Had the chicken California burrito. It was delicious. Toasted tortilla with 2 different sauces. Service was good. Place is very small. We did takeout. Apple Maps showed it in the building across the parking lot. It is actually at the far end of the long building on the second floor. read more

The food and service were great. The papas locas con carne were really good but could have been better with guacamole. Def adding guac next time. Their guacamole is really good!! read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - PAPAS LOCAS CON CARNE - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

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They close at 8pm we got there at 6:00pm and waited at the register to order for about 15 minutes. They had a larger party sitting and someone else waiting for their order. So we waited assuming they were just busy, giving them time. When we finally were able to ask how much longer until we can get helped since our small son was hungry they said they weren't taking orders anymore. They saw us standing waiting for 15 minutes, never said anything out of courtesy. We will probably never return but Just wanted to leave this here so people can be aware of the poor service in communication and try to ask as soon as you walk in if they are still taking orders. read more

Quick grab and go type Mexican spot. Huge burrito for a fairly reasonable price. Got grossed out when I saw a dead cockroach near my table towards the end of the meal though, hygiene might be a bit of an issue. read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - BURRITO - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

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Apologies for the not best pictures. Food was good! I think the tacos are where it's at. I'm not saying the birria "pizza" is bad but it's not for me or it feels heavy. For me I'd like the option for a crema and guacamole to make it eat a little fresher. The salsas and lime are great, but don't balance out all the birria meat. The food came out super fast and was ready in basically 15 minutes. The vibes are actually pretty legit inside. It's no BS. We plan on ordering more of their tacos for sure. read more

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This joint is excellent. Got a couple burritos and the jalapeno poppers. I got extra carne asada and the portion was excellent, what you'd expect when you pay for extra meat. Very flavorful, marinated meat, tender, super fresh toppings, soft and delicious tortilla. Cheese crust was not too greasy, burrito stayed together well. Jalapeno poppers were not fried. Simply stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in turkey bacon. They use good turkey bacon, tastes great and the popper is not nearly as heavy as others. I will be back, this place is awesome. Service people are very nice there, ambiance is not much to speak on, but great for takeout. read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - 3 jalapeños poppers - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

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Unassuming dive; great food. The Birria Taco is the star. My wife called it the Mexican French dip, because it comes with a consommé dip, and the result was phenomenal. My street tacos were really good (the chicken being superior to the chorizo). And the quesadilla was a winner, too. This restaurant is upstairs, and rather tiny (and cold); takeout is best. We will be back for more soon! read more

The five-star reviews don't lie, Charlie's Bowl is good GOOD! This hole-in-the-wall makes the most tender and flavorful birria which is great in tacos or (my favorite) rice. My husband really enjoys purchasing a bag of their fried plantains and topping it with meat, salsa, cheese, sour cream and more. It's a filling, zesty, and affordable meal that is fun to eat. Charlie is the owner and used to own a food truck during the pandemic. He is super friendly and kind, and I know he be WORKING in the kitchen. When I stopped by I saw him taking and preparing orders, throwing food on the grill, and checking on his simmering pot of beans. So much love goes into this shop, I definitely recommend stopping by. Things to know: - You can order via Doordash - Above Molly's Yogurt - Total hall in the wall, has some dine-in tables but I recommend taking out read more

Ordered to go very fast pick up! Super friendly staff! And great tacos! I got the birria tacos from 10/10 recommend read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - BIRRIA TACOS - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

Extremely good from the ambiance to the service to the food. No complaints about this place. If you have trouble finding it, look at the 2nd story of the icecream shop! read more

Huge portion - kiddo had Latin sandwich for two meals. Friendly service. Located on Oakton side of Vienna which is nice & close to us - welcome to neighborhood. read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - Latin sandwich - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

This food was hot amazing delicious you also try love the workers try this food. This food is the best you will ever try tacos. Everything is the best food ever like oh man like these workers know how to cook. read more

Charlie is in fact an angel. His birria tacos are outstanding, hit the spot and super juicy. Exactly what i needed on a cold Tuesday evening. This place is a hidden gem - will blow up once Vienna gets the word out! read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - Birria tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

