Went here with a large group for Cinco de Mayo, and it was an excellent experience. I got the pollo…read moreen mole negro, and it was absolutely delicious. I'd return just for that! The drinks were excellent, too...everyone enjoyed the margaritas. Superb service: I never saw the bottom of my water glass, even though we were a large group. They kept the chips and salsa topped up. I'll definitely be back!

I do love me some Mancha…read more 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Food 4.8/5 Beverage 4/5 Service 4/5 Parking & Wait time Drinks: 4.8/5 Carajillo & Margarita Fresca were yummy. The Horchata could use more depth. The NA Fresca is flavorful & fresh. Starter: 5/5 The Salsa is chef's kiss. Pricey, one small serving for the table, $4.00 per serving after. Burrazo: 4/5 Big boy food, lots going on, not as flavorful as I would like but delicious. Ench Mole: No rating because I cannot compare to other references or understanding of what to expect - it was a 3/5 for my personal flavor interest. Tacos: 4/5 Al Pastor 3/5 Birria (lacked flavor) 5/5 Octopus, soft and flavorful. A little inconsistent in cut, I prefer the larger chunks. 4/5 Lengua Sides: 3/5 Beans, girlfriend's do rate these higher than I. 4/5 Rice Churros: 1/5 Greasy, that's all I taste. The caramel sauce is very salty and almost burnt tasting. Chocolate sauce is standard but taste like Hershey's chocolate syrup.

Service was great and the Birria tacos were excellent! Very nice ambiance and all the employees…read morewere very friendly.

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a neighborhood Mexican…read morerestaurant to a Michelin star fine dining experience. If a place delivers quality food, represents its cuisine well, and exceeds expectations for its setting, that earns a high rating from me. We recently visited Casa De Avila in Leesburg, and I have to start with the horchata because it was truly the star of the meal. I am of Mexican heritage, my mom is Mexican, and I grew up drinking homemade horchata. This one tasted just like it should. It was creamy, clearly made with milk and condensed milk, with that soft sweetness and a gentle hint of cinnamon. It honestly tasted homemade, and that alone made me smile. Now, it is hard for me personally to give most Mexican restaurants 5 stars, and that has more to do with my background than the restaurant itself. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and grew up eating incredible home cooking from my mom, who is an amazing cook. That naturally shapes my expectations. In the DMV area, it has been tough to find truly authentic Mexican flavors. With the exception of La Jarochita, and Mancha Cocina Mexicana, which is more elevated but very well done, good Mexican food can be hard to come by here. All that said, Casa De Avila serves very good food and is probably the best I have found in this category locally. The sopes were made fresh, which makes a huge difference in both flavor and texture. The tacos were solid overall. The asada was very good, well seasoned and flavorful. The al pastor was good, but it did not quite have that deep, traditional flavor you get from proper trompo style preparation. The esquites were also tasty, and the kids loved that they added hot Cheetos. That is a trend we saw in Los Angeles years ago, so it felt fun and nostalgic to see it here. If I could offer one suggestion, it would be about the salsa. The salsa served tasted more like a bottled style Mexican salsa. I would love to see a true house made salsa roja or salsa verde, the kind where you char the tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, and onions before blending. That deep roasted flavor is such a big part of authentic Mexican cooking and would elevate the whole experience even more. The service was amazing from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and the staff really helped make the experience even better. Overall, Casa De Avila is doing a lot right. The food is flavorful, the horchata is exceptional, and it stands out in an area where good Mexican food is not easy to find. While my personal background makes me a tough critic, this is still a place I would happily return to. A solid 4 stars.

