My husband and I came here for an event. We thoroughly enjoyed the jambalaya and the margaritas…read moreflight. The service was great and we also ended up coming on karaoke night.

Good traditional tex mex! Service was good. Beer was cold. Food tasted great. I asked for hot…read moresauce and was expecting something like valentina but they brought out house made and it had some good heat! We sat outside and was a great evening.

We come here several times in a month, we truly enjoy the food and the staff is so friendly,…read moreincluding the manager Mr. Ismael. If you want to eat well!!! And be 100% satisfied....This is the place!! FRESH AND DELICIOUS... reasonable price, Margaritas are delicious and strong. Th atmosphere is great, they play really good music. Food portions are generous and food is authentic with flavor.

House Margarita never disappoints! Service is great and there's plenty of parking. Their chips and…read morequeso are sooooo good!

Our server Ursula took great care in making sure all our needs were met while celebrating a…read morebirthday! Food was delicious!

I really wanted to like Uncle Julio's. I went in optimistic, hungry, and fully prepared to declare…read moreit my new go-to. And then... well... queso happened. And not much else. Let's start with the high point: the thin tortilla chips and queso were excellent. Light, crispy, and dangerously easy to keep eating long after you should've stopped. Honestly, if the meal had ended there, we might be talking 5 stars and a very different review. But then came my main--a chimichanga-style appetizer that showed up absolutely smothered in a mysterious brown sauce. Not drizzled. Not thoughtfully applied. Drowned. The kind of sauce that makes you wonder if it lost a bet. I gave it a fair shot, but it just wasn't for me. In the spirit of teamwork, I sampled around the table. A colleague's shrimp taco? Better, but not exactly memorable. A bite of steak quesadilla? Let's just say it didn't inspire any follow-up bites. To their credit, the service was good--attentive, friendly, and on top of things. My Diet Coke arrived exactly as advertised, which in some places is apparently a high bar, so points there. Prices were also reasonable, which softened the blow a bit. Still, in an area packed with solid Mexican options, this felt like a "close, but no cigar" situation. I came in hoping for a new favorite and left thinking the queso might be the only thing worth a return trip--and even that feels like a stretch. Three stars: one for the chips, one for the queso, and one for the effort.

Omgosh! SO delicious. So fresh. And the best customer service. Casa De Avila Tacos is awesome!…read moreHighly recommend! Can't wait to go back.

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a neighborhood Mexican…read morerestaurant to a Michelin star fine dining experience. If a place delivers quality food, represents its cuisine well, and exceeds expectations for its setting, that earns a high rating from me. We recently visited Casa De Avila in Leesburg, and I have to start with the horchata because it was truly the star of the meal. I am of Mexican heritage, my mom is Mexican, and I grew up drinking homemade horchata. This one tasted just like it should. It was creamy, clearly made with milk and condensed milk, with that soft sweetness and a gentle hint of cinnamon. It honestly tasted homemade, and that alone made me smile. Now, it is hard for me personally to give most Mexican restaurants 5 stars, and that has more to do with my background than the restaurant itself. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and grew up eating incredible home cooking from my mom, who is an amazing cook. That naturally shapes my expectations. In the DMV area, it has been tough to find truly authentic Mexican flavors. With the exception of La Jarochita, and Mancha Cocina Mexicana, which is more elevated but very well done, good Mexican food can be hard to come by here. All that said, Casa De Avila serves very good food and is probably the best I have found in this category locally. The sopes were made fresh, which makes a huge difference in both flavor and texture. The tacos were solid overall. The asada was very good, well seasoned and flavorful. The al pastor was good, but it did not quite have that deep, traditional flavor you get from proper trompo style preparation. The esquites were also tasty, and the kids loved that they added hot Cheetos. That is a trend we saw in Los Angeles years ago, so it felt fun and nostalgic to see it here. If I could offer one suggestion, it would be about the salsa. The salsa served tasted more like a bottled style Mexican salsa. I would love to see a true house made salsa roja or salsa verde, the kind where you char the tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, and onions before blending. That deep roasted flavor is such a big part of authentic Mexican cooking and would elevate the whole experience even more. The service was amazing from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and the staff really helped make the experience even better. Overall, Casa De Avila is doing a lot right. The food is flavorful, the horchata is exceptional, and it stands out in an area where good Mexican food is not easy to find. While my personal background makes me a tough critic, this is still a place I would happily return to. A solid 4 stars.

