Sabor A Barrio Restaurant

First time here. We were looking for a place to have lunch and out of curiosity, we decided to give…read morethem a try. And, oh boy, we were so grateful we did. The place is super clean. Spotless, including the bathrooms. The service was excellent. José was very nice and helpful. A well educated young man. The food! Well, food tasted like homemade food. Serving was huge and the food had an explosion of flavors. The meat was tender and juicy, the chicken was seasoned so well that it didn't taste like chicken. It was so good and it wasn't dry. Shrimp was also delicious. We will come back.

So the service was pretty good. The young ladies were delightful and checked on us often. And I…read morewanted to like other things, but I just couldn't. The decor is interesting. Like an old school cafeteria or something. Not the worst but not terrible. The music is also interesting. Not exactly my cup of tea, but fine. However a 5 minute break from music to talk about random stuff was less pleasant. But what about the food? The food is legitimately not good. Even great service can't make up for bad food. We started with spinach artichoke dip that was flavorless beyond the massive slab of cheese on top. The rest of it was so runny you couldn't even get it onto a chip. My wife's bean soup was ok, other than it had beef stock in it when they initially said it didn't. My pork was edible. Just. It was massively overcooked and too salty, but it wasn't so off putting as to be inedible. But the refried beans were among the worst I've had. I say among the worse in case I can't remember worse. But I can't remember worse. The beans were so dry they would break into clumps when trying to eat them. And the flavor wasn't great on top of that. One other note -- among the stranger menus I've seen. I probably should have checked more carefully before giving this place a try.

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La Jarochita Restaurant

4.3(287 reviews)

3.5 mi

Hands down the best tacos I've ever had! There are 3 different vendors inside, 2 serving authentic…read moremexican food as well as a pasteleria (bakery). Went on a weekday for lunch & there were plenty of tables. Unfortunately, no salsa bar when we went, but they gave some containers with our order. Carnitas, al pastor, & barbacoa were excellent, but the must-order is the lengua (beef tongue). The meat is literally melt-in-your-mouth & so so tender. We got a lengua taco as well as a lengua torta. Both amazing! The tres leches was good but a bit too sweet & too much cinnamon flavor for my liking. Loved the churros in the bakery portion though. Already planning the next trip back!!

I'll be honest, I was completely intimidated when I first walked in because nothing was written in…read moreEnglish and I didn't want to make a fool of myself. Luckily I've had the pleasure of eating lots of tacos so at least understood the menu. I found out when you order from the register on the right (where it says Taquiza), you can only order tacos. All other items like tortas, enchiladas, etc are ordered from the register on the left side. Might be obvious to everyone roses but They announce your number in Spanish only so you need to be prepared. You pick up on the side of the dining tables. The condiment/salsa bar is delicious and I love how you can customize what you want. If you like tripa, you're going to celebrate. Best tripa tacos I've ever had. Lengua was also good. Unexpectedly, the al pastor wasn't my favorite.

La Jarochita Restaurant - They have an entire concha wall which is always an indication of good things to come. I had lunch here and their food was spot on.

They have an entire concha wall which is always an indication of good things to come. I had lunch here and their food was spot on.

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Horchata

Eda's Latin Food

3.2(39 reviews)

2.2 mi

Legit and delicious Nicaraguan food. Awesome. I drop them a…read morestar for not having servers. You must walk to register to order and pick up your own food. You must also pick up your own dishes. The food IS awesome though.

It's good but I will say the portion specifically for the carne asada is a rip off…read more Good flavors, I only give in occasionally if I'm craving un baho or la bandeja típica

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Mi Casita Restaurant

3.5(94 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food is always great when I come here! The service is always nice as well as the staff, always…read morewelcoming! My favorite is pictured here! The shrimp are also amazing! Please stop by! Guaranteed great food! See ya tomorrow :)

Best pupusas I've ever had. I've been chasing that rush since I have moved and still can't find a…read morepupusa that scratches that itch. Cant wait to return to VA and stop by again

Mojarra Frita with grilled onions!

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Kokorico

3.7(17 reviews)

3.5 mi

Excellent Colombian food and very nice people. Authentic Colombian food. Easy to order in quick to…read morereceive Neil.

Amazing food popped in there because jarochita was full but this place is a gem but i got blown…read moreaway by the bandeja de paisa just an amazing and delicious meal.

