Awesome service, wonderful food! The restaurant was very clean and nicely kept. I had the plain Jane burrito and it was so good! Their chunky guac and salsa is delicious! read more

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Cute little spot. Carne asada fries were delish and the salsa was yummy. Not to fond of the horchata. But service made up for it. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Half a tray Carne Asada Fries and Gringo Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Everything about it is average (except the hot sauce collection; that's four stars). Average food. Average service. Average prices. Reasonable place to go if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip. read more

I've never had anything here that didn't taste fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is casual and there is an option to eat outside. Orders are placed at the counter and your food is brought to you at your table. Have a cold beer or margarita while you wait! read more

Vegan safe place! Pelons has become a staple in our household. They have SO many vegan options it's almost overwhelming. It's consistently delicious and always such great service! We love the music selection and salsa/sauce options provided. Highly recommend their horchata and vegan Hawaiian pipeline burrito. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - VEGAN Hawaiian Pipeline - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The service was good. The place was clean and the food came pretty quickly. The fish taco was crunchy and tasted pretty good, but the carne asada didn't have much flavor at all. It was tender and juicy. It just needed more seasoning. Although I gave it a 3-star rating, I would go back. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - 4oz Chips & Queso - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I had much higher expectations after having been to the Virginia Beach location, but this was disappointing. Two of us both had the fish tacos. The tortillas were cold and dry. Not much flavor at all to the tacos so adding hot sauce was required as well as squeezing some lime. Meh. The ambiance gives a good vibe and and the person who took our order was friendly which was a plus. read more

Pelon's is part of our eating out rotation because it has something for everyone! As I can't have dairy, I truly appreciate all of the vegan sauce options. I recently got the fish tacos with a VEGAN Baja sauce. Usually in other restaurants I would have to just have no sauce. It's attention to detail like the needs of the community to have dairy free options that keeps me coming back. The portions are great, ingredients fresh, and the chips and salsa is comforting and addicting at the same time. I love the consistency and flavor of the salsa. They also have a wide range of hot sauces to choose from. The service is always pleasant, helpful, and informative. The decor is much like the Virginia Beach location but the space is much smaller. Pelon's will stay in our rotation because it is reliable and has actual, creative vegan/ non-dairy options! read more

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Always delicious food & service. It's some of the best Mexican food in VB area. Reminds me a bit of socal food

We stumbled upon Pelon's Baja Grill after a quick search for some Mexican food. The reviews looked good so we decided to try them out. When we arrived we got menus from the cashier/waitress inside and sat outside. Once we figured out what our order was we went inside and placed it. When the order was ready for us, the waitress brought it outside. Pretty low key, no complaints there. Our food came out pretty quick and was nice and hot! Our kiddos both ordered the nachos. Those nachos was large! Perfect for sharing. We now know for next time. My husband and I enjoyed our burritos, and he got a taco. No complaints really. We loved the menu options and all the different types of burritos. read more

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Pelon's, you did it again! LOVE the So-Cal burrito!! The bacon flavored hot sauce took it to a new level!! The free brownie Tuesday was the icing on the cake. The staff are so friendly and the place is very surfer zen!! The prices seem high, however, the taste and portions are worth the cost. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I really like this place. The food is fresh, the lettuce is not warped lol and it's not salty. They have a vegan menu that I found to be just as good as the regular menu. They offer vegan cheese and vegan sour cream so you won't be missing out on the essentials to Mexican food. So here is what I've had so far and my thoughts: Fish taco - it's fried and crispy. I wish they had a grilled option but you do have the option of corn or flour tortillas.I love the spicy Baja sauce that comes on it. Chicken Taco - plenty of lettuce and cheese. My hubs enjoyed it and says it's very good. It's not greasy and you can substitute he tortillas on this as well. Vegetarian Quesadilla - made with sautéed green peppers, onions and zucchini. They were very skimpy on the filling. Hardly none. The vegan cheese melted well. I'm not into vegan cheeses yet so I need to make a note to myself not to include it. The flour tortillas didn't have a nice browning crisp to it. And if you can see in my picture it wasn't really griddle, but just warm. I Probably won't get this again. Baja Rice - the only seasoning profile I taste is a light hint of cilantro. Other than that, the rice was bland. The sauces - very good! Get the Baja sauce! It's like sour cream with seasoning. The verde is good and good amount of spice/heat. Overall, they do sell good tacos and with their daily specials it's worth checking out. read more

