We had such a tasty and enjoyable lunch at La Prensa last month that we were really excited to find…read moreout they offered cooking classes.  This afternoon we went back and learned how to make our own corn tortillas.  We were then able to choose whatever delicious filling we would like for two tacos plus, we also learned to make tostadas.  Chef turned these into another amazing dish for us to enjoy.  After that, we were taught how to make two super salsas.  This was in addition to the salsa and guacamole and warm house made chips which greeted us when we arrived.  Plus, a cocktail of our choice.  It was such fun and a great meal!  We are truly looking forward to returning for another one of their classes or tequila/mezcal tastings.

The unassuming strip mall location belies the dressed-up interior, great food, and superior service…read moreinside. We were just looking for some acceptable Mexican food for lunch but found this tapas/taco restaurant. They've enhanced South American cuisine to the next level. We had both chicken and beef taquitos. It was well prepared and tasty. The menu is expansive, drawing from Mexican, Brazilian, and other SA foods but serving them with a dressy flair and savory palette. I got the impression that our server really wanted us to enjoy our experience. We did! Nice pick for date night or casual family dinner.

Great outdoor dining area. The complimentary warm bread and olive oil are amazing. Save some…read morebread for the tapas especially the ALBONDIGAS. Dipping the bread is the Jamón-Tomato Sauce is almost as good as the meatballs themselves. The crispy okra was fried perfectly. The pescado frito was good but probably not worth the money. Extensive wine by the glass selection, several good draft beer and signature cocktails make this a great dining experience.

Barcelona is the perfect spot for a romantic date night. Every tapas we ordered was absolutely…read moredelicious, and the service was attentive, friendly, and fast. Our favorites were the patatas bravas, the pork belly, and the seasonal pork ribs--which were so good we ordered them twice... and completely forgot to take a picture lol. Highly recommend if you're looking for an incredible meal and a great atmosphere!

Almuerzo during the week is amazing! Tony, that's my boy! Betty's amazing and great owner! Food is…read morealways good . Definitely recommend this place

I came here on a Saturday for lunch and the place was packed. There were lots of families eating…read moreboth inside and out on the patio. The atmosphere was lively, and the staff was friendly. The menu offers Bolivian and Latin food. I had heard their saltenas were a must try, so that's what I ordered and they did not disappoint. The saltena was delicious, sweet bread, firm texture, and hot on the inside. I also tried an empanada de queso, and it was surprisingly good. If you're into Latin food and want to try some tasty salteñas, this is a great spot. Just keep in mind it gets busy.

I've only ever carried out. Judging from the interior decor or lack thereof, you get a sense that…read morethe focus here is the food. One look around at the patrons and you're assured the food is authentic. Portion sizes are large and filling...really, enough to make it two hearty meals or 3 lighter meals. Maybe one of these days I'll go for a sit down meal.

Loved this place. The location is somewhat off the beaten path but we stumbled upon it and just…read moretook a risk. So glad we did. Definitely very authentic and homey vibe inside. Since I don't know much about Salvadoran food, I asked a lot of questions. Our waitress was super helpful and steered us in the right direction. Everything we had was good. I especially liked the shrimp tacos and pupusas. Will go here again for sure.

Came here with a friend for a late lunch and it was not too noisy which I love. Do not let the…read morelack of dine in customers fool you into thinking that it's not worth giving their menu a shot. There were a ton of take out customers while my friend and I were there. Given that this was the first time we had eaten Salvadorean food it was clear to me to order pupusas and they did not disappoint. 5/5. Warm, fresh tasting, not soggy, great texture. The main reason why I took the review down to a 4 is because it was somewhat hard to find the server after our food was delivered. Glasses of water weren't refilled.

Lost my business. I have ordered here multiple times in the past over the years and I've always had…read morea great experience unfortunately recently their quality of service has dropped a couple of months ago. I ordered arroz con leche and it was bland milk rice. Mind you I've had it in the past and it was always good until now. I ordered from them November 16 three pupusa's platanos Fritos beef tongue and two beef tacos & tamale. I didn't receive my curtido & red sauce, plantanos were undercooked, and tacos came w/ hair (picture included) Really disappointed

We sat and waited for over 40 minutes for simple breakfast burritos and they were not busy at all…read more Then the burritos were literally miniature- for $7 a piece. This is absurd and a complete rip off. DO NOT go here

My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. We were at a business next door and looking for…read morelunch. The restaurant has a dozen or so tables each covered in thick plastic to protect the underlying tablecloth I guess. It was unclear to us if someone was going to come by and take our order or we had to go to the counter to order. We chose the latter after sitting at a table for a bit. We were the only native English speakers in the place which may have been part of the issue. Their menu is clear and easy to read with pictures of most of the dishes also displayed in an overhead lighted menu board. We each ordered a beef and a chicken taco along with pupusas. Our food was delivered to us a short time later. The tacos looked and tasted very fresh. We loved them. The pupusas were freshly fried(?) and piping hot. Yummy. We saw several other orders come out with a bowl of sopa de res. It looked and smelled great chock full of veggies and a hunk of meat. Even though it was hot outside, I think that might have been the dish to get. Next time.

