We've been coming to Placitas for over six years! The food is homemade, fresh, and always…read moreconsistent. Our server, Flora Maya, is the best--she's attentive, kind, and highly professional. This place is truly a hidden gem. Lately, Friday through Sunday dinner gets really busy, so I recommend going during the week if you'd rather avoid long lines. That way, you can relax and fully enjoy what they do best

This food is SO good--and the fact that they're open late night makes it even better. Authentic…read moreSpanish food, great drinks, and genuinely amazing service. It's a local spot that's been around forever, and I'm just now trying it... honestly mad I've been missing out on this all my adult life Definitely becoming a regular.

Came here with a large group and we sat outside. Half had a pitcher of margaritas while most of us…read morejust had pupusas. I also shared the yuca which was incredible and fried perfectly. Pupusas were amazing and so cheap. Service was a little slow, but very friendly and accommodating for a large group. They were able to split the check and pay by QR code which was incredibly convenient! I live by their other location but this is a great spot if you're in the area!

Food was good, place was clean, people were nice. Horchata was excellent…read more Solid choice and decent pricing.

We met some friends here. They recommended it. Now I'm recommending it. Thus far, the best Puerto…read moreRican food I've had outside of Puerto Rico. The mofongo is top. The pastelón was also very good. Both dishes were very filling. They have some good happy hour specials. Their ordering system is online. Scan th QR code to view the menu and order. A server will bring the food as it comes out. You can keep a tab open and pay at the end. This was a first for me.

Takeout Review! This…read moreis a good location if you're in the eastern part of navy yard (near the base)! The staff was kind and responsive and it's an "aesthetic" restaurant (swings for chairs for example). I'm giving it 3 stars because the food really just didn't do much for me. The flavors were 3 stars. The chicken in the chicken mofongo was chewy and tough. The beef to plantain ratio was like .0001 to 5. I'm disappointed by the meal given the service I had but I can't say I'll be back

The service is always timely, the staff is super friendly. Recommend additional spicy sauce. The…read morestore does not have seating at the Landover Rd. The taco bowl is absolutely incredible. My friend recommended it. Highly prefer the taco bowl over the quesadilla all day long! It has so much flavor that I will be returning to get it again.

Sat an watched as my friends got there when I was first in first paid lol but I'm last to receive…read moremy food when I order the same as two of my boys. Dont recommend waited 43 mins for food that was already prepared. Just for the food to come out cold.

Amazing as always. Warm staff, Ecuadorian music playing from the kitchen. Fanesca today. I can't…read moreask for more! They also had llapingachos as a special but had to go for the fanesca.

We had bolones for breakfast and it was just like the ones I tasted in Guayaquil. The chicharrones…read morewere really good!

We went to DC to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta DC & Nats Game. We were quite hungry…read moreafter the game, so we ended up walking a little bit farther from the Stadium to avoid the crowd and ended up in Capitol Hill. We wanted to get Mexican but sit down type of place with homey food after a long day! That's how we found this place! We saw a lot of people eating outside, thought that place must be very popular in Capitol Hill, the inside was a less busy and quieter so we stayed! The decor is very colorful and festive! The bar area had lots of hard liquors from Central America and Mexico. It's a mix of Salvadorean and Mexican food owned by a family, everyone was very attentive and kind, re-filling our water and sodas, as well as bringing chips and salsa every time my partner and I gorged them hahah. The food was nothing too outstanding, since we both had the enchiladas (which to be quite honest, took a lot to be prepared, that's why I'm giving them a 3.5) I ordered the Seafood Enchiladas, which came with red sauce, lots of shrimp and scallops, the rice was surprisingly very flavorful (maybe cooked with some stock or magi cubes) but the refried bean lacked seasoning. Maybe they had a super busy morning and afternoon, by the time dinner time started they had probably short staff in the kitchen. I'm not from the area, so I won't probably get out of my way to eat there, but surely would be my to go spot for local Tex-mex and comida salvadoreña.

