This place is very cute and super conveniently located. Plus, the service was great, so I wanted to…read morelove the food. The guacamole was nice and thick and flavorful. 7/10 The shrimp and tilapia tacos were a bit of a miss for me though-- the tortillas got super soggy (I should've ordered flour, not corn ‍!) , but the taste was fine. 6/10 I also wish the passion fruit juice had been fresh! (To be fair, I didn't ask whether it was before ordering). 3/10 HOWEVER I tried one of my friend's birria tacos and those were really really good. 8/10

Stopped by la brasita late on a monday. I liked how the decor was modern but also showed the…read moreculture of the restaurant. The staff were very nice and even showed us pictures of the dishes, which was really helpful when ordering. We got the carne asada the steak was juicy and soft like butter. We also tried the crab and revuelto pupusas. The crab was good and tasted fresh and the flavor of the revuelta made it stand out! I wanted to get the chocolate tres leches but they didnt have any, so i had the regular version instead. It was perfectly sweet, i have to come back again to try the chocolate!

Needed to find a place to take some out of town friends. This was the majority choice selection. I…read moredidn't realize I pass by this restaurant about once a month. So glad we got to experience it. The moment we sat down, the server provided complimentary chips with salsa. Delicious. Some of the many items we ordered were: Guacamole - great. tacos : shrimp, carne asada and lengua. Highly recommend the lengua tacos. Tacos themselves looked and tasted handmade. Chimichanga - large portion and finished with no complaints. Queso ( cheese) Quesadilla : right on point. Kids chicken tenders : embarrassed that we order this but something for the kiddos who haven't or are still developing their palates. Wouldn't recommend though. A bit dry. Wonderful selection of drinks : fountain drinks, frozen lemonade ( delicious) and horchata ( great). They do have a nice bar with a wide selection. Ambiance was laid back and quite quiet with the busy road nearby. 4.35 stars.

This is such a missed spot that deserves probably more hype than it has. I've literally passed by…read morethis restaurant for years and decided to try it for the first time this year for Carry-out with friends. I ordered their pupusas (pork and cheese) and it was definitely done right. The steak/shrimp fajitas are also a very good option. Service is quick. I think weekdays their business is a bit slower. Very casual and spacious restaurant but limited parking.

Happy hours menu and margarita are the best @Villa Maya!!!…read moreService are always great, staff very friendly and attentive... I am an always return customer...

Long wait for carry out on Memorial Day weekend, so steer clear on busy days…read more This is also the kind of place where you have to check your carry out before leaving: fish taco platter was supposed to come with Mexican rice & refried beans, we got white rice & black beans, with fish fajitas wraps in taco shells. We wound up picking the fish out and feeding it to the cat, the rest was fit only for the garage disposal. The tasty Cadillac margaritas during our 45 minute wait was what saved them from a 1 star review. Bottom line: Don't trust them with carry out or delivered orders

MOLE F-ING TACOS…read more And they are fantastic. It's all great! We had several tacos during a Saturday lunch visit. It was crowded and service is very deliberate so don't be in a rush. The place was clean and comfortable. We had the mole, the Pollo, the Al Pastor, and the chorizo and I'd be hard to tell you that any one was my "favorite". I feel like I need to go back to try more of the menu.

(4.15) ~ Very good overall food & service. Note: You order at the counter, they give you a Number &…read morewill bring out the food , sauces & utensils when ready. MENU: ** Guacamole = (4.25) Very tasty ** Red Sauce = (4.25) Very smokey ** Green Sauce = (4.15) Very good Cilantro ** Yellow Sauce = (4) sweet & spicy ** Nopales (cactus) = (4) very good ** Pozole Soup (sm) = (4) very tasty ** Tacos (corn) = (4) very good, although the tortillas are too small & so the food spills out...got Carne Asado (steak); Saudero (beef rib); Lengua (beef tongue); & Cacheta (beef cheek). *** Pancita (Tripe soup) = Not Available (Saturday @ 5pm)?... *** Tripa (Tripe) Taco = Next time...

Stopped by Taco Bar El Guero and went straight for the burrito bowl--split between steak and…read morepastor. Honestly, both were excellent but in different ways: the steak had that nice charred flavor you want, while the pastor came through with a touch of sweetness and spice that kept every bite interesting. The toppings were fresh, portions generous, and everything felt well-balanced (not just rice filler like some spots do). What stood out was how flavorful the proteins were on their own--you could tell they marinate and season with care. The vibe here is casual and welcoming, the kind of place you can pop in for a quick bite, hang out with friends, pick up dry cleaning, or get gas. Yes you can do all of those things under the same roof. Prices are fair for the quality, and you definitely leave full. If you're in Gaithersburg craving Mexican street-style flavors, this spot is worth the stop.

