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Everything was great! Service was so good and friendly family business. The burrito was delicious!
After getting past the rough exterior of La Mexicana you'll find a gem of a Mexican restaurant. La Mexicana does have a learning curb if you've never been there before. You walk towards the food counter, place your order, get the food, and then pay at the end. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak burrito. It's very large, has incredible flavor, and they don't skimp on any of the ingredients. I really had a wonderful experience. Only thing holding this restaurant from a 5 star, is really just it being cash only. I normally don't carry cash at all, but luckily I had a little in my wallet at the time. I'd compare this restaurant to Pedro Martinez. Just a classic, old school, iconic figure that's an absolute legend. Will be back for sure!!
I have been coming here for years and each time is better than the next. The food is great and always plenty for left overs. The staff is always so happy and very helpful in deciding for me when I don't know what I want. You got to try it. Very friendly and good people.
La Mex has the best burritos in the world, and that is not an exaggeration. The La Mex burrito is the thing I miss the most about living in Richmond. To this day I cannot eat a burrito from any other restaurant because I know it will be a disappointment compared to a La Mex burrito. The ingredients are always fresh, the salsa is the best you will have ever tasted, and the portion size is huge. For $9 you can get a large burrito enough for two meals for me; hence its popularity with local college kids. The inside isn't anything fancy, it's kind of a hole in the wall place with a small Mexican grocery section. Pay by cash if you can, there is a 25 cent charge if you pay by card, and there are no signs that tell you this. If you are driving through Richmond and are looking for a place for a quick and cheap meal, this is the place to go for sure.
Best authentic Mexican in Richmond. Has El Rodeo and El Bronco beat by miles! Large portions, tasty food, friendly staff, and can't beat the prices. I can't wait to be back to try more! Don't be intimidated by the exterior- the interior is simple and clean. They put all their energy into the food. And that's alright with me! Worth it!
I was craving tacos and a trip to Cincinnati or Dayton or Indianapolis seemed out of the question with the $0.30 price hike on gasoline since the weekend. La Mexicana has awesome tacos. I can put them up against those from El Rodeo and Hacienda El Camino Real (Cinco de Mayo?) any day and La Mexicana wins. She is a tough competitor. I thought that the options were a bit thin. I guess I should have looked over the menu again, but I didn't see fewer (1 or 2) tacos combos on the menu. $7.00 for three tacos isn't horrible, considering I got the grilled steak (asada) selection, although the meat was a bit chewy. I usually use ground sirloin at home and avoid meat problems. Once again, I'm missing the lettuce and tomatoes that I had growing up and I've gotten other places, but the onion and cilantro were appreciated. The taste reminds you of what you're missing other places, and the verde (green) salsa added to the mixture in a most positive way. I later tried the Cuban sandwich/Torta Cubana and it wasn't much like any Cuban sandwich I'd had in Florida, so I'm not sure where they got their recipe but Cubans To Go on Lee Road in Orlando still has the best Cuban sandwich north of Miami. Too bad, La Mexicana. Of course, the decor does not add anything positive, but there weren't extra creatures running around the place that I could see, and they had the county health certificate right out front for all to see. Ask places like Golden Corral to do the same. If people are looking for a grocery store, they're out of luck except for canned and bottled goods. If they're looking for friendly service and good food, this place is better than the other choices. I'm not sure whether their English is slim or it was just me, but we both ended up speaking Spanglish (Espanglés!) and it worked out just fine. Update 2013.08.21: I was in San Jose, California a little over a week ago and tonight, I was wondering how La Mexicana stacked up to the tacos I had there, since the other places in town are really bad. So, I got more Carne Asada tacos--I still wish they came as 1 or 2--and they were just as good but there was too much food. The tacos in San Jose use miniature tortillas but they're $1.75 or $1.85 each, where I went. Three were plenty, and two of the larger size tacos would have been fine here. Be sure to order Supreme instead of Regular, since the salsa doesn't have all the stuff in it. I didn't want the cheese but lots of people like cheese with their tacos--I just prefer the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions--the way we got them at home, in San Jose.
