I have been to El Andariego before, but this time I was blown away by the food and the service. The pupusas were delightful! I got the bean and cheese for my appetizer. The portion sized was so generous I could only eat one. The beans were well seasoned, and the cheese was not to overwhelming. The main course though? Oh boy! The Special Quesadilla with chicken was phenomenal! The chicken actually had flavor which was a pleasant surprise compared to other restaurants that will remain nameless. The ratio of meat to cheese was just right, and even with having the large amount of chicken, it did not make for a messy eat. But what brought it all together was the amazing service. My party had arrive 10 minutes before me, and the waitress was there to welcome me right away. My order was taken almost immediately. And my appetizer came out at the same time as everybody else's. My water was always refilled without asking and I was given a box for my leftovers because she had observed that I was full. If you are ever in Ashton, make sure to visit-you wont be disappointed! read more

El Andariego Restaurant - Special Quesadilla with Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

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Food was great and service was awesome Been going here for many years very nice place for a family celebration!!! read more

Excellent service! Food was A+mazing! Ambiance is very nice. Got the house burrito--large portion, excellent flavor. Crab and shrimp quesadilla was AWESOME! Taco salad was great! Went a second time, GREAT! Got the crab and shrimp quesadilla again...AMAZING! Chille relleno and taco & Enchilada and taco. Staff are very friendly and give excellent service! read more

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Our first visit was fabulous. From being greeted at the door to the margaritas, chips and salsa, guacamole, dinner and dessert, it was great. Highly recommend it. It was with the trip from Gaithersburg. Fajitas, chicken enchiladas, and bread pudding for dessert. Try it! read more

El Andariego Restaurant - Enchiladas Enchilada Super de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

Very solid mexican fare in the olney area. The service was friendly and the food was fresh. All the Mexican standards are here. I went with the chicken fajitas. My wife had the vegetarian burrito. Both were quite tasty. My only qualm is that the fajitas were prepared with a lot of butter. They were good, but a bit greasy for my taste. Still, a very nice meal. Unlimited chips and salsa are always appreciated!!!! Will make a point to come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Delicious food, and good service The stuffed like I think pepper is like a chile stuffed with chopped chicken was about the best thing I've ever had read more

Good food me friendly and very kind. They explained what ingredients were in the drink since I don't drink alcohol and wanted something lite. read more

Yummy food! The place is busy with people in and out, plus pick up orders with great testament to their delicious cuisine. I've been here a couple times and the service is great. This was my first time having desserts (courtesy of the owner!) and I was pleasantly surprised. On this weekend night, they had live music which included a harp player and guitarist! Wonderful ambiance for a great dinner meal. read more

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Great service from the moment we walked in to when we walked out. The food was very tasty and so were the drinks! We'll definitely be back.

We were in Olney to visit the theater, but well, when one theater(s) is open, one should dine. That and we were hungry. 1. The guacamole was extraordinary 2. The salsa was good 3. the chips were warm So, they had me right there. Then the food arrived. Wow, the meal got better. The food was well prepared, presented well and was truly delicious. Oh yes we had the flan. Wow. Plus our server was awesome, the place was clean and just really a lot of fun for a great lunch! read more

I dined here for the first time in more than 20 years. The location is right by Sherwood High School (walking distance), in a strip mall with plenty of parking, and access to the pad from New Hampshire Avenue and Olney Sandy Spring Road. The interior was decorated for Christmas, has a fairly small dining room, and has a family-owned feel. There was a residential heater in the vestibule plugged in with an extension cord. The guacamole was $11 and a tiny portion so skip it. I ordered cheese enchiladas, which were mostly fresh and a good portion. It didn't wow me, and I probably wouldn't order it again given the price and quality. If you're in the area and you're hungry for Salvadorian/Mexican food, and you want average standard service, give it a go. read more

From the time we walked in the door we felt welcomed! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable, though we had a dedicated server, anyone who passed by stopped to see if we were OK. We were there for a Soror's birthday, so we were there for a while, talking and catching up! The food was served quickly, the drinks were delicious, the ambiance was welcoming. We will be back! read more

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I ordered the salmon and it was delicious! It was my first time at this restaurant and the staff greeted me like I was a long time patron. Will definitely visit this restaurant again! read more