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Pupuseria Dona Azucena

3.0(137 reviews)

3.3 mi

Ok, I agree with another review I read. The pupusa's do lack flavor, and the salsa roja has no…read moreflavor. BUT the tamales are wonderful and so delicious!! The service was great as well! These two made up for my visit.

I'm thinking this may be the last time I order from here...just no longer good like it used to be…read more The pupusas didn't even taste as good and smaller from what I remembered. Sopa de mondongo was super greasy and didn't taste fresh.

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Zandra's Taqueria

4.0(600 reviews)

3.1 mi

MANASSAS, Va. - Those are some well-stuffed tacos. Me and…read morethe missus lunched here on a Monday midday. Tons of seating inside and rooftop; we sat rooftop. Place appeared clean and not crazy loud. Staff (Amber) was pleasant and professional. Me and her each got three tacos apiece - her the vegan asada ($6), Brussels sprout ($6) and falafel tacos ($6). The falafel had a nice crunch, and the carne asada was very meat-like and tasty. The jerk chicken taco ($5.50) had a surprisingly slick kick, more than the honey habanero shrimp ($8). The chicken al pastor ($5) was perfectly decent. All 6 were well-stuffed - almost a sandwich worth in each. I was especially hungry going in and contemplated getting an appetizer; glad I didn't. This is a nice joint, and well worth seeking out if in the Manassas area.

On the table there's a QR code to scan, and it opens a website where you can filter for different…read morefood allergies. Corn and flour tortillas are heated on same equipment, but you can request your tortilla to be heated in a pan. Make sure to request if you need. I got chicken al pastor. It was delicious!

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El Espino Restaurant

2.8(8 reviews)

1.3 mi

I had to do some shopping at the Radio Shack in this strip center and since it was lunch time, I…read moredecided to stop in and check this place out. They had a sidewalk sign advertising their specials so my curiosity got me. They chip & salsa you at the outset, the chips were fresh, warm and tasty...the salsa meeh. I was impressed at the size of this place. Enough room for several pool tables and it appears that for the weekend, they can turn this place from restaurant/game room/bar to 'club'. I tried a couple of chicken tacos and was pleased. You have a choice of soft flour tortillas or had corn. The chicken was generous and tasty. I really like that they briing the cheese, tomatoes, cilantro and fresh lime on a side plate. I was disappointed with the salsa, it was was void of any real flavor. It was more like tomoato soup with tabasco sauce in it. They have a very good menu with a good selection of seafood, beef, chicken & pork. I'll be going back to try some other menu items...also interested to try their sopa de polo.

Mi queja hacia a de este lugar el el ruido excesivo la falta de empatía con sus vecinos 7 pm y…read moretienen la música a todo volumen no importando la contaminación auditiva con sus vecinos la verdad avergonzando a la comunidad latina que pena dejando ver nuestra falta de respeto hacia los demás. My complaint towards this place is the excessive noise, the lack of empathy with its neighbors at 7 pm and they have music at full volume, regardless of the noise pollution with their neighbors, the truth is that it embarrasses the Latino community, what a pity letting our lack of respect be seen towards others.

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Hector V.

121

5

0

6 years ago

If you are looking for Peruvian food this is the place. Everything we had try so far is been great. Definitely 5

Ever Stevens A.

0

3

6

4 years ago

.... cockroaches in the food ......... nothing that should be a clean and organized restaurant .....

Bridget B.

0

1

9 years ago

First time here and the food is delicious. You will not be disappointed!

Sabor A Barrio Restaurant - latin - Updated October 2026

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Ok, I agree with another review I read. The pupusa's do lack flavor, and the salsa roja has no…read moreflavor. BUT the tamales are wonderful and so delicious!! The service was great as well! These two made up for my visit.

I'm thinking this may be the last time I order from here...just no longer good like it used to be…read more The pupusas didn't even taste as good and smaller from what I remembered. Sopa de mondongo was super greasy and didn't taste fresh.

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I think we have for our Peruvian restaurant. The service was super fast and friendly. The food was…read morefresh, delicious and flavorful. This restaurant has that small family atmosphere. The only downside is the parking. But over all I highly recommend this place .

I am a regular at this place I come in at least three times a month. The food is just amazing. The…read moreservice is so nice. I love all of the severs. My favorite thing to get is "el trio Marino" . I'm from Peru and I can say this is probably my favorite Peruvian restaurant in the dmv. The vibe is also very Peruvian as well as the music .

