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Really understand why this place is so popular! Came here with some friends and had a lovely…read moreexperience. We were sat right away and I was surprised at how big the restaurant is (way bigger than it looks from the outside!). I started with a hibiscus margarita, which was delicious. Then we ordered a few things to split, including: guac and tostadas, charred cabbage, gorditas with chorizo, aguachile negro, and the beef short rib platter. The charred cabbage was the biggest sleeper hit. It was so flavorful and unlike anything I've ever had before. Everything else was delicious, although the aguachile was probably my least favorite of what we tried. We finished with the rose water tres leches and the dulce de leche crepes. The tres leches were pretty good but the crepes were amazing. I don't usually love dulce de leche, but it was definitely a standout.

Overall, I had a positive experience dining at Cielo Rojo. The restaurant has a very inviting…read morespace, and it appears to be very kid-friendly. If you are planning to visit during popular dining hours, it might be worth it to make a reservation. We arrived during a weekend around 5:30 pm, and the place was somewhat empty. However, by 6-6:15 pm, the place was PACKED. I was a very surprised (in a good way) that the menu was a bit smaller compared to other Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants in the area. I necessarily do not think the smaller menu is a bad thing because, with a smaller menu, a restaurant can focus on preparing everything well (i.e., it's easier to do a good job with 20-item menu versus a 50+-item menu). For my dining pleasure, I went with the enchiladas suizas with a few margaritas. Overall, I thought my plate was very delicious; however, other diners at my table and I noticed that the portion sizes were a bit small for the price. Perhaps, the restaurant uses higher quality ingredients for its dishes. Although the margarita sizes might appear to be small, they definitely are not "small" in power/punch, so the $13-$18 price range is appropriate. My favorite margarita of the night definitely was the El Jardinero, which was a wonderful mix of carrot, cilantro, peach, lime and a semi-spicy pepper of sorts. Collectively, we all thought the service was exceptional because our waitress constantly visited the table. Personally, I thought it was a bit overkill, but that's a very, very minor complaint based on my very, very personal preference.

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Muoi Tieu

4.3(39 reviews)

I love this place!!! Have eaten here a few times and even have picked up grocery items they have in…read morestock. You really can't go wrong with the pork vermercelli which comes with a yummy salad mix. Tender pieces of seasoned slices of pork. I also tried an order of their fries which, seriously were the best of the best. Light and parsley seasoned with a texture that is divine. I live up the street and no excuse for me not coming in weekly. I've tried all of the pizza joints and other restaurants in town and this place is the freshest and healthiest of the lot. The new Mom owner is ever present and very hands on. They will be here for a longggggggg time!

Really cute place in takoma park. Loved the way the interior was decorated with French influence…read more They have a pretty straightforward menu with a lot of classic Vietnamese dishes and then some. We were looking for a place with gluten free options and they have plenty here! They even have a gluten free fish sauce which was great. The food had lots of fresh herbs and the staff were really nice at introducing us to some dishes we didn't know. I got the vermicelli noodle bowl and it was perfect for the warm weather. I definitely felt satisfied and full after but also not weighed down and heavy.

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Busboys and Poets

4.0(852 reviews)

1.5 mi•Takoma

Busboys and Poets in Takoma Park remains one of my favorite spots in the area. The atmosphere is…read morealways buzzing and creative, but the food and service are what keep us coming back. The Food: If you're coming here, you have to get the Nachos and the Firecracker Shrimp. * Nachos: The portion sizes are massive--perfect for sharing (or not!). They don't skimp on the toppings, and the flavors are perfectly balanced. * Firecracker Shrimp: These are a total standout. The sauce has the perfect amount of kick and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. The Service: A huge shoutout to Tiana at the bar! She is absolutely fantastic--super attentive, friendly, and makes a mean drink. She really elevated our experience and made us feel right at home. Whether you're looking for a spot to grab a full meal or just some great apps and drinks at the bar, this location delivers. We'll definitely be back soon!

The food and service were solid. I had an omelet, toast and grits and enjoyed. We were there on a…read moreSunday morning but it wasn't terribly crowded so it was a very quiet, relaxing breakfast. I'll probably try something with a little more flavor next time.

