El Jaripeo - Warrenton

I believe this is the best Mexican Restaurant in the Warrenton area. Their food is always the best and have tried about 8 of their 12 inch burritos, everyone is great. Nachos are really good, Carnido's are fantastic. I have always enjoyed nice friendly service as well. Keep up the good work. I recommend them to everyone I see.

I've been to the one in Culpeper numerous times and I tried the one in Warrenton for the first time. It was exceptional. I'm not surprised I liked their food. I love the food in Culpeper. The Warrenton location is larger and it's very attractive. The lighting is warm and inviting and is not your standard. Someone took time to create the ambiance and I appreciated that. In Culpeper I always get the Chori Pollo, but decided to try something new. We started with nachos with beef and I think chicken or pork. It was exceptional. Probably the best nachos I have had. I tried Carnitas for the entree and it was moist and flavorful. Can't wait to go back.

The shrimp tacos sounded promising on the menu, however the pico de gallo was filled with jalapenos (not mentioned on menu anywhere) and made the tacos completely inedible. In fact, the first bite I took nearly caused an asthma attack. The menu had some items clearly marked as spicy, so I avoided those, but this item did not mention spice at all. I've never had pico de gallo that hot, ever. Also, I didn't notice any cheese sauce on the tacos, which the menu said would be on there. Otherwise, the restaurant was clean, well lit, comfortable spacing between tables, and fast, friendly staff. I would come back and try a different item and specifically ask about heat levels in the food!!

We visited three times before I wrote this review. All different times lunch, dinner rush, right before dinner. They food quality never changed with each meal we ordered. The service was great, a little slower during the dinner rush but it was a lot more busy. The atmosphere is great. Your not sitting right on top of the table next to you, it is a little more intimate. The music is classic Mexican which lends a nice authentic feel. The place is clean, bathrooms, tables, entry. You feel good about eating here. Which brings me to the food. It has the most authentic Mexican food I have tasted from a restaurant in a long time. It taste like you walked into your Abuelita's kitchen and she set down a plate of her home cooking. Every dish we have tried from the carnitas to the Chimichangas were delicious and would be ordered again. I also heard they have their own margarita mix. Go and give that a try you will not be disappointed.

Best Mexican food in Virginia. Best Carnitas ever. Try them and you won't be disappointed.