This one is such a different vibe from the Hyattsville one, but that amazing taste is still there…read more I met up with some friends after work and it was fairly easy to find parking along H Street or nearby. You order at the register, and there are plenty of tables in the back to sit at. But I noticed that this location, the ordering area can get crowded very fast because of how narrow the area is. It was Taco Tuesday, so I got four tacos and decide tp try their chicarron gorditas. It was a lot of food but it was all so delicious. Honestly, my only complaint was that the sauce packets are so hard to open. I wish we had a knife or scissors or something. The red and green sauce is in the packets taste different from the ones in the bottles, so it was unfortunate that I wasn't able to easily switch between the two. The staff are also really nice. I would come back, even though the Hyattsville one is closer to me.

I'm glad that I have Mexican near by. The fresh popped chicharon really hit the spot…read more The service was a bit slower than I expected for calling ahead, so make time to spend some time. The establishment looked cleaned and smelled of fresh cut fruit and was cute. Overall my burrito was mid. I'll have to try something else next time.

Last min decision to snag dinner instead of cooking. All in all, solid decision for sure…read more We sat at the bar, was promptly taken care of. We had the Chile Relleno and steak fajitas, both were deliciously flavored and satisfied our appetite. I love love love a good rice and bean side, and they did not miss. I would definitely come back and try some more items!

Attached to a food court in Noma yoy will find a great taco spot with a modern twist on traditional…read morestreet tacos. The line can get long, so be prepared to wait, but it will be worth it. Ordered three tacos and an order of guacamole to share. All the tacos were so flavorful!

We got takeout for a couple of friends - suadero tacos, champiñones tacos (pork), Al pastor, and 1…read morecod fish. I liked the suadero and the al pastor best. The elote was solid, with real queso fresco. We also ordered aguachiles with shrimp and it was prepared nicely though when the delivery came the bottom of the bag was soaked with aguachiles water/ citrus. The Jamaica agua fresca was nicely done as well. Overall for legit Mexican in the DC area and for delivery Al Lado was top tier.

solid tacos, the tortillas and salsas were just ok for me. pastor was my favorite, followed by…read morechorizo, shrimp, campechano, and cod last. thought everything could've benefitted from more cilantro

Came by for happy hour and had a great experience! The atmosphere was lively and fun, and the…read moreservice was friendly and attentive throughout. We ordered the Salsa Macha-Honey Glazed Wings, Esquite Fries, Mexican Street Style Corn Off the Cob, and Chips & Salsa. Everything was delicious, the wings had the perfect sweet and spicy glaze, the esquite fries were packed with flavor, the street corn was creamy and satisfying, and the chips and salsa were a great starter. For drinks, we tried The Margarita, the Frozen Pineapple Margarita with Tajín, and the Pregame Shooter. All were refreshing, and the cocktails were definitely strong. Great food, strong drinks, awesome vibes, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

Dinner was solid! Happy Hour specials were fantastic!…read more We ordered several dishes and no one had any major complaints, however, we more enjoyed the HH appetizers more than our actual entrees. The Mexican street corn flavored fries were amazing!! And the queso dip was yummy. I had the carne asade tacos and i highly recommend it, and my friend, who ordered the birria tacos, gave a solid stamp of approval. The churros were a bit of a miss because they seemed to have been overly fried. The customer service was attentive and our server made excellent recommendations. The ambiance is nice for a late dinner sprinkled with some salsa, pop, and dance music playing in the background. Street parking is available right out front and there's garage parking nearby. El presidente is worth a try if you're in the area

came to Vera Cocina & Bar for my birthday brunch, and it ended up being one of the most fun brunch…read moreexperiences I've had! When you first walk in, it seems like it'll be a laid-back brunch, but don't let that fool you. The service was incredibly fast, and the food came out quickly. Everything I tried was delicious! My favorite was a breakfast sandwich served over a hash with an incredible sauce--I was thinking about it long after I left. We also shared an appetizer that was so good we couldn't stop going back for another bite. Just when I thought the great food was the highlight, the entertainment started. The host did an amazing job keeping the entire crowd engaged, the music had everyone singing along, and before I knew it, the whole restaurant had turned into a party. The belly dancer was absolutely mesmerizing and interacted with the crowd so effortlessly, making the experience feel even more special. Between the food, drinks, entertainment, and atmosphere, time flew by. What I thought would be a simple birthday brunch turned into an unforgettable celebration. I'll definitely be back for another brunch--and next time I'll be ready to dance!

Went to Saturday brunch and it absolutely a blast! It's $30 per person just to make a rsvp for the…read morebrunch and while it may seem like a hefty fee it's for the entertainers and it gets you a welcome shot (or mocktail shot). So go in knowing that. The food, drinks, service, and ambiance were amazing. We will definitely go back. The belly dancing and entertainers were a blast.

