I'm a Dominican who moved to MD from NYC/Washingon Heights (95% of that area's restaurants are…read more Dominican-owned and staffed so the food is like eating at home). I regularly order carryout from CDM (live too far for delivery) and if you are looking for some amazing mofongo, pork belly, carne guisada, etc. look no further! The menu is not very extensive but that means they can focus on the items they serve so everything is good - I've tried several "Dominican" restaurants in the area and have never gone back to any of them. Pls note that while they have dine-in space this is a place you go to for the food and amazing service - there's a lot that can be done to elevate the ambiance to minimize the "carryout"' vibe, but the food and service (and passion fruit mojitos!) are amazing so it's worth it..

We ordered carryout for a friend's birthday. They had lots of choices for different Mofongos. While…read morethe food tasted good, the Mofongo didn't taste fresh. I would go again, but order something other than Mofongo.

Came here for Cinco de Mayo with a group of friends and we had a great time! The Mega-Rita was…read moreperfect to share for 2. There's plenty of seating, and there was even a DJ that played halfway through dinner. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the entrees!

The restaurant serves authentic South American dishes. You can choose from dishes from Brazil,…read moreColombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. I went here because my mom wanted to eat food from her home country of Ecuador. My mom was craving the tripe stew (guatita). My mom enjoyed it but said it could have been better. Something about boiling the tripe. My wife and I ordered the Kumbia Parrillada. Wow! The portions of meats was overwhelming. We enjoyed it. We had leftovers for 3 people. I'm not a big beef eater. But I'm sure if you like steak, you will definitely love this dish. But the star of the meal was the Marranitas. My wife and I greatly enjoyed this dish. My wife love to eat anything with corn. This appetizer was my favorite dish. It is a little pricey but it's probably average prices of most restaurants. If you enjoy Latin cuisine, I definitely recommend Kumbia. After 10pm, it turns into a dance club. They have live bands or DJs. I didn't stick around for the music. But I'm sure its like any Latin club atmosphere.

I had a good experience at this Crisp and Juicy location on Rockville Pike. I only experienced the…read morecharbroil chicken. Crisp & Juicy is a quick-service concept offering an Peruvian fare that features rotisserie chicken. The customer service was good. As usual, their jalapeño hot sauce is delicious. Overall, a good experience and I will visit again.

We were visiting Maryland and stayed in Rockville. One of the food we missed when we move away was…read morePeruvian chicken, namely the one in Wheaton Mall, but we heard it was no longer there... We did not have car so wanted to find a place that is walkable so here we were. I was not really expecting anything as my brain was still thinking of the chicken from years ago, or the ones we had tried in Peru last year. Overall the place was fine, the chicken was fine, but they do not have the green spicy sauce. We asked for spicy sauce but we were provided with the little orange mayo version. The service was quick, you order, they bring you the food. Nothing more the expect. It is a little homey vibe of a place, a bit noisy, but again, we were not expecting anything different so it was totally fine. I

Great overall experience. Welcoming staff, excellent food, warm atmosphere. Food and drink (paella,…read moresalad, cocktail) were perfect. Service was friendly and not rushed. My 4th time at Guardado's, I'll be back.

Guardado's is a throw back restaurant in the best sense of the word. It is family operated, and…read morethe place has a warm and hospitality you do not often find. The selection of Tapas is lengthly and I have never had on I did not like. Wonderful entrees such a Paellas are also available. Do not let me forget, the drinks are great too. The Margaritas are my favorite.

Saw this on a YouTube vlog. Plentiful food & good prices. Not the most dazzling place inside, but…read moreit gets the job done. Was disappointed that they didn't have oxtails when we went. But overall it was a good experience.

They always have good food and they don't skimp. Lots of seating!…read more Is buffet style so the food is precooked but definitely fresh! Service is fast and they are always kind.

Had a lovely light dinner at Pikoteo last night. It was fantastic. Sat on the patio and enjoyed a…read morelovely cool evening. We had the chicharrones and the ribs, both were absolutely fantastic! Good drink prices, we also had the fries in beef tallow, which were crispy and delicious. They had a special lasagna made with Brisket and plantains, that we will be back to try it looked Amazing! Worth a try!!

4.12.25 I came for…read morelunch with a friend to celebrate her birthday. Upon entering, there was only one table of patrons. When those patrons left, while we were there, only one additional table was occupied. They aren't very busy even on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a mural, colorful string lights, and decorative pillows. There is limited parking in front of the restaurant. They also have patio seating. Our server was wonderful - friendly, attentive and helpful answering questions and accommodating my friend with requests for her food. Although I love the ambience and service, I have mixed reviews on the food. The beef empanadas and flan were delicious, however, my smoked brisket mashed potatoes and potato wedges were just average. Although our server said that the brisket is popular and highly recommended, I thought it was chewy, hard, and the barbecue sauce wasn't anything memorable. It didn't really stand out and I have definitely had better brisket at Mission BBQ. My friend or mofongo, brussel sprouts, and Ropa Vieja. She she said of the three, the Mofongo was her favorite and really good. She also liked the brussels sprouts. Final thoughts: beautiful ambience, great service, but mixed reviews on the food.

Some of the best PR food I've ever had! Everything was…read moreflavorful. From the drinks to the food My favorites: Drinks - Ten Cuidado & Crashboat Food - carne Frita. Ensalada de Pulpo Can't wait to come back! Salsa dancing on first FRIDAY of every month!

Visited Qui Qui DC for a friend's birthday dinner and I was pleasantly surprised by how well they…read moreturned this venue around to place their new beautiful restaurant. After moving the location, this place is now where they can proudly call home and boy did they make it look beautiful. The location is a bit small so incoming crowds had to wait outside until their time arrived, not the best in the cold weather. However, service was fantastic, very pleasant and lively staff. Shoutout to our waitress Jaime! Drinks: I didn't get any of their cocktails but instead enjoyed my traditional vodka soda. Appetizer: there were several appetizers on the table but I only had the Bacalaitos (not pictured) which was a little too salty for me. Main Dish: it's safe to say that I'm not the best judge when it comes to what makes a great Mofongo. But, having indulged in Mofongo from a local spot in Puerto Rico, I have a little understanding of which flavor profiles must be in the dish. This dish, had those profiles!!!!! It was so delicious and too good to not finish off-ate all of it LOL. The shrimp on top was also a winner, perfectly prepared and well seasoned. No dessert at the end just lots of laughs and good vibes. But overall everyone thoroughly enjoyed their dishes and the variety of options on the menu. It was safe for vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and the meat eaters. We all enjoyed! Note that they are good at keeping groups on time with table use so FYI in case you want to support but have late folks who like to stroll in at odd hours. Best to keep your party on time!!! Overall, I will be back to try another dish and simply support.

- delish rice and beans - steak is flavorful and seasoned…read morewith chimichurri - tostones are crispy - empanadas are super crispy and filled with lots of meat but a bit dry - live music is nice - hard to find parking in the lot

Wanted to try something different and came to this place with my family…read more The ambiance is really nice. Great place to bring someone. The menu has a lot of options to choose from. The service was great. Our waitress was helpful and very attentive. The food was amazing. We all decided on the Cuban sandwich and it did not disappoint. The only issue (minor), was the sandwich didn't come with a side. You had to order it separately. Other than that everything was fine. It appears that they are extending the restaurant to outside seating area. Good place.