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    ABI Restaurant

    3.5 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Mexican, Salvadoran
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jason B.

    Amazing authentic food in a English pub meet Mexican cantina atmosphere. Huge amounts of food at great price; the fajita burrito was the biggest I've ever seen, the weekend-only chicken soup was very flavorful. The papuasas and tamales were perfectly done and flavored. If not that hungry, suggest sharing a meal.

    Hannah H.

    About a 2-2.5: My husband and I came to Abi Restaurant, as I'd always been curious about it when I would drive to/from work. It's located in a plaza, next to Tippy's Tacos, across the Huntington Metro station. The restaurant was started off in Arlington in '86, by Chef Abi Valle. They offer Salvadorean and Mexican cuisine, in which the menu offers items such as soups, tostadas, fajitas, chimichangas, burritos, tacos, and pupusas. I started off with a cheese pupusa, and it was pretty okay - it had a lot of cheese in, and there was no need for the hot sauce or the slaw that it came with, as it was fine on its own. I also tried their corn tamale, which was more on the runny side T____T My husband had a bistec (steak) platter, and the meat itself was very tough; this came with a side of bland rice and underseasoned veggies, which made the dish quite underwhelming. I had the chimichanga platter, and I was disappointed - the chimichanga was not deep-fried, but the tortilla itself was slightly heated on a non-stick skillet; the filling was okay (I had the steak), but I just wasn't a fan of the soft wrap that should have been crispy! Service was nice, but a little MIA, and there were more people getting their drinks at the bar rather than ordering the food. I'm glad I was able to try out Abi but would not go back! +cheesy pupusas +chimichangas not deep-fried +runny elotes +MIA service

    Navia G.

    Delicious pupusas. Homemade tortillas. High-quality beef used for steak tacos. Fresh veggies. Clean, spacious dining room with eternal immediate seating. This place does both Mexican and Salvadorian food well, and they have become my go-to place when I'm in town and can't make it to Guapo's. I've eaten in and done take-out. Service is so-so, but I can let it go when the food is this good.

    Pupusas pork and cheese
    Gib B.

    I have to give another 5stars to this rest'n. Although the outside looks quiet, but the food is so nice. I tried the Pupusas like other recommended. It was very nice and so cheap!! My entree was chicken/shrimp/beef on a hot plate, I forgot the name. It served with 3 pieces of flat bread and side dish. We have to wrap everything together, it was fun and delicious. !!!

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    Patricia M.

    The food here brings me back to home. The waitress was great and food was awesome! I ordered lomo saltado, pupusas and sopa de res. Portions exceed expectations and freshness was here. May take a minute to receive food but it's worth the wait, IT'S FRESH!! It's 'home' cooked not fast food ;)

    This is the address of the restaurant near the Huntington metro.

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    Been coming for years. Las Pupusas con todo de arroz. Chefs kiss. Siempre buen servicio de las dueñas.

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    Service is bad and the food is one of the worst I've had they don't even deserve the tip they automatically add to bill.

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    Las Delicias Deli

    4.5(4 reviews)
    12.5 mi

    My criteria is a bit high was it comes to pupusas since I grew up eating authentic ones at home. I…read moreordered 2 pupusas from here, one which I assume was supposed to be pork and one beans and cheese. The "pork" one was not authentic as it was basically tomato blended with cheese. It was still good because it almost tasted like a tortilla filled with pink pasta sauce but I knew it wasn't the real deal. The bean and cheese one was good. For 2 pupusas it was a little under $5 and came with the pickled cabbage and tomato sauce. Two was filling but I maybe could have gone for 3. The staff was very kind. They do have a variety of items on their menu. Do not be confused by the outside like I was. It does appear to be just a liquor store on the outside but the deli is located at the back of the store, if you keep walking to the back when you enter.

    As I was dog sitting and Brandywine Maryland and discovered that New York deli, I was craving tacos…read moreand this particular place showed up in my Google and Yelp search. This place is located in a convenience store, so when you're approaching the address, it's not very obvious that this place is located inside due to the lack of signage. This place has limited hours and I believe they open early for breakfast and close at 4:00 p.m. I originally wanted to call in my order, but didn't see a decent menu online and/or prices, so I made my way there. I got there maybe about 20 minutes before they closed as I saw the chairs up on top of the tables in their seating area. I immediately just ordered the carne asada tacos, the pork pupusas and the cheese pupusa. I took it to go, brought it inside my car and because I didn't eat lunch and it was almost dinner time, I literally picked up the cheese pupusa and ate it in my car. It was piping hot and delicious. I didn't even put the little salad / hot sauce on top as I was really hungry. Overall it was really good. Of course, I moved on to the taco and thought it was kinda small, but thought to myself I should have ordered one more. I think it was comparable to the price that I paid, but for someone that was hungry I knew that maybe four wouldn't not be enough but thankfully the pupusas filled me up. I didn't finish my food completely as I drove home because I wanted to really sit down and try the food. My overall feedback on the tacos is to probably ask them to make my tacos medium rare if at all possible. Secondly, I would probably order at least five and maybe four pupusas. I think that would satisfy my craving and I would be full. I love supporting small businesses so if you are in the area, please stop by and try out this place.

