I had an excellent dinner here with a friend! When we saw how busy it was, we knew we were in for a…read moregood meal! They have a large inside seating area that gets a little loud. We sat outside on the patio, which is spread out and much quieter. Some place in the DMV charge for chips and salsa (which I hate), so I was very happy that they had included chips with a delicious and light house made salsa. We both ordered a combination platter and were pleased with our dishes. They definitely qualify as Tex mex, with generous sides of beans and rice. I'd love to come back on a beautiful day and sit outside on the patio and get some good drinks next time! They have a big menu that I'd love to try.

I ordered the "Steak A La Salvadorena" and while the steak itself was tasty, moist, and tender, I…read moredid have a few issues with the order. First off, they got my order slightly wrong. I wanted to sub the salad for a side of fries. When the food came, and I will say it was a pretty long wait time, a little under an hour, I pointed it out to the waitress and she had no problem bringing me the fries while letting me keep the salad. The salad itself was a bit plain, but it had a fresh, crisp taste to it which paired nicely with the heavy steak, so I can't complain too much. The rice and beans are classic, nothing that's going to blow you away, but still good and exactly what you'd expect. Outside of the food, I found the location pleasant. Trying to find the entrance was a bit more difficult than I would've liked since it's on the side of Georgia Avenue, but once you get inside, the tables and seating were nice. There were also a couple TVs in the back playing a live soccer match, which was a nice touch even if you can't hear much of it. Overall, I'd recommend this place if you're ever in the area.

This was one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever visited! The food was absolutely…read moredelicious, the service was exceptional, and the restaurant was spotless. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and made my entire family feel right at home. Every aspect of our experience exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be returning, and we'll be bringing more family and friends with us. I shared with Victor, the manager, that we come here every year to celebrate my special needs daughter, who just turned 33. She absolutely loves when the staff sings "Happy Birthday," and it's one of the highlights of her year. Victor went above and beyond to make her birthday celebration even more special, and that meant the world to our family. I wish I could remember our waitress's name, but Victor will know exactly who she is. She was just as amazing--friendly, attentive, and truly helped make our visit unforgettable. Thank you to Victor, our wonderful waitress, and the entire staff for making us feel like part of the family. Outstanding food, outstanding service, and an outstanding atmosphere. Keep up the amazing work--we can't wait to come back!

more like a 3.5ish…read more we enjoyed our meal at Chido's. we went mid afternoon and it was busy considering the off hours. the chips and salsa were good (salsa a little runny, but tasty). we started with empanadas, which were really done well. the dipping sauce they came with was delicious - almost like a pickled or fermented sauce with herbs and finely diced onion. wasn't for my husband but i couldn't get enough of it! i had a combo plate, and got a beef enchilada and beef chile relleno. the relleno was flavorful (i LOVE cilantro) and the enchilada was done well. very cheese heavy, but that's never a bad thing in my book. expect VERY big portions. my husband found an eggshell in his rellenos, which was a bit of a disappointment. while i enjoyed mine, he indicated they weren't prepared as he expected. i found the flavors right, but i'm not usually very picky. our waitress was attentive and the atmosphere was relaxed and not too overwhelming (it's a big restaurant, this might be different at night with a full house). overall decent experience!

Dropped by the liquor store next door and saw the sign outside with the daily specials. Got a…read moretorta (Wed special) for $10.50 and it is both huge and fantastic. Highly recommend trying this place out and I will be back very soon. The place is clean and the staff was very friendly.

They wanted to charge me $8 more for asking for my tacos in 2 separate boxes, then when I asked for…read morea to go box she said they charged for it? Los primos in laurel does not do that, greedy establishment.

The atmosphere, layout, and vibes from the people were immaculate. I have yet to try the food, but…read morethe servers and feng shui was so great I had to leave a review instantly.

This is my second return here in a while to see a empty Extacy Mike and Shawna . This lace is a…read moregood place to come to across the street from yhe Burtonsville Shopping Center. Across the street from McDonals and other businesses . This is Restaurant 198 . This place has my people in love the Spanish. Over here o order Empanadas, The ooh Ooh steak and cheese . I love the different pies and cakes they have . My aunts I have here have always been protective of me since I was a child . I hope to get a job here someday to own up to my spanish heritage someday soon . I've ran away too long from who I was . I dont care what other Americans think anymore with this crooked administration. This place has a huge parking area and as yoy see they have a huge back porch area . Insidevthey have a huge barista arwa where they serve all assorted drinks including exotic drinks, To sodas , And others , iced tea too . .This is a relaxing place to come to to embrace my mixed heritages again . Theu have huge 8ndoor dining areas hist stage arwa neat the front door . They have a somewhat open concept kitchen where they perform their magic to make your best foods you could ever want and cant find anywhere else. They have great menus as well . One thing disappointing no wifi plugs to charge cell Phones. I will be filling out job applications here hand in my resumes . I hope they let me work here someday to be the bridge between other Americans and the Spanish to undue the mistakes of the past including the Covid Pandemic . That was thecwirst of Mankind's Mistakes that should have never have happened . This place hss always been good to me and my family . This is a place highly recommended. I love coming to this place to restaurant 198 . I hope I keep coming here someday. If you love this place as I do this lace is for you. We hope to see you all very soon once again.

Went here this morning for Breakfast . No problem restaurant not busy , really wanted a regular…read moreomelette, well no such thing on menu , or even just eggs & bacon . Food was good but overpriced ( who wants a salad w meal at 9 AM ) . Don't think I'll be back

I've been to this location twice and both times were outstanding! I met my family here for my…read moresister's bday and had a blast! KELSEY was our bartender and server. SHE WAS OUTSTANDING!!! Kelsey made sure we had a good time and the food was DELICIOUS! It was such a GREAT experience that we went back for MY birthday lol Once again, we had KELSEY who was excited to see us and made sure that we enjoyed our dining experience!! Super cute decor, GREAT food, cocktails (my FAVE is Bailey's and coffee), and amazing service! Delicious waffles, eggs (of course lol) and overall JUST A GREAT TIME! Love this spot!

If you know someone in Laurel and they havent brought you here...they dont care about you…read more.. I have been here since the beginning. Food, Service, Value is on point!! Ambiance is casual and can be intimate and attend big parties So far they may have the best Nachos in the area... My only complaint is the Cocktail drink menu needs more creativity in their recipes

Olive on Main is a charming neighborhood restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine on historic Main…read moreStreet in Laurel. Street parking is free, though it's important to check the posted restrictions, and there is also a small public lot just a short walk away. Our group of 11 had a smooth and pleasant evening. Our server was relatively new but handled the large party with confidence, including separate checks, which we appreciated. She was still learning the menu, but she offered honest recommendations based on dishes she had tried herself. The food was well received across the table. The kitchen gladly accommodated two guests with dietary restrictions, and that flexibility was greatly appreciated. I ordered the Lamb Shawarma, which had tender meat and a wonderful blend of Mediterranean spices. The empty plates around the table said it all. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. The chocolate mousse cake and the layered almond-lemon cake were both rich, flavorful, and a perfect finish. With generous hospitality, accommodating service, reasonable prices, and a menu I'd like to explore further, Olive on Main is definitely a place I'd return to.

I sort of stumbled across Tacos à la Madre today and am very happy I did!…read more First, this is an order first then sit down or take out kind of place. The staff were nice and helpful, and are bilingual in English and Spanish. Ordering was straightforward and it took 15-20 min for food to come out. There are tables inside and a few picnic tables outside. The tacos were packed well and tasted delicious (ate it fresh, not sure how it would hold up as take out). I find it hard to find places with multiple well made and authentic vegetarian tacos, but this place had plenty of options! I got: Taco de Calabacín (Grilled Zucchini) - not bad, a maybe a little heavier that I would use on the black pepper Taco de Chorizo Vegano (Vegan Chorizo) - very nice Taco de Nopal (Grilled Cactus) - prob my fave All were well seasoned, and had a decent amount of tomato, onion, cilantro, and they came with lime wedges and radish slices. The taco shells are two soft corn tacos with semi crispy edges. I would come back to try their other veggie tacos (they also had mushroom and cauliflower). I also tried the Elote Callejero (Street Corn) in a cup which has cheese and tajin. Creamy! Better fresh than when I tried it later at home. It was good but for me the tacos are really what shined here. Giving 4.5/5 stars. Very good.

Yelp, FTW, again. This location is in Calverton on the opposite side of the strip mall. Short term…read more(30min) is available on the street. The menu is pretty straight forward from tacos, burritos and the like with various proteins. We tried chipotle chicken, crab cake, shrimp, and beef. I believe we got a 15 pack which only allows the option to get up to three proteins (five of each). I enjoyed all the tacos! They were super fresh and all of the meats were seasoned to perfection. The salsa that came with it was just the right spice and added to the flavors. I think my favorite were the shrimp and chicken. My family loved it so much that we went back the next day and got another 15! Please double check your orders before leaving as we were short a taco, it's kind of a bummer, to miss out.

The mojito and the food were soooo good. The steak was juicy, the rice is like butter. They grill…read moreoutside, and the extra effort to make our time in the restaurant meaningful was amazing. You need to try it!

I think this was the first time (and hopefully not the last time) visiting a Tex-Mex AND…read moreSalvadorian restaurant. While folks at my table went with Tex-Mex options, I decided to go with a Salvadorian option. In particular, I went with the Sopa de Marisocos, which was served with fish, a whole crab, mussels, shrimps, clams, and eggs. I thought the 20 dollar price tag as pretty fair considering how much seafood was in the bowl of soup. Although I thought the soup should have come with rice, I did not realize that the soup was served with tortillas. I guess the tortillas were the rice substitute. Overall, I thought the soup was very delicious and seasoned very well. I'm glad that I followed the waitress' advice and went with the addition of cream to the soup because it elevated the soup's flavor. Besides the soup, I had my fair share of margaritas. I thought the margaritas were mixed well because they were not too sweet or acidic for me. Also, the restaurant has happy hour most days until 6 pm (or was it 7 pm?). I have to say that I must visit again, because there are a lot of things on the menu that I would like to try during my next visitS. Overall, I thought the service was impeccable. Our bartender, who later became our waitress, was very helpful in making recommendations and suggestions regarding the menu. Also, she was very patient because it took us a while to finally order food - although we did order plenty of margaritas while deciding on what to eat. The restaurant is a decent size with both indoor and outdoor seating. From the way the tables are arranged, El Gavilan looks like it is very accommodating for medium sized groups. The restaurant does have parking; however, the parking lot is a bit tight.