Amazing true Mexican menu. Large portions and great staff making certain you are happy and full!read more

Four stars, maybe even 4.5! I stopped by for an early lunch on a Saturday at the Leesburg…read morelocation. It has a spacious dining area and is brightly-lit. I ordered 3 tacos: chicken adobo, carnitas, and Al pastor. All came on two corn tortillas. While the tortillas were on the small side, the meat portions were generous. The chicken adobo and carnitas came with a lovely garnish of white onions, radish, and green onions. I mixed and matched the salsas from their salsa bar. All of the tacos were excellent, but there's room for a little improvement (of course, I will have to go back to try the other varieties and to gauge, over time, if there is any improvement). The carnitas would have been fantabulous if the cooks had put on a little bit of crispified char during their time on the flat-top. The al pastor could use a little more spice in its marinade. As it was, it seemed like it was shredded meat, more akin to the carnitas. All in all, really good tacos, and if I'm driving over to Leesburg again, I'll definitely plan this as a lunch stop.

Stopped by this weekend for their happy hour tacos and was really impressed. The tacos were fresh,…read moreflavorful, and perfectly seasoned, with generous portions that put other spots in the area to shame. I also loved the downstairs lounge, it's a great place to kick back on the couches and catch a game on their multiple flat screens.

When you're looking for street style Mexican food in Leesburg, look no further than the Señor Ramon…read moreTaqueria! I'm hooked on the traditional spicy seared pork and pineapple Al Pastor tacos. I recommend the chile de arbol sauce if heat fits your tastebuds. The service is always amazing with Sarahi bar tending, and Alicia and Angelica cooking over the flat top grill. Cheers!

Update! Friggin great pupusas. I promised to come back for lunch. Great. Now I'm going to…read moreexplore the bakery and some other meals. Note: crazy parking lot. Not that it's an issue but Spanish prefered.

They have a wide variety of baked goods and Salvadoran food/entrees. Nice pupusas but nothing…read morespecial. They mixed up my fajita order and they put in mixed instead of steak. The meat was admittedly a bit dry, but it was a good amount of protein. The tortilla that they give you with your fajita order was very thick, which is traditional, but just keep that in mind when you're ordering that you might get a very dry thick tortilla. Very affordable.

My sister and I had lunch here and very much enjoyed the food. The service was efficient and…read morepleasant. Helpful to know some Spanish. Nice variety of dishes. It's a plain place in a small strip mall. Nothing fancy but if you like Central American food, a good place to try. We will go back.

El servicio a cliente es PESIMO, PESIMO, PESIMO. La mujer que me atendió es una grosera, con mala…read moreactitud, amargada que no sabe para nada sobre servicio al cliente.

I was in the area and really wanted GST (Gas Station Thai = Thai Pan in Leesburg), but couldn't…read morefind a place to park. Then while driving around that gas station looking for a spot to park, I smelled some amazing Pollo a La Brassa and saw La Chocita behind the gas station. That smelled drew me in! The folks inside were friendly and sat me promptly. I ordered a quarter chicken and she immediately told me she didn't have any chicken today (I think she meant not ready yet). I said I smelled it and that's why I came in, so she said to wait and went in the back. She came back and said she had chicken, so I assumed the fresh, amazing smelling chicken I came in for that was being cooked was ready. Well, what I got was yesterday's chicken which seemed to be re-heated. It was dry and flavorless... very boring. No spices to be seen or tasted - So very disappointing! The beans that came with it were decent... not a lot of flavor, but great texture and still good. The salad was fresh, their "dressing" was the typical mayo-based sauce and it was ok. Overall - Nothing at all exciting about this visit... I left disappointed.

I was craving some Peruvian chicken and stumbled on this place. My friend recommended it and since…read moreI was in Leesburg, I thought I'd give it a try. The parking lot needs some work, it's not paved. Apparently this place has been in business for over 20 years, they could improve in this area. You start with complimentary chips and salsa. This wasn't bad. I started off with horchata, very good. I had half a chicken all dark meat with yucca and rice. The chicken was pretty good. Flavorful, juicy, tender. The yucca was the perfect texture, crispy exterior, soft interior. The rice was okay. The sauce both white and green could use some work. I'll say, their sauce doesn't come close to super chickens sauce. We dined in. The place was clean. The server was nice. They checked on us multiple times throughout the meal. They have a extensive menu. I'll definitely come back to try out the other items.

