Cinco de Mayo restaurant was a great find! The salsa was such a hit I had to order a second round. The enchiladas were delicious, everything tasted fresh, and the passion fruit margarita was so good. Definitely recommend! -- Maria read more

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Cinco de Mayo Tex Mex absolutely delivered on flavor. The salsa had the perfect fresh kick -- the kind you keep reaching for "just one more chip" for -- and the steak taco salad was packed with seasoned steak, crisp fresh toppings, and generous flavor in every bite. A satisfying meal with that classic Tex Mex comfort food vibe done right. Definitely worth stopping in when the craving hits! Service was attentive and ample seating. read more

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This a really cute place made to look like a Mexican outdoor cafe, complete with an illuminated tree in the dining room. Very pretty wall decorations add to the ambiance. The service was top-notch, and the food was not spicy, but very well flavored. The menu is pretty extensive...something for everybody who likes Tex Mex dining. read more

The food was the best Mexican food that I have had in this area in over 15 years. We have found our new place and I wish I would have found it sooner but we will be back with our family. It was hot, properly portioned and the place is a local family owned restaurant that deserves the support of the community. The fajitas and the fish tacos were so delicious. The place was packed but they were very efficient and the Margarita was nice too. I live in Woodbridge but this place is the best. Thanks, Dave. read more

Awesome quality food, nicely decorated (a bit kitschy but it's perfect), great service, clean, what's not to love? Complimentary chips and salsa were tasty. The salsa was a bit Smokey and not spicy. The chips were thin and crispy and tasty. Shared the chicken and beef fajitas which came with beans and Mexican rice, and guac salsa and sour cream, and tortillas (only three to an order) and it was perfect for two people with some added tortillas. The chicken and beef were tender and good quality, and the onions and peppers underneath were perfectly tender and nicely grilled. Everyone was happy. We would def be back. read more

Came in on a Sunday at around 4:30. There was about 8 tables, not super busy at all. Sat for 15 minutes, in 15 minutes no one brought us water or came to take any order. No one even acknowledged us. At some point we literally hear the waiter taking the order of the table behind us, that walked in after us. Again, didn't come to our table to take our order. We saw multiple wait staff walk in from the back and just standing around talking to each other. At that point we decided to leave. I guess our money wasn't good enough there. read more

Seriously some of the best Tex-Mex in the area! Come for the sauces--all are made in house, even the ranch and sour cream. The best I've ever had. Ask for the green sauce on the side! The steak and chicken were both so tender. We got the steak taco salad, steak quesadilla, and steak & chicken fajita. Highly recommend! Great atmosphere and helpful staff. The chips and salsa are delicious! read more

Cinco De Mayo Tex-Mex Grill - Steak taco salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

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Fajitas were excellent! Service was fast and friendly. Decor was very nice. We'd go back again!

My wife and have finally made a visit to this wonderful restaurant which we find out has been around for three years. Finding the right Mexican food can be a challenge and we scores with Cinco De Mayo where it is clear from the professional service and quality food we scored big time by coming here tonight. The chicken tortilla soup was flavorful and robost amount of substance with veggies and chicken. Truly one of the best in NOVA and most likely beyond. I had the Masitas Del Peurco which is flavorful blend of onions and chunks of pork with white rice and black beans. Sort of like carnitas but I na class all it's own. Fresh homemade corn tortillas we tried that will lure us back for more and will need to save room for dessert. Plenty of beverage options. Prices are in the right range for the quality and compliments to the chef and staff. Roxanna spent time sharing with us the history of the restaurant and the commitment she and her husband have for quality and service. We will be back and bring some friends along next time. Thank you! read more

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For 2026 my wife and I decided to do date night once a month. The rule being we have to go somewhere we haven't been before. Cinco De Mayo popped up on a Facebook group we belong to. I have a new favorite Mexican place now! Salsa had me from the first dip of a chip! Quick friendly service. Quail fajitas for me, wife had pick 2 shredded beef taco and cheese enchilada. Only issue is the take away salsa comes in pint or quart. They need to add 5 gallon bucket option read more

Food service ambiance was amazing definitely had to get an order of salsa to take home!

