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Downshift
94/100 (59 ratings)
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"Stopped by Downshift on a cross country bike trip. I was dehydrated, hungry and in need of bike maintenance. Needless to say, all three needs were..."
Taylor Sundali
"Awesome cafe inside a cool urban commuter bicycle shop. Black eye coffee was amazing from a Lexington VA roaster. Breakfast bowl..."
Michael Delano
"They are so friendly and helpful! Had a perpetual flat they diagnosed and fixed for $20 and even put an end stopper on my uphill handlebar! Will come..."
Adam Cox
"These people were awesome! Itā€™s a very hole in the wall-ish place but they have a nice roof patio to sit in, and we had our dog with us. The food..."
Juan Becerra Martinez
"Looked everywhere for the bike my daughter wanted for her birthday and finally found it here. Not only were they quick to respond to my text but..."
Brad Johnson
"This place is awesome! Amazing staff, coffee, and atmosphere. Haven't tried the food but I've seen quite a few people in here having food. If..."
Rico K
"The bowl was absolutely delicious! The peanut butter coffee is now my favorite drink šŸ˜ I'm not a bike person, but this stop could make me..."
Dara Short
"In absolute love with this joint! Lovely people and amazing super tasty bowls. The beer selections are lovely and the bikes, the finest picks! A..."
JCRA
Cabo Fish Taco Roanoke
90/100 (895 ratings)
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International
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Mexican
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Fusion
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Salmon
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Queso
Fish
Shrimp
Tuna
Sit down
International
Fusion
Mexican
Southwestern
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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Television
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"Beautiful remodel of the space (especially the bar), good drinks, delicious food and, most importantly, great service. Awesome addition to downtown..."
Tricia Wheatley
"Love the food and layout of restaurant. Great service also for being so busy. So glad the company finally came to Roanoke! Would give a million stars..."
Emily East Faris
"Fantastic food and we loved our awesome waiter,..."
Lori Whitlow
"What a stellar spot with kind servers and beautiful food...."
Mary Frazier
"The food, staff and atmosphere are amazing. If they can keep it up they will..."
Jay Finch
"Great service. Delicious food. Iā€™m so happy that yā€™all are in..."
Stewart Williams Putney
"Excellent food & atmosphere. I will be..."
Barbara Wilson Bias
"In Roanoke for a limited time visiting and we were able to stop here before heading to Big Lick brewing. Great service right from the start and fun..."
justin carpenter
"Oh my goodness!!! PHENOMENAL letā€™s start with that. Fish tacos is one of those things that until you have had them just seems odd. Around 10 years..."
Douglas Boring
"I am here in Roanoke on a solo trip and just happened upon this place. I had THE most delicious lunch there. The service is great. Awesome and..."
Tammy Barbour
"First time here never been more excited to leave a review first impression go along way....... And they nailed it!! Nice professional courteous..."
Santo Damingo
"Ohh!!!! I just tasted a unicorn!! Has to be! Nothing on this world was ment to taste THAT good! I'm a taco guy! Love love love tacos. These are..."
Brandon Brose
"First time eating in downtown Roanoke. The young man who helped me at the to go window was very helpful and the food was phenomenal. I got the diablo..."
Amethyst Edmond
"Had an amazing shrimp and chicken burrito and some plantains on the side with an ice cold beverage. The atmosphere was welcoming and the server was..."
Matthew Staton
Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Downtown
88/100 (1220 ratings)
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Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Tacos
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Fajitas
Fish
Beef
Tapas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
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Mid-range
"My husband is a chef, and we consider this place to be one of the best casual restaurants in downtown Roanoke. Everything I have tasted on their..."
Susan Parker
"Food was great. Service was great. The Salsa Bar is Awesome! That way we all can have the kind we want with refills!!! The Grilled Shrimp Tacos..."
Wendy Strother Yancey
"Loved the salsa bar. The food was delicious and definitely a very large proportion of food. No one in my party could eat it all and took home..."
