Hands down the BEST birria tacos I have ever had! Definitely had to grab a churro to go along with…read moreit.

With so many taco options out there, I havent given El Chido the usual amount of love…read morerecently.....dear El Chido, forgive me You are truly " the Cool one" and my favorite taco, sope and gordito in RVA! Authentic, fresh, flavorful! Great, friendly service and nice size portions. I typically visit the food truck on Staples Mill, though they have several brick and mortar locations around RVA My favorites are al Pastor- sopes, gorditos and tacos The sopes and goritos are crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside. Al pastor (pork) is tender, moist and flavorfil. This is a permenant food truck location with some outside seating. Located next to BP gas station. My rating rationale  +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

We arrived on Thursday night around 8 pm, and the parking was hit or miss. I had to circle the…read moreblock to find a spot, but it was pretty close once I did. I noticed the ice cream/yogurt spot nearby was hopping. There was a person asking for change outside the front door. We were greeted by an enthusiastic host and seated immediately at a booth up front. The server came by within seconds and brought us water and place settings. We decided to get the chips and salsa for an appetizer and a pair of melting chimichangas for entrees. I can't resist some chorizo and steak. My partner got the chimichanga without chorizo and with chicken. The ambiance was colorful with beautifully painted murals on each wall, and the atmosphere was undeniably loud. There were lots of patrons. The place was packed, even at the bar, so your mileage may vary. We received our orders within minutes of each other, so there wasn't much of a wait time. The chips and salsa were homemade, fresh, warm, and delicious (muy rico). Same for the entrees; exactly what I want in a Mexican food restaurant. The chorizo and steak were well-cooked, seasoned, and chopped finely, but not ground. I was in heaven with that chimichanga. We had to take home leftovers. The next night, heated in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes, they were similarly excellent. The night ended without dessert, sadly (too full). However, the server was quick and efficient, and he was always around to fill water and bring anything we needed throughout the meal. Great experience overall. We will definitely return here whenever we have a hankering for some good Mexican food at reasonable prices. I can recommend this place to anyone who appreciates hearty and filling Mexican food.

Great taco shop. Wife got a marg flight…read moreI had cerveza Service was quick. Food was good. I really liked their chips This is going to be our new taco Tuesday place

10/10 would recommend this place if you're looking for incredible Mexican food and incredible…read moreservice. The birria egg rolls were amazing as was the pollo lalo. Wait staff was incredibly attentive and quick, as was the food service. Portion sizes were also very large. Will be coming back in the future

I decided to stop in over the weekend to grab some lunch. I arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday and…read morewas seated right away. My waitress/bartender was super nice. I decided to try a burrito jalisco. After I ordered, they dropped off some chips and salsa, which had some spice to it. I preferred that over the cremy white sauce, which tasted a bit sweet to me. The burrito was really tasty and had good flavor. It was served with a side of rice and was a decent size. Overall, I was really happy with my meal, as the flavors were more authentic than other Mexican restaurants I've tried. Don't be fooled by the strip mall that it's located in--it's definitely worth the trip.

Love me some Taco Bamba! The local inspired chef creation tacos are delicious and can't go wrong…read moretrying any. However, I've been loving the basic traditional tacos with just onions and cilantro, like the carne asaada and pork. Two tacos and a side or two here is my sweet spot, but when feeling indecisive I'll sometimes add a third taco. The wings are tasty too. Bamba Fries are a treat, but I find them a little heavy and better as a table shareable. Not sure how they would hold up on takeout, but dine in they are great at least. I enjoy the chips and guacamole, and the rice is so moist and flavorful. You wouldn't expect an order at the counter spot to have such great food and drinks, and even a nice happy hour! They win at this, and drinks are delicious!

I got the "pack the bowl" with birria as my chosen protein. The bowl was packed with fresh…read moreingredients and a good serving of protein. I'm not sure if I'd get the birria again as there was way more fat than anticipated. I ordered via DoorDash so I can't comment on service.

Went here for a late lunch on a Sunday & was surprised by how slow it was ! As many know - Richmond…read moreis busy on sundays. We got quick seating, quick service, quick food. It was nice and hot. Tastey. They gave us some sauces to use - i personally didn't like them but my partner did enjoy their hot sauce. The queso was watered down & not that good for costing $6.50. The burrito was good but could use some better sauce options. Got a 3/5 just bc the food could taste better. Wouldn't go back.

