Oliva's is a hidden gem! The employees are always very friendly and the food is incredible. My favorite is the barbacoa taco but the breakfast burrito is a close second place. I love how cozy this spot is. You can see all of the hard work going on in the kitchen and it shows in the food. It's worth noting that there are a few picnic tables out front to eat or wait for your order but no tables inside. Good portion sizes and great customer service! I always leave Oliva's with a smile on my face and recommend it as often as I can! read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Barbacoa tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Another visit to Olivia's Kitchen and another satisfied belly. This time we got the bean & cheese burrito - a huge gordito filled to the brim with smooth black beans and creamy cheese and lots of rice, lettuce and tomato to keep my full until tomorrow. We also got three barbacoa tacos, just for fun. Yum! This place is legit, and definitely a place to visit for breakfast, lunch, or whatever. Glad that a little hole-in-the-wall like Olivia's exists East of the Pike. read more

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I was in the area for work and needed a quick bit and ohmygoodness thank god I tried this place. I went for the breakfast torta with chorizo and it was packed with flavor and did not skimp out on the toppings. Bread was soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. I ordered over the phone for a quick pick up and it was ready like 10 minutes later. The place was a small little shop with some seating outside. It's a nice cozy spot with friendly workers. So glad I came to try this place! read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Breakfast Torta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is my favorite place to go for breakfast or lunch when I am anywhere near Bethesda. It's a tiny place. If you are lucky it will be a nice day and you can sit outside, but it's still worth it if you have to eat in the car. Everything here is so fresh and good, my latest favorite is the breakfast torta--so flavorful and filling. I also love the owner--sparkling eyes and a warm smile, you can tell he cooks with love. read more

Don't be fooled by the small spot, this place packs a punch. The price is worth all the food they give you. I ordered the chicken burrito and it was delicious. I highly recommend an additional salsa on the side to add that flavor kick with eat bite. The food being made to order keeps it fresh. The service is friendly and fast. You can also call ahead if you are I a rush. They have public parking across the street which allows you to run in and out. read more

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I love their chicken tinga tacos! They are so yummy and the team that works there is super nice. I have always ordered take out but they have a cute picnic table set up out front- but space is super limited so don't count on being able to eat there! read more

I had time to kill in downtown Bethesda. I searched yelp for a great breakfast place. I was not disappointed. The breakfast burrito with bacon was very good. The hot sauce was hot. The coffee was good. I appreciated that they pulled out creamer from the refrigerator instead of just leaving it on the counter like other places. Next time I will come back and try the burrito with chorizo sausage. The service was fast and friendly. Mexican ladies from the neighborhood came to get their breakfast. They chatted in Spanish with the staff and possibly the owner who was also from Mexico . This was a very good sign! read more

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Taco Saturday! I was getting a haircut and I noticed the taco place on a side street. So, I walked over and ordered asada, el pastor and chicken tacos. All of them had a lot of flavor. The service was fast and they bring the food out to you. I enjoy the outdoors seating, but only when it's warm. read more

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Service was quick and easy. People were helpful for the menu and the owner was there so it was nice to see that! Food was so good. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back for many more items !!! read more

Amazing service! Amazing food! So nice from the second of walking in! Made you feel at home and welcomed! Now for the food, it was phenomenal. Got the breakfast burrito and it was packed and so tasty! I would 100% recommend. Along with that it came out so quickly and I would say this breakfast burrito was top tier! Amelio Really made the experience 10 times better and really made the experience for us at this kitchen! read more

Happened upon this great little place and decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did! Amazing staff, delicious food and priced right. This New Yorker will definitely be back the next time I am in town! A+++ read more

It's a cute place - walk up order. They have some outdoor seating (no indoor seating). Plenty of (metered) parking across the street. Staff was really nice. I ordered old bay fries and chicken fajitas. The fries were seasoned good (had a good crisp to it) but the amount wasn't worth the price. The presentation of the fajita platter was great; but I was bummed that it lack flavor :-( read more

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Came here for lunch on a Monday around 11:30. This is a nice lunch spot! Wasn't super hungry so I just ordered two different tacos. The inside is small with a couple outdoor seating areas. The workers were nice and able to give recommendations. The menu had lots of options of tacos and burritos and sandwiches. Overall this hit the spot and the tacos had a lot of meat! A fair price ~$9 for both tacos! Nothing too crazy but a nice meal! read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

