All the staff was loving and caring. The food was amazing. Felt like mom's cooking!!!

Flavorful food. Figured I'd take pics of the menu as there weren't any. Good customer service too read more

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Muy buena la comida!! ... la botana de tortillas fritas (chip) con frijoles muy rico!!! read more

This is a small business that serves family style authentic meals. We ordered the 2 tacos ( one chicken and one carnitas) and the steak Al caballo ( they were beef) that came with beans m, rice salad and 2 home made tortillas. My husband really enjoyed his meal. My tacos were good but I liked the chicken better than the carnitas as I thought the carnitas were a little to salty for my taste. I also ordered a cheese palisades, it was delicious and fresh. The service was good and quick, The bill was not very expensive given the rising cost of food. read more

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i've visited many times this place never been disappointed. Good Ambience, delicious food and great service. read more

La Roca - Carne Desilada. - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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I went here and their service is bad I waited 1 hour for my food they chicken nuggets is kind of bad I'm sorry but I'm not coming back here.

Very disappointed in my first experience here. After reading the reviews, I thought that it would be at least decent. Coming next back from D.C. after a long day, my friend and I just wanted some food and we were craving so we decided to stop by. Such a shame because we wasted our time. Walking in, there was an awkward vibe in the air because I guess we looked lost or somewhat like we were "in the wrong territory" so we got a lot of stares and it made us feel uncomfortable. Well I just ignored the feeling and came up to the register to order some food. I showed the cashier exactly what I wanted through a picture on Yelp. The lady then proceeded to answer me back in Spanish. I thought it was force of habit at first but then it became clear to me that she did not know much English. This made it difficult to communicate and the more I asked "what?" the responses just came back in Spanish. I was trying to cooperate within the best of my ability but in the end I settled for what she thinks I wanted. Well needless to say, the order was incorrect. We came there around 8:45 and our food ended up coming out around 9:30. I guess....I ordered one chicken and one steak tacos order with rice because that's what it said on the receipt. The one error that I might have done that caused them trouble is that I changed our order to "for here" instead of "to-go." And even in that case, the cashier lady said it was fine and told us to take a seat. Also when she told me the total for the meal it ended up being around $15 and I didn't understand why but when I asked why, she couldn't understand me. Anyway so I just gave up on ordering and handed her the money. I asked her how much it was because I probably had change but she kept repeating it back to me in Spanish and insisted on taking the $20 I had in my hand. I must say I have never experienced such service before. After sitting for a while and waiting for our food, I noticed that several people that came in after us had already gotten their food. I didn't know what to think of this, but I certainly was annoyed. I didn't think that our food should have taken as long as it took them because I noticed they brought out the same dish we ordered but to another table that had come after us. Well, even though at this point I was pissed off, I still tried to remain calm. We asked the people and the cashier behind the counter what was up and they said it would be about 2-3 more minutes but it ended up being about 7 minutes. Now about the food... It was okay, not great. I don't think I would have thought it was even okay if I wasn't as hungry as I was. They brought us two steak instead of one and one chicken. I was too hungry to complain so I just went with it. The steak was very chewy and hard to swallow. The rice was good along with the beans. Overall, the food was only half decent and definitely not worth the wait. Maybe I didn't get the right dish, or maybe I just came on a bad day. Well all I can say is...if you're ever thinking about coming here, bring a translator or speak the language. That is all. read more

La Roca - Complimentary appetizer with bean dip was quite good. - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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--Food-- -Bean Dip- The complimentary black bean dip with homemade fried tortilla chips alone is enough to keep me coming back for more. It seems so simple but it's delicious and unique to this place. -Tacos- The beef tongue taco is my favorite item on their menu. It's simply prepared and come sprinkled with a little bit of onion and cilantro. The beef tongue is very tender and juicy and that's why I love it. I think about 3-4 tacos are enough to satisfy since they aren't very large. -Papusas- I thought their papusas were decent and definitely really cheesy. Not the best, but I would probably order it again. -Beef and Yucca- I've pretty much enjoyed everything I have ordered aside from their beef and yucca dish. The beef was dry and the yucca fries were just okay. They also have plates like the La Roca special or Plato tipico which come with various items. I think these are good if you're like me and are reallllly indecisive and it's your first time. It's just a good way to scope out the whole menu instead of just committing to one item and not liking it. read more

La Roca - La Roca plate and tacos - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

This place is a very good spot to eat at. Their jalapeño pupusa is to die for! So good! This is a very authentic place to eat if you want really good food. read more

