I have been here roughly a billion times since my last review. They aren't perfect but pretty…read moreclose to it in terms of consistency. A couple of feedback issues from a regular: the tostadas are too hard and please bring back the short rib for the dinner entree, which was easily the best tasting item and value of any restaurant anywhere. This place is amazing. Recommend: birria, Guac (don't add the herbs), carne asada, house margaritas with tequila, enchiladas with tres moles, and the pan frances for brunch. Thank me later. Service is always great, but please provide more napkins at the start.

Great Vegan Options (4.25/5)…read more Cielo Rojo is in an awkward location, sandwiched between a firehouse and a car shop. However, their food drives many customers to their doors. My family and I were looking for a new and different Mexican place with lots of vegan options and Google search showed me Cielo Rojo. I was happy to see a dedicated vegan menu and some excellent reviews so we gave it a try. Overall we were pleased with the unique menu but thought the flavors could have been elevated. Food (1.75/2) - most of the picks we had were great but some were lacking.... Flavor. The pan y macha butter was pleasantly a great start to the evening. Though the bread could have been a little softer, the macha butter wasn't overwhelming. The queso fondito could be skipped, there wasn't anything special and in fact I wouldn't order it next time. The guacamole was fresh and herby, however, there just wasn't enough of it in one order. I wouldn't recommend ordering two even for just two people. The street corn was a hit between my kids and my wife. They loved the sweet, tangy, and spicy corn that melted in their mouths. And the tacos were great as well. However, I felt the Gorditas under delivered for sure. I was expecting a flavor punch but received more of a chewy patty on a bland sauce. But if life could be thrown on it by additional fresh herbs and flavors. Drinks (1/1) - we only tried one cocktail and ordered a Mexican cola for our dinner but what we received was good enough to show they know their drinks. My drink wasn't under spiked or unbalanced, it went smoothly. The hibiscus flavor along with the spirit was showing boldly through the syrups. I wouldn't recommend ordering love to try another cocktail next time. Service (0.75/1) - I wish I could say the service was exceptional but there were times we were waiting too long for a service member to show up. They were friendly and polite but definitely could have had more touch points with us throughout the night. We sorta felt abandoned at times. Again, nothing much to complain but something to improve upon. Decor (0.75/1) - overall, it's a welcoming spot with art pieces of their heritage. However, there were lots of dusty sellables that probably should be removed from the dining floor. It didn't mix well with a great restaurant. Not sure if they really need to sell a rack of clothing right next to where we were sitting to be honest. In the end, the food was decent, unique, and welcoming to vegetarians so we would comeback again and give other items on their menu a try. Hopefully, flavor profile can be more prominent next time.

Yummy tapas place. We stopped here after going to the movies across the street. We got a bunch of…read morethings but a favorite was the anchovies. The only thing we didn't care for was the calamari, a bit too tough and little flavor in the breading. Drinks were good. Would go here again to try more things.

All these years and I still haven't been on an occasion outside of their brunch LOL! It may not…read morehave been 4 years, but it has been quite a while since I last returned. I think they adjusted their lighting a little bit -- it was quite dim, and from the outside it looked pitch black. My friend made a reservation for 10 (only 6 showed), but it was fine and I feel like I always sit at the exact same table haha. The staff were very kind and asked if the first to arrive wanted to wait for others, and yes... yes we did. Once everyone arrived we dove right in and everyone enjoyed everything. We had every type of sangria and some of the highlighted foods were the mejillones, platanos, empanadas, pancakes -- on wait, let me speak on the pancakes for a second. A few times when I previously came they weren't sweet potato. I forget what the reason was, but while they and the syrup were still fantastic, I really missed the sweet potato element. But that's back now, and all is right with the world YAY! The eggs benedicts, patatas bravas, datiles, French toast, and huevos rancheros were highlights too. I think it's new, but they have a note that indicates there will be a charge for excess leftover food. I wonder when they added that?? We did an excellent job of eating literally everything, and everyone was satisfied at the end. The staff did an excellent job of checking in on us, gave us plenty of time for last call, and were so diligent. Mind you it wasn't crowded... but listen, it needs to be. I believe even the owner came by asking how everything was, and wished us well on our way out. It's been around a long time... if you haven't been to La Malinche yet, do yourself a favor and go. They have happy hour on weekdays, but the bottomless brunch... it's $41/pp now. Higher than ever, but still the best deal around.

Oh, I can't believe I didn't leave a review for the spot, even though I've been a few times though!…read moreIt's been a while, but man are they delicious. I would describe them as a combination of classic and elevated Latin food. The vibe of the restaurant is very casual, but the presentation of many of the dishes takes it to another level. They also have a wide selection of beer and wine. I have had tacos, octopus, breakfast tacos, and tamales. Everything was flavorful and quite tasty. I will admit service was a little slow the last time I went, but given the weather and the fact that we weren't in a rush it wasn't a big deal. If you haven't been yet, you should go. The colorful presentation reminds me of Palette 22, and rumor has it they are expanding to the Ethiopian restaurant that closed next door. I hope that's true!

