Taco Tuesday at its finest! Mimi and I ventured on a school night to @lacabana_restaurant near Lakeside and it did not disappoint! Cute little vibe with decor to match! We were greeted with smiles as we entered and sat at a table of our choosing, cozy and gives a very welcoming vibe! Our waitress was friendly and allowed us time to look thru the options. We ordered shrimp (2.8/5), carnitas (5/5) and steak (3.9/5) and Mimi opted for chicken (4.5/5) instead of the carnitas and we shared the beans and rice (5/5). All the tacos were plentiful and flavorful but my favorite was the carnitas (Mimi favored the chicken but agreed the carnitas was it) and the corn tortillas were so fresh and warm. The rice and beans also very authentic and flavorful and the rice was fluffy too, both were excellent! They are a small staff who work diligently to push the orders out so please be patient and enjoy the experience like we did! #tacotuesday #rvafoodie #mexicanfoodlover read more

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First impression, it's a family owned business and you could tell regulars come here a lot. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. We ordered horchata, Mexican cola, shrimp taco, beef head (cabeza) taco, and carne asada tacos. Horchata: solid option but it is a small cup with no refills. Mexican cola: honestly surprised they had it since I haven't been able to find it anywhere. A nice richer, nutty flavor Shrimp taco: AMAZING option. A lot of shrimp and avocado. Super flavorful and pipping hot Cabeza taco: MY FAVORITE with it being so flavorful and tender. 10/10 option Carne asada taco: good Smokey flavor and the meat is tasty Overall a wonderful pick and amazing food for a cheap price at about $4 a taco. read more

La Cabana - Shrimp taco and beef head taco - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place was really good. As a Mexican I'm often critical of Mexican food but this one was really good. I had 2 tacos de cabeza and 1 de lenqua and it was perfect. The salsa was nice and spicy which is exactly like I like it. read more

La Cabana - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

went here yesterday w my daughter for taco Tuesday .... she got the chicken quesadilla, and I got 1 carnitas 1 asada and 1 lengua taco, everything was probably by far the worse "Mexican" food we have had in Henrico, we will not be going back!! major WAKALA!!! read more

I had a good lunch at LA Cabana. The service was friendly, and the restaurant was fairly quiet so I could have a conversation with my dining partner. read more

we as a family have been eating here for years! Right off staples mill road near the Amtrak station at the end of the row of store fronts that you would probably miss if you travel this route for work etc. Can't say enough good things about this place 1. SUPER accommodating 2. have ordered items not on the menu before and wasn't a big deal at all 3. Family owned I believe, and staff is great and always very attentive 4. not much frill inside but in the end who cares ! this place doesn't get enuff credit for being the most Authentic mexican food place here in Richmond area totally worth the drive Pricing is super reasonable! read more

Went on Valentine's Day . It was good ! Wish the Al pastor was a litttlllee more sweet tho. I appreciated the sauces . The sandwich my husband got was huge and filling! A little pricey for what I thought we were getting (prices were different on the website/pictures) they increased. read more

La Cabana - Sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The bistec tasted like gamy meat. The rest of the items were average. Other items were just okay.

Authentic. Fast. Delicious. Very good value. Extremely friendly service. If I'm ever passing by, this is the lunch spot of choice. Hit em up. Won't regret it. read more

Went here based on a review on the Lakeside FB page picture. Ordered the, cannot spell and dont feel like looking up, fried pork bites (maybe belly). Unfortunately, ours were way over fried. Very dark brown and a hard chew. If not over cooked; would be awesome! We ate a couple but left the rest. The place is small and very clean. Very nice staff. Real coke, in the bottle, with a cup of ice. Cane sugar... it is different, if you didn't know. Therefore, no refills here. Also, you do not get free chips and salsa just for sitting at a table. You will pay about 5.00 for chips and salsa, you want cheese dip? Another 5.00. Fine. Do you want authentic flavor? (My opinion) Shed your Americanized view of hispanic foods. Look at the menu, you get the chance to eat things that you've only seen on the Food Network or if you were in an hispanic country. We also had a taco salad. Lovely and crispy. The bottom layer was some hot red sauce (both in heat and nicely spiced - so delish, not killer) - rice, shredded cheese, steak bits (chix or shrimp is also an option) iceberg lettuce (not uniformly shredded), guac, sour cream, few diced tomatoes and a bit more shredded cheese (mostly yellow - assume cheddar but to little to tell) Bottom line. The taco salad was awesome - get a fork-ful of it all. All of the flavors blended. We loved that the steak was charred but still tender. Tiny diced bites of diced steak, but it was good! We would have like a medium cook, yet charred - but even fully cooked, they know how to slice the steak, so it was not chewy. After you eat here.... Go a couple doors down for the in-house made ice cream. Try the pine nut "pinion' - or any that strikes your fancy. Put it on your list. read more

Great tacos!! Quite authentic...but Wednesday is the day to go. 2 buck tacos!! Fantastic!!

