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Continental Divide

811 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4531
434-984-0143
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Ranked #56 of 263 restaurants in Charlottesville
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Price range: INR0 - INR446
Cuisines: American
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East coast
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Not family friendly but very lively for an evening out. Good southwestern fare and great margaritias. Would not recommend for families with kids but a fun bar atmosphere. Really have to look for it because they don't even have a sign....and it was packed. So that kind of speaks for itself. More

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USA
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Cville institution - "get in here." My favorites are everyone else's: the margaritas, the red, white, and blue nachos, and the chicken tostada w/pumpkin muffin and black beans. Enjoy! More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We came at 6pm on a Saturday. Eight of us and they worked us in to one of their large booths without a wait. An hour later there was a line out the door. The menu had something for even the pickiest among us. We were served quickly by a friendly and efficient server. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

I love the food and margaritas. I used to eat here all the time, with no problem. The last time I went I took my 16 month old daughter, early on a week night. BIG mistake. Children are not welcome in this establishment. There are no seating options for children and the menu asks you to take your baby outside... More

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Lynchburg, Virginia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

I'm from the Lynchburg area, but was in C-Ville for a concert. Got a recommendation from one of my friends about this place. The place doesn't even have a sign marking where its located. Just a simple Neon sign saying "Get in Here". The food was absolutely fantastic. The place is pretty small, and every table was full. My friend... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Consistently good food at this Tex-Mex hole-in-the-wall. Always crowded with graduate students when UVa is in session. The margaritas are, hands-down, the best in Charlottesville. Ask for the bartender's special with your choice of tequila. I can handle one, maybe two. The tuna tostada is wonderful. More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
Top Contributor
60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Great food. Fabulous margaritas but count on noise especially if you go after 7. But it's fun, young and vibrant. Try the Tuna Tostada! More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

We went to this place (which has no sign outside btw) for some mexican food. It was fantastic, the food the service, the atmosphere was perfect. I had the spicy nachos, the bean burrito and my wife had the veggie fajta and we really enjoyed our food. My friend though ordered te Tuna which wasnt well cooked, but other than... More

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Seattle, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

I lived in Charlottesville for 2.5 years and this is by far my favorite restaurant there. Everytime I go back it is my first stop. There nachos are the best I have ever had (the regular ones, though the Red Hot & Blue are nice to mix it up here and there). The Santa Fe Enchilda is so good that... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
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This is one of our favorite C'ville restaurants. Awesome food with a Mexican theme. The Red Hot Blues can't be missed! Especially with the Wait-a-Minute sauce which is a delicious mango salsa. Margaritas are phenomenal. Santa Fe enchiladas are yummy. Definitely pick something that comes with a pumpkin muffin! Be warned though- it gets crowded and it gets loud! If... More

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