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Piri Piri Chicken
95/100 (421 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Portuguese
Central American
European
Portuguese
South American
Central American
European
European
Portuguese
South American
Central American
"El pollo aquí no está rico... está riquísimo. Les recomiendo la “Piri Piri Chicken Quesadilla” � servicio al cliente es excelente y todos..."
Jehu Martinez
"My whole family enjoyed eating here! Crispy chicken, crunchy chicken, burrito, it doesn't matter what you get, it's all..."
Lauren Burden
"Most delicious rotisserie chicken I've ever tasted! Whole chicken with sides is great deal for a quick family dinner. Will definitely be..."
Kristi Whitehead Harless
"Everything our family had was terrific. We enjoyed everything! If you try it, you will not be disappointed and great..."
Julie Byrd Tope
"Riquísima su comida! Se los recomiendo al 100..."
Alondra Marie Sotomayor
"This was worth the 11 minute drive. Even though it was about 8:30, the full menu was available. I had the quarter chicken and my partner had the..."
Steve W
"Food and service is the best here. Plato mi Rey is my favorite but don’t skip out on the birria tacos, they are delicious. Their sauces are also..."
Savannah Stover
"I went here because it was a couple minutes from the supply base and I was very impressed. I got the bowl with pork and it came out to around 7$ and..."
Valerie Litwinko
"First timer but won't be my last. I got the whole chicken with sides. The chicken was great with the sauces. The rice was ok but the beans are really..."
David Evans
"Alwaus clean, always fresh, always good. Everyone is always very nice and friendly! You can't go wrong with the corn muffins or tortillas. I like..."
Emily Bucciarelli
"This place is a hidden gem. Almost don't want to post about it! But they are due the credit they deserve! The food is..."
Sco O
"Driving by area check this place out. The chicken is so delicious. Overall prices are reasonable. Great flavor on everything we..."
Oscar Lazo
"Piri piri good! Went here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I had the two piece, white, crispy meal with rice and beans. The chicken was crispy..."
LaVaniel
"Tasteful and very well portioned. Great adherence to social distancing for..."
Mira Moves
"Big portions low price. Food very flavorful. Roasted chicken is the bomb. Piri piri sauce is killer. Smoky..."
Mr. ED Low
"I love this place!!! They have the best house salad……..I know let me explain! The dressing is amazing not to mention the use the spring salad..."
Crews Family
"Very well seasoned, hot and fresh. It was..."
Desmond Smith
"1st visit to Piri Piri Chicken.. I ordered the Chicken nachos which were awesome and very flavorful. I will..."
Mary Thorpe
"Hands down, best chicken I've ever had in my life. I had never had this style of grilled chicken and was blown away at the flavor and tenderness. I..."
Brian Rejer
"This place has amazing food, I got the house burrito. Tasted..."
Daniel Timberlake
"I stopped at this place while in transit, and the meal is memorable! My order was taken with care and kindness. The order emerged about 10 minutes..."
KAREN KLINE
"This restaurant has the best food and service I’ve ever seen. The food is prepared with love and care , the food is always neat and clean. And the..."
Miss. Ameenah the cooking star
"Piri Piri Chicken was good for what it has to offer. Piri Piri Chicken has a bistro or s-m-a-l-l restaurant space with tight seating for a few over..."
En Esstah
"I'm a regular at Piri Piri. Their well seasoned chicken is a true standout but my go-to is the pork. To me, it's best in a quesadilla but the bowls..."
Derek Sipple
Bocata Latin Grill
94/100 (731 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Venezuelan
Fast Food
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"We came for arepas and they were amazing. Order at the register, straightforward menu. Food didn’t take long to come out, even though it was pretty..."
Marwan
"Food here was amazing! Came from the west coast and was glad to find this gem. Some places ask you to leave a review so I'm skeptical to believe in..."
Manny Garcia
"From the outside, doesn't look like much. However, the great tasting food and friendly service completely offset the outward appearance. Walked up..."
Billy Breeden
"I lost a bet and had to pay for dinner with my wife so of course she picks here. Turns out its actually phenomenal food and the guy working the front..."
Nate
"Amazing food! If you're looking for something not only different but delicious, this is the spot! That emapanada... crispy outside and juicy inside!..."
