Nice small hole in the wall Mexican/El Salvadoran food place that has good service and Great Food!…read more You have do try the Sopa de res! very flavourful soup. The Carne Asada meat was so tender and juicy! Probably the best I've had because other places are hard and chewy and dry. Good chips and fresh salsa as the appetizer. I would def try this place out and I'll be back here again to try other stuff they got.

This is a popular local place to eat south-of-the-border food. The kitchen does a good job. I…read morecannot speak to authenticity, but the food is very good and service is fast and friendly. Parking is a breeze in the large lot, and the oudoor seating is comfortable and appreciated. I think, however, that the stand-out piece is the delicious and ample margarita served in a strikingly beautiful glass.

Welcoming the newest restaurant addition to Heritage Center in Annandale!…read more I was so excited about the opening of this Salvadorean spot and try their food, truly lived the expectations in our first visit. We tried the cheese pupusa, big enough to share and lots of cheese (you can see how it's melting from the masa!) and they bring you a pot with their staple salsa which I love! The encurtido arrived with little vinegar/pickle juice/liquid, but I think it's the reason they bring the salsa on the side so you can adjust it to your liking. I was surprised with the Baleada (I added shrimp), the homemade tortilla was my favorite thing, as well the way the fresh crema blended together with the refried beans! Honestly could've just eaten it without any salsa and I would still enjoy it! My husband had the pan con gallina, is a sandwich made with a stewed chicken with veggies, a hard boil egg and some radishes for crunch and pickled beets to cut the creaminess. The dish came with some sort of thick consomé or gravy with some chicken meat, which we guessed was to be either drizzled on top or to be dipped (I guess is the way you have a French onion dip or quesabirria). He liked the flavors of the chicken, plus the bread was fresh. It is not pictured, but we ordered a budín to go, which is described as a banana bread pudding, but it barely tasted banana on the cake but the "jam" on top! We loved the food and we are so pleased to have a family owned restaurant! The place is very clean and bright, lots of room for bigger parties as well some high top seats if solo dining. The prices seem reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food you get! We will be coming back!

I am so glad I tried this place - always passed various locations, but never stopped by and I LOVED…read moreIT! Tried the atole de piña (deelish!); taquitos fritos (deelish! - a tad on the dry side so eat with sour cream or a sauce); baleadas sencillas (deelish! and with the avocado inside - game changer!); and nuegados (deelish!). Staff were super friendly, establishment was clean, looking forward to coming back!

My wife was craving tacos. We were nearby in Annadale, so it wasn't much of a drive. I really like…read morethe atmosphere of the taqueria. My wife and I like the bright murals. The service was decent. The young lady at the counter was very helpful. My only critic is that I'm from the philosophy that the customer is usually right. I'm a cool and laid back guy. I was telling her that the chipotle sour cream was too spicy for my wife. I had experience this type of situation with my wife and chipotle. She made up for it by suggesting that we just have the toppings on the side with regular sour cream. If I'm in the area again, I'll stop and pick up some tacos. They have a variety of tacos. I will try the BBQ chicken tacos next time.

I found this place on a whim! I ordered three tacos, two…read morechicken and one veggie The price was decent, the customer service was good, nice and polite. The veggie soft taco was delish, fresh, hot, and not too salty. If I'm back in the area I will definitely go again. The tacos reminded me of the tacos in Austin, TX! Yumm

A hole in the wall place but with large portions and delicious food. The staff is very welcoming.read more

After adventuring out into DC during the weekend, my partner and I wanted to grab some food close…read moreto the metro stops in Falls Church or Fairfax. I wasn't feeling up to the big chains and places I wanted to try seemed to close early. Luckily this place was open and I had been wanting to try it for a while. Definitely it let a hidden gem! There are some parking spots right in front, although not many. There is a decent amount of seating, but it would be tight if you had a large party. My partner did note that the bathrooms weren't that great. You immediately get served complementary chips and salsa. They were pretty basic, but not bad. We ordered the following: + Papusas (Pork and Cheese & Loroco and Cheese) - Decent, although I prefer the Loroco (an edible flower bud). + Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Yummy, especially the sauce which mixes well with their hot/spicy sauce too! I could do without the salad dressing. + Camarones con Calabeza (shrimp dish) - Same as above! Note they leave the tails on. + Natural Juices (Mango and Maranon) - So refreshing! I loved the Maranon (cashew apple) was a wonderful burst of tropical sweetness with a subtle nutty taste. I appreciate that for the pupusas they had the foresight to provide my partner and I two plates so we could sphere the papusas. The portion sizes of the entrees were great for the price. It did take a while for the staff to swing by so that we could get boxes and the check. Note that credit cards and mobile pay are accepted. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back again to try more items on their menu.

Not only is the food delicious, but they have a great community outreach program to help others in…read moreneed. There's enough free parking right outside for easy access. The servers are friendly and helpful as you order at the counter, and a very casual cafe style seating arrangement. I was told to try the California burrito, so I did. A very reasonably priced item that could be two meals. And so flavorful.

Found this local place online. Feels like a home style taqueria. The prices have gone up since…read morefirst time coming but the food is stellar!

OKay, we all know about the awesome tacos. Check. But have you tried their wings?!?!? They are…read morefire. I ordered mine with the garlic butter and I can't stop thinking about them. Service is always great and the ambiance is tacoliciou. TRY THE WINGS!!!

After shopping at nearby Nordstrom Rack and knowing dinnertime was a ways off, I decided to check…read moreout Bamba for something to tide me over. Bamba is as much a bar as a taqueria, with a full alcohol selection and lively music. The bro at the counter who took my order was patient and friendly as I navigated the menu. Eventually, I opted for a chorizo taco and chicharrones (pork rinds). Wow, the lightly spicy chicharrones were super delicious, really the best I've ever eaten. Recommended! My chorizo taco was perfectly decent. Salsa selections are a bit limited.

We were visiting someone at Inova Hospital and stopped here for dinner on the way home. I had…read moreenchiladas, and my wife had tacos. Both were very good. The service was also very good. They have both inside and outside dining. We ate inside because a live band was playing salsa outside, and it was too loud for us. I love to dance salsa, and if I weren't hungry and tired, I would have definitely danced a song or three with my wife. In other words, this is a great place to come for good Mexican food and maybe a little dancing.

I came on a friday night and while they were busy, they had plenty of seating indoor and outdoors…read more They immediately got us started with chips and salsa and were quick to replenish when needed. For the meal, I got the chicken fajitas and it hit the spot. It came out sizzling and the portion size was quite hefty. Lucky me, I had enough to bring home for lunch the next day. We couldn't pass up dessert and got ice cream lightly fried and coated in coconut flakes and caramel. It was absolutely delicious. I can confidently say, I am definitely coming back again soon.

Been getting this once or twice a week for lunch the last few weeks and I love it! The nachos…read moreborrachos were so good and the portion size was what I needed to get through work. I love the lunch bundle bowls and the mango and strawberry drink fountain they have cause it's a good meal for a decent price in the area with food that tastes fresh.

3 stars because I did not get any chicken in my chicken rice bowl!…read more I always get quesadillas at a different location so I tried a new location and thought I'd try the chicken rice bowl. The vegetables were wonderful but no chicken! I had already driven home and there was no way I was going to drive back because it was 9 o'clock when the store closes. I was definitely disappointed. There was no chicken, the vegetables were wonderful, but now do I have to check every order for my protein before I leave the store? The staff was very friendly and helpful. I still find it odd that I have to pay for parking in the suburbs although a sign in the store suggested parking was free if you scan the QR code (or take less than 15 minutes.)