This place is very cute and super conveniently located. Plus, the service was great, so I wanted to…read morelove the food. The guacamole was nice and thick and flavorful. 7/10 The shrimp and tilapia tacos were a bit of a miss for me though-- the tortillas got super soggy (I should've ordered flour, not corn ‍!) , but the taste was fine. 6/10 I also wish the passion fruit juice had been fresh! (To be fair, I didn't ask whether it was before ordering). 3/10 HOWEVER I tried one of my friend's birria tacos and those were really really good. 8/10

Stopped by la brasita late on a monday. I liked how the decor was modern but also showed the…read moreculture of the restaurant. The staff were very nice and even showed us pictures of the dishes, which was really helpful when ordering. We got the carne asada the steak was juicy and soft like butter. We also tried the crab and revuelto pupusas. The crab was good and tasted fresh and the flavor of the revuelta made it stand out! I wanted to get the chocolate tres leches but they didnt have any, so i had the regular version instead. It was perfectly sweet, i have to come back again to try the chocolate!

A HIDDEM GEM!!!! We are back again!!! The food is PHENOMENAL!!!!! Elisabeth and Martha!!!…read moreWowwwwwww!!!!! The service is amazing thank you Emilio, David, Javier, Elisabeth and Martha!!!!! Seriously it's always feels like I am on vacation enjoying the most delicious meals!! Loveeeeee coming here to eat and enjoying the amazing service! The ambiance is sooo peaceful and homey!! Thank you soooo much always always always a beautiful experience!!! We will be back!!! Our Amazing go to!!! Always a beautiful experience!!!

As a local business owner with over 20 years of experience serving customers, I understand how…read moreimportant customer service is. Unfortunately, my recent experiences at La Brasa have been very disappointing. The biggest issue has been the customer service. The person answering the phone has been consistently rude, has taken our orders incorrectly multiple times, and instead of trying to resolve mistakes professionally, argues with customers. That is simply not the level of respect or professionalism I expect from a business that has been part of the community for so many years. I have also noticed that the food quality has declined compared to what it used to be. It's disappointing because this restaurant once had an excellent reputation. I sincerely hope management addresses these concerns by improving customer service, training staff to communicate respectfully, and restoring the quality that made so many people loyal customers. I'd be happy to update my review if I see meaningful improvements.

I got to try Arepateca at National Night Out. I have seen them at the local farmer's markets and it…read morewas great to finally give them a try. They have two arepas marked as vegetarian. They let me know the Sweet Domino arepa can be made vegan with no cheese. I ordered this and really appreciated how kind and accommodating the woman at the register was. The arepa came out quickly and HOT. I had to wait a little for it to cool before taking a bite. The black beans were so flavorful!! I love how well seasoned they were. The sweetness of the plantains added a nice contrast to the savoriness of the black beans. Additionally this arepa was PACKED with filling. I was shocked how small yet satiating this meal was. Overall I would definitely order this arepa again and am very thankful they were able to make a vegan option for me.

I finally got to check out their brick and mortar location! It is a cute, dimly lit cafe that has…read moregames, beer, wine, coffee, tea, and very cozy seats. I didn't count the tables, but maybe you can seat about 20, and there's a table in the middle that I saw a bunch of folks standing around. Connect Four and some other games were on there. It has been a long time since I last had them, and I was excited for my friend to try them. We each got an arepa, and we split tequenos and chicken empanadas... Yes, we were hungry lol. The chicken salad arepa I was as good as I remembered, and I got a glass of white wine that complimented it perfectly. It was my first time having their tequenos, and they were nice and cheesy. I'd take those over mozzarella sticks for real. There was only one woman working, and she was efficient in handling orders. I would come back just to hang out... But if they got music, that would really set the vibe.

Needed to find a place to take some out of town friends. This was the majority choice selection. I…read moredidn't realize I pass by this restaurant about once a month. So glad we got to experience it. The moment we sat down, the server provided complimentary chips with salsa. Delicious. Some of the many items we ordered were: Guacamole - great. tacos : shrimp, carne asada and lengua. Highly recommend the lengua tacos. Tacos themselves looked and tasted handmade. Chimichanga - large portion and finished with no complaints. Queso ( cheese) Quesadilla : right on point. Kids chicken tenders : embarrassed that we order this but something for the kiddos who haven't or are still developing their palates. Wouldn't recommend though. A bit dry. Wonderful selection of drinks : fountain drinks, frozen lemonade ( delicious) and horchata ( great). They do have a nice bar with a wide selection. Ambiance was laid back and quite quiet with the busy road nearby. 4.35 stars.

This is such a missed spot that deserves probably more hype than it has. I've literally passed by…read morethis restaurant for years and decided to try it for the first time this year for Carry-out with friends. I ordered their pupusas (pork and cheese) and it was definitely done right. The steak/shrimp fajitas are also a very good option. Service is quick. I think weekdays their business is a bit slower. Very casual and spacious restaurant but limited parking.