Food was excellent. I got the steak and chicken combo, others got just chicken, seemed to be a bigger portion with the just chicken vs $2 more for steak and a little less food. Got the large house margarita, it was good, but probably not worth $18. Service was good and quick, it wasn't crowded so the noise was down and plenty of space to spread folks out around the restaurant. If it was crowded, might have been a bit more noisy, but probably ok. Will be going back for sure. read more

Cinco De Mayo Tex-Mex Grill - Steak and chicken fajitas with refried beans. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

Visited for dinner for the first time this past week. Was seated within 1 minute of arrival. Ordered water with lime, a small side of Guacamole, and a Beef Burrito with ground beef. They first serve you a basket of tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa was tasty - but not hot. The side of Guac was for the chips. The Burrito came out in about 15 minutes. It's served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Filling, hearty, and delish! I asked about hot sauce - they brought me house made hot sauce two in small ramekins: the first was a thick green sauce made with Cilantro and Jalapeños - nice heat and flavor; the second sauce was a thinner red sauce - apparently it has 11 different Chile peppers in it. It's much hotter than the green sauce. I drizzled a good bit of the red hot sauce over the rice and refried beans. Made the top of my head sizzle! Service was good! Paid with Apple Pay! #CincoDeMayoTexMexGrill read more

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Food was great. Service is slow, but worth the wait. Ambiance is low-lighting but loud conversation. Very relaxed atmosphere, family friendly. read more

I tried their steak and camarones fajitas today, delicious! The steak was tender and flavorful. The shrimps were perfectly cooked. This is my second time at the restaurant and won't be my last. Also, the waiter was excellent, very attentive and provided great service. read more

Had dinner at Cinco de Mayo in Bristow. I ordered classic ceviche for an appetizer and Camarones Tequila for the entree and mango flavored margarita. Everything was delicious and the service was great. Also ordered dessert to go because I was too full for dessert after dinner. Ambiance was simple but tasteful. read more

Cinco De Mayo Tex-Mex Grill - Mango flavored margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

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I've been here about 4-5 times since they opened. The staff is friendly and attentive. The margaritas are well worth it and the chips are crispy and with enough salt. I have yet to have a bad meal here. My I only gripe is the cost to eat here, but we won't shy away especially when we want a treat or to switch it up! read more

Y'all don't sleep on this place. The salsa is soooo good, the chips so thin and crispy and salty, and the queso is the best queso in the area. I had a very delicious and strong margarita, and the service was awesome. Really kind people. I got the chicken fajitas and for some reason they came with drawn garlic butter and I didn't know I was missing that in my life but I sincerely was. If they had a HH, game over. read more

We were on our way home from baseball games and we were hungry, tired and craving Mexican food. Typically Mexican is served super fast and the reviews were really good so we gave it a try. Well. Food was great but holy moly the service was soooooo slow. Took forever to get our order taken and even longer to get it. We were there an hour before our meal was served. Not acceptable. Food was delicious. We tried burritos, tacos, chile rellenos and enchiladas. The enchiladas were the only disappointment as they were very small and the refried beans could have used a little cheese on top but the rice was some of the best I've ever had. Don't get me wrong. The servers were great. It was just way too slow. Worth going back if we were in the area again but only if you are t in a rush. read more

The food was 10/10 we had the shrimp with french break in a white wine sauce. The combination enchiladas and the taco mexicanos. The service was amazing as well, food came out slow but was 100% worth the wait. Now not for where this restaurant is located when you walk inside it's almost shocking that they made it feel so inviting in such a small space. The tree in the dining room was awesome and the mural of the horses was beautiful. We will be making this our regular date night spot! read more

Came with a party of 5 on a Saturday night. A casual place with plenty of seating, clean (even the bathrooms); we didn't have to wait long for a table, and were immediately served chips and salsa that everyone liked. I ordered a frozen margarita which was really tasty and balanced. The food was seafood enchiladas, burritos, and tacos, and everyone really enjoyed it. Dessert tip- a lot of Tex mex places out there, but very few offer fried ice cream, this one has it and it is soooo good! Reasonable prices and portions. We would happily return. read more

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I chose the carne asada fajitas, with guacamole rice and beans, it was delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. My favorite restaurant in Bristow, VA. Definitely recommend it. read more

Cinco De Mayo Tex-Mex Grill - Mango margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

Waited until 2nd visit to review (bitter experience) So glad we discovered Cinco De Mayo in Manassas! Been growing increasingly disappointed in Uncle Julio's... ...and Cinco is better than what we remember the other place being. Cinco's steak and shrimp fajita is a mouthful of delicious flavors. The Cameron Tequila is equally wonderful; the sauce is light, with a silky soft texture brimming with flavor. read more

