Not sure how they pulled off opening another TEX Mex spot in the same area, but El Aguila is definitely a nice addition. I came here on a busy Cinco de Mayo and the wait was around 30 minutes. The place was completely packed. We ordered 2 plato grande and a couple of the Corona margarita. The plata grande's were plenty for 7 people. The steak was cooked medium rare, shrimp cooked perfectly and the ribs were fall of the bone. The platter was huge and so worth it. Food came out really quick even with the crazy crowd. The vibe here was great for large parties or families. Definitely come here if you like noise as this place is pretty loud. Some of the staff were clearly new, but they did a great job taking care of us. Highly recommend El Aguila if you want great TEX Mex and drinks. read more

El Aguila - Dinner menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Nothing fancy just a good old Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood. Great out door seating and they have happy hours from Monday to Thursday (4pm -7pm). I feel like a lot of people go to our community restaurants and expect services from a $$$$ restaurant, this here is Mexican restaurant that you go to enjoy the same $$$$ food and less of the dollar. Will definitely head back for that happy hour read more

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Stay away on Friday or Saturday night. We just had a horrible experience and could not even finish our dinner. The food was good our waitress was very nice and did what she could to make it a pleasant experience for us. So why the horrible experience? They have a DJ/Live music which in most circumstances is a nice addition. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell the DJ/Singer that when people go out to a dinner they probably want to have a conversation. This was not possible because the Music was so loud we had to scream. The DJ seemed more concerned with hearing himself sing, btw he was not good, and blasted the music without concern for a normal volume where people can enjoy the music and have a conversation. He probably thinks people go out to the dinner to hear him in sing. Someone should probably tell him it is not a concert and such music should not prevent a normal conversation. So unless you are in a situation where you do not want to have a pleasant dinner conversation. Stay away on Friday or Saturday night. read more

Hands down the best mexican food i have ever had!! the queso is amazing and all of our entrees were fantastic. Will definitely be going back

Amazing food. Chile Rejanos, enchiladas were absolutely delicious. Atmosphere is open, spacious and bright due to windows everywhere. Very welcoming ambience. Staff was super attentive and warm. Had a terrific experience! read more

I get to visit them yesterday with my sons and 3 friends that was visiting us from London and they were asking me to take them to enjoy a great Hispanic food we all was super satisfied with the service the waiter was very friendly and guided us through the menu we ended ordering 3 orders of Plato grande which was lots of food for the 6 of us and the drinks were very refreshing we plan to go back this Thursday night to celebrate my son birthday. read more

I'm waiting for my order now. I'm waiting at the bar but being ignored because I am just drinking water. They don't seem to pay attention unless you are getting alcohol or eating in the restaurant. While I was waiting, one of the staff sat there cutting his nails. That was repulsive!! I don't think that the health inspector would be to happy with that. There is a time and place for things. In the middle of a restaurant is not the place. At the time, there were not many people in the restaurant. You could hear the clipping all through the restaurant. read more

The food...it's ok. It's definitely not worth the high prices. And three different servers couldn't understand English very well, so ordering was a bit difficult for our larger party. The good thing that I did like was the atmosphere. The lights were dimmed in the evening, and a gentleman dj'd music for a little bit and then started singing. That is a great touch! read more

Mayra was the best!! food was delicious and atmosphere was fun and festive. Mayra was most attentive and was always there if we needed anything. we definitely go back. thanks Mayra read more

Food was incredible, the staff were very nice, and Vanessa was amazing. The margaritas definitely do not disappoint.

