Granted I'm a Mexican Food aficionado, so I am probably not an impartial reviewer. Being from…read moreTexas (Tex-Mex country), living in California and traveling to Mexico often, I am definitely picky about my Mexican food. El Jinete is a side of the highway joint in Cumberland, Virginia...and being that it is not bad. Good chips, yes. Good salsa, ok but cold. They would do better to warm it a bit. Good refried beans and Spanish rice, yes. Good beef fajita meat, big NO. Over cooked and dry. Chicken quesadilla, ok, but not outstanding. Service was great and prices were low. Place was clean and not crowded. Since there are not a lot of options in the area it was good enough to get us by. In the future, we will drive a bit further for a better meal. Take away...go vegetarian and have bean and rice tacos!!

My Bride and I stopped in for lunch on the way home from deer camp. We each got a lunch special…read more Both were delicious! For a cup of coffee, a House Special, and a Combo #1, our total was $23.17 after tax but before tip. Now that I know about this place, I definitely plan to return.

AMBIANCE We rolled in on a late evening hoping to feed our…read moreMexican cravings and stay toasty. Gives the rave review of how underrated this spot was, we decided to give it a go. It's a small spot on the side of High Street that's probably easily missed. Gratefully had parking spots right outside and when we walked it, we were immediately greeted. We took a few minutes to scan the large menu on the board and the more comprehensive one on the counter. We ordered the quesadillas, fajitas, and pixie and were cautioned that that would be an enormous portion (very much appreciated the honesty on that one and was true). We ordered it anyway since that's what we were craving! It's a small spot with 3 booths and a few smaller table areas. SERVICE Quick service spot where you order at the counter, find seating, and 10 minutes or so later your food is made in the kitchen and can be picked up at the pick-up counter a few steps away. We picked up our quesadillas and fajitas from the counter, and our pozole with pork was brought over to us with tortillas, cilantro, and onions. FOOD Absolutely delicious and so worth the value! The quesadillas were chunky with chicken and pozole was hearty and well spiced. Loved every bite of the pork, cilantro, and hominy!!! Can't find this in a lot of spots and so glad they do it here. The beef fajitas were also well done with a solid portion of sautéed vegetables and 3-4 tortillas! OVERALL Absolutely agree that this spot is underrated and a gem....quick, no frills unassuming spot with friendly staff that never disappoints. Would 11/10 recommend if you want Mexican food. We've already got this spot pinned for Mexican in C'ville favorites and are looking forward to going for our third time to try out more options.

Went to the new location and I have to say, I was really disappointed. The new place is GREAT…read more But the food was average at best. I ordered a pork tamale. It was flavorful but it was hard and the pork seemed old and dry. Maybe it was recycled or maybe they microwaved it to death. But I could not finish it. It was authentic but it was not what you would want to serve. I debated taking it back to the counter. I ordered two tacos. They are usually great. Today, nope. The Cabrito was okay today and the carnitas a little fatty. But the most disappointing thing is that they were not hot. Maybe they died in the window, but dead they were when they hit my table. The only thing saving the experience was the tostada...and the homemade tortillas on the tacos. All fresh. Even the signature sauce stand was different. The sauces today seemed very runny compared to how they usually present. I did get a fountain Pepsi and it was perfect. Overall, love the new spot and the decor. I will go back because i live their food. Assuming today was just an off day.

Bill's got a really cool spot. Great selection of beers and drinks. More selections of tequila and…read moremezcal than I've ever seen. Ask for something special in that regard and you won't be disappointed. The salsa flight for appetizer was excellent! They make their own salsas here and the salsa verde is the best I've had outside of Mexico or Southern California. They also got a sweet & spicy peanut salsa that I've never experienced. It was delicious! I tried the burr-ita (burrito/fajitas) for the entree and that was excellent, as well. We had a really nice time talking with Bill. Would recommend this place to anyone!

I was surprised how quiet the place was. I assume this is more of a college town than a tourist…read moretown, and college was out of session. It's not like there were a ton of places around. Having said that, I was pleased with my options here, and was hungry enough to devour both some tortilla chips with chopotle salsa and some indulgent mushroom tacos (albeit not hungry enough to ponder what I suspect would have been a quality dessert). Their vegetarian options are based around mushrooms, but I also got a lot of beans in on the side, and appreciated the freshly cooked peppers on the side. The mushrooms themselves were a little rubbery and I didn't like them as much as I'd hoped, but mixed in with the other ingredients the total result was good, and I was happy to find a place that suited my dietary needs and offered a variety of fresh tastes.

Shocking good for a college town! Delicious food and great menu choices, quick service and friendly…read morestaff. One of the best spots in this small college town. Great location and easy parking options on High St, Main St. and the ambiance was awesome for a Mexican restaurant.

The food and service are incredible and I have never had a bad meal here !! I eat here when we have…read moreto go to FarmVille VA and look forward to it .

You are thousands of miles away from Mexico, and you have no right to expect anything like an…read moreauthentic Mexican meal here in Waynesboro, Virginia. Nevertheless, the chicken processing plant down the way, and the promise of work, has lured enough Hispanics to this whitebread haven, to support a shockingly brilliant, an entirely authentic, Mexican experience. The tacos were as legitimate as any you might find in Santa Ana or Los Angeles. Fresh ingredients, properly cooked. And at 4 for $10, you'd be a fool not to order as many of these as you can fit into your face. The local white folks are going to overlook this place; more fools them, because the food here is absolutely stand-out for the region surrounding.

Super authentic, super delicious! I never expected to find this gem hidden here in the mountains of…read moreVirginia but I'm so glad I did! We're new top the area and will be regulars here.

I always have great food here. Today was no different. We had lunch and my friend and I enjoyed…read moreevery bit of the food and service as well. Even with the lunch plate my friend took half home. You guys never disappoint.

We went here for dinner with good friends and the service was very nice. The ambiance inside was…read morenice, we could hear each other speak. And the food was fine. Nothing spectacular but fine. It seems to be an ok spot for Mexican food if you're in the mood for it.

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.

Ok We came to try fried chicken at the Gordonsville Fried…read moreChicken Festival - that was a bust 2 hour line to get to order the signature food - Gordonsville now least favorite city named after Gordon. Stopped at strip mall Mexican place and were rewarded. Service was friendly and quick. Food tremendous - I hate chorizo in my tacos and may be as good as I've had. Super clean place and value for price and quality. Go here instead of fried chicken festival!!!

Friendly atmosphere, fresh food prepared after you order. The tortilla chips were hot and fresh,…read morethe red salsa was delicious. Outstanding, quick service.

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.

The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. I really enjoyed my first visit there…read more The chips and food were delicious. I would definitely return when in Farmville again.

Service: 5 Food: 3…read moreOverall: 3 Dang. Really wanted to give this place a 4 or 5 but the food lacked taste. I had the carne asada and the wife had the quesobirria tacos. Maybe this place has to lower the flavor to align with the lily-white palettes in FarmVille so I'm willing to give them a break because for your average Mexican, which I proudly am, this place is a 3 at best. Even the margarita I ordered was bland and from a pre made mix. Costs nothing to throw a couple strawberries into it as you're blending it to at least give it the appearance of being fresh and not entirely from a bottle. Service was great. Good value for the money and excellent portion sizes. But both plates needed serious flavor. Even the rice and beans were bland. Tortillas aren't homemade. Green salsa was delish, though. Dang. Sorry guys.