A real hidden gem! I stopped by Oliva's for breakfast this morning and ordered the chilaquiles. The egg was the perfect sunny side up, edges cooked and runny center. My frijoles were a nice fresh side. The bread pudding was a sweet and soft dessert for after. The owner, Emilio puts his culture and heart into the food. I think it's great the kitchen is open and you can see your food being made. Oliva's is a great stop for authentic Mexican breakfast/lunch to-go or taking a seat outside. You really feel at home here! read more

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What a find! Best burrito I've had in maybe a decade. It's grilled to give it a light smoky flavorful and the tortilla is thin but flavorful and not at all gummy or mushy, which is why I hate most burritos. The ground beef is well seasoned and tender, the beans and rice are packed with flavor and luscious, and the red spicy salsa is mild but really umami filled. The Barbacoa, carne asada, and chorizo tacos are all flavorful and very generous portion wise, with excellent tortillas, but I think the burrito is better. There are two picnic tables outside but no place to eat inside. Very friendly and helpful service inside and food takes less than ten minutes. read more

Delicious food and they were so accommodating of my 4 year old going back for multiple (and kind of annoying) requests!

The worker was so quick with service! Food is delicious and the place was too cute ! Thank you for a great experience & fire Chilaquiles

Chicken burrito and breakfast burritos were amazing. My picky 7 year old also loved them. Staff/service was great.

Great find! Awesome home style food at a fair price. Note: I ordered delivery and everything was well packaged and traveled well. Had the torta Milanese, which was filling and delicious- the chicken well fried Wouldn't have expected a casual lunch place to have a good dessert but the bread pudding was delicious. Outstanding value for large portions- total came to under $20 before tax. read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Bread Pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Had a weird experience here, I'm not sure if they ran out of bags or if they didn't give me a bag because they don't like me cause it can't be cause I'm Latino cause they are freaking Latinos, anyways the breakfast food is great, I would def recommend the valiadas con chorizo, the guy thats always at the register it's always super nice and friendly, their tacos aren't all that but the rest is great, I would recommend if you ain't a sentimental itch like me that over things everything you will like this place read more

I arrived an hour early for an appointment and decided to take a walk along Wisconsin Avenue, looking for a place to have breakfast and pass the time. That's when I noticed a taco shop -- it literally looks like it's housed in a converted residential garage from the 1900s -- just a block off the main street. The sign said "open," and I was in the mood for a breakfast burrito. Outside, there are two narrow picnic tables: one granite and the other a reclaimed log, framing the narrow entrance to the counter. Inside, I was welcomed and ordered a breakfast burrito with chorizo from the chalkboard menu fixed to the counter. I waited outside as takeout customers came and went; it's clearly a popular spot. My order was delivered in a bag with napkins, salsa, and a fork. Oliva Kitchen burritos are overstuffed, tasty gut grenades! A crispy toasted shell packed with red bliss hashbrowns, chorizo, tomatoes, onions, cheese, egg, and a creamy, flavorful sauce. A couple of guys across from me were raving about the barbacoa. They offer American options for breakfast and lunch to cater to everyone and have kid-friendly variations, so you could order for the family. This is not a sitdown restaurant, think takeout, working man, grub and go. I've got a hunch this place is a hidden neighborhood gem, and the guys manning the grill are master street taco chefs waiting to be discovered. They make a fantastic burrito, and I'll be coming back for the street and fish taco platter. Update coming soon! read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Mid-munch. Had to slow down and use the fork. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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New place across the street from the office. The two chicken taco platter was good. I really liked the beans that came with it. The rice was a little too sticky/moist for me. My coworker loved the guacamole, he said it was really spicy but good. read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Grilled chicken tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Great food friendly service. Convenient public parking across the street. It's literally the best chicken sandwich I've had. My son said the burrito was delicious as well. We also had a side of the breakfast potatoes but inhaled them before i thought about taking a picture. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Cool and chill seating outside. I'm definitely going to come back when we are in the area. Might even make a special trip. read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Buffalo chicken sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I tend to eat a lot of burritos. It's one of my all-time favorite foods. It has just a little bit of bread and a lot of protein and rice and flavor! The burritos at Oliva's kitchen are probably the best in the entire bethesda area. No other place in the area actually takes the time to grill their burritos closed like they should be. The grilled seem works two fold! Keeping the burrito closed and also adding a nice level of crunch. Not only that but the flavor of the shredded chicken and the fresh rice is unmatched. Additionally, their fresh guacamole is sold fresh every time. While they don't have chips (at least I don't think), it pairs well with any quality chip you may like. I have also tried the breakfast burrito. While Breakfast burritos are less my thing, it is just as good with well seasoned chorizo and all fresh ingredients. We should all make a conscious effort to support these small ma and pa kind of carry out spots. They are getting harder to find! read more

