Came here with a friend for a late lunch and it was not too noisy which I love. Do not let the lack of dine in customers fool you into thinking that it's not worth giving their menu a shot. There were a ton of take out customers while my friend and I were there. Given that this was the first time we had eaten Salvadorean food it was clear to me to order pupusas and they did not disappoint. 5/5. Warm, fresh tasting, not soggy, great texture. The main reason why I took the review down to a 4 is because it was somewhat hard to find the server after our food was delivered. Glasses of water weren't refilled. read more

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Lost my business. I have ordered here multiple times in the past over the years and I've always had a great experience unfortunately recently their quality of service has dropped a couple of months ago. I ordered arroz con leche and it was bland milk rice. Mind you I've had it in the past and it was always good until now. I ordered from them November 16 three pupusa's platanos Fritos beef tongue and two beef tacos & tamale. I didn't receive my curtido & red sauce, plantanos were undercooked, and tacos came w/ hair (picture included) Really disappointed read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Hair in food - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

This restaurant is in the same complex as my favorite ramen spot so I decided to give them a try and order dinner via Door Dash. The menu is definitely pretty extensive and I wasn't sure what to order (nor did I have a taste for anything particular) but I landed on the "mixed grill" and a pastel. The mixed grill included grilled chicken breast, grilled steak, grilled sausage, grilled shrimp, rice, beans and salad with avocado .... and I will just say that the portion was much larger than I expected and everything was ABSOLUTELY YUMMY and my favorite items in the mixed grill were the shrimp and the beans! I also ordered a pastel which was stuffed with a delicious chicken and potato filling in a deep fried corn tortilla like shell ... I could've eaten twenty of those things and plan on popping in to grab a few the next time I'm in the vicinity of the actual restaurant. All in all this restaurant is a delicious option when you're craving Latin food! read more

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If you're craving authentic El Salvadoran cuisine, this place is a hidden gem you have to try. The tamales were absolutely perfect--soft, savory, and wrapped in banana leaves just like abuela would make. You can tell they're made fresh with love and tradition. The pupusas were a standout--crispy on the outside, gooey cheese and delicious fillings inside. I could have eaten a dozen! I also tried the ceviche, and it was light, zesty, and full of fresh seafood flavor with just the right amount of citrus kick. It made the perfect refreshing contrast to the heartier dishes. Friendly service, great prices, and food that truly tastes like home. Highly recommend if you're looking for comfort food with soul. read more

Wonderful food! We got two carne asada, 3 pupusas and a temal de gallina. The pupusa with frijoles, queso & chicharron was by far the favorite while pupusa with only bean was a bit dry and bland. The steaks were perfect! We would have preferred fresh lime with it- the ones we had were old and dry and had no juice but that was only a very minor thing. We've tried many local Latin places and still overall I think this is one of the best out of the ones closeby to Reston. I can't wait to try more of their menu. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Everything is fine price slightly high but not bad. Didn't purchased not even 30$ in food and was charged a automatic 15% tip. Was a party of 2 only. Todo está bien precio un poco elevado pero no está mal. No compré ni siquiera 30 $ en comida y me cobraron una propina automática del 15%. Eramos un grupo de sólo 2 personas. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Recibo - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Been going to this place for years! Not sure how I missed writing a review. This is a perfect example for a hole-in-the-wall place, the staff is always working hard to provide some great meals. I was frequent when I used to work in Herndon, all my colleagues who I bought to this place enjoyed the meal. They initially had a smaller space, the one now occupied by Umai Ramen. The Tacos, Pollo Asado, Yuca Con Chicharron, Bistec Encebollado, Pescado Frito are my favourites, oh and dont forget to try a Jarritos or a Horchata with your food Would love it visit whenever I am in the area! read more

