La Campesina is my go-to restaurant whenever I'm craving authentic, homestyle Mexican food. The vegetarian enchiladas and fried plantains are my favorites. The meat options were also greatly appreciated by my friends who joined me at the restaurant. Ask for the in-house spicy salsa if you like a kick of spice. The prices are very reasonable for the generous portion sizes. The service is friendly, and the food arrived in a decent amount of time even when the restaurant was busy. Definitely recommend visiting this restaurant when you're in the area. read more

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After adventuring out into DC during the weekend, my partner and I wanted to grab some food close to the metro stops in Falls Church or Fairfax. I wasn't feeling up to the big chains and places I wanted to try seemed to close early. Luckily this place was open and I had been wanting to try it for a while. Definitely it let a hidden gem! There are some parking spots right in front, although not many. There is a decent amount of seating, but it would be tight if you had a large party. My partner did note that the bathrooms weren't that great. You immediately get served complementary chips and salsa. They were pretty basic, but not bad. We ordered the following: + Papusas (Pork and Cheese & Loroco and Cheese) - Decent, although I prefer the Loroco (an edible flower bud). + Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Yummy, especially the sauce which mixes well with their hot/spicy sauce too! I could do without the salad dressing. + Camarones con Calabeza (shrimp dish) - Same as above! Note they leave the tails on. + Natural Juices (Mango and Maranon) - So refreshing! I loved the Maranon (cashew apple) was a wonderful burst of tropical sweetness with a subtle nutty taste. I appreciate that for the pupusas they had the foresight to provide my partner and I two plates so we could sphere the papusas. The portion sizes of the entrees were great for the price. It did take a while for the staff to swing by so that we could get boxes and the check. Note that credit cards and mobile pay are accepted. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back again to try more items on their menu. read more

La Campesina Restaurant - Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Service: good and friendly. Ambiance: luncheonette set down Food: had the chicken fajitas. Good portion. Condiments were the norm but no cheese or avocado. Beans and rice sides were barely warm but tasted okay. Grilled Chicken and veggies were freshly grilled but a little greasy. A 3.5 score in my opinion read more

Small neighborhood joint serving authentic family food. Light on the mimic tacos, just good food. My only issue: sticky tables. If you can ignore the stick, order plantains and combo dinner dish with shrimp, beef and chicken. A definite return dinner spot. read more

This place is legit. I've been here three times in the last month and I always keep coming back for the same thing. I get the Camarones con Calabaza and it's just so delicious. The cream sauce is amazing and the shrimps are so fresh. My friend and I also always share their nachos either chicken. They prepare is so neatly. It doesn't look like a lot but it's surprisingly filling. It was pretty packed on a Saturday night (they have a small dining area) so there were a few people waiting for tables. They're super fast to bring out the food so we finished quickly and were happy to give our table to the next customer. I'll keep coming back here and probably keep ordering the same dish. read more

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My only complaint was that it took a while for the food to come out but everything was so delicious I can't even complain. I got the Pollo primavero and it was so good. Also the chips and salsa are delicious read more

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Casual eatery with good Salvadoran cuisine. We sat outside on a sunny day and ordered a variety of plates. All were fresh and well seasoned. The service was attentive. read more

La Campesina Restaurant - Pescado frito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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La Campesina is a neighborhood spot which is popular with families and the happy hour crowd as well. They have a wide variety of drinks that look really fun. We didn't have a chance to try any the day we were there but we liked the looks of them as they passed to other tables. Soon after you sit down, you are greeted warmly and given a basket of tortilla chips (also warm) and salsa. It is embarrassing how quicky we finished our basket. Las Campesina didn't judge - they just kindly proffered even more - yum. We decided to go for a variety of appetizers to share. Our favorites were the pupusas chicharon and the platanos fritos. The gambas al ajillo were fine as were the emanadillas. The only disappointment was the ceviche that seemed to have a very diluted leche de tigre. We did really like the fresh avocado on the top. The seating is comfortable and our table was overflowing with plates. Though there wasn't that much room, I still wished our individual plates were a little bigger. It was hard to take more than one item at a time because they were small. This left even less room on the table because, everyone trying their favorite first, we didn't empty any of the serving plates right away. That's a totally acceptable downside to the upside of having lots of dishes to want to try. read more

