Great beyond your expectations for a place with horrible curb appeal, in other words don't judge a…read morebook by its cover

This small restaurant has an overwhelming number of delicious looking and sounding options. I dined…read morein with a few friends and wanted everything on the menu. The way it's set up is you look at the menu and then order at the counter. They then bring the food to you. I got three tacos and two pupusas. While waiting for my food, piping hot, beautiful entree dishes were being delivered to other tables. I need to return to try more. My food was great and my friends enjoyed theirs too. The only thing that I didn't love was that they don't have complimentary cups of water. You can either bring in your own water bottle, or pau $1.75 for one of theirs. They have other beverage options but I'm a water fan, personally.

I've had this place bookmarked for quite a while, but hadn't gotten around to trying it. Today was…read morethe day! Monthly lunch with friend and my turn to pick the spot. Turns out it's 5 minutes from their home and they have eaten here many times. :) Lots of free parking in this shopping center. Easy entrance/exit, too. We arrived at about 11:40 and there was nobody inside except staff. The place is sparkling clean and the menu extensive! We both agreed we'll come back another time and try some different Peruvian specialties. But for today, I have been wanting a traditional 1/4 dark chicken, rice & beans, and coleslaw. This meal (entrée + two sides) includes a drink, for $10.60 with tax. We were out of there in 5 minutes - no kidding! and took our food to my friend's house to eat. Bonus for fast service! First, the chicken. Ohhhhh my. Melt-in-your-mouth tender, and that distinctive spice mix that says pollo a la brasa. I could have eaten a whole chicken! But I know better ... lol Coleslaw: exactly the right mix of sweet and tangy for me. Some folks don't like sweet at all, so you should know, it is a little sweet. But crispy and not at all droopy. Rice and beans: these are mixed together and it's brilliant. The black beans are cooked just enough to not be mushy, and the "sauce" from them has a hint of spice that melds beautifully with the vaguely saffron rice. Sauces: ah, here's a thing. The yellow sauce was perfect. The green sauce was FIERY. I found a good recipe for "authentic" Peruvian green sauce and have been making it at home for over a year. But truth to tell, I grow my own jalapeños and none of them were super hot. Both of us were a bit surprised at how hot the sauce was. It was just over the edge for me, and we added a little mayo (how many of you know it's made with mayo? lol) which brought it down to tasty level. It's really one of the best Peruvian chicken places in the whole area, and I will definitely be back!

Chicken was dry, service was nonexistent, cleanliness was lacking…read more I'm not sure why this place is getting good reviews, it's seriously lacking in all departments. We only came here because the Cuban place next door was closed, and we won't be back.

My go to order are Tacos de Birria and steak quesadilla and both are very good. Portions are also…read morehuge. This place is small and we usually order to go.

Love the sopa de res -tender meat, sooo comforting. very…read morenice staff, parking available, will have to try other dishes

The pupusas here are really fresh and tasty. I also tried their burrito and that was good too. I…read morehighly recommend this place (try the horchata if you get a chance).

Los Pinos' pupusas are the best in the state of Maryland and I have eaten at Mama Tanna's, Las…read moreComalitas and Pupuseria Dona Azucena. Los Pinos deserves your patronage and you deserve the best pupusas in Maryland.

I'm a regular now and I really enjoy the service and the food. Staff is always nice and attentive…read more The menu is kind of weird. You can't just get cheese enchiladas. They don't appear on the menu. English is the second language for most of the staff so don't expect them to understand any detailed changes to your order like I just want cheese enchiladas.

This is one of the worst Mexican restaurants in the area. Frankly their food has never been…read morefantastic but some dishes were decent and the cocktails were amazing. However, as of 2025 there is absolutely nothing good left at Cinco de Mayo. Their food is either completely tasteless or has a weird taste. The chicken in their fajitas is not edible. New margaritas suck. The glass is small and the taste is awful. I am never coming back again. This place has become total trash. I sincerely hope they will go out of business and let a decent restaurant come to this location.

This place never disappoints…read more I've been here multiple times -- with family, on dates, and with friends -- and it's always a great experience. This most recent visit was with a friend who was trying it for the first time, and he loved it. The food was delicious as always. He had the arroz con pollo (which I recommended), and I had the camarones al ajillo -- shrimp in garlic sauce with rice, salad, and plantains. Everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The bartenders were so pleasant and attentive. We sat at the bar, and even though it was crowded (which it usually is -- a good sign!), the service was still great. Now let's talk about the drinks because they were the real stars:    *   My friend had three mango margaritas and couldn't stop talking about how good they were.    *   I tried the cucumber jalapeño margarita -- you could literally smell the fresh cucumber as they made it. It did not hold back on the jalapeño! It had a real kick, but the flavor was amazing.    *   And the mojitos? Delicious. They use real sugarcane, and you can taste the freshness. Great vibes, great service, consistently amazing food and drinks. I will absolutely keep coming back and always recommend this place.

