The Bebedero
by Charlottesville29
225 W. Main Street . Charlottesville, VA . (434) 234-3763
http://www.thebebedero.com/
Why The Bebedero?
Usually you have to choose. Do you want traditional Mexican food from recipes that date back generations – the type you might find at your favorite dive or taco truck? Or, do you want a more refined atmosphere, polished service, and a well-kept bar?
At The Bebedero, you can have it all. In the kitchen, Yuliana Perez-Vasquez, of Veracruz, and Cesar Gazpar-Perez, of Puebla, prepare the same family recipes they enjoyed growing up in Mexico. In the front of the house, meanwhile, Charlottesvlle’s best restaurant management company, Ten Course Hospitality, runs the show. Throw in a dazzling, vibrant scene and expertly crafted mezcal and tequila cocktails, and you’ve got a night out that is both festive and delicious.
What to Order
The menu changes frequently, so not every pick will always be available. Below are our favorite items, the chefs’ picks, and appearances in Five Finds on Friday, where a chef or personality has named a dish from The Bebedero as one of the best in town.
Our Picks
- Nachos
- Ceviche
- Vegetable Torta
- Camarones Veracruz
- Del Mar Stew
- Homemade Mexican Chocolate Flan
Chefs’ Picks
- Caldo de Camarones
- Camarones Veracruz
Five Finds on Friday Picks
- Nachos — Kelley Tripp (The Fitzroy); River Hawkins (The Bebedero)
- Nachos and Margaritas — Melissa Boardman (Fleurie)
- Cheese Sauce — Clare Terni (Ten Course Hospitality)
- Empanadas — John Hoffman (Keswick Hall)
- Ceviche — Alex Bryant (Tom Tom Founders Festival)
- La Chicana Burger — Stephanie DeVaux (Holmes Dinner Club)
- Fish Tacos — Julie Vu Whitaker (Vu Noodles)
- La Lura Loca – Sidney Hall (Moon Maiden’s Delights)
Photo by Tom McGovern