The food was great. most of the stuff is under $15 on the menu you get a large portion the staff is friendly the food came fast I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Hubby and I were headed to Outback next door and decided to try this place. We were not disappointed. The service was good and so was the food. I had the fajitas (101). There was plenty of shrimp, beef and chicken on that hot plate. It was tasty. Service was quick. They serve hot tortilla chips with salsa on each table as well. The food here is much better than at Mexico down the street in White Plains. read more

La Tolteca - Texas Fajitas (side plate of salad, beans , guacamole and sour cream not shown) - Mexican Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

Had an awesome date lunch there today. My husband and I both got the quesadilla meals and they were so good! Huge portions of food, extremely FRESH vegetables and guacamole, and the prices aren't bad. Absolutely recommend! read more

Very basic flavorLess food. When I want Mexican food I expect great flavorful food. But I guess it's better then Taco Bell. Two thumbs down.

Such a great spot! The absolute BEST lunch specials and the fastest service! The staff is always so kind and the food is always perfection!

Very good...went to the one in Waldorf first but the following week they were gone so we were to the la plata location. Very good and worth the drive read more

I was in town, needed a quick dinner, I love Mexican food, and this place was near my hotel. Even for someone who is pretty uncritical when it comes to Mexican food, I found this place to be pretty lacking when it came to the food. I walked in, and the place was hopping for a Wednesday night. I was alone, so I went to the back and sat alone at the bar (bar was unattended; I was the only one there). Service was pretty efficient; never really felt forgotten back there. Food was pretty lackluster, in my experience. I got a combination plate of tacos and enchiladas. Meat options were limited to ground beef or chicken; no shredded beef, pastor, etc. The taco was ground beef, and OK, but with a-too-perfect-to-be-homemade shell. Enchiladas were pretty bad. Shredded chicken wrapped in a plainly unfried (it was kind of dry) tortilla, covered in sauce. Having made enchiladas many times at home, I can tell you the tortilla should be lightly fried, and then the whole concoction should be baked...or at least heated up together. This was not, and could not have been, as my food came out about 5 minutes after I ordered it. I get that this shoddy enchilada work is a widespread crime-against-food, and in the grand order of things is not a high-ranking problem in our society, but personally it drives me crazy. Not recommended, but being from out-of-town I don't have a better local option to recommend. read more

Ok so I am biased and I will admit that right up front. I eat at the La Tolteca in Baltimore all the time... Mainly because I live across from it... But having said that this location is still worth five stars. And I give them five stars for what they are; a local texmex chain. Don't come here looking for high end cuisine. But also don't come here expecting a Taco Bell! They do a great job with every dish I have ever tried here at this location, and the food is hearty and healthy. Portion sizes are generous and the food comes out quick! The chips and salsa are decent (I like salsa that is much spicier but I like my food spicier than most people). The style is set up so that they can make consistently good food quickly. So if you like being able to pick and choose the major components of your meal then you will love this menu. You can combo almost any three items together... Tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, quesadillas, etc etc etc. and the menu has lots of ala carte options as well. If you want higher end Spanish-Mexican food; go to El Dorado up the street. If you want fast food, go elsewhere. If you want decent texmex with great service, hearty portions, and variety; then La Tolteca is the place for you! read more

While not absolutely authentic, the food here has never let me down. Amazing flavors and huge selection. The staff are always fast and attentive. The only negative is the entrance can be a bottleneck when they are busy. read more

Thank you!!! Great customer service!!!!! Best Mexican food in southern Maryland. read more

We had the best lunch experience ever. Awesome service! Chicken fajitas were perfect. Love this place!!!

Mediocre food. Service was ok, but we came in ten minutes before the end of lunch and were told we couldn't order off the lunch menu. I probably won't be back. read more

service was impeccable! Armando was great! Really impressed by this place All of the servers were very well put together and super efficient read more

Large portions for reasonable priced and equally delicious food. Decor is a bit updated but once you look past that the food and drinks will keep you coming back. On my last visit I had the arroz con pollo with a side of margarita. I was hungry that day but I didn't even finish the whole portion. Pieces of chicken, onions, and bell peppers mixed throughout the rice with melted cheese tying everything together. The margarita I had was good. A little on the stronger side than what I would expect from a $4 margarita, but I wasn't complaining. My boyfriend had the chicken fajitas which I had enjoyed the last time we were there. They come with all the fixings' and about 3 tortillas (which are too few for the amount of food served) Overall a good sit down place to wind down with friends or family over some good food. read more

La Tolteca - Arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

Sat at the bar in the back for a refreshing patron margarita. The guy makes me one gives it to me and its straight sour mix, then 10 minutes later comes back and says he forgot to add the tequila. He laughs. Then he leaves again for another 10 minutes and i see him delivering food to the big table behind me. So i left. Manager didnt even seem to care when i told him. Screw you La Tolteca. I had a rough week and just wanted a Damn margarita! Sad part is... That party of 10 ordered and got their food before i could get a margarita read more

