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La Terraza Mexican Grill

4.1 (84 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Fajita accompaniments
Laura W.

My Dad was trying to direct us to some other restaurant but I saw the better reviews here (for the same cuisine) and made the decision to drive us here . We ended up dining here twice during our 4 night stay In the area. The first time I had the fajitas (chicken) and they were excellent! HUGE chicken portions. The second time I had a chicken salad and, again, huge chicken portion. My kids had the tacos and dinosaur chicken nuggets. My parents ordered specials each time and loved them. The chips and salsa were great as well. If you find yourself in this area craving Mexican cuisine, I'd highly recommend stopping in to satisfy that craving.

Medium margarita with chips, red salsa and white sauce
Ali C.

This place is always packed! The staff is so friendly. Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating along with a bar that also has seating. Complimentary chips with red and white salsa (iykyk). Huge portions and decent prices. The menu has so many options / combos / veggie / kids portion / etc. We split the burrito espinaca (spinach, chicken, rice and beans covered in a spinach cream sauce and cheese sauce), it was so tasty! Worthy of a visit if on holiday or if local make this a regular place. Enjoy!

Marvin L.

We ordered a steak fajita quesadilla, steak burrito, and lingua tacos. The portions are really large, and the food was quite good. The atmosphere was enjoyable, with Mexican music playing in the background. Our server was exceptionally friendly. Although they initially got one of our orders wrong, they quickly corrected it. Also, the free chips and salsa was an added goodness. Overall, this spot is a great choice for families and college students seeking good Mexican cuisine.

Chips and salsa
Robert M.

This is rapidly becoming the family's go to TexMex in Williamsburg. We love hitting up the lunch menu. Fast, tasty, filling, great service, TV's showing real football (aka, soccer) with periodic "GOOOOAAAALLL" screaming announcers. Definitely puts you in the mood to have fun and enjoy yourself. Started out with the standard app: chips & salsa. It just warms my heart whenever some place serves white salsa. Or whatever they call it. I know I'm in heaven then. One day I'll figure out what's in it and likely stop. But until then - bliss. I am a sucker for any TexMex with a "Speedy Gonzalez" lunch item. In fact, I don't recall if I've ever NOT seen that lunch option. In this case, it gets you a taco & enchilada that is probably the standard for a Speedy. Unfortunately only one side? Not sure if I hate it, but definitely a cost cutting move. All the items were great. Finally, the servers were FANTASTIC. Well done with a place that has great peeps.

enchilada
Caroline B.

YUMMMY ! this place is fantastic, best mexican in the burg !! I get the seafood enchiladas. really fantastic.

Shredded chicken taco
Caroline J.

Went on a Tuesday and enjoyed their $1.50 taco special of either a chicken or ground beef hard shell. The shells seemed that they were just fried and were so good. I only tried the shredded chicken and they were delicious. Chips, salsa and white sauce were all good. The Coke was also really good. Our waitress was super attentive and checked on us often. Not overly large restaurant but plenty of seats, including booths and tables.

Cucumber chips for dipping!!!
Opal D.

Ten stars for the tortilla chips alternative of sliced cucumber + lime juice + tajin with guacamole. Really love their entire healthy menu. The steak in the burrito bowl was a little tough (not great quality) and the cauliflower rice was more like cauliflower mash (the frozen green giant stuff microwaved is better) but again, TEN STARS for the tortilla chips alternative. I will 100% be eating cucumber at home this way from now on.

chilli relleno, enchilada, burrito combo
Rachel Macie H.

I'm always on the search for something scrumptious and what I found here was definitely that right there! So I went with one of the combos with an enchilada, chilli relleno, and a burrito all of it was delicious and definitely hit the spot! Their red sauce was yummy it had a good flavor to it making each item just that much more enjoyable than the next! The enchiladas were awesome they were packed with cheese which had a really yummy gooey flavor to it just the way it should be! The real star was my chilli relleno as that was legit and delicious definitely one of the better ones I've had on the east coast as the pepper was perfectly stuffed with cheese it had a nice fry on it and just totally the best part of this yummy dish! The burrito was also good but the real star was the chilli relleno so definitely seek that out here as it's just that yummy! They also give you chips and salsa which both were yummy too as I love a good spot where both of those are good too! Overall cool place that's not to far from Busch if your in the area definitely check it out as it's yummy!

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Just average Mexican food. Nothing special to comment about here. Service was friendly and relatively fast.

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Traditional Mexican flavors, everything was delicious ! Great environment, & lots of fun with 80s bingo night!

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The food was great. It as the slowest service I have ever encountered. There was plenty of staff and only four or five tables.

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Average - a little salty but not terrible overall. Salsa is decent and service isn't bad either

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This is always our go to place when visiting Williamsburg. Extensive menu and great prices. Margaritas are awesome. We will be back!

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Convenient location. Near resorts and Jamestown. Portion is big, service is good and the special margarita is very good.

