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Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charlottesville

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Al Carbon Chicken
89/100 (549 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Mexican
Peruvian
Latin
South American
South American
Peruvian
Central American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Half Chicken
Tamales
Jarritos
Whole chicken
Tapas
Chicken Wings
Chicken platter
Tacos
Taco Same 4
Charcoal Rotisserie Chicken
Small Guacamole and Chips
Tortillas
Al Carbon Special Cemita
Cemitas Con Pollo
Chicken Wings
Para Papa Cactus Green Poblano Rice
Chicken with Green Rice
Para Papa with Fried Yucca Arroz Poblano Camote and Tamale
Chorizo Beef Burrito
Roast Chicken
horchata
Pork
Hot Sauce
Milanesa
Flautas
Enchilada
Sit down
Central American
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
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Cheap Eats
"I have heard about this place for years but finally ordered takeout. The chicken is absolutely delicious. The sides are also very good. Yucca and the..."
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"Staff was gracious by staying open late for us. The chicken was wonderful and the side of sweet corn was a pleasant surprise. The side of grilled..."
John Demers
"Authentic Peruvian Chicken. This place is tucked in the corner of Woodbrook shopping strip. I must eat here every two weeks. Its a small, clean..."
Ross Edwards
"Ordered Chicken taco and roast chicken (half) and some fried plantains. All of them are so good! I’m not a big fan of chicken dish but these..."
Amber Li
"Wonderful space to bring family and friends to enjoy authentic food. Everything was absolutely delicious and would highly recommend if you have not..."
Johanna Vaughan
"Delicioso!!!! Everything was great...service, food, and ambiance. Drove over an hour to meet up with some friends and would totally do it..."
Cris Morgan-Vankó
"The chicken here is REALLY good. They cook it on a rotisserie and you can literally taste the smoked flavor that the flames give it. I highly..."
The Shameless Foodie
"My husband and I stopped in here on our recent vacation and we were not disappointed! The chicken was unbelievable, and I loved the street corn as..."
Cameron Vines
"Fantastic eatery. You will not find tastier roast chicken in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Or, for that matter, in the mid-Atlantic. Prices are..."
Weston Smith
"Went out for lunch there and the service was good, the food was excellent, and management does a very good job at keeping the place clean and in..."
Curtis Glick
"In a word authentic! Great smells and food is amazing. Definitely worth your visit and your money. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely..."
James Reid
Guadalajara
88/100 (1976 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos de Carne Asada
Combination Burrito & Enchilada Also Beans & Rice
Choriqueso
Burrito Degollado
Tapas
Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken with Chorizo and Vegetables
Tacos
Niño B Taco Rice and Beans
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Beer
Chips and Salsa
Enchiladas suizas
Birria Tacos
Michelada
Flan
Albóndigas
Chicken Fajitas
Fiesta Taco Salad
Flautas
Texas Margaritas
Shrimp
Fried Ice Cream
Quesatacos De Birria
Beef
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place has MAGIC! I'm talking great FOOD and DRINKS!!! Prices are definitely on point for the serving. In my option, I can have a dinner date..."
Robert Raines
"Food and service has always been great. Went there for dinner with a friend a little while ago after working all day. Did not disappoint.. burrito id..."
Kevin Woodward
"Excellent food, good tequila selection, and really fast service. Not to mention the chips and salsa are awesome. Great for small or larger groups...."
Eliot Fendig
"Hands down the best Mexican food in the area. The chips and salsa are good. Salsa has a bit of a kick. Strong Margaritas!! I has the suaquesos tacos..."
Rob G
"A favorite place to eat that keeps me coming back for more. They offer mainline Mexican as well as quite a few very authentic Entrées. Good..."
JB Mitchell
"Love this place because they have this amazing Birria..."
Amber Li
El Puerto Mexican Restaurant
87/100 (722 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We have been going to El Puerto for almost 12 years now, the food is always great and so is the service, everyone is so friendly. Best Mexican in..."
Amanda Hawley Powell
"I love this place. I miss the downtown..."
Stephanie Lynn Anderegg-Maloy
"We are so thankful to El Puerto for their continued support in the community. El Puerto donated delicious chips, salsa, and quesadillas to our..."
Hunter Wyant
"Don't let the appearance of the building fool you, this restaurant is fantastic. We had great food, service and prices were fair. I highly recommend..."
It's Me Justin
"Still prefer Guadalajara. When it comes to the basics of margaritas and salsa, still prefer Guadalajara. Everything else is a..."
Nina
"This place has great food, friendly-fast service, AMAZING drinks and the price is extremely awesome! Guadalajara and Plaza Azteca seem too worried..."
Refujio Reyes
"Love it. I love el puerto's. we've been going for at least 10 years. Always tasty and well..."
Gin
"I love this place! They have the best Mexican food in the area hands down. And as an added plus, I had been in college out of state for 6 months, and..."
Carol Leigh Anderson
"Fantastic People and Food. Everything I've ever ordered from this restaurant, in the 9 years I've been coming here, has been fantastic. I'm not..."
Annie C. Boyd
"Good local food.. Great price for some wonderful food. A lot of locals speak highly of this place so you know its..."
Untoothedyouth
"Loved it. Had enchiladas, wife had steak fajitas. The portions were so large that we could have shared one..."
Hmf19kilo
"Great food!!! so happy to find this place. great Mexican flavor & good..."
Lindz Soda
"Finally!. By far the best Mexican restaurant we've found in C'ville! After being completely underwhelmed by every place we've tried, we hit the..."
Lsm0328
"Nice Place. A Wednesday evening, passing thru town for a couple of days. Staff was attentive, food was excellent and as Mexican as any I've found in..."
Wayne
"Great. This is the best Mexican food in Charlottesville by far. I used to go every Friday and by now, as soon as I walk in, without asking, they..."
Sailpgd
"Great, cheap, authentic Mexican food in cville? Yes! I knew I was in for a treat when I walled through the door to a blaring futbol match on..."
Brian Starr
"We had a fabulous lunch with margaritas here yesterday. Super friendly staff, quick service, and hot delicious food. Great value and a bit..."
Jamie Butler
"The best enchiladas I've EVER HAD!!!! We also got non alcoholic peach margaritas and GOOD GOOGLY MOOGLY.... :) Go to this place, you won't regret it..."
Crumb Reth
"Good food! Reasonable prices. Great service. My nephews favorite Mexican restaurant..."
Don Marlowe
"Got a large burrito with steak (California style with white sauce) and EXTREMELY impressed with the quality. THANK..."
J Bryan