Review for tacos only: I came right when they opened on a Sunday and ordered the Tacos Al Pastor. The amount of food you get for the price is a great deal, all 3 tacos had a generous serving of meat plus you get beans and the normal chips salsa. As Dale C says, the pastor itself is pretty darn impressive. Large chunks of nicely marinated pork. I'm a total taco snob and was completely happy with my meal. If you live in soMD and want some authentic street tacos, I can give the pastor at least, a thumbs up! read more

My very favorite restaurant to eat Mexican food!!! The family owned and operated business is down home and it comes through the food too. The white cheese sauce and the picante salsa is a must have with every meal!! read more

I took someone here for her birthday and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience, but I've also had take out from there a couple dozen times. I love their food and especially their avocado dip mix with chips. They have wonderful tacos and tamales that are great. The dining environment is very authentic for those dining in. You can eat here as a loner or as a group and feel at home. I haven't ordered tons off the menu but things I've ordered have been great. This is in the shopping area with Ace Hardware and Outback, and a Chinese restaurant next to it so it's possible to miss this little gem of a restaurant. Definitely try it as a dine-in experience. read more

So good! Fair prices. Fresh food. Plus, the customer service is always great, even when they are busy.

let's start with the waitstaff. they are ALWAYS well dressed, clean, professional and polite. the wife and I come here often and have never had a bad meal or experience. read more

Came in from out of town and saw this place. Wanting some Mexican food I spotted this place and was initially hesitant. Place was clean good art work on the walls. The food was amazing and definitely authentic. If I ever visit again I am going to eat there again for sure. read more

The 411: this is a decent restaurant where la plata locals eat semi-authentic Mexican food. Portions are big, and they serve alcohol. The staff are ethnically Mexican, and they are very friendly. The place is big too, so there's never a wait (unless it's cinco de mayo). The menu is big and they have a bunch of combo meals you can order. They give unlimited chips and salsa soon as you get there. It lacks cilantro, but their chips are alright. I recommend the fish tacos, the burrito grande, or the Texas fajitas. Those are my favorite meals there Their verdes are very good too. If you like that sour, tangy verde sauce, get it with enchiladas. You won't regret it. Bottom line: this place is good. It's better than the outback next door, and there's never a wait. Give this place your monetary support, and they'll give you a respectable meal. read more

This has got to be the worst Mexican restaurant I've visited in the US. Tasteless and lukewarm; it was barely edible. Tolteca must be the god of loose bowel movements, because he certainly visited me after my meal at this place. The one star is for the service; friendly and prompt, it was the only redeeming value of this restaurant. read more

Having been to the Waldorf location, we decided to check this one out en route home. This location is also in a mall, albeit a far newer and glossier one. We have to agree with Denise from the other review that this one is loud-and it was a Monday night. Here, however, we were seated immediately and our drink orders taken as the chips and salsa were served. The chips are more Chicago-styled Mexican as opposed to CA style-thinner, but strong enough not to break. The salsa is mild but good. Again I ordered chile verde-roasted pork cubes simmered in a tomatillo-cilantro sauce.YUM Jim got pollo poblano-here a shredded chicken version in a mild mole. The sides were nothing special and the flour tortillas too thick and chewy for my taste. With one Pacifico and a glass of burgundy (I know-what was I thinking? Should have had a beer or margarita!), the total for 2 before tip was under $25. Service here was better than the Waldorf location, but the room was too big, bright, and loud. We'll opt for Waldorf or Fairfax next time read more

Chicken Mole here! We ate here with our family on our first night in town. I ordered the combo with a beef enchilada and a taco. My dish was good but my husband's was great. Not many Mexican restaurants have a mole dish and it is my husband's weakness so he ordered the chicken mole. Their version was shredded chicken with a mole sauce. The restaurant was comfortable and festive. Our waitress was great and our glasses were always full. read more

Being from the west coast this is hands down the closest thing to authentic as you can get and it's good, great service, and atmosphere! The only Mexican food in the area we eat! read more

An excellent, family run Mexican restaurant, part of a regional chain owned and managed by the same family. Excellent value, friendly fast service, and huge portions. Both the La Plata, MD and Waldorf, MD locations provide a very nice time for small groups, families, or even the single diner. Very good guacamole, freshly made. Chips and salsa are homemade as well. My favorite dish here: the unbelievable Texas Fajitas. Shrimp, steak and chicken fajitas -- enough for 2 people. Delicious. read more

I hate to say it but I was unimpressed with my meal. I ordered a combination plate that consisted of a chicken chile relleno, chicken enchilada and a beef chalupa. Not being really familiar with the names of Mexican dishes, I looked up the chile relleno. I became very interested in the dish as described by a quick web search..."chile pepper stuffed with chicken and cheese, rolled in a egg mixture with bread crumbs and fried". What I received was a barely cooked pepper sliced open with chicken laid on top with melted cheese. Totally different. The chicken enchilada was un-remarkable and the chalupa was "trippy". At first I was about to ask the waiter where my third item was but soon found out what I thought was garnish was actually my chalupa. A soggy fried tortilla with a pile of refried beans with gobs of lettuce and guac on top with a huge slice of tomato...not diced but just slapped on top! Overall, the raspberry Margarita and cheese dip with beef were the highlight of the meal. Probably won't return unless it is just for drinks and dip. read more