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Fish tacos are bomb! Always grab these and some chips and dips and I'm good to go. I've tried a few other items but nothing tops those fish tacos. read more

I have been to this place multiple times and they always been good. I love the happy hour tacos! The tacos are really good and the taste is excellent, the only thing I would recommend or prefer would be if they warm up the tortilla, that will make the perfect tacos! read more

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I met a girlfriend here for dinner after scouring several local taco joints for the best option. Since I can easily make tacos at home, I was seeking something different. The casual atmosphere involves ordering at the counter with quick table service. The menu is extensive, and offers several vegan options as well as more "California style" entrees including seafood. They also offer fun drinks (and non-alcoholic, like horchata)... if you come at the right time, you'll catch some happy hour specials. We started with the chip and dip trio. While the chips were stale and borderline chewy, what they lacked the dip made up for. I'm not a queso fan, but their jalapeño-flecked queso was perfectly complimented by their fresh guac. My tacos stole the show, however. I got the Baja fish tacos and they were perfectly crispy and flavorful - not to mention, a great deal. I exchanged one of my tacos for my friend's chicken taco, which we agreed was rather dry. I'd be back again, but I now know what to get and what to avoid! read more

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I visited the Pelon's Norfolk location for a week day lunch. We were the first people there, around 11:30, and were promptly greeted and asked if we had ever been in before. They explained some of the specials, handed us a menu, and let us know we could order at the counter when ready I of course had scoped the menu out plenty of times prior online and promptly ordered 2 baja fish tacos and a carne asada taco. They took a little but of time but only what would be expected for fresh, made to order food. I thought the Carne Asada could maybe use a little bit more flavor on the meat itself, but it was a good size taco with plenty of guac and the salsa verde balanced it out pretty nicely. The baja fish tacos didn't impress me right off the bat, but they really grew on me. They had a great crunch and pretty good flavor. I think it would have been a little easier to eat (and more to my preference) if it was one solid piece of fish rather than small pieces. While I didn't think the options I chose were the BEST tacos I've ever had, I'm still curious to come back to try more, as well as the carne asada fries and the margaritas. The service was great and it's definitely a nice fast week day lunch option. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Two baja fish tacos and a carne asada. - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I've really been feeling Pelon's lately. Admittedly, when I first had them several years ago their food wasn't my favorite, but as of late I've really been digging their burritos as a local alternative to Moe's, Chipotle, and Qdoba. The "Surf's Up" is absolutely delicious! I love seafood, so the combination of scallops, shrimp, and whitefish (which you can't get at chain burrito places) blew me away; furthermore, the grilled vegetables inside are perfectly seasoned and the loads of pepper jack oozing of the burrito out are mouth-watering. It's easily my favorite burrito here. When I'm not in the mood for seafood, their chorizo burrito is a perfect alternative; so juicy and flavorful, and also a variety of meat you can't find at chain burrito spots. Their chips and guac are pretty decent, and I love that they offer battered fries as a side option. Another thing worth mentioning is their extensive hot sauce wall. No matter your preference of spice level you will find a sauce that fits your taste buds perfectly! I do have to call out the fact that during my most recent visit their infamous sauce wall was looking weak af, but I get it, they probably just didn't get a chance to restock. All in all, Pelon's is a great local spot to grab a bomb ass burrito. Try it out sometime. read more

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Each time I eat at Pelon's I am never disappointed. Street corn is amazing, as well as all of the menu selections. Tacos are my go to. Yesterday had a coconut margarita and the perfect drink for me. Pelon's is tucked behind a small shopping center, but once you find this restaurant you will not be disappointed! read more

9/5/2019 So I had the the dude burrito (carne asada) and it was good stuffed with rice beans, guacamole, lots of protein, and decent size burrito all around. But the only one thing still missing and that is flavor, even the 3 different salsas they offer are super bland. It makes no sense. Smh. 2018 I hate to do this but I have to, the tacos look good but they are so bland it's almost hard to imagine. I ordered 3 steak tacos and I even got spicy salsa to go but even the salsa was sooo bland. Just thinking about it makes me sad. read more

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Pleasantly surprised that it was happy hour when I went to try it out. Loved the shrimp and the fish tacos. Really good portions. Service was very friendly and the server took time to make some recommendations for my first time. Appreciated the ambiance of the decor, especially the hot sauce displays read more