Luz Madeline
"The food and service is always great! My favorite spot for Venezuelan food. Bocata is a small restaurant, but it's very clean and well maintained...."
Noemy Benitez
"Oh man. I had heard of this restaurant a month or two ago but kept putting it off because it seemed to be not really near much. On a Saturday where..."
Jared Sipes
"Food is always amazing and perfectly seasoned. My favorite dishes are the parrilla and pescado frito. Had the Bocata nachos this..."
Michelle Brown
"The food here is out of this world. Not fancy at all from the outside of the restaurant but five star food. I reccomend anyone wanting to eat latin..."
Donald Jacobs
"Glad we visited this Venezuelan restaurant. Food was great. I got the Traditional plate. This restaurant was recognized in the 2017 Richmond..."
Simon Lau
"Best traditional Venezuelan food in the area. One of the best hamburgers I’ve tasted in my life. Wholeheartedly recommend this..."
brian espinoza
"Service was friendly and pretty fast , came in on lunch and still had time to spare. Good food , comfy casual..."
Oriel Mitchell
"Delicious burger and fries. Extraordinary customer service. Highly recommend..."
Greymar Martinez
"Just go. Kind of place you order at the counter then they bring the delicious and amazing food! I wish they served freshly made iced tea not just..."
Anne Nelson
"Interesting food. Although, the plate was pricier than expected ($15 for Pabellón in photo..."
V D
"The food was amazing!!! I got the traditional dish - Pabellon: shredded beef, rice, black beans, cheese, plantains, avocado, and a fried egg. The..."
Amy S
"Loved it! The outside is strip it's in doesn't do it justice but on the inside, the place looks clean, staff in the kitchen were wearing gloves..."
Kristie Wells
"Great food, even our three kids enjoyed their food. We tried the domino empanadas, the hamburguesa and the bocata nachos. All wonderful. Food took..."
Nivette Connors
"I love trying new places and read about Bocata in Richmond magazine's restaurant listings. It's a casual order-at-the-counter place where you can..."
Kathy Duncan
Kuba-kuba
88/100 (3089 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Cuban
Latin
Caribbean
Central American
Cuban
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood Paella
Sandwiches
Cod
Tres Leches
Tostones
Shrimp
Cakes
Tortillas
Beef
Pesto
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
Omelette
Pasta
Chicken Wings
Salad
Ceviche
Clams
Cuban Sandwich
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Salmon
Paella
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
Caribbean
Cuban
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Upon arriving to the restaurant, I was greeted as soon as I stepped into the door. We were able to sit at any open table. Now, con was they were out..."
Eric Yates
"This place is spectacular! Incredible food, friendly service, and the portions are MASSIVE. The food is way fancier (ie seasoned, complex, etc) than..."
Kasper Kubica
"Great Cuban food, large portions, fun atmosphere. Understaffed, so service is slow, but pleasant. Be patient, the food is worth the wait. Ate there..."
Tanya Hauth
"Laid back neighborhood atmosphere with seriously delicious and filling Cuban food (with vegetarian options!). I got the paella for dinner and..."
Allison Waters
"Kuba Kuba gave a vibe of neighborhood favorites with lots of history plastered all over the restaurant. Went there with high expectation since I was..."
N B
"Fantastic restaurant! I came here on a Saturday night, and there was no wait. They don't take reservations, so it's first come, first served. I..."
Sohna Kunnath
"A unique, small place with tons of character and AMAZING food. Huge menu with something for everyone. Got the main pork dish and one of the best..."
Brian Reinhart
"Amazing authentic Cuban food in a super cool atmosphere. Cuban coffee was alao..."
Sherry Mount
"Delicious Cuban spot right in Richmond downtown. Their fried plantains are amazing! Cuban sandwich is delicious. Huge and super tasty plates...."
Priscilla Shaw
"This place was very busy but they got us in quickly. The food portions were generous and the flavors were unlike anything I've had before. The one..."
Katie H
"Great neighborhood restaurant. Authentic Cuban cuisine. We had the Roast Pork shank with mashed potatoes and green beans. The mashed potatoes are..."