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Small restaurant and food here is VERY good!! Everything is made fresh and the guacamole was delicious! Happy hour menu feels like a hidden gem and my friend absolutely loved the happy hour prices on there. The NY strip and shrimp were very flavorful and definitely worth it. The next time I would probably skip the Yucca! Overall the service was great, server kept bringing drinks to my friend who was very pleased. The only negative was I had to ask 4 times just to get a glass of water. Could've been a misunderstanding but this is definitely a place to check out if you're looking for a "lowkey place" read more

La Campesina Restaurant - Steak and rice/beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

A hidden gem - this is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the area. This is a quintessential hole-in-the-wall - it's clean but small, not particularly fancy, and pretty simple. That said, you can tell that there's a lot of love to it - the staff are friendly (and the owner is always around working hard), the service is lightning-quick, and you can just tell there's a lot of effort being put in despite the simple digs. The food is AMAZING. Easily the best pupusas I've ever had, not to mention the other dishes we tried. The owner also makes a hot sauce, which is fantastic. Pretty much everything on the menu was mouth-wateringly perfect, and you simply cannot go wrong. read more

Delicious carnitas and reasonable. Don't forget to have the Tres Leches cake for dessert!

The food isn't bad, but if you are like me, from So Cal and you're looking for authentic Mexican food, this isn't it. It's definitely Salvadoran food. A lot of places try to combine both, but they just aren't the same. I do like Salvadoran food, so it wasn't a total disappointment, but I did try to order Mexican food items because that's what I was craving, and those flavors I was looking for just weren't there. I'd say if you're in the mood for Salvadoran food then give it a go, but this isn't it if you're expecting authentic Mexican flavors. read more

Small restaurant with five outdoor tables, and about 12 indoor. Very friendly and accommodating staff. I ordered queso with poblano peppers, a chicken chimichanga, a pork and cheese pupusa, and a bean and cheese pupusa, to go. The chimichanga came with rice, beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. The pupusas came with the traditional slaw and sauce. The packaging for the to go order was excellent, all food items were kept separate and presented a nice appearance. I enjoyed everything, but the queso was probably my favorite, delicious! I placed my order online and arrived early, so I was offered a seat at a table and brought chips and salsa. I decided that a margarita would go great with my chips and salsa, so I had one of those as well, lol. It was a solid margarita, definitely generous in size, and I ordered a small. I will definitely be back. read more

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The best place for a good happy hour deal in the DMV area; no other place compares. They have daily happy hour drinks and food specials; as well as a Blue Moon special on Mondays ($3 for 16 oz). Their HH is a good time to explore and sample their menu, without having to make a big commitment to just one dish. I love their free unlimited chips and salsa. I would definitely recommend getting their taquitos, chicken tacos, and chorizo breakfast burrito, but honestly, I haven't had anything here that I don't like. Tip: ask for their hot sauce. Service is always friendly and efficient. Give them a chance if you're looking for some good drinks and food! They have ample of seating indoors or outdoors. read more

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Great Mexican/Salvadorean food at a great price. Wasn't expecting much when I stopped here for lunch and left surprised that such an unassuming looking restaurant would have such excellent food and genial staff. Well worth stopping for! read more

The chicken burrito had exquisitely good chicken inside: flavorful, nicely charred, and tender. The rest of the platter was pretty uninspired standard texmex rice and refried beans. And the tortilla was ok, but not incredible. I now understand why people prefer the chimichanga (the tortilla texture and quality is masked.) You'll get a good meal here. And I bet their Salvadoran fare really slaps. read more

