El Saucito

Food was pretty good for lunch– though restroom was foul– wish we had popped in there first. Usually a pretty good indicator of cleanliness.

This place is a family favorite. The food is fast, good, and affordable. The servers are friendly and accommodating. The only downside is the beverage menu is limited to basic margaritas and a few beer selections. Margaritas taste like the mix more so than tequila.

We enjoyed our stop here while passing through the area. Nice family atmosphere and friendly service. Portions were generous. We had an awesome steak and shrimp. The chipotle pollo was labeled as sweet but had a spicy sauce. We hope to return on a future trip to check out other menu items.

LOVE LOVE LOVED! The food was hot, tasted great and it was comforting. Never had chips and salsa that tasted that great. Definitely planning a next trip!

Delicious, huge portions, and cheap. The service was prompt, but not pushy. The restaurant is clean and adorable decorated.

Fantastic service. Warm and friendly staff. Food was excellent and authentic. It will become a regular place to eat Mexican when in South Hill VA.

Very clean and friendly restaurant, kinda small. Good menu choices with lunch specials. Good prices. The chips and salsa are great. This was my first time here and I will be back!!!

Excellent service! Great atmosphere and the food was phenomenal! We had the bison brisket and d steamed shrimp paired with a nice white wine blend! Will definitely come back!

Friendly and tasty Mexican restaurant with decent beer selection in bottles and a few options on tap. Vegetarians, ask plenty of questions even if ordering from the «vegetarian» part of the menu. Just off the interstate.

Pretty decent food. As close to authentic as I’ve had in this part of the country. Husband ordered carne asada tacos and they came with what I think was Tamarind sauce. It was pretty awesome. I got fish tacos and my only complaint was that it wasn’t served with lemon or lime wedges. The sauces were awesome. There was some sort of sweet white sauce they served with the chips and salsa. It’s weird. I didn’t understand or get it. Overall, pretty fresh food.

Food and service was less than appealing. This is definitely not a restaurant I would return too.

We stopped here on the way to South Carolina and we LOVED it!!! The food was amazingly authentic and delicious. The margarita was phenomenal… definitely one of the best I have ever had! The entire family enjoyed their food… and the prices were incredible. For a family of four with a 32 oz margaritas the bill was 40 bucks! We just wish el Saucito was closer to home! If you are a local or like us… just passing by… this is a MUST!!!

The fajitas here were hands-​down 5 times better than Los Cocos. You could tell all the ingredients were fresh.

OK, salad dressing with the chips is weird. Go with the fajitas! Yum! Not there fajitas burrito, but the fajitas. The Chile relleno had mashed potatoes?!? What? Overall it was mediocre but edible… Although being from Texas I judge harshly.

Delicious. Huge portions, very friendly service– owner and his wife introduced their children to ours, and the wife even offered to share the birthday Tres Leches cake she had made for herself. We were too full! The best kind of «greasy spoon;». I was fighting for southern cuisine off 85 and I’m glad I let my husband win.

This place is awesome! We weren’t sure from the location but were pleasantly surprised! A great stopping place off of I-​85! We ordered the mixed grill plate special (called the mocajete). A ton of food for 2 people to split and so fresh and delicious! We are picky with Mexican food as our family is from Mexico. This was on point. The service was quick and everyone was super friendly. Couldn’t ask for more.

Very good authentic Mexican food. The portions are very large for the price and the service is always good. I have tried different dishes and have been pleased every time. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

very good Mexican food, and a nice surprise. I was planning to have McDonald’s right across the street as I was travelling along the I-​85, then I saw this place, gave it a try and it was unforgettable! The grill is very good and in big serving, with beef, scallop and shrimp. It tastes so good when served with the rice in their sauce. Definitely give this place a try if you’re passing by!

A rare authentic Mexican restaurant for the region — we recently moved here from Los Angeles and are pretty picky about our Mexican food.
El Saucito opened late last year (2013) and seems to have settled on a pretty big but solid menu. The servings are large, but the quality of ingredients seems really good (very tender meats, fresh veggies, etc). Also, they just got their ABC license so they’ve got beer and margaritas now.
I’ve gotten into a habit of breaking from the menu and ordering a grande burrito with carnitas (grilled pork) and salsa verde on top. Awesome meal.
Service is still developing, but if you’re passing by on 85, the hours are good (open till 9 or 10 at night), and the kitchen is quick and efficient. Definitely worth a stop!