50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Virginia Beach

“The service, omg was amazing, I applaud all the servers, spot on!! The food was delicious and portions were big!! The price is sooooo affordable! I will definitely be back!!“

“Great“

“One of the best restaurants we’ve experienced on any vacation! A really great atmosphere, all the staff are happy and outgoing, great music, and such fast service! 11/10 I would definitely recommend!!“

“to say AMAZING is a huge understatement. from the moment you walk in till you walk out you feel so appreciated. the staff is so friendly ( treat you like family) the food is so good, the place is clean and big portions. Whenever my parents are in town dad has to come and seriously drink the salsa. love this place!“

“Small, but vibrant atmosphere. Not stingy with the alcohol. Margaritas were great. Food was perfect. And the best part, is the prices. Cheapest meal all week at the beach. Prices are no more than any other authentic Mexican restaurant.“

“The food was on point! The portions were huge and the flavors hit the spot! The service very fast and attentive, yet we never felt rushed. Great atmosphere as well with a nice interior and even better exterior seating on a nice day. We went as a larger group for a work gathering and they had no problem taking care of all of us! Definitely check this place out! 👍

Kid-friendliness: Good for families.“

“So excited to try the new Las Palmas and it did not disappoint! The interior was well decorated and the servers were very quick and friendly!! We will be back.“

“Service was personable and prompt. Thanks, Devin!“

“The food is very delicious and the service is the best🥰“

“We travel over an hour from the Outer Banks to Las Palmas 3. We were leaving VA Beach and I looked up Mexican restaurants reviews and found this restaurant. It happen to be Cinco Mayo and have been coming here ever since. The moment you walk in the door you have a friendly upbeat hostess ready to seat you. From the moment you walk in it is clear these guys have there stuff together Work well with each other. They are happy, friendly upbeat and organized crew. The food has never disappointed me. Prices are perfect too. We enjoy driving out here because it's worth it and we visit often. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!“

“the best!! 10/10 can’t recommend enough“

“excellent service and friendly staff...absolutely awesome food at a great price!!!“

“The Gringa De Birria con Consume is my favorite meal. This is by far the best Mexican food in the area. Can't recommend this place enough!“

“If you haven’t ate at Ocean’s Ole in Va Beach you are missing out.. It is the absolute cutest place..When we tried it for the first time and Kara was our waitress/bartender.. she was absolutely amazing.. She had answers to all of my questions. She treated us like we were regulars and we had never been there. The drinks were delish! The food was perfect. I have had acp at every mexican restaurant ive ever been too and hands down it was the best here! Chix on the beach had been one of my go-to places when I run to the beach but now im adding Ocean's Ole. Would drive the almost three hours just to come here again. I am a sucker for good customer service and great food.“

“Have not been here in a while, used to be my go tp mexican place because it was right down the street. Food and drinks kinda started going down hill a bit so found a new place to go. Well decided to go hqve a drink and a bite to eat and it seems things have turned around. Service was great, food was pretty good and the Margarita was on point. Tjey have also remodeled the inside and it looks very nice. Will be back soon.“

“This was our first time here and Our server Major M was amazing. Made there experience very memorable sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu and pricing. The food is a lot to one person I have enough for tomorrow. Dipwas amazing . Food was very fresh. Omg good. Sweet tea was sweet. Margarita was amazing fresh fruit....
From the Farrani Family

5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Great fast service! Food is delicious just as at the original location.“

“Absolutely delicious! Margaritas perfect! Definitely going back!“

“Hoy mis hijas me llevaron a festejar Mother’s Day La atención estuvo súper bien la comida estupenda sin duda un buen lugar para pasarla bien y en familia lo recomiendo al mil ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“great blackened tuna and the meal was wonderful... Nice and friendly wait staff... Great atmosphere...“

“First visit, food was great! Service was great! I was stoked they had a Margarita Flight! It was good, needed more tequila 😉😬 We will definitely be back! Bean dip was 🔥 (not spicy, just delicious) white sauce was good! Lunch prices were fair too!“

“Two of us ate at Plazas Azteca on Holland Road a couple of weeks ago. Service was great and our waiter constantly checked on us to see if we needed anything. Especially love their white sauce that you get with chips as soon as you sit down. The food was delicious! We had Nachos Supreme for an appetizer. Then we both had Fajitas for our main course. Yummy! The only downfall was the margarita I had. It tasted very bland. Other than that we enjoyed our meals and will definitely be going back!“

“Wow! Food was fresh, hot, tasty. Service was friendly, prompt. First visit, we almost turned back due to the few number of customers. Establishment is new, clean, great ambiance. A++ recommendation for great food, service, and as an overall great restaurant to enjoy!“

“wonderful spot, very authentic and everything homemade“

“This is without a doubt one of the best family Mexican restaurants in Virginia. I'm from the West Coast and lived on the best Mexican food available where the ladies made corn tortillas by hand in front of you. While no Mexican restaurant does that here on the East Coast, you won't believe how good the food is at the Shore Drive, Tequila Jalisco. (Don't waste your time going to the other Tequila Jalisco's as it all depends on the chief.) The best chilies relleno I've ever eaten and each one of their steak dishes are unbelievably tasty, or go for the fajitas or one of their big fat burritos and be sure to treat yourself to their home made guacamole with chunks of avocado, all with a well made margarita. It took me a long time to find a decent Mexican restaurant here in Virginia Beach, but I've now found a home with friendly servers and a warm atmosphere. Life can be so good...“

