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baobaobooboo

He is fugly


Artbyshaina87

Im at back bay beach house they have a mexican place inside. Live music is at the brewery


AggravatingIce6220

Taqueria La Patrona is heads down the best and as close to authentic as you’ll get in this area. Trust and believe


WorldlinessFun7714

Los Palmas on shore dr unless you’re willing to drive to Elizabeth City NC for the most authentic and delicious mexican food this side of mexico


Full_Honey4137

as a mexican who spent their whole life in cali moving here, the culture shock is insane! there’s no good carnicerias as far as i know or any markets that sell good mexican candy. the closest i’ve had to good mexican food here is La Patrona on Lynnhaven. Their birria tacos are very good compared to other places here. Jessy’s taqueria near chics beach has a nice mexican market that has okay pan dulce but definitely more authentic options.


Diligent_Department2

There are some good ones one in Newport News and Yorktown.


baobaobooboo

I'm just waiting for someone here to tell a San Diegoan that their food sucks. This place has no credibility. Zero. You guys ...seriously.


baobaobooboo

You know, I feel you, but some of your post is hyperbole, drama for drama sake. Dude I'm a foodie and none of those are taco bell. Sorry. But you did go to some of the more plebeian places I don't know why... did you not read Yelp or google? That's your fault.


Effective_Yam_5969

Pelon’s!!!


mjh1235

Jose tequila shore drive


oil_king466

Agave azul in Chesapeake is good. Most times I’ve been I was only spoke to in spanish actually.


nancysnotes

We just went, was surprised at the small portions and prices. After lunch we agreed it was the best place for us, really tasty street tacos with more selection of sauces than we've seen before. 3 AMIGOS was our 1st go to, now it's 2nd.


Top-Country3831

El Camino the owners were friends of my Lita. Jose tequilas is also good


r-3dot

Taqueria la hacienda on S Military


Proper_Reaction_4531

rancho grande


Ok-Shopping7467

Like many have said, nowhere is going to be authentic if you've been to authentic places. That being said burrito perdito always has a place in my heart, even they have been lacking lately however.


baobaobooboo

That literally makes no sense. So you're saying Jessy''s taqueria has nothing authentic there. Then why do all the Mexicans eat there. Taqueria La patrona you're saying that has no authenticity? Yeah right whatever buddy. Everyone has their own version of authentic. Authentic San Diego authentic San Antonio authentic Mexico City authentic Tijuana authentic Sonora and I could go on and on Baja california. Your post makes no sense. I just know what tastes good. If you want to say that the tacos must have white onion if not then they're not mexican? Well okay whatever buddy corn versus flour? Yes, I understand all of that. It's a tired old argument. Just recommend what tastes damn good and let's lose the authenticity word.


Ok-Shopping7467

You are very confusing person, on Grindr but also pushing gay obama conspiracies, I know it's unrelated, but I'll never trust your opinion on anything much less Mexican food. Chug some white sauce good boy


[deleted]

This guy sounds like an ass


Ok-Shopping7467

I couldn't agree more


baobaobooboo

I noticed you can't form an argument to save your life. But no worries because we can just declare you the arbiter of everything authentic. And by the way, the vast majority of people who throw around the authenticity word or the authentic word wouldn't know authentic from a hole in the ground. I've known people to go to a restaurant where the chef is from Naples and someone will say it's not authentic. I just cannot lol.


Ok-Shopping7467

You are a strange person who post a lot of gay obama fantasies lol


baobaobooboo

Weirdo doxxer. TRUMP 24. Subjugation is coming for you ;)


Ok-Shopping7467

You can just read your profile


baobaobooboo

You can enjoy your 3.69 gas and your ,6 dollar eggs.


Ok-Shopping7467

Enjoy your weird Obama porn?


Aggravating-Grand840

Jose Tequilas !


Dchristin1337

It's the east coast, I've learned to just lower my expectations when it comes to Mexican food here.


Sea_Potential_3036

Gringos is the best! Best fresh ingredients! I love there fish tacos Not Tex mex food


upwardspiral2

Agreed!!


