I had hand surgery and ordered take out for two week! OMG! This restaurant saved my hand, and my…read morewallet! Service is always quick with a smile, and attentive. Love the shrimp encreamadas, avocado salad, and margaritas. This "mom and pop" business is authentic, warm, and yummy!

Hole-in-the-wall Salvadorian restaurant with a large menu of authentic food and drinks…read more I came here for dinner on a Friday night with my fiancé, and we tried a number of dishes. Some dishes were better than others, but the highlight was definitely the pupusas. Cheap with solid portions Friendly and fast service

Birthday Cake Review! Ordered a 20-25 person Tres Leches…read morecake. Just under $80. The cake was moist, perfect level of sugar in icings. Cake decoration was simple and good. I didn't want to pay extra for decoration but they still did a good job. My guests complemented me on the deliciousness of the cake. "Caro" helped me with the order and even called me the 2 days before to confirm order. Ambience of the restaurant is busy and a little crowded during peak times. But worth my time.

The cinnamon ice cream is absolutely delicious! I always come back for it because I truly love it!…read more However, I have to say that the customer service at this Arlington location is a disaster. Whenever I want to purchase something else, the experience is so unpleasant that I'd rather just get out of there as quickly as possible. The customer service definitely needs improvement.

Amazing food!! We…read morewent about an hour before closing and surprisingly, there were a lot of other people in line already as well! We didn't know what to expect going in. The line was long but they were very open about why it was taking a while (they wanted to ensure they only took orders they could fulfill and check their food inventory), once we ordered it was very fast! The food was delicious and so well made! The half chicken was what we got and it's alot of food so be ready to eat! The rice, plantains, and yuca are so yummy, highly recommend any of those sides. The sauces are all delicious as well, you can't go wrong. Such a great place to get quality dinner and the seating it plenty! 5/5

El Pollo Rico was our go-to for years, going all the way back to the Anthony Bourdain era. We'd…read moreregularly order a whole chicken, dark meat only, and this was one of those Arlington spots I used to bring out-of-town friends to. I still laugh at ordering through the microphone after COVID because it feels like I'm stepping up to request a karaoke song. Unfortunately, it hasn't felt like the same place lately. They stopped letting us order the whole chicken the way we preferred, started nickel-and-diming on sauces, and somehow the flan always seems to be out. More importantly, across probably five recent orders, the chicken has consistently tasted under-seasoned despite that great rub and flavor that made this place famous. Portions feel smaller while prices have climbed. The dining room doesn't help. It feels dated and neglected rather than like somewhere you want to stay and eat. It's still a convenient option if you're in a pinch and need a family meal, but I no longer bring visitors here like I used to. For me, the value, consistency, and experience that once made El Pollo Rico special just aren't there anymore.

Really cozy restaurant with yummy, flavorful food and drink. Relaxed, friendly service.read more

Introduction: For my…read moreScrapbook series, I didn't have anything still in business or that I hadn't already reviewed for 2013. I lived in a basement room in Del Ray Alexandria Apr. 2013-Apr. 2014. I'll have 2 representing 2014 during that time period and the next room in house I lived at later in 2014. Experience at Cafe Sazon: I had been to Cafe Sazon twice, 2014 & 2021. Friday, January 24, 2014 was a 1st date. She was from Columbia (no not the country, but the one in Maryland), and we had a pretty nice time. Food was solid here. Various South American foods. I got empanada and some rice platter with a meat. Overall, I was pretty impressed with the food. The staff was cordial enough but not great. The seating is various cafe style seating. Sad side note, the very next day there was a shooting at Columbia Mall; my date was from Columbia. This was ominous considering I just had date with her. Incidentally, a 2nd date never happened. My 2nd experience here by amazing coincidence was on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. My friend was taking me to DCA airport for a vacation to Chicago & Wisconsin. I treated her to Cafe Sazon for taking me to the airport as it was good option more or less on the way to the airport. I got some carne asada, potato, egg, & plantains. All were very good. My friend was impressed. They were a little slow as I remember we had some time but still I did need to catch my flight. If I was back over here, I'd consider enjoying their great food again.

