Gloria's was a highlight of my long weekend in Staunton. I ordered pupusas and yuca con chicharrón…read morefor pickup. The wait was longer than expected, and the service was below average, largely because the restaurant appeared busy and understaffed. There were other frustrated patrons having a similar negative experience waiting around as well. That said, the food was so delicious that I was able to overlook the frustrating pickup experience and still give Gloria's top marks. I honestly can't recall having better pupusas anywhere. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were full, and each dish felt homemade. I'm still thinking about it days later. A genuine word of warning: if Gloria's is your first stop in Staunton, you may not feel much motivation to try anywhere else for the rest of your trip. It sets the bar that high

Vibe: welcoming, bright, comfortable Service: friendly,…read morepatient, and quick Value: great value. The two of us had 3 pupusas and an entree for $26 (pre-tip). All of the pupusas were delicious - perfect blend of crispy and gooey. We had the chorizo pupusa, bean pupusa, and queso pupusa (which was our favorite). The queso pupusa paired wonderful with the red sauce in the bottles on each table. We also had the pupusa ranchera, which is a chorizo pupusa topped with a fried egg. This dish comes with fried plantains and rice & beans on the side. The entire dish was wonderful! The plantains were perfectly cooked.

Incredible pretzel with cheese - perfect food to go with the great beer in a scenic environment!read more

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A generous portion of mediocre food…read more That's the headline. I ordered the teriyaki tofu hibachi with much optimism, anticipating that glossy sauce enrobing grilled tofu and vegetables over fried rice--notes of char and deep flavour, dancing upon my pallet. Boy, was I disappointed. Where to start. How about with the basics: no teriyaki sauce was found on this plate. No teriyaki FLAVOUR was found on this plate. Vegetables were definitely not grilled and consisted mostly of watery zucchini with a few carrots and onions thrown in for funsies. And the "fried rice" was definitely microwaved, lacked any scrambled egg, and was...well..OK. But it was not fried rice. Look, I get it. Your primary business comes from the most excellent brewery next door and maybe people are less choosey after a few awesome pints at Red Beard (that review sold separately). But I chose to eat BEFORE I enjoyed my growler, and I'm here to tell you my sober pallet is agog that anyone can call what I had teriyaki. Aint a Japanese person within 56 miles this kitchen, and the lacklustre food proves the point. I will say the portions are generous, if the service a little slow. I regret tipping at the counter because, honestly, the outcome did not deserve such financial recognition. Swing and a miss. Try harder. Or, you know...try.

I have heard nothing but good things about this new Food Truck in Downtown Staunton's Warf…read moreDistrict. Parking can be a bit tricky but the owners said I could have parked right out front of their truck. I parked aways away but love getting the exercise, so all good. I had #8 - Hibachi Sukiyaki Steak. This is steak with fried onions, grilled veggies and fried rice. The food seemed to be of very good quality. I didn't realize I was going to be the first to post a review on Yelp for this food truck. They have so many great reviews on Google. I ate my lunch, on a beautiful summer day, at a cozy picnic table with an umbrella and a cushioned seat. The cushioned seat was very nice! We are blessed to have such good food serving Staunton's establishments that don't offer food like Red Beard's and Ciders from Mars.

Diane, the owner of Mama's Caboose, was a delight to work with to plan our wedding. We met months…read morebefore to talk through the menu. A week before the wedding we met again and Diane helped us think of things that would have otherwise not been properly covered by walking through the reception plans with us and chatting about details and logistics. We had a small event and did not hire a wedding coordinator. Her experience, our notes and a little time went a long way in helping the evening go smoothly. We typed up a "to-do" list complete with timeline and job delegation and gave a copy to everyone. Diane not only served great food but also good advice. Our wedding event went smooth as glass. Thank you for the wonderful food. You helped our day become so special!

Great food, and great people. If you get a chance to meet up with this food truck do so and you…read morewill not be disappointed. The food was great and so was the service. I recommend this food truck to anyone and everyone who enjoys great quick food! BTW the cheese steak was amazing, try that with the bread pudding and there is NO WAY you can go wrong lol. ENJOY!!

The service was quick and efficient! My chicken tacos were excellent and I love the lunch special…read moreprices. They have a great patio and fast service. I liked the radish on top of the taco and I liked the choice of salsa. My only complaint is the lime in the green sauce and guacamole. Lime should always, always, be served on the side. It's not appropriate in the food. It's always an add on in Mexican cooking. It's much too overpowering and ruins the flavor of the food. The food should stand on its own. I highly recommend a visit to this establishment!!

