On a random weekday, we found ourselves at Gringos and Mariachis for happy hour. So we settled in,…read moregot a few drinks and ordered some goodies. This place was hopping - loud, and vibrant, and by the time we left, it was packed. Special thumbs up for the Honey Glazed Shrimp Tacos - perfectly cooked shrimp with a glaze that added sweetness and spice but didn't overpower the taco. A perfect size bite for happy hour. Washed down with a house margarita, and we were in a good place for the rest of the evening. Two thumbs up for Gringos & Mariachis!

Came in for a late lunch on Saturday. Sat at a table, a bit of a damp cloth smell from a wipe down…read moreI presume. Asked for my Bloody Mary 'spicy'. I'd never have guessed 'spicy' (at a Mexican restaurant) is a $2 up-charge!! Only found out when I got the bill. And yes, I did mention it but nada. A heads up that asking for your Bloody Mary'spicy' will cost you $2 extra would've been nice. I also didn't appreciate the $14 guac that came w less than enough chips to finish the dip, but ordering "extra" chips are an extra cost. (free for the table with salsa at other Mexican restaurants). Anyways, I caveat this by saying photos online tell a different story, but it wasn't how ours came. My wife ordered 2 tacos for $14, no sides or anything else included, meh. If you end up going, their drinks are probably the best part of the place, but don't deviate without confirming you're not adding a hidden cost. Also, ration your chip/dip ratio, unless you're ok with spending more than $14 on a one avocado guacamole. Other than that the food was ok, our waitress was good (except for not telling me about a charge), but the nickel/dime policies aren't the best. It just left a bad taste.

Ridiculously expensive ($16.00) for a burrito bowl that was tiny in proportions. I could have eaten…read morethree of the same meal and still have been hungry. No fork provided, no napkins, and no sauce. Rice was hard and some grains were just fully uncooked. Steer clear of this restaurant.

Sol Mexican Grill is my new go-to taco place in DC. I happened upon it on a walk from Friendship…read moreHeights and it was just bustling with people. I always take note of very crowded places that don't seem like tourist-y. Sol has something special. There are 2 dedicated regular employees that I have seen every time I go that whip up the most delicious tacos and quesadillas in just 15 minutes. I've been here 3x and have never been disappointed. The quesa-birria is the star of the show here- my goodness- you get 3 with fresh limes and consomme dip. Truly worth it to come just for this. They also have fresh juices- my friend is a big fan of the Hibiscus. When I ordered nachos one time, he loaded them up like 7 inches high. You get the bang for your buck...and it's truly so delicious. Highly highly recommend.

Birria tacos: Pretty good overall (3 total) but the consome was bland IMO…read more Enchilada w/ chicken: It came out cold but was eaten. Good flavor and big portion. Steak tacos: These were enjoyed and the rice & beans were tasty. Chips and salsa trio: Tricolor chips which is a nice touch. The green salad was my favorite. There is a chili crisp "salsa" that is very similar to Chinese chili crisp sauce. This was unexpected and interesting, but I prefer the classic green salsa. Churros: Crispy, fluffy, and sweet. These were really good. The chocolate sauce really enhanced the experience as well. We also really enjoyed our spicy palomas, draft beers, and G&T's. Out server was very nice and attentive.

Gem. Delicious food, wonderful service, terrific vibe. Better than my recent visit to Fiola Mare…read more We've been coming here since covid and it never disappoints.

The food was great! The services is always amazing! The ambiance is normal. Nothing too exciting…read morebut definitely a place to go.

First time at this location but it was great. I love Guapo's. This time I just sat at the bar with…read morea friend. We went on a Monday night and it wasn't too crowded compared to the other locations such as Rio in Gaithersburg. So I appreciated that we could just chill and not be bombarded with people and loud noise. The service was good. The bar tender was very kind and attentive. He made some suggestions for food and drinks which were good. It seemed as though he wore many hats so he was very busy but he ensure that we were taken care of. The food and drinks were good as well. We ordered a strawberry margarita slushy with a shot of reposado on the side. The slushy was delicious and refreshing. For food we ordered the steak and chicken fajitas which were cooked and seasoned to perfections. It was a great time. If you are in the area check them out. Cheers!

Been here a number of times and has been really good and consistent. Kids also love the food…read more Added the updated menus.

This place is smaller than the U Street location, with a few seats indoors by the window and a…read moresmall seating area outdoors. I ordered two Korean beef tacos, yuca, and a hibiscus drink. The tacos were good and the hibiscus drink was refreshing. The yuca could have been warmer and more crispy. The service was good and the music was upbeat!

Food was excellent. Very busy, but never had to wait for anything. Definitely going back.read more

Agave is one of the restaurants you wish was in every town. Not necessarily because you're craving…read moreSangria and Tacos but more because you feel connected to the people around you. It's kind of like that the vibe you got from watching "Cheers." But yes the food is very good. The service is great. And the drinks are Inexpensive and free-flowing. You really should check it out !

Muy Guapo! This…read morelocation is cavernous and always hits the spot. Bring your appetite as the portions are large and most dishes are served with Spanish rice and refried beans. HIT: Frozen Rita (mango), anything of the grilled chicken variety. MISS: food was not piping hot :-( this location has "big box" issues.

