Sanctuary dmz

This location is bigger than their other. It was a little hard to find, however. Still great food and atmosphere.

I am a fan of the concept, but not the execution. Tacos combined with mixed drinks and beer and there is a brewery right next store. Seems like a formula for success... IN THEORY. The actuality is the the tacos you could make just as good at home which makes everything else just average. The food here is average. Service was okay, food was average. Probably 2 stars, but 3 stars because of the location.

Beer. Tacos. Great setting.Nothing more really needs to be said because that's exactly what you get. Simple. Delicious. Fun. If you are looking for an upscale place, this isn't that. If you want to hand out with friends in a comfortable place and a great staff. This is it.

Simple drinks and eats! A fun place to just hang out and grab a couple drinks. The tacos were $4 each and they were great, I love the make your own taco sheets! Service was great and the food came out fast.

A little off the beaten path tucked back by a brewery and a stone fired pizza trailer. The waitress encouraged me to try an orange crush which was amazing! The tacos were super filling, I chose to order two beef tacos with a sanctuary style shell (soft taco, cheese, hard taco, filling) and a pulled pork taco with a sanctuary style shell, and then I had a shrimp taco with a hard shell and a side of Cole slaw. Everything was amazing and super filling. Will definitely be back the next time we visit Virginia!

Located in the Norfolk Colony in the heart of Lamberts Point neighborhood is a taco bar with a pretty cool vibe! Inside, there is a long bar, picnic table seating and a foosball table. Several tv's on the walls and some cool art hangs as well. There is also outside seating and ample parking.The ordering is simple: they give you a pencil and this little taco bar check off sheet. A basic taco is $4 while some items have an up charge. You select your style of taco shell (hard/soft), your protein, and the fixings. I ordered a BBQ Chicken and a ground beef just how I like it. It was delicious! I didn't see the option to be able to order some chips and salsa which I would have loved. Maybe I missed it?Our server mentioned Happy Hour went until 8pm and recommended their Margaritas. We will do that next time.I'm looking forward to the weather warning up and returning for some drinks and more tacos. As a side note, this is right off of the ERT (Elizabeth River Trail) if you are cruising along on your bike!

Went last night for a few drinks and tacos. Had the shrimp tacos... DELICIOUS. Next time coming with a bigger appetite. Great place to relax and friendly service.

This is our Go To spot for lunch and dinner.The tacos are amazingly consistent and fresh. Did I mention fairly priced?Then there's the people looking after everyone who comes in the door. Lauren and Clark are the reason this place rocks. The vibe is upbeat and yet chill. A true neighborhood gem.We love this place!BD

The atmosphere at the Sanctuary is two fold. The chef makes an extraordinary taco! Always consistently delicious. But the drawing card is Lauren! She brings out the life in all of us!! It is a gift that we will always return to!We thank you all for such an uplifting evening!!!Laura and Dick

Really expected this to be good having gone to the original location many times but the service was incredibly disappointing. Perhaps there's a shortage or someone out sick but it just shouldn't take 2 hours to get 3 tacos! The tacos were fine, a little cold but it took 30 minutes to flag down anyone to help us, we had to go to the bar to get helped and everything took a very long time. Even getting waters for the table took 45 minutes! I much preferthe smaller location for the intimate atmosphere and great service.