Came in at 650pm, didn't know they close at 8 pm on a Wednesday until I got there. They already cleaning but me and the family was tired and hungry. They only gave me an option of a table for 4 ( was 5 of us) they said the floor was wet and I couldn't sit anywhere else. The 2 ladies there looked annoyed ( I guess since it was an hour before closing) but I mean you still have an hour to close. Idk but just their attitude towards us was very unwelcoming. Yeah not going back. read more

I wish I could give this place a lower rating. Food was okay, and super overpriced. 2 small pupusas for $7 is ridiculous. Took a long time for food to be cooked. I also wasn't informed that they charged gratuity if it was more than 5 people, they charged me $10 and I didn't notice so I still gave them tip. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

The food is simply amazing here. I ordered the El Catracho and every single bite is good. The people are extremely friendly (unlike the other place right across the street) and the food is good too. I've been twice and can't wait to go again. read more

La Roca - El Catracho - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

I used to come here all the time when I lived in Woodbridge (2011) and get pupusas. They were awesome! My girlfriend and I were there last weekend. We went twice in 24 hours. The pupusas are still awesome. The first day I had tacos, they were very fatty and not that hot. I should've stayed with pupusas. The next day my girlfriend stayed with pupusas but I said I'll try something different, maybe yesterday was a fluke. Mistake. I had their huevos rancheros plate. The eggs were over hard, like hammer a nail hard. The salsa was not appealing. The rice/beans were clearly more than a day old. The sausage was not hot. The plantains did not look appetizing at all. Their service is very slow: 20+ min for pupusas and tacos and then the second time two tables that came after us got their food. The servers don't seem to have any sense of pleasing customers. Again, the pupusas saved the day. If not itd be two stars. read more

Burritos!!! All my Cali friends swear there's not good taquerias in DC and while one place can't conquer the Mission, I'm hoping for more competition in these neck of the woods (DMV area that is) They have a really good carne asada burrito (although we could've had more meat) that was nice, hot and crispy. My better half had the tacos and while she's not a fan of corn tortillas, she said these were the best she's ever had but the burrito was the star of the show. read more

La Roca - Carne asada burrito - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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I've visited this Salvadoran place a couple times and I say that my biggest suggestion is eat as much of the free appetizer as possible. That stuff like is like crack... It's thick, freshly made, slightly greasy chips with refried bean dip and parmesan cheese on top. So, so good. It's probably the best thing in the whole restaurant. It's a hole in the wall type joint with lots of latin folks as customers so you know it's going to be pretty good and authentic as it's less Americanized. I'd recommend trying the pork and cheese pupusas as the other ones are kind of dry or bland. The pupusas are made of two thick tortillas with cheese and pork (or bean, beef) inside. They cost about 1.75 each and are about the size of a teacup plate. Some of their other dishes look good such as the soft tacos but I have to warn you that the meat can be very dry for any dish including the yuca con chicharron (beef and yuca). The yucca was under cooked on the inside but the skin was crispy. I highly suggest using the sauces on the table! So delicious. There are two green sauces, one spicy and other tangy. The orange sauce is a bit of both and a bit on the creamy side. It'll make anything you order taste delicious! I'd stop by again and just eat the complimentary appetizers, pupusas and yucca! read more

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When we were driving on Hwy 1, my friend and I passed a bunch of pupuserias, panaderias, and other Latin shops and I knew I was gonna have to hit one up while I was in town. Luckily on our drive-by meal run, I picked the right place! Cute decor, clean restaurant, friendly people, good prices, and great food--what more can you ask for? At first, I wasn't that hungry when we walked in, but like a true Yelper, I wanted to get a nice variety of items. We ordered 4 pupusas, 3 queso and 1 revuelta (beans and pork). My friend doesn't dine on the swine, but really the queso were better anyway. We also had sopa de res (beef stew with a rich, flavorful broth, cilantro, lime, beef, cabbage, yucca, and corn). Of course I can't go to any Latin place without getting platanos! Theirs come with refried beans and crema fresca. Yum! I also just had to get flan, which really wasn't worth it, not creamy enough, maybe over-cooked? They had other desserts, so maybe try one of those instead.The total bill was less than $25 and it fed 3 of us til we were fat & happy :) Overall I am really in love with the food and could see myself going back tomorrow before my flight back to Texas! :D read more

La Roca - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

As Francesca L. mentions, there are a ton of Latin American restaurants along Route 1. Which one to try is the question. I tried this one based on her review, and have to agree: it is delicious. La Roca is a mix of Salvadorian & Mexican food. I ordered yucca fries, chicken tacos, pork pupusas, pastelitos, and a Mexican Coke. I had never had a pupusa - I did not really care for it, but it was because I did not like the filling, not because I thought it was bad. I might try the bean & cheese one, as I think I would like that one. Everything else was absolutely delicious. I will say that I can (and do) make yucca fries at home, but if you have never tried them, you should definitely get them here. I ordered take-out, and was given delicious chips & salsa while I waited. The salsa was thin & a bit vinegar-y, but very good. Service was very friendly and the restaurant is bright & clean. Prices are excellent, as my total was around $11. Will definitely be back. read more