Came to Boqueria during DC's Winter Restaurant Week and had a great time! It was a good deal too,…read moreand I left so full. Started off with the "Taste of Spain" which included Pan con tomate, Aged manchego, Jamón Ibérico de bellota, and Boquerones con naranja. Since I couldn't eat the latter two, the server said they could double the first two, which was so appreciated. For my first course, I chose the Escalivada (fire-roasted eggplant, red pepper, labne yogurt, fresh herbs, olive oil, served with focaccia) and Croquetas de setas (creamy mushroom croquettes with truffle aioli). The Escalivada was tasty, but more on the tangy side; the bread was more crostini-like than focaccia. The Croquetas were so good: creamy, savory, umami inside and crunchy outside. Next, I got the Zanahorias (spiced baby carrots, sweet and sour reduction, orange honey yogurt, mojo verde, Marcona almonds) and Patatas bravas (crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic aioli). When I tell you those carrots had me dreaming about them later, I'm not kidding- all of the different flavor combos paired with the perfectly cooked carrots were amazing. The Patatas bravas was pretty classic- crispy potatoes with creamy aioli and tangy tomato sauce. Finally, for dessert, I had the Tarta de naranja (orange olive oil cake, citrus-honey yogurt), and my friend had the Tarta vasca de chocolate (Basque chocolate cheesecake, macerated strawberries, chantilly cream). Both were tasty, but the Tarta de naranja was so good: perfectly dense cake, refreshing citrus, and great contrast with the yogurt. For my drink, I got the Forget-Me-Not refrescante (butterfly pea flower, thyme, honey, lime, ginger beer). Very interesting drink, not sure I'd order again but it was good. Service was great, super willing to accommodate my vegetarian dietary restrictions. Ambiance is really nice, very modern and elegant. Very accessible by metro, just a short walk from the station. 10/10 would recommend!

First... man the chairs were UNCOMFY. Theres two types of stools and the padded one feels slightly…read moreslanted forward and small. But anyways Paella was delicious, the flavor profile was super fun. We got the short rib and seafood, and we all preferred seafood as the short rib was a bit heavy. The fish in it was crispy and so good, especially with the green sauce- nice herby and refreshing contrast. The figs were interesting and fun. But not that filling... I did not like the patatas... sauce was good but the potato itself had none of its own seasoning and was tough. Yes crispy but not pillowy inside. The octopus was delicious and super tender. Would come back for seafood paella and charcuterie.

I'm not sure why it took me so long to try this place out! The food was great, especially the…read morechicken and yuca. The chicken was seasoned well and not too salty. The yuca was very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was cooked perfectly. The lomo saltado was also delicious. It had a nice smoky taste to it, and I would definitely order this again. My only issues were with the fried rice that came as a side with the lomo saltado (rice was uncooked/not fully cooked) and the spicy chicken teriyaki was flavored well, but was cold. Service was efficient and prices were reasonable for the portions you receive. I will return, but will skip the rice and chicken teriyaki sides.

Chicken and sides were awesome. Yucca, vegetables, rice and the sauces were all great. I did a…read morepickup order via DoorDash, quick and easy. I plan to be back!

My family and I were craving tacos and searched yelp for a good taco place. We decided on this…read moreplace since it was close and the reviews seemed ok. I'm really glad I took my daughter who speaks fairly good Spanish with me to place a take out order. Truthfully, you need to be a native Spanish speaker to really order well here. That said, my daughter managed to communicate well enough. These tacos are absolutely the best I've had here in northern Virginia. We ordered both beef and chicken tacos. The place was packed so it took a little bit of time to make our order. Honestly, they made it very quickly given we ordered 7 orders of 3 tacos so I wasn't surprised. The tacos come in an order if 3 tacos with a lovely fresh, spicy green salsa and limes wedges. They use corn tortillas that are very fresh and a nicely seasoned meat with a little fresh grated radish and cilantro. It was wonderful! Even the pickiest one of my kids ate one and said it was fantastic! Honestly, we've been here three times in a month now. It's cheap, good and really nice. Would taco again.

Honestly, this is a fair spot to go to get some thing quick and you're hungry, but I wouldn't…read moredeliberately choose to come here. The reason why is because the food is dry and the meat was stringy and hard and the sides were a bit too burnt. The plantains were dry and a bit too bland. The pupusas were pretty good and cheesy but they were very oily so make sure to dab the oil with the napkins. The music is loud and it's a very quick and easy fast food type restaurant. The tables were kind of dirty, but I think they do the best in regards to making sure things were clean. The front cashier really only understands Spanish but I came with a friend who is from PR, so the transaction was fast and easy. We didn't really know what this white sauce was though; it tasted like a garlic mayo, but it didn't really go with the dish itself. Nonetheless, we were pretty full from this meal, so I wouldn't say that it is terrible but it wasn't great either.

Beautiful restaurant with good service…read more Our favorites were: ceviche classic, beef empanadas, fried sushi. Will return to try more dishes.

BLUF: Ok, after being open 3+ years, one would think that an upscale restaurant would get their act…read morein gear & deliver wonderful service every time, right? Especially at their prices & the hoity toity atmosphere, you'd think they'd also be well-run and reasonably accommodating, eh? Nope. Worth the drive? Not any more. Worth the wait? Definitely not anymore! For as many times as we've frequented Pisco in Reston with a small group, one would think they'd get their seating straightened out. Every time we've attempted to eat here on a reservation, they've had issues. Never set up and ready to seat us. Never prepared upon opening... and it's never busy when they first open which is why we always go early. But, they are NEVER ready to seat us. What's the use of making a reservation a week in advance if you're not going to be ready to seat the party nor accommodate the request? How would you like to find out at the last minute that they're going to split up your party at two different tables on two different sides of the restaurant because they weren't prepared when you gave them a week's notice via reservation? The food isn't that good to have to keep going through the challenge of being seated every time we make a reservation for a group. They're really pricey, too. So, certainly not worth this chronic headache. There are PLENTY of other places in the Town Center or in Herndon/Reston in general where you can get a tasty meal, not drop a day's pay, and have your entire party served well together. The taco joint across the street is definitely a more pleasant experience, for example, and I would certainly recommend bartaco...give them a try instead for a fun environment and some good eats.