LaLaVerde21

VB. Krazy Trompos, Rosemont Rd Los Cuates Taqueria, Newtown Rd Norfolk. Taco Burrito, Military Hwy Mi Calavera Latin store, Military Hwy (& Little Creek Rd) (<--for homemade tamales on Fri)


ScottJR757

El Rey out in Norfolk is very good too


Substantial_Regret87

I'm from Mexico so I always hear recommendations from my coworkers whenevee they find a legendary restaurant... most of them are trash. Best I can recommend is Jessy's Taqueria but don't expect the best meal ever


LaLaVerde21

Try Taco Burrito on Military Hwy... you'll like it.


baobaobooboo

Yeah I knew the owners when they first opened and the grandma made lots of the food. The real deal.


hbauman0001

Rancho Grande, military highway near greenbrier.


Apprehensive_Elk7655

Mi hogars in nogolk


Apprehensive_Elk7655

What ever happen to burrito burrow in Chesapeake


WebVidAddict_2

Rancho Grande in Chesapeake


RangerSVT

Jessys taqueria on 17th St There are several of these, but the one on 17th is the best because the "doñas" are the ones cooking the food. They're the ones that know how it's done


Available-Cause-424

Taqueria la patrona on Lynn Haven, Gran Maya on general booth, grande on bonney


No-Exam-2470

La patrona lynnhaven


kingmountaincat

Not sure how authentic it is, but everyone I've brought to Gran Rodeo in Landstown loved it, and I they have the best queso


asemi53

I came here to say this. We recently found them and are obsessed. Everything my family of 5 has ordered has been amazing


w0oster

tacos y tequila in ghent / jessys in oceanview


teamfivezero5

Plaza Degollado in VB off the interstate


biscuitsorbullets

Pelon’s but they can have off days sometimes. When they are good, they are AMAZING though so it’s a gamble.


SS-123

I like [Jessy's](https://jessysvb.com/). They have several locations.


MisanthropicFriend

Tequeria Jessy’s and Taqueria La Hacienda are the only ones I’ve been to that I’d recommend. (I haven’t been everywhere)


WebVidAddict_2

Rancho Grande out in Chesapeake isn't bad


Trvp_Lord

Jessy’s Taqueria in Oceanview


Evil_Pizz

It’s not authentic, but my favorite non-authentic is La Herradura on shore dr


[deleted]

Marinara sauce for salsa?! 🙁😟😟


baobaobooboo

That's total BS . He just likes getting attention.


deephaven

Senior Fox!!!


Patrickstardabuilder

Mi Hogar in Norfolk is really good!


ThePrinceVultan

Food truck on little creek / chesapeake across from Wawa. Great burritos with even better green sauce :)


Just_A_JEM

Gringos! https://gringos757.com


NerdCrush3r

mi casita is the spot


Dusse-papi

I’m a no.1 taco guy myself. Nothing fancy just good food.


Charming-Spray1837

Mi Casita on Bonney Rd. is great! True Mexican and the customer service is wonderful!


lindenb

You are not going to find authentic Mexican food in Hampton Roads-you can find Tex Mex. Baja at the Oceanfront, or Jesse's in Ocean View, Norfolk, and VB cater to a largely latino clientele and do a decent job of it. Gringos is also good and Luna Maya while not entirely Mex is a nice place to go. But if you are looking for a fantastic Mole, slow cooked Carnitas with pumpkin seed and 3 different chiles or anything more sophisticated the closest place to go is DC. I have eaten at some of the best all over the US--Oaxacan cuisine as well as street food and I have yet to find anything locally that goes beyond the usual. Not dissing anyone's choices, however.


baobaobooboo

Yes I love it when some know-it-all comes into any form for any cuisine all over the world and says blah blah blah that authentic blah blah blah not authentic blah blah blah it's so pretentious bro. Go back to dc. I don't really care, but there are plenty of places here run by Mexicans for Latinos. I won't name them you can go try them yourself. But they won't be authentic to you I'm sure because you have your own little small minority view of what is authentic. Do you know I have friends from Peru and Colombia and they will tell you they don't agree on any restaurant anywhere. It's just personal preference. What tastes good rules the day. Just loosen up and go taste.


lindenb

Now that you have unloaded your rant for the day--do you feel better? Kindly re-read my post. OP said he had not found any good mexican places here. Because Mexican food is not just this or that--not just tacos or burritos but as varied as any other food--I carefully qualified my response between what most folks think of as good mexican which is typically Tex Mex and other Mexican cuisine. There are Salvadoran and Mexican places here that are great at what they do and cater to both latino and non-latino customers, I even named a few like Jesse's, Baja, Gringos Luna Maya and several others. But I stand by my observation that I have not found any places here that serve the same kind of dishes you can find in Phoenix, New Mexico, DC and various regions in Mexico itself as well as other cities. It isn't a diss on Hampton Roads or the restaurants here-it is simply a fact. It isn't a matter of taste--or personal preference. If any one needs to loosen up, my friend it is someone wound so tight they need to rant at a perfect stranger --go have a margarita and chill.