The food, the service And ambiance where excellente, the waiting time was less them 5 mins, the price was right. the staff were friendly and and nice, Yani was wonderful. We try differents dishes, all of them were delicious. 3 days later we drove 30 plus minutes again to try more dishes. The salmon was delicious, I recomment to others. read more

This is the third time that we visited this restaurant. Good atmosphere, staffing are friendly. The food is delicious and tasty . The price is reasonable. We will definitely visit again! read more

This beautiful and very clean restaurant has the most terrific staff. The best part of my lunch visit was the food. I ordered the salad with salmon. It was amazing. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The portion size was very large. I will definitely come back. Next time I will eat less of the chips and salsa. But that will be hard to do because they are my favorite type. I also liked that many Latin people eat there. That's a very good sign read more

El Aguila - Main dining room - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This place has a great ambiance but I couldn't figure out how to get inside from the parking lot lol went through the wrong patio door through diners to find the bar. Place is expensive. Tacos and enchiladas shouldn't be over 16 dollars, come on ! So I got the medium quesedillas with shrimp and crab. Didn't taste or see any crab nor shimp! but the mushrooms and cheese and tomatoes and onions were so good that I couldn't complain and return it. They put a lot of sexy cheese into here quesedillas! I love it cheesy daddy So I just told her I don't see and shrimp or crab and she laughed. But I mean it was good. read more

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Wow! Where do I begin? I will celebrate my birthday at El Aguila henceforth and forever more! First, the crowd was electric, the food was delicioso, and the entertainment was an unexpected treasure. I was serenaded for my birthday. Who doesn't love that?!? Everyone in the restaurant was in good spirits and had a great time. My server, Anjelica was professional and attentive. I highly recommend this happenin' spot! Jan read more

2023 Thanksgiving Jennell and Leo. Dad is loving Crab and Shrimp Quesadillas. I'm simple nacho and pico de gallo. Carnita taco was great. Wonderful friendly service. Got my Sangria on!! Keep up the great work!! read more

I visited El Aguila for an early Sunday dinner and received great service along with Margaritas & Tasty Fajitas. I will definitely be returning. read more

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The big colorful sign outside attracted me to this place but the inside was disappointing. My best friend and I went there for dinner for our first time - we were both craving Mexican. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our waitress took our order for drinks and food and that was the last time she came around our table until it was time to give us the bill. Food was decent but the service sucked. I requested water and it took three times to ask before finally get something to drink. When our check was brought to us, we were asked if we wanted a box which we said yes and a box never came. Another three times we had to ask I finally had to get up and ask a staff member near the kitchen for one. read more

El Aguila - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Great atmosphere...clean and neat. Big windows and staff were sharp. Staff... attentive and smiles by all. Food...excellent Value,,,excellent as food had large portions and great taste. Everyone was impressed and happy with our visit and plan on returning there. 3/31/24 read more

I went with friends, reading what reviews beforehand. They didn't look too promising, but we gave it a shot anyways. Waitress was very nice and friendly, chips were given without asking (although you have to ask for refills). No free refills either for drinks, unfortunately. I ordered chicken fajitas and horchata, and they were some of the best i've had. I've ate at other Tex-Mex restaurants too, this place really has great flavor, and it made my mouth feel really sussy. The only con I would add is the price. The size of food is quite mediocre compared to other restaurants. If you're a quantity over quality person, this may be a problem for you. For me, the quality was good enough for it to not be a huge problem. I do definitely recommend this place if you ever want to try some Mexican food! read more

tiene buen servicio y las vibras son bien buenas y la comida esta bien rica muy sabroso le doy un 10/10!!

My parents are in town and we collectively had a taste for Mexican. I started searching Yelp and found El Aguila, a Tex Mex spot close by. The restaurant has a lot of parking in the front and side. The decor was beautiful and festive for the Christmas holiday. I ordered the fajitas El Aguila which include chicken, bacon wrapped shrimp and steak (I got medium rare). The fajitas come with rice, pinto beans, tortillas, and condiments (guacamole, lettuce, pica de gallo and sour cream). The food was cooked to perfection and super tasty. Only gripes are the food came out slowly and my dad requested the shrimp be de-tailed and it wasn't. The restaurant had a great energy. A singer came in to perform and he sounded really good. Def a good Tex Amex spot. read more

