La Tolteca
| Address: | 135 2nd St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA |
| Phone: | +1 757-259-0598 |
| Site: | latoltecawilliamsburg.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–9PM |
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Cliff Coffey
Friendly service, that is why it rates 1 star instead of less. I was born and raised in California (still live there), this food does not even come close to edible Mexican food. The re-fried beans came out of a can, the enchilada sauce came out of the cheapest can and does not taste at all like real enchilada sauce made from real dried red chilies. The Chili Relleno was with a real chili, but all of the spice was rinsed out of it, it had ground beef and some kind of white cheese sprinkled on it and served sliced open. A real Chili Relleno is stuffed with white Mexican cheese, dipped in egg batter and fried. The salsa had no spice at all. The rice had no taste. Maybe the East Coast palette cannot handle the heat of real Mexican food, or the proper ingredients arent available, or all of the above. The best I can say about the food here is that it did not make me sick, only disappointed.
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Mark Brockman
Above average Mexican place. The service was great. The food was really good when it was really good and average when it wasnt. The prices were about 20% more than what Im used to in the south, where we have many, many above average Mexican restaurants. The waitress we had both nights was polite, pretty, and attentive. As a person who considers Mexican restaurants to be comfort food, next time Im in Williamsburg and tired and hungry, Ill remember La Tolteca. (Its not the easiest to see from the road. And since I was out of town using a GPS, both nights I shot past it and had to turn around.)
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LtMooch
The service was fast and the food was delicious. I judge Mexican restaurants by how long the food gets to you after the corn chips are done and Im happy to say that me and my gf didnt get to finish them before our food was brought out. The staff were very attentive and gave us plenty of time to browse their very extensive menu. We will definitely eat hear again next time we are in Williamsburg and I would suggest you do the same if youre looking for a good meal.
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A Private User
As I have told friends before, La Tolteca (LT) is ok, outside of the refried beans which tend to be bland and have excessive water. BUT if youre going out to a Mexican Restaurant only for refried beans - you have some deeper issues you should have professionally evaluated. In Williamsburg, I prefer Plaza Azteca (PA) not that LT is bad; but PA is a bit better for my preferences. LT offers Chile Verde (with which they do a good job) and PA doesnt.
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Ed Revugh
This is a family owned Mexican restaurant that has average food. The family is extremely nice and hospitable, it feels like your walking into their house. The staff speaks enough English to communicate the necessities. The food is consistently average but with a huge menu, its possible to find something that fits your needs. The price for entrees is great ($9-15) but the guacamole and beans and other "addons" are a little over priced $3-5.
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Brett Ok
Was visiting from out of town and wanted some good and decently priced Mexican food and came here...was very pleased by it all! Real good food, pretty great prices, laid back cozy environment and great service! Definitely worth your visit! (unless you are needing a super fancy pants atmosphere to impress your loved one for an anniversary or first date or something...otherwise this is a great option!!)
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Stephanie S
Fast friendly service you can eat here for lunch from work they are that fast. I love the black bean quesadilla vegetarian option it is so good. Chips are okay sauce is not bad but not much of it. I would love a spoon put on my table with the knife and fork. Why does no Mexican place include a spoon?
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A Private User
My first vist for dinner. I was delighted with the combo plate I ordered, I had a hard time deciding which item would be left on my plate after I reached my bursting point. I decided to skip the rice. The price was reasonable, the service excellent and the food quite good. I will return for dinner again!
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Steven Fisher
Outstanding place to eat family owned restaurant. Service was great, Food was awesome, the plate is so loaded you can finish it all. I will be back, the decor is nice. And great place to relax your not pressured to leave. Take your time and enjoy a good conversation.
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Brigette Weis
There is no better Mexican restaurant as far as I am concerned. My husband and I come here a couple times a week. Friends come here as well quite frequently. Service is excellent and food is superior. It is excellent EVERY time! Brigette Kirtley
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JC Faggart
Weve been eating here for the past 15 years and when we try other places, we always say La Tolteca is much better the food is very good, the service is always attentive and theres nothing like that cold draft beers in the summertime.
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W.R. Rose
Great food, wonderful atmosphere. The owner is always a gracious host and always remembers returning customers, which makes you feel right at home. My favorite Williamsburg restaurant. A hidden treasure for sure.
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Felicia Menna
I lived in Mexico for a year and frequent the country often. This place is authentic! Extremely delicious, very clean with an extensive menu...affordable and huge portions....cant wait to go back!!!!!!!
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Kenny Larsen
This place is a local favorite of our family. The menu gets more authentic with each page with light Mexican fare for the kiddies and pretty authentic flavors for the adults.
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Shana Gillespie
Server tried to argue with me about the food and finally told me thats just the way things come. Not a fan of the food or the staff at least on this particular day.
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David Lambert
Prices are for the food you get.. Gave it four stars for the food at the time we were there. Small place but much better than you would think.
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Christine Dandrow
This was the best quesadilla Ive ever had in my entire life, and that is not an exaggeration. Incredibly delicious churros for dessert, too.
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Patricia Montville
Fantastic friendly atmosphere, wonderful food. If you drink try one of thier terrific margaritas. You will not be disappointed.
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Ross Kinard
Great family owned restaurant. My personal favorite in the Williamsburg area. Good food, prices, and friendly staff.
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Luke Standford
Nice quiet atmosphere, very fast service and good food. They filled up 5 hungry people for a very reasonable price!
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Robert Wolfe
One of my favorite places to take my wife to eat. Delicious food, friendly wait staff, and a great time to be had!
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J.P. Lien
Good, inexpensive Mexican. Family place. Service is always excellent. Kid friendly. Some outdoor seating.
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Emily Wagner
Fast service. Delicious food. It got really busy during the end of our lunch but the wait staff kept up well.
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Joshua Tarbutton
Nice enough staff but slightly overpriced, bland, tasteless and flavorless food with zero creativity.
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Jim Hunziker
So glad we stopped here. Food was great and quick. Service was also very friendly!
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Annie Berry
I have been coming here for yrs luv this place the best staff the best food
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Diego Davila
Very, very good food, well-seasoned and plenty. Service needs improvement.
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Catherine Collins
The Manager is so attentive! Foods great.. and large portions. Loved it!
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Beth Streater-MacLeod
Favorite Mexican restaurant! Great service and good is delicious
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James Grant
Service and food are always great. We are greeted as family.
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Shelina Shelina
Sweet people, but the food not very authentic or flavorful.
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Marti Dudley
Friendly staff...great food. Been going there for years!
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Walter Solorzano
Excelente
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Ed Verstegen
Yummmmmmm
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Jim Duckworth
Great food and service. Cleanest restaurant in town.