Two times I'd make the order of a bunch of "pupusas". Some "frijol & queso" and some "revuelta". And both orders i did receive just "revueltas". In both times I did not eat, because isn't meat in my diet. I tell to the receptionist that please check the correct order, but was the same mistake! read more

I had a really good experience at this place. I ordered a Mar y Tierra and I have no complaints. The food was served in a timely fashion. The waitress was very nice and attentive. read more

La Roca - Mar y Tierra, delicious! - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Good food but slow slow service ,I waited one hour for 4 tacos and I went during my 1hour lunch break this sucks

To order by phone is seen like they only speak Spanish even when they have the option to talk in English. You order one thing and they screw up the order. The pupusas are supposed to come with "Curtido" a light fermented salvadorean cabbage. And the tomato sauce, both items were MIA. I order also La roca, and The special, the sausage was halfway cooked, the chicken breast was dry, and the steak overcooked. . the Fried green bananas "Tajadas" were cold..very poor quality of preparation. If you order any dishes that are not Mexican, don't even tried to ask for hot sauce, is against their policy to give any free hot sauces according to one of their employees. "Anita". If you want to visit or order from a place that treat their customers as if they were wrong. I am not returning to this place. Treat people with respect and generosity and people will speak highly of your business practices. Being cheap and miserable over a hot sauce. You're losing more business. read more

La Roca - The forbidden hot sauce and the cold green fried bananas "Tajadas" - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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2nd time at this place really good service I got Plato típico. It was good At this time I got my bill plus 18% gratuity same I was gonna give more than total tip. It the fact that they include it I could not do it read more

La Roca has always been a favorite of mine since I started going here like a year ago. Almost everything I have tried is great. The only reason I don't give them 5 stars is because for me their service has been hit or miss. I usually like their balaida, a nice thick but soft tortilla with beans, sour cream, avocado, and cheese with a choice of eggs or meat. I also like their pupusas. One of the most interesting things I have tried here is the camarones guisados. This well seasoned and sauced shrimp was above and beyond what I expected. When I tried it, it surprised me the most because it tasted like my mom's cooking. I go crazy for something like this; rice, beans, and a meat/seafood with a well seasoned orange in color/paprika looking sauce. I definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a cheap place to eat and a place that has that home made taste. read more

La Roca - Shrimp - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

I ate there yesterday, and I was very favorably impressed. La Roca is small, quaint, clean and casual, and the service was very friendly and efficient. The crispy fried tortilla chips and re-fried bean dip served as free appetizers were very good, and a nice touch...and served on-the-house. I had sopa de res...beef soup (see photo). It was a massive bowl of stew, chocked full of tender beef chunks, cabbage, yuca, corn on the cob and plantains, swimming in a rich, cilantro-laced beef broth. Served with two fresh tortillas, it was very filling and a pretty good bargain at 10 bucks. The rest of the extensive menu looked great, and I will return! read more

La Roca - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Papusas are on point. The steak and veggies is amazing. Pina coladas are so tasty but not big enough. Sometimes there's a wait but that's because the food is so good. I've probably been there 30 times since I've lived in the area. read more

Recently had their tacos &..... they were delicious!!!!! & the res salsa that they come with is spicy and good the only thing that sucked was the service it took years to get our food, very long wait almost got up and left but once those tacos hit my belly I was definately satisfied read more

I did not like the service I received. Since no one spoke english, I ordered in Spanish. We waited 40 plus mins for 4 pupusas and two carne asada tacos. Meanwhile other people who came in and ordered an oven sized pan filled of pupusas managed to get their order before us. When we did finally get our food only the pupusas were hot and the tacos were all cold. They claimed the people ordered via phone ahead of time, but I think they just forgot. I doubt I will ever come back and if I do for take out I will stand by the counter the whole time until my food is done. So they cannot "forget" smh. She did offer us free drinks but for all the long time waiting to end up with cold food is unacceptable. read more

Honestly I was craving carne asada and that really satisfied it so if you want delicious food they got it here!! Only reason I'm docking it a star is because I can't do .5 a star. It was a long wait and I got there when it wasn't super busy so I was a bit disappointed in that. But, all in all it could've just been a short staff that day. Giving them benefit of the doubt. My food was good and I was fed that's what mattered !!! read more

Nice family place. I gave it 3 stars only because the fried pork with yucca I ordered had too many pieces of just fat. Out of all of it I got about 3 good pieces of meat. read more

