We were riding 158 out of OBX across the top of the state back to Raleigh and we needed a place to…read morehave lunch that would have some gluten-free options. We randomly chose this place versus another Mexican restaurant in Roanoke Rapids 40 more minutes away. We were pleasantly surprised with the selection, service, and how fast our food was prepared and served hot. For starters they give you chips and salsa like most other Mexican restaurants. I'd rate the salsa 3/5 stars...more onion and cilantro please. However, they go the extra mile and give you queso with the chips and salsa. It's not your typical queso either, it's queso with creamed cheese in it giving it some extra flavor versus plain quesos. I got the lunch quesadilla fajitas with beef and it was tasty. Not really a pickup and eat type of meal especially after I piled on the guac, sour cream, and lettuce. It was crispy, hot and delicious. Perfect serving size for lunch. My girlfriend got the lunch fajitas. They came out sizzling hot in a small cast iron pan. Probably half the size of the dinner portion if I had to guess. Again, the perfect amount for lunch. She ate it with just the rice and beans to make it gluten-free as it was served with flour tortillas. The corn chips did not give her any problems either. All in all it was a fast stop in a small town. It was very inexpensive as well. When we were leaving a sweet old man in his Sunday best came over to look at our bikes and chat us up about the "Jap" bikes he used to ride back in the day. So not only was the staff friendly but the townspeople as well! Would definitely stop here again.

We had a delicious meal at El Ranchero Restaurant in Emporia, Virginia. The food and drink menu…read morethere is extensive. There were new Mexican dishes there that I had never seen before on menus from other Mexican restaurants. Our server, Carlos, was so nice and helpful. There was nothing at all to complain about. Such a blessing to enjoy a great meal after a long road trip!

Great Mexican food made to Order. Nice people serving and…read moreseating you. From the man at the door welcoming us in, to the bar tender to the fact that the food was fast and delicious- it was a great stop for dinner on our road trip. A friendly establishment w professional employees, plenty of seats and many TV's w sports. The margaritas are huge and prices more Than fair

Nice newer restaurant. Appeared clean and sanitary. Fair or moderate prices. Ample portions. Good…read morefood. Wait staff a bit disorganized. Always seemed to be looking or waiting for my waitress. The bar where I sat was rarely tended by staff. Lights too bright. Harsh on the eyes. Loud atmosphere. No music. Kind of noisy. Writing this review while patiently waiting for my check and receipt.

Great food, great service great atmosphere. Food is always fresh, hot and fast. The complementary…read morechips and salsa are the best I've ever had. I have frequently had lunch and dinner here and I get exactly what I expect every time. Great service, great food what else can anyone ask for?

Excellent service. They have bottomless chips and salsa ready for you before you even walk in…read more Meals prepared quick. The food itself is classic Mexican. Nothing to blow your minds. But it's worth the stop.

I saw the reviews and pictures on yelp and had to give it a try! If I'm ever back in the area…read moreI'll definitely be trying more!!! I got the tacos governador, they're shrimp tacos with grilled onions, bell peppers, and cheese. They were amazing. The shrimp was so fresh, plump, and perfectly grilled. The onions and peppers still had a little crunch to them, so all the textures worked beautifully together. I took my food to go and rated a 5/5, but I'm sure it would have been even better if I ate it immediately there if that's even possible. It also came with this special sauce, but it didn't really need it. They were amazing as is. I did like dipping my chips in the sauce. I also loved the chips and salsa. They're the thicker cut chips and can hold a lot. The salsa was fresh and no heat to it, but you could taste the peppers. The employees were very nice and helped me because I came in thinking I knew exactly what I wanted lol but completely forgot the name. It seems like a local restaurant because the employees were very friendly with all the customers there, and seemed like they knew everyone. If I have time before I leave, I'll definitely come back! Thank you for a great dinner and first proper meal in Virginia!

