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    The Bebedero

    3.8 (328 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Kevin S.

    Review based on a round of drinks, no food. We got 2 drinks, a margarita and a mezcal & Thai tea cocktail. Service was attentive. We sat outside and people watched. A band was starting as we left.

    Ameena A.

    I'm hoping my friends' and my experience was a one-off... After we ordered, they lost our food tickets and didn't notice...so after waiting for 45-60 minutes for our food, we asked where our food was and they couldn't find our tickets. We had to reorder and then they still charged us in full... On top of that, my food was just "okay" to me. We did enjoy our drinks, though - they were made well and were strong Sadly, we each agreed we would not return :(

    Happy hour menu
    Lucy L.

    The food was ok. Portion sizes were a bit small for my liking. I went for happy hour and prices were ok. I think outside of happy hour I'd be a bit disappointed by the plate size. The margarita was ok. My one complaint is extremely specific but the glass they served the margarita is was wide and extremely smooth which made picking it up difficult. I had to use two hands to make sure it wouldn't slip. The flavors for the food were decent. Overall is a nice place but can't say I was blown away.

    Tongue Thai'd and Donde Esta Mis Pantalones?
    Kristy W.

    5* for drinks and 4* for food. Drinks are always on point. Happy hour margs are strong and delicious. My personal favorite is the tongue thai'd (made traditionally with milk/cream if you ask) - which is an alcoholic Thai iced tea. Delightfully warm and refreshing. My husband loves "Donde Esta Mis Pantalones?" - another excellent drink that deserves all the praise. The bartenders know what they're doing, they're always friendly, and are very creative. Their food is pretty good and consistent. Pro tip - if you can't get in for food here, stop into Rockfish next door for a beer and a limited menu (but same kitchen!)

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    Keith S.

    This location has moved but still at the mall. Love the vibe and decor when you enter. You can make reservations but even if online states that you cant make one, call the restaurant to verify. I showed up to see if they had tables available, and there many available, no reservation needed. The Camarones Quesa Tacos were very moist and outright the best shrimp tacos I have. Suadero tacos had some spice, mild to normal people and fire to sensitive taste buds. Food is full of flavor. Just the right amount alcohol in the margaritas. Limonada is straight from the squeeze. Would definitely go back.

    Cameron W.

    We love coming to the Bebedero. The food and drinks are always phenomenal. They do a spicy margarita perfectly. Service is always swift and courteous. Recently, we attended one of River's (the owner) Mezcal classes, which I gifted to my husband for Christmas. It was PHENOMENAL. In two hours, we dove into the mythology, history, chemistry, botany, and anthropology of mezcal. We tasted 10 different mezcals and learned about each and every "evolution" and "tradition" of each bottle. River was knowledgeable and engaging without ever being pretentious. He doesn't simply know about mezcal, he is a passionate advocate for the art and the product. We had a wonderful time and stayed after to grab dinner (especially after the many tastings).

    Al pastor tacos
    Jeremy M.

    Updating since I was last here: Bebedero is still great. There are some dishes here I have tried subsequent to my first review with some I would highly recommend as well as some I would suggest passing on. The ambiance at Bebedero is fantastic. Decor is awesome floor to ceiling with really fun wall art, and colors and lighting to make a relaxed a more intimate atmosphere. Service has been great when I've been here. Staff are friendly and attentive. The good: two things I would highlight here are the queso fundido appetizer and the chicken tikka tacos. The queso is big- can easily feed 4-6 and is really amazing with big chunks of chorizo sausage in it. Tacos are the thing at Bobedero so lean that direction if you are unsure why to try. The chicken tinga are my favorite here. Well seasoned and savory with corn tortillas. A dish to pass on unfortunately is the Al pastor pork tacos. I love Al pastor seasoned and cooked meat and was excited to see it on the menu here. Unfortunately it was not quite the traditional pork Al pastor I was hoping for. It is seasoned well and includes some pineapple in the bite. What is missing is the char that to me puts the finish on any Al pastor cooked meat. Secondarily, the pork was very fatty- at least a third of the meat in the dish was actually fat. I personally do not like fat with on any meat and the amount here was a serious turn off for me. Would pass on the Al pastor. Both appetizers and dishes are prices in the high teens which is fair for the location and amount of food you get. Definitely give Bobedero a try. It's great food that I think is hands down better than chain Mexican restaurants and most small shops.

    Taco 2 Ways (fried oyster & saudero)
    Bailey S.

    Tacos and drinks were solid. We liked the tacos al pastor the best. Our son got a kids quesadilla that was huge and well worth the price!

    Queso Fundido
    Karen G.

    Located in the Pedestrian Mall in Charlottesville, this "watering hole" - the English translation of Bebedero - has quite the libations menu. And if you like Tequila like yours truly, you can get a flight! I got the Salmon tacos and I can definitely recommend. Inside and outside dining offered. A little pricey in my book, but worth it if want to treat yourself or a fun date night (with a designated driver). Or walk it off in the mall!

    Chorizo tacos
    Abby S.

    I was really impressed by Bebedero! I hadn't managed to make it down here, and I loved the interior space. The staff was also very friendly and managed to squeeze us in without a reservation, even on a busy night. The food and drinks alike were great. The margaritas are super fresh and have lots of interesting flavor combinations. The tacos pack a flavor punch, I recommend trying as many as you can! The chips and salsa are delicious too, and I'd go back even just for those. It is a bit of a pricey place, but the quality is very high (and the portions are large as well). Recommend checking it out if you are a taco or marg lover!

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    Ask the Community - The Bebedero

    Does anyone know the happy hour deals (and if they even still exist post-covid)?

    $2 off margs and drafts from 2-6pm Mon-Fri!

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    Highly recommend for the vibe.

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