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    El Pulgarcito Restaurant - Enchiladas Salvadorano

    El Pulgarcito Restaurant

    4.0(70 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    It's been a while since I've been here, but I was a regular when I lived in the area. When I do get…read moreout to the DC area, I do try to make it in here. Solid food at good prices. It's definitely worth trying all the flavor combinations. Service is always pretty fast and the little interaction I've had, as someone who mostly just orders a takeout when I'm buying from here, has always been pleasant.

    El Pulgarcito is one of my favorite spots to visit for pupusas. Ever since living in NOVA I've been…read moreintroduced to pupusas, and this is bar far the best pupusas in NOVA! El Pulgacito is a small cozy spot this sits in the El Salvador settled neighborhood called "Chirilagua," after the city in El Salvador of the same name. Known for its authenticity you can't go wrong for some great Central American cuisine. The pupusa portions are massive compared to other places, if I'm hungry I can only eat two. You have been warned going on thinking you can knock down four lol. My favorites are the steak and pork. Their curtido is the best I've had as well that comes with the pupusas, and it's slightly mixed with warm salsa and it's just so good. My go to drink is the Tamarindo, I'm not sure if they make it in house, but it seems as if they do. If you are into tamarind drinks and flavor, it's a go to for sure. I just call it the Central American sweet tea lol. The only other dishes I've tried were the Lomo Saltado and the enchilada, although they were ok, I personally wouldn't get them again based on the taste, portion, and price point of the pupusas. The service is always nice and attentive. You can't go wrong here if you are in the area be sure to grab you a pupusa.

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    La Campesina Restaurant - Krispy chicken quesadilla

    La Campesina Restaurant

    4.6(128 reviews)
    10.4 mi

    La Campesina is my go-to restaurant whenever I'm craving authentic, homestyle Mexican food. The…read morevegetarian enchiladas and fried plantains are my favorites. The meat options were also greatly appreciated by my friends who joined me at the restaurant. Ask for the in-house spicy salsa if you like a kick of spice. The prices are very reasonable for the generous portion sizes. The service is friendly, and the food arrived in a decent amount of time even when the restaurant was busy. Definitely recommend visiting this restaurant when you're in the area.

    After adventuring out into DC during the weekend, my partner and I wanted to grab some food close…read moreto the metro stops in Falls Church or Fairfax. I wasn't feeling up to the big chains and places I wanted to try seemed to close early. Luckily this place was open and I had been wanting to try it for a while. Definitely it let a hidden gem! There are some parking spots right in front, although not many. There is a decent amount of seating, but it would be tight if you had a large party. My partner did note that the bathrooms weren't that great. You immediately get served complementary chips and salsa. They were pretty basic, but not bad. We ordered the following: + Papusas (Pork and Cheese & Loroco and Cheese) - Decent, although I prefer the Loroco (an edible flower bud). + Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Yummy, especially the sauce which mixes well with their hot/spicy sauce too! I could do without the salad dressing. + Camarones con Calabeza (shrimp dish) - Same as above! Note they leave the tails on. + Natural Juices (Mango and Maranon) - So refreshing! I loved the Maranon (cashew apple) was a wonderful burst of tropical sweetness with a subtle nutty taste. I appreciate that for the pupusas they had the foresight to provide my partner and I two plates so we could sphere the papusas. The portion sizes of the entrees were great for the price. It did take a while for the staff to swing by so that we could get boxes and the check. Note that credit cards and mobile pay are accepted. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back again to try more items on their menu.

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    Pupuseria Doña Azucena

    Pupuseria Doña Azucena

    4.0(227 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    My partner and I love coming here for the pupusas!! The price is super reasonable, and they are…read morefresh and authentic. I love the tomato juice and little sides that come with them too. We got them to go and I wish I took pictures - but I probably didn't because I was too focused on how delicious they are. By the time we got home they were still super hot, fresh, and yummy! Service has always been smooth and fast for to-go orders; it's always ready when I arrive so I just walk in and walk out. Will continue to come here regularly!

    Apparently this is a late night (for us middle age folk) hotspot, we got here around 9pm on a…read moreSaturday and they were packed out, we got the last table. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, a meat pie and a side of refried beans; hubby got two pupusas - bean/cheese and pork/bean. We also got refrescas, I got the melon/pina and he got tamarindo. The melon one was delish, mostly canteloupe flavor. The tamarindo was a little tart for me but still good. Important to know (and I did) but enchiladas at a Salvadoran place are not the same as Mexican or Tex-Mex enchiladas; they're what Mexican cuisines would call tostadas. Chicken, cabbage, cheese, a tomato slice, and a slice of hard boiled egg on a deep fried corn tortilla. These were delicious and the favorite part of my meal. I was worried that pickled cabbage would over power the other flavors but it didn't. They were great. The refried beans were so-so, I probably would skip them next time and the side portion is tiny. The meat pie was great though, I would get that again too. I had a bite of one of my husband's pupusas and it was good but I liked my enchiladas better. The prices here are extremely inexpensive. Our whole dinner was like $20 plus tax/tip I think. That's almost unheard of. The main issue is that they brought my food out very fast and then another 20 minutes til my husband got his. They could work a bit on timing orders a bit better. I shared, fear not, but orders should come out together. It's not a huge deal but an area for improvement.

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    Pupuseria Doña Azucena - Pastel de Carne ($1)  on the left and a Pupusa ($1.50) on the right

    Pastel de Carne ($1) on the left and a Pupusa ($1.50) on the right

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