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    Lidia’s Restaurant

    4.7 (139 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    No bend at all, just hard dry carne asada.
    Nikke G.

    We usually get burritos and those have always been great, but last night I ordered the mixed fajitas (shrimp, chicken, steak) and the carne asada was inedible. It was so dry and hard that it might as well have been beef jerky. To make matters worst the fajitas contained a very generous portion of this carne asada that could not be eaten. So after picking all of if it out I was left with a few strips of chicken, a couple of shrimp and lots of onions and peppers. Very disappointing experience compared to other dishes.

    Breakfast Burrito Deluxe
    Mark A.

    Que saborrrrrr I had just picked up some new plants from Annie's and had a hankering for a breakfast burrito and after a quick Google search decided I'd give Lidia's a try. It did not disappoint! Everything in the burrito was seasoned perfectly and the green salsa that accompanied it was perfect balanced and enhanced the flavor. Next time I'm in the area I'd love to explore more of their menu.

    Steak burrito
    Marcus S.

    The best steak burritos I've had in Richmond i highly recommend you call your Oder in. I have ate here only 3 times but the food and service has been consistent. It's a small mom and pop shop on the corner clean on the inside but looks a lil rough outside are the restaurant looks like a ruff neighborhood but trust me it's worth trying once. I tried the carrot cake on my last visit it was also good.

    Super Nachos with al pastor - SO GOOD and filling
    Annabelle H.

    We've gotten takeout here twice now, and both times have been heavenly. Their food is so so good, and I miss it even though I just had it! We've had their green huarache twice, once with carnitas another with al pastor; as well as their nachos with al pastor once and steak another time; their menudo; and my boyfriend loves their birria torta as well. Every single thing we've had has been so delicious. I'm having a hard time trying anything else new because I keep going back to those nachos. Their chips are so good - probably some of the best we've had at the Mexican restaurants in the area and definitely why I only like nachos from here! The toppings are generous as well, so I definitely want to try a burrito next time as well! Their menudo is so tasty and full of tripe - it was so worth it! Only complaint is their onions and cilantro come in a sandwich bag and it's so hard to get it out of the bag - I think it'd be easier if it came in a little plastic sauce container like what they put salsa in. Their carnitas is nice and moist, steak has great flavor and texture, and their al pastor is yummy and unique. You can really taste the pineapple in it! Last time my boyfriend had the huarache and when we wanted to order again, he had a hard time trying to pick something new because the huarache is so good! All in all, everything we've tried so far is delicious here and we still need to dine in sometime! We've been calling in our orders and they make it in a timely manner.

    Carne asada with a side of guacamole
    Scott H.

    Absolutely amazing. Food is fantastic. Service is top notch. Yelp led me here and I'm damn glad it did. Carne asada was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Pinto beans were the best I've ever had. Even the rice was fantastic. I ordered the chips and salsa with a side of guacamole as an appetizer. Chips were obviously homemade. Guacamole was textbook perfect. Don't be put off by the neighborhood. This is not a location that you would just stumble on to. Yelp with the help of Google maps will get you here. I found convenient curbside parking right outside the door. Most importantly, staff are complying with covid-19 safety precautions. If you're not vaccinated don't come.

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    Thomas R.

    If you're really from Richmond the way I am.. You'll have a certain perspective and predisposition on any business at this site. Once known as the landmark la perla that closed due to rent increase it left a hole in many hearts.. On to my review..lol located on the corner of Nevin and fourth street is this new family owned business. A really young kid took my order as I walked in and seemed to be learning but made no mistakes. I got an al pastor burrito which was decent in size but it was under 10 bones so it was very fair priced. Ideal for a lunch break. The sauce here is super watery but what it lacks in thickness it makes up for in flavor lol, it's pretty good. The meat was flavorful and the burrito was overall satisfying. My next time going here I ordered 2 pupusas with pork and cheese. Again, Ideal for a lunch break as they're a decent heft size. Comes with the tomato sauce and cabbage mix which is mandatory. I cant say that it was packed with flavor but it was higher mid grade in my opinion so I wouldn't suggest avoiding your own experience with their pupusas. This is a pretty chill place and conveniently located where I was working by and nowhere else to eat in walking distance. It still hurts to think I walked through that door and didn't get la perlas but the food didn't leave a sour taste in my mouth. Give this joint a try if you're in the area and support small businesses

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    Darci K.