Honestly, Taco Bar has been the best taqueria I've had in the east coast. I used to order it almost…read moreweekly, in college. Their ingredients are fresh, quantities are great, and service is pretty good--given that it's not the most upscale setting. I would've given it 5 stars but they accidentally dropped meat on some of my vegetarian bowls prior (however they've always reimbursed us for mistakes, which is great customer service). The ladies working in the back work very hard and their labor of love does shine in the food. This place actually rivals SoCal mexican food. If you're in the area, skip Chipotle and come here to try their burritos, tortas, nachos, bowls and horchata, and tres leches. Also if you're brave check out their spicy red sauce! It's literally one of the best hidden food gems of Moco.

Great Atmosphere, Great Staff. Next time I'll try the comedy show Live…read more Good bar nice pours

Representing 2022 in alphabet series, L is for La Mexicana. I went here a few times for a couple…read moreof events, comedy show, & birthday party. They have a nice private back room for private events or their comedy shows. The main restaurant has a nice bar area and TV's for football or whatever sport. I always got the same thing, the enchiladas. Food is solid. Prices are reasonable here, which was a nice change in the 2020's. What I realized in 2024 was the enchiladas and plates are kind of on the smaller side. When I think of sit-down Mexican restaurants, I think of hearty meals, but this wasn't so hearty. I was hungry several hours later that night in 2024. In January 2025, I was here for a friend's birthday party and remembered that the portions are smaller than typical Mexican restaurants, so I added a bean pupusa to my enchilada plate, which was excellent, even better than the enchiladas, which are solid. It was a little chaotic with the number of people there, and the awkward table setup. It would've been better having that backroom, but there was a comedy show or something happening that night in there, so we made do with the long high tables put together in the middle of the restaurant. Service has always been good here overall in terms of friendliness, but a couple of times when things ran a bit slow. Also, beer pitchers were cheap too. I remember the couple of events where people split including at the January 2025, my friend's brother & his wife split beer with me. Overall, it's a good local business in the area. In spite of a few flaws, mostly good & would return again in the future.

Food was delicious, as always. Our server Brianna was attentive and particularly helpful when we…read moreneeded a to-go order which allergy considerations. Thank you!

Amazing happy hour for tacos and margaritas. Happy hour is weekdays only with an option to sit at…read morethe bar or outside. Tacos were nicely filled with good flavor, sauce. Margarita was a good price and had a nice lime taste. Food came out quickly. Ambiance was fun and mostly casual. Lots of outdoor parking, free on a lot. Sitting outside, we did not get great service. Not sure if the waiter assigned to us was only supposed to work inside, but after taking our initial order, he disappeared! Service was the only thing left wanting on an otherwise great night out.

Found this place on a "Yelp whim". We were in the area and the reviews looked great. And the…read morerestaurant did not disappoint. Nice variety of (I think) traditional Mexican food. And all of our meals were fantastic. Nice sized portions as well. The waitstaff was great. Very attentive. It wasn't very noisy, just some background music. Highly recommend.

I visited on a Saturday around 1:00 PM with a party of seven. The restaurant is modern, clean, and…read morehas plenty of parking. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. Everyone in our group loved what they ordered, and the food came out quickly. The portions were generous, and every dish arrived hot and fresh, just the way we like it. We ended our meal with dessert, and it did not disappoint. The flan and tres leches cake were both amazing! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, regularly refilling our water glasses and checking to see if we needed anything. After we finished eating, we stayed for about 30 minutes just chatting and catching up, and we never felt rushed. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience with great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Nice spot for a cost effective burrito. I don't recommend any burrito to eat in the car but they…read morewrapped it pretty neatly so there was minimal spillage. Salsa add on was worth it and I liked the quality of the food. Would stop by again or recommend to friend nearby Want to try the street taco pizza next time

Cute place in Germantown. Walked in right before the dinner rush, which was convenient. Originally…read moreI sat outside, but the sun started beaming down in the section I was at so went inside instead. Ordered the trio dip and the birria tacos with consome combo. I enjoyed the nachos with the three different dips, but specifically enjoyed the thick cheese and guacamole. The birria tacos were extremely delicious with the consome being meaty, which was wonderful. Only downside to the visit was that it took about 20-30 minutes for the food to come out. Even when it came out, the food was kinda warm, which makes me think it may have sat for some time. I'm willing to go again, but hopefully get the food when it's hot and a little faster.