Glenda Boles Castilleja
"Wow!!! Super Bueno!! Very authentic Mexican food!! Omar and Fernando gave us amazing service!! Love..."
Kathy Cantu Farnsworth
"Excelente cosina mexicana, el Bar de salsas muy variado y todas y cada una de ellas con un un exquisito sabor. Una exelente atenciĆ³n, la..."
Juan Manuel Velazquez
"The Monterrey tacos are probably the best tacos I've ever had, and I eat alot of..."
Tara Marie King
"Cinco de Mayo was amazing downtown!! food and drinks were..."
Brandi Farmer
"It's the best Mexican food in roanoke. The food tastes..."
Sylvia Mayree Wood
"Amazing restaurant best Mexican food in roanoke if you live around or near roanoke va it is a definite must. the chip bar is amazing so much salsa..."
Jake Meadows
"The salsa bar is the main sell, but then the entrees come out and theyā€™re all delicious! So glad to have an authentic spot..."
Dan Danko
"Fantastic food, great location downtown, love the get your own selection of salsa, and huge cold..."
Glen Maylone
"I try to eat here whenever I am in town. Easy to find, low key, good service and food is excellent. Roanoke is lucky to have this place. ..."
David Ewing
"Everything here was so good and I love that they have a salsa bar so I can load up my plate with as many toppings as I want! One of us competed in..."
RALEX
"Salsa Bar. Pretty good place. It is downtown so you usually have to pay to park to eat there. Outside seating available. Can get very crowded when..."
Scott G.
"Best Chicken Tacos Ever. Get the grilled chicken tacos, combine with the chips & salsa bar and you are..."
Jasonluchs
"Small, but the food and service are great. Love the fish tacos and the salsa..."
Reltjj Reltjj
"YES!! The only place for mexican food in Roanoke. So being mexican and recently moving from the Southwest to Roanoke, my first hunt was for a taste..."
Tryitall
"Great food great price. Had a great time eating here, the salsa bar is awesome. Had the Colorado burrito which was amazing. A lot of food for not a..."
Josh
"Pretty good stuff. We stop here now and then when we decide to hang out at the market for the day. If you are looking for "quiet" or "great..."
Sarah
"I lose control. I admit, when I go to Alejandro's I lose all control. I can munch through an entire basket of nachos myself within minutes. When I..."
Time Traveler
"Ventured to both locations several times. I love the food here! It's always been delicious and served quickly! The only thing I've had and was not a..."
Bethany
"Salsa Bar. I used to have great luck with the food at Alejandro. The salsa bar is an awesome addition that is worth the trip alone. Huevos Rancheros..."
Katie Robbins
"It is the way to go... The food is good but the salsa samples are..."
Kate Haney
"Food is good,self serve salsa bar is disturbing to..."
Fanaroot
"Best Mexican food I've ever had. I'm originally from Boston, MA and find the Mexican restaurants here usually have a lot of greasy Mexican food. That..."
Marianne Lyman
"Best Mexican in Virginia. The other restaraunts taste like Taco Bell after eating here. Prices are great and taste is better. The fish tacos are my..."
Jason
"Alejandro's accomplished the goal I was hoping for. It was a local restaurant in downtown Roanoke with reasonable prices and good food...."
David Aldridge
"We order grilled fish tacos, mexican style carne asada tacos, fajita chicken quesadilla and straight ground beef..."
Corkdorkva
"Alejandro's won because it was busy (which we took as a good sign) and because Warren and I love Mexican food. Inside, we discovered that the menu..."
Stacey Greenberg
"I love Alejandroā€™s and believe they are the best Mexican restaurant in town. The staff are friendly, the food is tasty (and portions are huge!),..."
Reema Azar
"We went to this restaurant while traveling along the Blue ridge parkway scenic route. We went to the location in Roanoke VA. The good was really..."
Balaji G.
"Excellent Mexican cuisine, including several keto-friendly options. The food and service were both excellent. Staff was friendly and restaurant was..."
