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    Uncle Ricos Cantina

    3.9 (178 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jonathan X.

    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.

    Elizabeth E.

    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.

    Sizzling fajitas
    Cassie L.

    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.

    Enchiladas. One chicken and one beef with the red sauce and queso on the side.
    Tyrone R.

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

    Birria Tacos
    Tamara W.

    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

    Birria tacos
    Andy C.

    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.

    Drinks
    Armistead J.

    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.

    Nicole B.

    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.

    Quesadillas birria
    Danielle H.

    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.

    Chips & salsa
    Christine K.

    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.

    Carne Asada tacos
    Christina V.

    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!

    Karen T.

    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!

    Rice and beans
    Kathy T.

    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!

    House Margarita pictured!!  Everything is ridiculously delicious!!! Great service Brian!

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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

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