Excellent AUTHENTIC Mexican food. Cooked fresh, delicious and very reasonably priced!! read more

La Cabana - Carne Asada, Carnitas tacos, Carne Asada Sope - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Definitely Authentic Mexican. I'm a misplaced Texan in Northern VA and this restaurant is great food. Always a must stop when we are in Richmond for soccer. Tacos, Caldo de Res, and enchiladas are all amazing. read more

I almost hate writing this review. Anthony Bourdain used to bemoan bringing media attention to tiny, local restaurants off the beaten path, knowing tourists would soon flock there and possibly change the experience. I feel the same way about La cabaña. I will personally keep this place in business if I have to, and fewer customers means more tacos for me, right? This unassuming, hole-in-the-wall eatery is the real deal when it comes to authentic Mexican street food. It looks a bit like a cafeteria inside, with only a few tables and a counter in front of the open kitchen. If you want to eat in, just take a seat and a server will come to you. You order takeout and pay for meals at the counter. I've never seen more than three people working at once, and often Spanish is the primary language, but food still comes out fast and there are some English descriptors on the menu. The tacos are the best I've had, no question. They don't make their own corn tortillas in house, but the meats and toppings are perfection. The lengua, carne adobada, and al pastor are my favorites, but I've had almost all of them by now and you really can't go wrong. I've also had the refried beans, Spanish rice, and housemade chips and salsa and it was all great. For between $1.25-$3.00 per taco, it's an inexpensive and incredible satisfying meal. read more

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WOWWWWWWWW THE GREATEST TACOS IN RVA!!!!!!!!!! The only other taco place I would go would be taqueria panchito for their birria tacos or their al pastor but let me tell you about the CHIPS AND GUAC AND SALSA HERE!!! *drools* so hot and fresh and crunchy!!! The guac has this limey kick and it's creeeeamy!! My favs are the cabeza lengua THE BRISKETTTT and the al pastor. The plaintains are air fried??? Not deep fried idk hkw they make them but they taste like fries but better bc of the chilli powder and some sort of meat sauce they give you to dip it in. The portions are MASSIVE!! I cannot wait to return and I hope to see u there read more

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Nice local restaurant with authentic Mexican food. They also have subs and offer beer. Ample parking, Friendly service. Mention how hot you want your food. read more

So goooood says this SoCal native!! Highly recommend this sit down restaurant. Great chips, too!

It was perfect and unpretentious. Affordable and delicious. A+. One of the best spots in the metro Richmond area. The cactus tacos won me over. A+ i went alone. You should go alone, too...because it's hard not to scarf down this food like an animal! So good, you'll forget to use your manners. A+ read more

After having tried La Cabana a couple more times, I am even more confident in giving the establishment 5 stars. My lengthy wait on my first visit had to have been a fluke of some sort as my tacos have been promptly served to me in about 5-10 minutes the last two times I've been there. I'd still check out my initial review for more details, but everything about the place is great. Amazing food, awesome staff, and an overall great experience. I will direct you to the pictures I've taken, but every time the tacos are presented beautifully, are quite filled with ingredients, and are as delicious as they look. The orange sauce (which I managed to take a picture of this time), is absolutely amazing. Between the flavor of the tacos, the comfortable atmosphere, and the price, La Cabana may very well be my favorite place in RVA to eat at, and currently holds the title of my favorite tacos anywhere. read more

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Holy Cow how I love this place and the new ownership! Was on Staples Mill Rd, OTW to a massage therapy appointment and was self-lamenting because I was driving by a favorite Mexican food & legit taco spot that I love/d with previous owners, (original review from 2018), and more so now. I lamented because I've been on a fairly strict Keto diet, & know I can't use my 25g of allowable carbs on tortillas. Most places will not replace tortillas with lettuce because they shred them right away. I figured I'd pop-in and ask. To my delight, he was happy to accommodate. This place is generous with filling portions. Since I wasn't going to get full with the double corn tortillas they normally serve with each taco, I got 5. (Don't judge) In short order my beautiful shrimp taco, taco de chicharrón, (braised pork skin in a Chile verde), chorizo taco, and 2 lengua taco, (beef tongue. Calm down. They remove the outer skin and braise the muscle under it). All were exceptional. Very fresh, & crunchy, double iceberg lettuce was used. I also ordered a side of guacamole. Love this place. There were many happy people here either eating the day's surf & turf special, an unreal value at $11, or one of the homemade legit soups they make here. read more

