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    Las Palmas 3

    4.1 (153 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Loud
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pravash M.

    Large Sunday lunch party. Enjoyed outdoor seating with chips and salsa; not a fan of overly sweet white sauce. Lunch menu was above average price for lower than average quality/portions compared to other Mexican restaurants we frequent. Check out El Azteca in Norfolk or La Hacienda in Chesapeake. Our sons loved getting tortilla shells with Arros con pollo ($16, 3/5 stars). Wife liked her burrito bowl ($15, 3.5/5 stars). Service was good considering our 12 person group size.

    Fish Tacos
    Michael M.

    Me and my coworkers often come to this establishment to hang out in the outside patio area to eat, drink, and play our board games. And I tell you the people here at Las Palmas put up with us! Nicest people ever. There are some good food and drinks here as well. To start they make their own fresh guacamole dip in front of you table side. How great is that? My entree of choice is the Sizzling Steak and Shrimp Fajita. That hits all the right spots after a long day at work. From what my coworkers tell me the Strawberry Margarita is amazing. I really am simple and just drink Coronas so I'll definitely take their word for it. There are so many options on their menu you really can't go wrong. Most items are around $16-$20 which is fair considering how well everything is cooked and the portion you are getting in your meal. Margaritas range anywhere from small to Mega size. So definitely come out here with an appetite because you'll need it!

    Molcajete
    Jeff M.

    Went with a group of friends and had an amazing time! We started by sharing the queso fundido and really enjoyed it. The cheese was bubbling and it had lots of chorizo. I had the Molcajete as my main and it is probably my new favorite Mexican dish! It had so many meats: shrimp, steak, chicken and smoked sausage. It also had fried stuffed jalapeños. I really enjoyed the nopales, grilled cactus, which were similar to green peppers, but had more of a tangy taste. The best part was that all of the above was sitting a bed of warm melted cheese. Service was also excellent. Our server was very helpful and the food came out so fast. Highly recommend!

    II. Kids Arroz Con Pollo
    Amanda S.

    This was maybe our third or fourth time ordering from this location. It was extremely tough getting through to them on the phone. But after about five tries I got through and was able to order. The taste of the food was very good, however it was completely sloppy and out of place. We don't live far and we were careful in transporting so I feel it was just put together quickly. For the prices I try not to purchase from here for Mexican food but bc it's the closest to us we do it every once in while. This review is solely about to go orders. We have not sat inside to eat.

    Lisa K.

    My daughter and I thought we would branch out from our usual favorite Mexican food... and we sadly regretted our decision. The atmosphere is typical "Mexican " decor. The service was slow -

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    Michele R.

    The food was very good. service was decent, we were seated outside in their large outside dining space Ordered: Chicken lettuce wraps They were so good but so messy

    Quesabirria
    Abby S.

    So I've had take out from this location and I've dined in, I will say I probably preferred the take out. Take out was ready promptly and pick up was super easy. The food is very good, pretty typical stuff for a Mexican restaurant in Hampton Roads. You get bottomless chips, salsa, and white sauce. They put us in a very small booth that didn't give us a ton of room, but it was fine. The wait staff were very friendly but we had to wait quite a while for our drinks and then for our food to come out. The quesabirria was very good, but the tortilla was just a bit soggy :/ Everyone else really loved their food - they got the fajitas and a chicken torta. The restaurant was very very loud also with lots of singing, so if that's not your thing maybe avoid this spot :D

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    Grace C.

