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top in on the weekend after being in the area and enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance! Menu had a great selection to pick from. We opt for the chicken enchiladas and steak tacos. The enchiladas were amazing & the chicken was cooked perfectly ( not too dry!). The steak tacos were amazing as well and really enjoyed the corn tortilla (super soft). For both, the rice was an interesting thing! We've never had this kind of rice and really liked it!! Plenty of indoor seating and served was super friendly.
I stand by what I say about this place. Really good and relatively inexpensive food here and so much of it! The chimichanga with steak was pretty bready but there was so much meat that the ratio of protein to carb is great. The quesadilla was also pretty good with so much cheese and meat. The pupusa loca was as good as always. Staff is always smiling and so accommodating, making sure we were taken care of. The patrons are also happy and the table next to us was talking about how good the carrot and orange juice was. Good vibe restaurant.
It was one of the good recommendations we had for awhile. The food was really a comfy food and feels like home made food instead of the usual feel of restaurant food. It was really good and would love to go back again.
We stopped here after a long day of touring Manassas National Battlefield. Traffic was hectic getting there but that's not the fault of El Mirador. We were seated quickly and our drinks delivered post haste. The Mrs had the Chicken Chimichangas which came with rice, beans and sour cream. She enjoyed it very much. $13.25 I chose the carne tacos (3) which also came with rice and beans. The pieces of beef were very tender. Delicious. But, the rice and beans were beyond great. If I'd have known that the beans were so good, I would have just ordered a platter of that with rice and some tortillas. I've had beans at many places. These were TOPS. $12.50 Wish we were local so we could enjoy their food regularly.
Four colleagues and I were first-time diners at El Mirador on a Friday afternoon for lunch. We had to pull together two tables to sit all five of us. This was not a problem to the accommodating staff. They greeted us with a big smile and took great care of us for the next 90 minutes. The dining menu was quite extensive, with helpful pictures and descriptions. As we were to find out shortly, there were no specific lunch items or smaller portions. We started with guacamole and chips, which was amazing. The guacamole was the best, according to all of us. It had a thicker consistency than other guacamole we had had in the past and tasted super fresh. Our orders came out as they were ready. My tacos al carbon came out first. The portions were huge with four tacos (2 Chix and 2 steak), a generous heaping of beans, yummy rice, and toppings for the tacos, including tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado slice. It was outstanding. I managed to eat most of it but could have shared it with another. Next out was a chicken dish with plantains substituting rice and beans. It was a beautiful dish that was thoroughly enjoyed. A beef burrito appeared next, and it was the thickness of an arm. Chicken fajitas appeared through a cloud of smoke. Lastly, a three taco platter was delivered: one chicken, one beef, and one beef tongue taco. All these dishes were freshly prepared and delicious. It took a little bit of time for everything to show up, but it was not an issue. The staff was delightful and happily accommodated some substitutions on the menu. We all remarked that we would like to eat here again in a couple of weeks when we return to the area.
Ate lunch here with the wife on a Friday. Quite a few tables inside and most were occupied. Lots of takeout going on. We both really enjoyed our food and it came out piping hot! Typical ambiance and decor inside. It's one of those places we've all been where there's alot of action and movement with great food being pumped out. Enjoy!
I went to El Mirador on Friday night. I ordered a Pupusa Loca and a chicken burrito. The pupusa came very hot, but once it cooled down, it was super delicious: filled with cheese and beans and some kind of vegetable. The burrito was a little disappointing. It was filled with only chicken. Luckily the plate also came with beans, rice, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, and melted Mexican cheese: that part was simply delicious as well. I just wish there was more inside the burrito. I would recommend eating there though.
El Mirador is such a gem! This Salvadorean restaurant offers a nice extensive menu, offering sopas, sandwiches, salads, platters, Tex-Mex items, seafood, sides, and drinks/beverages. We came here for lunch, and we ordered: +cheese pupusas - these were made perfectly, with the slightly crispy edges, and the cheese was the right amount of saltiness and generously used for the filling! +chimichanga - this came as a platter, and I opted for the carne asada for the protein - note that if you don't request any other ingredients, the chimichanga only comes with meat as the filling; I'd probably ask it to be filled with cheese and beans next time! It was fried wonderfully, and I was a huge fan of their refried beans! +horchata - this was creamy and cinnamon-y, and one of the better horchatas I've had! The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, and they do check in with you often! The place does get jam-packed, and there seems to always be a wait. However, that doesn't affect the service at all - the staff are on point! Would love to come back and check out the rest of the menu. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +tasty pupusas! +simple chimichangas! +all foods made-to-order +friendly & welcoming staff! +plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot
SOLID, I cleaned my plate! Had the beef tongue and wanted more. Tender, juicy and did not need doctoring. Highly recommend the place. A little hole in the wall but had a steady stream of clients. Will be back to try the other dishes. Best pupusa I have had to date. Belly was happy!