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This is something like a hidden gem. I've been in this area a few times and this location never really caught my eye until today. I'm so happy I decided to take a risk and step in because the food, service and drinks were amazing, not to mention the shelf filled with legit hot sauce for you to choose from. Leah was so friendly. Definitely worth taking the time to stop by at this dopetastic Mexican food joint. read more

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We visited during Happy Hour, The food was okay. We had Vegan meals, the vegan fish taco, which was tofu, it was not seasoned/flavored. The carne asada taco was okay, but it was not hot, just room temperature. My hubby had vegan nachos and vegan fish tacos. The service was decent. We ate outside and there was a swarm of flys out, couldn't enjoy outdoor eating. I would say the Carne asada tacos was the better meal. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Pelon 's Famous Fish Tacos - Vegan And Carne Asada Taco - Vegan - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I frequent both Pelon's frequently. I love the variety of their menu, the quality of everything I've tried, AND THEY HAVE VEGAN CHEESE! As a dairy free girl, finding good Mexican is hard because cheese and sour cream are commonly used ingredients...and can be the essence of a good dish. Being able to enjoy a good taco or burrito without having to miss the cheese makes my heart and tummy so happy. My favorite is the surf and turf burrito with DF cheese but I'm also a huge fan of the fish tacos and unemployed surfer burrito. The Ghent location is close to home and a great option for a week night dinner. The beach option is the perfect post beach meal with friends. Don't even get me started on free brownie Tuesdays (with vegan brownies as an option). Definitely a local gem worth checking out! read more

Great vegan options, and on Sunday they have a rotating list of vegan specials. I'm not vegan, but my girlfriend at the time is, so it was a good spot for vegans & non vegans alike! Sitting outside was perfect also. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Happy hour specials - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Margaritas with a friend on the outdoor patio, no better way to pass time on a sunny Feb Saturday during COVID. Large house variety was $9, good price for the size and overall quality. Employee was nice, brought out our drinks. No specials since it was Saturday. Tad disappointed in draft beer selection but had some bottle options that were fine; definitely worth a return trip on a future Wed for $2 drafts and $2 tacos. If you're a Rita fan, Thurs is $6 L house Rita. read more

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The chicken tasted like Middle Eastern shawarma. I'm certain I tasted anise in it. The "salsa" is actually an oddly very sweet, seasonless, watery, pico de gallo that was made with the spare parts of the tomatoes. This tastes absolutely nothing like a west coast burrito. Very bland. I'm sorry to say it so harshly but it's true. you have to go to the hood in Norfolk to get good Mexican food. The service was great however. Ambiance - the neighborhood is basically a mix of working professionals, college students and vagrants. You get everything. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - A tiny piece of cilantro in this "salsa". Also tasted oddly sweet for some reason - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

10 stars My first time trying this restaurant and it was a GREAT experience!! My sister and I are vegan, so when I saw they had a special menu on Sunday's...we had to try it! We ordered: 2 vegan fish tacos; a full serving of vegan carne asada fries; vegan el luchador (crunch wrap); and vegan green chili calamari. When I picked up the order, I also purchased a vegan brownie and whoopie pie from the display. (The whoopie pie was from My Vegan Sweet Tooth bakery in VaBeach.) I had to try the fries before the 30 minute drive home...WOW! BEST loaded fries, vegan or otherwise!! I kept saying to my sister, "I hope this is really vegan!" IYKYK. Every component of this dish was perfect...together, it was a home run! We left some fries and waited until we were home to eat the rest. The "calamari" was DELICIOUS along with the Baja cream sauce. Surprisingly, they held up well during the ride home. The el luchador and fish tacos didn't fare well and were soggy...I preferred the el luchador, which is their version of a crunch wrap, over the fish taco. The final verdict is we are definitely ordering the vegan carne asda fries and vegan green chili calamari again. Probably every time, LOL. My sister like the fish taco over the el luchador and we'd eat the fish tacos immediately. The best part is...there are two locations in VaBeach! We will certainly be back to eat more vegan deliciousness!! Oh and I called initially to ask questions...the woman who answered was super friendly and helpful! Even when I called back, she helped me with my order and decisions. Thank you!! read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Vegan Carne Asada Fries Vegan fish tacos Vegan green chili calamari Vegan el luchador - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Amazing and great happy hour 3-6 3 tacos $8??? Amazing spicy quesso Good guac Next time I'll get nachos read more