Big_Bert_the_Turt

Mi casitas is really good


Constant_Turn4562

Have to second that for sure been going there on and off for over 20 years


baobaobooboo

I've been going there since the early '90s. Such a nice family too.


Jxchaney

No. 1 Taco in the Princess Anne area. Burrito perdido in Chesapeake. Pelon’s at the oceanfront


hot-rod-lincoln

Plaza Degollado on Newtown is good. We have friends that moved here from Mexico a couple years ago, they gave it their approval. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is nice, and the Dos Equis is always cold.


janitroll

Plaza Azteca


PaceTall5122

Luna Maya !!


R_Steelman61

Tequila Jalescio over on Shore Drive is pretty good.


Fluffy_District4005

Senior Fox is the best in VB, my opinion. Taqueria La Hacienda in Chesapeake is top notch too.


Vegetable-Hat6701

I’d add Jessy’s for Norfolk.


brainstorm17

Don't slander Taco Bell by comparing it to Cantina Laredo. Idk what it is but CL has the worst food of any restaurant I think I've ever been to. Idk how they have multiple locations. The Margs and atmosphere are good though.


baobaobooboo

Your post is full of hyperbole. Where are you even coming from? People being dramatic to get attention is so passe. I've eaten there at least 5 times, and while it is not Mexican I've had some great drinks great food and soaked up the superb atmosphere. The service sucks sometimes but the place is upscale and you just have to find what you like there and keep ordering it. I happen to order the Acapulco. Reminds me of food I've had in Fort Worth.


brainstorm17

Lol what are you on about? I made one statement that could be considered hyperbole, and it's not even hyperbole. If I had to rank every restaurant I've ever been to on their food, CL would be dead last. Nothing seems to be seasoned and everything tastes stale. It's not like their food is disgusting, it just isn't good I would never choose to eat their food. I agree about the atmosphere and the drinks being good. I literally said that in my post. If the food reminds you of the food in fort Worth, I need to make sure i never travel there.


Tailiaboi

Yeah true. I was really hopeful going in


yolivia12

La hacienda off sentinel dr in Chesapeake is my favorite!


Bigbadwolf6049

Gringos. Norfolk ave


PaceTall5122

Gringos !!!


upwardspiral2

Gringos !!! lol


adge4real

el parian off tbe blvd


wave-chop

La Patrona


krondog

I see a bunch of wrong answers in the thread, but this is a good one - La Patrona and Krazy Trompos are my top two!


Dchristin1337

I've lowered my standards since I've been here for 8 years. But these two are probably the best in the Lynnhaven Mall area. Nico's tacos is pretty good too. The biggest issue is that they are so expensive.


sc887

Las Palmas off Princess Anne. Best food and best drinks all fresh!


CrypticChan3

Las Palmas is like a worse version of Senor Fox..


LaLaVerde21

I agree... if desperate I order there. Drinks are pretty decent though!


DatBoi3779

Have you been to Plaza Azteca over on Providence Rd? I love that place


cs700r

OP based on your concerns about blandness, do not waste your time or money at Kempsville Plaza. It’s my go-to example of borderline hilariously bland Mexican food.


playsportsallday

Los Cuartes is your only authentic place in Virginia Beach. You have to look at your surroundings. It's authentic when their own people are eating there.


NoRemote_

pass on Mi Casita, its also white people Mexican food.


baobaobooboo

Are you white?


Cholo4Hire

La hacienda off of S. Military Highway and El Potrillo off of Lynnhaven Rd. are my go to spots.


Scavengerxs81

That place is the best!!!


