The food overall wasn't bad, and I want to give credit to our server Kirby, because he was great and really tried to help. Unfortunately, the way our concern was handled by the owner left a lot to be desired. We ordered the queso fundido and really did not enjoy it. To us, it tasted like fake Velveeta--very processed and not at all what we expected from queso fundido. When we asked to send it back, our server returned and told us the owner said there was nothing wrong with it and that we would still have to pay for it. He then asked if we could explain directly to the owner what we didn't like about it. I thought maybe there was a language barrier or misunderstanding, so I said absolutely and asked him to bring her over. About five minutes later, he came back and told us that she actually refused to come to the table and that he was trying to figure out what could be done. This was surprising as I looked back into the kitchen and saw her and we made eye contact and she still didn't come out. That was probably the most disappointing part of the experience. As the owner, if a customer has a concern--especially when they're willing to respectfully explain the issue--I would expect you to at least come over and address it. Since we were being told we had to pay for the queso anyway, I asked for it to be remade. Unfortunately, the second one tasted exactly the same. Afterward, I looked through some of the other reviews and noticed that we weren't the only customers who didn't care for the queso fundido. Several other reviewers have made similar comments about the dip, so it seems we weren't alone in our opinion. Mind you, the dip was $14- menu needs to be updated. I also ordered the birria quesadillas, which came with only three small pieces for $16. They tasted okay, but I personally didn't feel the portion size matched the price. Overall, the food was okay and our server provided great service, but the owner's unwillingness to come out and address a customer concern really changed my impression of the restaurant. A little customer service and communication could have made a big difference in the overall experience. read more

Food - was fantastic! I had the mixed fajitas and they were the best I've ever had! We were a party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their food Service - was a bit slow but it was Cinco de Mayo and I don't think they expected the crowds. It took forever to get silverware even though we asked repeatedly Ambiance - was just like it should be at a Mexican restaurant should be. We haven't been there since it first opened and that was before Covid. We will definitely go more often! Hopefully on a less crowded day. read more

Service was not bad but everything food and drink-wise was just not good. Queso was $14 and it was suuuuper watery and bland. Tacos were below mid. As soon as I tried a little of anything, I had to grab the salt and put it everywhere and even then everything was blanddddd. The birria was okay but carne asada had no flavor. Beans and rice had no flavor though the presentation was there. Got house margaritas served in a long glass (never have I ever) and served with a cherry... and had TABLE salt on the rim (was charges 13.99 for a Night in Tulum drink). So weird I swear. I ate a few bites of eat taco and a few bites of the beans and rice to try it. Overall notttt good. And would not return. The first sign should have been walking in on a taco Tuesday evening and absolutely no one was in there. It was cute In there though. read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - House margaritas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

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Food portions are extremely small. Ordered shrimp tacos, which came with 3 tacos, rice and beans. The beans and rice were flavorless and the shrimp tacos had 2 shrimp only with a bunch of corn and cabbage. I will not visit again. read more

I've found this place because I saw on instagram that they were having an event where you can get a flash tattoo here. While waiting for the tattoo, I had lunch there. I ordered the birria tacos and it was delicious! There's so much meat on the tacos! As soon as we were seated we were given chips and salsa. It didn't take long for the food to come out either. My only downside is that it was a bit cold waiting in there for my turn for the tattoo. read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - Birria Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

We must have caught them at the worst time. The place was almost empty but we had very slow service, a lot of things forgotten like napkins, silverware, etc. Our server clearly was not entirely present. This is not your normal Mexican restaurant, and you may find the menu to be Confusing. If you're just looking for tacos, this is not it. If you're looking for sopes, and eccentric southern cuisine, then this is it. The salsa that comes with the chips is warm and tastes like onion soup. Nothing like the salsa most people are used to. The $6 margarita special is not bad. All of that to say that the food is actually really good. We ordered the appetizer sample as that really seemed like the safest bet. At $35 we got delicious Tacos, sopes, flautas, etc. Overall this is a soft four, mainly the menu needs work, better explaining things, better organized, and the service needs a lot of work. read more

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Don't go here it is not good anymore. We just went for lunch and ordered Queso Fundido and what we got was canned cheese. Also the guacamole is market price so ask as they change it. We ordered house margaritas but when the bill came the server charged us for the Organic ones. When I asked she said she made a mistake but when we talked to the manager he said new ownership has things running different. Was very confused about that statement but the fact he made the drink and when asked about the tequila used it wasn't what was in the organic. We were the only ones in the restaurant and service was bad, there was a light that was flickering that none took care of and the ambiance was not great at all. This use to be a good place but now avoid at all cost. read more

