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    La Preferida

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Lengua and Al Pastor
    Cat C.

    Ugggg.... another ruined couch cushion... ...thanks Christine Y. Another successful trip to La Preferida. This time, the wait was thirty minutes, but I would wait longer knowing that they were making the corn tortillas by hand and griddling them fresh. You should know at minimum how to count in Spanish and the words "y tambien". "Dos lomo saltado por favor, y tambien tres tacos de lenguas, y dos tacos al pastor, y uno baleadas, y tambien dos pupusas revueltas. Gracias" Yeay rudimentary Spanish!

    Lomo saltado

    WHAT THE EFF???? La Preferida, I hate you. You have ruined all other tacos for me, for life. Thanks to your taco al pastor, my poor roommates now know what it's like to watch me orgasm. I'm eating the lomo saltado as I write this. Holy hay-soose, it's saucy, spicy, and delicioso. Really, I don't know what else to say, besides that I'm cumming back, ASAP. Because I could eat your taco, all night long. Dizzamn. You owe me a new couch seat cushion, btw.

    The truck
    Wang C.

    It is fresh, because even though it is a food truck, it took 20 minutes- in which they told me in advance. However there was some tom Foolery going on, and a dude that ordered tons of food after me got his in 5. I did see the one worker blowing her nose, I hope she washed. They are slightly rude because I don't speak Spanish, plus it is hard to hear with the traffic (great for kids to play in). I went to the window, and the other woman (the cook) just stood their giving me a funny look... No she never asked what I wanted. Clearly they don't pay much attention either, the guy who got his food quickly put some money in the tip jar, and they snatched it when he was walking away. I got the pupusas (but couldn't understand which one I purchased), nor could I tell. It was pretty good until I put the Orange colored sauce on it (nasty), and the cole slaw substance with cheese in it was even worse. the seafood soup (#10) was that instant nacho cheese power extremely watered down. The soup wouldn't reach the bottom the the bowl and I only found two pieces of food until I poured off half the cheese soup. and Beef Lomo Saltado (#22) was interesting to say the least. It is basically fajita components in a sauce / soup saltier than the ocean. Then to add to the confusion they put French fries on bottom. The beef was good, the sauce could have been if they used one hundredth of the amount of salt, and the fries were the best part of the meal, except for the soggy ones in the horrible salt bath. I tried this item last (5 minutes after I got the food), and the cardboard carton was dripping through it from the sauce. I had to pour out all the juice just so I could take it home. I have traveled to several Latin countries and have to say this place is near the top of my list for terrible food. I would be extremely ticked off if I had to pay for the sloop, instead my work did.

    Pollo milanesa
    Anthony G.

    I am upset that this place is slowly going down hill. I remember going there last year and two years ago. I live in falls church so every time I go out to Tacoma park I go and eat at this food truck. The food has always been great. But that two last times that I have gone there the food has been very upsetting. I ordered the chicken milanesa, one grilled steak, and 5 popusas. All of my food was burnt. The chicken had no flavor, and the steak felt like I was eating tar. I will definitely try to find a new place that is around that area. Who knows maybe I'll go back to this food truck in half a year if not in a year.

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    8 years ago

    Loved their food really traditional their tacos and pupusas are really good and they got nice prices

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    Coming from LA, I can easily say this taco truck rivals Southern Cali trucks. Definitely recommend.

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    11 years ago

    Awesome chicken burritos with delicious fresh tortillas. Slow service (esp. if you're ordering pupusas). Definitely call ahead.

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    Like others have said, this place is yummy; however, my coworkers went back last week and the truck wasn't there anymore. Where did it go?

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    Best mexican food yet in DC area. Comparable to some southern california establishments. Carne asada burrito highly recommended.

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    Cielo Rojo - Come to mama, chicken tinga tostada!

    Cielo Rojo

    4.5(616 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Really understand why this place is so popular! Came here with some friends and had a lovely…read moreexperience. We were sat right away and I was surprised at how big the restaurant is (way bigger than it looks from the outside!). I started with a hibiscus margarita, which was delicious. Then we ordered a few things to split, including: guac and tostadas, charred cabbage, gorditas with chorizo, aguachile negro, and the beef short rib platter. The charred cabbage was the biggest sleeper hit. It was so flavorful and unlike anything I've ever had before. Everything else was delicious, although the aguachile was probably my least favorite of what we tried. We finished with the rose water tres leches and the dulce de leche crepes. The tres leches were pretty good but the crepes were amazing. I don't usually love dulce de leche, but it was definitely a standout.

