Food is good. It has an authentic taste to their dishes…read more Service is ok..... Ambiance is very adequate and clean. Try the chicharrón...its good!

Great place for roast chicken and sides.ive had it about 10 times at least. Really similar to…read moreSardi's. Last night I got- Meal for 6 (1 1/2 chickens) with- Plantains 2 macaroni Mashed potato's 2 yuca 4oz Extra special sauce Crema

Overall Positives: The service is friendly and fast, which is nice since we came right at dinner…read moretime and it didn't take too long to get our food. Love the salsa bar -- the salsas taste fresh and there's something for everyone. If you aren't vegetarian the chicken is tasty and the chicken burrito is a safe, decent choice. Overall Negatives: This is not a great place if you are vegetarian. I know they have veg items but they don't get the same attention to flavor and quality that the non-vegetarian items get. That's why my husband rated his chicken burrito higher than I rated my veggie tacos. We had more misses than hits here. Chicken burrito: minimal beans, lots of rice and pulled chicken that both had great flavor. A marginal hit, just really needed some texture because a tortilla filled with just chicken isn't a great burrito. Its's a "just fine" burrito. Veggie tacos: barely any beans or rice. Mostly big chucks of avocado (weird to not dice it) and sliced tomato and onion (again weird -- just dice it). All topped with a dairy bomb of sour cream and queso fresco that caused the whole taco to lose its structural Integrity. Desperately needed lots of salsa for flavor because nothing else had any. The thing is, you can make rice flavorful. You can make beans with flair and fun and taste. They just don't here. Disappointing miss. Nachos: good chips, good cheesy sauce. Barely any beans again and the big slices of avocado, onion, and tomato (about the size you see on a burger) made it difficult to eat anything but the chips and cheese sauce. Not "nachos" and definitely not a hit for us. Unfortunately this just wasn't for us. It's great to have stuff on your menu that accommodates different types of diners but it's important to actually show the "other" food equal attention to quality and flavor.

Taco Bar is a hyper local family restaurant located in Gaithersburg, MD that is dedicated to…read moreserving the community and paying homage to the food ways of Mexico. The restaurant reopened their doors after being affected by a tragic fire that resulted in the owners having to rebuild from scratch. During my visit I to tried the following: - Horchata - Guacamole & Homemade Tortilla Chips - Lengua (Tongue) & Pastor Street Tacos - Birria Pizza w/ Consome - Churros Everything was delicious and reasonably priced but the ultimate standout was that consome! If I wasn't in a public place I would have drank the broth directly from the bowl.

We came back again tonight. Sat outside in a comfortable area. If you sit outside this time of…read moreyear, beware - there are gnats around. We enjoyed our entrees. I had the salmon, which came with salad, black beans and rice. My partner had the Carne, with rice and black beans. We ordered the guac and chips as an appetizer. The chips are good. The guac had nice chunks of avocado, but tasted like it was in a green goddess dressing. It tasted good, but not what we expected. Our server surprised us with a dessert of carrot cake. It was delicious. The service was friendly and good.

Honestly not the greatest bandeja paisa, especially for the price. Restaurant was empty when I came…read morein so service was quick, and the menu is varied in terms of Latin countries, but I'm still pretty disappointed this didn't wow me like I had hoped it would.

I ordered from them on a whim via DoorDash. I had a beef patty and curry chicken special with…read moremacaroni and cheese and cabbage. My food arrived hot and packaged very well. The portions were good. Everything was seasoned to perfection. I fully enjoyed my meal. I look forward to trying the oxtails in the near future. I definitely recommend if you're in the area and want good Caribbean food without breaking the bank. Sorry no time for pictures. I was hungry.

I've lived on the New York area and are accustomed to good Caribbean food…read more When I moved to Maryland I had a time finding Caribbean food that taste good except for the DC Alexandria area. Glad to find this place Looks good taste so good love love love the dumplings. I will be back for this comfort food.

Enrique was our server and is the best! His attention to detail and service is amazing! If you come…read moreto eat here, you will want to ask to be seated with him as your server. The food was well prepared and is always great! Honestly, the food is great, but the service is the cherry on top and makes the experience wonderful.

Everything I've had here is so good! Their ceviche is to die, and the lomo saltado is my favorite…read moreI've ever had. Everyone there is so nice and helpful.

Good standard Mexican fair. Love the seafood enchiladas, shrimp and scallops. Fajita steak…read morewonderful always able to get a table.