Nice ambiance and good brunch menu offerings. I didn't know that they only offered brunch during…read morethe weekend so I was a little disappointed as I wanted to try something more complex but we enjoyed what we ate. Could work on those fried plantains as they were a little soggy. The quinoa salad was good, a bigger portion would have been nice for the price paid and maybe if it would be easier to eat if served in a bowl. The chorizo sandwich was okay. Presentation and bread could be better. We left curious about their regular menu so we may give it a try some other time. Their staff were nice but not very knowledgeable about their menu items. They didn't really know how to answer my question about their vegan tres leches and told me it was not actually vegan after indicating it had condensed milk and heavy cream.

There were a lot of diners on that Sunday evening , and the restaurant was easilyto comfortably…read moreseat everyone. I can't say the same for parking, especially close to the restaurant proper, There was a nearby shopping center lot that was utilized for overflow, though unknown whether was allowed. The food was varied Latino with many choices; my dinner was exceptally good, and the wait staff were many and close by.

Don't come hungry when it's busy. It took about an hour and twenty minutes to get our food after…read moreordering. We waited another twenty mins to order. We're still waiting to pay and we gave up on getting any drink refills. The food was fine but definitely not the best Salvadoran/Tex mex in the area. And it's a bit pricey, especially for items with beef or the tacos which apparently don't come with rice and beans. I often hear of the community support this place has and I really appreciate that. Still, we came to have dinner and with kids in tow, this sort of wait is untenable.

Thanks to Yelp, I found a local gem. The Mexican restaurant offered truly delicious food, warm…read moreservice, at a reasonable price! It was quiet when we got there, but soon were packed with customers. Nevertheless we got efficient service, and friendly vibes! We loved Al Pastor marinated pork taco, Suadero braised beef taco, and especially Lengua cow tongue taco! Tasajo platter is a nice combo. We are definitely going to come back to try more dishes.

summary: a smallish taqueria located on the corner of Montgomery County, it thoroughly impressed…read morewith not just the food, but the "little things" along the way. Dining with kids can be challenging, so it's always nice when restaurants and staff are accommodating. The staff at Sabor Mixteca went above and beyond that. They were super fast with their service, but also showed warmth and kindness the entire time that made the meal delightful. The decor in the restaurant is vibrant and fun. They also had a clean, well-kept bathroom. The food was great. Everything came out in a timely manner and was excellently flavored and balanced. You could tell that this wasn't just like your run-of-the-mill taco joint. The flavors had a depth (especially the guisado) that brought things up a notch. But, like I was saying - although the food was great and memorable, I was really appreciative of how awesome the staff was and would love visiting again if we're in the area. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious birria pizza. My coworkers and I have ordered this a few times and have never been…read moredisappointed. Tender beef, good flavor, and we love the broth/sauce they serve with it. EASY website ordering. COMPETITIVE pricing. FAST delivery. TWO THUMBS UP across the board. FYI: Their strawberry lemonade is also worth the purchase! Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion about the birria pizza or anything else you try. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp.

Came here recently and I was really impressed! Everything tasted super fresh and authentic. There…read morewas a slight wait, but honestly it was worth it. I got a variety of tacos -- beef cheek, chorizo, and steak -- and every single one was flavorful and cooked perfectly. You can really tell they put care into the food. Overall, great experience, authentic flavors, and fresh ingredients. I'll definitely be back!

Not only this is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area for dining in, but they provided food…read morefor a party for 30+ people last night and did a fantastic job! Everyone is lovely to work with, the prices are very reasonable, and they get our highest recommendation!

Came in for dinner today after a long day walking the national mall and Smithsonian museums. We had…read moredeveloped quite the appetite and the huge portions we had heard about at Samantha's were calling to us. The staff were friendly and quickly seated our party of five in one of the corners where we could easily talk. The complimentary chips and salsa were a welcome starter and then we ordered tamales, a children's chicken tender meal, chicken enchiladas and beef chile rellenos. All the food came out at the same time and it was reasonably quick too. The portions were generous and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the beef in the chile rellenos and the mild spice throughout. The enchiladas were well cooked and the chicken was tender and moist. While not the cheapest food around, it was certainly filling and a good value. I would definitely come back here.

A California Burrito is a challenging thing to find on the east coast period, let alone a good one…read more San Pancho's version of the San Diego classic is absolutely top notch and would go toe-to-toe with the La Perla's, Humberto's, and The Taco Stand's of SoCal. The tortillas are fresh, the salsas and guacs house made and flavor packed, and the drink specials are always fun and unique. Not to mention the fun loving and efficient staff. By far the best California Burrito in the D.C. metro area, possibly on the entire east cost.