Walked in for a laid back dinner after finishing an escape room down the plaza - definitely glad we did! Lots of delicious looking options on the menu, and I opted for the carne asada plate, which had a generous portion of grilled steak, rice, and salad. Good flavor on the steak and rice, and I enjoyed the large cut cucumber, tomato, and avocado for the salad. The plate also came with some corn tortillas, which were great and good for leftovers. My gf got a couple of pupusas (they're huge!), which were flavorful with the cheese and accompanying broth and pickled vegetables. Definitely would come back here again for a nice bite of El Salvadorean food. read more

Good food. Rude staff. I'm half Chinese and half Indian but often get mistaken for Hispanic. I walked in and the lady greeted me in Spanish and clearly did not speak English. I continued speaking with her in Spanish (I learned it in school) but did not understand certain words. The lady got annoyed and became rude when I asked what a certain word meant. I understand not speaking English and I even attempted to speak Spanish with her but there's literally no reason to be rude especially when someone is still learning the language. read more

Had the worst server ever. When we got there we were the only people there. Sat for awhile. Had to ask twice for water. She never checked back after bringing our food. Sat in a booth chatting with a guy who had come in. Her t shirt said "This just in - nobody cares". I guess it was true. Food was so-so and restroom was dirty!!! Would never go back. read more

The recent negative reviews about service but positive feedback on the food made me curious to try this place out for papusas. You don't come here for the ambiance or the atmosphere - you come here for good food and very, very reasonable prices. My chicken taco was amazingly good. My wife tried the authentic chicken tamale. The masa was very airy and the chicken was tender and tasty. I forgot to take pictures of the corn and rice flour revuelta papusas, but they did not disappoint. My favorite is still white corn. Yeah, this may be a run down former pizza joint, and the staff may not have perfect English, but they are nice, and the food speaks for itself. If they decide to close a little earlier than advertised, it's okay, let them close and take a rest. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Chicken tamale - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Delicious, traditional, home cooked tasting meals. Service is always prompt, welcoming and sincere. I love the music and decor. I usually order take out, and wait in the dining room. Recommend pupusas de queso y frijol and the horchata. read more

The pupusas were fire, they're $3.75 each. However, I did feel the staff acted more like a loud gossiping friend group rather than a professional team. Also, if there was one thing I would add to the menu is the drink options. I give this place an 8.5 / 10 Loses one whole point for the cashier's bad attitude and the loud employees, loses half a point for not putting drinks on the menu Overall, really good food definitely will recommend this place read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - I got the pupusas with Beans & Cheese (Frijoles & Queso) and it did not disappoint - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Here is the funny part. I probably will not be back. Despite the fact that the food is fabulous. I ordered a Lomo Saltado without the onion, and the dish tasted absolutely terrific. Their version is closer to a South American version rather than the Chinese version. The meat, vegetables, the French fries all tasted hot and fresh. Minus the rice, which tasted a little too dense, it is a big portion for a good price. I will never complain about getting too much food. I also ordered a Mango drink. It was really refreshing. Unfortunately, I knock the restaurant's star rating for two reasons. 1.) No tap water. The restaurant forced me to buy a drink, and I am pretty sure that refills are not free. I did not ask, but when I surveyed the customers it did not appear I could get more. If that is true, then that is a shame. 2.) I did not like the "country club" atmosphere. Look, I get it. A lot of the staff members speak English as a second language, so there is definitely a language barrier. But it is quite apparent with the customers. If you do not speak any Spanish, chances are you will not have a great experience and errors will be made. They also cater to their regulars, and I noticed that if you try to speak to them in English, it makes them uncomfortable. So I just stuck with Spanish (I speak enough to get by), and I was fine. In the future, I will stick with Waku Chicken. The menus are similar but I found the owners nicer and the experience more pleasant. Plus, free and unlimited water is certainly a perk. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Lomo Saltado - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Food still the centerpiece however sanitation maybe an issue. No social distancing. Kitchen staffs were not wearing any masks,patrons are allowed to dine without masks. Though I love mexi food I will skip this place for now till they adhere to the cdc and state established guidelines. read more

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Stopped by here with my friend after the gym! We got some chicken and pork tacos, which were both delicious. Service was also extremely friendly and and the restaurant was clean/spotless. read more