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and had a really good experience! I ordered the steak fajitas,…read morewhich came with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and 3 tortillas. Everything was flavorful and the portion was filling. My son ordered the birria tacos, which came 3 to an order with your choice of rice and beans. I liked that they also offer cauliflower rice as an option, as well as your choice of pinto or black beans. The birria tacos didn't come with the traditional consommé, but instead were served with a red sauce that had a unique, smoky flavor. Service was good, and we were lucky enough to find street parking right out front, which made things easy. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and I'd definitely stop in again if I'm ever in the area!

Can't ever complain with a visit to Uncle Julio's. I enjoyed a nice margarita here for my father's…read morebirthday dinner. The service is usually great - on this visit it wasn't the best with some long wait times. The restaurant area itself is great with a fun staff and environment. As a kid I loved to watch the dough machine and get some to play with.

The agave chipotle enchiladas were so mediocre! Not the cheesy, rich enchilada we were looking for…read more The portion size was also small for even one. The rice and beans were ok, but we felt like the rice and beans were both undercooked. The Tex Mex combination dinner was 4/5 stars with some variety. Confused why the enchiladas were so dry. Service was decent. Parking is paid in a garage.

I came here for a quick dinner today and wow, what a find! The restaurant immediately reminded me…read moreof a taco place in Miami I loved, which already set the right tone. The hostess was very sweet and I got to take advantage of the nice weather and sit outside. It's taco Tuesday, so the hostess and the server both reminded me it was "buy one get one free" - a great deal! I decided to go big and try four tacos, and all of them were very good! I'm from Southern California, so usually am picky about tacos, and some of these really exceeded my expectation. Al pastor: very tender and flavorful. A teeny bit dry, but perfect with the red salsa they brought for the table. Beef birria: nice and crispy tortilla, the consommé was very fragrant and not too salty, and they were generous with the beef. As normal with birria, it's a bit heavier/oilier, so one was enough, but it's very good! Baja fish: probably one of the favs! I made the mistake of leaving it to last, so the outside of the fish was a little less crispy, but if you eat it sooner, that shouldn't be an issue. The piece of fish was very large and cooked perfectly (very flaky). The flavor was great, especially with that red salsa. Avocado tostada: generous toppings, great flavor balance, fun crunch with very soft toppings. If you've ever eaten a tostada, you know you have to approach it like I imagine people approach skittish horses: with total confidence, even if you know it'll end up as a mess on the place. Otherwise, service was very quick and friendly and they didn't come and bother me during the meal, which I love. It really filled up while I was eating, such a testament to how good this place is. I definitely can't wait to come back!

I came for the $14 lunch special. It included 2 tacos & rice and beans. I choose the carne asada…read moreand the al pastor. The carne asada was cooked well. I'm glad it was not a piece of chewy/tough meat like most taco places. It was seasoned well. The al pastor was prepared the same way. Both the green and red sauces were decent. If you are looking for something with more spice, ask for the 3rd sauce they offer. The rice and beans were bland, nothing special to them. I also ordered a horchata, unfortunately it was just another cinnamon milk, this is a preference drink. There are multiple ways of preparing a horchata and this one even though it was bottled nicely just didn't do it for me. Overall a decent experience for lunch, service was quick and everything was cooked well. Carne asada taco - 7/10 Al pastor 6.5/10 Horchata 4/10

Up front this place is not cheap. We also were charged 22% auto gratuity…read more Service is extremely slow, half of us didn't have utensils when the food came out. Our bill was $160 for fries, salmon tiraditos, steak frites (42), seafood coconut rice, lemonade (5, maker have forgotten to mix in sugar so we just had lemon juice?), and the 7 reasons old fashioned (19). My steak was actually pretty good. The seafood coconut rice however was undercooked, we didn't get our dishes until almost an hour after ordering so maybe they had kitchen issues. It took so long we just ate the raw rice with seafood because we ain't waiting another hour. The seafood was very good. The regular old fashioned is better than the 7 reasons old fashioned. Imo they need to get block ice, this is made with regular cubes which melts very fast and gets watery. Best dish for me was the steak, it was very nicely seared. Not very busy on a Saturday night, very nice classy date vibes indoors. Our group sat on the patio, total bill was around 750 for 7 adults 3 toddlers.

Who is posting the positive reviews? This place evokes sadness, not joy. Most importantly, don't…read morecome here to celebrate a special occasion. It was a severe let down on all fronts. I liked Seven Reasons (at its original location) so I decided to check this out with my husband on a Saturday night. Reservations were easy to get. The place itself is fine in terms of decor. Not high end but not bad. The women's restroom has two stalls that don't indicate whether someone is in there and they're heavy doors, which makes for a potentially awkward experience with you knocking and trying to ram down the door, just to find out no one is in there. But I digress... The food is sh*t, plain and simple. The ceviche is more like raw poke that's unseasoned. The prawns taste like they were sauced in baby food. What I thought would be the hero - the branzino- had weird and misplaced (in terms of taste) dollops of sweet pineapple, it was underseasoned (honestly, unseasoned), and there was a bed of greens (salad mix and herbs, many of which were wilted) on the side. Let me be clear: the food wasn't mediocre; it was bad. Highway robbery. A disgrace. An abomination. Even the drinks were bad. Their take on a gin and tonic is akin to spraying perfume in your mouth and then chasing it with flowers. One of the hosts tried to sell us on a bottle of white wine from Uruguay. We asked to try it and it was worse than 5 buck chuck from Trader Joe's. We passed. And service at other restaurants in the area is better, so I can't even give them high marks for that. One and done. Enjoy other people's money to keep this joke afloat.