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Second time here in two weeks for the anticuchos! First time I only got the beef hearts but this…read moresecond time, I got the combo 2 that also included grilled tripe and intestines. Comes with choice of two sides but I kept it traditional with potatoes and corn. The service is friendly and my anticuchos were delicious, both times! Grilled to perfection! Will be back next week for more!

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4.7

(112 reviews)

Stopped into this casual restaurant for dinner before going home. Nice sized dining room and was…read moregreeted immediately. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas and got chips and salsa while I waited. I didn't wait long for my dish to be brought to me. Unfortunately, my enchiladas came without shrimp. The server shows two bring me some grilled shrimp to eat with my meal - lol! Consequently, I sat there quite some time and my food got cold. Since I was hungry, I ate it the way it came and I was not happy. I expressed my concerns to the Manager and he DEFINITELY made it right. The new meal I was served was tasty and what I would've expected for the dish. IF I'm this way again, I'd give them a second chance....

We found this on our way to travel. Food was great and so was the prices. We watched fifa World Cup…read morewhich they had on, on TVs. Papusas were great, try them. Welcoming and family friendly environment.

El Warike De Juan Diego

3.1

(8 reviews)

I have been supporting this restaurant for a while but my visit today was highly disappointing. I…read moreplaced an order online 25mins prior arrival. I even stayed in the car to give them an additional 15mins. I waited for maybe another 15mins inside and they were not even busy. 1) I got inside, one of their cooks was leaning on the kitchen table while on his phone, he looked at me, ignored, me then continue manipulating his phone. I had to wave at him to get his attention. He asked for my name for the order until a girl came 2) The girl rang me up and charged my card but never handed my order (she walked away) 3) Two customers came after me and got their order right after paying 3) A third server came, I told her I had an order, she pointed her finger at me as a stop/shut up and told me to wait. Then another server came then one said in Spanish that "she already paid". The entire time I was waiting they kept skipping and ignoring me to go after the customer behind me to ask if they received their order. How unprofessional! 4)Today might be my last visit there because I was treated unfairly. Don't ignore a custoner simply because they are not "hispanic" and or because you're trying to figure if the person paid or not. Not only I placed the order on the phone but being ignored and having a finger pointed at me to tell me to "wait" was so rude and unprofessional. Not only the food was cold but TRAIN your customers on good customer service without discriminating. I hope this is the LAST time something similar happens. -Server: Nahir S -Check: #48 -Date: 09/04/26 at 3:23pm

Food was amazing. Luckily we got it an average amount of time but others that were there before…read moreseemed to be waiting almost an hour for their food. I came on a Sunday around 230pm and the place was poppin. The waitresses were a little overwhelmed , I felt like they were everywhere except our table. Took us about 10 min to even get a menu. I originally ordered the pollo and sides including an arroz frito , which never ended up coming so I told the waitress to take it off the check. Then once we were done eating, we sat there for about another 15 min waiting for anyone's attention just to get boxes. After boxes, they were quick as hell to give us the check. Surprise surprise. Anyways , not sure if it's like this everytime but food was still good. Probably won't be going back though, service was wildness.

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I had recently came back from splashdown Waterpark and noticed a Peruvian restaurant nearby. My…read morefamily decided to eat there and it was one of the best decisions of our lives! The food was spot on and its portion sizes are very filling. The waiter who attends its was also very welcoming as he complemented many things and asked how we enjoyed/known Peruvian cuisine. Another thing was how fast the food came out, we were taking our 3rd sip of Inca kola and noticed the food had arrived. Best experience even and definitely recommend for people who really want to try new things!

We used to like this place quite a bit. When we came this evening the place was dead. We were…read morenot greeted and weren't sure if we should seat ourselves or wait to be seated. The service was pretty mid. No water refills. Not very friendly, She sat at a table looking at her phone most of our visit. Ordered the Lomo Saltado and to be honest it was pretty dry and not at all good. The green sauce was weak. It was spicy but super thin and tasted more vinegary than any other green sauce.

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Excellent Colombian food and very nice people. Authentic Colombian food. Easy to order in quick to…read morereceive Neil.

Amazing food popped in there because jarochita was full but this place is a gem but i got blown…read moreaway by the bandeja de paisa just an amazing and delicious meal.

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