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HERNDON, VA 10/04/19 LUNCH +The food is excellent minus the big bags of Tostitos chips on the shelves in the food prep area. +They offer a variety of drinks. +The meat portions are huge. +They have various types of sauces. +The prices are super economical. -No loyalty rewards program. -The cleanliness can be questionable, at times throughout the day. -The food may not come out as quick. Overall, this is a good Salvadorian food spot in Herndon proper. Go check them out and give them some love! read more

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Great food, good prices. No chips an salsa for a free starter tho. I would reccomend anything from this menu

Ordered Uber eats and I loved the beef soup. Super flavorful ! I also loved the tamale . Delicioso. One thing about the enchiladas was that I was there was green or red sauce to pour over it. But overall, great Mexican food. read more

My husband and I were craving pupusas and tamales and we stumbled across this restaurant in the herndon area only 10 minutes away from us. They have it all - we were pleased with our selections especially the tacos which were loaded with avocado and meat, portions were generous and plentiful I could barely close the taco! The chicken tamales were a decent size as well and larger in comparison to other places I've tried. They give you pickled carrots and cauliflower with your pupusas which is different from other places as I usually get a pickled cabbage slaw but I was not disappointed at all - just wished they gave more cauliflower - it was very refreshing! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Steak and chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Was in Herndon this evening, so decided to stay in the area for dinner. This place had good reviews, so I decided to give it a shot. At first, I thought the prices were a tad high. The decor didn't seem all that. The restaurant claims to have authentic Latin American food and it does it right. The tacos came out and surprised me with the portion size. It was scrumptious. I got the lengua and it hit the spot. I actually started to get full after that. I ordered the lomo saltado and it was huge! So well worth the price paid for it. And it was very delicious too. I could not finish it so I got the rest to go. The wife ordered the chimichanga and it was pretty good too. She said mine was better, of course. Overall, a good hole in the wall place offering authentic Mexican/El Salvadoran food. Check it out! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

After finding a cock roach in our table, we were so grossed out and could believe it! This was so disgusting and disappointing since we have eaten here so many times. Please don't come here all. The staff didn't seem surprised and killed it on the spot but that is very unhealthy, unhygienic and we still paid for our meal even though we should have at this point. Super gross, don't come here please. I have a video of this as well for proof. I feel ill just by being there and finding that out. I hope I don't get food poisoning. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Booth area towards the back of the restaurant. - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I've only been to the Herndon location and the food is excellent! I have never been a fan of refried beans, at Tipicos Gloria I always clean my plate, refried beans and all. Only one problem, it's always hard to decide what to order. Everything I've had there has been outstanding and you don't leave hungry. read more

I decided to give this place a try mainly due to all of the great reviews and I have yet to find amazing tacos in this area. I ordered via door dash. The food arrived on time, hot and fresh which was great. The beef tacos were pretty blah tasting, nothing spectacular. Some pico and a decent lime maybe could've helped, but the meat was overall flavorless. The limes that were served in the box were hard and had no juice, completely useless. The pupusas were over cooked and lacked filling, ended up tasting like a dried out bland corn tortilla. Not impressed. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Beef (Taco de Res) - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

