If you're looking for a new restaurant close to the University of Richmond campus, don't look back. No, seriously. Go to Don't Look Back.

With a pub-like ambiance and a Mexican-style menu, you'll definitely get the best of both worlds at Don't Look Back. Their most popular menu items are their tacos which you can customize yourself by selecting your favorite meats, tortilla style, and toppings. They also have a full bar with extensive tequila and margarita options.

Located in close proximity to the Byrd Theatre and Bev's Homemade Ice Cream, you can definitely make a night out of your visit to Don't Look Back. Start your night out with either some chips and salsa or some of their loaded nachos and one of the special beers on tap. Be sure to go during their happy hour, which runs from 3-7pm.

Their excellent happy hour isn't the only special they offer throughout the week; stop by on a Wednesday night for special nacho pricing. If you're looking for a new brunch place to try this upcoming weekend, they offer tasty options such as breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros.

On my visit to Don't Look back this past week, my friend and I sat outside on the patio out back after waiting at the bar for the table. The patio is decorated with an eye-catching and colorful mural which made my experience esthetically appealing.

We started out our meal with chips, salsa, and guacamole, which I would highly suggest. They tasted extremely fresh and were the perfect start to our meal.

When choosing your tacos, you have your option of meat, tortilla, and style. Some of the meat options included chorizo, shrimp, carnitas, and pulled chicken. You then have the option of either corn or flour tortillas, and then can choose between gringo or traditional style. Gringo style includes cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa where traditional includes cilantro, red onion and lime. For my meal I chose a pulled chicken and shrimp taco, both gringo style on corn tortillas. The meat was spiced very well and the toppings were both flavorful and fresh.

As far as atmosphere, Don't Look Back is a more relaxed and fun pub-like scene. I appreciated the untraditional Mexican restaurant atmosphere because it provided a unique experience. I would highly suggest this restaurant, especially to students at the University of Richmond. Keep in mind that they have extended hours at night until 2 a.m., so its the perfect option for late weekend nights. To find out more information about Don't Look back, visit their website

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