La Cabana - The graciously accommodated Keto tacos. No tortillas missed, because the meats were so good. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The spot has the authentic Mexican tacos that you are looking for. I was very impressed with the flavors and the freshness of all the ingredients. My wife and I had the squash and zucchini tacos, and my son had a chicken burrito. They are super friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant itself is cozy and nicely decorated. We will definitely be back to try out more of the very extensive menu. Go there now! read more

La Cabana - Tacos!!! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I don't live in this area anymore but when I come into town, I try to stop by here! So update on my last review, the lengua (beef tongue) is definitely more flavorful and tender as it should be! I also tried the carnitas from my sister's taco for the first time here and wow, it was amazing!!!! So juicy and full of flavor! I had to order my own carnitas after eating hers! My sister had the chicharrones as well it the pork belly was definitely not fried. It was gummy and gooey pork belly skin because it wasn't fried! Still all other tacos were amazing!! read more

La Cabana - Left: beef tongue. Right: al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

im bk for the 2nd time.. it's even better just getting Tacos the atmosphere here is awesome the dining room is spotless read more

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This is my 1st time trying this restaurant but I got chicken burrito and it's good. The chicken is seasoned so well. read more

La Cabana - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Enchiladas verdes! Amazing! Sauce was super flavorful and spicy. Great service. Super authentic . Tacos were also great! Just missed the old Wednesday Friday taco happy hour :/ read more

La Cabana - Enchiladas verdes - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Yesterday my husband and I ate at "La Cabaña". Our order was shared Guacamole/chips, two "Tacos al Pastor" each, and shared rice and beans. The guacamole was freshly made and had a good temperature, texture and flavor, but was much too salty for our tastes. The tortilla chips were thick and very over-browned -- pretty much inedible. The "Tacos al Pastor" were fair. They also had small pieces of pineapple in them which I had not had before, but which I liked. The downside to them was the soft corn tortillas which didn't have much flavor, and the pork was a little bit tough. In fact, my husband didn't care for the tortillas and actually ate the meat, with only one tortilla instead of the two which they are served with. Both the table sauces that were provided were quite good. The green one was pureed jalapeno/onion. The orange one was pureed tomatoes, peppers, onions and some spices. Both were flavorful and complimented the tacos. The orange was the "hottest". The refried beans were thin, and again were too salty, but did have a good flavor. The rice was moist and the grains were plump, and not sticky. The server seemed friendly, but it was hard for her to understand and answer questions in English, so we ordered the basics, even though we were curious about some of the other menu items. I have no problem with this at all, but am just mentioning this because you may need to know a little more about the food, without expecting the menu items to be explained and before venturing away from the tacos. The server did keep our water glasses filled, which is a plus. The napkins provided were a very poor quality. As we were paying at the counter, I noticed in the kitchen area that the soft corn tortillas come in a large plastic bag, (not house made like the great corn tortillas that are served at "Comida Casera"). Also there was a large tub of "Country Crock" margarine on the counter, as well as a jar of "Goya Adobo" seasoning. Margarine and Goya seasoning are are both "no, no's" at restaurants for me. Perhaps these all contribute to "ok" but far from great food. I doubt I'll return, because I think the food that I have had at "Comida Casera", is much better. read more

La Cabana - Table sauces. Orange is a puree of peppers, tomatoes, onions and spices. Green is a puree of jalapenos and onions. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

In six months of searching for an authentic Mexican restaurant, my wife and I find this spot. The tacos (al pastor, pollo y chicharron) were amazing and reminded me of home. The torta de carne asada was very well put together. All of their food paired perfectly with their red and green salsas and a nice cold DOS XX. read more

La Cabana - Tacos (pastor, pollo, y chicharron) - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I think it's because I went to a restaurant a very authentic restaurant for tacos in Nevada, that every other taco that I've ever tried cannot compare. However I will say this is the most authentic that you'll get around the Richmond area. La cabana has a lot of authentic Mexican food you won't see that refried rice beans and chicken enchilada like you do in the Americanized Mexican restaurants I wantI had their tacos on one dollar taco day on Wednesday and Fridays, and the tortillas are very dry as well as the meat and they don't give you that much meat. However when I did look around other people's food looks absolutely delicious. So I will come back and try something else And see where that yelp review takes me :-) onward read more