I haven't written a yelp review in a while but I felt like the fine staff at Cinco De Mayo deserved one. One of the frustrating parts of living outside the beltway is that getting to quality restaurants usually requires a drive up I-95. So we were really happy to find this little tex-mex gym in a shopping center in Bristow. The restaurant is really nicely decorated and clean inside. We were greeted by friendly staff, had a very attentive waiter and service help bringing our food and clearing dishes. The menu is what you would expect from a tex-mex place. I personally had beef and chicken enchiladas and beef taco. My wife had chicken fajitas and the kids had enormous burritos. Everyone was very pleased with their food. I would say it was above average compared to other restaurants of this size. I would also say if you asked me to choose tonight between coming here or to our local Uncle Julio's, I would probably choose Cinco de Mayo. I had a very good margarita, chose the smaller size option. (It was pretty large so I'm curious what the larger size looks like!) We had tasty queso and salsa to start, our server happily refilled the chip bowl. My wife's fajitas looked and smelled delicious. And I know this is kind of basic, but my taco was the favorite item on my plate. I found the price for our meal to be very reasonable. So look, I'll be honest for comparison's sake, I just ate a really high end, super delicious tex-mex place in Richmond last weekend. Cinco de Mayo is not that level. But I'm giving it five stars for the wonderful, friendly service, above average food and being a very nice local dining option in an area where those can be kind of difficult to find. read more

It's funny we aimed to eat at Foster Grille but saw this Tex-Mex next door and switched on the fly! We were glad we did because the food was so good! I had a good feeling as soon as the chips and salsa came. The chips were fresh and hot and crisp and the salsa takes you right to Mexico! I have never been to this particular Tex-Mex and I was hungrier than I was adventurous so I went for the safe choice of ordering Lomo Saltado - the dish that's familiar to me. The waiter recommended two other top choices (check pics!) The staff was really friendly. The place was decorated like a typical Mexican restaurant - nothing that stood out to me to complain or compliment about. After about 3 bowls of chips, the food came. That took a while but it was the right amount of time to cook fresh meals. No complaints here. The portions are huge! If you don't eat a lot, there's enough for two meals. The taste was authentically Tex-Mex. I'm glad my friend tried Masitas de Puerco al Horno which was equally good! The lemon balances out the rich porky taste so well. The oiled up rice (maybe salted too) just brings it all together. I will definitely come again. Oh, don't forget to order a LARGE Horchata (rice drink) that's not on the menu. You'll love it! read more

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Food is outstanding and the service is always good. My family and I go there every 1-2 weeks.

Great location, just off 28 in Bristow. You can enter off Linton Hall Rd or Fitzgerald Way. When I walked in, I heard music playing and saw smiley employees. I was seated right away by a rather charming server. He was very attentive. Place was clean and food was good. -I ordered Plantanos Fritos, which were so sweet and soft. A lot of good flavor. I liked the nachos. Fresh guacamole. The coke tasted good and fresh as well. I ordered a Togo fish tacos when I ordered my nachos. I never had to remind him. They were ready when I was ready. -This place is similar to Parrandos in Haymarket but here, the food is better and even more so, the people are better. Come try. read more

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We are a repeat customer to this fine restaurant and for good reasons. We drive ~20 miles to enjoy the great food and service offered at Cinco de Mayo. Those who live in the area are lucky and for others we recommend you make the trip to meet the friendly staff and enjoy the fine Mexican food. read more

Man everything about this spot was right. Christian was able to hook us up with some margaritas and we were able to watch a soccer game here while we enjoyed our authentic salvadorean food with a hint of Tex mex. But it was the real deal food was deliciously fresh and well seasoned.Definitely the best quesadilla we have ever had, I ordered a big platter of different meats and it was some of the best Spanish food my brother and I have had in this area. They have a special sauce you can request and to top it off we even tried qual which was delicious. Shout out to Blake for being such a homie if you run into him buy him a margarita. read more

Cinco De Mayo Tex-Mex Grill - Feast mode - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

The food was a little higher than I am used to paying for Mexican, but considering the area I suppose it's average. The food was good. Best Mexican rice I have had in a very long time.. It's usually dry and mediocre. The refried beans weren't that good, but they were good mixed with the rice! My brother and my niece had the chicken burrito. They were very big! Portion size was a good amount. Service was excellent. The dining area was very clean and the decor was cute. Would consider returning again if in the area. read more

I ordered the Alcapoco Steak. It was horrible. I took 3 bites and each one was full of gristle that I had to spit out. So I told waitress and another waitress came over to confirm my complaint. I said I wanted what my husband had ordered and she said well you will have to pay for that. No apologies for the poor quality of food at any time to me. It was taken off the bill. I heard the waitress say to my husband that cook did not know. I have sent a plate back only 2 times in my life. read more