Exceptional service, food, and drinks! Definitely decorated to fit the Cuban vibes! We tried some…read moreof everything from empanadas, soups, to main dishes and everything was super tasty and very filling. I had so much food I ate the rest the next day. We had reservations (highly recommend) for 730pm to celebrate my birthday and we couldn't have picked a better place! We ate laughed talked until closing time. We were the last to leave but they didn't rush us or standing nearby like we were an issue or anything. Made me feel good, respected and appreciated.

Stopped in for an early dinner at Uncle Julio's, conveniently located on the upper level of The…read moreMall in Columbia, where parking is plentiful and free. The space is expansive, with a variety of seating options that can accommodate everything from casual meetups to larger groups. The décor leans into dark wood tones accented by vibrant, colorful artwork, giving it a warm yet lively atmosphere. Service was a standout--our server was upbeat, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful when it came to navigating the menu. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients, with house-made tortillas and many items prepared from scratch, which is always a plus. We started with their complimentary house-made tortilla chips and salsa, a solid way to kick things off while waiting for our entrées. Our table ordered a mix: taco salad, seasoned ground beef tacos (kept simple by request), Baja fish tacos, and chicken quesadillas. Portions were generous across the board, and everything arrived well-prepared and satisfying--definitely enough for leftovers. If you're in the mood for approachable, comfort-style Mexican fare, Uncle Julio's delivers a dependable and enjoyable dining experience.

Service was great, especially for a party of 8! I had…read moreChicken taco salad . Everything was delicious. Everybody at my table loved their food. Nobody life a crumb. Drinks were cool. Frozen flight was a little too syrupy for my liking. I did wish they sold their shrimp w/o the pork bacon wrapped around it .

Bad service and food was overly salty won't be going back. I don't know why but the only good thing…read morewas the pico!

I have been loving this food truck even before I started Yelp. The family that was always at this…read morelocation was so amazing and they passed on the Love into the food. Before I left for Texas, I would always crave the chicharones and yucca here. My kids and I would plan our errands around the area, so that we could have a good treat from the truck. Now that I'm back, it did not disappoint my fond memories! I was literally ordering chicharones and yucca at 9:00 am in the morning on a cold wet rainy winter morning! It was easy to order, hooray for pictures, if you want to pick something else. My goddaughters love the pupusas here too! They were here a few days ago and brought us some home, hot and fresh! That's what sent me down memory lane! Foodie cravings of crunchy savory porky perfection and the yucca fries that are always golden and crunchy on the outside and pillowy inside. The salad is on point and elevates the dish to be a little lighter and adds the crispy vinegary element that helps reset the pallet. And of course, I had to order decadent sweet plantains... my guilty pleasure. Did I mention this was at 9:00 am! There's literally school buses still out! But if I didn't eat it all, because of how generous the portions are, I can air fry all these Foodie treasures back to their best texture and temperature. Needless to say, this made all the cold wet cold weather just another day in paradise! Hope you all have a blessed day!!! Give a good tip, since it's safer than hugs and kisses.... because that's what this food feels like !!! Share the LOVE!!

Lindy's is one of my favorite restaurants to eat Salvadoran cuisine. The pupusas are always…read moredelicious. It's homemade food at affordable price.

Linsy's Hispanic Store is a little market and a restaurant in the same building; to your left is…read morethe mart, and to the right is a large dining area where you can order and enjoy your food. The menu offers breakfast plates, salads, soups, tacos/burritos/flautas and other Mexican eats, house specialties, such as pupusas, pollo ala francesca, siete mares, etc., various sides, and drinks. We came here and ordered a take-out: +a cheese pupusa - this was well-made, as it had the nice crisp exterior; it came with a bag of curtido and sauce - the sauce was a great complement the pupusa, and it was thicker/chunkier than the usual +carne asada tacos - simple, tasty tacos; the carne asada was slightly overcooked, but the green spicy sauce really brought this together; I loooved the grilled scallion stalks that came on top - YUM! +horchata - probably one of the best horchatas I've had - not at all grainy, but smooth and super refreshing; comes in medium- or large-sized (get the large - you'll thank me later!) Everything was made-to-order and came out piping hot! Service was very friendly - for a carry-out, you just order up at the cashier and wait for your order to be ready. There were also many patrons who called ahead for a pick-up. I'd love to try their seafood pasta next time, as well as return for their tacos/pupusas/horchata! Plenty of seats inside, and plenty of parking in the strip plaza lot. Easily accessible off of Powers Lane. +good, simple tacos +great green spicy sauce! +good pupusas! +yummy horchata! +friendly service! +plenty of parking

Still love to come to this place anytime I visit home. Came with my family and a few friends. No…read morewait. Food came out quickly. The chips and salsa are good. We had the guacamole and the Mexican street corn for appetizers. I got the tacos del ambre which is still my favorite dish there to this day. The majority of my family got the birria tacos and enjoyed them. Our waiter was great and efficient. Margaritas are as good as I remember them to be. Tamarind is the way to go. The tres leches is still one of the best ones I've had in Maryland. We got two for the table to split which was plenty.

Good service, even though it was very busy. The veggie fajitas were good. I would go back.read more