The interior of this restaurant in a Herndon strip mall doesn't scream, "AMAZING FOOD SERVED HERE". But that's OK...because the food does that...very subtly and confidently. Dishes made to order from scratch using fresh ingredients made for a surprisingly fantastic meal. I ordered two pupusas revueltas (with cheese and fried pork) that frankly tasted superior to any I've had elsewhere in the area. Perfectly seared golden on top, pillowy center, toasted edges, with just a little bit of melted-cheese-oozing action (which, by the way, is made in-house). Heaven, really. The accompanying coleslaw salad was a great complement - crunchy and tangy with a lovely spicy kick. My husband devoured his plate of costillas (beef ribs) with rice, pico de gallo, avocado, and red beans. I tasted the ribs and red beans with just as much relish. Like the cheese, the beans are made from scratch. And so it sounds to me like there isn't a can in sight in that magical kitchen. And the difference is palpable. Everything is absolutely delicious! The fresh ingredients even gave us confidence to give our 15-month-old daughter a few bites of the beans and a cheese and beans pupusa, both of which she ate with a lot of gusto. So why only 4 stars instead of 5 for this amazing meal? A few things, notably an error on one of the orders; the fact that you are obligated to buy bottled water because they do not serve tap; and slow service. The latter is a little tricky: on one hand, everything is made to order with fresh ingredients so some slowness should be expected. Maybe even appreciated. On the other hand, at times the wait seemed just too long. In spite of those low marks though, this was a fantastic meal and we will gladly return for more. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Costillas with rice, pico de gallo, avocado and red beans. - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I have been coming here for more than 10 years. Since they were on the old place next door. I decided to give them A second chance and so I have been coming all 2021. I called in my usual And I told the lady that picked up the phone that the last couple of times they did the plantains differently. So when I arrived I told her I wanted to see them and in fact they again were different. So I asked her if something had changed and the lady just started ignoring me and told me She would take them off the bill. I told her i wanted the plantains I just want to know what's going on why they're making them different and she kept ignoring me and telling me she didn't wanna argue when I was just asking a question. When I try to ask for the manager she basically let me know she was the manager and no one else I could talk to. I went on my credit card and did a search for the restaurant and I've spent more than $1000 just in the last couple months. Every time I have someone come over to work I buy them food from there. Last time. She was so rude and really did not care to even adress my question. If she is the manager God knows what else she is mismanaging. Especially in the food industry. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Yellow stuff - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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My first time here........ The place is very spacious. Plenty of seating for large groups as well. The staff was ok. Kind of mediocre but hey I wasn't there for the staff, I was there for the food. The food took a while to arrive to my table. But it was definitely worth the wait. The food was wow delicious. That juicy tender steak with retried beans, salad and avocado with a tortilla on the side. The perfect combination. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

This was my first rendezvous with El Salvadorian food, and it wasn't my cup of tea. The wait was very long, well over 30 minutes. I would advise anyone to order ahead; it seemed to be the popular thing to do. I ordered pollo a la crema. Overall the dish was much too salty for me, especially the refried beans. The chicken sauce was very tasty. I wasn't a fan of the complimentary homemade tortillas; very bland and tasted like the outer matza part of tamales, just flattened out. For me the food here missed the mark and the staff wasn't overly friendly. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Pollo a la crema - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

First impression, I walk in and the decor, well what a dark dump. I stood in line to order. I got to the front of the line to place my order, only to find the woman taking orders did not speak a word of English. I pointed to what I wanted on the menu. Chuleta de Puerco, which turned out to be pretty moist and flavorful pork chops. I also ordered the Taquitos Carracci with no cheese. The menu said it came with beans and rice. This order arrived with thick sickening sweet cheese even though I said, "no queso por favor."which ruined the dish. No beans and rice were included.Frustrating experience. read more

Quite possibly the best tacos in Herndon and that's saying a lot because there are a few other good spots. The tacos here are overstuffed with protein, onions, and cilantro. They also include an avocado slice which is a nice surprise when you bite into the taco. The great thing is the price even with the avocado is about the same so why wouldn't you get tacos from here? They also offer other authentic menu items such as Papusas, tortas, and even desserts. I've only ever had the tacos but I would bet everything else is just as good and stuffed! Highly recommend the lengua, carnitas, and chicken tinga! Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Everyone should check this place out! read more