Great food and great margaritas. Service is superb. It really is a gem. I will definitely be back! read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - Enchiladas. One chicken and one beef with the red sauce and queso on the side. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

This place is really easy to find and in a good location. They have a lot of drink options and food options. We had fajitas and they were really good. I want to try the mini quesadillas and churro's but that will be for another day. It's comfortable inside but most importantly the food was good. read more

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We had an amazing server, the guacamole was FRESH, the fajitas were delectable, perfectly cooked with flavorful onions. The quality was excellent. I would recommend to everyone. 10/10. read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - Sizzling fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

I came here Friday Night with my wife. The food is never the problem the food is always good we've been coming here for years even with family. But this last time we came was just unacceptable.The server we had was Jorge O. Jorge was extremely rude and childish. He admitted to forgetting about us then proceeded to laugh about it in our face. Not apologizing or explaining himself. I would understand if they were busy but they had 3 other groups there including us. Jorge even messed up our order after me repeatedly telling him exactly what i wanted and when we told him he just looked at us as if it was our fault. No apology or anything again very rude. When my wife went to pay the bill she expressed she wanted to speak to a manger about the service. Jorge then got very ugly and nasty with her talking with his hands saying " and what" very unprofessional and rude. He then got a head chief because there was no Manager. He didn't even bother explaining fully on what he did to her. The head chief then told Jorge to give us the owners phone number. Jorge then tried to give us a fake number ! While still laughing in our face as if this was a joke. I then had to ask him personally to let me see the phone he had on file. He was bullying my wife and being very rude for no reason. We then get in contact with the owner and she tells us this is not the first complaint she has on Jorge. Which we do not understand why he still has a job here if he obviously can not be professional. read more

We love Uncle Rico's It's a solidly good texmex In the heart of Manassas One of our favorites! read more

I came here on a Sunday and the food was amazing and definitely was a cute inside/outside vibe given the area. The birria tacos were a hit and the fried plantains as an appetizer were really good too. My husband had the steak fajitas and said they were good but when he tasted my birria tacos and dipped them in the consommé he was sold about coming back for those. The drinks were good too, we had the mango and Mexican mojitos. Took away one star because the service wasn't amazing but also not bad. We had to ask two different servers for our check before it was brought to us. We will definitely be back again read more

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Off of Liberia in a strip mall, uncle Rico's cantina is a pretty decent place to get lunch. The birria tacos were tasty and my girlfriend enjoyed her fajitas. Service was very good and attentive. Would probably come back for a date night. read more

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Offputting. creepy place. TV's are broken, lighting is strobing and dim. Decided to completely dip when the waitress came to seat us, didn't say a word and just vaguely gestured at the seating area. Would it kill them to at least put on some music? read more

Dined here on a Saturday night. The taco platter was good, the milanesa and birria tacos were OK, and the burrito and plátanos were delicious! The birria was surprising though since the bulk of reviews are for it. The service was..ok. He was a teenager having to work on a Saturday so I guess it wasn't the most fun for him; I don't think he smiled once. The ambiance is the same. For the price point, I'm not sure I'd return. read more

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Drinks are excellent. I love this place! The atmosphere is amazing. The people are so friendly, I have not met one person that works there that has not had a friendly attitude. The place has been beautifully decorated. Since this was my first time here, I order a couple of my favorite dishes. Tacos and the trio fajitas both were outstanding this place is definitely worth it so go check them out. read more

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Hands down the best TexMex restaurant in Northern Virginia. As a lover of TexMex and having the experience of eating TexMex for years in Texas, this is the real deal. Everything was divine. The queso was pleasing, the birria quesadilla were everything! My mango margarita was just right. The waitress was helpful with her recommendations on what to try and friendly. The restaurant decor is festive with social media worthy backgrounds. I will be a frequent consumer here. read more

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Note: group order I ordered the carne asada tacos. they are such a classic dish and this place makes their tacos perfect. Don't forget to put the spicy sauces and lime on top of the tacos to get every yummy bite. I'm very impressed! Next time I will definitely get these again, and can't wait to try other dishes on the menu! read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - Carne Asada tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

The food and service were fantastic! I saw an Instagram story featuring the restaurant and went the same day. It did not disappoint. The queso is amazing, treat yourself! They have a lot of mixed drinks on the menu if that's your thing. read more