Been trying multiple Mexican/Tex-Mex places around town to try and find something close to what we…read morehad in Texas. Big Chile is close to the top of the search. We both wanted fajitas and went with the shrimp and mixed fajita plates. Chicken and shrimp were are favorites, with the beef coming in a close 2nd. They load your plate with sautéed onions and peppers, and the avocado was fresh and tasty. Service was attentive and quick. They had excellent salsa choices, including a very tasty/hot rojo salsa, which we've struggled to find at other restaurants in town. We'll definitely be back.

My first time eating at this establishment, and I must say that I was pleased with the food. I had…read morethe birria taco, rice, and refried beans. The food was great, portions were nice, and the flavor was on point. The ambiance was inviting, and the service was friendly and hospitable. If you are looking for genuine Mexican food, this is the place to go!

I love Mexican food, so I found this spot while I was in the area. I ordered the birria tacos and…read moregrabbed a tiramisu cake for dessert. The birria tacos were really good, definitely a 10 out of 10. I had never tried tiramisu before, so I wanted to give it a shot since I've heard so many people love it. I'd rate it a 7.5 out of 10, it was decent overall.

Food is amazing I love the birria tacos and the burritos are huge definitely worth your money!read more

Arguably the best tacos in Richmond and I'm not sure why this is my first time reviewing them. I've…read morenever had a bad meal here! This visit I got the tacos Al pastor. Absolutely amazing! The pineapple was grilled, pork seasoned to perfection and the sauces just sent it over the top. This was my first time in since they started serving margaritas, which were really good and on happy hour. Doesn't get better than that! Service is always quick and friendly.

My favorite Mexican place in this part of Richmond. Always super clean with a very friendly staff!…read moreToday I had the horchata, excellent t, and shrimp diablo, also excellent. Everything is fresh, the seasoning on the shrimp deserves the diablo label and the corn tortillas were also very good with a strong corn flavor. If you are in the area, you should give them a try!

I heard about their Taco Wednesday and decided to check it out. Upon arrival, their private…read moreparking lot is small, but it wasn't packed. I went around 3pm. If you go on Wednesday (any time), tacos are $1.99. They are opened from 10am-9pm. They had 8 options to choose from. We picked the chorizo, carne asada, carnitas, and chicharrón en salsa verde. These little, double-layered tacos packed a lot of flavor. Everything was delicious, but we agreed that our favorite was the carnitas (fried pork). It had a crunch to it that was perfect. All of the tacos were topped with cilantro and diced raw onions, but you can opt to not have it. They also had a sauce bar with different sauce options from the wimpy tomatillo sauce to the hottest. The server was friendly and nice. They also offered a good variety of menu items including desserts. I asked the waitress about their tacos on other days and she said they are $3.49 each and slightly bigger. Finding a cheap meal is hard these days. We will definitely be back.

Came here Cinco de mayo and had some great specials. Good marg and beer deals. The best tacos were…read morethe pork belly with pickled pineapple (must try). The birria was also top notch.

Silly good drinks, food and atmosphere. The pro and personable service make this yummy and fun…read moreplace a home run! Ricky Brava taco is my favorite it's a twist on potatas bravas, damn fine! All are very well executed dishes that are wonderful.

One of my favorite places to go when I visit Richmond. The food is absolutely delicious. This…read moreMexican restaurant is Jalisco style serving up an incredible diverse offering of food and drinks. Some of my favorites include the Cochi Loco Taco, the Birria Quesadilla, Carne Asada Fries, and I love their chips and queso. They also serve different flavors of agua fresca, and an amazing assortment of fresh fruity cocktails. Everything is aesthetically pleasing, and the looks match the food. I also love that they have a salsa bar where I can serve myself different type of salsa and peppers and onions, etc. The atmosphere is fast paced, but kind of exciting. It's really packed in there pretty much any time you go so keep that in mind It's not a place that you could really bring a bag or relax and work or have a solo date. It's really a place to hang out with friends and have a good time

Giving praise to the woman who was cleaning tables Friday night 4/24/26. What a saint. First, I…read morewalked over to a table she was cleaning to grab it and I dropped my sauces in the process to the table. It fell on the floor and table. She was so kind and was like don't worry I got it. I was cleaning some of the sauce on the floor and she just was like no I got it. Also, I had a toddler that was having a total meltdown. The lady was trying to help me with that! There was a language barrier, but she was just trying to know his age and tried to smile at him. It was also the evening time so, it was busy, but she was just so calm and helpful. I didn't get a name, but you are amazing and hope you are doing well! Tacos were the best I had since my trip to the Bay in '19. Al pastor was perfect. My husband said the chicken quesadilla is the best he's ever had in his life. All the food was what we wanted and it hit that taco craving. Like everyone has said, it's as good as west coast tacos.