El Jaripeo

1750 Timberwood Blvd, Charlottesville
(434) 296-9300

Recent Reviews

Randy T.

Came here with my wife for dinner. We both got margs for happy hour and they were massive, very pleased with them. The vibe was pretty typical for a Tex-mex place, but was nice. I got the special burrito with all the meats in it - the burrito mixto, but it was a little small for what most Mexican places have. The salsa was good but came out in tiny cups that we had to get refilled several times. Would come back though, one of the better Tex-mex places in town.

Paul Markum

We were in town for the 1st time ever. Visiting our son in Louisa,Va. We stopped for lunch. Food was as good as it gets. Had the lunch specials from menu. The low carb bowl. Also had lunch fajita. Chips and salsa especially perfect. Pacifico on draft a plus! Highly recommend if Mexican is your thing! It’s ours always.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rosie

Ordered takeout. Got home and the entire order is wrong. Too far away to go back.

Service: 1

Eric Burton

Try the chorizo dip

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chori Pollo

Bryan

Solid, consistent Mexican food restaurant, great for a quick lunch, more relaxed for dinner. The lunch crowd can get busy and noisy, although the Wednesday lunch prices are special and makes for a great inexpensive meal. Dinner time is more quiet and relaxed, with slightly larger portions on most dishes. Never had a bad meal here, it's always consistent and served hot from the kitchen. Try to work around the busy lunch hour though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Heather Ferris

I am 2.5 hours away and it's the first time visiting this restaurant. I don't have a lot of alone time due to being a full time parent. Was really looking forward to a nice lunch alone. Food was bland and cold. My waiter was nice but overall I will not return.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chori Pollo

Ryan Opel

Food was blah, with essentially no seasoning. No flavor whatsoever.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Charlotte Kymer

The restaurant was beautifully decorated. It was busy enough that most of the tables were occupied but we waited less than five minutes for a table. The staff was super friendly. Food and drinks were both very tasty. It was also reasonably priced and had good portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadilla

Dani J.

Service was great, even the fellow diners were nice. Great ambience, including a little photo opp area for kids which we did not partake in. I got the chambord margarita and it was huge and delicious and the taco salad was great too. I wish the guacamole was saltier but that's a me problem.

T. R. D

Cantarito-chamoy and tajin-spicy. Cantarito-chamoy+

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Quesadilla, Fajitas, Chips and Salsa, Enchiladas, Nachos

LUNCH BOX

Food just had no

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Michael Jackman

Quick service and excellent food, nice-sized portions, and great flavors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Chori Pollo, Carnitas

Brian M

Service is hit or miss but more hit than miss. Food is always good, never had a single complaint about the food or margaritas, they just need to keep em coming. Great value for money and all the staff seem like good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Fajitas, Chips and Salsa, Shrimp Tacos, Enchiladas, Shrimp Taco Salad, Nachos Supreme, Grilled Taco Salad, Quesadilla, Nachos, Chimichangas, Chori Pollo, Carnitas, Minichangas Beef Chicken or Shrimp Chimichanga, Burrito Grande, Fiesta Chimichanga, Nachos Santa, Cheese Dip, Bean Dip

Melissa Poulin

It's okay if you want tex mex food. Nothing to rave about and no real complaints.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Stacy Roach

First time eating at this location. We eat at the Ruckersville location all the time. Food was very good, everything hot and excellent. Service was pretty slow, took about 40 minutes to get the food. Wait staff didn't check on us but 1 time. Place is in need of a remodel , the tile floors leading to the bathroom is in very bad condition and the bathroom needs attention as well.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

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