A wonderful surprise hit! We were supposed to go to the Korean restaurant next door but for some…read morereason the lights were off and they seemed to have closed early. The staff here were incredibly kind and accommodating. We came later in the night so some items like the horchata and fruit drink were no longer available but the food was amazing. The seafood soup and every papusa was incredible. The seafood soups had four huge shrimp head on and an entire MD crab in it. It was enough for two poke. Usually papusas tend to be on the dry side but they were moist and delicious here. I would definitely be back!!

This is a new small el salvadorian restaurant. It's offered dinning and take out. The menu in…read morespanish. The place is clean and white really white and bright. I ordered chicharron pupusa ,it's good and I like it a bit crispy, And the jalapenjo cheese is cheesy and spicy. For meal I ordered yuca and pescadito.it's my mistake I thought it's gonna be a fish but it's actually an anchovies . The anchovies are so salty and it's still good with yuca. Overall it's an experience. The servers are so friendly and warm, They are try to communicate with broken english and me trying with broken spanish. They are new and not even in any Yelp reviews yet. The prices are not too expensive. Everthing with tips $20.00 Definitely will comeback again.

Horrible service, food and attitude. Only come to this place if you want your food soggy,…read moreoverpriced and sometimes even undercooked. never coming here again and I recommend you to make your food at home instead ‍

To-go review: Food got to us in timely manner and still…read morehot, which was a plus. Ordered a few different tacos and Pupusas. Flavors were good but that sauce for the tacos was too spicy for my liking that I think it killed some of the flavors. The menu looks pretty extensive with some good looking or sounding options. Will def try again.

Happened upon this place today. It's in a very nondescript 1970s strip mall and you'd almost need…read moreto know someone to find it. This place isn't fancy, but it is well designed so it is possible to have private conversations. I had a taco salad and my friend had tacos and pupusas. Given we both basically licked the plate we'd say the food was pretty delicious. The service was also good and the vibe was happy with music and telenovelas playing in the background. We were the only two gringos in the place and I think given the political climate we are all living through there may have been some suspicion. That's too bad as we would have loved to talk to the manager about work experiences for our students who we support through our our community outreach.

The food here is absolutely amazing! Prices are great!! Service is amazing. Everyone there is nice…read more I look at it like a hole in the wall. We know they all have the best food! If you are looking for great authentic salvadorian food this is the place to go!! Food is flavorful !!!

The soups are great, service is okay. Nothing to expensive. Friendly environment! I would ask for…read moreme attention while finishing but over all fenomenal place. I would recommend to anyone with a spanish taste buds.

My 1st experience was of the two star variety…read more There are a dozen family owned latino restaurants in Manassas. They are all a little different in that they are representative of different regions of South & Central America. This happens to be of the Guatemelan variety. El Quetzal is the colorful national bird and the name of their currency. I ordered the chicken tacos. Pretty simple and straight forward right? Well...not so fast my friend. The first lady that came by my table spoke excellent english. She took my drink order and I told her I wanted sweet tea. She said we don't have that but I can mix the tea with our sweet lemonade which I thought was a great idea...you know Arnold Palmer style. When she came back with the glass it was just lemonade...very sweet lemonade. A few minutes later another lady came by who only spoke Spanish. I told her in spanish that the other lady took my drink order...so she wanted to take my food order. I pointed at the menu and told her I wanted the three soft chicken tacos. She looked at me with 'that look'. And you know what I'm talking about. I then told her in spanish, tres tacos de pollo. She then said OK and I said 'sin ceballo' no onions she smiled and said OK. So, I waited, there were only three other tables at 1130a for lunch on a Friday. I was watching Univisons spanish version of the Jerry Springer show....can you say drama? After about five minutes the 1st lady comes by with chips and salsa. At 1st taste I thought the salsa was of the Pace variety, she told me it is was home made. When I got the tacos they were filled with grilled onions; I picked them off. I liked that they put the pico de gallo on the side along with the lettuce & tomatoes and delicious and fresh quacamole. When I asked for my check the english speaking waitress asked me how was my meal. I told her that it was all good except for the onions on the tacos. She said the other girls english wasn't very good. I didn't bother to tell her that I said 'sin ceballo'. When the check came she took off the charge for the beverage. I doubt I go back here, there are just too many other choices.

The food is always great when I come here! The service is always nice as well as the staff, always…read morewelcoming! My favorite is pictured here! The shrimp are also amazing! Please stop by! Guaranteed great food! See ya tomorrow :)

Best pupusas I've ever had. I've been chasing that rush since I have moved and still can't find a…read morepupusa that scratches that itch. Cant wait to return to VA and stop by again

I'm surprised at the lower reviews of this place, as we had a tasty lunch at Costa Real recently!…read more Their menu is extensive, as they offer Salvadoran, Honduran, and Mexican fare. We ordered: +a pollo taco with a side of onions; opted for their homemade tortilla; wasn't really a fan of the chicken, as it could have been more flavorful; generous portions, though +carne asada tacos with a side of onions; opted for their homemade tortilla; the carne asada was super flavorful and very tasty; adding the house hot sauce was delicious! +a Carne Asada de Res - grilled beef with rice, beans, and 2 tortillas; the hubs enjoyed this dish, as it was a great portion and very tasty; I absolutely loved their beans and would probably order a whole bowl of this! +and, an horchata - this was refreshing and more on the thin side You also receive a complimentary basket of crispy tortilla chips with salsa. Service was very friendly, kind, and attentive - we were greeted warmly and checked in throughout our dining experience. There's ample seating inside; there are also large monitors mounted around the dining space so you can catch the current running games. I'd love to try their burritos and their seafood dishes next time. Ample parking in the large lot! +delicious carne asada +friendly & kind staff +ample parking

This a great space to consume and enjoy great cuisine. The…read moreservice was great and the food even better.

Got delivery to my office nearby from this place, will definitely order from them again…read more I had the carne asada wrap and some fries, both very good. Wrap was delicious, super flavorful mix of carne asada, black beans and pico de gallo. Mixed greens were fresh, provided a nice, crisp contrast to the softness of the beans and the tenderness of the beef. Fries were nice and crispy outside while being the perfect consistency of creamy potato inside. Nice dusting of seasonings on the fries as well. Very satisfied with my lunch, looks like a lot of great things on the menu to enjoy!

This café is the cutest I have been to in a while. The coffee was really high-quality and tasteful…read more The service was immaculate The owner is very cute Mexican lady and she's very hospitable. The food there was also amazing. I enjoyed my time to the fullest.

It was my first time visiting this restaurant after reading all the reviews on yelp…read more I have to say the restaurant was clean, Valentina at the counter was very nice and helped me to decide to order the sides and the alfajores which were all very tasty. I ordered 2 whole chicken and 6 different sides which were included. The owner was also very friendly. My family enjoyed everything, will definitely visit this restaurant again.

Let me first say thank you for opening up in the area! It has been a refreshing change from the…read morenormal burgers, arbys or chick fila dance. Mama Llama is located in the Bristow shopping center tucked away between a pizza spot and a burger place. I will say that they truly have stood out on there own and have made a name for themselves really quick! I was skeptical at first because we have had food places open up and disappoint. The food has been delicious everytime I have come. I usually try different items to get a good feel of the flavor factor and they are crushing it!! The lady owner (im not sure of her name) has provided some great service and hospitality. Her interaction with the patrons go far and beyond which I love! It never seems artificial and shows a more genuine feeling. The place always has a small crowd of people waiting to be served. That isn't a bad thing because the food is actually delicious! I would definitely recommend this spot and just like the other restaurants in the area that I enjoy..welcome!