Very easy 5 star review to write - I'll definitely be back for their weekend brunch special!…read more I met with a group of friends for their $35 bottoms brunch on a Saturday; this includes a wide array of bottomless tapas and greatly discounted drinks ($1 mimosas, $5 margaritas, $5 sangrias). The food was really really delicious. While the first wave of tapas took a little longer than expected to come out of the kitchen, the rest of our dining experience was smooth as butter. Every dish I tried was wonderful - the steak breakfast bowl, chicken tostada, and beef sliders really stood out in a special way. Each dish was seasoned well and came out hot; some of the tapas came out in fairly large portions (like the beef bowl and papas) and should be shared between a few people. I appreciate how expansive the menu is; we ate like kings and queens and barely got through tasting half the menu. The drinks came out quickly and were well made. They offered all sorts of flavored mimosas and margs (at a small upcharge); I stuck with classic OJ mimosas but friends at the table loved trying the variety of options. Overall, service was great. Our waitress was attentive, quick, and kept great track of all the tapas we ordered. As I mentioned, the flow and timing of receiving our first round of food could've been improved - but it didn't ruin the experience. Looking forward to my next brunch here!

Overall: 3/5 The food was good and well presented but…read morelackluster. The environment and decor was comfortable. Food: 3/5 The price of the tapas given the size and overall flavor was more than I am willing to pay to go back with the exception of their brunch buffet which opens up the entire menu for 2 hours at $35. Ambiance: 5/5 Amazing! I love the decor, layout, natural lighting, and the plethora of seating next to windows. As soon as I entered, I felt like I could sit down there all day and read a book, study, or just chat with friends. Service: 5/5 The staff was incredibly kind and hospitable. As soon as I walked in I felt comfortable and welcome.

Atlacatl is one of the Latin restaurants that has lasted decades in the Arlington area for a good…read morereason. Solid menu choices and consistency. The staff are eager to please the customer. I visit here at least once per month for the homely atmosphere and good vibes.

As always great food and fast service. Great takeout spot! Would recommend to others.read more

Best tacos al pastor ever! from south MD to all Virginia!! Muy rico todo! Soy de Guatemalaread more

Such a great find! My family ordered the birria tacos, chicharon, papusas, and tres leches cake…read more Birria tacos: great portion but needs a stronger flavor Chicharon: so tender and soft! wasn't dry at all and will def be back for this Papusas: The chicken didn't have much flavor but the bean and cheese one was really good. I liked pairing the chicken one with the curtido, complimented eachother really well Tres leches cake: one of the better ones i've tried, super soft and moist, not overly sweet I thoroughly enjoyed everything I had here!

This place is amazing and the staff are super sweet :) Prices are super fair too, especially for…read morethis area. Highly, highly recommend their half chicken, it's super moist and the flavor is 10/10. I'm not Peruvian but I am Latin American and have eaten Peruvian chicken probably 1x a week on average the last 5 years and this is my favorite spot by far. And you know it's good because it's mostly Latinos eating there whenever I go lol

A solid Peruvian restaurant, staff was friendly and food was decently good. My Abuelita's friend…read moretold her about this place and she was super excited to finally visit and try!

The food was so damn good I forgot to take pictures! My go to is always 2 pork papusas and a side…read moreof white rice. They are made to order and also have options like cheese only or chicken. The good comes out after about 10-12 minutes, so if you order take out you can wait in your car until it is ready. This is a local favorite and it's no wonder why. The food is fresh and has so much flavor. Can't wait to go back!

Sometimes I feel sad. This is no ordinary type of sadness. This sadness can only be treated with…read morePupusa Since one of my favorite Pupuseria in the area closed out. I found Sofia's and honestly it hits the spot like a baseball hits for home-run. As soon as you enter this place you feel so welcomed. This is one of those spots where it feels more like home than anything. Your order is ready even before you know it. Now let's get to the pupusas. I got the chicken cheese pupusas. These are crispy on outside, cheesy and warm on the inside. Right after the first bite you can tell that these are made of love. The amount of sauce and cabbage you get is more than required so that is always a plus. I have also tried a burrito from this place and that was equally delicious. I highly recommend this place to all. 5/5 because why not?

Haven't had a good burrito in a long time, this hit the spot. Very good salsa. Really nothing more…read moreyou can ask for in terms of menu, quality, and environment. Still will never be over the whole $4 a taco thing but it's unfortunately becoming more and more defensible.

I ordered 4 tacos to-go: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Pastor and Birria. The flavor was great (Carnitas…read morewas my least favorite), but everything was soaked in grease. Nice portion size for the price but I don't think I'll be back.