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Dinner until 8pm

Dinner on the way home, without cooking

We're open until 8:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, which is late enough to catch you after work, practice or a long day. Order from the car park, the sideline or the sofa, and pick it up hot on Forest Road.

  • Open until
    8:00 PM Tue–Sat
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Closed
    Mondays

The weeknight problem

Dinner on a weeknight is rarely about wanting to cook — it's about whether there's time. By six o'clock the choice is usually between something fast and something good, and most nights fast wins. We built our ordering around the idea that it shouldn't have to.

Ordering ahead means you pick the time. If practice ends at 6:30, set pickup for 6:40 and the food is hot when you pull in rather than sitting in a warming bag. Tacos, burritos and quesadillas all hold up on a short drive; loaded fries hold heat better than nachos if you're going further out.

For a family, ordering a mix works better than everyone getting their own plate: a tray of nachos or loaded fries in the middle, a few tacos, a burrito or two, and rice and beans on the side. It stretches further and there's something for everyone.

Family dinner ideas
  • A tray of loaded fries plus assorted tacos
  • Burritos for the adults, quesadillas for the kids
  • Rice and beans on the side to stretch it
  • Tres leches for dessert

Good dinner orders

Quesabirrias

Rich, satisfying and the most dinner-feeling item we make.

Burritos

A full meal in one hand.

Loaded fries

Shareable, hearty and holds heat on the drive.

Tortas

Toasted bolillo with classic Mexican fillings.

Rice & beans

The sides that turn takeout into a proper dinner.

Tres leches

Dessert without a second stop.

See the full menu

Why weeknights work here

Open until 8pm

Tuesday through Saturday, late enough for after-work pickup.

Cooked to your slot

Timed to when you said you'd arrive.

Feeds a family

Mix shareables and individual items to cover everyone.

Something for picky eaters

Cheese quesadillas and plain builds are always available.

On the way home

Right on Forest Road heading west out of Lynchburg.

Family run

A small family kitchen cooking for other families.

Dinner pickup near Lynchburg

Find us at 17980 Forest Rd Ste D, Forest, VA 24551 — on the Forest Road corridor, convenient if you're heading toward Boonsboro, Forest or Bedford.

Later evening orders are best placed a bit ahead, since some slow-cooked items are limited to what we braised that day.

Remember Sunday closes at 3:00 PM and we're closed on Mondays.

17980 Forest Rd Ste D, Forest, VA 24551

Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Dinner sorted

Order now, choose a pickup time, and drive home with it hot.

Frequently asked questions

How late are you open for dinner?

Until 8:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday we close at 3:00 PM, and we're closed Mondays.

What's best for a family dinner?

A shareable like loaded fries or nachos plus assorted tacos, burritos and a couple of quesadillas covers most tables.

Does the food travel well?

Yes — tacos are double-stacked, burritos are wrapped tight, and we can pack sauces on the side.

Can I order right before closing?

Check available pickup times on the ordering page; the last slots fill up before the 8pm close.

Do you have dessert?

Tres leches and rotating sweet specials.

Is there anything for kids?

Cheese quesadillas, plain bean burritos and simple tacos are the usual kid orders.

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