33 Best Mexican Restaurants in Charlottesville

“Most authentic Mexican I have found in Charlottesville! Cozy spot with a friendly staff! Laura was absolutely amazing!! The menu can be a little intimidating as it is in Spanish but Laura walked me through all the dishes with detailed descriptions. Plates are great for sharing. We got empanadas, steak and the barbacoa. We also had margaritas to drink. Everything was SO GOOD! We will definitely be back!“

“Delicious Great customer service Friendly staff“

“Clean. Fresh. Friendly. Try the Shrimp! 🍤 and Brisket! Both are delicious.

If you want a small bowl to try a taste, you can get one for only $6.95!
I got:
White rice, shrimp, regular queso, cilantro, mild corn salsa, salsa verde(green salsa), pico (mild tomato salsa), guacamole, chili creme salsa (kind of a creamy orange color)

It was a good flavor balance.

Vegetarian options: I love that this restaurant offers fresh cilantro as a topping and so many sauce/salsa options!

Veggies on the bar: black beans, pinto beans, Fajitas, regular queso and spicy queso, lettuce, pico, tomatillo salsa, mild corn salsa, chili creme salsa, (cilantro), guacamole, hot salsa, Parmesan cheeses, pickled onions, sliced jalapeños, tortilla chip strips, spicy ranch, and a few more.
•You can get toppings on a flour tortilla burrito 🌯 or a bowl of rice 🍚 or a salad 🥗 or a quesadilla, nachos.

Dietary restrictions: Everything is super clean, always being wiped down, & guards against cross-contamination.

The staff offered to change their gloves between making my spicy burrito and my mom's mild bowl.

Some hot salsa got on her gloves and my mom does not like spicy food.

I appreciated that because it is that level of thoughtfulness and respect that you do not always find at every restaurant you go to.

They have two different rice options: white rice with lime and cilantro and brown Spanish-style rice

Parking: Parking on the strip in front of the rest as well as additional parking in front of BJ's restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs available.

You can get salsas and queso's and different "new" ingredients on the side, so they can be tried for flavor and spice level without ruining the entire entree.

Wheelchair accessibility: Decent amount of distance between indoor and outdoor tables.

Space at round tables to have a wheelchair ♿️ between the curved bench seating.

Exterior entry and exit

Ramp from parking lot at the front door.“

“100% recommendation!! Delicious all around! We had tacos, tortas and quesadillas; all amazing and the salsas were great too!“

“Excellent food, nice atmosphere, fair price.“

“I can’t say enough positive things about Torchy’s! The staff is top notch and we especially love the Happy Hour Specials! If you haven’t been before and decide to check it out… ask for Maggie, Dak, or Brian and this review… and they’ll hook you up!“

“Had a delicious breakfast burrito with chorizo this morning! Bravo y'all!“

“It is a very small place but offers authentic Mexican salvadarion food. It's self-service with a quick turnaround of food once we place the order. They have authentic dessert options as well. They have one of the best Veg fajitas . We ordered shrimp birria, which was also very good. They have a salsa bar to pick from for spice lovers! Don't judge the place by its looks of it as you will miss the best El salvadorian food in town !“

“lo recomiendo un lugar donde querrás regresar si vas por primera vez. querrás volver... apetitoso. mojarra frita. cóctel de camarón🍤 chilaquiles de luxo.. todos los platillos mmm delicioso 🙏🙏😋😋😋“

“Simply the best kept secret in town, super reasonable prices with good portions and an incredible taste! Some of the best cuisine is America is served out of a good truck and we are lucky to have this amazing family here to feed us. Don’t hesitate to give it a try!“

“Standard mexcian restaurant. You get a lot of food for the price & the staff is very friendly! The tortilla chips seem homemade, but not salted, so they're very bland. The salsa that comes with is a tad too spicy. We all enjoyed the dinner & had leftovers. The glasses that soda & water come in are really neat. Their high chairs are very good quality too. I didn't like how large the forks are tho. They seem like serving forks & are hard to eat off of.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu & top quality high chairs“

