La Pasadita Tacos & Burritos — Restaurant in Roanoke Rapids

The real surprise in this restaurant was the presentation of the food. It was excellent. If the pictures on the menu were actually as attractive as the plate was prepared, it would have been an improvement. The food was colorful and fresh neatly arranged on the plate and tasted equally as good. There were slices of avocado that were very fresh and perfectly placed on the plate to make the meal look colorful & appetizing.

The food was surprisingly good after looking at the old building. The service was "ok" because it was tough to communicate with a waiter that didn't speak any English. We finally just pointed at the menu and he brought us some food. The menu has no prices listed and that was a shot in the dark. The restaurant is very authentic Mexican in its original condition. I believe this building was one of the original KFC restaurants back in the 80s.

Three tacos served as a meal was about $12-$13. Fajitas were about $20 and a...

This is a hidden gem in Roanoke Rapids. We love Don Juan too, but the quality and authenticity of the food here knocks it out of the park for the same price - don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior! Everything we ordered was perfectly flavorful and well presented with generous portions. The meat fell off the bone in the caldo de res (beef soup). Also pictured - shrimp in garlic sauce, adobada sopes (fried masa cakes topped with marinated pork), and al pastor tacos. The menu is surprisingly expansive and there are plenty of adventurous options....

We showed up 45 minutes before closing. Enough time to get take out. The open sign was on, the door was open, and a customer had just come out. We went in and were greeted. While she said she'd get the menu another person came up and said they were closed. We said we just wanted to take out. Then, the 2 spoke back and forth in Chinese. Then the 2nd person asked us to leave. We were very upset. Walked out, went 2 doors up to the Mexican restaurant next to the gas station, and had one of the best Mexican dinners ever. Skip the Chines and get...