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What turned out to be a mess, it was quickly fixed by the wonderful manager. We are on a tight schedule for lunch and our online order did not go through. The manager took our order, got it ready and even included a birthday surprise for one of our teachers. The food was so good, the next birthday staff member has already requested El Aguila. We'll be heading back. read more

This food was the best texmex I have ever had. Our waiter Jonathan was extremely nice and paid great attention to detail with our orders. We went on a Saturday night and there was live music playing (very ambient). Amazing experience overall and we WILL be back. read more

Shoutout to our local community heroes! We were well cared for by El Aguila ambassador, Diana. She was so patient, attentive, personable, and knowledgeable about the menu. We were invited by a family member to enjoy this venue. There are two parking areas on either side of the building. Due to Covid and probably the cold weather, the entrance and the hosts podium is on the right side of the building. They have a full bar and white cloth topped tables. It feels classy and inviting. There's live music on the weekends, so it lovely! So a bit more active and louder with the music, but tonight the artist was a perfect addition to the ambiance. The venue was fairly busy and the staff worked well together to care for the patrons. The menu is large and makes you plan a whole meal for your next visit! We were provided with crispy tortilla chips and fresh chunky salsas! We even sipped the leftover delicious liquid like a sip of V8 juice! Especially I want the melty cheesy Fundido ! This time we choose the mixed ceviche!!! A glorious mix of citrusy seafood! I even used the left over marinade on my lettuce! Too good to go to waste ! We also had the rich and refreshing guacamole! The perfectly decadent chicharrones and yucca. We had sweet, plump, and decadent plantains! It tasted like dessert! And I could not resist the pork and cheese pupusas!!!! When our food came, we already knew we were going to have leftovers! The portions are generous and plated nicely! We were so satisfied with the appetizers and we even wondered if we had room in our tummies! We ordered the special platter for 2 with lobster, ribs, steak, shrimp, etc!!! It came with rice and beans too! Soooo much yummies! We also had enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos!!! Way too much for us to finish, but we had delicious leftovers for several take home meals! What a blessing!! We shared some with our friends and family the next day and now they want to go!!! We even took home a flan and tres leches! We had a wonderful family dinner night and we are so thankful for memories we made!! Bravo! Muy Bueno! Fantastic! Te Amo! read more

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This was a very nice experience. We were in an area we don't normally go and this place popped up. We went without reservations but we're seated very promptly. The restaurant was not too busy but certainly bustling. Service was exceptional. Food arrived quickly and was very fresh. It tasted great and was more than sufficient quantity. Well-presented. Noise level was not high so normal level conversation was easy. The decor is spare so it may not be the venue for a romantic evening but it is perfect if you're looking for a low key environment that serves great food. read more

Really good food! Was my first time at el águila really good food and good service I'll be back to try more gracias Angelica ! read more

El Aguila - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I ordered a takeout order of tacos. When I opened the container there was NO pico de gallo, no lettuce, no sour cream. The beef was good but beans needed seasoning. I would not order this again. read more

Kelly did very good Highly Recommend Great food Awesome service Try this food Great place read more

Will definitely be coming back. I love the whole atmosphere and ambiance. Employees are super friendly and attentive and food is amazing!!!! I had oupusas and sops de res. My daughter had a quesadilla and her boyfriend had a burrito. Just great tasting!!!!! read more