    Overall, I had a positive experience dining at Cielo Rojo. The restaurant has a very inviting…read morespace, and it appears to be very kid-friendly. If you are planning to visit during popular dining hours, it might be worth it to make a reservation. We arrived during a weekend around 5:30 pm, and the place was somewhat empty. However, by 6-6:15 pm, the place was PACKED. I was a very surprised (in a good way) that the menu was a bit smaller compared to other Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants in the area. I necessarily do not think the smaller menu is a bad thing because, with a smaller menu, a restaurant can focus on preparing everything well (i.e., it's easier to do a good job with 20-item menu versus a 50+-item menu). For my dining pleasure, I went with the enchiladas suizas with a few margaritas. Overall, I thought my plate was very delicious; however, other diners at my table and I noticed that the portion sizes were a bit small for the price. Perhaps, the restaurant uses higher quality ingredients for its dishes. Although the margarita sizes might appear to be small, they definitely are not "small" in power/punch, so the $13-$18 price range is appropriate. My favorite margarita of the night definitely was the El Jardinero, which was a wonderful mix of carrot, cilantro, peach, lime and a semi-spicy pepper of sorts. Collectively, we all thought the service was exceptional because our waitress constantly visited the table. Personally, I thought it was a bit overkill, but that's a very, very minor complaint based on my very, very personal preference.

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    Lime & Cilantro - Chicken empanadas

    Lime & Cilantro

    4.5(105 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Oh, I can't believe I didn't leave a review for the spot, even though I've been a few times though!…read moreIt's been a while, but man are they delicious. I would describe them as a combination of classic and elevated Latin food. The vibe of the restaurant is very casual, but the presentation of many of the dishes takes it to another level. They also have a wide selection of beer and wine. I have had tacos, octopus, breakfast tacos, and tamales. Everything was flavorful and quite tasty. I will admit service was a little slow the last time I went, but given the weather and the fact that we weren't in a rush it wasn't a big deal. If you haven't been yet, you should go. The colorful presentation reminds me of Palette 22, and rumor has it they are expanding to the Ethiopian restaurant that closed next door. I hope that's true!

    Nice ambiance and good brunch menu offerings. I didn't know that they only offered brunch during…read morethe weekend so I was a little disappointed as I wanted to try something more complex but we enjoyed what we ate. Could work on those fried plantains as they were a little soggy. The quinoa salad was good, a bigger portion would have been nice for the price paid and maybe if it would be easier to eat if served in a bowl. The chorizo sandwich was okay. Presentation and bread could be better. We left curious about their regular menu so we may give it a try some other time. Their staff were nice but not very knowledgeable about their menu items. They didn't really know how to answer my question about their vegan tres leches and told me it was not actually vegan after indicating it had condensed milk and heavy cream.

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    Lime & Cilantro - Cilantro rice.  A simple dish, but a level above any I've had before.

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    Sabor Mixteco - Tacos de lengua

    Sabor Mixteco

    4.9(102 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    summary: a smallish taqueria located on the corner of Montgomery County, it thoroughly impressed…read morewith not just the food, but the "little things" along the way. Dining with kids can be challenging, so it's always nice when restaurants and staff are accommodating. The staff at Sabor Mixteca went above and beyond that. They were super fast with their service, but also showed warmth and kindness the entire time that made the meal delightful. The decor in the restaurant is vibrant and fun. They also had a clean, well-kept bathroom. The food was great. Everything came out in a timely manner and was excellently flavored and balanced. You could tell that this wasn't just like your run-of-the-mill taco joint. The flavors had a depth (especially the guisado) that brought things up a notch. But, like I was saying - although the food was great and memorable, I was really appreciative of how awesome the staff was and would love visiting again if we're in the area. Would definitely recommend.

    Overall: small Mexican spot with welcoming and kind service, good food, fair prices, bright and fun…read moredecor, has a single stall inclusive restroom, a baby changing table, and high chairs I felt super welcomed by the employees here. They were all sweet, kind, and happy to help. The kids got cute kids cups with silly straws. Chips and salsa were not included. The chips and salsa were the only things we weren't impressed with. Everything else was delicious. My shrimp tacos were full and had great flavor. They fell apart while eating them, maybe if they had less sauce or the tortilla was grilled a little more it would have held up but they were so good I didn't even mind it. Our kids and my partner loved all of their food as well.

