Food: Great. Service: Great. Ambiance: Great. The pupusa loroco & cheese, pork & cheese, and the bean & cheese were delicious. Very good and tasty. read more

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Las Carnitas is an ok restaurant that I'm giving 5 stars to because of family feel and customer service. I was looking at the menu and the waitress's English was only slightly better than my Spanish (which is nothing). I told her was I was looking for and she pointed to something on the menu which didn't mesh with what I said. She left and the cook (owner also maybe) can to my table, asked what I was looking for so I told him and he said no worries. He leaves and 5 minutes later, I had a platter of goodness in front of me. Wait staff is attentive but there's a language barrier. I'm not worried about it as she knew the drinks and overall menu. And when she wasn't sure, she asked someone to help who spoke English. Great service! Quality and quantity of good was very good and they treat you like family or at least like they appreciate you coming in. Ambiance is ok. I'm coming back to this place. It's a highly recommend. They treat you well so I'm spending my money here! read more

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Beverage: Pretty good. Service: Awesome. Ambiance: Great. Horchata was pretty good recently only because it wasn't as milky as the horchata before the recent purchase. read more

So good!! The papusas are awesome!!! The quesadillas were so good! This is a must try !!! Stop by and eat!!!! read more

Read about this place in an article about Route 1 in a local paper. They raved about the soup & my wife is definitely a soup fan. We checked out last night with the Grandkids. The setting is cool, has a pool table area, T.V's with the game on, and a bar with plenty of seating. Our Waitress was okay, seemed to be somewhat disinterested or possible language barrier? I am like the commercial " Just Okay is not Okay", the soup was $4 more than the recent article(this month) maybe lunch price? We tried the Beef & also the Chicken. The beef was decent, somewhat bland. The chicken was a lot of skin, and also bland. Nothing to say we got to go back, so we probably won't- little disappointed as we was hoping to add a new restaurant to our list of near-by places to eat. read more

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This place has great food! If you like authentic Hispanic food, this is your place. Service was great, prices were fair. I will be back.

The Place may not look like the best but their service definitely is and most importantly the food portions and taste are great !! New Favorite Location for a good mix of Fajitas freshly made !! read more

Las Carnitas is a small restaurant that serves TexMex and Salvadoran eats. The hubs and I came here for a later lunch, and we ordered: a cheese pupusa, steak chimichanga, and carnitas and carne asada tacos (both with the Mexican tortillas and the Salvadorean tortillas). I really liked the cheese pupusa, as it was prepared really well - the exterior was nice with the crispy edges, and the inside was filled generously with the cheese; no need for any sauce here! The steak chimichanga was forgettable; while they were able to get it deep-fried, the steak cubes were off in taste; I wasn't a fan of the beans inside. The side of rice was pretty tasty, though, and I would definitely order this again! The tacos were also overwhelming; while the carnitas is what this restaurant is supposedly known for, they were a bit too dried out. The tortillas were also not a good complement, as the Mexican tortillas seemed a little stale and super hard; the Salvadorean-style was a bit too thick with not enough filling. The house hot sauce was way too watered down and there was no other way of spicing them up. Complimentary chips and salsa served. Service was friendly, and this seems to be a hot spot to grab some drinks and shoot some pool. Located in the Aldi plaza, there's plenty of parking available. +delicious cheese pupusas :D +tasty rice +friendly staff +pool tables available +located in the Aldi plaza +plenty of parking in plaza lot read more

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This Salvadorian hole-in-the-wall serves up some authentic dishes that allow you to enjoy some Central American deliciousness without the expense of purchasing an airline ticket. That's right, foodies, you would pretty much need to fly down to El Salvador to experience anything more authentic. So what should you order when in Las Carnitas? Why Carnitas of course, for if there is one thing that they do well here is flavorful, roasted meat, a dish that is bathed in sauce which is seasoned to perfection. And to compliment this signature dish, you might want to consider a tic tac, a liqueur made from sugar cane and very popular down in El Salvador. They take a lot of pride in their food here, and it shows in Las Carnita's service. They are always smiling and willing to help you with your selection. It should be noted that the many of the patron's appear to have some connection to Central America, which I see as a good thing, for it underscores the authenticity of this joint's food. Moreover, Las Carnita's clientele is also very friendly and will more than likely give you a knowing nod of approval, realizing that you're not the average diner but one willing to embrace different cultures and different foods. Seriously, the restaurant's atmosphere is an added bonus. I would go with a five star rating, but Las Carnita's location can be a bit sketchy at times, particularly at night Although this isn't necessarily Las Carnita's fault, the location does have a few nefarious characters (not affiliated with the restaurant) loitering near the strip mall from time to time. read more

