Today I was craving authentic Mexican food, and what better restaurant than La Chocita to fix my craving. I started with the fresh guacamole make to order. It was delicious. Then ordered a shrimp cocktail. The cocktail was made well and had plenty of shrimp in it. Lastly I had a barbacoa taco that was flavorful. The ambience was great. Everybody was happy and had a smile on their face. Over all it was great to come here. read more

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Exceptional Mexican food in Bladensburg, MD! I came here with my family and was pleasantly surprised. I had a Mojarra Frita, which came with rice, beans, and salad. My family had fajita plates which all looked delicious and fresh. The food was extremely good and we all enjoyed it with the fresh tortillas. We also ordered large juices and they were gigantic! So good. The service was also exceptional. I will be back! read more

La Chocita - Tacos Near Me - Bladensburg, Maryland

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Stopped by for dinner with my husband and we love this place. They have a variety of aqua frescas and drinks but I chose a michelada. It was so tasty and you get to choose your type of beer to go with it. To eat I had the pozole, it came with 3 tostadas in the meal. The portions are actually pretty decent size and we definitely walked away feel really full. Service was good and speedy. We will definitely be back to try something new. read more

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No me gustó , estuve 43 min esperando me orden , y las personas que llegaron después de mi , les sirvieron mucho mas antes que yo , el personal cuando uno le habla ellos se hacen los que no te escucharon read more

Ordene 10 tacos de lengua para llevar le dije ala persona q me tomo la order que no quería los vejetales y cebolla adentro y me dijo todo ba separado, hemos comido anteriormente aqui pero no se si es Nuevo dueño o cocineros , pero no tenian sabor completamente desabrida la lengua de los tacos y la carne no estaba suave de digerir. read more

True #mexicanfood experience. Hand painted table & chairs, whimsical decor, authentic food down to nopal or rabbit dishes, very clean, & good service.. #dmv #Bladensburg .. #valentinesdinner Only con is the limited parking read more

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La Chocita was a favorite of mine of mine for authentic Salvadoran food. Well it has gone through 2 name changes in just as many years. It changed to Dorita's and it is now it is La Costa de el Sol. Name changes usually means new ownership, which usually means new staff, which means new cooks. Which mean the quality of what I was accustomed to has dropped. For what I was charged, I would have been better off going to Denny's or iHop. read more

We went to La Chocita for appetizers and drinks and they did not disappoint. Great salsas and margaritas!! Also great service! I'll go back for dinner! read more

About the place itself, they're pretty impressive for being quite spacious and nice decor. I'd give them a 5 for that. However, the quality of their breaded chicken torta gets a 2, giving La Chocita overall average of 3.5 stars. Bolillo bread tasted a tad bit stale. Toppings were reasonably fresh as well as condiments provided. Although the chicken cutlet was sufficiently seasoned, it was dry or tough in some parts enough for me to not only try to bite harder but also clamp on it with my fingers. For $9.53, I had better tortas for the same or bit lower price at other Mexican joints in the area. read more

La Chocita - a plate with a sandwich cut in half - Tacos Near Me - Bladensburg, Maryland

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No stars. Hair in food. Tasteless fajitas and surprise charges when you close out. You can find better local Mexican restaurants. Promise. read more

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Took my old lady here for brunch. It was super delicious and our server was sweet and attentive. Loved the decor and plants!

food was not good, it taste way different since the last time i was here! food was salty and dry. i will not be coming back to this place & service was not good also, all the workers are on thier phones! ambiance was okay, did not mind the music! read more

We were there a little late. So my tacos were a tad dry, I think from sitting out for too long. My kids really liked the fish tacos. Service was quick, but all the TVs were really distracting. read more

The food is amazing but the customer service is horrible. And when you pay with cash they wont give you the right amount of change.

