My partner and I LOVE El Fresco. We could eat here 7 days per week and not get bored. Personally, I really love their "El pescado", it has amazing flavors and is quite filling for the price. The service is quick and easy and everyone is welcoming and grateful for the service. Highly recommend. read more

Very disappointed. Yes its Cinco de mayo, but I had planned ahead. I put it in an order last night for pick up at 6pm today. I walked in at 5:50pm and was told to give them 10 min. I waited. A guy after me got his food so I inquired about my food again. She said one minute. I finally got my food at 6:15pm. I think they were filling in orders as they came in. I got home and my order was wrong. I placed custom orders and my tacos did not have lettuce, cheese or tomatoes. I called and got hung up on. Called again, first was told to bring it back and I said no because I just got home. I asked them to refund me. He took my name and number and said he would call me tomorrow. I plan to call back by mid day if he doesn't honor this and ask for a FULL refund. read more

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Tried the carne asada tacos again and were a little disappointed. Not sure if it was an off day or if I had previously tried it on a great day. The texture of the beef was a sinewy. Never ever get the corn elote or chicken flautas. Elote- sucked. The corn is way overcooked and mushy. I couldn't get past the texture. Too much cheese and mayo. Flautas- also sucked. Even if you reheat in your air fryer, the outside will never get crispy. It comes not crispy. The inside is the driest hardest chicken I've ever eaten. Lacked seasoning. Even if you drown it in salsa it tastes and feels like cardboard. read more

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We ordered food and it never arrived. This business took our money for the food but never delivered it--an act that constitutes theft. Additionally, this restaurant offers cheap, overpriced, fake Mexican cuisine, combined with poor service and apparent dishonest business practices. If you're craving real Mexican food, it's best to choose a different place. read more

A great local establishment with a great menu of dishes to choose from. The food is prepared fresh to order. Affordable prices and I especially love their Healthy Grilled Shrimp and Guacamole Salad. read more

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This has been my favorite restaurant for the last 8 years. I'd come here several times a week and always the best food I've ever had for a great price. 5/5. I'm giving it a 3/5 now because I got the steak fajitas and the steak was very siweny and I had to spit out at least 1/3 of it. Never experienced this before. Looking at reviews, other people say the same thing. I haven't been back since so maybe a one time thing? Again, this was the best restaurant around but something has changed with the steak, either the way they cut it or the quality. Shame, espicially since they increased their Monday fajita deal price from $10 to $15. Not surprised tho, every restaurant increases prices while quality drops. I thought el fresco was immune to that. read more

The inside is a bit small for seating but one can make do. The fact they make their own queso is pretty cool and the food is decent. The service is fine; no complaints. You order your food by going up to the counter. I wasn't fond of the bathroom situation as there was only one bathroom (gender neutral) but no changing table, so if you have a kid in diapers and you need to change, you're basically out of luck. read more

This place is an Easter egg hiding in plain sight! I can't believe I didn't know about El Fresco sooner. The breakfast wraps are an absolute steal. $3 for a regular and about $2 extra to add meat. The wrap is surprising large despite the cashier telling me it's tiny haha she said you can finish it in 4-5 bites but you definitely cannot. I felt full after just eating 1! On its own it's a little plain but goes really well with the salsas at the salsa bar. I tried one of the wraps with bacon and can't really say that the $2 extra was worth it. Seems like bacon bits were used instead of fresh bacon AND it was a minuscule amount. I almost thought that they forgot to add the bacon because I couldn't even see it. On the other hand, the chorizo was a great addition! There was a lot and the flavor made the wrap taste less plain. I'll definitely be making my way back here to try other items on the menu read more

El Fresco - Breakfast Wrap - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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Delicious food and friendly staff! $10 fajitas in Monday and the platter was huge and the peach margarita was amazing! Check them out! read more

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Have been here multiple times and has never disappointed everything taste so fresh. They have a unique dine in into I love it. Great place to grab a quick lunch! They also have the best chips and salsa! read more