This is a neighborhood cantina which serves the el Salvadorian market and all others lucky enough to venture in for some of the most authentic Salvadorian food in the area perhaps outside of the Country of origin. If your not from El Salvador you might think the draw is the pool tables, Spanish music or cerveza and friendly environment, but don't be discouraged. You will be quickly greeted by one of the friendliest wait staff I have found and truly excellent food. You can always find one or two of the owners walking around and making sure everyone is having a good time. They also have a tex mex menu for those not as familiar with more Central American dishes. But I would suggest seeking out one of the three owners for advise on your particular pallet. I work in the area and I have brought over five dozen out of town guests and other colleagues to Las Carnitas for a year and a half. I've tried too much of the menu to single out any particular dish. I often go back to their Huevos Con Chorizo (egg and sausage) and the sauté beef strips with jalapeño salsa. If you have room, try an order of chicken wings. read more

Las Carnitas - Regia beer. Official San Salvador brewed and LARGE - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Amazing!! Don't overlook this restaurant. I was a little hesitant to eat here because I am not from the area and knew nothing about the place. Bottom line, the food and service did not disappoint!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

Las carnitas is a good lunch spot. The menu is straight and to the point and has some Mexican and Salvadorian fan favorites. The food is tasty, but won't blow you away. We also had to ask for chips and salsa from our very uninterested waitress. The chips were cold, but the salsa was good. For lunch, I ordered the chicken combination (enchilada, taco, and taquito). The enchilada and taco were very tasty. After taking one bit of the taquito, I noticed all the meat had been pulled into my mouth with that one bite. It was a little over fried as well. My dining partner ordered four papusas with pork and cheese and liked them very much. They came out a little too browned for my personal liking, but they were tasty. In all, a decent quick lunch dining experience. But I doubt if I'd come back for dinner. Maybe lunch again though. read more

Las Carnitas - Chicken Combo - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Tried to call ahead for a carryout order. The lady who answered the phone could barely speak English and had such a hard time understanding what we were ordering. Gave up and just placed the order once we arrived to the restaurant. We ordered 2 chicken tacos, a beef burrito, carnitas fajitas and a carnitas plate. Food tasted subpar. Chicken was very dry, the burrito was 90% beans and lacked flavor, the fajitas were decent but had a lot of fat and the carnitas plate was disappointing with no flavor. The only item that was good was the rice. Unsure how this place has such good reviews. read more

New to the area and decided to give this place a try. I enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly as well. The best thing I enjoyed about this place was that although I did not speak Spanish I felt welcome to come and eat here. Can't wait to eat here again. read more

The food is delicious (I ordered the chef special carnitas, my girlfriend had the huevos con chorizo). Note from my girlfriend, the black beans are to die for. There is a good selection of drinks. What makes this place 5 stars is the friendliness of the staff and the well maintained pool tables for $1 a game. Complementary chips and salsa with a homemade hot sauce are also a big plus. read more

Was traveling out of state and based on the reviews I decided to try this place. It was right before noon and there were already loud and obnoxious drunk people in there. The waitress was nice, the food not so great and the bathroom was disgusting. If you are looking for a nice place to sit down with the family this is NOT the place. read more

I absolutely loved this place! The food was amazing and the prices weren't too terrible. The only drawback is it's in a shady part of town. We went at night and all I can say is I wouldn't want to be in that parking lot alone. I would recommend going during the daytime. We are definitely going back, but for lunch. read more

Las Carnitas - Chimichanga was perfect! - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We pass this place on regular basis finally got to try it today. The place was very new and clean inside. The staff was excellent and attentive. The food was very good fresh hot and tasty. Give this place a try either in person or take out. Support our new local Restauarant they have a lot of guts opening this place during the Pandemic and wish them well. read more