La Campesina Restaurant - Restaurant exterior - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Surprisingly delicious. We loved the guacamole and the grilled salmon. The mushroom sauce that came with the grilled salmon special, and was very yellow, but it was absolutely divine. The piece of salmon was way better than either of us expected for a restaurant with pictures and specials plastered all over their windows and plastic outdoor tables. It was served with black beans that were perfectly seasoned. The grilled shrimp was a little bit salty. But for the price, my husband and I will definitely be back! read more

Very good. The salsa was not my favorite as it has a Smokey taste but everything else we ordered was very good. The service was nice and friendly. There was limited seating but the tables seem to turn over quickly. Very good experience. read more

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Amazing meal! Great staff service! Never had El Salvadorian food before and loved it! Ordered two bean and cheese pupusas and they were delicious along with the red sauce and cabbage side. Did go with a "small" strawberry margarita and bowl of guacamole and chips and the guacamole was outstanding too. Closed out the meal with a plate of hot churros. Just perfect. Highly recommend this place! read more

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The drink was cheap and tasty! Highly recommended. The ceviche was just ok but fajitas were good. The restaurant was not decorated well and it's more like a street food place and it also had a weird smell. read more

I always pass La Campesina on my way to work. I looked it up, the reviews were good, so my best friend and I decided to try it out. The reviews were RIGHT. This is my new favorite restaurant. Everything was delicious. We got pupusas (cheese, and bean & cheese), vegetarian enchiladas and a chicken chimichanga. We were so full we weren't able to get dessert, but we plan to come back. Service was prompt and pleasant, the food was so good, and the price was good too. I want to drum up a lot of business for them--they deserve it. I can't wait to go back; I want to try EVERYTHING on the menu! read more

Visited last night after discovering this place in a quick google search. I'd driven by a ton of times and hadn't realized it's here. When arriving, parking was a little full and the "lot" is tight but they have a lot in the back which we opted for. This is a hole in the wall type place as the interior is smaller but wow, everything was amazing! The salsa that comes with the complimentary chips and salsa was so flavorful. We got the southwestern egg rolls and these were amazing. They tasted freshly made and came with a delicious dipping sauce. I got the El Trio, with 3 different types of meat (chicken, steak, and shrimp) and everything was grilled perfectly. I especially liked the chicken. My dad got the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and these were probably the best enchiladas I've ever had. The corn tortilla that wrapped them was so fresh and they stuffed this with so much chicken. Both entrees came with rice and refried beans and both were excellent. The service was great all around and we never went more than a minute or two without chips and salsa or a refill. We even had multiple people try to take our order as they were that attentive. I did see some happy hour specials that were cheap so I will be back. Overall, a great spot for Mexican and it doesn't break the bank. I highly recommend! read more

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This has become our favorite happy hour spot! This is a small location on Rt 29 near the mosaic in an industrial strip. The parking right in front is limited but many of the businesses in the strip close early so we usually find a place close by. Happy hour runs until 7PM and happens everyday, that's right, they have HH on weekends. We tried it the first outside of happy hour & really enjoyed it. Then we learned about the happy hour & now it is one of our favorite spots. The drinks are good, I like the sangria / margarita frozen combo. We have enjoyed all the food and drinks we have tried. The staff is both knowledgeable and nice. No complaints, only positive experiences we have shared with several friends over the past few months. If you are nearby and considering a Tex-Mex food or beverage option this may be the place for you to try. read more

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Best margarita around. Consistently great fajitas. Pablo will take good care of you. read more

This place is great! It's family owned and small but the food and the service has always been great! I go often with my friends and always have a great time . The happy hour prices are unbeatable and margaritas are wonderful. I have recommended this place to many people and they've all went back multiple times. Thank you guys for being great! read more

Food is average, nothing to get excited about. Service is -1 Star. Inattentive, disinterested & indifferent wait staff. Focused on serving margaritas but everything else seemed to be a bother or lower priority. My wife commented that the good reviews are probably related to size of the margaritas because nothing else would justify such consistently high ratings. Won't be back. read more