El Fresco - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Decent takeout and a little cheaper than other options in the area. Tried the grilled chicken burrito and it was yummy but a little bit bland. The fajitas are good but not as flavorful as some other places. I also tried the queso and didn't think it was worth it at all. It got cold and clumpy so incredibly fast which was very weird. I probably wouldn't order that again! Not sure I would order from here again - the food is decent but just very simple. read more

So far I tried this place twice for take out under the pandemic time. I ordered online and then went in and picked up. Both times around lunch time, I saw another customer or two inside the store but I could keep social distance. The food was actually fresh and tasty. I really liked the lunch special Steak Tacos that comes rice and beans of your choice. The rice was perfectly prepared and tasted very good with the beans. I will definitely go back again. read more

El Fresco - Lunch Special #10 Steak Taco - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

This foodhall style restaurant is a hidden gem in the DMV! We found this restaurant on UberEats and were so impressed by everything that we had ordered. We ended up even making another trip to eat there! Their salsa bar offers several options to add the perfect spice to any dish. I especially enjoyed their Mexican pizza! Access to the restaurant is very easy. There is a ton of parking available on the side of the building. read more

El Fresco - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

I decided to try El Fresco for the first time last night because I have been seeing so many advertisements in the area and also was not in the mood to cook. My order was well packed included utensils, a small sauce cup of salsa, and a tube of sour cream. I got the Arroz Con Pollo and it was flavorful and fun. It came with not only the chicken and rice but also a tortilla and a small salad. The chicken and rice was definitely interesting because it had melted cheese at the top which I wasn't expecting (I didn't really read the description when I ordered it) but I loved! I also enjoyed how well seasoned the rice was as I didn't feel the need to add anything else. I will definitely get take out here again and will probably explore more options on their menu. read more

El Fresco - Arroz con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Reasonable prices. Very friendly service. Tasty food. I am not in this area a lot but whenever I am and I am hungry, this is the place to be. read more

Omg their tacos are so good & fresh. Almost addicting. Especiallyyy the fish & the vegetarian taco. (Add jalapeños & ask for extra lemons) sprinkle lime over them and just wow. Fresh, tasty, and healthy. The veggie taco has like a red onion zucchini base that's seasoned very well and is topped with guacamole (don't forget to add jalapeños for that extra wow taste) The fish on the fish taco is a nice sized fillet pan seared/fried, and their guacamole is really good too. Really fresh what I'm suspecting is in house made tortillas too. They do have to figure out how to get their tortillas not to fall apart during deliveries but it doesn't happen all the time or to all. And their pizzas are still amazing. I like this place, they're simple fresh and tasty. read more

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Used to be my favorite place. Ordered shrimp burrito with all the add-ons. It was mostly rice and beans. Hardly any lettuce...so disappointed. See photos for reference. read more

It took me a while to warm up to them, but now I love El Fresco. I always order the California Burrito. It is scrumptious! It has French fries and guacamole, and to me, it doesn't need any additional salsa. I can't find a picture of the burrito because I usually eat it at soon as I get it. I have had other burritos and for others you may want to add salsa from their assortment at the salsa bar. I noticed their chips are always fresh as well. Unfortunately, the can't find a picture of the California burrito in my camera roll, but trust me, it looks and tastes really good! read more

El Fresco - Carne Asada Platter and deep fried ice cream. - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Wow I hate leaving bad reviews but I had to because of my experience today! The manager here is awful.. Each time I have come here my receipt is literally different , even though I get the same thing , I noticed he makes whatever prices he feels he wants, he was also unfriendly and made me uncomfortable. The chantilly location is far better in every aspect and Much much better customer service and way cleaner. read more

We love their steak quesadillas, we typically split it for either dinner or lunch. Delicious and hot, we pile on the lettuce, tomatoes and avocado and sour cream that comes with it! Yum!!!!! read more

Our go to Mexican place in the area! The food has been delicious every time and we have tried most everything on the menu. The chorizo taco is hands down my favorite and my husband loves their mariachi burrito platter. Plus we can never turn down their chips and queso. Staff is incredibly sweet and friendly. We've always been greeted when we arrive and our order is always ready to go. While we have not eaten in the restaurant, it is always clean and does have limited seating available. Looking forward to being back soon! read more

