Abuelita's takes its name from the Spanish word for grandmother, and the menu is built around that idea: guisos, rotating stews served as the centerpiece of a plate that starts with rice and beans. The restaurant describes its approach as homemade cooking using traditional techniques and simple ingredients, aiming for the feeling of a family table rather than a restaurant line.
It operates as a neighborhood spot in Southside Richmond, with both dine-in and drive-thru service available. Beyond the guisos, salsa shows up often in what regulars order.
Abuelita's was named to Richmond magazine's Best of 2025 list and has been covered by The Infatuation.
It operates as a neighborhood spot in Southside Richmond, with both dine-in and drive-thru service available. Beyond the guisos, salsa shows up often in what regulars order.
Abuelita's was named to Richmond magazine's Best of 2025 list and has been covered by The Infatuation.