We had our first visit at this restaurant yesterday as recommended by Marcos whose uncle owns the restaurant . We were greeted with so must warmth . Cristina suggested combination pupusa with pork and corn tamale with sour cream . Wow! The best we ever had . We have been looking for a place like this . . We ordered from lunch specials . Serving is more than enough . Ambiance is up to par . Place is clean . Service is exceptional.checking out if we're okay . Ofcourse we had desert . And the rest of our food we had to take home . Definitely will come back and highly recommend this restaurant for a well satisfied meal. read more

This place is fantastic; the food is great, the prices very reasonable, but its the staff and service that help it stand apart from its peers. The restaurant is relaxed and casual with comfortable seating and the ability to serve large groups quickly. I have two small children and this is our go-to family place, cannot recommend it strongly enough, a hidden gem. read more

I love this restaurant. The owners are so kind and welcoming. The food is super good and the employees are very warm. I would definitely recommend it. They have live music and specials all the time. The margaritas are to die for too. read more

Had a moms night here last week and truly was amazing. You can tell they really care about they customers and food is great . Drinks and food was on point and thank you for the amazing service read more

The food at this place is great. I love the staff always Make You Feel Welcome, definitely one of my favorite places in Olney Maryland!

Been going to this family run restaurant because the food is terrific and the service is great. It is our go to Mexican restaurant. Early bird specials are very nice too. read more

My boyfriend and I can never decide where to eat, but Mexican never fails us! He found this 4.5/5 star place just minutes from my house and was shocked I've never been! We parked and he was reluctant. We walked in and were greeted right away and got a table immediately. We sat down, got chips and salsa while we browsed the menu. So many vegetarian options! I decided to get the Enchilada Monterey and my boyfriend got the steak tacos. Omg! The salsa was the best salsa I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant. We couldn't figure out if it had dairy in it or not (my boyfriend is lactose intolerant), but regardless it was delicious! I ordered my enchiladas and she also assured me that the beans are vegetarian. We love a server who assures me that my whole meal is vegetarian. For real. My boyfriend said his tacos were so good! Unfortunately he started feeling queasy and wasn't able to finish his food. We both ended up taking our leftovers home and indulged at home in our comfort zone. I'm so happy this place is so close to home. I'm definitely going to be making my way back there soon! read more

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Best food I've had in a while. Place is 10/10. Will be back soon. Place was jumping, we did not feel over looked. read more

El Andariego Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

We ordered take-out. The steak fajitas were delicious. As was the con queso & chips. We also ordered the cafe mousse, which were small portion, but very tasty. read more

Serendipity! So nice! Truly enjoyed both food and welcoming service. We are foodies, and the food was up to our highest appreciation. Thank you for the quality of food and your kind hospitality! read more

Food delicious, owners & staff very friendly & welcoming! Been going there for many years. They celebrated their 25th last year!

We have gone here for years. The food is always excellent and the service is wonderful. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Don't overlook the homemade salsa...and you can buy it to take home by the pint. Favorites are the camerones brochettes and the enchiladas. Have a Cadillac margarita! read more

This place is a gem. Growing up my family would always come here for celebrations. The owner and the staff are very kind and accommodating. They remember their customers and make them feel like family. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. read more

El Andariego Restaurant - Birthday Flan - Mexican Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

I visited here for a late lunch. Very friendly and fast service. The outside doesn't represent the inside so well. The inside is very nice. The starter chips were warm which I like. I had the taco salad with beef. It's difficult to review a taco salad which just has a few toppings tossed in a crispy bowl The outer shell was really good. Everything was good and the beef had a good seasoned flavor. I'll return some time and try some other items. Everything from service to food was very good. read more

El Andariego Restaurant - Taco Salad with Beef - Mexican Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

This is a keeper. Having never eaten Salvadoran food we were thinking of starting with standard Mexican. We entered and were greeted by Jaimie. He seated us immediately and our server came quickly. We have never tried pupusas so we started with them . The server recommended when we asked for one of each that we add cheese to the pork one. That was very good advice. We also had frozen margaritas which were yummy. For main event my sister got Camarones Brouchette. She said it was the best shrimp she ever had..this is her new favorite dish. I had vegetarian burrito which was very good loaded with spinach. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and it will definitely be on our return list. read more

Excellent food, great service, and wonderful family dining experience... every time. A family favorite. Thank you. Travel well.