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Seoul Food DC

4.4(511 reviews)

1.5 mi

Incredible place! I loved the food, customer service, and the atmosphere. It's a great location and…read moreambience. My group enjoyed the pan-fried grandma's dumplings, korean friend 'chicken', and scallion pancakes, among other great items. Desserts are also a highlight here, we loved the caramelized apple sweet buns. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Alison Amazing food service and ambiance with plenty of…read moreoptions for any diet. The restaurant is really cute too with plenty of plants. We got grandma's noodles, janchi bento, broccoli and fried chicken bento and pistachio cake. The janchi bento and cake were my favorite but everything was great. I also love the QR code ordering concept. I'll come back with my husband!

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Bibimbap with chicken and shiitake mushrooms, cabbage kimchi, kimchi japchae

Sticky Fingers Bakery

3.8(1k reviews)

1.5 mi•Takoma

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Coworkers ordered these directly from Sticky Fingers Bakery for me as a gift. The flavors below are…read morethe ones I tried and my review: Red velvet cupcake--my favorite! Very moist and the icing is delicious and creamy. 5/5 Birthday cake--also delicious love the sprinkles and icing, moist cupcake. 5/5 Chocolate chip--rich and moist, omg, and it had all of the chocolate I desired through and through! 5/5 Cookies and cream--great icing, a little dry on the cupcake 4/5 Chocolate covered strawberry--didn't care for the chocolate coating but the strawberry flavor is strong and I absolutely love it! I'm happy I finally found a strawberry vegan cupcake since this was my favorite flavor prior to being a vegan. 5/5 Overall, I would love to try more cupcakes and other vegan treats from this bakery as I was thoroughly impressed.

Super small storefront, no place to sit, kind and fast service, decadent desserts. We tried the…read moresweet and salty cookie, the s'mores cookie, and the Mocha cupcake. Everything looked delicious in the bakery section. The sweet and salty cookie was soft and delicious and balanced. The s'mores cookie had good flavor but was very dry. I was nervous because the cupcake was so hard and the paper was kind of stuck to it, but the flavor was incredible. I want to go back to try the brownies.

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Olive Lounge & Grill

4.4(173 reviews)

Overall: great prices, delicious food, okay service, casual ambiance, single stall inclusive…read morerestrooms, changing table, kids menus, and high chairs available They have a great happy hour and different daily specials. There is so much to love about the menu. Everything we ate was delicious, but overall we are just wildly impressed with the prices. We rarely eat that much quality food for the prices you pay here. I love how many vegetables they have on the menu and the meat was cooked perfectly.

It was one of the hottest days of summer, and my partner and I were in the Takoma Park…read moreneighbourhood on the hunt for somewhere to grab Happy Hour (HH)! We strolled the beautiful and quaint neighbourhood for a little, until we found Olive Lounge!! After taking a glance at their HH menu -- our decision was easy, the food and drink options were just what we were looking forward to!! I can happily report that the food was DELICIOUS & truly represented what you would want from a Middle Eastern restaurant. I was ecstatic to have their grilled halloumi & their beef and chicken kabob with kidreh and tzatziki was 10/10!!! The aromatic seasonings and flavours with the kabobs were divine, and perfectly complimented the kidreh (spiced rice, garlic, chick peas). My husband had the Takoma Burger which was equally fantastic - and only $10 with a side of fries on Tuesday!! We will definitely be back to explore their HH and dinner menus more!!! This restaurant is definitely worth a visit (or several)!!

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The Za'atar crusted salmon bowl. Delicious!

LOCAVINO

4.4(136 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great local business to support. Love the food and the wine selection is great. Pop in to buy a…read morebottle after shopping in the area. On the menu flatbreads are still my favorite, but family members like the pastas. Decor is comfortable with good lighting and attractive, nice for meal or happy hour, drop in before or after a movie. They seem to have fixed the odor that sometimes came wafting up from the ice skating offices below ( stagnant watery smell). Glad they added some outdoor tables a few years back so its a nice treat on a sunny day overlooking veterans plaza with the ice skating rink in the winter and outdoor activities in the summer.

Run, don't walk to Locavino's happy hour! From 4-7 pm, they have 25% off food and drink specials…read more They allowed us to taste different wines before selecting your glass of choice! I'm a red wine kinda girl so I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and committed to the Bonavita Tinto Wine. I could taste the mixed berries in every sip. It was only $7 for a glass - what a steal! My friends ordered the bruschetta and jerkalaya as entrees. For dessert, we went with the mousse and the banana bread pudding. Everything was SO good, no complaints. We enjoyed the cozy, classy atmosphere so much we stayed for 3 hours chatting. It's a hidden gem in DTSS, and we will be back!