I make frequent trips between Indianapolis and Dayton but usually don't stop for lunch until I get to Dayton. I hadn't found anyplace along the way that was worth exiting the interstate for, and Dayton has several restaurants that I really like, so I usually wait until I arrive to dine. However, this time I missed breakfast and was wondering if there was anyplace halfway decent to grab lunch. I was craving Mexican so I searched Yelp and discovered La Mexicana. I hit the link for directions and made my way to this dicey, divey, hole-in-the-wall grocery and restaurant. Not being familiar with Richmond I never would have found it without GPS. I am so glad I did, though, because La Mexicana turned out to be a real find. After removing all valuables from my car I entered the restaurant and was greeted by a very friendly employee. He pointed out the menus and explained all the burrito options. I ordered a burrito that was stuffed with cheese, avocado, rice, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro. My burrito was prepared to order, very quickly, and it was huge. Seriously, enough to feed two! All the ingredients were fresh and tasty. I chose the spicy red sauce and it was indeed spicy and flavorful. The rice was excellent! Often it seems that rice stuffed in a burrito is bland and used a just a filler for people who don't want meat in their burrito. This rice was so good that I could have lapped it out of a bowl. Happily. I will be returning soon to try try the tacos. Everything I saw being served looked absolutely authentic and delicious.
Wow, talk about real authentic Mexican food. I love Mexican food and it seems that it's hard to find. And when you do find it it's TEXMEX and not real Mexican. The prices were out of this world cheap and the portion size was HUGE! I ordered a chicken burrito and it was like the size of two chipotle burritos. I couldn't even finish it all in one setting. They make your food fresh to order and you can see and smell them cooking your food. The food come out piping hot which is fantastic. And the quality is just over all good. If you are looking for a great Mexican restaurant, this is the place to go! By far the best food and will definitely be returning for more. A major plus: all their meals come with avocado
The picture doesn't do justice. I ordered a steak salad. They let me choose my toppings I ordered guacamole and salsa. This is one of the best steak salads I have ever had. The flavor was interesting the salsa and guacamole were good. This place is amazing! Don't let the outside of the building fool you. Great find.
3 months ago
4 months ago
As you can read from the other reviews, this place is not much to look at from the outside. And I don't blame you for not wanting to come in, but if you do, be prepared to dine on some fantastic, Mexican cuisine. I've had everything from burritos, tacos, and platters. Everything is good. Not to mention the two sauces that you see in my pictures. They might be the best sauces I have ever had. They have a large selection of cold, bottled drinks, including Jarritos. Behind the counter, they do have Horchata and fantastic aqua de Jamaica. The service is always fantastic and everyone is always so polite. You order at the counter and help yourself do a drink, then have a seat and they will bring the food to you. You pay when you are done. Lunch time is normally busy so be prepared for a small wait. Maybe 10-15 minutes or so. Adios for now. read more
2 years ago
Everything was great! Service was so good and friendly family business. The burrito was delicious! read more
After getting past the rough exterior of La Mexicana you'll find a gem of a Mexican restaurant. La Mexicana does have a learning curb if you've never been there before. You walk towards the food counter, place your order, get the food, and then pay at the end. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak burrito. It's very large, has incredible flavor, and they don't skimp on any of the ingredients. I really had a wonderful experience. Only thing holding this restaurant from a 5 star, is really just it being cash only. I normally don't carry cash at all, but luckily I had a little in my wallet at the time. I'd compare this restaurant to Pedro Martinez. Just a classic, old school, iconic figure that's an absolute legend. Will be back for sure!! read more
5 years ago
I have been coming here for years and each time is better than the next. The food is great and always plenty for left overs. The staff is always so happy and very helpful in deciding for me when I don't know what I want. You got to try it. Very friendly and good people. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
