50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Richmond

“Great place to grab good food and great margaritas, Grant and Sam were amazing!!“

“Best birria egg rolls in Richmond Virginia, food was exceptional 💯💯🫶🏾🫶🏾“

“Love it. Great food and fun people. I highly suggest. Even my own magic bunny (Conejo) loves the food here.“

“never been there I need address I live in Denver I need me some taco lengua“

“fabulous food, great flavors, excellent service, and a fun place to eat and relax. we all loved it.“

“A nice restaurant with good food and service. The steak and chorizo tacos were very good!“

“We love Barco! Mandy is awesome.“

“We have been here a couple of times and it is without a doubt the best Mexican food I have ever eaten in RVA! The restaurant is attractive and spotlessly clean. The staff is professional and friendly.“

“It has been sooooo long since ive had such AMAZINGLY GENUINE hospitality! From the inital greeting at the door to the moment we left we felt at home! The energy from the staff litterally rubbed off on me and my partner and we had the BEST time. I will 100% be back! We love Gabby!“

“Incredible drinks and tres leches. Food and service was amazing too. Only thing that was lacking was the cilantro rice. Will be back again though.“

“It has been a really long time since a Mexican restaurant has impressed me! This place was delicious and had a perfect amount of options. We tried the tacos de carne asada and quesadillas. The salsa bar was great as well with many options! Cannot recommend this place enough! Will definitely be back!“

“Great place with a wonderful value! There's six different options for stew, but I ended up having the chicken tinga. It was fantastic, savory tomato broth with a generous portion of fall-apart chicken. We came on a Tuesday, so we were able to get birria mini-tacos for a dollar each. They've also got a nice little bottled beer and juice selection. I opted for a pacifico and it went great with everything. It's rare that I crave hot stew in the summer time but I can't wait until I come back here!“

“We went to the Staples Mill truck. The Taco Salad fajita style was amazing. My family loved the quasidillas fajita style. Everything was fresh!! The people that run this business were super nice, too! We'll definitely be back! 10 outta 10. Want to try something new next time. Go get yourself some dinner!“

“Tried their gyro platters with white sauce n just little hot sauce on side.it was so delicious.loved this cozy place with so many options.“

“This place was a beacon of hope during covid. Other than not being able to go inside at first, it was like nothing had changed. They made sure of that. And this was after it was already my favorite restaurant. Good prices, great food, best atmosphere.“

“Pretty Good For being in Virginia“

“Incredible food 🥰🌮 The staff and owner are super friendly & helpful especially when you have food allergies or sensitivities! I cant even!! Highly recommend 🙏🏽“

“It's been a few years since I visited El Caporal in person. We were hungry after going downtown for a doctor's appointment so we decided to have dinner out.

This is such a great little restaurant. Extremely fast service, delicious, fresh food. Mom ordered a taco salad, I got #4 and requested the verde sauce which is amazing. The folks across from us ordered a great looking dessert before leaving, and we were jealous of the margarita ordered by the gentleman who took the table. Sadly we don't drink these days but lots of great looking cocktails were going by.

Chips were fresh and warm, salsa and white sauce were fresh.

$38 for the two of us with tip, two entrees and a diet Pepsi.

I hope they are around for a long time. 🇲🇽“

“We catered a welcome dinner for our wedding for 90 guests through Jalapenos in Carytown. The event was at a local brewery. We ordered a wide variety of items including tortillas, fajitas, steak, chicken, rice, quesadillas, dip, and other items. All the food was extremely fresh and tasty, with great portions! It came right on time, and was set up perfectly! We received so many compliments on all the food, and people kept going back for seconds. Carlos and his team were such a pleasure to work with, and cared so much about the success of our event. We could not recommend them enough.“

“Excellent staff and the best Camerones a la Diabla in RVA!!!“

“The food was delicious. Good size portions. It would be great if they put lids on all of the containers so you don’t have to get back in line for them. Also, having bags readily available.“

“We recently placed a catering order from Tacos Mexico, and the experience was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The tacos were incredible—full of flavor, perfectly prepared, and truly authentic Mexican tacos. You can immediately tell the difference in quality compared to many other places. I’ve tried tacos from a wide range of restaurants, and this spot easily ranks as one of the best I’ve had.

Everything tasted fresh and homemade, which really stood out. The ingredients were well-balanced, the meats were cooked perfectly, and the toppings complemented each taco without overpowering it. It’s clear that they take pride in making everything in-house, and that attention to detail makes a huge difference.

Another big plus is the pricing. For the level of quality, portion sizes, and overall experience, the value is excellent. Catering orders can sometimes be hit or miss, but this one exceeded expectations in every way.