Mi experiencia ,fue muy mal en mi segunda visita, los chilaquiles sabían horrible la otra comida que ordene estaba mas o menos. pero lo que realmente me molesto. fue cómo nos atendió la mesera. read more

The food was okay nothing really with the wow factor, but I'm hispanic and when I first saw this place I wanted to really try it out but the bad thing is that the service is really rude. the waitress had an attitude the enter time taking my order and our order was just four tacos each and the worst part yet is that when we asked for the check, she decided on herself that she deserved 18% tip, listen I always leave a tip to my servers even the worst ones because I worked as a waitress before but it is not ok that you decide to put on whatever tip you feel like doing without even asking the customer and then when we finish paying, you have the nerve to ask if we want to leave a cash tip, don't recommend because for just two people my check was $65 after the tip she decided to put on herself read more

This location looks pretty authentic and cute location. The setting area is very unique and made from all wood tree logs. The kitchen is open space, you can see your food being prepared on site. They have a mini desert and smoothie area. We usually get the steak/chicken tacos which come with two tortillas, diced onions, cilantro and limón wedges. With a side of cucumber, radishes and green/ red hot sauce. We've tried the torta cubana, which is okay. It's a sandwich with ham, breaded steak and chicken thinly slices. Also brings shredded goat cheese, avocado, refried beans and jalapeños. The location is kept clean and organized. Kitchen looks clean and always stocked with drinks. The decoration seems authentic, food is okay. At times service can be slow if dinning in. We always call our order ahead of time. read more

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This place was awful. The server was rude and did not take my order correctly. When I politely asked her to bring my other items she said that they don't make it that way...I only asked for a side of lettuce, tomato, and sour cream (I offered to pay). I ordered a margarita and they brought me mix with no tequila and told me that a shot of tequila would be an extra 10.00. I'm so disappointed. read more

There's plenty of outdoor seating. The red sauce was very spicy. They brought out 3 salsas to choose from. I did have to use my Spanish level 1 skills here. :) the chicken was fantastic, with possibly a sour cream or cheese sauce already on it. Inside the burrito, it came with black beans and Spanish rice. The rice and beans were very good. The menu many items to choose from. They look like they also specialize in milkshakes. read more

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Had dinner here yesterday, 5/10/22 and it was so good. We pass this restaurant frequently and always say we should try it, so glad we did! They had a Mother's Day event going on but the restaurant was still open to other guests. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and the chips and salsa (spicy) along with the guacamole were so good. For dinner I got the grilled shrimp that came with the traditional rice and salad, all good. Did not have drinks or dessert, was too full. We were even presented with roses as we were leaving. I will definitely return for dinner! read more

This restaurant is quick and efficient with their service, their prices are fair, and food is great. I have been to La Chocita a few times to be sure of my review. It's a place I'll be coming back to get tacos/quesadillas and other foods. read more

Sat in the restaurant to eat. We were three people and several tables were open so we sat in one. The fourth seat was dirty and when we asked a girl to clean it she looked at us like "why?! You're only three" and reluctantly did so. The floor all over was dirty. They have terrible customer service as in one of the plates we got came with rice and beans but no rice came so we told them and they brought it without any apology. They went a while without checking on us. They didn't give us spoons for the beans. Never once apologized for anything. The girl was on her phone and distracted most of the time like she didn't want to be there. I understand she might not like her job but her tips are based off of how she serves so you would think she would do a little more effort to hide her discomfort. On top of it the food is not the best. Do not recommend. read more

On our way to our new house, we passed by this place and saw it packed with people. And being somewhat of a taco connoisseur myself, we said we'd come back. We did, and were slightly disappointed. We ordered about 6 tacos, 4 of which were good while the other 2 weren't seasoned at all. GET THE MARGARITAS BC WOW SO GOOD! The guac was too chunky for my taste, and had almost no seasoning. Overall, we would only go back for the tacos and margs. read more

I was surprised by the atmosphere when I went in. From the outside, it looks like a regular old restaurant. Inside it's quite nice. The menu gives good pictures and descriptions. And the food was good! I especially liked their taco selection. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of what they offer. read more