Good 4 star Mexican restaurant. Not a lot of seats inside, so this is more of a fast casual place rather than a sit down restaurant. Good food though. Great homemade salsa. Wish they were more liberal with the chips tho. I could have eaten more. Everyone enjoyed their food. Not a lot of complaints. Friendly staff. read more

El Fresco - Burrito with Chicken and Steak - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Great lunch deals and happy hour. Nice salsa bar and friendly service! Would recommend to others. read more

El Fresco - Entry where you order - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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There is nothing I can say that accurately describes how FANTASTIC this place is!! The gentleman that took our order was friendly and patient with us as we had never been there before and took a few minutes to look at the menu. The chips and salsa we snacked on after we ordered were great, and that was just the start. We got our food quickly and it was so tasty, it felt as if we couldn't eat it fast enough! The chicken fajitas were absolutely fantastic and the queso is to die for. I consider myself a bit picky when it comes to Mexican food since there are so many great ones in my hometown and I'm a bit spoiled in that way, but I will definitely be stopping here again the next time I'm in the area! read more

El Fresco - Chicken Fajitas White Queso & Chips - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

The ambiance is very laid back and welcoming. The food is fresh and the service is friendly. Very flavorful dishes. The margarita was very good also. The service was fast. Authentic flavors with a salsa bar that you can make your own. The chips are fresh and actually pretty good. If you are out in Centreville you should give this place a try, it is as good as any large Mexican or TexMex restaurant with even better flavor and service. I will be back... read more

My husband and I stumbled upon this Tex Mex restaurant when traveling between Fairfax and central Virginia. We were tired from shopping, and hungry. We didn't have high expectations because it seems to be a franchise -- but we were very pleasantly surprised. We are giving a 5-star rating, especially given the reasonable prices for quality ingredients. I ordered the 2-soft taco pollo asado platter, street style, which came with rice and a choice of beans. My husband opted for a salad with shredded chicken. In both cases, the ingredients were fresh and tasty, and the quantities were good. Nacho chips and salsa were also provided for the table. We we're impressed that, while we both ordered entrees with chicken, the meat was prepared differently for both dishes. We also especially enjoyed the black beans that came with my platter. The restaurant also has a toppings bar with various salsas and picco de gallo. A few minor things that are worth mentioning. 1. I would've liked to have some lettuce with my tacos, or on the toppings bar. 2. We "ate in" and it was difficult to carry on a conversation because the music was too loud. 3. The washroom is in the far back, and it's not obvious when the door is locked. 4. my bad ... I hadn't noticed that they have Mexican street corn on the menu. I definitely would have ordered this if I had seen it earlier. read more

The lunch specials are truly amazing. The super burrito special is enough for 2 to share. They make their salsa and other topics fresh every day. The staff is friendly, helpful, and very professional. Great place. Just wish the Centreville location opened up earlier in morning to get breakfast items! read more

First time ordering, from my phone while at the gym. My order was ready and fresh. Taste was amazing. We will certainly be back to try more of the menu! read more

I would give this place 3.5 stars so I rounded it up to 4 stars. Overall I thought this place was relatively cheap for the amount of food you get and the quality. The service was very friendly and I like how you get complimentary chips with your order. There is also a great salsa bar to eat with your meal and chips! I went during lunch and ordered the lunch special #10 which had two carne asado tacos with guacmole, rice, and beans. For 7.49, I thought it was very worth it! The reason I give this 3.5 stars over 4 stars was that the food was very salty in my opinion. The food was very flavorful itself but I thought the salt was a bit overpowering. Overall, great place and I would come back to get my taco fix. read more

El Fresco - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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Ordered first time tonight. Normally I will give a place a few tries before rating low but the food was totally unacceptable. The highlight of unacceptablity was the shrimp taco platter. It came with just 3 small shrimp per taco. A total of just 6 small shrimp for 2 tacos. They maybe covered 60% of the tortilla. Not only was the meal skimpy but it wasn't very good either. Bland and flavorless. Will not be ordered here again. read more

