24 Best Mexican Restaurants near Forest

“Friendly staff, excellent food and drinks. Celebrated my grandson’s birthday here and the staff was so great to him.“

“Great food, fresh and well prepared. Fried ice cream is a must. Would love to hear some louder music and possibly more lively atmosphere.

Skinny margs are alright, good tequila quantities but would be nice if they offered a fresh house-made marg mix. Rather than the syrup.

I’d rate the burritos on the high end!“

“Super quick service. Hostess was very attentive and patient. The atmosphere was great. We enjoyed ourselves. The taste of the food was wonderful. Most of the time my food outside of home can taste salty. The food here was seasoned to perfection. The pink lemonade was sweet not extremely sweet. Overall delightful experience.“

“Hi I'm nativeman24 0 9 on youtube a native American Cherokee freestyle singer songwriter .. I tell you I could eat there every day 😋 .. food is always fresh .. haves a great taste .. an ill say .. it's cheep to eat there .. an you get a lot for the buck 💯😏..“

“Excellent food with a nice relaxing atmosphere!!! Service is perfecto!“

“Had Ricky as my server. Great job. Never waited on a refill and made sure I had everything I requested especially extra salsa.“

“La Cocina has become a go-to favorite for me and my husband! The food is delicious every time!“

“Buena comida recomiendo Esta de pocas 🇺🇸🇸🇻🇲🇽🇬🇹“

“3 dinners so far, and 3 times I was super satisfied!

I've tried many options from the menu over the few times I've been here and they never disappoint. All the dishes are really fresh, I highly recommend trying their sizzling steaks (careful - plates are super hot!) and fajitas. The dish selection is large enough to make sure you'll not get bored, but not artificially inflated by offering 20 different burritos, as some other places do.

The place is cozy with a chill vibe. The staff is very friendly and responsive, I've never waited more than a minute for someone to approach. If any dish is unavailable, they offer some amazing recommendations for substitutes.

I've even came here with my French friend and it was the first time he didn't say that France does it better, which basically is an equivalent of a Michelin star.

My go to Mexican place in Lynchburg, especially for dining-in. Highly recommended.“

“My first experience was today with my daughter and grandsons and I was amazed at how delicious the food was and reasonable the prices were. The sauces are so good. I got a burrito that was so tasty, and my daughter got the birria ramen noodles and they were so good. Overall great dining experience. Our server was very attentive and helpful and great at her job!! I will be coming back and bringing more people to try.“

“The food was very good, and we thought the price was good, as well. We ate salad and burritos and tacos and chili relleno. The chips and salsa were great, and they refilled them a couple of times for us. The server was very nice and helped us decide between a couple of different items. I am looking forward to going back and trying something else.“

“The food in this place is amazing, every torta,tacos,tamales and even the drinks are incredible and they have their own and unique taste. You can choose anything from the menu and you won't get disappointed. The salsas also give a special touch to the food and the service is very efficient and good attention toward clients.“

“Had a wonderful evening..the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing and the food was delicious...looking forward to dining there again. YUM“

“I have visited twice now and they did not disappoint. The food is great, the service is fast, and the price is great!“

“Seriously, wish I could eat y’all’s food every day. It is the best Mexican around Lynchburg.“

“Lola’s has been a staple for me and my boyfriend for a long while. The food is always amazing and is only topped by the service!“

“This was my first time eating here and it was a great experience. My burrito was huge, the ingredients were fresh, and the price was right. I like this place much better than Chipotle and although we don't have a Moe's in town anymore, would have to say it is just as good if not better than Moe's.“

“The best by far! Highly recommend to anyone looking for the best Mexican food!“

“Amazing experience! The staff is very attentive and kind, not to mention how quickly my food came out. Very calming atmosphere, great for a solo dinner or a family gathering. In town for work and just passed through but would DEFINITELY come again!! Super bien.“

“Amazing tacos with fresh corn tortillas! I will soon be visiting again“

“Great tacos 🌮 and burritos 🌯 the works are very nice and friendly James is the owner he’s nice and he knows me and my dad so I definitely recommend y’all trying it out.“

“I wanted to take a moment to recognize the Manager at Taco Bell off Candlers Mountain Rd.

He took the time to help a customer out to his car — not because he was asked to, but simply because he wanted to. Seeing that kind of kindness and initiative really stood out to me.

At that moment, I felt it was important to recognize Allen for a job well done. When we see people going above and beyond for others, those moments deserve to be acknowledged.

Thank you for your kindness and willingness to help, sir. Keep up the great work!“

“10/10 experience. As someone who has been in the restaurant/ hospitality industry for almost 10 years, this team, their problem solving, and customer relations skills are absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable, I came through the drive through and ordered a Crunchwrap combo, there were a few mistakes, I brought my order back inside and informed the team and they fixed all of my issues with zero backlash and were extremely apologetic. They went above and beyond, had my remake out in no time, and the team apologized for the situation. All of the team members on duty were BEYOND kind, accommodating and apologetic. We all know things happen, mistakes happen, but it’s not about that, it’s about how you handle the situation. The only downside was on my end, I forgot to ask their names so I could mention them in my review. Once again, 10/10, no notes. If upper management see this, I visited on 6/4/26 around 10pm, and all of the team members on this shift deserves recognition and in my opinion, they ALL deserve a raise.“