“My husband and I enjoyed lunch here today for the first time and highly recommend this small family operated and friendly Mexican restaurant with numerous fresh and homemade options to customize and built your own plate. Access from the downtown mall or from Water Street. Good wine, beer and soft drink choices. Planning to return soon!“

“They have the best birria tacos in town as well as the best service. But when it’s cloudy or light rain for an hour they are closed. They recently have been closed due to location switch. I can’t wait to see them open back up to give them my moneyyy…. Love their birria tacos. They are Chefs kiss ?“

“Every time I've been here the Bartenders have been insanely friendly. And the owner is a friend of my good friend Jackie and I only hear good things about her! I hope to be back sometime soon. 10/10 every time. Unsure if this is something already done. I didn't see a changing drink menu. But it'd be really awesome seeing a seasonal mezcal cocktail menu with the fruits of the season. Maybe just one a month or every few weeks. if this is something already done ignore me! I love this place and can't wait to come back. I recommend it to my friends all the time.“

“Such tasty food & a large menu. Worth the drive up 29.“

“Such interesting snacks! tried the Dubai strawberry cup, it was delicious.“

“Food was okay. Certainly not bad food. We got the spicy home made salsa, veggie fajitas, and a combination plate (bean burrito, cheese enchilada, and bean and cheese chili relleno). Service was really good and complimentary chips/salsa were good. They have a few vegetarian options and and willing to help you make things vegetarian. Plates were big. Service was super fast. Prices were cheap. Don’t think I would go back, but it was fun to try. I’d recommend if someone is looking for fast and affordable Mexican near the dt mall.“

“The quesadilla(carna asada) here is the best we have ever had. Super cheesy, not shy on meat, the tortilla has an authentic taste. We tried the pastor tacos as well very good, plenty of meat and homemade corn tortilla. Also had our first Papusa, it blew my mind on how good it was. Was not disappointed at all. Located in the back of shell station took us ten minutes for hot fresh food couldn't ask for better. We are road tripping so it was great food to take with us.“

“100% recommendation!! Delicious all around! We had tacos, tortas and quesadillas; all amazing and the salsas were great too!“

“This is a new restaurant in Charlottesville replacing a different Mexican restaurant. This place is amazing authentic food that more than satisfies the stomach, it satisfies the taste buds. Awesome place and deserves 5 star ratings. Amazing food, welcoming prices, and great customer service...they understand the meaning of who the customer is and what it means to provide a service. We will definitely be back...and back...and back!“

“I got the choripollo (a standard for me) and my wife got a couple baleadas. We both loved our meals, and the portions where enough that they were 2 meals. My wife also got the tres leche for dessert and that was awesome as well.
There were kids playing in the restaurant, which was fine with us, they were being very cute. Everything seemed clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They even gave my wife a rose for mother's day.
This is a bit out of the way for us, but I'm guessing we'll be back next time we're in Charlottesville.“

“Outstanding Food And Service“

“Great service and the nachos are over the top!“

“The food and service was excellent.“

“LOVE THIS PLACE! It’s fantastic from top to bottom, from Barbie to barn. Can’t wait to come back (probably tomorrow morning for lunch!)“

“This place was wonderful! I have both dairy and gluten allergies, and they were easily able to accommodate my needs. The outdoor patio was spacious and lovely, and people were super nice. The food was delicious and we will come back over and over again!“

“Fabulous meal, yummy drinks! table side guacamole was delicious!!!“

“Todo vien rico y muy buen servicio“

“Oh yes! Cool little taco joint with a nice selection of stuffs for yo shells! I consumed the goods in the vestibule just outside the side door where a couple of tables and chairs were placed. The architecture was amazing, but the tacos stole the show.“

“Food was excellent!! I got the shrimp tacos and my husband got the wings.“

“The food and service was excellent.“