    A spur of the moment decision to get Mexican food had us here at Las Palmas 3 one night around 9pm. The restaurant was quite busy and noisy upon our arrival, but the staff were in great spirits and quickly took our orders. My boyfriend ordered a jumbo lime margarita which was strong ! He enjoyed it. He drank it while we waited for our meals to come out - and we munched on the chips, dips, and queso. The chips always came out piping hot and the cheese dip was tasty with a bit of spice. I also enjoyed their white sauce! Our meals - his Burrito Grande, a cheese-smothered burrito stuffed with shrimp and peppers, and my 3 shrimp tacos topped with cabbage and pico with 3 tasty dips (I wasn't really sure what they were, but they were spicy!) - came out after about 20 minutes, which was decent timing given the volume of patrons at the restaurant. He loved the burrito - the shrimp was cooked perfectly and it was all around very flavorful and filling. My shrimp tacos were pretty good - I got guacamole salad to top my tacos with lettuce and other non-traditional toppings and a side of sour cream which was a generous size. The tacos themselves were pretty small. They were pretty good but pricey as well. Honestly, everything was pretty expensive. Overall, this was a pretty good experience as they were open, close-by, and the service was great. I may only find myself here again if it's the only option, though.

    (Sorry for the side pic) this was the lunch chicken fajita burrito in a cheese sauce.  Loved it!
    Amy J.

    We came here on a whim because they other restaurant we chose was a dive, dirty and limited menu. We were so glad because as soon as you step into Las Palmas, the music, chatter and laughter was abundant. We were seated immediately and served a delicious white sauce, excellent salsa and table side guacamole made fresh. We ordered the lunch specials, fajita burrito with chicken, fajita burrito with steak and the lunch fajitas. Our waiter, Mauricio was excellent and very attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone. It's a must when you're in the Virginia Beach area. I can't say enough good things about this food and service!

    Molcajetes
    Rachel E.

    BEST MARGARITAS, BEST MICHELADAS and BEST MOLCAJETES in Va Beach. My family and I always make at least one stop while visiting town. Everybody working in this location it's very welcoming and friendly. Customer service is five stars. Drinks are always amazing, very well decorated and tasty looking just as good as they taste! the "molcajete" is huge and full of different kind of meats, very tasty everything well cooked and delicious. Guacamole is fresh made, they prepare it in front of your table which is awesome. Prices are very reasonable for the good quality and big portions of the food. I will definitely recommend this to everyone that is looking for a great Mexican food in Virginia Beach. Definitely a hidden gem!

    Ashlee A.

    On a Friday night, it gets busy! With a party of 3, we honestly expected a wait but this is a location that truly knows it's crowd and how to handle it. From walking in to food on the table, it took no more than about 25 minutes tops and we weren't even rushed. As soon as we sat down our waitress had chips and salsa ready. We ordered margaritas and mannnnnnn, ain't no way these are mediums! For once in my life I couldn't not finish my drink. It was really good but it was larger than expected. Big bowl of queso aka must haves. I ordered the dinner combo with burrito and quesadilla and it was more than enough food for me, taking half of it home. This is a really great location from good and especially to customer service. Everything was on point. They even have big bowls of lollipops on the way out the door.

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    The food is sooo good!! Love this place by far my favorite local Mexican food. Ive been to all locations and they are all great!

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    Awesome spot. Great food and drinks. Service was excellent and all at an affordable price. Would recommend

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    My order was ready when I got there. As always the food was excellent! It's our favorite place for mexican food.

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    Love it coming from California ,it the best authentic Mexican restaurant we have tried we have lived here for almost 30 years

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    Expensive. Also no breakfast as advertised during search on yelp when using the breakfast filter.