A great place if you're craving Tex-Mex! My friends and I came here for dinner and we were overwhelmed with the amount of variety on the menu. I wasn't in the mood to drink, but the happy hour menu looked like a good deal, especially since they offer it on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as well. Started off with queso blanco and guacamole with chips, which were both delicious. The server also gave us a refill on chips. We got the fajitas meal with pork, steak, and shrimp for 3-4 people and it was FILLING! The quality of meats was really good. The pork was super tender and the steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare. Everyone got a side of rice, beans, extra guacamole, and tortillas. The menu says this set feeds four people, but i would say it feeds more like 4-5 people. Overall, the price and quality of food here was great! Will definitely be coming back for happy hour! read more

La Campesina Restaurant - Fajitas Meal for 4 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Food, service and ambiance was all good. Everyone at the table was happy as well. We will come back.

Absolutely delicious. The flavors were on point and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.

Amazing food. Never ever disappoints. The service is always 10/10 as well. I've been visiting this place for years now and it is still my favorite place to go for Mexican food. The staff is so sweet and the food is just so good read more

La Campesina Restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The food was delicious and the prices were excellent. I ordered carry out, and enjoyed chips and salsa while waiting for my food. I was pleased to find another serving of chips and salsa in my takeout bag. The restaurant was pretty full on a Monday night, so it is a popular spot! It was pretty loud, so perhaps not the ideal dine-in place to have a conversation, but maybe a good choice if you're eating out with kids who aren't always quiet. I will definitely return! read more

I picked this restaurant because it got such great reviews on Yelp, and it lived up to my expectations! The food was excellent. We had the ceviche, seafood soup and carnitas dinner. All of them were delicious, fresh and unique. Even the chips and salsa were extra tasty. Also, our server was lovely - very engaged, and knowledgeable about the menu. The bottle price for wine was a good deal vs. buying by the glass. I recommend this restaurant and will definitely return! read more

I went here for happy hour and it was one of the best happy hours I've been to. It goes until 7pm and the food selection is good as well as the margaritas a Mexican beer choices. The service was really good and our food came out pretty quickly. I would go back! read more

Some yummy Mexican/Salvadoran takeout. We got a chicken enchilada (with green sauce) and Pollo a la Crema. Food was prepped fast during the dinner rush, no difficulties. read more

Authentic cuisine, large portions, hidden gem. Grilled steak has savory flavor! Worth the stop.

5 stars! Best Mexican and Salvadoran restaurant we've been to in the Fairfax/Mosaic area. We ordered a Don Julio margarita, guacamole, steak and chicken fajitas, mar y tierra, and churros with ice cream. Even the kid's cheese quesadilla was delicious. Cool vibes, comfortable setting, friendly staff, delicious food (seriously good). Will definitely be coming back. read more

Really good Mexican food delivery. The white queso is so tasty and not too spicy but it still had a lot of flavor. I ordered chicken fajitas and while they only come with 3 tortillas and not as much meat as other restaurants may serve, the chicken was cooked perfectly and super full of flavor. I like the salsa that they give as well and it tastes homemade. Good takeout place! read more

Our favorite happy hour spot in the area! Great selection of drinks and appetizers on the happy hour menu. They also offer their breakfast menu all day. Fresh chips and salsa with every meal as well. We love the chicken taquitos, chicken tacos, and chorizo breakfast burrito. If you like hot sauce you must try their own La Campensina Picante Sauce! Service is good with both indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

La Campesina Restaurant - Happy hour menu - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Delicious fajitas, yuca, seafood soup. Just go. Stop reading this and go eat there! Why aren't you going???

It was good, but nothing to write home about. My quesadilla was pretty basic and the horchata was a bit too cinnamonny for my liking! The service was good- very small establishment. read more