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I love the patio area of this place! Its super cozy and inviting! We tried this place out for the birria tacos but we also tried the lengua tacos. The birria tacos were really cheesy and we loved the side spicy salsas they gave us. I felt like the consome was just okay, it didnt really add too much flavor to the tacos. After added a bit more salt and like the tacos were yummy! Staff here are super friendly and you are also greeted with chips and salsa as soon as you sit down! We went here in on a weekday morning so I wasnt able to try out their drinks. But i can already imagine how good these drinks are! read more

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Stopped by this area with my sister to try birria tacos. Once seated, the server provided us chips and salsa to start off the meal. My sister and I ordered the birria tacos and lengua tacos. Birria tacos: crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. It was also filled with alot of meat too! Had to add some salt for more flavor though (4/5) Lengua tacos: one of my favorite tacos to order becuase lengua is so tender. Overall I thought the lengua tacos lacked flavor; however, once i added salt it was 10x better. The lengua tacos also came with a side of rice and beans making this a pretty big meal. (3/5) I would probably come back if I was in the area. The drinks look super extravagant and perhaps ill try it next time! read more

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Late lunch and the place was completely empty. Hard to gauge when it's off hours. Ordered the alambre and added a grilled jalapeño to it. Food came out piping hot with a side dish or guacamole/lettuce/tomatoes and shredded cheese. And 3 flour tortillas. The side of jalapeño ended up being two full grilled jalapeños. The portion was huge and could have fed two comfortably. I needed another 3 tortillas to even use up the meat. $1.99 for the two jalapeños.. reasonable $3.25 soda - a bit hefty $1.99 for three tortillas a little ridiculous A great meal. I just won't add any of the extras next time. read more

Everything is delicious!! Great service @Brian. Daily specials from taco Tuesday to Eff'd up Friday! read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - House Margarita pictured!! Everything is ridiculously delicious!!! Great service Brian! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Highly recommend this place!! The food is always fresh and full of flavor. The service is excellent!!! They have seating inside, outside on a little patio area, or a bar area. The place isn't too big but the ambiance is nice. Friendly staff that remembers you and greets you like family when you come back. read more

The food was good and the service was really good. Moses was excellent and friendly. I would recommend the house margaritas and chimichangas with the red hot sauce for your food. read more

Came here on a recommendation from my twin sister, they came here on a whim. Definitely a great place to eat!! The food tasted fresh, and the nachos were SO good!! Definitely our favorite meal. Everyone in our party loved their food dishes and it was a nice restaurant for all ages. Will be back! Service was good as well. Had to ask for a few things with the waitress, but overall it was good! read more

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Food is delicious and the service is outstanding. My family and I come here multiple times a month. Tonight we were served by Genesis who did an excellent job and I got the mexican torta that I just can't get enough of. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Great margaritas - we got the Azteca and the skinny with tajin rims and they were excellent. No strong tequila taste so they could definitely be dangerous! A bit costly at $13 and $14 but they seem to use fresh ingredients. For an appetizer, we got the queso and thought that while it was overpriced, it was very good. The chicken fajitas were very good and the birria tacos were classic (from my limited knowledge). Standard prices for those. Patio had a nice vibe and the staff was all very nice. If you have a choice definitely pick the patio as it's still warm in the winter and isn't as bright as inside. Our waiter made me feel like I was picking the best things on the menu which is always a good feeling when ordering at a restaurant for the first time. We will definitely be back to try the bacon wrapped shrimp! read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - Azteca margarita, birria tacos, Queso Fundido - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

We've been wanting to try this restaurant since my husband saw it on TikTok - & it did NOT disappoint! First off, the service was stellar. We hadn't even opened our menus before the chips and salsa came to the table. The waitress got our drink order right away and was on top of it. We had dinner plans later in the day, so we were just doing apps. We got the guacamole and mini steak quesadillas. All of the food was SO good. The guacamole was fresh and it was a huge portion. The mini quesadillas were by far the best quesadillas I've had. I went with the Uncle Rico's Margarita ($10) and it was delicious. We wished we could try more and will definitely be back! read more

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Food was inedible. Hubby didn't want to embarrass them so he had the food boxed up and threw it in the garbage outside the restaurant. Will never go back. read more

Service was beyond terrible. We were seated pretty quickly just to be ignored by several servers while they checked on the other tables surrounding us..not one, but 3 separate servers. Our Server didn't bring any water, napkins or utensils. Thankfully we flagged another server down for some napkins and she kindly helped us. The restaurant wasn't even packed compared to other restaurants, although maybe they aren't used to attending such a decent crowd. This is a place to come when you have ample time on your hands and don't mind mediocre service. The sandia margarita was really good though and tacos were decent. read more

