You know the food is authentic when the owner barely speaks English. The entire décor brings you to…read moreMexico. There are a ton of options on the menu - the usual tacos, enchiladas, etc I went for the tacos, they had all the authentic cuts of meats including lengua (beef tongue) which is honestly the bomb. There is a salsa bar where you load up as much as you want plus a variety of raw veggies. They had free chips that day but the marketing was super confusing. Room for improvement: Orders are punched in manually so the cashier actually got the total wrong and I had to check his math. The amount of chips provided was pretty stingy I get that it's free...but c'mon its chips. Tables and seats could be wiped down more too. The salsas could be labeled to note the spice levels. Some are pretty darn spicy.

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

Always a favorite go to, the food is delicious. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable with…read moretheir great suggestions. The ambience is very chill and relaxing it is the place to enjoy with friends and great food and drinks.

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.

Delicious and consistent. My go-to Mexican restaurant when at home…read more I've had many things off the menu and everything is delicious.

Came here in the middle of the day and it wasn't crowded at all. Service was quick, the waiter was…read morenice, and the food came out pretty fast. I got the pollo asada and it was good! It was a little on the salty side, but nothing too bad. Overall, no issues and I'd come back.

Food was great, service was exceptional! Margaritas are great deals! Will be coming back again!read more

Taco Bamba has been on my radar for quite sometime. I got the spicy chicharrones and birria!…read moreEverything was well seasoned and extremely flavorful, as you can see from the picture I had to stop myself from eating so I can take a picture of the birria lol!! I came in for a pick up order, since I was in willow lawn for light shopping. I love that they have a cool bar area, and outside seating. This definitely looks like a cool hang out spot for tacos and great drinks. I was really impressed with their to go bags (pictured with the chicharrones) which look more like a cool tote bags, I'm almost positive they could be reusable (which I will be doing)! The customer service was fast and friendly, I was greeted and helped as soon as I came in the door! So glad I came in today!

First visit to this restaurant. Friendly service. Menu looked good. I went with the Carne Asada…read more Overall, it was quite good, and I thought the price paid was a decent value. It was served as one big thin slab of meat rather than sliced. That made it a little harder to eat, but the flavor was good. The rice and beans were also good. I did like the three salsas on the table. I only got one glass of water with no refills so that wasn't the best. But overall, the flavor was good. The value was good and I would try it again.

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.

The guiso is lovely and the tamales are so tasty! A no frills place, you order your food at the…read morefront, choosing what you'd like by sight. The folks are super helpful and were patient with us! A lot of food for the price, we'll definitely go again!

I read so much about this reputable establishment, finally went during Father's Day weekend, much…read moreto my disappointment, the food had basic Mexican flavors but did not blow my socks off. Beans and stewed chicken were watery. The food temperature was warm, should have sent it back but didn't because I didn't believe it would have mattered. Perhaps another time, for a comparison Chicken Fiesta and Chicken Canastas are superior both in flavor, ambience and food quality. In case you have been to these two, then Abuelita's does not come close.

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.

I was at The Veil drinking beer and got hungry. Good thing there was a Mexican restaurant inside…read morethe brewery! You pay for your food at the same place where you order your drinks and they give you a buzzer that lights up when your food is ready. The food came out pretty quickly, even on a busy Saturday afternoon. I decided on the carne asada tacos, which came with cilantro and onions, and was accompanied by two sauces. The red one was a bit too spicy for my liking, but the green one was pretty good and accompanied the taco flavors well. The cubes of meat were a little dry and the tacos got cold quickly. Other than that, I enjoyed my meal and it paired well with my beer. Overall, this is a great place to come with friends. There were several families there with children as well.

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.

Just had a great Lunch at TBT El Gallo. Ate at the bar, had awesome drinks and great tequila…read moreselection. Fresh squeezed grapefruit Paloma!! Killer. Zinnia helped us out and crushed it. Great service and absolutely Killer Tacos! Highly recommend.

To preface, I'm usually not a big taco person, but I realized after eating here I may have just not…read morehad a good taco until now! Our server was enthusiastic and friendly. We ordered 6 tacos, the ones I ordered were a birria taco, shrimp taco, and a brisket or pork taco off their special menu I can't remember now. For appetizers, we ordered the salsas and chips. The salsas are made fresh in house and were so good! The order comes with 3, with varying levels of spice. The tacos were large and very filling. Apparently the record at this restaurant is 6 tacos in one sitting. I devoured 2, the birria and brisket/pork tacos. The flavors went together so nicely, the cheese crust was fun and tasty (albeit a bit messy), and the pickled veg was a great flavor and texture contrast. We had to take some food to go. Overall, the ambience is warm and inviting. The decor is eclectic, music is good, and clean. Will come again!

My wife and I have had some amazing tacos all over; we're just surprised about this flavor in…read moreRichmond. First off, you're always in the right spot when ethnic grandmothers are enjoying a meal there too. While I wouldn't call it Miami, it's definitely hot. We had the birria and carne asade (charcoal?) tacos with rice and beans. Also a Mexican 40 and jarrito. I would say the flavors rival some of the best places by the border. Their sauces are great and the chili oil is ON FIRE!!! I wish they had radishes for condiments but Richmond may not be ready for that.

Not sure why it took so long for me to get here. Tacos are good…read more Had the cochiloco tacos, al pastor, and carne asada. They didn't have the campechano when we visited. They have an open condiment bar which I'm not too fond of but it seems traditional so no impact on my score here. The green salsa is the best. The peppers and onions were great to have as well. If I come back again I'd get the carne asada and hopefully try the canpechano or something else. With that said I'm not sure I'd be back. Maybe I'll get some hate for this but Chicken Fiesta has a great carne asada taco and I'd rather go there if i want a carne asada taco. It's a nice place. Packed on Saturday shortly after they open.