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    If you're looking for a fun, lively spot with huge margaritas and great vibes, Jose Tequila's…read moreabsolutely delivers. We came here to celebrate a birthday, and it ended up being one of those meals where everything just hit. First off, those margaritas are no joke. Massive, flavorful, and strong in the best way. Bonus: they do $2 off specialty margs on Mondays, which is dangerous knowledge now that I have it. I went with the Coco Loco Margarita (1800 coconut tequila, coconut milk, triple sec, and sweetened flaked coconut), and WOW. It was creamy, refreshing, and honestly tasted like a tropical vacation. My friends ordered the House Marg, Peach Sangria Marg and the Spicy Pineapple & Cilantro Marg, all were just as impressive. The spicy one had a great kick without being overwhelming, and the peach option was super smooth and fruity. Before we even ordered, the complimentary chips, salsa, and that famous white sauce came out ... and let me tell you, that white sauce is to die for. I could've eaten that all night. For my dinner, I had the asada enchiladas, and I'm still thinking about them. Perfectly cooked grilled steak laid over cheesy enchiladas with verde sauce, plus rice and black beans. I loved that the steak was on top because once I got full, I could still pick at the protein (elite move). My friends got arroz con pollo, carne asada tacos, and the wildest dish on the table ... the El Molcajete. It came out sizzling in a stone bowl loaded with shrimp, beef, chicken, chorizo, cactus, and all the fixings. We all shared bites and it was unreal. We ended the night with the staff singing happy birthday and completely embarrassing my friend with a sombrero and a candle in his shot. Incredible. Definitely will be coming back, especially for that margarita deal and birthdays!

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    Margarita Grill

    4.1(99 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    My sister and I decided to try this spot because we saw that they had special's and it was taco…read moreTuesday. When we walked in we were greeted by the bartender. Happy hour was 3-6pm I think, and there were 2 taco specials on the board. I'm not sure if it was valid or not.. There was one person at the bar taking orders, serving drinks, and pretty much running the place. She was very busy. The anxiety of watching her try to handle everything made me a little uncomfortable. She was doing her best, and kuddos to her for not flipping a table and walking out. She was nice, but she asked us every 3-4 minutes if we knew what we were ordering. It was very aggravating. I don't think she realized after several times we were over it. The inside is pretty much a bar setting with a few booths. It's very dated and low-key kind of gloomy inside. I'd say this is a bar for locals, not really a restaurant. It's definitely the kind of food you could eat if you had a few drinks, maybe. But sober, heck no!! Lol. Ugh. I was excited to try them because they have some 5 star reviews, but it wasn't what I expected. When it was time to eat she went and got the cook from outside. We ordered 2 burgers and fries, and chicken nachos. We left and came back to pick up our order and the seats at the bar was packed at this point. The waitress met us as we walked in, with our food. I was hungry, so I tried the food in the car. The burger was definitely a frozen patty and thick as heck. It looked decent kinda sorta, in a way, maybe, just a little bit. Idk what to say. The fries were crispy but awkwardly greasy!! There was one tiny tomato on my burger and a huge onion that was a little moldy. I've never seen someone use a slice of onion this big on a burger. The burger definitely needed seasoning. I think if it had flavor it would have been decent. I'll give the burger a 4/10. My sister got the chicken nachos and she was not happy. Whatever mystery beans they had made were disgusting. They tasted old or something was off about them. The guacamole was a little sour tasting also, and the chicken was flavorless. She tried so hard to make it work, she even re-cooked the beans and it just didn't help. 2/10!!! She spent $25 and felt it was the worse decision she made all day. I wish I was exaggerating or something, but this is actual factual. The prices are reasonable, I'll say that. But it's definitely certain things to stay away from on the menu. I don't think we'd ever return. Maybe the tacos are better than what we had ordered. If you're looking for a drink maybe things would be better. I think they specialize in drinks over food!?