My wife was highly upset wit the customer service or lack of i should say they didnt put any sauce in the bags,the food was dry, and she saw a fatass roach in the middle of the restaurant. read more

Horrible service. We spent over an hour in the restaurant and all we were served were our waters and a coke. Didn't even get utensils. haha Customers who arrived 15 and 30 minutes after us were served their food and our table of 4 received nothing. We asked twice when the food was going to arrive and we were told 'I will check'. I'm guessing this place is not gringo friendly? Too bad. Really wanted to try the papusas. read more

If your used to good Mexican tacos don't come here. The meat is seasoned really good can't complain about it at all. But the tortillas taste bland and soggy. I tried switching to flour tortillas to save my night. Got the same conclusion. Bland and soggy. I got attitude from the servers who where pretty much laughing at the fact that I spoke broken Spanish. While trying not to just throw my food in the garbage and walk away. I've yet to find any good tacos in the area. Feels like I got ripped off. 15 dollars for 6 tacos that came with soggy bland tortillas. Paid another dollar fifty to try and save the night. Ended up just throwing it all in the trash. When you pay money for food. You expect to enjoy it. Not jump through hoops to better your experience. read more

We just finished eating here and my whole gang was blown away! Granted, we are just a bunch of white people and our opinion only goes so far, but my brother-in-law is Salvadorian so that gives me a little cred. Sit down at table: Free basket of fresh somethings that are sprinkled with cheese and served with bean dip. Fantastic! Prices: What? 3 tacos for $7.50? Brilliant! And they are well stuffed tacos. Food: I got tongue, carnitas, and al pastor. Easily the best carnitas I have ever had! And the fried plantains?! Lights out! Service: So happy and helpful. Skip Uncle Julio's and come over to La Roca. read more

I am a fan of Salvadorean food but at home it takes effort to get to the good places so I was excited when this restaurant was just down the street from my hotel. I figured a combo was the way to go so I got a Plata Tipico that had carnitas, your choice of pupusa, rice, beans, casera, avocado and plantain. Good choice. The meat was marinated well and not overcooked. The pupusa (chicarrone and queso) wasn't greasy and filled with the right amount of pork and cheese. They also gave me tortillas on the side - these were the thick kind, definitely homemade and very delicious. I would definitely come back for more pupusas and what not the next time I am nearby. read more

I've been here a few times now and can definitely say I'm a fan of this place. Good price for what it is... The free appetizer is unique and pretty good, but a little on the greasy side. Seems to be some kind of deep fried flour served with a bean sauce. I usually order a la carte and get some pupusas and tacos. Nothing fancy, just good food. I did order the lomo saltado once and thought it was just okay. Service was friendly. read more

Great food, I have loved everything I've tried. The only downfall is the wait time to receive your order. read more

La Roca - The food is great just go with enough time since service can be a bit slow. I love the food but not waiting 30+ mins for food. - Latin American Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Wow, who would've guessed such an amazing eatery could be had in the middle of plain, white people food land? Those place is shining example of the adage "nothing ventured, nothing gained." Pupusas may be pretty well known around here given the large Central American population, but this is a shining example of how it's done right. I ordered the plato tipico, which came with a plate of rice and beans, a slice of flank steak, a pupusa, and a side of pickled coleslaw for $10. Add an horchata and you've got an amazing and filling meal for a total cost (including tip) for $15. You can't beat that! read more

Dog food served at a very dirty dump. Everything tasted like rancid grease. The service was OK considering the dining room is a filthy, filthy dump. Overall look and feel of the place is "ghetto fabulous" with laminated vinyl top table, ripped seat chairs and dirty floors. I can't imagine this place passes a health inspection. I could look past the dirty place if the food wasn't so bad. Why are the reviews on this place so off from reality? read more

Authentic, tasty, reasonably priced Salvadoran food. Plato típico La Roca is a good choice if you want to try a few things and are rather hungry. I visited El Salvador for a few days once, this stuff seems representative. Waitress, who was from the Bronx rather than El Salvador was friendly and did a good job. I ordered the carrot-apple smoothie, it had too much added sugar and ice, that was my only disappointment here. They have some very appetizing looking desserts which I will try one of next time maybe. read more

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WHAT? How in the world is a place this good just stuck on the side of a highway halfway from somewhere to elsewhere? For serious. Even if 95 isn't backed up while you're trying to make your way through this area it's worth stopping by. For every reason. Order the pupusas. Even the kids loved them. Everything was delicious. And the service was spectacular. Our waitress was super welcoming, helpful, and excited to share her favorites with us. Would that I had more opportunities to go there. I'll need to find some excuses. read more