La Tolteca - My combination meal... - Mexican Near Me - La Plata, Maryland

I know this is my first review, but not my last. This is the place me and my family go for taco Tuesday. The staff are so friendly and awesome. Once you go there a few times, the staff will start to memorize your orders. They are amazing, definitely try them out! read more

After seeing on Urban Spoon that 93% liked it, it was an easy choice on our way home from DC. However, it turned out to be a bit of a let down. Should have checked the Yelp reviews before making our decision. The good: *Cheese dip with chorizo *Sangria The bad: *Our server was slow and didn't come around much. We sat there after we were done eating for at least 10 minutes before he came around for us to ask for our check, and the restaurant was not even close to busy. *I think my meal was called Enchiladas Chipotle. It was chicken enchiladas topped with queso. Sounded amazing, but It was very bland. read more

One of the best Mexican Restaurant very traditional very good!! Service is top notch and supper friendly. Great place for the entire family! read more

(4) ~ overall very good food & service. ***My only wish is that they get some dessert options? I'm always left craving something sweet to finish the meal;)lol MY MENU: * Burrito w. Brown Rice; Black Beans; 1/2 Steak & 1/2 Barbacoa; Cheese; Guacamole; Sour Cream; ALL 3 Sauces (Mild; Medium; Hot) & Corn. * Organic Valley Chocolate Milk read more

Ehhhh... my husband and I went tonight to try the food again since we haven't been in maybe over 3 years. I was not impressed again. The food was not good. I couldn't even finish my dinner. I got the chicken/beef roll up things ( past my bedtime... can't recall what they were called) and the chicken was nasty and had no seasoning and the beef was even worse. Sticking to my usual Mexican restaurants from now on read more

The restaurant is big & clean with comfy booth seating. Complimentary warm chips & lightly spiced salsa came out within 2 minutes of sitting down. Hubby & I both had chipotle chicken enchiladas with spanish rice & chili rellenos with chicken. Everything was fresh & delicious. The enchiladas were tender, saucy & cheesy. The spanish rice was tasty. I was a big fan of the rellenos. They're green pepper stuffed with shredded chicken & covered with melted cheese. Yum! But like I said everything was tasty & very affordable. We shared a giant 40 oz mango margarita. Generous portions meant we had leftovers to take home. Yay! read more

Love, love this place! Best Mexican in southern Maryland!! Wait staff is fantastic! Food is amazing!!

They were so friendly and hospitable. The food smelled delicious and was prepared very well. They season the food well. I will go back again. This will be my spot for Mexican food. read more

Walked in and was barely acknowledged by the cashier and host. Was led to the table where the menus were dropped and the host walked away. He said not one word. We waited almost 20 minutes and no one ever came to our table. Waiters and food runners serviced tables next to us and near us but not one person came to check on us. Took the menus back to the cashier and left. Never again. read more

I have never been to this restaurant, so I don't know if this is a one-off or if this is just normal service at this restaurant. The food was ok, nothing special. It was the service that was the problem. There were 7 of us. They brought one meal (it was an appetizer as a meal for my nephew), 5 minutes later they brought 2 more meals, then 10 minutes later (I am not exaggerating) brought the other 4 meals. The food wasn't hot (temperature wise.) Little things didn't occur like checking if our food was ok, refilling chips and salsa, refilling waters and tea. After we got to-go boxes, we waited so long for the check that I told everyone to go to the car and I'll ask the hostess to find our waiter for the check. When I went to pay, and they asked if everything was ok I said no. When my nephew said something about coming back, I said that we wouldn't be coming back. Neither the cashier nor the hostess was concerned about what was wrong, so I didn't say anything else. I realize when we got there that there was a line. But by the time we were served the restaurant was half empty. I hate to play the race card, but my sister and I are white (we got the first two meals mentioned above) our black friends are the ones that received their meals ten minutes later. Although to be fair, my nephew, who is black, is the one who had ordered the appetizer as his meal and received is meal first. I still gave the waiter the benefit of the doubt and tipped him $15 on a $70 check. read more

One step above Taco Bell. I was expecting a lot more. Tired atmosphere, canned food, watered down drinks. Nothing inspired or interesting

2/27/14 La Tolteca in La Plata, Maryland... has not improved in all this time..the food continues to go down hill and not sure why. I had the Fajita Taco Salad with Shrimp. The grilled vegetables were soft and mealy, and the shrimp were colorless and fishy..unedible..even the once amazingly good salsa was mushy and not fresh..it reminded me of something poured from a jar, and the chips were stale not fresh.. I dont know what to say..how many more chances should a restaurant get? I still say they have the best margaritas anywhere, and once the food started to go downhill you could still go for them and the chips and salsa...but, now even that has gone the way of Bad Food Alley.. I suggest you go to El Dorado instead, which is only a stones throw from La Tolteca for the most amazing Mexican and or Spanish cuisine. The staff as well has become zombie like, unenthused, and nonchalant. Leaving La Tolteca, is like leaving a bad movie, with stale popcorn...blah... read more