Barry Boucher II
"Amazing Mexican food experience in roanoke that offers a wide variety of dishes and especially solid vegetarian options as well. In addition, there..."
Nishil Patel
"Stopped in Roanoke for a night and decided to stop at this place. Food was excellent but the service was subpar. We had Lorena for a waiter and she..."
TheBigDealio
"We order takeout from the downtown location frequently and it never fails to impress. Always tasty, fresh, and full of flavor. I highly recommend the..."
Rachel Wilbourne
"Excellent food ruined by terrible service. Quite possibly the best Mexican Iā€™ve ever had. I got the ā€œLong Burritosā€ in case youā€™re wondering...."
Nathan Flacke
"Alejandro's completely exceeded my expections!! It was incredible. The food was fresh and delicious, the portions generous. Several delightful..."
Amy & Zach Winkler
Rincon Catracho Restaurant
86/100 (720 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Central American
Mexican
Soups
Latin
Barbecue
Mexican
Soups
Spanish
Barbecue
Central American
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Yuca Con ChicharrĆ³n
Chips & Salsa
Pupusa
Ceviche camarones
Enchiladas
Tostones
Banana split
Bistec Encebollado
Pineapple Shrimp
Beef soup
Honduran Tacos
Yucca wā€¢Chicharron
Baleada Wā€¢ Beef
Pollo Chuco O Pollo Con Tajadas De Honduras
3 Tamalitos de Elote
Alitas De Pollo - Chicken Wings
Taco Extra
Fajita Nachos Catrachos
Horchata 32 Oz
Alitas de Pollo Desayuno Catracho Ensalada de Pollo
Spanish
Barbecue
Latin
Soups
Mexican
Central American
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"If you are looking for something different, this restaurant is a must! The food is delicious and their variety is excellent. Don't be afraid to try..."
Blue Ridge Ghost Response
"Great food and it is always cooked fresh and to order!! Authentic Honduran food and made with clear pride and passion for..."
Matthew Owen
"In the mood to try something different, food was very good. I had the ā€œHonduran Breakfastā€ kitchen had our food out quickly. I especially loved..."
Michael Meachum
"Real authentic Honduran..My plate had steak,chorizo and two different pieces of pork and more. I was..."
Michael Williams
"This was our first time at Rincon Catracho. It was very good, well priced and the ingredients were fresh. Unlike those chain restaurants, there was..."
Pendora Stanley
"The food was delicious!! The presentation was very nice and the wait staff very friendly. I can't wait to go back and try something..."
Brian Geiser
Tuco's Taqueria Garaje
85/100 (1346 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Tuna
Tapas
Tacos
Nachos
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
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Mid-range
"Incredible and eclectic addition to downtown Roanoke on Salem Ave. The vibe was friendly and warm. Our waiter was also phenomenal. The mezcal tequila..."
Sarah Weaver
"Tucos was absolutely amazing... I highly recommend the nachos as they were the best food I have ever eaten in my life. Friendly staff and they also..."
Zac Price
"An easy 5 star review. Let's start with the vibrant colors and contemporary design of interior and exterior - it's an invitation to come in for a..."
Rick Brown
"Yummmmm best tacos, crunchiest chips, delicious guacamole!! Fun atmosphere too. Highly..."
Stacey Patrick
"Great food (best nachos ever!). Cool vibe, excellent attentive staff. We will be back in the area in September and will be..."
Kirsten Butler Sanderford
"Amazing food and atmosphere!! Would highly recommendā€‹ this place to..."
Adam Christman
"This place is the best thing to happen to Roanoke since they hung lights on the Star. Fast, friendly service, ALWAYS. Exceptional food, ALWAYS. Fun,..."
Mark Selkirk
"Cute cozy atmosphere! Delicious food and the staff very friendly and helpful! Will be..."
Denise Peyton
"Seriously the best tuna tacos and house margarita I've ever had!!! Soooooo good I had dinner there last night and then had to go back today for..."