This place could use some work. Back of the house is doing a solid job (kudos!), but not sure what's going on with the front of the house (what is happeningggg). There are some pros: + Very nice, appetizing plating + Hot, fresh dishes, really nicely seasoned and cooked (we got the fajita platter which was great, and we'd get the ceviche again) + Light-filled atmosphere with linen tablecloths, suitable for a casual date + Our waitress was very friendly and attentive + They have more sustainable menus now (not paper) that have a more polished look (better graphics and laminated) + Chips and salsa are a must! But you start to lose faith in the food you're about to get when the service up front is spotty: - Took us a while to be seen and seated - We had to call over the waitress (through a busser) - We requested to move tables (because of the sun), and while that was a seamless transfer, we sat without utensils for a while Some other things that were just short of the mark: - Salsa is just slightly above Tostitos brand salsa - They're just so dang expensive for what you get! I just think of what I could get volume vs. price-wise at a Chili's or a Chuy's or Uncle Julio's. $7 for a very simple piece of cake in the center of a plate seems overpriced when I've gotten pastry chef-made desserts for $9 that were made up of several complicated components. My MIL likes this place and it's very close by, so I suspect we will be back, but it won't be on my recommendation. I was close to giving this place 2 stars, but I always like to see more non-chain, locally owned restaurants so I hope they continue to evolve in the right direction! read more

This was excellent food service cleanliness. I will be back a lot. I just loved all the food!!!

We decided to try them out since they were new in town. We normally do a business lunch and go to restaurants and chat. We were very happy with our decision to go here. The server was super nice and helped us with selections that he liked on the menu. From the apps to the meal everything was really good. We will be back soon! read more

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Hmmm...first thing I noticed was the interesting combination of ambience. At first glance, from the entrance, I thought I was underdressed. There was tables with tablecloths, roses in a vase, and candles. But then we walked in and they were playing a combo of 80s music and bad bunny. There was also TVs playing nascar. So felt a little quirky. Main event - solid meal. We got the ceviche which was the best part of the mean. A little spicy, served with red onions and the shrimps were huge! I got the chicken fajita. Note, the fajita tasted fresh but the flavor needed a little extra salt. My partner got the mixed fajita the shrimp was delicious. I wish they hadn't put the guacamole/sour cream plate on the sizzling fajita plate - end result hot guacamole and sour cream. Services. Erm. It was okay. The waitress seemed like she was in a rush. It took a while for water to get refilled. Not very personable service. So few kinks to workout but overall decent meal. read more

Really want to support local business. Ordered take out from here. Two orders of enchiladas, one chicken and one beef, plantains as an appetizer. Everything was unseasoned. Blandest food had in a very long time. Let alone spicy, just bland and tasteless. Really odd. Saved the beans for the next day and added garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Night and day, so much better. Don't skimp on the spices! EDIT - Had homemade fajitas the following night, blue apron recipe. Tasty. Failure to taste the enchiladas wasn't COVID, lol, it was rationing of the chili, garlic, salt and pepper. read more

Great lunch there today. Staff is on point and welcoming - will definitely be back. Food and drinks were the perfect way to start the weekend! read more

The service took forever- from getting seated, to having a server come over, to the drinks and the food. I'm a huge Latin food fan, and eh, the food is just okay here. We asked for chips and salsa, but the chips were stale and very hard. & My margarita tasted as if it was virgin- but if you like sweet drinks it was good because it didn't taste like alcohol. It was very stale and humid inside, didn't seem like there was air conditioning. The ambience is very cute though. I was happy to check it out for the first time, but I wouldn't go back. read more

El Aguila - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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We took my mom out tonight for the first time in a long long time. She is in a wheelchair so getting her out is a bit challenging. Thankfully we made it to dinner early because this place got packed quickly. First off: service was quick, friendly and attentive. The food was very good. Two of us shared the ceviche. It was well prepared Peruvian style. I ordered the tacos águila and they were well prepared. They come with rice and red beans. Not my thing as these seem to be standard fare in most Tex Mex places. The tacos stood out. The skirt steak was well seasoned and the corn tortillas were hot and held the juices well without falling apart. My moms review is simply "super dupey" her version of excellent. There was live singing. It's a large space with plenty of tables. I didn't visit the restroom so no comments on that. We all enjoyed the food and service. read more

Oscar is exceptional and generous. He takes care of his customers like his own family. He is the bar wizard!

Came across this place on Groupon. The food here had so much flavor! Definitely authentic. Pretty pricey though. read more

El Aguila - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland