Los Tios is one of our top favorite Mexican restaurants around. The food is fresh and delicious, and the variety is good. Definitely try one of their many margarita options if that's your thing. I also love the inclusion of more Salvadoran flavors on the menu. Give the plantain quesadilla a try--it's surprisingly delicious and addictive! The servers are always excellent, although the younger staff that bus the tables can be a little shy. Waters are kept topped up, and they will ask if you want more chips when your food arrives. Of all the times I've been to Los Tios, I think I've eaten in the dining room twice. The patio setup is excellent, and with a heated tent setup in the winter time, we can eat comfortably alfresco year-round. The patio is next to the shopping center entrance, though, so you may get some road noise and potentially some exhaust. If those bother you, ask to be seated inside. P read more

Los Tios Grill - Patio (summer) - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I think we got there right as they were opening at 11am as it was empty on a Thursday at lunch, which was nice because it was quiet, and couldn't even hear noise from the kitchen. But maybe they were having a lot of problems that day. First, the salsa con queso was very runny, and had a strange taste. The salsa was also very liquid so maybe it's just badly blended together, but was hoping for something a little more.. The chips were good. They are thin, and they brought plenty of them. Tacos were pretty good, the fish had a unique taste that I couldn't place. Just.. strange in that way that wasn't exactly bad, but I didn't get the best feeling. The Chorizo taco was much better. Unfortunately I was disappointed by how expensive it was for what amounts to Costco ingredients. I lament not paying more attention in high school Spanish because of the three people serving us, only one spoke English, and that made it tough to ask any questions about the food. They give you a receipt with a QR code requiring you to use Toast to pay, which conveniently downloads a temporary app to your phone WITHOUT ASKING. That wasn't cool... Not at all. Overall it .. wasn't great. I LOVE TexMex food but this was mediocre, service mediocre, difficulty being understood and ordering, runny queso, strange fish, and expensive for what I could have gotten at Taco Bell for less. read more

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Always delicious food. The drinks are strong and large in a staff is very friendly. I also really enjoy the free chips and salsa read more

Los Tios Grill - Camarones EI Poblano - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Excellent food and friendly Service. Our group of 4 sat outside and enjoyed everything we ordered. Ceviche was nice and fresh and food came out very fast. Chicken quesadilla was on the small side so if you're hungry, be sure to order something in addition. Salmon special was very good. read more

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Los Tios is a great place to get a frozen margarita and a great meal. The chicken chimichanga was filled with chicken. I wish I asked for a side of queso to go with the chimichangas. read more

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It was amazing!!!! The food, ambience and live music, the service, my margarita. Everything was top notch. Best Mexican food I've had in northern Virginia since I moved here 2.5 years ago! We will be back! read more

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I had a very disappointing experience ordering from them on Grubhub recently. I got beef and chicken quesadillas ($14.99), a side dish of shrimp ($3.99), and some iced tea ($2.99). The iced tea was missing, so I got a refund for that. I don't know if the driver took it, the restaurant forgot it, or if the restaurant didn't include it to make a few more dollars on the order. I have had so many drinks go missing from Grubhub orders it is a joke. Grubhub is a bad habit I need to quit. There was only one shrimp! I paid $3.99 for one shrimp. Are you serious? The quesadillas were way too small. The only good part was the nachos. The sales tax was $2.09, the service fee was $3.30, and the tip for the driver was $5.54. I paid a total of $29.91 for maybe $10.00 worth of food. What a waste of time. read more

The service was amazing. I ordered the beef chimichanga. It came out hot and fresh! I sat outside for the ambiance and to enjoy the day! I will keep coming back for more! read more

Los Tios Grill - Chips and Salsa - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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My family and I came here for dinner as soon as they got into town to visit for the weekend. This was my second time here and the food and drinks were amazing both times. The service is top notch. You of course have to be careful you don't fill up on chips and salsa before your main dish arrives and you have to immediately ask for a to-go box! Slippery slope as always with those chips! Everyone at the table loved their meal, from quesadillas to fajitas to enchiladas. We had a good sampling of the menu and all of it was great! The space is great with plenty of tables inside and outside. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Enjoyed happy hour, till 7 at the bar and till 6 in the dining room. Staff here is very kind, smiling face, fast and overall attentive. Bar was full, I got to practice my limited Spanish. When most clientele speak Spanish, you know the fabulous flavors are on point. Tacos were excellent. Mini falutas were great. Everything had distinctive flavors & spices, I really enjoyed everything. Type of place the staff knows the regulars and welcome them with fist bumps. Such a genuine atmosphere. I love communities & experiences like this. Highly recommend. read more