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A girl wiped her armpit with my tortilla, I still ate it though interesting taste will definitely go again...

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Waypoint Seafood & Grill - Crab stuffed flounder. Yummy

Waypoint Seafood & Grill

4.2(302 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$$$

We have lived Waypoint Grill for many years, back when Howard was the maitre'd. He made everyone…read morefeel like a VIP. It's still quite wonderful and price comparable with Berrett's, which is equally excellent. I started with the compressed watermelon and feta salad. Delicious and refreshing, but I think this is too large at four large pieces. This can be ordered and shared as it's a delight in summer. I had the salmon which was exactly the right size, perfectly cooked and accompanied by roasted asparagus. My husband had the crab soup which was delicious. His entree was shrimp bucatini that he enjoyed but found the portion much too large. Service was outstanding, and my rather complex food restrictions were treated with respect and caution. This is just a wonderful place to dine, especially when you want a quiet, adult environment and be just a bit fussed over.

Our first time in the area and the restaurant was recommended by someone at the resort we are…read morestaying at. We were seated and served quickly. Matt was our server and he is very personable and attentive. The manager was also very personable and attentive. Our food was amazingly delicious!!!! We had calamari /asparagus and sweet chili sauce. I must say, the best calamari I have eaten. My husband had the white been soup with sausage and ham chips. He said all he needed was a corner of cornbread! I had the scallops entree and the asparagus were perfectly cooked. The meal was very filling so we had no room for dessert. I definitely recommend and will return. A very warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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Waypoint Seafood & Grill - Dining room

Dining room

Waypoint Seafood & Grill - Crab cake with trufflefries

Crab cake with trufflefries

Waypoint Seafood & Grill

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The Whaling Company

The Whaling Company

3.6(395 reviews)
0.3 mi
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We chose this restaurant for a late dinner after Busch Gardens and it was a quick walk from our…read morehotel. From the moment we were greeted at the door and quickly seated, the service was exceptional. Our server was incredibly attentive, taking the time to answer all our questions about the menu. My boys were thrilled with the crab clusters from the kids' menu. We also observed our server at a nearby birthday dinner who clearly took pride in creating a memorable experience for his guests and quickly resolved any issues. If we are ever in the area again, I would definitely return and try their dessert menu this time.

This place is about as old school as it gets, much like many of the other local owned restaurants…read morein the Williamsburg area. However, even though the interiors could use a little updating (some of the booths are pretty tight, for example) this place still exudes a bit of dated charm for those who want to take a trip to the 70's or 80's once again. The food here was average at best although the portions are pretty huge and you do get your money's worth from a volume-centric POV. As for the taste, the fried platter has a lot of room for improvement. The fish didn't taste particularly fresh (felt frozen) and was very tough/rubbery. The shrimp was average and the fries were fine. However, this place does get bonus points for their great service and the very friendly hostess at the front who went out of her way to make everyone feel welcomed the second they walked in. Our server was also very kind and did a nice job of taking care of us. That said, if you just want to stop by for some drinks and some finger foods this place will do just fine. If it's amazing seafood you're looking for this might not be the ideal spot based on my previous experience. The ambiance here is also very dark, so keep that in mind. At least the service here was very friendly and they do seem to really appreciate the customers who come here so I think it's still worth checking out for those of you curious about this place.

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The Whaling Company - Outside

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Food For Thought - Crab cakes, coleslaw, and amazing jasmine rice.

Food For Thought

4.5(3.6k reviews)
5.0 mi
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I always have a great time at Food For Thought. Whenever we visit, it's usually with a big family…read moregroup, and this time we had eleven people. The staff is consistently gracious and accommodating, which really sets them apart from other restaurants that seem to dread large parties. Even on a busy Friday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and handled multiple tables with ease. He stayed on top of our orders and refills, and he took allergies seriously, checking with the kitchen to make sure certain dishes were safe. That level of care is always appreciated. As always, the food was excellent. I usually go for the crabcakes, but this time I tried the special, a crowned salmon, and it was so tasty. They truly do seafood well here, and the portions are always hearty. Every experience here is consistently great. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the manager even stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice touch. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

I was impressed with FFT overall. Liked the theme of thought provoking sayings…read more Really enjoyed the drinks my wife and I had (Old Fashioned and a Margarita). Bread bowl was fresh and tasty. (cornbread and sweetroll). My baby back ribs were fall of the bone delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken dish as well. It was busy and bit close seating. Waitress was attentive and friendly/helpful.