Pretty good california style burrito. The steak inside is tender. I also liked the green sauce that…read morecomes with it. But I am a bit disappointed at how they ration the sauces. You're only allowed one small sauce per burrito. Any extra costs you. I'm used to having a full sauce bar with unlimited sauces and pico to top your burrito off so I was quite disheartened by this. The interior is cute but quite small and cramped - I wouldn't bring a big party here. But there are benches and picnic tables outside so options do exist. Also a bit sad that the matcha horchata just tasted like horchata. I tried really hard to taste the matcha but I just could not find it in the drink! Nonetheless, the horchata portion was pretty good.

The venue is very spacious and the staff are friendly. We had the crab and shrimp enchiladas, beef…read morechimichanga and a pineapple mojito. The mojito was tasty and not too sweet. The beef was pretty good, moist and a good portion. The seafood was good bit had a bit of a strong fish flavor that mad me wonder about the quality of the crab meat. The beans are regular, no extra flavor like salt, garlic etc. The fried Yucca was dry, hard with no flavor.

Sadly I'll have to agree with most of the negative reviews here about service and prices! Visited…read moreon a Saturday night and stayed for drinks and dancing. We had a big group of 20-30 people and they set tables together that sat 20-22, then we had more tables nearby as more came. There was only 3 baskets of chips and salsa for the table of 20+ and by the time I got there, none was left and I was told they asked for water and more chips several times for the past 30 mins (there was maybe one or two other couples at the restaurant besides our party, so not busy). We never got more chips although we asked at least 3 times since I arrived. Drinks had no prices shown and they don't serve tap water, only bottled (still or sparkling). The large margaritas are gigantic (glass was as tall as the 16oz bottle of water) and we ordered pitchers of margaritas, but again no prices given, so we got a surprise when the bill came. As for the food, portions were big and everything smelled great. Flavors were average to good for Tex-Mex food, nothing special. Everything was plated nicely. I got the Lomo Saltado and asked for medium rare, but it was beyond well done, so very dry. The plates are huge and very heavy and the waitress dropped one behind my friend and her shirt and purse got all splattered on! Leather purses get stained with oils! They didn't offer her anything until she and a few of us kept asking (not even a discount on her food or a drink!). At the very end after we all paid and started dancing, they kept her waiting at the table to see what the manager will do while we were dancing. Ruined her night and she got a $25 GC in return - they could've voided her payment instead because she definitely does not want to return!

This is a newly made Restaurant in Silver Spring, Maryland off Ellsworth and Fenton Street…read moreinside the shopping and Restaurant areas . Across from DSW SHOESTORE . and Copper Canyon Grille . And other restaurants. I hadn't been hrre on sometime and its my first return . This is called Chidos Tex Mex . As you go in you see the host area and on the right the Barists area where they serve all sortsof drinks exotic and saodas and more . They have neat there is a big dining area in this place that gives all the comforts of home makes you feel like your in the soamush countries . I dont know if this place is family owned or not but still doing research on it as we speak . I believe they allow outside help for hosts , Food Runners and servers as well . This place has greatmenus with all your favorite spanish foods . . This place d filled with Spanish Traditions , Language , Culture and more . I maybe a Mixed Colombian Heritage person born in the United States . This place i want to be the bridge between all worlds thst come there from all walks of life . Its a place I want to learn my Heritage and more to get answers concerning who I am . But to all who come there this place is where you get be become something much bigger than yourself by learning a new Culture Traditions and more . Things that you never knew about yourself . Thru have foods love there fish tacos , Empanadas, Enchaladas and more there . I never ate there botr and would love too soneday . I applied to this place recently and I hope they consider me . I want a jib thst i can be happy with and ne with my people mi Ligente . I want a job i wont be judged, Feared, Or used Bad politics against. I want to bring back business a d communities as it should and must go again . This is a place to have family times kuck back relax eat have a great time there . You'll get an experience hopefully you all will not soon forget. This place is such an amazing place to be at . If you love this place as I do , This mace is for you we all look forward to seeing you all there very soon once again.

Let's call this an off day for Chidos in Silver Spring. We had two drinks, a strawberry margarita…read moreand a mojito, both lacking liquor and mostly sugar. We ordered the seafood enchiladas and the fish tacos. The shrimp and scallops were probably defrosted unfortunately when cooked tasted like potatoes. The salmon tacos ok, though was hoping it was tilapia instead. Service always great even though they push hard to buy another drink more than once. Ambiance at this restaurant spot on for a Mexican restaurant and one of the cleanest and beautifully decorated restrooms. Will I come back probably but I won't order the seafood enchiladas and I'll stay away from the frozen drinks.