This place is SERIOUS eats. If you're not ready for hearty, authentic food, look elsewhere. If you want to try something delicious, you are at the right spot. The Pollo Saltado dish was HUGE. I'm talking 3 meals stretched from the plate of steaming chicken, onions, and a tomato salsa/sauce over piping hot French fries. Probably not the healthiest, but was it amazing? You bet. We also got 3 tacos: 2 lengua (cow tongue), and 1 mixos (pork, tongue, beef?). Lengua could have had more flavor, but these tacos were authentic, hot, and double corn tortilla wrapped (as it should be). I got full from just one. The pico de gallo and green sauce were good, and not spicy. The yuca and chicharrón plate was a glorious fried appetizer. Fried pork with some of the skin-on, resembling crispy pork rinds, and the yuca came in huge chunks, and fried to golden brown perfection. (Reading all this, I realize why I probably gained like 2 lbs in one day... but it was SO GOOD. Come on your cheat day, or if you need some good ol' comfort cooking. These ladies do it right). You don't come here for the service. You come for the food. Overall verdict: Unassuming hole-in-the-wall, with a ton of flavor. No frills, and one of Herndon's best kept secrets (Maybe not for long)! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Pollo Saltado, YUM - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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The food is good, I got taco one of each flavor and they are good. Also got mangonada, love it. My coworker got a cheese pupusa and she like it. My other coworker got Carne Asada and he also love it. The price is different than the menu pic that have been posted. I was struggle a bit cuz the lady take my other didn't speak english and I don't know spanish. so it was a bit of struggle for me haha read more

Decided to try this place out for lunch. The food was very tasty and we were pleased with everything that we ordered. read more

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A very unassuming store front gives way to some fantastic food. From the moment you walk in, the smells seduce your nose. This is just some good, simple, delicious food. Fresh ingredients, friendly service (even on Cinco de Mayo in the middle of a pandemic), and generous but not excessive portions. Great homemade tortillas and pupusas (the queso y loroco pupusa is incredible). Fantastic tacos, solid nachos, and liver and onions! Can't go wrong here. The horchata was an excellent addition to round out the meal. I can't wait to come back and get the giant pupusa!!! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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New location a few doors down, same great food with updated iPad charge system- and now they have mangonada! Delicious! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Really good food, service was super slow last night but that was due to the DoorDash problems and it being Cinco de Mayo. I should have known better, but so be it. One big warning, if you don't speak Spanish you are pretty screwed here. Even though there are a lot of Spanish speaking people here, this is still the United States and therefore your restaurant needs front staff members to be bi-lingual and at least understand your non-Spanish speaking customers. The above is the reason for only 3 stars and that was one of the biggest problems last night even when I showed them the order on my phone. They were clueless and it certainly made me frustrated! All I wanted to tell them is that my order was supposed to be ready at such and such a time and when they said it never came in from DoorDash to get it placed and find out how long it would be before it was ready. I do love their food, its really really good. I've been there several times, but not in the recent past, and those times I walked in for lunch right off the street and sat down at a table, ordered and ate. Life is different right now and we can't do that. I'll be back, but probably not until I can dine-in again and point to what I want on the menu. It shouldn't be that way, it really shouldn't. read more

This is a great place to grab some cheap Salvadoran food. We took ours to go. It's not the most inviting environment in terms of the overall feel and it was essentially completely empty. Service was very friendly nonetheless. Food took awhile but it was all made fresh. Everything ended up being delicious. Good juice too. Not sure what it was other than the orangeish one but super good and sweet. My sister enjoyed everything as well. We shared three different tacos, cheese pupusa and lomo saltado. read more

OMG! This restaurant is amazing and inexpensive. Don't let the appearance of this restaurant bother you. The food is fresh and absolutely amazing! You order your food at the front counter by number, pick your drinks from the refrigerator, and pay/leave tip, then sit down and wait for your food. The restaurant is small, but tables seem to open up quickly. We had 3 chicken tacos, a huge chicken burrito, and two bean/cheese pupusas. The portions are large and I was stuffed after 2 tacos. Everything was so flavorful, they have hot sauce at the table if you want your food spicy. This place is great for lunch and if you need a quick fast meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Update your business hours! You posted your opening is 8 but I've arrived multiple times around 8:30 to my surprise the doors are locked and no one's available. read more

Tasty food and decent value. We will come again. Had the huevos rancheros with chorizo. Everything was good especially the plantains