If you’re looking for real, authentic Mexican food that delivers on both taste and value, I would definitely recommend Tacos Mexico. We’ll absolutely be ordering from them again in the future!“

“i ordered from this restaurant through doordash semi close to the close off time for take out, and even with it being that close, the food was still PHENOMENAL. the meat was so perfectly seasoned & juicy. the burrito was HUGE. even the finer details down to the chips being seasoned perfectly was a huge bonus. found one of my new favorite spots!!“

“This place was incredible! We all had nachos as it was Nacho Thursday.“

“amazing food, great staff, decent prices. I go out of my to come here when I'm in the area with my wife, never had anything a didn't like from here. totally recommend this place to everyone.“

“This is a great place for healthy food. Plenty of tables to eat at with friends. Customize your burrito, bowl, or other options. Large portions and tasty sides. Order ahead online to avoid parking issues or do like I always do, walk there.“

“Very delicious!! Great service. Clean. Friendly.“

“Our family's go-to spot for Mexican food for over 25 years. Great food, great service, staff always make sure you're well taken care of. Try the Burrito Chuchos. Tender roast beef, best burrito I've ever had!“

“excellent food and service. definitely recommend Frida's“

“Went here for the first time today and my husband and I both got the combo meals - we tried 6 types of proteins, 5 salsas, and tried a tostada, Mexican taco, American taco, enchilada, mini burrito, and pupusa. EXCELLENT! Best Mexican food we’ve had in the RVA area. Will be back! Super kind staff. The store has awesome things, too. They have house made pork rinds and fried pork belly - like, what?!“

“Great authentic restaurant!“

“We were served in 20 minutes. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Definitely try their in-house made fountain drinks especially the hibiscus. Miss them in Fredericksburg and worth the drive to Richmond! Everyone was so nice and polite. We will be back for another visit soon! Exited to try the space bomb in some homemade Birria!“

“Carnitas tacos were AMAZING 🤤🔥 Perfectly tender, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best I’ve had in a long time. You can tell everything was made fresh and done right. Staff is SUPER friendly and made the whole experience even better! 🙌 Will definitely be back 🌮✨“

“Wow! Absolutely amazing! The most tender steak and chicken burrito I have ever had. Covered in melted cheese that burnt slightly on the skillet. Flavors really popped. Salsa was better than most places. I think I've found my new favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Can't wait to go again. Highly recommended. I'm from Arizona, I know good Mexican food.“

“Best food 🍱 and good service“

“Late night food ! They got me tacos at 1 am and I am very grateful.“

“I was out of state working and ordered dinner here. I was blown away. My Texan taste buds were wanting Tex Mex and this is the closest place that I have found east of the Mississippi. The absolute BEST Chile Relleno that I have ever had. I ordered one almost daily until I left town. I was extremely surprised. This place was so good that my wife and I are discussing driving up from Daytona Beach just to eat here again.“

“Great service and fantastic food! Thank you Quinto Sol for helping our event out today!! We will certainly use you again.🌮“

“I went to La Playa for the first time about one month ago and have since been 3 more times. Nothing short of amazing every time. The food is incredibly flavorful, the drinks are perfectly crafted and very aesthetic, and the service is friendly. They have put a lot of thought into the details as well which is something that I appreciate, the bar stools and drinking glasses are very cute for example. The first time I visited, my friend and I split the steak fajitas and pollo santa fe (minus the mushrooms that come in it). Both were good but the pollo santa fe was absolutely both of our favorites and what I have ordered every time since. I have gone with a couple of separate groups of friends (including a bachelorette group), my younger brother, and everyone who I’ve introduced to La Playa has absolutely loved and raved about it, eating every bite on their plate. Drinks recs: Any flavor soft serve marg (the swirl option is always good too) spicy jalapeño marg, any of their mojitos. 10/10 Love Playa“

“Food was tasty and fresh, service was great and music too. The patio area is very nice and shaded for the day also nice lights for night time. Plants inside are dying need some attention… at list remove the dead leaves. Floor and floors mats were dirty, not nice. Overall we had a nice time, enjoyed a nice meal and would come back.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Una joya escondida en Richmond Visitar El Cielito Lindo fue una experiencia increíble. Desde que entramos, el ambiente nos hizo sentir como en casa: cálido, auténtico y lleno de detalles que reflejan la cultura mexicana. El servicio fue excelente, muy amable y atento en todo momento. La comida… ¡simplemente deliciosa! Probamos los tacos al pastor y el mole poblano, y ambos estaban llenos de sabor, perfectamente sazonados y presentados con mucho cuidado. También recomiendo sus margaritas, que están entre las mejores que he probado en Richmond. Es un lugar ideal tanto para una cena casual como para una celebración especial. Sin duda, El Cielito Lindo se ha convertido en uno de mis restaurantes favoritos. ¡Volveremos muy pronto!“

“Very good! They were super accommodating and friendly - they helped me order a vegan meal that was truly delicious *and* they were bilingual English/Spanish and very kind in speaking with me in both languages. (I can communicate some in Spanish but for complicated questions one of the staff members helped me in English, with no judgement and such hospitable vibes.) Truly a warm and friendly atmosphere - a great experience!“

“We were planning to go to the more popular place across the street but they had no public restrooms. Neither did a lot of other local business, but thank goodness we walked into this friendly establishment!! We decided to stay and eat. This service was quick and direct. The food was to die for. It was seriously so good and they serve much food for the price. We left very happy.“

“Tacos de lengua, son los mejores y la calidad está muy buena.“

“Me gusta la comida la música y todo … solo faltan cervezas en el menú . Muy buen ambiente“

“definitely doesn't taste like your average taco joint“

“wraps , it is always worth it .“

“Mi primera vez ordené una agua de jamaica estaba súper fría y deliciosa y una empanada de chirizo que estaba grandísima y riquísima. Recomiendo este restaurante 💯 ❤️“

“Food was good, fresh, hot and reasonably price. Nice atmosphere and great service. Would recommend“

“Tiene muy buenas opciones de comida“