Went there for a quick dinner & this place was a pleasant surprise. -Restaurant had nice environment & was well decorated. -Employees were super polite, courteous and our server was very attentive. -They allow dogs in outdoor/patio area. -Their drinks were wonderful. I highly recommend their watermelon margarita. -Food was delicious. I got the taco platter with shrimp, al pastor & birria tacos. All of them were delicious & well portioned. read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - Tacos Platter Birria burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

We were seated right away. Food was served hot and was full of flavor. We ordered the taco platter, enchiladas, chicken fajitas and steak fajitas. Well seasoned and delicious. Milton was our waiter very attentive kind friendly and checked on us regularly! The ambiance was festive with Latino music playing nice decor and colorful. Small quaint place. We will definitely return!! read more

This was a great experience! Our server was very friendly and attentive. We went on a Saturday around 2:00 and was lucky enough that we were seated right away. They have patio style doors and on this day it was a bit of an overcast but still warm so they had the doors propped open. It was a perfect day because it was hot or cold. We started with the Mexican platter and queso dip. Everything was delicious and filling. With the Mexican platter you get to choose your meets and you can have a combination of steak or chicken. I got the ginger Mojito. If you're a ginger lover like me, you will love it. It's made with fresh ginger. The plantains were fried just right and tasty. I ordered the flan to go. It was soooo good. Overall an amazing experience. We will definitely be back. We took pictures with uncle Rico. He's very photogenic read more

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Summary: the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Margaritas leave a fantastic impression To start off, we arrived when there was a group of 25 people taking up the entire staffs attention. If you travel in a group that size with children- it is Rude to the other patrons of the restaurant. Don't do it and take multiple servers IGNORE their tables. Not cool my boy. Moving on, to give you context, my fathers side is from Puebla MX and my mothers side is from Guadalajara MX. my point in mentioning that is to demonstrate to you, the reader, I have a strong foundation in Mexican cuisine and culture. The food here is 90% authentic with a strong leaning to MexicoCity cuisine. Amazing food. The bacon wrapped shrimp while not traditional you can find in Mexico now was/is absolutely one of the most amazing things I've tasted. I found the food amazing. I found the drinks on point. I found the selection, while limited, fantastic. This place is great if you have the time to wait for your food. The service was slow but our servers were kind and patient and very communicative I would recommend this place for a first date night or a fun place to go before moving on with your night in ghetto part of Manassas. read more

Had lunch with a co-worker at Uncle Rico's today and it was an excellent experience!  The staff there were all very friendly and attentive.  They knew the menu and did an excellent job telling us about it, as well as making suggestions.  The place looks great!  They're actually building a cool patio area that will have open an "breezeway" when the weather is nicer for some pretty decent alfresco dining! Their menu is pretty good and they have all the typical Mexican eats.  They executed everything we got perfectly!  Their free salsa and chips are excellent, as they are warm and fresh and the salsa is not only warm, but smokey as well.  Their guac was really good and featured very fresh avocados!  Their enchiladas platter was excellent, so was their taco platter and they do al pastor the right way, with pineapple!  They serve a side of some really tasty rice and a cool presentation of their refried beans with their platters too. Definitely look forward to going back! read more

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very good food, excellent service. I had the burrito, wife had tacos. Even the Ice Tea was fresh brewed. Next time, the Margaritas

Found this place a few weeks ago. Best tacos I've had in VA yet. Gorditas also delicious (not pictured). Great atmosphere, TVs on all walls,great music. Amazing customer service! All of the staff are friendly and helpful when it comes to menu suggestions. They all check on you, not just your server. Service is quick. All the sauces are fresh, all the food is so tasty. Very clean as well. I have also done take out, and their service is just as good over the phone! Thry work around your schedule to perfectly time the food so it's fresh and hot when you pick it up. Definitely my go to spot! read more

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Only get two stars cause my husband like their tacos (he was really hungry so factor that in). I got a burrito. A simple burrito but no steak, no chicken, no shrimp instead more beans. I said sort of vegetarian but I want everything that usually is in it like lettuce, tomatoes etc etc as listed on menu. Simple order turned into a mix of weird vegetables with no flavor. I found a carrot, chestnut, broccoli, beans, mushrooms etc etc. it's like they grabbed a bag of frozen asian mixed vegetables tossed it around on grill and packed it in burrito. Why chestnuts? Why broccoli? Why? read more

Uncle Ricos Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Manassas, Virginia