La Cabana - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This used to be my go-to taco place, especially because of their $1.25 tacos on Wed&Fri. However, I picked up my takeout order on Friday and was surprised my order came to $20 for 6 tacos. The cashier informed me they're pausing this deal during a switch in management. I was hopeful that maybe they would just keep things as is and it was too late at this point since the food was ready so I paid and figured it can't be too bad. Every single thing has change. The green sauce was my SHIT. Even when it was spicier than usual, I suffered through it. But now it tastes like nothing really. The carnitas used to just melt in your mouth and have so much flavor it would be dripping. Now they're tough and dry I'm super bummed out and I was told the original owners moved back to Mexico so no hope for it going back to how it was. RIP best tacos in RVA read more

UPDATE La Cabana is under new ownership and I was coerced by my co-workers in to re-trying it. I wish I had pushed back and stayed sitting in my cube but to my misfortune I joined them. When we arrived we sat down and were handed menus. To my immediate dismay there were far fewer tacos available and the prices were much higher. Originally $1.50 tacos, prices jumped by nearly 67%! Additionally the vivid descriptions of what each taco had on it was gone! I was now flying blind with no translations available to help me decipher what each taco was. After ordering we requested chips and salsa "for the table." I enjoy ordering things for the table because it means I can have as much as I want without people giving me a second thought. I was devastated to hear that they no longer served chips and salsa, which seems very abnormal for a taco place. Once the tacos arrived it was about 10 minutes for my entire table of 6 to have their orders and an additional 5-7 for everyone's order to be correct. The recipes were completely different. The al pastor did not have pineapple in it. The shrimp had no avocado. Chicken tacos looked different depending on who had them. It was complete anarchy. When i bit in to my first taco I was disappointed that it did not taste 67% better. In fact, it did not taste any better than the $1.50 tacos I had known and loved. New management took a great thing and ruined it. I will not be going back unless the prices drop. --------------------------------------- ORIGINAL REVIEW It was a Friday like all of those that came before that. I had awoken dreary eyed and exhausted from the labors of the week and after fifteen minutes of unsuccessfully convincing myself to take a day of PTO I drove myself to work. When I arrived I sat, surrounded by my co-workers, politely smiling so as not to be obvious that I was not paying attention to anything they were saying. I began to fantasize about the high point of my day, the hour I have from noon until 1 pm. Oftentimes I will drive to a parking lot and read, other times I will forgo my turkey sandwich, protein chips and banana and will venture out to the local Wawa. While activities over lunchtime may vary the constant in these happenings is my solitude. As I came out of my lunchtime daydream, I overheard one of my co-workers ask "are we still going for tacos today?" Now normally I revel in the fact I get an hour to myself but much to my co-workers dismay, I decided to accompany them to Tacos. Little did I know that they would change my life. After refusing to drive to the taco place I sat in the backseat contemplating if my co-workers would force me to make conversation with them or if I could simply politely enjoy my tacos in utter silence. While I was meditating on this predicament I looked out the window and saw a small unassuming building in a strip mall. There appeared to be 3 or 4 Mexican restaurants in this strip mall, all of which based on their façade would serve a side of dysentery with their tacos. My coworkers pulled in front of La Cabana and I entered. The first thing I noticed was the size. While it appeared to be small and intimate from the outside, there were a plethora of tables available to groups as large as 10 or as small as 2. There was nice décor and even a TV on the wall which would be perfect for me to stare at if I grew weary of my companies conversion. We sat ourselves, (I chose a seat at the end of the table, closest to the door so if I decided to lie and come up with an excuse to step outside I would not have far to go while feeling the judging eyes of my party.) Shortly after sitting, our waitress came by with a menu. I was pleasantly surprised to see not only was there an excellent selection of tacos, but the prices were affordable. On Fridays, tacos were as low as $1 per taco. Our waitress then came back and took our order. I appreciated the inclusive atmosphere they cultivated because she did not ridicule me for ordering the chicken taco in English. Soon after ordering our waitress came back with chips and salsa and guac which a few of my co-workers ordered. While I did not partake in them, because I refuse to be in the debt of those I work with, I can say that the general consensus around the table was that they were "good". Next our waitress came back relatively quickly with the food which was a pleasant surprise given our large party size. The tacos were delicious and I savored each one. The table was stocked with various hot sauces that I used to season my taco to my liking. Finally, we stood to pay and I was pleasantly surprised to see that they accepted credit card here. While leaving, I thought to myself that even my co-workers did not ruin this experience for me. I am excited to tell friends about this tiny hole in the wall place and pass it off as my own discovery. I am looking forward to coming back. read more