I cannot rave about this restaurant enough! The food is incredible, the service is great, and the atmosphere feels like an authentic family owned/mom and pop restaurant. Sometimes they have live music, which is so fun and romantic. My husband and I come here for date nights a lot, we have celebrated Father's Day with our whole family here, I have been to an office party at this restaurant. It's truly perfect for any occasion! read more

El Andariego Restaurant - Steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

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Amazing food, service, and hospitality. Nice relaxing ambiance, with quick customer tailored service.

The food was phenomenal. The beef fajita was perfectly cooked and came out sizzling hot. The servicers were friendly and constantly checked on us. The owner chatted with us for several minutes and made feel at home. I cannot wait to return. read more

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The drinks, food, and service were all OUTSTANDING! We had carne asada, shrimp fajitas, rockfish, crab and shrimp quesadillas, and guacamole. Everything was delicious. What a great place! read more

Love this place! Food is always on point! Fresh, well seasoned, generous portions and superb selection. The ambiance is always fun and uplifting. Four stars for this review ONLY because our carry out order was missing the area famous and delicious chips and salsa. Accidents happen but that meal starter is a must have. read more

We love this place! the owner and staff are always do kind and we genuinely enjoy supporting their business. you have to get the pupusas!

Stop by Andariegos for lunch. Service, Food and drinks was excellent. The food is always good. There is a wall in between tables if you seat in the main dining room. We felt very comfortable eating here. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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I went to meet a couple friends for dinner there, and walking in on an average Thursday I was surprised how packed it was with families, couples and what seemed like half the town of Ashton sitting and enjoying margaritas. No superficial decor trying to make the place seem like it's something different than it is, and to be honest, what I experienced was spot on with my observations - down to earth, authentic home cooked food you would enjoy on a Sunday when your abuelita spends all day making food for the family so that everyone can get together and enjoy each other. Me being the fifth wheel on a double date I started with margaritas, which were on point and came out pretty fast and tasted like they grew the limes in the kitchen. The tortillas and salsa were immediately on the table and after munching on the home made free starter I immediately started researching my main course. I am a pupusa guy, so when I saw they had fresh to order pupusas I looked no further...I got one of each, bean, cheese and mixto. Mmm mmm mmmmmmmm. Manny was our server, or to better describe him he was our host, and tour guide as we followed his guidance through the menu. Ashton had produced yet another winner with El Andriariego which is the thriving pulse feed the heart of Ashton. read more

Purely incredible. This place was a diamond in the rough around the Ashton area of MD. The food is exquisite--the fajitas were delectable and the queso and salsa were on point. On a negative note, the taquitos were mildly soggy and slightly overpriced. The El Andariego Cajeta ice cream was mind-blowing. I mean, who wouldn't want an ice cream scoop with chewy, bold coconut shavings and rich caramel drizzle? Moving on, the lightning-fast service was phenomenal. One of their many personable waiters and waitresses helped us organize our table space. The ambiance was boisterous, live music played throughout our stay and the movement of many robust people made the seating area a little too crowded. Overall, this restaurant is an amazing experience to witness and would highly recommend to anyone. Easily deserving of four stars or more. read more

El Andariego Restaurant - Frida Kahlo fauvism painting - Mexican Near Me - Ashton, Maryland

Wow, this place has gone downhill, and fast. I guess it's a drinking spot now, no need to order takeout. My son's fajitas (beef), and mine (chicken), were literally about? 8-10 strips of meat on top of three clarified onions. Zero peppers, zero anything. The tortillas seemed bought at the corner store, stuck together and were tasteless. They were accompanied by a half scoop of tasteless white rice (I think there may have been one kernel of yellow corn mixed in for...color? definitely not taste), and a sad pile of blanched tomatoes that were...salsa? Pico? Hard to tell, because literally a tiny bit of tomato chopped up with nothing else. No cilantro, no onion, no pepper, no nothing. . We ordered queso, and it was? Cheese Whiz? Period? Not even a pepper chopped up or anything. Whiz in a cup. Wow. And for $100. Save your money. La Barisa is not that far away, and miles beyond. Miles. Fajitas that are just strips of unseasoned meat? Really? Done. read more

We had the shredded chicken taco salads for lunch today. They were the best I have had in many years. We also enjoyed the chips and homemade salsa. Delicious. The service was excellent and the ambiance is very nice. read more