Happy hours menu and margarita are the best @Villa Maya!!!…read moreService are always great, staff very friendly and attentive... I am an always return customer...

Long wait for carry out on Memorial Day weekend, so steer clear on busy days…read more This is also the kind of place where you have to check your carry out before leaving: fish taco platter was supposed to come with Mexican rice & refried beans, we got white rice & black beans, with fish fajitas wraps in taco shells. We wound up picking the fish out and feeding it to the cat, the rest was fit only for the garage disposal. The tasty Cadillac margaritas during our 45 minute wait was what saved them from a 1 star review. Bottom line: Don't trust them with carry out or delivered orders

Food is good. It has an authentic taste to their dishes…read more Service is ok..... Ambiance is very adequate and clean. Try the chicharrón...its good!

Great place for roast chicken and sides.ive had it about 10 times at least. Really similar to…read moreSardi's. Last night I got- Meal for 6 (1 1/2 chickens) with- Plantains 2 macaroni Mashed potato's 2 yuca 4oz Extra special sauce Crema

The service at La Canela is always 10/10! And the food is…read moreamazing! Truly one of the best in the DMV area. Definitely worth a visit. We went for July 28th Peruvian Independence Day and they had it very nicely decorated and as always clean and inviting atmosphere.

Tried canela again because I really wanted lomo saltado. Again the service was borderline rude. The…read morelomo saltado was clearly overcooked and dry. Now the reason I wanted to update my review....TacuTacu. This is a side you have the option to request with the lomo saltado. Get it. Its a huge log of beans and rice blended together and fried. It reminded me of the first time I had their original ceviche in the old location...that feeling that you just had something you'll want to eat for the rest of your life.

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.

Excellent food excellent service great price I love La Limena I don't care if I have to come far…read moreaway

Pretty good dining experience overall given they offer a variety of options on their menu…read more I'm a big fan of their paella and the lomo Saltado. The paella is a huge portion that honestly could feed 2 people. Service is also quick and the staff check on their diners for beverage refills and experience. I also ordered their passion fruit mojito for any alcohol drinkers. You can barely taste the alcohol in it. I wouldn't say it is a formal restaurant at all but could potentially you could come in slightly more formal for a date night. It is definitely family friendly and there's plenty of seating.

This was my first time trying Peruvian food, and I had such a great time! We came during happy…read morehour, hoping to sit at the bar and enjoy the food menu, but unfortunately, the bar seats were full. We ended up sitting at a table and enjoyed a variety of dishes along with some happy hour drinks. The ambiance is clean, modern, and pretty cool. The service was fairly quick overall, and our food arrived fresh without much waiting. My first drink was the white sangria, which was well-balanced, moderately sweet, and refreshing. The wines we tried also had great flavor. The happy hour deals on the alcohol menu are especially generous, so I highly recommend taking advantage of them. The ceviche sampler included traditional, cremoso, and callejero. Each ceviche was unique and packed with flavor. My personal favorite was the street-style ceviche, callejero. The tostones, or crispy fried plantains, were light and crunchy. My partner isn't a big fan of mayo-forward sauces, but he really enjoyed the crab salad topping because it paired well with the tostone. My favorite was the shrimp topping as the shrimp were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. The conchitas a la parmesana was another interesting dish featuring seared scallops. They were grilled with a creamy Parmesan sauce and served with ciabatta. I found that the sauce was a little overpowering and took away from the scallop itself, but I really enjoyed eating it with the ciabatta. Lastly, we ordered two empanadas: one chicken and one made with a mix of sirloin and tenderloin. The dough was a little too oily for my taste, but it was thin and flaky. The chicken and beef fillings had slightly different seasonings and textures, and both were enjoyable. If I could add one thing, I wish our server had explained more about the menu or drinks when she asked whether it was our first time there. She also wasn't around the table consistently, which made it a little difficult to order additional drinks and dishes. Other than that, we really enjoyed the meal, and I'm glad we came here. I'd love to come back for brunch or another happy hour!

We had wanted to come here for their price fix brunch. The food was pretty good. The tuna tartare…read moretacos were light and fresh. The croquettas were flavorful, crispy outside, soft inside. The tostones were pretty good where the chicken salad was the best. The causa was alright (reminded me of a chicken potato salad but fancy because it was layered). The flan was delicious. Ambience was nice, clean, spacious. There were two other tables in our area and this was around 4 PM on a saturday. Service wasn't the best. Yes we came about 15 minutes before brunch was over, but our server greeted us once, came back right before 4 (when brunch was over) but zipped past us telling us he'll be right with us, and the when he came back to take our order, it was a few minutes after 4 meaning we missed the price fixe brunch and brunch altogether. The restaurant did comp out dessert but we had intended to come for the brunch. Would we come back? Maybe.