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It was love at first bite. I tried to Beria sandwich and it was life at first bite. Looking forward to trying other things here! Tips 1) No more food truck; it's takeout style. No indoor seating 2) There are daily specials even on Sat and Sun 3) Located upstairs 4) Try at least once, this is a small business owner. They keep the local flavor in the community! 5) Only drawback: it seems they put Avocado in the sandwiches, however it makes me sick even though I don't mind the taste. So ask about ingredients if you're like me read more

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Yayyy! Was at the Wawa near this place and was looking for dinner options. I'm so happy to finally try this place as it's been in my bookmarks. I honestly wanted to try everything, but alas my stomach cannot fit everything. We decided on birria tacos and the torta sandwich. Both were great. I appreciate the clean packaging and how things were assembled. I also appreciate the amount of broth to taco ratio. I was able to finish the broth instead of have a lot of broth wasted. Pick up time was reasonable and food was still hot when we got home. A great great place for Tex mex options. read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - Birria tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

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actual hole in the wall but great food and good prices! birria especial, with 3 tacos, consommé, rice and beans was $12. location is above the ice cream place in the plaza, with a staircase. there are four tables inside with limited seating. friendly service in both english and spanish read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - BIRRIA TACOS - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

Super delicious food! Went here for taco Tuesdays and Charlie was super nice and cooked everything in a timely manner. The location is fairly small, right above Molly's Yogurt. You take one flight of stairs straight up and it's there. We ordered the Latin Street Sandwich as well as the birria tacos. My boyfriend really enjoyed his sandwich but we both preferred the birria tacos. I think they're some of the best birria tacos I've had in this area! The amount of dipping sauce he provided is the perfect amount to also prevent a lot of waste. Check this place out if you're in the area! read more

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This was our first time ordering from Charlie's Bowl, and we can't wait to order again! We ordered online and picked up - cheese quesadilla, carne asada burrito, and shrimp tacos - and our order was ready quickly and still warm when we ate it. Everything in our order was correct, exactly as expected, and DELICIOUS! read more

A Hidden Gem in Vienna That Quesa-DILLS It Every Time You ever stumble into a place and feel like you accidentally discovered the culinary equivalent of buried treasure? That's Charlie's Bowl for you--a local spot in Vienna so low-key they might as well be operating under the Witness Protection Program. No flashy signs, no ads, no influencers posing with tiny portions on oversized plates--just honest, ridiculously delicious food served up by people who clearly care. Let's talk about the quesadillas. I don't know what kind of magic they're working back in that kitchen, but these things should come with a warning label: May Cause Sudden Emotional Attachment. They're cheesy in all the right ways, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor inside--like someone's abuela hugged your taste buds and told them everything was going to be alright. I've had dreams about these quesadillas. I've written odes. I may or may not have named my fantasy football team "The Quesa-Dreams." Don't judge. The menu as a whole is no slouch either. Whether you're in the mood for something hearty, spicy, or just deeply satisfying, Charlie's Bowl delivers with comforting food that tastes like it was made by someone's favorite uncle who takes food way too seriously--and thank goodness for that. What makes this place even more special is that it thrives without all the marketing hype. It's not trying to be the next big TikTok food craze. Instead, it's supported by a loyal group of locals who know exactly what they've got here and aren't in a rush to share it with the world. (Honestly, I hesitated to write this review. It feels like telling people about your secret fishing spot.) If you're in Vienna and haven't been to Charlie's Bowl, do yourself a favor and go. Just be warned: once you try the quesadillas, there's no going back. You'll find yourself becoming part of that small but mighty group of Charlie's loyalists--and you'll be all the better (and fuller) for it. read more

Went to this place on a whim and I'm so glad I did. You have to climb a flight of stairs to get to it and it's not very big inside. They have tables inside where you can sit and eat but I'd recommend getting it to go as it's kinda hot in there. Service was quick and good too. I got the jalapeño poppers and the burrito with chorizo. The jalapeño poppers were really good I'd probably get them again. However the star of the show was the burrito. Best burrito I've ever had hands down. The prices were fair as well--$17 was well worth it. read more

Charlies Bowl is great, a great variety of options served with friendly and fast service. The birria tacos were very delicious, packed with meat and only $12! read more

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Looking for something filling and out of this world? Got to get the Matambre. It's sooo good! (Skip the pepper though unless you can handle a lot spice) read more