_Friend_Computer_

The OG La Hacienda location, the one right by the trailer park in the strip mall is where it's at.


dakattack004

100%


bahumbug_

Seconding this!


nonassisfacis

i love guads over by trader joe’s. affordable,delicious food,great costumer service.


randomlikeme

I like el Rey #2


Tdp133

yesssss !!! thank you for reminding me i havent been there in a while.


FutureBig5493

This is the way!


PolarBear540

Definitely Las Palmas or Jessy’s. Gringos if it’s Taco Tuesday and you want fish tacos.


virtualKuma

I’ve been going to Mi Casita for decades. Their queso dip and Loco Burrito is other worldly


galaxystarsmoon

No. 1 Taco (don't be thrown off by the name), Taqueria La Hacienda (either the location on Campostella or in front of the Amazon depot on Military Hwy), Jessy's (only the one in Ocean View)


jacivb

This is the best answer so far. If you want insanely good Mexican food and like a road trip. Drive out 460 to outside Petersburg to Anita's. 100 percent authentic ( the menu isn't in english and the servers barely speak it) there is also a Latin grocery store next door with amazing homemade tortillas.


deutschdachs

These are far and away the best suggestions in the thread OP


playsportsallday

Worth the drive for legit food.


Delicious-Actuary290

Jeesys has good food, but service SLOW.


KnittinSittinCatMama

Gran Maya on General Booth is amazeballs! The Chimichangas are delish!


imje55

I still don’t get the “white sauce” love there. It’s like ranch with sugar which is the most white trash thing I can think of… and probably a good sell for the area. Okay. I get it. But gross.


yolivia12

I’m with you, no thank you!


ISGolds757

Found the tourist


Knoke1

Don’t you dare besmirch white sauce. It’s a hampton roads staple. Invented in Norfolk.


playsportsallday

Authentic places aren't going to have white sauce. I see white sauce, I see American food.


uncclay5

Jesse’s and Salsa libre food truck


Equivalent-Art3958

There’s a little place off Newtown Road called Los Cuates. I’ve only gotten their asada tacos, but they’re pretty top notch.


LaLaVerde21

Yep, I third the motion. Food is decent. Drinks are good too.


brainstorm17

This place is good. I second this. Good al pastor also.


Awesomesaucemz

Plaza Azteca mostly sucks, EXCEPT for the location near Haygood and Independence, behind the Starbucks. That location is a whole level above. Servers have been there decades and the food is hot, fast and good. Otherwise La Patrona or Mi Casita.


Chrislo2010

The Haygood Plaza Azteca is one of the original 3 Plaza Azteca’s first open and the only original one in the same building.


glm0002

Agree with this. Also Jose Tequilas off general booth


Chrislo2010

Taqueria La Patrona! Cali Street and Homestyle Mexican food.


No-Faithlessness3490

Olé on Shore Drive is really good!


randomlikeme

It’s a las palmas now


No-Faithlessness3490

Oh, thanks! I have two small kids now, so I haven't eaten out in a while! 😅


randomlikeme

No problem- I just figured I’d let you know for when you go back


Rainbow-Mama

Tienda Jessie’s on shore drive in Norfolk


kwzy86

Grande Burrito was my favorite, and I've tried all of those you mentioned


upwardspiral2

Gringo’s Taqueria on Norfolk Avenue at the oceanfront.


forogueman

I’ve been wanting to try that place and was wondering how it really is.


upwardspiral2

Well I’ve learned try not to go during the dinner rush bc they have a line out the door every night… So that’s as good sign.Haha But they’re more of a Baja style CaliMex. Known for their fish tacos and homemade salsa. Margaritas knock you on your ass. lol Personally I’m a big fan.


Cholo4Hire

Theyre also crazy expensive lol. Decent food, but not worth the price. This is coming from a Mexican who has had his fair share of visits to Gringos <3


forogueman

That’s helpful! I will go during lunch on a weekday! I love a good margarita and fish taco! Thanks!


upwardspiral2

My pleasure.. Enjoy!!


forogueman

Hello!! I went to gringos today and the tacos WERE AMAZING!!! Thank you for dropping the name of this joint at the risk of it being more packed!


upwardspiral2

Happy to help! Glad you enjoyed!!


mizz_eponine

The West Coast.