This place was so delicious! The vegan taco salad was yummy, I got it with cajun tofu. The vegan brownie is to die for. My husband got the carne asada tacos he says they are really good, but the tortillas were underwhelming. The chips and salsa are also good, salsa is runnier than I expected. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Chips And Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We always enjoy Pelon's. The Curl is good prices are a little high but the burritos are a decent size. Service is quick and staff are always kind. read more

The best place in Virginia to get a vegan California burrito and vegan carne asada fries (I'm from San Diego, just saying!). Also great customer service. I had called regarding getting a half order of carne asada fries despite paying for a full order. They provided me a full refund for the item!!! 100/10 read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Vegan Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Everytime I go here it's a wonderful experience. I've never had a bad experience at this location. Service is amazing, the food is amazing, there's options for everyone. I'm a vegetarian and my fiancé is not, so different options for both of us is definitely a plus! This is my favorite restaurant and the drive is so worth it. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Pelon's is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Norfolk! I love the freshness of the ingredients they use, and their soft shelled tacos are some of the best in the area. I've been here twice, each time trying something new and I haven't been disappointed yet! I usually get their carne asada and fish tacos. Delicious, especially the fish! I also love that they have traditional street food options like elotes, and churros. Conveniently located inside a small strip mall with plenty of parking available! read more

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Love the baja fish tacos and guacamole. Service is great and nice location ! One of our favorite restaurants

I've previously only been to the Pelon's at the Oceanfront and it has been many years but I enjoyed my visit today at this location. If you can sit at the bar I would recommend it. I feel like that's where all the action is at. Everything on the menu sounds delicious but I opted for the tacos: one Chorizo, one Baja fish, and one shrimp.... All of which I inhaled in less than 5 minutes but I wasn't hungry though. LOL! (I half blame Lennore R. because she said they get soggy if you don't eat them fast enough soooo.... I pretty much accepted the challenge LOL!!!) For an appetizer we chose the trio dip and chips. The queso is f'in delicious and the salsa was something I've never tasted before and it was equally tasty. The guac was guac aka yumzies. I also didn't know they refill chips for free and although we were offered 2 times we declined. They were fast, it was clean inside, and we had a satisfying lunch, but I feel like the employees could've been just a tad bit friendlier. Lots of parking with outside seating when the weather permits so I definitely would return and check off other items on the menu and maybe even a beer or two. read more

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Once upon a time, it was happy hour. And I had already decided I was giving them five stars before I even got my food because the strawberry margarita was so BOMB ! I drove home dancing, singing, and wondering what was in that margarita! It was like I took a happy pill! Or maybe I just really needed a drink? Nevertheless, the margarita made my day. So what brought me to this place was my fish taco craving! I literally typed in fish tacos on Yelp. So boom, I pull up and order 3 fish taco and one shrimp taco because fruit salsa sounded good. I also flipped the menu over and saw Mexican Street Corn, YES PLEASE. That food was so good! The tacos were flavorful and the fish and shrimp were fried perfectly for a taco. Needless to say, I'll be back. Probably tomorrow. Would've went back in the same day, but they may have judged me. Lol. Oh yeah, the place looked clean and the staff was A1. read more

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Greeted immediately upon arriving by a staff member who quickly realized we were not regulars. He walked us through the procedure to get our order completed. Pretty simple really, grab a menu and a seat, determine what you want, proceed to the counter and place your order, pay and receive a number for your order that you place on your table. Wait for the food to be delivered and enjoy. They handled my wife's food allergies with no problem and our table enjoyed the Surfside salad, fish and carne asada tacos. If you are in Virginia Beach give them a try. read more

Pelon's Baja Grill - Good sized place with full bar - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I'm pescaterian, so their fish tacos which are pollock are good. Their house sauce are pretty good too as well. Their happy hour specials were very good as well. I'd definitely recommend. read more

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Completely enjoyed this place! Came based on yelp recommendations and had an outstanding experience! Cute decor and casual dining, the price was right and food was very tasty!! Started with tasty margaritas and the chips with queso, guacamole and fresh chunky salsa (amazing!!!). For entrees we had the famous fish tacos, delish!, the gang ten, outstanding and plentiful, and the shrimp tacos, very good!!! Look forward to coming back for another delicious meal again soon!! read more

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I came here after trying the oceanfront location, and the guac just doesn't taste the same- it's significantly worse.