La Mex has the best burritos in the world, and that is not an exaggeration. The La Mex burrito is the thing I miss the most about living in Richmond. To this day I cannot eat a burrito from any other restaurant because I know it will be a disappointment compared to a La Mex burrito. The ingredients are always fresh, the salsa is the best you will have ever tasted, and the portion size is huge. For $9 you can get a large burrito enough for two meals for me; hence its popularity with local college kids. The inside isn't anything fancy, it's kind of a hole in the wall place with a small Mexican grocery section. Pay by cash if you can, there is a 25 cent charge if you pay by card, and there are no signs that tell you this. If you are driving through Richmond and are looking for a place for a quick and cheap meal, this is the place to go for sure. read more
Best authentic Mexican in Richmond. Has El Rodeo and El Bronco beat by miles! Large portions, tasty food, friendly staff, and can't beat the prices. I can't wait to be back to try more! Don't be intimidated by the exterior- the interior is simple and clean. They put all their energy into the food. And that's alright with me! Worth it! read more
14 years ago
I was craving tacos and a trip to Cincinnati or Dayton or Indianapolis seemed out of the question with the $0.30 price hike on gasoline since the weekend. La Mexicana has awesome tacos. I can put them up against those from El Rodeo and Hacienda El Camino Real (Cinco de Mayo?) any day and La Mexicana wins. She is a tough competitor. I thought that the options were a bit thin. I guess I should have looked over the menu again, but I didn't see fewer (1 or 2) tacos combos on the menu. $7.00 for three tacos isn't horrible, considering I got the grilled steak (asada) selection, although the meat was a bit chewy. I usually use ground sirloin at home and avoid meat problems. Once again, I'm missing the lettuce and tomatoes that I had growing up and I've gotten other places, but the onion and cilantro were appreciated. The taste reminds you of what you're missing other places, and the verde (green) salsa added to the mixture in a most positive way. I later tried the Cuban sandwich/Torta Cubana and it wasn't much like any Cuban sandwich I'd had in Florida, so I'm not sure where they got their recipe but Cubans To Go on Lee Road in Orlando still has the best Cuban sandwich north of Miami. Too bad, La Mexicana. Of course, the decor does not add anything positive, but there weren't extra creatures running around the place that I could see, and they had the county health certificate right out front for all to see. Ask places like Golden Corral to do the same. If people are looking for a grocery store, they're out of luck except for canned and bottled goods. If they're looking for friendly service and good food, this place is better than the other choices. I'm not sure whether their English is slim or it was just me, but we both ended up speaking Spanglish (Espanglés!) and it worked out just fine. Update 2013.08.21: I was in San Jose, California a little over a week ago and tonight, I was wondering how La Mexicana stacked up to the tacos I had there, since the other places in town are really bad. So, I got more Carne Asada tacos--I still wish they came as 1 or 2--and they were just as good but there was too much food. The tacos in San Jose use miniature tortillas but they're $1.75 or $1.85 each, where I went. Three were plenty, and two of the larger size tacos would have been fine here. Be sure to order Supreme instead of Regular, since the salsa doesn't have all the stuff in it. I didn't want the cheese but lots of people like cheese with their tacos--I just prefer the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions--the way we got them at home, in San Jose. read more
I make frequent trips between Indianapolis and Dayton but usually don't stop for lunch until I get to Dayton. I hadn't found anyplace along the way that was worth exiting the interstate for, and Dayton has several restaurants that I really like, so I usually wait until I arrive to dine. However, this time I missed breakfast and was wondering if there was anyplace halfway decent to grab lunch. I was craving Mexican so I searched Yelp and discovered La Mexicana. I hit the link for directions and made my way to this dicey, divey, hole-in-the-wall grocery and restaurant. Not being familiar with Richmond I never would have found it without GPS. I am so glad I did, though, because La Mexicana turned out to be a real find. After removing all valuables from my car I entered the restaurant and was greeted by a very friendly employee. He pointed out the menus and explained all the burrito options. I ordered a burrito that was stuffed with cheese, avocado, rice, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro. My burrito was prepared to order, very quickly, and it was huge. Seriously, enough to feed two! All the ingredients were fresh and tasty. I chose the spicy red sauce and it was indeed spicy and flavorful. The rice was excellent! Often it seems that rice stuffed in a burrito is bland and used a just a filler for people who don't want meat in their burrito. This rice was so good that I could have lapped it out of a bowl. Happily. I will be returning soon to try try the tacos. Everything I saw being served looked absolutely authentic and delicious. read more