A stop into this taco place yielded a small shop, so takeout to the splendid nearby park was a good…read moredecision. They have two vegetarian tacos, and I rather liked the more "real food" sweet potato and black bean than their tofu taco, but both were delicious. Upon seeing they had a seasonal special salsa; I was glad I took the option to order it as it was delectable and I liked it enough to haul what I didn't use back with me to save for another day. Their rice and beans have a vegetarian option, and given the option for various indulgences, I went for a semisweet chocolate cake, the sprinkles on which were unnecessary but fun. The salt level in something (or everything) was excessive, which had me gulping water. And it's a shame, because they could dial it back and this would still be some quality food.

FYI- if you are coming from out of town and hoping to come to Baja tonight they have closed at…read more11:30pm instead of the posted 2:00am time because "everyone has to be back here at 6:00am due to the festival"

Nice service by savvy staff who remember your preferences each time you visit. Older very informal…read moreStaunton place with good choices of Mexican dishes at modest prices. Good selection of beers. Theres a restaurant side and a tavern side. Sometimes live music. Nice revolving selection of beers. Laid back and friendly staff and longtime owner. Big TV in bar side.

I visited Charlotte's Kitchenette in Staunton, Va on August 22, 2026. I ordered chicken livers…read more Once I returned home and opened the tray, there were approximately 7 burned/overcooked chicken liver pieces and the rest were crust pieces, enough that, that was what weighted the tray. There tons of burned crust piece. It was a very disappointing experience. The fact that the cook was okay with serving such a dish, speaks to the character of the business. I will not be returning.

The short version:…read more Eat at Charlotte's Kitchenette. The slightly longer version: My son and I were on our way home from a weekend of adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a beautiful, warm summer day, and our stop at Charlotte's Kitchenette was the icing on the cake. At first glance, the building is unassuming, but don't let that fool you. We were greeted with genuine warmth the moment we stepped up to the window. Our order, 10 BBQ wings with mac and cheese, took a few minutes to prepare, and every minute was worth the wait. The food was clearly a labor of love. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and fully intend to stop by again the next time we're passing through. Do yourself a favor and make it a point to give this place a try. You won't regret it.

I enjoyed the pulled pork bbq sandwich with extra Carolina sauce. The pork was super tender. Owner…read morewas super friendly. Highly recommend.

A really cute little place just uptown from downtown Staunton on North Central Ave. A short walk…read morefrom Beverley St. The parking is on street and very easy to find a spot right out front. The food is delicious! I recommend the pulled pork BBQ with the vinegar based sauce. It has a little kick to it. I do not recommend getting the 75 cent coleslaw to spread on your sandwich. It is ridiculously small. About a teaspoon of slaw that only covers about 1/3 of your sandwich. It tasted great though. I will definitely be back for Big Red's delicious food!

We had a really good experience at The Mill Street Grill. We ordered the prime rib, steamed…read moremussels, and the barbecue platter. Everything was good, and the portions were generous. The prime rib was cooked well, the mussels were flavorful, and the barbecue platter had a good variety. The service was great--fast, courteous, and attentive without making us feel rushed. The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. It felt lively and energetic, but it was not too loud to have a conversation. Overall, this was a solid dinner and a place I would recommend when visiting Staunton. I would definitely eat here again.

Always love the restaurant, been going for nearly a decade, but I gotta ask, what's with the nearly…read more73-146% price hikes in less than two years? COVID -19 ended years ago, so what's the excuse when inflation is less than 5% annually. I would love to continue visiting, but I can't justify prices that egregiously expensive, particularly in this economy. And it seems to have started in 2025. See the photos. Mill Street BBQ Platter: $22.99 $40.99 (+78%) St. Louis Combo: $22.99 $40.99 (+78%) Flintstone Platter: $29.99 $51.99 (+73%) Beef Ribs Full Rack: $23.99 $58.99 (+146%) And before anyone blames beef prices: per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail ground beef went up about 24% from December 2024 to August 2026, and wholesale beef is only up about 3% over the past year. That doesn't come close to explaining a 146% jump on beef ribs. I hope the prices can come back down to Earth sometime soon. Fair pricing was always one of the primary reasons I recommended your restaurant.