Jackie Williams
"Reminds me of Home (key west). This is the closest I have been to good cuban food without being at home. Made me miss it more. Will be..."
Susan Shortridge
"As you can see from the pictures (3 separate occasions pictured) I really like the Pesto Tomato jack melt and would highly recommend it. But this..."
TheLeakingGenius
"This place is an amazing neighborhood restaurant. I've lived in Richmond for about 4 years and am now getting around to trying this place out. And..."
Jorge Zaquitzal
"Cool place. Very hip and cozy atmosphere. The service was stellar. The food, eh, not what I'd call Cuban but decent. I honestly expected more with..."
Sandor Garcia
"A couple things to say. 1. I'm not a fan of the service. But if you want left alone & not hounded, a solid choice. They weren't unfriendly. 2...."
Bills McA
"Love the vibe. We had a party of 9 for a Saturday afternoon Bachelorette party and were graciously accommodated. Spectacular food and attentive..."
Lisa Lazuli
"Really great Cuban food with humongous portions and very reasonable prices. They have something for everyone. Just go and you will be happy! My..."
hereisnowisover
Cielito Lindo
88/100 (354 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
South American
Central American
South American
South American
Central American
"Authentic Mexican food. You either need to speak Spanish or be ready to point at what you want. That red sauce with the huaraches is the..."
James MacIver
"Had quite a few things (torta cubana, pupusasa revueltas, yuca frita, huarache) and all were delicious! The torta cubana was especially good - super..."
Brian Lin
"Don't be put off by how few people speak English, the food is great and you can figure it..."
Ed C.
"Wow! Very good food and great prices we ordered the pupusas and baleadas and I wanted more ! Sadly my family and I live in GA if not I would..."
Mami de KNDAM5
"Excellent menudo (doesn't have posole). I'm from El Paso Texas and have been on a desperate search for Menudo in Richmond for the past 15 years...."
Julian Dominguez
"I am disabled woth no income and my car is being worked on nearby, so I was looking for a place to sit. The pupusas are only $1.50, so I thought I..."
Doug Stevenson
"Great little place. Great tacos, I got a mixture of the Lengua, Carne Asada and El Pastor. Best rice and beans I’ve ever had. Homemade hot sauce is..."
Jeremy St. Pierre
"Best Cuban sandwich in Richmond. Best feijoada in Richmond. In my opinion, tied for best pozole in Richmond. Amazing coxinhas, can't rank them..."
John Sneed
"The best chicken I have ever had in my life I had here while working out of town. Came from Georgia to Virginia for a job and ate lunch and sometimes..."
Philip Barker
"Ultra friendly service, clean everything, and delicious food. Breakfast is served all day, there are hot specials ready for lunch and dinner, and..."
Christopher Winkler
"This little market has a small restaurant in the back. There are a handful of tables and it doesn't seem that inviting, but the food is authentic..."
Chris Nguyen
"The pupusas were top-notch. The market is filled with great and hard to find Latino items, especially from Colombia. As a Colombian myself, I would..."
Richard Benjumea
"We went to Aldi for red onion and water and they didn't have it. We cross the street to go to TNA-A supermarket and same story. We discovered the..."
Growing/Creciendo Together/Juntos
"This is a hidden place from the regular foods joints. Along with providing ethnic market products there is also a small restaurant which provides a..."
Chris Green
"It helps to know Spanish. The food is amazing. I love the Coke from..."
Travis White
"You can find spices and products that others standard groceries don't carry. Friendly staff. Good prices. Get some Latin..."
Robert Beard
"My family and I have been going for years. They have a great selection of food, and there Cafe serves amazing food as well. Some things can be a..."
Ciane A
New York Chicken And Grill
87/100 (1227 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Fast food
South American
Grill
Grill
Middle Eastern
Afghani
South American
Central American
Central American
Afghan
Fast Food
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Fast food
Middle Eastern
South American
Central American
Grill
Fast food
Afghan
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Super tasty stuff. I got chicken over rive w salad. Super delicious, chicken is really well seasoned, just spicy enough. Had a white sauce on top..."
Kaycee Green
"Good portion size, taste is perfect (I got the chicken philly). The staff is friendly but it's honestly overshadowed by how good the food is. I got a..."