Rebecca Marple Slusser
"We had the shrimp tacos on the special. They were great, an explosion of tastes that all melded together perfectly! Tucoā€™s never lets us..."
Karen Kelly Luke
El Rodeo
84/100 (295 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
Shrimp
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food, drinks and atmosphere! We sat outside on the patio and it was a beautiful day! Love this..."
Kelly Cassidy
"My family and I have been going there for years. Excellent food and service. Food came quickly, and they recognize us when we're there. Great..."
Tracy Speigel
"Excellent food as well as service. Always a great dining experience. Staff very professional. Restaurant is always clean. A great place for small..."
Bobbie Humphrey Ingle
"Great place to eat. Get seated very quickly. Food came very quick and was awesome. If I could post a pic, my son would show you how much he likes it..."
Brandon Engle
"My family and I Love it here . The food is amazing and FRESH , and the servers are awesome . We frequent there so much that the staff knows my..."
Amber S. Carmichael
"Amazingly quick delivery of savory chicken chimichangas, beef tacos, and beef burritos. Frosty mugs of Dos Equis were garnished with generous wedges..."
Teresa Gunter
"We got a large to go order. Everything was correct. The portions are huge. The food was good. The staff seemed stretched so it was a little slow...."
XiuQin Saunders
"Always love going here when I am in town. Everything on the menu is good. I have never had a bad meal. Thanks El Rodeo for consistently knocking it..."
S Gardner
"Fun place to eat and our server Eduardo M was excellent. We were with a group of 9 on a Saturday night and they sat us pretty quickly! We had a..."
Scott Speer
"Update. Great outdoor patio. Great awesome crew. Good prices. Friendly. Fun. Come on in for the jumbo. Happy Cinco De mayo day. Rare moments of..."
William Womack
Alejandro's Mexican Grill - Hollins
83/100 (1197 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Mexican
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a regular spot for my family and I. We have never been disappointed in the food or service. Went last night and I tried the Tinga for the..."
Jessica Walthall
"We really love this place. It is a small little place. They have great food, at great prices, and great..."
Tara Smith
"I was in the area for a manager's training session. Our entire group decided to come to this location. The food is delicious! Self service salsa bar..."
Tommy YĆ¼
"This place is the absolute best!!! The food has an amazing authentic Mexican taste and you can't beat the..."
Becky Gladfelter
"Cassandra rocks! We are regulars at Alejandro's because we love the food and the service. We are always welcomed with smiles and warm greetings. ..."
Terri Turner Miley
"The food was delicious and the portions were more than adequate for the prices. I'd highly..."
Nes Acosta
"Delicious! Great service and great music. I recommend this restaurant if you're ever in the..."
Jason Leeth
"This was my second visit and i must say Great food, great price and I will visit again..."
Richard Maddox
"I LOVE this place!! It's my favorite in Roanoke!! Great food and great..."
Amber Michelle
"The best Mexican food around Roanoke. Absolutely delicious. 11/10 recommend the surf & turf burrito and tampico..."
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"Stopped in for lunch with my supervisors, a working lunch, per se. Waited at least 10 minutes or more after sitting down to be asked what we would..."
Josh .O
"I got the grilled chicken fajita Californian burrito and let me tell you, it's to die for! Excellent service from the manager? there, we got our..."
Philiaravon
"This Alejandro's is still better than most Mexican restaurants in the region, but I don't think it's as good as the Alejandro's in Salem. Maybe it..."
Catherine Sizer
Mi Tapatia
82/100 (1314 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Once you eat at Mi Tapatia, there's no longer any debate. Hands down, the best Mexican food in..."
Drew Buzik
"Loved the posole, menudo and the tacos! They make their own tortillas which come out warm and soft. Soo..."
John Park
"Horchata, sopes, y pan dulce....todo delicioso. Gracias amigos. Regresare..."
Mario Moreno
"Excellent and authentic! And the nicest people Muy sabroso..."