Went on Thursday night and right back Saturday night for dinner....Los Tios has the best chicken tacos I have ever had....the BEST! Oh! And service was great too :) read more

Los Tios Grill - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Service was excellent! We were greeted at the door and seated immediately. The staff were attentive and very kind. Food was yummy. The restaurant was bright and clean. I was amazed at how often we were checked on. I loved it. read more

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The salad was old, the fabric napkins weren't washed, they gave me and old napkin with dirty spots I couldn't believe it, besides that the music was so loud that I couldn't talk with my husband, we couldn't hear ourselves. Overall my experience was a very bad, I don't recommend it read more

Spent Taco Tuesday at Los Tios Grill for the first time. I had a very friendly greeting upon arrival and was given seating options. I wasnt very hungry but wanted something to eat as I still had an hour drive back home. The service was amazing. I sat down the waitress brought chips and salsa then a server stopped by and I gave him my drink order. Then I think the manager stopped by and asked I had any questions. He actually brought me the taco tuesday menu. I knew exactly what I wanted when I saw the menu. The birria tacos. Gave the waitress my order ate a couple more chips and my order arrived. Liiiisssteen these were the best birria tacos Ive ever jad between here and NC. The meat was so tender and seasoned perfectly. I only ordered one since I still had quite a drive. And there was a mariachi band in the banquet room. I planned to get more photos but I was enjoying my taco. read more

Los Tios Grill - Birria tacos no onions. Comes with consomme, cilantro and cheese. Perfect - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

First time at this location. They actually have another location in Old Town Alexandria (I went to the wrong location this night ) Anywho, plenty of parking. It's located on the end of a shopping plaza. I went in a Friday evening and it was packed! They escorted me to my party and the server met me with a smile. He was friendly and professional. The food came out fast and the servers made sure we had a clean table! I did not get a chance to get a video, but the restaurant looks to have a lot of space. The food was decent. I definitely would visit again if friends wanted to hang out. I gave this spot a 4 because the service was great! read more

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He ordenado como 4 veces la Fajita de Carne y pollo , La primera Vez que ordene les dije que la carne la queria Well done , Y vino toda Cruda, y Volvia a pasar siempre esta ultima vez Que ordene me asegure en decirles que porfavor le dijiera al cocinero Que La carne la hiciera well Done Y Les valio y me la volvieron a dar Cruda todas estas veces solo el pollo nos emos Comido y la carne la emos Tirado !!! La verdad no Volveria a ordenar aqui! Ya son muchas veces que les he dicho Que Porfavor la hagan Well done y no lo hicieron, La carne toda Fruesa ! ni la cortan read more

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This location needs to be the blueprint for all the other locations. The food here is incredible. Super authentic. I've been here non stop since my first accidental visit. I can't get enough. The service is reallt good. Before I can ask for more salsa they're bringing me more. I love it. and it's soooo good! Taste super fresh. and the ambiance is really nice as well. I feel like I'm in little Latin America lol it's not too much- just enough to get you in the mood for Latino food and culture. I really do love this place. I've been to other locations- but like I said- this is the blueprint. They set the standard! read more

I've gone to this joint for about 2 years and it has been nothing but great! The staff, food and service are great. Staff are so humble, polite and professional and always greet you with smile. This place gets packed quite often, and they serve good drinks and great music. I've ordered lentils soup with avocado and chicken burrito . The soup was great, and gentle which gives room to my delicious burrito with rice and fried beans on the side. Even today with numbers of family celebrations for graduations, the service was great and on spot read more

Los Tios Grill - Chicken Burrito - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Los tios has a shining reputation in Nova for a reason. The food is consistently good, service is always great, and drinks are delicious. A special bonus is that this is the only place I've ever ordered from where to-go nachos are prepared and delivered separately so that they don't get soggy! read more