Liz K.
"Ordered the chicken and rice, and it was very tasty. Will order again. Very good customer service and was very clean inside..."
marcia whittingham
"The food and all-around vibe of this place is 10/10 highly recommended. If you're looking for a fantastic ice cream flavor, go for rum raisin taste..."
The Voice King
"Super friendly. Amazing food. Fair prices. Don't waste your money at burger King. The food and service here is amazing. This is a must..."
Kristopher Klenotiz
"Ordered a bunch of stuff from them on Uber eats and everything was perfect. They even adjusted my order to the requests I made (don’t go in there..."
Lakesha Taylor
"Omg very respectful ppl and fast with your order you should really try the food is amazing my kids love there..."
latrice jones
"Fantastic! Through Doordash I got the lamb and chicken over rice and the philly sub just to try this place out and I thoroughly enjoyed..."
S G Shields
"Omgggg.. my 1st time eating from there. I've had wings from every place in Richmond & they weren't good but THESE wings were PERFECT. Nice & crispy,..."
Katrina Solomon
"The Lamb over rice with the salad is delicious! I like my salad with Italian dressing instead of the tzatziki. The foot long lamb and shrimp sub is..."
Darryl Lewis
"Delicious food and friendly..."
C K
"Hands down the best grilled chicken breast over rice in Richmond I'll definitely come back for..."
LIFE4K TV
"I little piece of Brooklyn! So good and brings back good memories of Royal, Crown, all those fried chicken joints in NY (except here there’s more..."
Bill Warhop
"Let's be real almost everything on J.D or Richmond Highway is trash. Been saying this for a while now that's why I go to Chesterfield any time I want..."
Clayton Shannon
"First time here ...excellent food. Huge selection menu with deserts pies pudding ice cream.very clean, dine in or take outexcelent service.will..."
bert atkinson
"1st time here and had to go back for again. Great food & Big portions! Clean..."
Frank Rodriguez
El Salvador Pupusas Y Mas
84/100 (938 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
Salvadoran
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
South American
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
"Title: A Pleasant Surprise for the Taste Buds While the decor and ambiance of this restaurant may be average, the food it offers brings a delightful..."
Zhang Yuan
"Everything on the menu is 🔥 Nice place to get off the beaten path. The food, service, and atmosphere are all amazing. I like everything I have..."
ALIEF ANT
"The food is amazing! The prices are great! It's authentic food. I'm definitely coming back! The customer service was good..."
Serene N.
"Must say that for being my second time eating pupusas I am amazed at the taste this one provide. Pupusas were freshly made as they were hot and..."
Jorge Toledo
"Was craving some pupusas and stopped by for a quick bite. It took a bit but very reasonable price. Everything was $6 and filling. Pupusas 5/5 Cheese..."
Jenny T
"This place is amazing. My husband and I love coming here. We know we can get amazing food for an affordable price. The pupusas and tamales are my..."
Dayna Symons
"The food is authentic and delicious. I even ordered pupusas to go! I had the yuca frita as an appetizer and the number 7 for dinner. The number 7..."
Barb
"Ordered online for pickup on a Sunday evening. Order came out quickly and was hot and fresh. For the brief time I was in the restaurant, I liked the..."
Jonathan Amadio
"Food here was amazing first time here and I recommend. Don’t listen to Bryan Hernandez or David Navas review, come see yourself those guys are just..."
Evelyn Melendez
"Doesn't look much when you're passing by but once you get your food it's a whole different story. The place is clean because so many Salvadorian..."
E M
"Delicious food. Hole in the wall vibes. The food was so fresh our pupusas came out so hot and delicious highly recommend we tried them all👌 My son..."
Vanessa Aldama
"The staff is so nice and will translate the items if you're not sure what you want. I ordered one tamale & three different papusas. They were larger..."
Erika
"Fast friendly service delicious crisp quality variety and value. The taste alone will bring me back, and the big disposable cup of coffee. The fish..."
Matthew Mendez
"So, I work at Lupe Tortilla as a server and wanted to show the cooks my appreciation for all their hard work, and decided to get them pupusas,..."