I drove 2 hours to this area to pick Tulips. After that, it was time to eat so I turned to Yelp to look for Latinx food recommendations and stumbled upon El Mirador. As soon as I walked, it was a busy place. And I could tell it always was. That's always a great sign. We ordered lots of food (pictured) and everything was delicious! Food is freshly made, but you also get your food pretty quickly after you order. Only reason for the 4 stars is because they forgot one of our meals (there were 5 of us)...they brought everyone's meal except for one. We waited a while, maybe 15 minutes (we were trying to be patient) but eventually went up to the counter to check on the soup. We eventually got it but it was very late.
Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the authentic food, friendly service, and lively atmosphere. Many also mention affordable prices.
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3 months ago
Seated right away. Music playing in the background makes you want to dance. Very lively ambiance. Ordered pupusas plate. Tasted super good. Fresh drinks available. I ordered fresh squeezed oranges juice and carrots. Great spot for small groups. read more
top in on the weekend after being in the area and enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance! Menu had a great selection to pick from. We opt for the chicken enchiladas and steak tacos. The enchiladas were amazing & the chicken was cooked perfectly ( not too dry!). The steak tacos were amazing as well and really enjoyed the corn tortilla (super soft). For both, the rice was an interesting thing! We've never had this kind of rice and really liked it!! Plenty of indoor seating and served was super friendly. read more
I stand by what I say about this place. Really good and relatively inexpensive food here and so much of it! The chimichanga with steak was pretty bready but there was so much meat that the ratio of protein to carb is great. The quesadilla was also pretty good with so much cheese and meat. The pupusa loca was as good as always. Staff is always smiling and so accommodating, making sure we were taken care of. The patrons are also happy and the table next to us was talking about how good the carrot and orange juice was. Good vibe restaurant. read more
1 year ago
We stopped here after a long day of touring Manassas National Battlefield. Traffic was hectic getting there but that's not the fault of El Mirador. We were seated quickly and our drinks delivered post haste. The Mrs had the Chicken Chimichangas which came with rice, beans and sour cream. She enjoyed it very much. $13.25 I chose the carne tacos (3) which also came with rice and beans. The pieces of beef were very tender. Delicious. But, the rice and beans were beyond great. If I'd have known that the beans were so good, I would have just ordered a platter of that with rice and some tortillas. I've had beans at many places. These were TOPS. $12.50 Wish we were local so we could enjoy their food regularly. read more
2 years ago
Four colleagues and I were first-time diners at El Mirador on a Friday afternoon for lunch. We had to pull together two tables to sit all five of us. This was not a problem to the accommodating staff. They greeted us with a big smile and took great care of us for the next 90 minutes. The dining menu was quite extensive, with helpful pictures and descriptions. As we were to find out shortly, there were no specific lunch items or smaller portions. We started with guacamole and chips, which was amazing. The guacamole was the best, according to all of us. It had a thicker consistency than other guacamole we had had in the past and tasted super fresh. Our orders came out as they were ready. My tacos al carbon came out first. The portions were huge with four tacos (2 Chix and 2 steak), a generous heaping of beans, yummy rice, and toppings for the tacos, including tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado slice. It was outstanding. I managed to eat most of it but could have shared it with another. Next out was a chicken dish with plantains substituting rice and beans. It was a beautiful dish that was thoroughly enjoyed. A beef burrito appeared next, and it was the thickness of an arm. Chicken fajitas appeared through a cloud of smoke. Lastly, a three taco platter was delivered: one chicken, one beef, and one beef tongue taco. All these dishes were freshly prepared and delicious. It took a little bit of time for everything to show up, but it was not an issue. The staff was delightful and happily accommodated some substitutions on the menu. We all remarked that we would like to eat here again in a couple of weeks when we return to the area. read more
Ate lunch here with the wife on a Friday. Quite a few tables inside and most were occupied. Lots of takeout going on. We both really enjoyed our food and it came out piping hot! Typical ambiance and decor inside. It's one of those places we've all been where there's alot of action and movement with great food being pumped out. Enjoy! read more
I went to El Mirador on Friday night. I ordered a Pupusa Loca and a chicken burrito. The pupusa came very hot, but once it cooled down, it was super delicious: filled with cheese and beans and some kind of vegetable. The burrito was a little disappointing. It was filled with only chicken. Luckily the plate also came with beans, rice, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, and melted Mexican cheese: that part was simply delicious as well. I just wish there was more inside the burrito. I would recommend eating there though. read more
El Mirador is such a gem! This Salvadorean restaurant offers a nice extensive menu, offering sopas, sandwiches, salads, platters, Tex-Mex items, seafood, sides, and drinks/beverages. We came here for lunch, and we ordered: +cheese pupusas - these were made perfectly, with the slightly crispy edges, and the cheese was the right amount of saltiness and generously used for the filling! +chimichanga - this came as a platter, and I opted for the carne asada for the protein - note that if you don't request any other ingredients, the chimichanga only comes with meat as the filling; I'd probably ask it to be filled with cheese and beans next time! It was fried wonderfully, and I was a huge fan of their refried beans! +horchata - this was creamy and cinnamon-y, and one of the better horchatas I've had! The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, and they do check in with you often! The place does get jam-packed, and there seems to always be a wait. However, that doesn't affect the service at all - the staff are on point! Would love to come back and check out the rest of the menu. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +tasty pupusas! +simple chimichangas! +all foods made-to-order +friendly & welcoming staff! +plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot read more