    Well. It was a Tuesday afternoon my sister and I had to stop past the beauty supply store. So my…read moresister was like, do you want to try this place " Margarita Grill". So I was down smh. It's a bar a little dive kinda spot I had ordered the bacon cheeseburger for my boy, the grilled chicken nachos for myself. I can appreciate that they didn't put the toppings on the nachos or burger. My sister has gotten some kind of burger also lol. I get dropped off gave my son his food looks like it's about to be good lol until he heats it up for a second, I put all the fixings on my nachos right. Believing things was about to hit smh nope.. my kid said mom I appreciate you bringing me something to eat home but.... The burger tastes like nothing was like chewing sawdust bacon was the only thing to taste alright, fries were ok though. now lol for my nachos looks can be deceiving. My lettuce was brown and wilted, was supposed to be like a refried beans I guess ‍ they were kidney beans looked those. When i say they smelled like I was taken back by the look of things but when my crazy self tasted that mess my lawdt smh had my stomach doing flips. Also the guacamole tasted like that was old and sour. I have had guac with too much lemon or lime juice in it, this was like past its time only looked ok due to the lemon juice or whatever. Will not be doing that again. The ambiance was chill a few of those slot games bar area in the middle of the place a few tables around it nothing to really hype up. I will say even though we didn't care for what we had, maybe it was a bad day. ‍ Who knows other things may be good if we stop past that beauty store again, I'd go and try the lumpia or fried fish taco. Was told that they taste really good. lol honestly y'all go be the judge for yourselves could have been an off day.

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    4.0(82 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Went here for cinco de mayo and it was packed. Waited 30 minutes for a table but were able to sit…read moreat the bar and wait. They were very good at refilling the chips and salsa/white sauce while we waited. Not pictured since I devoured everything and forgot to take a picture but the food was really delicious. I got the deluxe burrito which came with two large burritos and also had a birria taco. Not the best birria I've ever had but was still pretty good 4/5. I did get a picture of the reason I came here which was the soft serve margarita. It was pineapple flavored so tasted exactly like a dope whip with alcohol 10/10. Was pretty loud in there with a birthday, multiple large parties and the o all round business of cinco de mayo. Overall I would recommend this location but mainly for the soft serve margarita which I haven't been able to find this side of the water.

    Stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday. Had to try the tacos. The staff really stood out as they were…read morequick, friendly and attentive. There were three birthdays that the crew went over and sang an enthusiastic happy birthday for, so it may be a popular place to host a birthday party (not sure if the shots of tequila were free for the b-day guest). The menu had something for everyone, but was easy to choose from. The tacos and margarita weren't anything crazy (not quite a Cali street taco) but I asked for fresh jalapeños and hot sauce (made in house) and it put the finishing touches on my dinner. I'll try a few other places while I'm in town, but Jalisco is my front runner so far.

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    4.6(136 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    I can not speak enough about how incredible each bite of food was here! Having never had Venezuelan…read morefood before, we were excited to just try new flavors. And this did not disappoint! When you can take simple beans & rice and create something so delectable, you know this is top notch. The steak was well cooked, the chorizo was Smokey and delicious and the beef & chicken was packed with flavor. While the kitchen was quite slow tonight, all of the servers were so kind and attentive. And the food was well worth the wait. While it was a quiet Monday tonight, it was clear that some nights are probably a party! Lots of room, looks like opportunity for live music which looks fun! Hands down one of the best meals I have had in the 757! We WILL be back!

    The place was set up for Valentines Day. It was cute with the balloons and red hearts. We ordered…read moreone beef empanada the sampler, and the Tacos Mar y Tierra. The regular beef empanada was good. I do wish we had known to ask for sauce. I've noticed much much later really way too late. The other tables had sauces and ours did not so I am sure the empanada would've been even better with some sort of sauce. The sampler was OK. It was basically the same thing sort of repeated three different times and three different breads, but the breadsall tastes the same they were just different shapes. I wasn't a big fan of the chicken that was shredded inside, but my son loved the cheese sticks. The best were the tacos. Hands down I would skip the other items and go straight to the tacos. They were absolutely delicious. And there was definitely enough rice and beans with the one to go around. Service was OK. They forgot about us for a long time and they never offered the sauces until the very end when I saw the other tables had it and I asked for some but at that point I only had one taco left and we had eaten everything else. They weren't busy either because we are early birds when it comes to eating. It is definitely authentic and I would try it again, but maybe just be more cognizant of what's available.

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    Front of dining room has high top tables close to the full bar.

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