Where are the best hidden-gem Mexican restaurants in central Virginia?

Potros Mexican Restaurant: 9074 Staples Mill Road, Henrico
Terraza: 6115 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Ah, Mexican cuisine. One of America’s favorite types of food. From chimichangas, to quesadillas, huevos rancheros, machada and chilaquiles – central Virginia restaurants have it all.

We asked central Virginians to name their absolute favorite, best of the best hidden-gem Mexican cuisine restaurants, take a look below at the most popular responses. You never know, there may be a gem hidden in your neck of the woods.

Best hidden-gem Mexican restaurants in central Virginia, according to Virginians:

Chesterfield & Richmond

El Cerro Azul: 13561 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
El Caporal Mexican Restaurant Chesterfield: 6511 Centralia Road, Chesterfield
El Patron Cantina Iron Bridge: 11211 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester
Jalapeños: 13130 Kingston Avenue, Chester
La Reina Mexican Grill: 12441 Redwater Creek Road, Chester
Don Pepe | Mexican Restaurant: 2102 W Hundred Road, Chester
Pepe’s: 9550 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 204, Richmond
Abuelita’s: 6400 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond
TBT El Gallo: 2118 W Cary Street, Richmond
La Milpa Mexican Restaurant & Market: 6925 Hull Street Road, Richmond
Taqueria Panchito: 6531 Midlothian Turnpike #5609, Richmond