I arrived at the restaurant around 12 PM on a Tuesday. The tables were mostly full, but the patio…read morewas empty and the turnover at tables seemed fast. I waited in line to place my order and it took a bit for one family to order but after a few minutes I was in front. Their menu didn't explicitly seem to have the birria tacos listed but I had seen that they were available every Tuesday on their website and they had an article printed about the birria tacos so I asked. The cashier let me know they serve birria tacos everyday! So I placed my order for two tacos and a tres leches. I grabbed water and sat down, expecting that they'd call out my name, but they actually serve your meals directly to you which was very nice! Someone also came around to bring the hot sauce rack to my table which was very nice, as I was interested in trying these. Everything was delicious. I loved the birria tacos, and the spicy hot sauce added a nice touch without being overwhelmingly spicy. The tres leches cake was brought to me at the end of my meal, and it was sweet and moist! Definitely a place to stop by if you're in the area!

Does Zocalo mean Joke in Spanish? It must as I was not impressed with this place at all. I did like…read morethat you could order different tacos in the combo. There was an 85 cent uncharge for shrimp and shrimp tacos are one of my favorites (al pastor being another in my top 100). It looked delicious but as I was eating, I realized there were only TWO shrimp in it... and they weren't big either. The Chorizo may have been the blandest (most bland) chorizo I ever had. It had zero redness and tasted like ground beef dusted chorizo spice (I think the Spice Girls kicked her out early, BTW). The chicken taco was decent and what you'd expect. For &17 for 3 tacos and can of Coke Zero, I was disappointed. I should have just gone to Sheetz for their 6 tacos for $6 instead. IYKYK! ;)

Had dinner here while in town and it was really good. I was staying in the area and La Perla was…read morewithin short walking distance. Greeted walking in and seated in the same minute. The place is festive and bright inside, an impressive menu with lots of options. After giving it a once over, started with a Michelada and a bean and cheese quesadilla, it was a really good start. La Perla is known for its seafood, so I went for the Branzino, whole fish head on. The fish was so tender and flaky, just delicious. Served with fresh guacamole, rice, and a salad, with some fresh tortillas. This was an excellent dish and worth a try. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the kind hosts and cold libation 01094

if ever I could feel reverse racism in Loudon County this is the place. They seemed as if they…read moredidn't want me in their restaurant and weren't very friendly at all. I ordered pupusa's and next day paid for it on the porcelain throne. I'm not racist phobia but I'm telling you they didn't like this gringo in their restaurant.

I came here with co-workers for dinner after a day of meetings. Being from Arizona, I wondered how…read moreauthentic the food here would be, but I quickly found that the food was delicious and the real deal. Our server was the real deal, too, and spoke with a wonderful accent that proved it. She was helpful and friendly, and the ambience was comfortable and fun. The chips had just the right amount of salt, and the salsa was tasty. I appreciated that one of the salsa options was flavorful without being spicy. (Don't worry; they have a spicy salsa, too, if you have a less tender palate than my own.) My entree, the Bandera Mexicana Enchiladas (with three enchilada sauces in the colors of the Mexican flag), was delicious and filling. I would gladly come back here if in the mood for Mexican food while in the area. Very glad to have visited!

Awesome house margaritas, best I have ever had. Not at all too sweet, but just enough with the…read morefresh lime tart taste. (And healthy amount of tequila) Fajita (chicken) were perfect with loads of onions and a big pepper, super flavorful. Warm chips and very good salsa. Plantains are normally not my jam, but these were fried to perfection. But the star of or visit was our server, Vilma. When you visit, ask for her. Absolutely the best! (Charming, knows her cooking, great recommendations) We left Texas and left some awesome Mexican and Tex-Mex behind. I think we found our taste of Texas here!