We love this place so much, it's our go to date night spot. Margaritas are absolutely amazing and the staff couldn't be any better! Our favorite server is Christian, always does a great job and fun to chat with! The owner and his family run this place beautifully. It's always clean, fun, welcoming... and the food out of this world! Treat yourself!! read more

stopped in for lunch, place was fairly empty therefore i was greeted and seated promptly and swiftly. hostess was wonderfully nice as well as my server. very attentive and friendly - i asked for a recommendation of chicken vs steak and she recommended the steak. food came out surprisingly quick which was great. restaurant was clean and neatly set up. bar looked great and clean. as for the food itself, being a picky eater but a fan of lots of "tex-mex" places i found it to be just okay. i ordered the steak burrito and the steak was very tender and juicy but just not my favorite on the flavor. mexican rice was just okay as well, but could be a me preference thing more than anything else. the burrito also came with sour cream and lettuce as well as refried beans, overall portion was great for the price. almost went 3 stars but upon writing the review there's a good chance others would enjoy the food more so i would say 3.5-4 stars. overall pretty decent place in a good spot to get lunch or dinner. read more

I have eaten a few times now and decided to give the Lomo Saltado a try as it's a dish that many places have their take on the seasoning and spices for it. The meal was good but not great but the presentation looked great, the only thing for with it was really the seasoning as it wasn't spicy enough for me. When I say spicy I am not talking like burn you mouth and start sweating spicy but just enough heat the blends everything together well. I also must mention the Calamari that I ordered as an appetizer, it was good and definitely worth ordering again. The chips and salsa are great, thin and crispy chips and the salsa has some heat to it. I have also eaten the tacos and enchiladas here and was pleased with the flavor. The restaurant is nice and well lit with bright colors on the walls and a bar area also. My server was attentive and cheerful and brought the food out quickly and checked on me throughout my meal. read more

Cinco De Mayo Tex-Mex Grill - Calamari - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

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Food was amazing - so fresh and delicious. The service was also amazing. The staff was very attentive and food/drinks came out in a very reasonable time. It's really nice inside of the restaurant also - clean and decorated nicely. We had the regular margarita and the Cadillac margarita - both were very good, but I think I preferred the regular. The guacamole was SO good - market price was about $14 when we went. The chips and salsa were great and the taco entrees were amazing. I can't wait to visit here again! read more

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Cinco De Mayo is great. Their food is great. They also have great service. The waiters are friendly and helpful. We've come here with about 12 people a couple times and they have been great to accommodate large groups. The atmosphere is unique. There is great Mexican decor and music. Cinco De Mayo is also wheelchair accessible. I highly recommend coming here. I forgot to take pictures of our food... But we've had Carne Asada Fajitas, Steak Fajitas, Tacos Mexicanos, White Queso, Streak Tacos. read more

After hearing recommendations and reading reviews, we decided to give Cinco de Mayo a try. The good news is that the place is bright and clean, and the service was excellent. The bad news is mediocre food and drinks. The margaritas were overpriced and under-poured, making for an expensive glass of maggie mix. The salsa was flavorful but lacked any spiciness. (Adding the green "spicy" sauce to the salsa helped, but it was still just mediocre.) The actual meals were. Flavorful and appropriately portioned, but once again they lacked the kick of true Tex-Mex cuisine. (I don't like my food super spicy or anything, but our meals borderline on bland.) And the beans? Something was very wrong, because they were a thin gray slurry rather than beans with texture. Of course, considering all the other great reviews, it's possible we just visited on an "off night." Maybe the bartender forgot the tequila? Maybe the chef forgot the spices? Or perhaps it's just a subjective thing... a "matter of taste." Admittedly, we lived in the Southwest, and we've spent a lot of time in Texas, so perhaps we expected something more authentic and familiar. Your miles may vary. Would we go back? Probably not. There are better competitors in the area with more authentic and bold flavors (and significantly better margaritas). read more

We ate here for the first time tonight. Restaurant is very clean and service was excellent. They serve you chips & salsa to start. They were very good. They should have brought waters to start but didn't. We had to ask for it. My husband had the steak fajitas, and I had the chicken fajitas. Both dishes were delicious. Our server was always checking in on us and very nice. We ordered flan to go as were too full from eating our dinner. The flan was very tasty. It was creamy, and had good flavor. We will be back again to try other dishes. Highly recommend Cinco de Mayo Tex Mex! read more

Cinco De Mayo Tex-Mex Grill - Chicken & steak fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Bristow, Virginia

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Food was good, service was great, margaritas were very good. Don't like that they scan your credit card at the table and watch over your shoulder to see the tip. read more

Went in for lunch. The Salsa was definitely different with an interesting flavor. But the rest of the meal was pretty bland. Chicken had no real flavor. If someone wanted to go I give it another shot but it was not what the reviews stated... read more