Let’s Taco ‘Bout It: El Camino
October 27, 2017
Who says there can’t be authentic Mexican food in central Virginia? Not us, and certainly not Logan and Clay, who just toured the Hispanic heritage that the Lynchburg scene has to offer. Over the next few weeks, these two will answer your deepest questions about tacos, prices, ambience and, most importantly, if you should make one of these restaurants the site of your first date!
Read below for the first review of our “Let’s Taco ‘Bout It” series. We’ll kick it off with one of our local favorites – El Camino.
The original El Camino location on Lakeside Drive is run by a local Mexican family who made their way to the States nearly ten years ago. The venue is unashamedly a whole in the wall, and their menu offers the essence of Mexican cuisine.
The authenticity of the recipes that El Camino is serving up is rivaled by very few Mexican eateries in town. Their dishes rely on meats and vegetables seasoned with cumin, oregano, and coriander – the pillar spices of true Mexican cuisine. The chips and salsa are decent, but the flavors of the entrees will undoubtedly have you coming back for more.
El Camino is about a 10-minute drive from campus, so you’ll need a ride. Parking is limited, so round up your amigos and amigas and carpool together!
Including a tip, be prepared to spend anywhere from $9 to $14 on your meal. There’s a healthy range of portion sizes depending on what dish you want, so your expenditure is really just up to your appetite.
Like we said, El Camino is a local dive, and its appearance is somewhat lackluster. That being said, if you’re scoping out places to take your honey on a first date, we don’t suggest here. If you’ve been friends for a while though, or are looking for a solid fourth or fifth date location where first impressions are a concern of the past, El Camino is the spot.
Pro-tip: swing by Fresh Market to sample some candy for dessert on your way back to campus.