Reviews for El Arriero Mexican Restaurant in Petersburg, VA

Okay food but they don't highlight the fact that they make their own homemade Chorizo. There are probably other hidden gems... that I don't know about because the wait staff is horribly trained. NONE of them know their draft beer options except one younggirl who I don't think is even old enough to serve it. I've never heard anyone offer suggestions or ask if you have questions. Their daily specials are just written on a tiny chalkboard that is easy to walk right past. Give me an hour with that staff(and a translator, which may be why they don't speak). And I am just a project manager, not a head chef or something. Theirmargaritas are particularly large and very tasty (if you happen to ask for one, because gods knows that they won't recommendone). Read more

Food was good but server didn't bring it out hot. She said they just haid a large party. What's funny two couples ordered there... food after us and got there food sizzling hot before us. ? My wife made me tip her. Read more

I chose a combination plate. It was huge. I'm glad to say I've gotten three more meals out of it. Not as much flavor as I would... like, but as a Colorado girl I'm used to a little more spice. Friendly service, decent prices, great location. Easy off and onthe highway. Read more

I came here before with my mother in law for lunch and it was nice. Food was great. Then we went again tonight and it was... different. More populated, louder, and it was so hot I couldn't even eat my meal. I took about 4 bites and stopped. Employeesare kind. The food came out very quickly. Awkward seating though. The POS system was directly next to our table. So when aserver had to ring up food, they had their rear end less than a foot away from our table. If I do wind up going again, itdefinitely won't be for dinner. Read more

As the only thing that I order is beef fajitas at any Mexican restaurant, my review is going to focus on that. The beef fajitas... we're quite good, although they cut the meat a little skinnier than I like. The taste and texture was still outstanding. Flowertortillas were traditional and soft and the refried beans we're also of good quality. My two friends that I were with alsoenjoyed their meals as well as pictured below. Read more

The food was pretty good here and the service was excellent. Although the kitchen took forever to get us our tacos it was worth... the wait. For the great experience Read more

WARNING FOR 'ONLINE ORDERS': FAKE WEBSITE!! But DEFINITELY order from here!! Chef Reyes was very kind and gave us his card.... Explaining it happens too much but Google wont fix it. He placed our order right away. It was worth the minor inconvenience atNO FAULT to the resturant. I hope this saves someone from making our mistake and ordering through the phony website. Call thenumber on the card (see pictures), Chef Reyes will take care of you. Food was AMAZING! Portions were generous and as we wereeating we were discussing when we will be going back to get more lol it was that good. -Guacamole was really good -Fish tacoson point -Taquitos (chicken and beef) were crispy and had plenty of fixings to go with - Taco salad was delicious - Only tastedthe Al Pastor meat in the tacos, we got full but it was fantastic Can't wait to try more of the menu! Read more

We were on our way back home and stopping here. I saw their menu online before we decided to have lunch at this place on New... Year’s Day. Food, decor and service was good. Everyone (my family) liked it so that’s a plus. Not planning to cook fordinner because our long road trip so I even ordered few items to go so we can have it for dinner. Read more