The food here feels homemade and tastes just like my mom used to make it. I'm from El Salvador so this reminds me of home. The taquitos are delicious (they make the sauce better than my mom does, but I wouldn't tell her that). The pupusas are also good (they could be bigger, but then again i am comparing them to my mom's pupusas, and she obviously wanted to feed me as a growing kid, not make a profit, no harm done there.) I came here a few years ago and they only had a small area, but they took over the area next door and knocked down the wall, huge improvement. The parking is always available since it is in a strip mall. The owners occasionally pop out of the back (i assume they are cooking the food), which is a nice touch. Good to see the owners fully invested and not just sitting at the bar/socializing. read more

Disappointed that this restaurant actually has four stars. I go by reviews all the time And It was a big disappointment. Had the seafood soup and the shrimp was over cooked mushy. Beef soup was oily. I had to ask for water and napkins. My margarita sucked. Never again will I come to this place. read more

this place probably has the best el Salvadorian food in northern Virginia. friendly environment. kids like coming here. if you like food, you should come here. if all you care about is sustenance, then come here anyway. you might as well give these good people your money. read more

The most positive atmosphere. Great for drinks after work or a relaxing dinner. The food is excellent and made fresh. The pork carnitas are the bomb!!! So are the on the rocks Margaritas. read more

Came here for dinner and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The food was phenomenal, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the owner, Benjamin (I hope I got the name right), was a delight. Definitely coming back in the future, highly recommend! They're also offering take-out which is a great option for right now read more

Ordered a chicken chimichanga and it was bland. Rice that was on the side was good. Beans in the burrito taste like from a can and chicken didn't have much flavor. Thought it would be great and authentic but disappointed especially for the price. Do not recommend. I went after the lunch rush and wasn't busy at all. read more

Good food. I had a chicken burrito and margarita on the rocks. When I get Mexican I try to avoid the fancy dimly light restaurants and opt for the greasy spoon, Spanish speaking waitstaff restaurant. The margarita was stiff and cost around $6.50. The table next to us was a family and all of their food looked delicious. As many greasy spoon, Spanish speaking restaurants, it is located in a seedy strip mall with undesirables hanging around outside. I never felt unsafe though and I will continue to come here if in the neighborhood. read more

'Neighborhood cantina' is spot on. Very friendly owners (the 2 brothers are great people), as are their staff, plus the portions are filling. Love their pupusas! Carnitas are always a good choice but had fish tacos and pollos in cream sauce recently. And we have tried numerous other dishes with total satisfaction. Last year we had a backyard party for 60 and ordered everything from them!! Guests loved it! Great place to bring foodie friends. read more

Restraunt claims to be Salvadorian and mexican. From what I get nothing about it is mexican. The food was good but not the greatest.

Great Mexican food ! Wasn't very busy great service very friendly. Food was hot and served very quick very good

Food is good and people are nice. However, keep in mind that this place would qualify as a "dive," complete with pool table in adjoining room. If you are looking for a dive with decent Tex Mex/Salvadoran food at a reasonable price, you won't be disappointed. read more

I love the food here. There's so much to chose I never know what to decide. I love eating the food because it tastes homemade. The waiting time is honestly not bad, while I wait for my food I can eat the colorful tortilla chips with my drink. Also, they have tv's all around, so no matter where I sit I can watch tv. To conclude, I recommend this place because I always have a great experience! read more

We stopped here because of the good Yelp reviews. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! We ordered pork carnitas and our waitress's favorite, pollo a la crema (chicken in creme sauce). Both dishes were flavorful and delicious! We've never had Salvadoran food before. Now we have a new favorite. The service was friendly and helpful. We don't speak Spanish, so needed some items explained. Pretty sure an owner stepped in to explain a dish to us when our waitress was at a loss for (English) words. We aren't locals. But this restaurant makes us wish we were closer! read more

Excellent authentic el Salvadorian cuisine, super friendly staff, good atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Great food always, friendly staff, stiff drinks. LOVE IT!

Topological had delicious food, although the portions were quite small. We loved the trio trio trio Cherice and the eggplant and black bean crumble. It was great Mexican food. The dessert was okay though it was too small. Also, you have to walk in through Las Carnitas entrance to get to the restaurant. It was very loud and we thought there should be a separate entrance for topological. Otherwise, we had a great experience! read more