5 years ago
Found this gem while passing through Richmond, Indiana. The best authentic mexican food we've had. The staff was so welcoming and friendly, very personable. You will not regret stopping in. Super affordable! read more
Wow, talk about real authentic Mexican food. I love Mexican food and it seems that it's hard to find. And when you do find it it's TEXMEX and not real Mexican. The prices were out of this world cheap and the portion size was HUGE! I ordered a chicken burrito and it was like the size of two chipotle burritos. I couldn't even finish it all in one setting. They make your food fresh to order and you can see and smell them cooking your food. The food come out piping hot which is fantastic. And the quality is just over all good. If you are looking for a great Mexican restaurant, this is the place to go! By far the best food and will definitely be returning for more. A major plus: all their meals come with avocado read more
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4 years ago
The picture doesn't do justice. I ordered a steak salad. They let me choose my toppings I ordered guacamole and salsa. This is one of the best steak salads I have ever had. The flavor was interesting the salsa and guacamole were good. This place is amazing! Don't let the outside of the building fool you. Great find. read more
We are always excited to see authentic Mexican food in Indiana. When passing through Richmond we couldn't pass up the chance to get some tacos from an authentic spot in a smaller Indiana town. Overall the food was pretty good, but the atmosphere of the restaurant unfortunately detracted pretty heavily from the experience. The adobada tacos were very good. They had excellent flavor and these tacos are not a common variety as far as I have seen in Indiana. I would definitely recommend them over the al pastor, which weren't bad but definitely weren't among the better end of the tacos al pastor I have had. (They did get points for having pineapple in them though.) My mom's Chino's quesadilla was pretty good too. Overall not the greatest Mexican we have had but still a solid 4/5. The place itself was what brought this from 4 to 3. If I lived in Richmond I would definitely order takeout rather than eat inside the restaurant. If it had looked inside like the pictures that have been posted on Yelp, it would have been fine. We're completely fine with a no-frills environment. I wasn't even bothered by the ceiling light flickering on and off. But here, there was dirt and grime built up where the floors meet the walls. The tables were decently clean, but sitting in there looking at the dirty floors and walls of the dining area was enough to detract from the experience. Normally I don't comment on the ambience of restaurants but here it needed to be noted because it affected our experience. That being said, the food and service were decent and I would be willing to return, probably not as a dine-in meal. read more
5 years ago
Allie has pretty much nailed it. La Mexicana is attached to a rundown body shop... in fact, if I wasn't looking for it, I would have driven right past it. It is probably the divey-est of dives I've ever been. But the atmosphere isn't why you go. You go for the huge burritos and the cheap prices. I got the pineapple and onion burrito - small size - based on several recommendations. While good, I think I'll go with the Pastor tacos next time (marinated pork along with the pineapple and onions, served with a generous helping of cilantro and onions on the traditional corn tortillas), which may bump my rating up from a 3 to a 4. The burrito tasted good, but less is definitely more in the toppings department and the way the burritos were cooked made them similar in texture and taste to won-tons or Chinese dumplings. Do what you will with that information. But yes, the people that run the place are very nice (what's up, free pack of Mexican Chiclets?!) and if I'm ever in the market for fruit-flavored candy with chili powder mixed in, I know exactly where I'm headed. read more
8 years ago
If your drivin' through, this little gem is only a mile or two off I-70. Don't let the run down exterior scare you away. I know it looks like a meth lab but It is very clean inside. Friendly staff makes you feel welcome. Great food. Full of character! All the county sheriffs eat here so it's safe. t's also a Mexican market so you can pick up some great spices and a bag of Mexican Chiclets to go! Dine in or carry out. Go here. You'll dig it. read more
7 years ago
I just took a taste test, turns out its 100% THAT MEXICAN SHIT. yu will not be disappointed. read more
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