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Wine bottles to buy!

Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe

4.1(710 reviews)

0.1 mi

Mandalay is always wonderful. We have been loyal customers since they arrived in Silver Spring at…read moreleast 20 years ago. We don't live close by any longer, but we keep coming back to this family-owned gem. There is no other food like it in the area. The tastes are exotic for the adventurous, and there is much for the picky eater to choose from, also. Thank you for treating us so well, Mandalay.

A family Burmese restaurant in downtown Silver Spring. It's been there for years, and loved by…read morelocals. We ordered its signature Green Tea Leaf Salad and pork belly in an onion curry. Both were good with mild flavors. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was like a home. It looked kind of old and outdated and I think the restaurant needs an upgrade. I was worried about parking in downtown area but pleasantly surprised to find a public parking lot by the restaurant. That's really cool!

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Green Tea Leaf Salad

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I think Burmese food look, looks not attractive if you compare to another Asian food but the taste is second to none.

Red Hound Pizza

4.6(51 reviews)

"Have you tried Red Hound Pizza? They have Sicilian pizza and softserve ice cream." Say no more!…read more This place is amazing - their menu changes based on the season's best ingredients and everything is sourced locally. The day we visited, they had a margherita pizza and a veggie (mozzarella, Italian dandelions, sun-dried tomatoes, whipped goat chevre & hot honey). I'm still not sure what an Italian dandelion is, but it tasted great. But my favorite was the soft-serve, Honey Cardamon Lemon with Pistachios. Inventive and yummy! FYI, you can order the soft-serve when you order your pizza, but pick it up at the end of your meal so it doesn't melt. The food tastes great, but most of all, it's local and family-owned. Definitely in my standard rotation of pizza places. You should definitely get out to Takoma Park and try Red Hound!

Delicious pizza with a phenomenal crust. This is closest to what I'd call Sicilian-style with…read morewhat's almost a focaccia dough--but more toothsome with a wheatier flavor. We tried the veggie and meat pizzas and agreed the veggie was the tastiest. Also had the soft serve and a slice of cake. Not as exceptional as the pizza but still yummy. Very nice staff. Took about 30 minutes for our two pizzas to come out and we enjoyed being outside in the back where they have a few simple picnic tables set up. Expect lots of people on a Friday evening but well worth the wait!

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Pistachio soft serve with homemade strawberry jam. Best ice cream in the DMV!

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Blueberry cornbread soft serve with crumbles

San Pancho

4.5(140 reviews)

I can attest - the food at San Pancho is still banging!! If you're at all close to Takoma Park, you…read moregotta go. I crave their cali burrito all the time, so I was so happy to have it again. Every component is perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. I did really want to try their breakfast burrito and was sad (& surprised) they aren't open for breakfast on Mondays, because online it says they are. Anyways, we got there right when they opened for dinner and others clearly had the same idea. You order inside at the counter, sit and they bring you your food. Our food did take awhile to come out though, and we were giving the tables around us side eye for getting their food before us. We devoured our chips and salsa in the meantime. All 3 salsas are amazing and worth getting! They went great on the burrito too. Matcha horchata and Arnold Palmer were refreshing, and I appreciate the more inventive drinks than your standard taqueria. And now onto the main event... THE California burrito. Man, it made me happy to be alive. We sat on the patio and it was lovely, and shaded by the umbrellas.

@sanpanchoburritos recently blew up on TikTok, so you know the wife and I had to try it!…read more We took a trip here yesterday and it was super busy with over 50 people here at one time. The inside was full and the outside was also very busy with people waiting for their orders. This place was very efficient though with getting people their orders in the order received. We waited maybe 25 minutes for the two drinks we had and two burritos. For the drinks we got there lemonade which you can tell was freshly squeezed. You could taste the natural lemon juice from freshly squeezed lemons here no concentrate. I also got a Mexican hot chocolate because my wife loves hot chocolate. We also got breakfast burritos mine included a generous portion of barbacoa. The inside environment is very fast paced and they also have merch! I would give our visit a 9 out of 10. They were very busy but they were so efficient that it was impressive because no one was standing still and they were constantly getting orders out to people who ordered as well as delivery driver orders from apps like uber and doordash at the same time! Their tortillas are also imported from Mexico and you can tell as it adds to the authenticity of the meal. Well done guys, keep up the great work! #sanpancho