Oliva's Kitchen - One Beautiful and HUGE burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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We stayed at the Hilton across the street and noticed a cute taco place from our balcony, so we decided to give it a try. The tacos were super authentic! The place is a small shack, with limited outdoor seating. You walk in, place your order, and can watch them making the food. I ordered chicken tacos and meat tacos. Overall, the tacos were decent and good! It's a nice quick spot. read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Chicken tacos. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The breakfast burrito is indeed as advertised by fellow Yelpers. Lots of food that matches the price. Only a couple of tables outside, so fair warning if you want to eat there. Would have appreciated a bit more salsa with it, but was very pleased with the meal. read more

Great food had the breakfast platter and home made bread pudding. Everything was fresh and amazing. read more

I want them to succeed, so not gonna remove a star. But eggs in the breakfast platter were SALTY. Ask for low salt or no salt if you are sensitive. I forgot! read more

Loved my first Oliva's Kitchen experience! Staff was very friendly and received my food quickly! The chicken burrito was fresh, delicious and great with the salsa. Will definitely come back! read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Chicken Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Well, it looks like I went back to Oliva's much sooner than I expected. This morning, Saturday April 1st, we happened to be traveling near it, after taking care of some morning errands and business. As neither the Mrs. or myself had breakfast, and it was lunch time, we decided to head over and grab something to eat. The Mrs. had been wanting to try breakfast. When we arrived we were greeted by Dylan at the register and Emilio (the owner). The Mrs. ordered the breakfast platter and I ordered the breakfast burrito. Because the weather was nice, we were able to sit outside and enjoy breakfast. I really enjoyed the breakfast burrito! It was large with just a bit of kick. And, very filling. The Mrs. enjoyed her breakfast platter, which she had bacon with. (Personally, I would have chosen the sausage but hey, that is me.) Overall, breakfast was good and enjoyable, especially, as we were able to eat it at one of the tables outside. And yes, there is more than one table to eat at. if you have not had the chance to stop by, I encourage you to do so. Try the breakfast burrito or the Cubano. I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

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There was a piece of plastic cling wrap inside of my burrito that I discovered while eating. The prices are too high at $14 per burrito and the quality is honestly subpar. Do not recommend and will not be visiting again read more

Oliva's Kitchen - Plastic found inside of burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

A cozy kitchen, located in a quaint old building, serving burritos, tacos, excellent sandwiches such as pulled pork, served with a personal touch. Food is prepared to order unlike the factory Mexican restaurants, but the orders come quickly. The chefs and kitchen are in plain site. A warm comfortable place. The owner, Emilio, adorned with magnificent tattoos inspired by Mexican culture, will greet you with a big smile, a booming hello and ask hiw he can help you. . read more

Such amazing options for a good price. I especially love coming for breakfast, but if you do lunch you have to try the Cuban sandwich -- the owner went to Miami to master the perfect sandwich read more

Always deliver outstanding meals. I have had half the menu and would go above 5 star if I could. Love sitting outside and eating read more

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Excellent food. Will be back soon to try something else. Just one warning, the eating area is outside on benches.

Delicious! I ordered carryout out for 8 people and Emilio and wife Christina helped me curate and it was great! Perfect amount of food and great price! Very responsive via Instagram DM and in person! Thank you! read more

No place to eat inside, but everyone in there was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast burrito was banging and the egg sandwich was also bangin, but gotta get it on a bagel. The bagel was toasted to perfection. Good to support small local business, these guys are good. read more

Awesome food. Very friendly. The street tacos are perfect for lunch . Still need to try the steak and cheese and the burritos.

I was in Bethesda for an appointment and stopped by for some breakfast. I got a breakfast burrito and breakfast tacos. Both were very delicious. Food was awesome. I will come back. read more

The food was delicious and worth the stop. Extremely better than expected. The service was amazing and fast. I love the outdoor seating as well, there's not much of it but it's nice that they have it. Prices are great especially for the quality and the taste of the food! Yummy. read more