La Herradura

La Herradura is a decent Mexican resto close to ODU. Always good value for money especially when you order their daily specials. Giving it 4 stars because you don't really rave about their food, but a good alternative around ODU restos most of the time.

For what it is just off the campus of ODU it's passable. I mean they have been in business over 10 years and got through a pandemic. So they must be doing something right I say. The business was dead! This was probably my 3rd visit.

Lunch for two burrito specials were tasty, but tiny. Chips good, but stingy on sauces. Prices high for Mexican, but fair these days. Service was prompt, however follow up slow on refills and check.

2.5 rounding up to 3 for this Monarch haunt.

We've been twice and weren't impressed either time. The food was fine, not spectacular. The carne asada was dry and we've had better. The margaritas seemed to come from a mix rather than being from scratch, and the classic Margarita tastes closer to a lemonade. The place also wasn't super busy which was surprising for a Friday night. We also felt the prices were high. My husband and I have never paid so much for Mexican food and we didn't order anything different from what we normally order at a Mexican restaurant, which was surprising with it being at ODU. However, the service is great and the wait staff is super friendly. Just wish we got a more than mediocre food and drinks for the price.

The food and drink were delicious. I got the chicken fajitas and it was sizzling hot . The service was okay. I was a part of a large party and they didn't want to give us enough chips/salsa for the table. I would come back to sit at bar or for take out.

Good customer service food was good very convenient location close to campus. Will definitely go back

Came in after an ODU basketball game with my three minions.
Fresh chips, salsa AND the Hampton Roads white dip ( don't ask what's in it just enjoy!) came out right away. Fresh all around!
Littlest minion had the soft taco kids plate and fully approved of taco,Brice and beans. Middle minion opted for a cheeseburger and fries, also rave reviews. Oldest and I split the Texas Nachos and barely finished them! They had shrimp, chicken AND steak plus a healthy serving of guac and sour cream!
Good spot to grab a bite of you're over by ODU for sure! Oh and worth mentioning we all ate our full for about $40! I spend almost that much at McD's these days!

food is phenomenal drinks and service are always top tier and the whole vibe of the restaurant is perfect. my boyfriend and i come here all the time and it's never failed to make us so happy

The amount of grease that comes with anything you order here is insane, completely soggy

I had the chicken taco salad. It seemed it was missing something or ingredients but it had plenty of chicken. The chips and dip kept coming. The chips were hot and fresh. The location is a great stop prior to an event at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. It's basically across the street. I parked in the garage during a concert event.

Stopped by here on the way to a concert at the Ted. When we first walked in, we were greeted with "whose turn is it??" among the 3-4 waiters standing by the hostess stand. No hello, just who got dibs until the hostess took us to our table.

Noticed it was still happy hour for daiquiris and margaritas. To add a flavor was an extra dollar. I asked if I could mix 2 flavors (basically half and half) and was told it was be an extra $2...making it basically the regular price. Came in a small milkshake glass & it was disgusting. Was barely frozen and the pina colda flavor wasn't there, just too milky. Ordered my food & specified a bean burrito with of course, the wrong burrito showing up. Ordered a chicken taco and the taco was super dry.

The food wasn't the greatest and the staff was very hands on with each other (hugging, rubbing) and clumping together to talk smack in the middle of the restaurant. Don't think I would visit again.