Aviance Ayala
"Pupusas are a nice size but for some reason the Revueltas (mixed) lack in flavor, the loroco were a bit salty. The corn tamales were delicious and..."
Marco Robles
"I haven't been to El Salvador in a few years now but when I go, I make it a point to visit Olocuilta for their rice pupusas because they are the..."
Dominique Lamitte
"Great customer service! The food is always..."
ams arr
"Amazing, always hot and fresh.....and they just added seafood to the..."
Iris Tarbell
"Great food! And friendly service. The carne asada and popusas are delicious. Try the fruit water - it’s a mix of natural fruits and is so..."
Lovesto Travel
Taqueria La Bamba
77/100 (1337 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Latin
South American
South American
Central American
Central American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The place is authentic! I enjoy the casual atmosphere and hearing the patting of hands making pupusas to order - the speciality. You will come back..."
Arnold
"Best pupusa in the area! They have remodeled and cleaned up at bit, no such a dive any more. Family run by nice..."
Star Woodward
"Delicious Salvadoran cuisine. Great hand made pupusas. Their carnitas burrito is awesome. Total dive hole in the wall and worth a..."
FTW
"Great pupusas cheap (cash only) but it is an unmitigated dive, so be prepared. I stopped eating there when I was pregnant, because I noticed their..."
Sue Wilson
"Carnitas tacos and the pork and cheese pupusa are excellent! Picked up to go orders after a long workday. Everyone was happy. During Covid days so..."
Hoopes Maxine
"This spot is a little hole in the wall on San Pablo Ave. in Richmond. During the pandemic they are open for takeout only, no dining room. The food is..."
Stephanie Blaine
"Camarones soup is the best. 🔥 pupusas and tacos are great too. Been coming here since I was 8..."
Patrick Suzuki
"Good pupusas and platano..."
Juan Ochoa
"Go all the time great service price is..."
Gail Duckworth
"Pupusas are so freaking good and their shrimp soup as well and the burritos! The Chicken Fries could definitely use more cheese though, but overall,..."
Stefany Calix
"Best tamales, best veggie tacos and the pupusas aren't bad..."
The Pedaler
The Pit And Peel
74/100 (941 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
South American
Cafe
Central American
South American
Fusion
Central American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Fusion
Healthy
South American
Central American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Just amazing ❤️ The beach bowl is a fav❤️ And the place is cute and cozy:) new favorite..."
Nintieka Alise Nathan
"The Mango acai bowl rocks my socks! And Blanchard's coffee, which is served there, is the bomb dot..."
April Wright
"This was my First time here and i loved it....the juice was natural and the taste was fresh and i was able to taste every ingredient JUST BEET..."
Coco Brown
"I don't know why I haven't been here sooner! This place is not only stylish and cute, but their food is so fresh and delicious. My mom and I has the..."
Brianna Rauch
"Absolutely love this location! So cute and quaint and obvi the food is amazing. Shout to Seneca for her great..."
Carissa Graten
"We stopped in to check out the juices and smoothies. Tried veggie wrap and turkey wrap. Great food and drinks. Costumer service was great 👍🏼..."
JUSTRYDIN
"Seriously the BEST acai I have ever had… it’s fresh yall.. like they make it right in front of you… normally I eat all the toppings and I’m..."
Amanda Bates
"Had the peanut butter jelly time bowl and added bananas on top. The blend was delicious with a thick consistency and the portion sizing is good for..."
ryan lanteigne
"Love this place so much!! The staff is always super friendly & it's in a super convenient location right on Cary St. The fresh juices and smoothies..."
Kristen
"Best smoothie and juice place I've ever been to. The food menu isn't great but it's the only place a smoothie really feels like a meal. The..."
Sam Branson
"My acai bowl was pretty good, but definitely a more watery rather than thick consistency as others have noted. The fruit toppings were fresh and the..."
Grace Tucker
"Food was great, very flavorful. Clean and friendly..."
Laura Goodman
"Every time I come into this location I’m overtaken by a sense of ease and comfort- the perfect relaxing vibe for a juice bar. The staff are..."
Jack Booth
"Would give 100 stars but can only give 5!! This place is so good & so many healthy options!!! I love the cleanliness & the staff is always amazing!..."
Athena Whitley
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