Burschetta Napoletana appetizer. It was a traditional style serving. With a slice of toasted bread, fresh diced tomato, onion and chopped basil, with a little evoo drizzle. Very simple and good. Refreshing and tasty a good start. They had Oysters Rockerfeller on the special menu the night of our visit, so we had to give them a try. They were again very traditional, well made and flavorful. For my entree I went for the Salmon Portofino. A beautiful portion, vibrant and full of flavor. A large bowl, with a nice piece of salmon cooked in a wonderful broth. Line caught fish, pan seared and cooked with cherry tomatoes, capers and artichoke hearts. It was a very good meal. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the kind staff. 01266

The pork chop and fillet were outstanding as were the creamed spinach and Brussels sprouts!!!! My…read morehusband and I split our dishes. We also had a wonderful waitress but didn't get her name! The cocktail choices are also creative and tasty -- I had one infused with lavender! Our first time visiting here but we will come back!!!!

We had to wait about 10 minutes past our reservation. No big deal there. The restaurant was nearly…read morefull but not crowded by any means. People were coming and going. The waiter took our drink orders; came back a few minutes later and took our food orders then the waiting started. We were having nice conversations but after about 20 minutes we were wondering what happened to the food. The waiter said it should be out soon. He came back about 10 minutes later and said they were plating our food. It was another 15 minutes before they finally brought the food out. Meantime while we were waiting we were serenaded by a 2 year old child pitching a fit at a nearby table. It took forever before one of the parents took the child out. I know how it is with small children, I remember that we had to take turns eating and sitting in the car with the unruly one. But please have some consideration for others. We expected a pricey meal but the food was mediocre at best. I have had much better steaks at Texas Roadhouse. With the very long wait and the disturbance going on, it will be a long time before we return.