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    San Pancho

    San Pancho

    4.5(139 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    As a Bay Area native who has eaten a lot of authentic Mission burritos, I was extremely skeptical…read morethat I would like/be impressed with San Pancho but it is truly worth the hype and is delicious. I knew it was going to be busy on a Saturday night, so I wanted to place my order in advance to minimize wait time but the website was not accepting orders at the time. So I drove down and took my chances, knowing I would have to wait. And honestly, even though it was packed, it took a total of 30 minutes from walking into the building before I had my burrito in hand. They were processing orders from UberEats, DoorDash, you name it, and also processing the dine-in and other take out orders. I waited by the bar with my Arnold Palmer (so refreshing) just watching the sheer magnitude of kitchen orders they were processing. Now for the most important part - the burrito! I went with a classic, the chicken super burrito. It was fantastic!! The guacamole was fresh, it was the perfect amount cheesy and moist from the cheese and sour cream, the chicken was tender, the rice and beans were flavorful, and the tortilla was perfectly warm and tasty holding it all together. I also loved the salsa verde on the side, it was punchy and so delicious. I had have had so many meh burritos in the DC area and this one truly stands out and is so good, even if it is double the price of those others. It is also a HUGE portion so you at least are getting a good bang for your buck. I definitely need to go again for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and try the entire menu, and all of the coffee drinks - I had my eye on the horchata latte but not with my dinner. I literally can't stop thinking about how good it was and I cannot wait to go back.

    The drinks were just fine to me but the burrito was very yummy and filling! Big portions, fresh…read moreingredients, and flavorful sauces. I got the Barbacoa and it was pretty delish. Would come back if I was in the area to try their breakfast burrito. That one looks even better!

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    Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill

    Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill

    3.7(53 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This is a newly made Restaurant in Silver Spring, Maryland off Ellsworth and Fenton Street…read moreinside the shopping and Restaurant areas . Across from DSW SHOESTORE . and Copper Canyon Grille . And other restaurants. I hadn't been hrre on sometime and its my first return . This is called Chidos Tex Mex . As you go in you see the host area and on the right the Barists area where they serve all sortsof drinks exotic and saodas and more . They have neat there is a big dining area in this place that gives all the comforts of home makes you feel like your in the soamush countries . I dont know if this place is family owned or not but still doing research on it as we speak . I believe they allow outside help for hosts , Food Runners and servers as well . This place has greatmenus with all your favorite spanish foods . . This place d filled with Spanish Traditions , Language , Culture and more . I maybe a Mixed Colombian Heritage person born in the United States . This place i want to be the bridge between all worlds thst come there from all walks of life . Its a place I want to learn my Heritage and more to get answers concerning who I am . But to all who come there this place is where you get be become something much bigger than yourself by learning a new Culture Traditions and more . Things that you never knew about yourself . Thru have foods love there fish tacos , Empanadas, Enchaladas and more there . I never ate there botr and would love too soneday . I applied to this place recently and I hope they consider me . I want a jib thst i can be happy with and ne with my people mi Ligente . I want a job i wont be judged, Feared, Or used Bad politics against. I want to bring back business a d communities as it should and must go again . This is a place to have family times kuck back relax eat have a great time there . You'll get an experience hopefully you all will not soon forget. This place is such an amazing place to be at . If you love this place as I do , This mace is for you we all look forward to seeing you all there very soon once again.

    We had high hopes but ended up disappointed overall. Here are the hits and misses (mostly misses):…read more Great chips, awful salsa. Watery and bland. Total disappointment. Just because it's free doesn't mean it has to be v8 with some onions and cilantro mixed in. Definitely a miss. Black bean burrito: get that hot sauce, you are gonna need it solely for flavor. The ranchera sauce s is tasted suspiciously like ole El Paso enchilada sauce from tin. A miss for me on its own, passable if you add the hot sauce. Chicken tacos: "good". Not great. Tortillas not warmed up properly. That hot sauce they give you comes in super useful just to get some flavor because on its own it just isn't doing much. He ate them all but that was hunger more than enjoyment. Again a miss without the sauce. Mango and strawberry mojito: actually good! Nice flavor, not too much sugary mix. A hit! Something to note: They have this roving band of musicians that go around to tables and play music. Instruments and all. If that's your thing then maybe that's a reason to stop by for a drink but if it's not for you then at least you are aware. Nothing I would come back for. 3/5 but more like 2.5/5.

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