Los Tios Grill - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The Uncles! Love this spot :) I have been coming here for almost 2 years now and it's never disappoints. We are regulars and they always remember our drink and food order! Super chill spot with amazing delicious food. The service is too tier! Eric, Lilo, and Ingrid are FANTASTIC! We feel like family everytime we walk in. Great prices, great food, great people read more

Customer service will always be my reason for returning to a place of business regardless. However, the food, because of its authenticity, makes you realize just how much inauthentic Mexican foods you eat. I dont think I will be eating at Chipotle after having eaten here. Ambiance is real chill. I sat outside, as it was gorgeous weather. There is however, inside seating as well. read more

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Only ordered the chips and queso to.go! The Queso was Velveeta! It was terrible! I had a couple of bites and threw it all away! The chips left a greasy stain on the takeout bag. Ugh. If I had eaten this, I would have been sick. read more

This is my family's go-to spot for Mexican food in the area! I dream about the seafood enchiladas here they're THAT good. The sauce is delicious and they have shrimp and scallops inside with rice and beans on the side. I did feel like the delivery portions of the enchilada was a little smaller than normal but if you eat in it's a good size. The queso is delicious and the chips are the super thin style that come out warm. Get the fresh lime skinny margarita - it tastes better than the house one! Service is always very friendly and hospitable. They'll also sing if it's your birthday! read more

Amazing food and it was already busy and buzzing for a Friday evening the weather was a but cool so they had these heaters that made it cozy! Today I ordered the horchata and Molcajete Michaocn and my friends got Beef Fajitas and Chicken Enchiladas so yummy! We also got pthe ceviche sampler. read more

Los Tios Grill - Sampler Ceviche - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Super friendly staff! They came over and got our drink order very quickly. The chips came shortly after. I really liked the salsa and the chips were nice and thin. We tried the seafood burrito, birria tacos, and pupusas. I was a big fan of all of the food. Would definitely return again! read more

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UPDATE: 3rd time is a charm! We loved our meal once again. I suggest trying the birra tacos! Ok, so...2 visits to this restaurant and we really enjoyed our food and beverages! I'm honestly looking forward to going back for a 3rd try! So far I've tried the horchata, black & lime mezcal margarita, triple sample ceviche, guacamole, chilaquiles, and NY steak and shrimp. Everything was delicious and the service was great. I recommend Los Tios. read more

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This place is fire I love it. Service was to perfection. I will definitely be coming back to back! read more

Los Tios Grill - Octo Tacos - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Un lugar excelente para la comida Salvadoreña y Tex-Mex. Gocé del plato principal del Pollo Guisado, cuyo sabor me gustó. Nos servían atentamente también. Lo recomiendo. read more

Los Tios Grill - Pollo Guisado - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Really good service. Great flavor . I ordered the shrimp poblanos and everything tasted fresh and delicious. read more

Oh My Goodness!! I passed Los Tios many times but never stopped in, boy did I do myself wrong. My seafood chimichanga was AMAZING!!! I placed my order over the phone for pickup and when I arrived my order was hit and ready. I also decided to try the ice cream sopapillas, it was delicious also but I should have eaten it in the car to get the warmth of the dough with the fried ice cream (yes you read that right lol - I should've eaten it in the car lol). My meal was so good, I went back the next day for the seafood enchilada. Los Tios did not disappoint! The staff was friendly, placing my order was easy and the food was sooo good! I would recommend Los Tios and am excited to dine in once the pandemic has ended - whenever that will be. Bon appetit mi Amigas/Amigos read more

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Never heard of this place until my softball teammates suggested it one day after a practice. A plus from the outset was having plenty of space outdoors and room for large groups. They have an extensive food menu here and you would be hard pressed not to find something you would like to try. They also offered a brunch menu on the Saturday we were there that provided additional selections. The service was really good considering how busy it was as well. An area of opportunity was the speed in which it took for our meal to arrive. I suspect it had to do with how busy it was. However, the staff was great about keeping our group at bay with chips & salsa and beverages. The quality of food and friendliness of the staff prevented the longer than average food wait from bringing down the overall rating. Will be back to this or one of their other locations in the future. read more

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What's great place for lunch or dinner Great drinks and great food, one of my go to places in Alexandria Come on in, I love the pineapple and watermelon marga read more

I wanted to update my review as I've been going and/or ordering from Los Tios more regularly than usual and had more consistent experiences. The staff is always friendly and there are definitely times when it is a bit busy. The food is always tasty and fresh and while I still like the fajitas above all else, you can't really go wrong with anything. read more

