I Was Craving Some Real, Home-Cooked Food Like Rice, Beans, Just Something Filling & Comforting…read more Luckily, I Found This Spot On Yelp... And Wow, This Place Is A True Hidden Gem . I Feel Blessed & Grateful That I Came Across It. This Is Authentic Dominican Food Made By True Dominicans, And You Can Taste The Love In Every Bite. It Really Brings A Piece Of The Island Right Here To Maryland Just Minutes From DC . Parking Is Limited, But There Are A Few Spaces Directly In Front Of The Restaurant. The Space Is Small & Intimate, But Very Welcoming. It's Only Been About A Year Since They Opened, But It Feels Like A Place That's Been Around Much Longer Because Of The Love And Energy Inside. The Customer Service Here Is Top Tier!! It's Owned By A Husband & Wife "The Medinas" They Are Truly Special. So Warm, So Kind, & So Genuine. They Make You Feel Like You're Being Welcomed Into Their Home For A Meal. The Service Is Full Of Love & Care, You Can Feel Their Passion In Everything They Do. That Alone Would Bring Me Back... And Then The Food Just Seals The Deal Even More. WHITE RICE , RED BEANS , AVOCADO & GRILLED SALMON {Build Your Own Meal} EVERYTHING About This Plate Was Perfect!!!!! The Rice Was Cooked Just Right With The Perfect Amount Of Salt. The Red Beans Were Rich, Flavorful, & Surprisingly Had No Meat, Which I Loved. *So Many Places Add Pork, But Here They Automatically Cater To Different Dietary Preferences Without Sacrificing Flavor.* The Grilled Salmon Was Cooked Exactly How I Requested, Honestly Even Better Than I Expected. The Attention To Detail Was Impressive. And Of Course, The Avocado Brought Everything Together For That Perfect Final Touch, I Left So Full & Satisfied. EXTRA SIDES: TOSTONES WITH GARLIC Double-Fried, Flattened Plantains Lightly Salted And Topped With Garlic Oil (I Requested This And They Delivered). So Good & Perfect With The Rice & Beans. FRIED PLANTAINS Made Exactly How I Like Them, Sweet, Perfectly Fried, & Not Overly Sweet. CHEESE EMPANADA OMG The Cheese Pull Was Insane. Crispy Outside, Loaded With Cheese Inside, They Did Not Skimp At All, So Delicious. MALTA I Had To Get A Malta, A Traditional Dominican Drink That Paired Perfectly With My Meal. Sweet, Rich, & So Satisfying. I Had To Try As Much I Could To See What I Would Like & Everything Was Amazing. I Was Overwhelmed Yet Beyond Satisfied. Literally Everything They Make Is Delicious. Super Reasonable Prices With Plenty Of Options. Some Food Is Ready Buffet-Style While Other Items Are Made To Order. You Can Dine In Or Take Out But I Highly Recommend Sitting Down & Enjoying The Full Experience If There's Available Seats. This Place Is Something Special. Authentic Dominican Flavors, Amazing Hospitality, & Food Made With Real Love. I'm Definitely Going To Be A Regular Here As Much As I Can. I Truly Hope They Get The Recognition They Deserve Because This Place Is Truly A GEM .

The staff were very nice and the empanadas were great! Reasonably priced, came out quick and tasty…read more Will recommend! Thankful that I stumbled across this place. There's several places to sit and dine.

Came here after church one Sunday afternoon. We opt to sit outside as it was nice day. Patio…read moreseating could use renovation and furniture is chipping away. The food came out promptly, I ordered the salmon. I wasn't a huge fan- not sure if it was a bit more fishy than I'm use to or maybe too much sazón seasoning... however the red beans were decent. I would be interested in trying something else. The staff were very sweet and felt like they appreciated the visit, so can definitely see us trying it out again.

The food was incredible authentic and full of flavor, like I had been transported to the Dominican…read moreRepublic. The service was quick and super attentive. It's a family-owned spot, and the daughter was serving us while her mom cooked, which added a really warm and personal touch. The space itself isn't fancy or modern, but it definitely feels homey in that Dominican, comforting way. It was a bit hot inside and had a slight smell, but honestly, the food and the experience made up for it. Would absolutely come back!

I've been here on two occasions for Cuban dance nights that they have here from time to time. The…read moreclass typically begins at 8pm for one hour. Then social dancing begins at 9pm. That's when I try out the food which is absolutely amazing. 1st time here I had the yellow rice and beans, stewed pork and sweet plantains. 2nd time I had white rice with black beans, stewed beef, and mangu (mashed green plantain, Dominican style). The portions are a great value and the food has amazing flavor, and very well seasoned. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Nice, chill restaurant and mini-bar. I wish this restaurant had a location in Fairfax, VA! Highly recommend.