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SOLID, I cleaned my plate! Had the beef tongue and wanted more. Tender, juicy and did not need doctoring. Highly recommend the place. A little hole in the wall but had a steady stream of clients. Will be back to try the other dishes. Best pupusa I have had to date. Belly was happy! read more
I drove 2 hours to this area to pick Tulips. After that, it was time to eat so I turned to Yelp to look for Latinx food recommendations and stumbled upon El Mirador. As soon as I walked, it was a busy place. And I could tell it always was. That's always a great sign. We ordered lots of food (pictured) and everything was delicious! Food is freshly made, but you also get your food pretty quickly after you order. Only reason for the 4 stars is because they forgot one of our meals (there were 5 of us)...they brought everyone's meal except for one. We waited a while, maybe 15 minutes (we were trying to be patient) but eventually went up to the counter to check on the soup. We eventually got it but it was very late. read more
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Good takeout food that travels well. Our party had the steak burrito, steak tacos (hold the onions), and also carte tamales. The burrito was excellent -- full of steak, grilled to perfection, and smothered in cheese. The beans and the rice are also delicious and flavorful. Steak tacos were great, stuffed with meat and served with fresh avocado and sides. The tamales were very moist and fluffy and well-seasoned. I will definitely order again from El Mirador. Service is friendly and continues to mask. read more
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I love this cute local authentic Salvadoran place. I use to come here often when I lived in the area so was excited to stop in during my visit back in the area. Great service and good food! My go to is the pescado frito read more
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Carne Asada Tacos y Pupusa what more can you ask for. The original finger food is the only way to eat in el mirador. Pupusa make sure you eat them on the spot bc once is cold the cheese and chicharon don't melt in your melt. The services is 10/10 polite and nice. The location could use a bigger spot since the limited seating can be difficult to come with family or a large group. Will recommend to friends and family. This time I came by myself. read more
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We were looking for a place for late lunch and found El Mirador. We ordered Pupusas for appetizer which is really delicious along with hot coffees. For entrees, we had Beef Fajitas and Lengua En Salsa. Their beef fajitas is seriously the most flavorful and tender that we ever had. The Lengua is just as impressive. Both servings are quite generous as well. We were seriously impressed with our dining experience here. The service is just as fantastic as the food. The prices are not expensive as well. We would love to go back here soon. read more
6 years ago
This place was ok. Nothing to write home about. My taco meat was tough and my friend's food not much flavor. I had ordered a pupusa, but it never came to our table, but they did charge me for it....ha to get our bill adjusted. Was pretty disappointed because this place had such high reviews read more
My gf is awesome since she frequents this hole-in-the-wall place and introduced me to it. El Mirador is as authentic as it gets when it comes to Latin cuisine. I knew this would be an awesome experience when I saw the place filled with people of a Latino/Latina background. The tacos and papusas are some of the best I've had. The Papusa La Roca is huge and they are made in house with fresh corn meal and other ingredients. Never tasted one as fresh and packed with flavor. And only @ $2.95, it's almost a meal in itself. I paired it with the Tacos El Mirador platter which knocked me on my rear as it was more food than I thought. But nonetheless the tacos (carne asada, pork, linqua) were all tasty and filled with meat and deliciousness. The rest of the menu has traditional El Salvadoran dishes such as the currasca, chimichangas, tortas, and the refreshing hortachata (similar to a milkshake). The dining area is a bit small but inviting and the staff cook it up well. And price wise, it may be the best value since the Louisiana Purchase! El Mirador has a fan in me and when you try it, you'll be a fan too. Bring your appetite! read more
7 years ago
I wouldn't know authentic Salvadorian food if it smacked me in the face, but I can tell you what I do know...this is great food. I consider this comfort food actually. Very satisfying and filling. I enjoyed that there were flavors in the food. I enjoy that the establishment, albeit small, is jam packed with not just "customers" but Salvadorian customers. That says a lot to me. The ambiance was true to heritage. The servers where busy! Let me tell you, but very nice. Chefs were lined up within view putting out some really good food. I went the first time on a whim due to Yelp ratings and to satisfy my craving for rice and beans. I came back the very next day for more! Lots of vegetarian options thankfully and portions are generous. Already thinking about my next plate. read more
4 years ago
Found this place just trying to get tacos. It's a small place in a strip mall, but it was PACKED at 11:45am - always a good sign. Although everyone around us had pupusas, i ended up getting the Taco plate (I ordered pork but i think I got steak? Either way it was phenomenal). Hubby got a chicken chimichanga and like other reviews, a little underwhelming as it just had chicken and not really flavored and a little dry. We did order 6 revuelta tacos to go, so I'll have to update this once we eat it later! read more
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