I found out about this spot on Hampton located close to Langley AFB. They've been opened for 3…read moreyears and reviews online have been mostly positive. So, Sophia and I ate lunch over the weekend to see if the word of mouth held up. Let's find out, shall we? We were promptly seated when we walked inside. There wasn't a huge amount of people seated for lunch which was just fine with us. The restaurant isn't that big with a bad set up in the front and a dining area with tables. Mexican music was blasting through the system and TVs were showing sports and TV shows. And the staff was busy serving customers. All in all, a very good vibe. After a few minutes looking over the menu, the both of us were ready to order. We both ordered 4 tacos each (Sophia ordered 2 chorizo and 2 carne asada). I selected a birria, lengua, chorizo and carne asada. Everything was delicious. All the proteins were well-cooked and the veggies and available sauces helped with each bite. No real complaints from any of us. A wonderful lunch here. It's pretty cool when you find a mew place which will be on repeat. Till next time :)

The food, service and ambiance was excellent. We were driving down to Florida and found this gem of…read morea place. I highly recommend it.

This is a very good little roadside stop that is great for dinner or lunch, particularly when…read moretraveling up and down i95. We stopped by on a Sunday evening after a long trip up from Florida. We were seated immediately in the one room dining room. Nothing fancy but it has a big menu. Basically all your favorite Mexican dishes. I ordered the enchiladas nortenas, which was delicious. It was cheese enchiladas smothered in pork, tomatoes, onions and peppers in a broth and accompanied by rice and guacamole (with lettuce). I'm here for it. It was messy and yummy. My dining companion got the beef quesadilla which he described as a bit messy too since the grease from the interior was bleeding through the tortilla. While service was friendly with chips and salsa, I found the kitchen to be unusually slow particularly for a Mexican restaurant. Each table got its food in a very measured way. So a quick meal it is not. But overall, that shouldn't dissuade you from going. We liked it after a long day of travel and a nice sit down meal overall. Nothing fancy but reasonable prices and good food is a hard combo to beat.

Amazing Mexican food at decent prices. I usually get 2 tacos supreme w grilled jalapeños. Medium…read moremargarita. Taxas comes with a shot on the side! Our favorite place we are regular customers. Ask for Blanca! The best service

Visited here on a Friday night which had plenty of seating. Service was ok. My wife ordered a combo…read morewith chili relleno and taco with chicken. Apparently the chicken has preservative which my wife is allegic to as she broke out with a rash. Other than that her meal taste ok. I ordered the poblano burrito which has shredded pork and rice with sauce over top. Mine was ok. Everything could have had more flavor for mexican dishes.

Food is amazing! I come to work this area twice a year and…read moreI eat here every day for the entire week. Everything in the menu is delicious. You must try it!

The food is here delicious, I like its very authentic to both cultures! Really recommend if you…read morelike eating authentic food!

Their food is Always good and service is on point! The atmosphere is always upbeat and exciting!read more

The good thing is I enjoyed my meal. The atmosphere was…read morenice and the staff was wonderful. Looking forward to going back.

I frequent this Mexican restaurant. It's one of my favorites! Yummy food and great customer service.read more

I will make this short. When you see Mexican workers lined up for lunch at a taqueria food truck,…read moreyou should pay attention. This place never disappoints. I would eat it every day. Fresh and delicious.

Everything is absolutely wonderful, from the staff to the food and prices! Highly recommend!read more

I couldn't be happier that we found this place. Service was excellent and so was the food! We had…read moreour adult dinner here while on vacation with friends and family and we were very pleased. I don't know what to make of the decor but what ever we weren't here for sight seeing. The food is authentic and delightful. Drink prices are very reasonable. I had giant ipa for 11 bucks and 2 coconut margaritas they were amazing and I normally don't drink them. My street tacos were off the hook! Had 2 pork and 2 chorizo and I was impressed. I asked for a side of their homemade hot sauce and it was amazing. I make hot sauces and was impressed by theirs. If you're vacationing at lake Gaston you gotta go here.