I stumbled upon this place by accident, and glad that I did. Their burritos are fantastically made. It doesn't fall apart, and is made a bit crispy on the outside, just how I like it. It is a hole in the wall but definitely is a gem. I highly recommend it! read more

Food is very fresh! The little upstairs kitchen is simple and clean. There are a few small tables available if you need to sit but it seems Charlie mostly has pickup customers. The tres leche cake is great! read more

They have the best tacos around. Literally everything on the menu is delicious. The birria tacos are the best choice. Charlie is awesome. Great service. Try the desserts too! read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - Birria tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

We've been going to Charlie's since he ran a food truck during Covid and the food has been always good. Consistent quality and quantity. Reasonably priced. Charlie is a super nice guys. I always get his bowel and my husband and older son love his burritos. We recently just tried his burria tacos. They were mind blowing. Easily top 3 tacos in the neighborhood. We know what we are talking about since my husband lived in Mexico for a year. We are frequent visitors. Note that they are on the second floor of the end unit of the shopping strip. A very humble place but amazing food and amazing people. I don't write a lot of reviews and only do for the best. read more

Service is great. Just a 2-table spot. They clearly do most of their business via Uber et al., but eating in-house is great too. A nice small menu of Mexican-type entrees with great birria tacos and homemade chips and salsa. Employees care if you like the food and have to-go containers ready to take leftovers with you. Stop bye for a taco or burrito. It won't disappoint. read more

Food was good. Place has been open for a year but it was my first time using them. I ordered tacos and burrito. The burrito was huge and the tacos were good. I had the chicken steak mix. The owner was nice and courteous and had my order ready when I arrived. Located up on the second floor of shopping center. Just a few tables inside so I recommend take out. I will try them again read more

Great service & tacos were awesome Prices was great also for the food can't go wrong with the cheese tacos read more

Charlies Bowl Taqueria - Food truck - Tex-Mex Near Me - Vienna , Virginia

In these challenging times, I went to this food truck to get a break from cooking and to also support local businesses. I will be honest this food truck was just OK. I doubt I'd be rushing back if there were another option next to it. I order the bowl with the bulgogi meat, the meat was very flavorful and tender but that was pretty much where the flavor train stopped, I didn't pick up on any seasoning with the beans, rice, or pico de gallo that came with the bowl which was a bit of a bummer. My hubby got the chicken burrito he said it had a few pieces chicken, some beans, and was mostly rice. He said it was ok but it wasn't anything to write home about. Again worth checking out, some of my friends who were outside liked them a lot. I guess I've had better and this didn't quite fit the bill. read more

This review is for the restaurant in Vienna (not the food truck). Do your self a favor and go to this "hole in the wall". The door/staircase is on the left of the gelato store (same shopping area as the Italian Gourmet). It is a small menu but everything is terrific. There are only two small picnic type tables so I would plan on carrying out. Can't wait to go back. read more

Charlie's Bowl is great. I get the Bulgogi Tacos every week. They are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Additional Taco choices are: chicken, spicy chicken, spicy beef, and beef. Other menu items include burritos, Tex-mex bowls, and quesadillas. read more

Everything was delicious! I hope he continues to grow his business and menu offerings. Service was good and quick. We ate at one of the two tables inside. read more

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hidden gem in downtown Vienna, fries is OK, sandwiches and tacos are the best around !

Delicious food, everything tasted fresh and was seasoned wonderfully. Incredibly quick, too! The man who served us was also very friendly. read more

FANTASTIC. Best quesadilla i've ever had! Reasonable prices for very high quality food!

Yuuuuummmm. Super authentic, highly recommend. Skip bamba and head here for the real deal.

Charlie was super friendly and the food was delicious ! I had the burrito it was delicious

Good service and good seasoning in the food and the chef is friendly all the time, there is variety of food in the truck and they make food for vegetarians read more

This food truck was the first to visit our community pool (Holmes Run Pool) this season. Wowza! The portions were substantial and the food was flavorful and delicious. I had the chicken quesadilla and my son (late teens) had the steak tacos. Packed with flavor. I like some spice so asked for extra hot sauce which they put on the side for me. I would hunt this truck down to order again. read more