1/5 Unfortunately,…read morethis place was a huge disappointment. Honestly, the customer service made the entire experience worse. We came in smiling, excited, and ready to spend money trying a new Mexican spot. Instead, we quickly got the impression that our business was an inconvenience. Let's start with the prices. I ordered a maracuyá (passion fruit) drink for $4.19, and my husband ordered a cranberry drink for $4.19. Neither is refillable, which I normally wouldn't even complain about, but that's over $8 for two basic non-alcoholic drinks. For perspective, I buy the maracuyá drink mix at the Mexican market for less than $5, and that one package makes at least FIVE drinks this size. I'm saying this mostly because they were making money off of us. They brought us chips and salsa when we sat down. Most Mexican restaurants around here offer unlimited chips and salsa, so when we finished the first basket, we asked for another. He brought it. After bringing our drinks, however, the man helping us took forever to come back to take our food order. Another staff member repeatedly walked around us like we were invisible. Eventually, we had to WAVE HIM DOWN just to place our order. We ordered chile con queso WITH BEEF, exactly as it was labeled on the menu, along with chile relleno with beef. The queso arrived WITH NO BEEF. We very kindly pointed out that the beef was missing. Instead of simply saying, "Oh, sorry about that," and correcting it, he seemed confused and started going back and forth with us about it. We asked for the menu because we knew what we had ordered. He took the cheese dip away, went toward the kitchen, and then YELLED across the restaurant to us that it would be $9.36. My husband responded that was fine because THAT WAS WHAT WE ORDERED. Then somehow the chips became another issue. When our almost $10 queso dip came back, there were NO CHIPS brought with it. When we asked about chips, he responded with an attitude that he wasn't going to give us any more. My husband, genuinely confused at this point, asked how exactly he was supposed to eat the queso. With a spoon??? Well, apparently so, because the man came back with another basket of chips... AND A SPOON. You seriously can't make this stuff up. And that really sums up the experience. Restaurants make mistakes. That wasn't the problem. It was the attitude, the lack of attentiveness, having to wave someone down just to order, arguing over something clearly listed on the menu, yelling a price across the restaurant, and then acting bothered over providing chips for a nearly $10 DIP. We walked in happy, friendly, and excited to try somewhere new. We left knowing we will never come back. My advice? There are more than enough Mexican restaurants in the Muddy Branch/Gaithersburg area to choose from. Try one of the others. Based on our experience, this place clearly has enough business that making new customers feel welcomed and valued isn't a priority.

I hate giving bad reviews. But here goes. Very rude management. Does not know how to treat ongoing…read morecustomers. I had a problem with an order and kindly called them. I was quizzed and questioned as to why I didn't call sooner (because they had closed for the day.) Well, they have lost a customer. We had been going to them for a year. But no more.

Overall: delicious Peruvian food, fair prices, large portion sizes, fast-casual ambiance, fine…read moreservice, with single-stall gendered restrooms and no changing table I'm a big fan of Peruvian food and I love when you can order family style. It makes eating out much for affordable and you can try more things. The chicken was juicy and flavorful but the skin was still crisped to perfection. The plantains, French fries, veggies and tres leches were all on point. I'm not a huge Mac and cheese fan, but my family devoured it. The music was loud, the tables were clean, the employees were kind, and our food came out fast. Thank goodness for the internet because I would have never thought to visit this place from the looks of it outside, but it definitely exceeded my expectations and I left feeling happy and full. I loved the spice of the green sauce and the yellow one was tasty too.

I'm having a hard time believing the positive reviews on google and the one I read here. My guess…read moreis family/friends are responsible for those because I went there and I have to say the food tasted the same way it would taste if I had cooked it. And I've burnt pasta. Twice. The chicken they gave me may have tasted better the day they cooked it, but I doubt that too because their understanding of seasoning seems to be to add black pepper on the inside before burning it. There was a potato salad with uncooked potatoes and the color of beets, but no other traces of beets were found. Speaking of beats, turn down the freaking volume of the music, it's not a night club. The lady at the counter was friendly and explained the menu, so props to her.

Palacio de Perú - A Surprisingly Fresh and Enjoyable Experience…read more We normally avoid buffet‑style or line served restaurants, since even the most frequently refreshed dishes tend to lose their "just made" appeal. Palacio de Perú completely broke that pattern. Perhaps it helped that we arrived a little after 11:00 AM, among the first diners of the day, but almost every item looked, tasted, and felt freshly prepared. The food line isn't self‑serve (thankfully). Instead, a friendly bilingual server guides you, offers suggestions, and plates portions behind crystal‑clear sanitary barriers as you progress towards checkout. We enjoyed tender carne asada with crispy yucca and hot seasoned black beans, plus a generously stuffed steak quesadilla overflowing with melted cheese, guacamole, and salad. Portions were hearty enough that we happily saved half of each for later. Service followed a hybrid model: you enter a line where you review the menu and can see the dishes--mostly sides and sauces--and discuss options as your meal takes shape. Drinks reside in a glass‑doored cooler visibly near, but beyond, checkout. Meals arrive when ready, and one tip: bring cash. We weren't offered a credit‑card tipping option, though the cash tip jar was clearly active. Self‑bussing is encouraged, with waste and tray stations near the entrance/exit door. That is what we did - no problem, however we prefer to not use, ergo waste after one use, plastic utensils and plates. We appreciated paper straws for beverages. The atmosphere adds a playful Peruvian touch. Music was a bit loud for us senior citizens, but the artwork, aromas, and overall vibe created a pleasant air-conditioned escape from the surrounding Gaithersburg strip mall. Hardwood seats benefited from a cushion we always travel with. The men's restroom was clean, well‑stocked, and secure. Overall, Palacio de Perú delivered freshness, flavor, and a unique service style that made our lunch both enjoyable and memorable. NOTE: My rating system is based on expectations. In this case, Palacio exceeded them in every relevant dimension: Food, atmosphere, and service. O yeah, there is plenty of free parking in front too! I sincerely hope Palacio does well and also that others also enjoy our surprisingly good experience. Thank you!