Mechos just continues to deliver that authentic Dominican cuisine. Every bite reminds me of the…read morelocal dishes I've ate when visiting the Dominican Republic. I do appreciate I can build my plate to my preference. Pictured was the combination pork (braised & pulled) over rice and beans topped with gravy. Be mindful if you do not eat or desire a lot of rice to let the staff know; otherwise, you'll get a healthy serving of rice with your meal. To date I've eaten nearly every option they serve which are simply delicious. This restaurant is good to visit for all hours throughout the day and evening. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor patio spacing to accommodate groups and their customers. The music varies but I've heard my share of bachata played over the speakers. The owners and staff are committed to serving their customers. I do believe this is a family owned and operated establishment. For the first timers visiting you may order similar from behind the counter similar to chipotle or order made to order menu options such as the coconut cream fried red snapper over rice. They also have tasty empanadas. Overall 4.4 out of 5

Delicious lunch! Buffet style with an assortment of Dominican entrées. I had the rice and peas with…read morethe stewed beef, which was extra tender and deliciously seasoned. Also got a side of the roasted pulled pork, which was also great. One of those places where you want to try everything on the menu at least once to see how good it can be.

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.

I live close by so i decided to check this place out!! The service was amazing the woman was soooo…read morenice!! I got the chicken stew and rice, the chicken was good but the rice taste old, I wish it was a bit spicy but that's a personal choice because I love spicy food, it was okay to try some Dominican food tho

La mejor comida dominicana en el DMV ricas arepita de yuca Omggg, La recomiendo al 100%read more

Im part Rican, and let me tell you its not many Rican or Dominican restaurants in the DMV. The ones…read morethat I've been to have been a disappointmented. Im start with the good stuff.. The Sancocho is amazing. Its a hearty meat stew that in my family we call it the hang over soup or the feel better soup. Growing up if I had the flu or a cold my mama would whip this up. Their soup was good... but I wish it had tripe and more meat in the stew and a bit more seasonings. Would i order it again? Probably not. Mofongo. Something that I absolutely love.. It didn't taste fresh.. the chiacharrones ( fried pork cracklings) was not crispy :( The saving grace was their chicken guisado.. a very hearty chicken stew ... that was a chef kiss. The employees are great. But if your looking for delicious Mofongo.. ita in lower east side NYC..

I stopped by La Case Del Mofongo because my other lunch plans fell through. LIke the name of the…read morerestaurant suggest, this place has a large selection of mofongos on its menu. Unfortunately, due to bad past experiences with mofongo from other places, I decided to skip the mofongo and go for a guisada (stew). Generally speaking the beef stew, which was served with beans and rice was decent. However, for my tastes, the stew seemed to be really greasy/fatty. I do not think that I ever had a guisado with so many fat droplets in the "soup". Also, I thought the beef was a bit tough/chewy for a stew; I was expecting the meat to be a bit more tender. While the stew was not horrible, I will say that I was a bit disappointed that I spent $20 on it. Since this is a Domincan restaurant, a little Spanish might go a long way. Overall, I thought the staff was nice. However, this appears to be a place where the staff knows a lot of the customers (or at least the Latino customers), so you might feel a bit like a persona non grata upon entry. However, they'll probably will warm up to you after a few minutes. While I somewhat enjoyed my stew, I really enjoyed my margaritas more. Since I'm still new to the area, I might check out some other Latin/Dominican restaurants before circling back around this restaurant.

The food was not cooked. The meat tasted old, and what really angers me is how expensive the food…read moreis. Never going back to this place ever again. I threw away 40$ of food. Being a native Dominican I should've just spent some time in the kitchen and cooked myself, such a disgrace. La comida estava cruda, la carne sabia ha carne vieja, expirada. Hamas vuelvo ha este citio. Gaste mi dinero. Coño si yo sabia me fajo en la cocina ha cocinar que maldito pique.

Good customer service, affordable food & delicious. I'd rated the best DR food in Hyattsville.read more

Love the food, they have an excellent customer service…read more Prices are good compared with others food trucks. I recommend 100%

Esta deliciosa, la carne tiene un sazón exquisito, y con la wasakaka y la cebollita ni se diga!! La…read moreverdad que si vale la pena.

Johanna's Restaurant is a great place to take your spouse, friends and acquaintances to have a…read moregreat time. The mixed drinks are well balanced and food is exceptionally exquisite, were the price is just right. The environment is very welcoming and the music is wonderfully diverse. You are sure to be satisfied by the end of the night as long as you have a designated driver...

This is a clean but modest looking family run restaurant-bar (more bar action as the evening gets…read morelate) in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood of NW DC. The looks shouldn't fool you - the home-cooked food (the owner's wife is from the Dominican Republic) is fantastic. Our favorites include the empanadas, the fried chicken, and the pollo guisado (a deliciously flavored stewed chicken dish). Rice and beans are great as well. Prices are very reasonable.