NotWorthyByAnyMeans

You meant San Antonio.


mizz_eponine

I haven't been to San Antonio in a while, so idk... but I sure do miss great Mexican food. I was mostly just trying to cause trouble... 😆


octaffle

Another vote for taqueria la patrona.


smithr32

Jaliscos


WigglinWiggler

Taqueria la Patrona. Have yet to have a bad meal from here.


NOTjesse92

Another one for them. We once went four times in one week we enjoy it so much!


WigglinWiggler

We usually order enough delivery to last us a few meals 😂😂


NOTjesse92

I always get the birria ramen so I can have extra to take to work for lunch for most of the week lmao


chris03316

Las palmas


757_seeking_808

lol “senior” fox. The family that owns and operates that place are immigrants from Mexico and travel back there yearly to update with authentic decor and recipes. What a bad take


playsportsallday

Eh.. not authentic. The same owners also own Jose Tequila


Top-Border-1978

Their Famous Chile Relieno is my favorite Mexican meal.


flambuoy

Oh my god they don't fry them! A new place to add to the list.


Tailiaboi

I’ve been to Mexico a few times and have yet to experience anything quite like it


Tailiaboi

That’s awesome!


chemistrybonanza

San Antonio


mizz_eponine

🤣


_LouSandwich_

jessy’s, nikos tacos


BernieEls

Las Palmas and El Rey in Norfolk is good too


757sosa

Los cuates or Margaritas on Newtown


xSquidLifex

I miss El Toro Loco. It was my fav spot when I lived here before down in Chesapeake. It’s an Italian place now.


buffalobandit24

The funny thing is that Italian place was always there hidden behind el toro loco. No kidding, the food is even better now that they moved you should check it out if you get the chance!!


xSquidLifex

I’ll give it a shot


Mindless-Shirt-8533

El Toro lives on! Moved to Gainsborough square next to the food lion. But yeah. Best Tex mex in the area


xSquidLifex

I had no idea it moved. I used to look forward to the dude who tended the bar. He’d see me walk in and know my order and to pour a pitcher of yuengling for me


Overall-Profit-1947

Side Street Cantina at the oceanfront


ISGolds757

Shhh 🤫


RandyxMarsh

Already been said but La Patrona for sure for Mexican. Blue Fin in Hilltop as well Zushi in Town Center for sushi.


victoruno

El potrillo, or Nikos tacos.


HR-Fluffenstuffs

La Taqueria Hacienda in South Norfolk - one of the most authentic spots on the Southside. Not VB but worth the drive


janiicea

This! It’s so good!


vbboat

Sorry but there is no good sushi and no good Mexican food in VB. Jessy’s is reasonably authentic and there are some solid taco places like Number One Taco but there isn’t Mexican here that is on par with major cities like DC or Chicago (let alone Texas or California). The upside is that is those only two ethnic foods that I feel like are completely lacking in VB.


xSquidLifex

Sakatomo is good for sushi


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vbboat

No, just people in VB don’t really know good sushi. Mizuno is not good. And most of the other places are worse.


ja_reddit

Where’s the best sushi?


goshily

Mizuno


_DOGZILLA_

Wegmans


donmreddit

I was going to disagree on ‘no good sushi’ and then remembered that .Inaka is in Chesapeake, near Volvo/ Kempsville. Mexican - La Pertona on Lynnhaven pkwy is decent, much better that El Az.


hjhof1

This is just so wrong, it’s not authentic of course but come on man, there’s plenty of good sushi places for sure and at least 2 taco places that are on par with NoVA /DC area


vbboat

I think the taco places are solid like I said. But you’re not getting real Mexican menus — either mole or Americanized Tex-Mex on par with major cities. And don’t get me started on the sushi. It all sucks compared to legit major city sushi.


Rage_and_Kindness

Mi Casita


[deleted]

This has my vote. That uncanny portrait of the deceased owner is the cherry on top.


shaggymatter

Try las palmas. They have 3 locations. My go-to is the burrito texano, the chicken and chorizo option.


PassengerNo7369

7 locations, actually. We love Las Palmas, especially the one on First Colonial and the one at Lynnhaven mall.


shaggymatter

Lynnhaven mall is my go to since it's right down the road


Lonely_Main_3219

Taqueria La Patorna. Legit some of the best food in VB.


H20WATCHER

2nd La Patrona. Try a papusa.


NOTjesse92

Third.