    Muy delicioso!!! Lidia's is an out of the way, neighborhood restaurant that is worth the push to go to. Going to Lidia's is like walking into your abuela's kitchen, and having her magically bring you food that tastes like love. The chicken enchiladas are the go to! Seriously, look at the picture. It tastes even better than it looks. The enchilada sauce is unlike anything that I've tried before. It has a light kick of spiciness, and it authenticity comes out in every bite. You'll be offered your choice of green or red sauce. Go for the red!! The generous amount of chicken is in every bite, along with the cheese and shredded lettuce. Seriously one of the best enchiladas that I've tried in a long time. The super burrito is packed with meat, cheese, beans, rice, salsa, and guacamole. You'll want to eat the entire thing. It's fairly large, so pace yourself. The crispy tacos are okay, not spectacular. We ordered them with just grilled chicken and cheese. Tasty, but not spectacular. Lidia's is family owned. Lidia is super sweet, and incredibly welcoming. The restaurant is immaculately clean. Add Lidia's to your out of the way, gotta try spots. This is definitely a neighborhood go to spot. They had a ton of walk-in orders while we were dining in. Thank you Lidia for making us feel at home, and feeding us do well. We WILL be back !

    Breakfast Burrito Deluxe
    Melissa S.

    Hands down, the BEST Breakfast burrito that I've had in the Bay. They're one of my go-to's.... I had the Breakfast Burrito Deluxe, which has a meat option. I had the bacon It's generous in size, slightly grilled tortillas with option of red or green sauce. Loaded with eggs, cheese, potatoes, pico de gallo, a trio of fresh sautéed colorful peppers. I found it randomly after googling best Breakfast Burrito near me now. It wasn't, but I drove there anyway. I went 2 days in a row & brought a friend day 2 who confirmed my tastebuds are on point.! Owner is very personable & I wanted to try everything because it smelled so amazing. I'll be back & take better pictures next time. I couldn't wait....

    Grilled Chicken Regular Taco (Front) and Enchiladas Dinner Plate (Back)
    Kyra K.

    Off the beaten path and located in a residential neighborhood is this hidden gem! Lidia's Restaurant is fantastic and deserves more recognition. My Dad took me here for dinner tonight, where he and his friends found out about it from word of mouth. For dinner, I had a Medium Horchata to drink and one Grilled Chicken Regular Taco. The size of the Horchata comes in either Medium or Large, and I found the Medium to be the perfect amount. The Horchata was creamy and wasn't overpowered with cinnamon--overall a great refreshing balance. My Grilled Chicken Regular Taco was to die for! The taco was loaded with the juiciest and most tender chicken. The salsa, onion, and cilantro that came on it was the perfect ratio! What I thought was wonderful was how the Regular Taco also came with several tortilla chips and salsa. At Lidia's Restaurant it's open seating. Your order will be taken and food will be served by a friendly server and then you pay at the counter. The lady who helped us today was super sweet! She talked to us about the restaurant and how it's important to her that she caters towards everyone's interests. Not only do they offer Mexican food but also Italian, American, and Breakfast items as well! You'll be sure find something that will satisfy everyone's appetite. As a happy customer, I will continue to support this lovely local restaurant and pass on my recommendation to others!

    Queso birria tacos

    Wow! Stopped by after dr. Appt. Got a couple of different things- the huarache verde with carne asada and two queso birria tacos with consomme. Huarache- crisp masa patty filled with refried beans. Topped with your choice of protein(I got carne asada), shredded lettuce, crema and cheese. All served with a slightly spicy green salsa. First time I've ever had huarache and this was crazy good. Carne was chopped small and packed tons of flavor. This was outstanding. Queso birria tacos- Jesus mother and Mary! Loaded tacos, tender af birria, all crisped up in the birria jus. Got a side of consomme for dippin, these were out of this world. I can't wait to go back and get all this again! What a great little find in Richmond. Plenty of street parking

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    The people were pleasant and the food was excellent. It's now a go-to for me when I'm in the area.

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    Delicious Mexican food. Nice staff, friendly atmosphere. Very fresh ingredients. Will return when we're out that way again.

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    The food is excellent a must go at all times. Lidia's has fantastic food and delicious Agua Fresca daily

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    Food is always amazing!!! I can eat the green chilaquiles and gorditas every day! Food tastes like a great homemade meal!

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