Pru Denton
"Get the Burrito Tapatia with carnitas. So...."
Whitney Puckett
"Food is great but they refused to accept International Dining Club coupon on this visit after accepting coupon on prior visit this year, alleging an..."
David Garland
"Muy buena comida agrable lugar bonitas trabajadoras ....y la buena musica..."
Mario Lopez
"Hands down authentic af it is so delish. The marinated pork, chorizo, gordita, tacos everything was so good I inhaled it. Sorry, I wish I had taken..."
Autumn Awesome
"The most authentic Mexican restaurant I have been to. This place is run by a family. Food and drinks are amazing. I felt like it was home made food...."
Varun Palaniswamy
"Mi Tapatia has some of the best tacos I have had, and I look forward to trying more of the menu. Today I had the tacos de barbacoa, Guadalajara..."
Chris Miller
"This spot is great! It has the essentials and more. Birria is great! All tortillas, sopes, gorditas are made fresh. They also have huarache on..."
Dubz TheGiant
"Nice little place for authentic mexican dishes. They make their tortillas and sopas to order. It may take moment to get your food, but it is made..."
T S
Abuelo's
78/100 (993 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Shrimp
Queso
Beef
Salad
Chili
"Great service! food was hot and very good , great flavor..Had the el Jefe. Margarita itā€™s the best .. definitely worth your time and money..."
Anita M Patron-Castillo
"Excellent service and delicious food and drinks! My husband and I come here often. Yesterday, our waiter was Dustin, who was very attentive and..."
Denise McGuire
"A group of us ate there recently and I know my husband and I enjoyed it. To us it's worth the drive to eat there. I do wish we could get one in..."
Susie Saburn
"We have been here many times and have always had great food and service. Today was my birthday and Dustin was an exceptional server. I haven't had a..."
Lorna Weirup
"Itā€™s always wonderful but for some reason it was exceptionally delicious this time. We drive from Radford to go here. Itā€™s my husbands favorite..."
Diane Chambers Mack
"5 stars indeed! Absolutely the most fresh & best Mexican food I've had in quite a long time. As new residents of Roanoke... damn excited to find my..."
Sherrene Roxanne Wells
"Love everything about the place. The best Mexican restaurant I've been..."
Christopher Warren
"After 2 visits I can tell you that we will be going back again. The food is delicious, portions are generous, prices are very reasonable for what you..."
Nes Acosta
"I love the tortilla soup itā€™s the best! Nice friendly staff too..."
Christie Jones Wright
"My favorite Mexican place to eat! The food is amazing and the staff go above and..."
Shana Hubbard
"My husband and I stopped there for lunch today. The food that we had was great! I love their guacamole! My husband had the Marinated chicken..."
Michelle Clemons Ray
"I give them 4.5 stars. I like this place. It's a little different than the typical Mexican restaurant. I have been here many times. The service is..."
trekky60
"Great selection of good food great atmosphere and great service if i had to complain about anything it would be the thin chips but everyrhing was..."
Steven Loveday
"This is a nice restaurant with regular seating as well as a bar area. The setting is beautiful, the staff is attentive, and the food is very good. ..."
Michele Moseley
"Had a great time with my family at Abuelo's. I had a delicious Fajita combo with well done steak and bbq shrimp. We were full from dinner so we..."
TARA BROWN
"Food was awesome. Sat at the bar and the bartender was polite helpful and very attentive. Glass was never empty wish I could say the same about my..."
Chad Hancock
"Food + service here is always great and has to be one of the best places for Tex Mex, not only Roanoke but Myrtle Beach too. My daughter even..."
Jonathan Lau
"Absolutely amazing food . The best I have ever tasted . And the waitress Jessica was very pleasant and friendly .. Highly recommend eating here..."
valerie cornelius
"Really nice and elegant Mexican spot. Ideal to go with family and friends to have nice and fresh Mexican-TexMex food. Dishes could improve being more..."
JesĆŗs E. PĆ©rez Z.