“Everyone was very nice to my granddaughter and I food was very good price was very good“

“Best Authentic Mexican food ever , with Tex mex with an authentic mecixcah twist“

“Food was AMAZING!!!! Great service, quick service even on a busy night! VERY friendly staff!!! We went there twice on our trip, definitely 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend!!!“

“My husband and I frequent the location on the BLVD! We are always greeted with a smile and swift service. We see the same smiling faces every visit. Which is usually 2-3 times a week. The food is excellent!!! Cocktails are 🔥🔥🔥! Try the spicy margarita, u won’t regret it! Chips are homemade. Everything is so fresh. We’ve tried the Mexican pizza too which is to die for! There’s nothing we’ve tried that we don’t like! Being in the service industry for over 20 years, customer service is a big deal to me and this place is it! It’s never very busy which is surprising because it’s just that great! Virginia Beach best kept secret! Thanks Jessy’s for creating the best chill spot for my husband and I!!“

“This was a very cool place! We are vacationing in VB and are vegan so finding a restaurant that had so many options to make their regular menu items vegan was amazing. I had the vegan carne asade tacos and they were delicious. The chunky guac and house made chips were also great for everyone to share. Other members of my family got chicken tacos, taco salad, and cheese quesadilla, all made vegan for us and everyone was really happy with their food. The interior is fun and cool atmosphere here. Very surfside vibe like Southern California! We used to live in SoCal and know what great Mexican food is like…this was very authentic and very well done! Highly recommend this place.“

“This is some of the best Mexican Food I have ever eaten. The staff were friendly, and the owner went out of her way to accommodate my 6-year-old grandson's wishes on his birthday. Then, they brought him a big desert to share and sang Happy Birthday to him. I do not live in Va. Beach, but if I did, I would never go anywhere else for Mexican Food. The next time that I visit my grandson, I will definitely eat at El Parian.“

“Went here before a concert at VB amphitheater early on a Friday evening. The food and drinks are always delicious and reasonably priced. Our server wasn't rude but wasn't exactly friendly (but she may have been having a rough day) we also had to flag her down for our check. But all in all, a great experience. Will be back.“

“THE BEST!! Every year we come down to Sandbridge and every year we stop in multiple times for their food. My favorite is the regular taco. I’m never disappointed and always amazed at just how great they are!! If you don’t stop by on your way to Sandbridge, you have no idea of what you are missing! Best tacos ever!!“

“The food here was very good! During our 3-day trip to Virginia Beach, we ate at several restaurants, and Cactus Jack’s stood out as the only one that automatically added gratuity to the bill. While we always tip and understand why it’s important, having it forced onto the check felt off-putting—especially since we were literally the only ones in the restaurant for lunch. On top of that, it ended up being the most expensive meal of our trip. The quality of the food was solid, but the pricing and the forced gratuity made the overall experience less enjoyable than it could have been.“

“Delicious pastries, salads and sandwiches. Definitely worth a visit. You will love it.“

“Love this location....speedy service and drinks be good. Food be good portion size and always friendly employees. 😊“

“Amazing experience! Friendly wait staff and atmosphere. Food and drinks were wonderful you definitely will not leave there hungry and prices were very reasonable“

“Great food, they were excellent on handling a large group“

“Great food! Fast service! Awesome drinks!“

“Great food and great service. I enjoy myself every time I go. I have never had a negative experience.“

“Ate there 14 months ago on a first date with who is now the love of my life! So much fun, food amazing, service was great, have been meaning to get back here soon!“

“Our West Neck community celebrated Cinco de Mayo and we had a taco bar and fixings supplied by El Azteca for 65 people. Food was delicious and plentiful. Chewy, the manager, was so helpful and a pleasure to work with.
We also dine in, and always enjoy the adult beverages, food choices, and excellent service. A wonderful local business to consider supporting!!!“

“Jazmín was our server when we happened to find this place for lunch. From the outside you may think its a little hole in the wall but WOW! the food was so good! I ordered steak tacos and was asked by Jazmín if I wanted flour or corn tortillas. I told her corn were usually falling apart. She told me they MAKE their corn tortillas and they were her favorite so I went with corn. Let me tell you, they were so frigging good I would go back just to get tacos with the corn tortillas! Great suggestion! She was really friendly and I definitely will be back. Check this place out....and go for the corn tortillas!“

“Love this location....speedy service and drinks be good. Food be good portion size and always friendly employees. 😊“

“this was our first time visiting! we can't wait to go back! delcious! wonderful service! 5 stars!“

“The most attentive and kind manager and staff ever! I have multiple food allergies and the manager and our waitress went above and beyond to not only ensure I had a safe meal, but also that I had options. Toni is the most phenomenal waitress ever! As if the food and service wasn't enough, certain nights the lounge has entertainment and we had a blast. I can't recommend Quemar enough.“

“I like so much that place! And have everything I need!“

“I love the rolled tacos and my husband loves their taco salad. I just tried there horchata drink and it was great I think this will be my new drink there. Fridays is military discount.“

“the staff is fast and friendly. Pablito the floor manager is awesome. The food is amazing and the kitchen staff puts out food at the speed of light. We were there with a large group for a soccer tournament. They had us in and out fed in less than 45 minutes.“

“awesome food and great staff“