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Food For Thought - Cilantro Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Cilantro Lime Chicken

Food For Thought - The front door

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The front door

Second Street American Bistro - Flatbread  pizza

Second Street American Bistro

4.4(1.8k reviews)
2.6 mi
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Just happened to discover this place while browsing yelp looking for somewhere to get dinner with…read morethe family. Well it worked out well! The ambiance was very nice and way larger than I anticipated. I was nervous for a wait but although it was very crowded for a Tuesday there is ample seating. The food was really good. We had onion rings, sticky ribs, meatloaf, peach flatbread, and and kids burgers and pizza. The ribs were outstanding! So happy I threw them in the order last minute. Meatloaf was good and the flatbread was quite delicious. Kids enjoyed their food as well. Onion rings as well, can't go wrong. All in all a great meal at a nice looking restaurant and will definitely recommend it to others!

8/26/26. Dinner ! After a day of car travel, looked for a relaxing place. This is a BUSY place,…read morenot quiet, but not overly noisy! Our waitperson was Talissa - she was super efficient, knew the menu well, and answered my questions with knowledge. Offered to modify an appetizer (Crab Norfork $44-) Also recommended a wonderful craft beer, AW tangerine wheat....i ended up having 2 !!!($12-) Hubby & I both had crab & corn chowder Excellent!!! Cooked potatoes, lump crab w/ a very smooth base . Hubby also had a rack of ribs - (($35.90))tender, and well seasoned!!! The Cole slaw was seasoned with something that left a taste after the first bite... ( we did not eat it ). The Dilly Cukecumbers were a very delicious & refreshing side !!

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Second Street American Bistro - Bar area

Bar area

Second Street American Bistro - Crab Norfolk

Crab Norfolk

Second Street American Bistro

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Ember - Assorted rolls (California, yellowtail, sunshine, and shrimp tempura)

Ember

4.5(69 reviews)
3.2 mi

-highly recommend! We'd both reached a point where we had…read more"hit the wall" and needed some time on the town. I was in search of something outside the norm (for our area) and, after just a bit of homework, decided on Ember. It was a great choice! Food should be an experience where impressions are formed at the door. We were pleasantly greeted by the staff and escorted to our table. The ambience is slightly busy but not chaotic. The size of the room paired with what I assume is baffling walls allows for across-the-table conversation with little effort. The bar selection allows a wide selection. In my case, Eagle Rare on the rock, she enjoyed a glass of Lola (Cabernet). The hummus plate as an appetizer provided for a light, pre-dinner fair as we continued our conversations. We both decided on Sushi, where I did a three-section sashimi and a hand roll, she enjoyed Umami and a hand roll as well. The fish was fresh, well presented and light enough to be filling without overdoing it. We capped things off with a shared sorbet that was out of this world! I can't say enough great things about this restaurant and our visit. We had splendid interaction with the hostess, our server and even management (who watches and aids in the overall flow of every client's experience). Our compliments to the entire staff! Cheers!

Absolutely superb dinner, the service was top-notch( thank you Eddie) and the food menu selections…read moreare plentiful and amazing taste, Thank You Chef. Our server was Eddie provided amazing service and detailed information regarding the dishes and offered his favorites dishes. Reservations are highly suggested using Open Table, Friday n Saturday reservations should be made well in advance. My favorite local place. Thank You Ember staff!

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Bar environment at ember

Ember - Beef Tartare

Beef Tartare

Ember - Cherry blossom martini

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Cherry blossom martini

Berrets Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill

Berrets Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill

3.9(889 reviews)
3.2 mi
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Service - our server was kind and let us know all of the options in depth, but I don't know if it…read morewas abnormally busy or a FOH miscommunication but it took a few minutes longer than expected for someone to get to our table, that being said the service overall was good. Food - SHEEESH. The bread was fluffy, cloud like even, the crab dip was out of this WORLD, and the calamari and sauces attached were insanely good too, and lastly the oysters were DAMN SLURPABLR. Oh also, the crème brûlée was so good (could have been a lil bit more crisp on top though) Ambiance - honestly, nothing too crazy, reminded me of any usual seafood/oyster restaurant THOUGH the caveat being, after a nice meal, I got to site see historical CW, which was an added bonus. Would give a score of 3.84/5, would definitely come back!

Come for the $1 oysters!! These were the standout of the meal. If you are wondering why they aren't…read morepictured, it's because we devoured them before I got the chance lol. The rest of the food was a little lackluster. We got the Herb Crusted Barramundi Filet with seared scallops and the Shrimp Two Ways. With both dishes we weren't blown away and thought that it could definitely use more flavor. For apps we got the oysters (ofc), crab dip, and Brussels. The crab dip was good and the pita chips it came with were deliciously warm and buttered. The dip was good but almost tasted more like a chowder. The Brussels were okay as well, but if you like yours to be crispy I wouldn't recommend. Our server, Lexi C was absolutely awesome. Very polite and was well versed with the menu. This was our first time grabbing food her but I have to say the outdoor patio where we sat seems like the way to get the best experience. Accessibility Note: Seemed pretty accessible. No stair cases although there is a step here and there, but they are marked on the concrete for safety. There are high tops and low tops.

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Berrets Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill - Seating area

Seating area

Berrets Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill - $1 per oyster

$1 per oyster

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