I love Senor Tequila's for Happy Hour! This was the first time that I ate inside during happy hour…read morenot on taco tuesday. The frozen blue margarita was tasty and paired well with the chicken quesadilla, which was also on the HH menu. We also ordered the al pastor tacos again, and they were seasoned perfectly. However, they were a little expensive for 5 tacos for the size ($21) when full priced. They did taste good and the meat was juicy, so I didn't mind! The lava cake was also a perfect addition to the meal. It was priced well and was presented very cute. Additionally, our waitress was super kind - she refilled our chips and drinks often and constantly checked in on us. I'd recommend coming here for a casual Mexican happy hour!

I'm not sure why there are so many 1 star reviews. You really get your bang for your buck here! The…read moreportion sizes are HUGE and you can probably split one entree with another person instead of one entree per person. I highly recommend the fajitas because it comes with so many different types of meats, vegetables, beans, rice, and tortillas! I like how you can choose between corn or flour. The grilled steak nachos were also really good with all the toppings with queso, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole, salsa, and jalapeños. I enjoyed the complimentary tortilla chips and sauce that it came with. I also ordered a frozen mango margarita which is HUGE. Definitely shared that with another person. There's a lot of seating inside and you can easily walk in. Our waitress was nice and came to check in on us multiple times. Definitely a solid Mexican place in the area!

Had dinner here while in town and it was really good. I was staying in the area and La Perla was…read morewithin short walking distance. Greeted walking in and seated in the same minute. The place is festive and bright inside, an impressive menu with lots of options. After giving it a once over, started with a Michelada and a bean and cheese quesadilla, it was a really good start. La Perla is known for its seafood, so I went for the Branzino, whole fish head on. The fish was so tender and flaky, just delicious. Served with fresh guacamole, rice, and a salad, with some fresh tortillas. This was an excellent dish and worth a try. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the kind hosts and cold libation 01094

if ever I could feel reverse racism in Loudon County this is the place. They seemed as if they…read moredidn't want me in their restaurant and weren't very friendly at all. I ordered pupusa's and next day paid for it on the porcelain throne. I'm not racist phobia but I'm telling you they didn't like this gringo in their restaurant.

I've been enjoying Anita's breakfast burritos for many many years... it's a Northern VA staple!!…read more While near this location one morning I stopped in for their original, signature breakfast burrito with extra red sauce inside. Service was quick, as I ordered via the kiosk when I went in. They were a little bust, as there were three others waiting for food ahead of me and a few more that walked in after I came in. I waited maybe less than 5 minutes for my food to be made. Took it back to my hotel and enjoyed that burrito!! They do a nice job with them... the balance of flavors and the freshness - it was all great! This place gets overly judged, which is unfortunate for places that have been around, locally for so many years (even tho this is new location for the chain)... Overall, it's really good and I'm always happy when I have their breakfast burritos!

Solid place for New Mexico style dishes. Its right in front of the ice rink and makes for an easy…read morelunch choice if you don't want to always get the pizza at Slice Theory. Our server was very attentive. The inside is set up like most of the other locations with ample seating and not too loud. The kids meals are a great option, since they are truly just smaller potions of the adult entrees and not made bland and flavorless like other restaurants do. My kids loved the taquitos, rice and beans. The lunch specials are good options- the mini chimichanga combo was very tasty and a good size portion for lunch. And of course the chips are always welcome.