On December 20th, 2024, my wife and I had lunch here. Deysi took great care of us. We felt at home. We enjoyed our garlic shrimp, Mexican steak, fried plantains, and flan. We have been customers of this and the restaurant on Mt. Vernon Avenue for many years. We always have a good time and look forward to returning. Yesterday I had the additional pleasure of greeting my friend Godofredo. A gentleman. read more

Los Tios Grill is a local Tex-Mex chain that has locations in Del Ray, Leesburg, as well as in Arlington. Their menu offers antojitos, soups, salads, quesadillas/burritos/enchiladas/chimichangas, Mexican and Salvadorean platters, brunch options, daily specials, and desserts. The hubs and I came here for an early dinner, and we ordered: +a Beef Chimichanga - a large flour tortilla filled with cheese and beef, served with a side of Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream +Beef Fajitas - came with sauteed bell peppers, celery, and Spanish onions, served with flour tortillas, Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream The food was fine, with generous portions and plenty for another meal or two. Complimentary chips and salsa were provided, in which you can have unlimited refills. Service was fast and efficient; I was a little worried that we would be forgotten due to being seated in a more private part of the restaurant, but our server checked in on us often. The place always seems to be bumping, as they have an al fresco dining set-up and people love coming here during HH. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +located at the end of Van Dorn Plaza +plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot read more

The ambiance the food the drinks! The music! Everything about this place is amazing. The people here are so welcoming. Just smiling at you as you walk through the door. I love it. The chips and salsa is such a staple, delicious! I can come for just that and the margarita and be happy. read more

Los Tios Grill - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My friend raves about this place and is a frequent diner. So, I wasn't surprised when she suggested drinks and dinner here after work one day. She got there before me and chose an outdoor seat. The outdoor seating isn't the best as this restaurant is located in a strip mall off a busy street. Outdoor seating is on the sidewalk, outside of the restaurant, right alongside the busy streets and nearby stores like CVS, Gold's Gym, Paisano's - basically, the outdoor seating isn't scenic, nor serene. We were greeted immediately and ordered margaritas (nothing to rave about). We were brought over chips that could of used a touch more salt, but we sure did eat em' up though! I got chicken tacos. I asked for one soft shell and one hard shell, but I received two soft - no big deal, simple mistake. I ate what they brought me. The tacos come with two tacos, beans and rice (also normal taco must haves like guacamole, sour cream, pico, etc.). Let me tell you the tacos, were...PLAIN, MEH, BORING. The chicken was flavorless and clearly did not have a lot of Mexican seasoning. I did quite enjoy the beans and rice. The meal was certainly edible, but frankly, I can make better tacos myself. My friend got a chicken burrito (with green tomatillo sauce). She was raving and moaning about it throughout dinner. She made me try hers since I was so uninspired by my meal. I tasted hers and I was AMAZED...at how people's taste buds could be SO different! Her meal was also...dull and lacked flavor. All in all, everything was OKAY, nothing more. read more

One of our top Tex-Mex restaurants. Live music on Thursday and of course on Cinco de mayo. Very attentive service and great food. read more

Los Tios Grill - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Came here for dinner while visiting the area Food: Generous portions for the price. I got the Los Tios Tacos, which came with three tacos, rice, beans, and condiments to put in the tacos. The beans and rice were solid, while the tacos also tasted fresh. Service: Our server was energetic and attentive, and always had a smile and great attitude. They also refilled our chips and water without being prompted, which was greatly appreciated. Environment: Loud and vibrant with lots of conversation going on and upbeat music playing. Even though it was loud, it was still easy to hear each other. Overall: Quick and attentive service with tasty food and generous servings. If I come back to this area, I would definitely make a stop here again read more

Los Tios Grill - Salvadoran Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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If you want mediocre to bland Tex-Mex food, this place is for you. I got three things and none of them are worthy to get you over here. The horchata tastes more like a milk than, well, like a horchata. The soup has zero taste, and the burrito I had was a solid C at best. What is worse, is I dropped $25 for it. I had heard good things about this restaurant, but unfortunately, the quality of the food overtakes the value of friendly and efficient service. I cannot endorse that. Not recommended. Sorry. read more

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