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We decided to stop by for a late lunch on a Saturday, and I could not be happier that we found this little gem. Nestled in a shopping center off of Staples Mill near Glenside, La Cabana has a warm and comfortable vibe. Even though we were the only diners at 4 pm, our server was kind and attentive, and our food was obviously prepared with care. My jamon con queso torta was the best sandwich I've had in a long time, and my wife's tacos were so good that she ordered another one before we left. We can't wait to come back! read more

La Cabana - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Usually when a business is under New Management you like how it ran before, I love the people who ran this place before but how they have it now is just as amazing. read more

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If Your Looking For Authentic Tacos At A Great Price You Found It!! The Tacos Were Filling & Tasteful & The Atmosphere Was Great & Welcoming. read more

La Cabana - 2 Chicken & 1 Steak Taco - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great taco flavor options. Great service and the food comes out very quickly. It's tough to beat $1.25 tacos! Also, a good assortment of Jaritas Mexican sodas. I highly recommend this little place if you're in Henrico and craving a few tacos. read more

La Cabana - Cheap, delicious tacos. Well worth every penny. - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I found this place thanks to Yelp. Have been going there already for about 2-3 months... as everyone says one of the best things about it are the tacos, specifically the Pastor Tacos!! really good and for the price, specially on Wednesdays and Fridays when they are 1 dollar each, you can't beat that... Also I am Guacamole Lover ha ha The place is small but seems clean and cozy, I always order to go anyways and never have to wait, when I arrive they are always ready... I always say I'm gonna order something different but end up ordering the tacos, they are sooo good :) Enough parking outside... look at the pics for the menu and hours read more

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Went here for the Wednesday$1 taco lunch special. I had 4 of them: Al Pastor (which is a marinated pork with pineapple), Bistek (beef), and a couple of others. They were small, but tasty. Definitely a great value for $1 each. They come with limes, and two sauce options, an al verde sauce and a spicier orange sauce. Service was lightning fast. The place is on the south end of a small strip mall and their sign is just a banner. It's decidedly no-frills, and pretty small. However, the staff is friendly, and the food tastes good. the fact that it was crowded and most of the patrons were speaking Spanish leads me to believe it's pretty authentic. Not quite as good as Habanero Grill, but closer to the office, and much faster service. Every other Wednesday, I like to hit the Boka Truk when it rolls through here, but this may be my new place to go on the off Wednesdays. read more

La Cabana - 3 tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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So I found the chink in the armour here...they serve instant coffee. They gave my wife so coffee crystals some sugar and a cup of hot water. Yikes. But the guacamole was amazing. read more

My wife and I had a stop during our Amtrack trip and decided to check this place out. The neighborhood was sketch but the food was simply the BEST MEXICAN FOOD OF OUR LIVES!!! Seriously. There is a difference between authentic and good. I've had "authentic" but this was beyond that. Not only authentic but super legit and just plain great food. McDonald's is authentic American food but it's freaking McDonald's. this was like 4-star mexi-street food. If we lived anywhere near here we would try to get back. Richmond? You are luckier than you know. read more

La Cabana - FRESH guac! - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

If I'm not eating tacos, I'm usually thinking about eating tacos. I might need to re-evaluate this priority in my life but for now I'll carry on. La Cabana is my new favorite taqueria in Richmond. It's just an extra perk that it's only 5 minutes from my office. When I'm at home in N. Chesterfield, I still rely on the solid Taqueria Panchito but I have plenty of taco appetite to share. La Cabana offers the full range of taco fillings, even animal parts you never thought to eat before. I've tried many of them and they've all been delicious. I am still partial to their al pastor and carne asada, topped with onions & cilantro, with a drizzle of their hot sauce. They also make a delicious horchata, which is a great beverage accompaniment to spicy food. A fresh dash of cinnamon makes it taste just right. They're always very friendly and the food is always good. I think I just talked myself into lunch on Monday. read more

La Cabana - Left to right: chicharon, al pastor, and bistek (carne asada) - Mexican Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Went here recently and it's basically a different restaurant. No more $1 tacos Wednesdays and Fridays. The food was a bit salty also.