I cannot say enough about this place. The woman who took my take out order was SO helpful and answered my questions as I was a first timer. But let's talk about the food. A former San Diego resident, these are some of the best burritos I've ever had. I got the grilled chicken burrito and added shrimp to it. It was beyond delicious and the red salsa in the chips salsa bar they have is an awesome addition. If you want some bomb Mexican, come here. It was a thirty min drive for me (I came for national burrito day lol) and I will surely be back. read more

El Fresco - handheld chicken burrito! huge and delicious. get the grilled chicken so you get guac too. - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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I got the beef enchilada and chicken taco combo. It was cheap but not very good. The enchilada was better than the taco. The taco was pretty dry. I liked that it came with chips and salsa and a fountain drink. The service was good and friendly. They have an extensive menu so I might be back to try. The Apple churros look good. read more

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Food is actually quite good, however the service is horrendous. Waited an hour for my meal, which they said would take 20min. Granted it was Cinco De Mayo so long wait time was understandable, however after waiting an hour for my pickup order, I get home and it was completely incorrect. My main issue is the smug response from the manager who acted like it was no big deal. Wouldn't offer me a refund until the next day. I went back a few days later and he still had zero apology for the screw up or my experience as a whole. Just not the right person that should be in management, especially running the store. Won't be going back there again for sure. read more

I've come to this shopping center countless times and I'm surprised it took me this long to finally try El Fresco! They have a few tables for dine-in but I've noticed most people order to-go or delivery. Whether dining in or ordering to-go, they have a free salsa and chip bar for you to munch on while you wait for your food! Lots of different choices for food on their menu, including breakfast! The staff is super nice and helpful when it comes to recommendations. I loved the carne asada fries! read more

El Fresco - carne asada fries (sour cream & guac on the side) - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

This location seems a lot busier than the Chantilly one! What I love about El Fresco is that their food always tastes SO fresh and not oily or greasy. Their queso is amazing, as are the chicken fajitas. Love the green salsas from the salsa bar, super flavorful! read more

El Fresco - $10 fajita Mondays! - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Whenever I feel the need to "GET FRESH" on the east coast, all the way from the island of 'Oahu' in the Hawaiian Isles chains, where I do the promotion "Get Fresh" for over a decade now I go to "EL FRESCO". YES I DO read more

Yeah, pretty good. I was going to el Fresco quite often. However, I'm not visiting them as often because their Chantilly location is closed until further notice. So, my option is to visit the Centreville location which is not too far from me. I'm still loving their chicken soup enchilada and there guacamole. I mean it's a pretty awesome guacamole. I can eat it all day, everyday. I think I pretty much try most of their menu there are certain items that I do not like the arroz con pollo. Staff is very nice. They take your order quickly and food is usually served very fast. They bring it to your table. I mostly do carry-out or delivery. During peak hours, delivery can take up to anywhere from an hour to 2 hours. Crazy! I know, but I can understand because they're actually really good. 4 stars. read more

El Fresco has become our go to stop after our annual trip the Bull Run Festival of Lights. Seating is pretty limited inside, especially now with COVID. But the staff is super friendly and the food came out very fast, along with a fresh basket of chips. I love the salsa bar options- mild and pico available for the kids and ones with a little more kick for the adults. My quesadilla was perfectly crispy with lots of melted cheese and well seasoned grilled chicken. My daughter always likes the kids taco with rice (and an extra helping of chips.) We will continue to keep coming back! read more

Hands down the best tex mex restaurant in the area. Incredible prices, amazing food quality and extremely clean facility. Love their BMT (Burrito Minus Tortilla) salad and the churros when wanting something sweet. Queso and salsa is also great, would love if their salsa was a hint spicier but there's several options. read more

Not bad not mind blowing either. Friendly and fast service. What's great about this place is that they deliver which is a huge plus. SO if you are craving for some late night nachos call them. read more

El Fresco - Nachos meat supreme - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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