Always a hit for me!! Good food & quality. Never been to the place but I can imagine it's fine.read more

Protein is allowed to sit until purchased; chicken tastes exactly how it looks--old and nasty. I…read morethrew my order in the trash when I got home. Sorry, but this is not a legitimate Mexican restaurant.

Happy Hour Alert!…read more First, why did I take so long to check out this gem?! Well, I'm glad that I finally did because my Happy Hour experience was fantastic!!!!! No reservations made, we made the decision to visit at the spur of the moment and the hostess was very accommodating. Shoutout to our incredible waitress Maria! Thank you for your recommendations and hospitality. Happy Hour- the prices and the portions are beautifully matched in that they were affordable and generous in serving. Drinks: I ordered the passion fruit margarita which was AMAZING! The liquor to passion fruit juice ratio was spot on and the drink had a little smokiness to it, thanks to the dried fruit added on top. My next drink was the white sangria which was okay but I think that my experience with the margarita made it hard for me to enjoy this drink right after. It wasn't bad, just wasn't my favorite like the margarita was lol My last drink was the espresso martini (not on the HH menu). This drink was worth every penny and now added to my top 20. Food: Spicy creamy shrimp- a dish so delicious, we ordered another one. The crunch on the shrimp set the tone for the burst of flavor to follow. The shrimp was fresh and the flavors combined so well. Mejillones en curry, which came with a slice of blue corn bread, was absolutely delicious! The curry sauce was such a hit that we talked about it long after dinner ended. Using it as a dipping sauce for the blue corn bread was also a good touch. This dish was creamy and the mussels were delicious and fresh. Brussel sprouts- a fun play on roasted Brussels with a delectable peanut butter sauce added. This was another fav, pretty much all of the food was phenomenal but this dish left you wanting more. Lastly, we had the Tostada de Cangrejo which was perfectly topped with crabmeat. The crabmeat was sweet, I cannot explain but the sweet succulent taste was complimented by the creamy guacamole. To conclude an amazing time, we tried their Tres Leches cake and I would say that I didn't like the whipped cream topping but I loved the cake itself. Overall, I had an incredible time. The ambiance was simply beautiful, grown, and sexy. The food was impeccable! And the drinks were divine!

Great food and service!…read more Had the guacamole, the cafe de olla, and the serrano bloody Mary. All delicious!

Came here to pre-game before the Pride Parade with my friend…read more Ordered a tequila shot and our bartender 13 (yes the number 13) hooked us up with the tequila shot -- salt, like, and all! 13's a chill dude and if he's behind the bar you'll be entertained. And he makes watches! Also they do an all-you-can-drink special for $27.99. Def gotta come back for some food and the all you can drink promo

To be completely honest, this was such a disappointing experience. I've heard great things about…read morethis restaurant so I had high hopes, but those hopes were not met. Our server, Sama, was the best part of our experience. He was attentive and made many suggestions. However, the food did not live up to any expectations. To start out, we ordered guacamole. Simple, plain guacamole. The guacamole came out covered in bacon. We're pescatarian. The server put it in properly, but the kitchen messed it up. After another 15ish minutes, someone (I'm assuming a manager) brought out the corrected item. It genuinely tasted like premade, store bought guacamole. Next, the pound of Buffalo shrimp that we ordered came out. It was extremely soggy. No crispiness at all. We also ordered an order of fries. When the shrimp was brought out., the gentleman who brought it out asked us if we wanted bacon on the fries (he didn't have any fries with him). Now this is the same gentleman (not our server) who brought out the guacamole with bacon that had to be sent back. After waiting almost another 7-8 minutes, fries finally came out. Now again I say, our server was amazing. He offered to have the shrimp remade because as soon as he saw the shrimp, he said, "That's not what I promised you." We declined as we'd been in the restaurant almost another hour and really just wanted the check. Although our server attempted to make a small bit of the many issues that came with this experience better, with the extensive amount of challenges not one time did management come back to the table to attempt to make anything right. There were significant issues with the kitchen and management of this establishment. We paid the tab and left, but will not be back, nor will I ever recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Following a photoshoot, me and my colleagues stopped in as it was the only place open at 2:30 pm…read more I had eaten here when it first opened and I must admit, this was so much better, The servings were generous and the ingredient choices were varied and nicely prepared. Loved it and will definitely be back. Between all of us, we had most of the menu and we ended up sharing because everything looked so good.

Kinda slow in the preparations but foods actually pretty good. Comparable to Chipotle.read more

I literally stopped by after grabbing a book from the book store across the street, and this was an…read moreamazing choice! From the heated patio, to the friendly service and delicious food, I will definitely come back!

The decor was stunning and I felt like I was transported elsewhere for my meal I love places that…read moreare decorated lovely! What we chose for our course! Cheese Empanadas Horchata Tequila Tacos (al pastor, chorizo, carnitas) Flan (my favorite