La Plaza is a vibe. They pack the tables inside and there's a popping sidewalk patio with more…read moretables. It's decorated with bright colors and the staff are friendly. It's a fun spot to get queso and frozen margaritas. We popped in after Santa Rosa was too busy. The menu at La Plaza is large with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. The prices are a bit steep for the quality of food. Everyone in my party thought their dishes were average from the ground beef enchiladas to the veggie fajitas to the nachos. Everything lacked flavor and was just okay. The mango frozen margarita was pricey, but I enjoyed it! I also appreciated the free chips and salsa.

Omg, bomb and delicious! I love. It's very quiet inside and barely anyone. It's a hit miss spot!read more

This small restaurant is tucked away on Livingston Road by the LSW Liquor Store. Cozy and inviting,…read morethe restaurant is a great place to stop by for lunch or dinner. I had the grilled beef fajitas which was hot with beans, salad, and rice. Delicious and very satisfying at a reasonable price. I didn't take a photo but I will add a photo of the menu later. It specializes in Tex-Mex and Salvadorean food. I would highly recommend it. No frills, just good comfort food.

Delicious food and friendly people! The plates are HUGE, I couldn't finish a whole plate despite…read morehow tasty it was. Great hole in the wall joint in Columbia Heights. Get the yellow rice!

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.

Recently held an event in the office and had to find a place to cater. I feel like our office is in…read morea food desert, there's not much in the immediate area. It hasn't really bounced back just yet. But I also feel like we are in a bubble too. Our street looks vacant, but once you walk to one end of the block or other, the opportunities are within sight. I have seen this place when I have had the pleasure to drive into work. However, it's not an establishment that I would walk to for lunch. DC blocks can be super long to walk and it can take a while to cross the busy streets. With our event coming up I figured why not. We went with the 40 Person Package from their catering menu. I think they under-describe this. It states it is for 40 people, but the amount of food you receive can easily feed more than that. Especially when it comes with four full pan sized side dishes. Definitely enough food to feed a crew and have leftovers. For our sides we went with White Rice, Plantains, Mashed Potatoes, and House Salad. All the food was received well by our crew and they were pleased to be able to partake in what was left after the meal was done. The White Rice comes with peas and carrots right in it. The Plantains are fried perfectly. Mashed Potatoes were velvety (sadly they appear to have taken them off the menu since we ordered). And the House Salad was a light side to rest of the rich food. What was over the top here was the delivery of the food. This was two weeks post snowstorm and the streets of DC were still mini mountains to climb. Our delivery person was amazing with the delivery. He, however, had the mishap of the mashed potatoes deciding to ditch before being delivered. He was very apologetic, cleaned it off the sidewalk outside, and went back to the restaurant to bring a fresh tray. That is superb service in my mind.

I've ate at this little place several times now. It has never failed me! I do warn than it is just…read moreout of the downtown area. The chicken and all of their aides have a great flavor. It's not bad on the pocket book either. When I visited the place, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful with the menu. The decor was fitting for the food. My mistake is ordering when I'm hungry. The half chicken is just a bit too much for me...but I still ate it all. I left nothing for leftovers. When I'm DC, this is a place to eat.

My friend and I wanted to try a few spots in here so we started at Platos fuertes. We got the…read morestrawberry marg pitcher. It was delicious a little dangerously delicious if you know what I mean. The calamari was a little overcooked for me. Next we went to Mosaico and let me tell you that Perro Caraqueño was GAS!! I hate mustard and I couldn't imagine this hot dog not having it. 10000/10 I wish I would have gotten two but this was the warm up for dinner. We ate in the dining area on one of the couches. I love how you can get food from a couple different spots & lounge together.

Stopped by during the holidays to experience their Coquito Bar. They offered a variety of coquito…read moreoptions, but I went with the vegan option. It was nice and the coconut cream offered a nice level of sweetness, but it had too much ice for the price of the drink. The staff were super helpful and kind as they made me an item that was listed on the online menu, but not their physical in person menu. Shout to them! It is a nice spot located inside of a food hall which gives you chances to hop around and try other items. It is cozy, but offers a decent amount of space and seating for larger groups.