Have any fellow East-Coasters endured visits from those annoying California friends who always claim that, on the East Coast, "There's no REAL Mexican food!" ? Well, if they are visiting you, just prove them wrong by taking them to La Chocita in Bladensburg, Maryland. There's a tented outdoor dining room, which is COVID-safe, though very chilly in winter months... I love the colorfully painted folk art furniture there. Resisting the temptation to order Soft Tacos, I had something completely new to me... they're called "Sopes" and they're little saucer-shaped discs of cornmeal, fried, spread with refried beans and crema, and filled with either beef or chicken... a crispy, delicious way to "eat the bowl." Don't buy a soft drink here, when you can have a homemade Agua Fresca for just over 3 bucks... they're made from fresh fruit, and my Watermelon one was addictively delicious! So take your uppity California friends in here and order them some Mexican Dove, Rabbit, "Pork Lips," "Inner Guts," "Meat Head," or any of this very authentic menu's other delights (They'll never complain to you again)... But there are plenty of more familiar dishes for less adventurous diners to enjoy... Soft Tacos, Enchiladas, and Burritos... So however you roll, don't wait to try this super restaurant! read more

As a Tucsonan, I can say with great delight that this place does it right: Thick flavorful corn tortillas, nicely seared meats, fresh crispy veggies, excellent guac, and the right amount of heat in the salsas (it's gotta make your nose run and ears ring just a bit or it doesn't count). Very fresh, and for normal person prices, not crazy jacked-up DC prices. Plus, the pride in the establishment is obvious - so many lovely potted plants and really unique and nice wooden furniture. Ordered take-out, so can't speak to the dine-in experience, but the staff were all lovely and I'd go there again for sure. read more

My husband and I came here and I was unfortunately disappointed. I wanted to like it but the food did not win my heart- rather it hurt my GI system and I paid for it two hrs later. The meat in our tacos was not flavorful and the carne asada was so tough I couldn't eat more than half my taco- and I HATE wasting food-especially meat. Worse,I found a hair in my quesadilla which the server promptly replaced, but I found a hair! I will vouch however for the delicious juices- they were awesome and the servers nice and helpful. read more

My husband and I have been going here for years, never any issues. Good food & drinks, great service and beautiful decor/furniture. Check 'em out! read more

I came to this restaurant just after Phase 2. They have outdoor seating. It's off of busy Annapolis Rd so prepare for that. My friend and I get there and we sat outside. It took at least 5-6 minutes to get a waitress. Once she did arrive she was very sweet. We ordered tacos and margaritas. I've been to many Latin restaurants and the margaritas were great! The margarita I had was by far the WORST I've had ever. I don't even know if their was an ounce of liquor in the drink. We had to ask for a shot, (they gave us 1 shot to share by the way) even though the shot barely gave it a boost. We also ordered a side of rice. The rice was old as it had hard pieces and discoloration throughout. On the positive the employees were nice and bathrooms were spotless! Would I go there again? Probably not. read more

This spot is easily the best taco joint around in the eyes of this expat Texan. I've never had any of entrees - but if you're looking for cheap, delicious tacos similar to what you can find at taquerias in the Southwest this is the place. They have proper al pastor made on a spit! I love coming here whenever I feel a little homesick. It may not be the best of the best when you compare it to spots you can find elsewhere in the US, but they've won my heart. Beyond the great tacos - they sell small packages of many Mexican candies difficult to find in the DC metro area. It's the only store I've found selling chilibonchas! read more

Excellent food. Enjoyed the chorizo and eggs, carne asada, hot sauces, and tortillas. Will be back.

We were visiting schools in this area and decided to stop for a quick lunch. Our server provided us with complimentary chicken soup to start. It was just broth and noodles, but had a very good flavor. I had the fajitas mixtas. I ordered the lunch portion, but got the dinner portion which was huge. The shrimp were huge and even had the flavor of Old Bay. The fajitas were served with black beans and rice. Service was a little slow, it seemed like there was only one server, But, all in all, it was an ok lunch spot. read more

I have to say I'm a little disappointed with this place because it looks and feels authentic but unfortunately the food did not match the Decour. I ordered the fajitas a pretty standard plate and that was good but my buddy ordered the chicken Mole which is a more traditional dish and unfortunately the chicken was not cooked very well. The black beans were watery and the rice did not have a taste. And worst of all the brought out salsas to try but charged for Tortia chips!!! Totally disappointed... read more