Cielo Rojo is a gem! The food is fantastic, and even those with dietary restrictions can eat like…read moreroyalty. The waitstaff is knowledgeable, kind, and generous. And the ambiance is warm and festive. One of my favorite ever restaurants. So grateful.

Happy hour at Cielo Rojo for the first game of the World Cup. Since Mexico was playing, it was…read morequite the place to be - even TV cameras showed up. What fun! $2 off cocktails wine and beer, so we upgraded to a fancy margarita, the Rosa. That's because it was pink with hibiscus. Beautiful edible flowers completed the portrait.

This is a hidden gem in Silver Spring. The ambiance is very cute and cozy. The decoration is a…read moretwist of old traditional Mexican style but modern. The tables are super cute with traditional tiles. They have modernized taking your order with a kioas. My food was delicious. I left nothing. The guacamole was my favorite. The chips not so much but they were good. Actually I lied my Mojito was the best!

I'd been meaning to give them a try because of the close location to home in Downtown Silver Spring…read moreand got my opportunity today before meeting a friend that was touring the apartment complex it's attached to. First, it's hidden and you could very well miss it with everything going on around the location like parked work trucks, trees and bushes. There is however lots of street parking and garage parking nearby. When I walked in, the place was completely empty but the employee working was friendly and quick to greet me and instructed me to the wall with screens to order. The menu is limited in my opinion, so I ordered the American Way tacos with chicken that only comes with cheese, lettuce and sour cream on the side. I added tomatoes for a $1 up charge and their taco salsa for another $1.50 up charge and they come 3 to an order. I also got a Jarritos fruit punch and my order came to a total of $19.60. While the dining area and bar is cute, I was quite disappointed with my food unfortunately. The chicken was flavorless and cold and given the price point, was absolutely not worth it. I would've been better off going elsewhere to get better tasting food for a fraction of the cost of the sub par tacos I had today. Perhaps I made a bad menu choice but I will not be going back.

This place is a hidden gym as it's located within a mall that from the street does not look like a…read moremall. I was working in this area and I had a taste for rolled tacos, so when I saw this place had Flautas, I had to try them. This place did not disappoint. The service was impeccable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There's plenty of seating on the inside, family-friendly, and their menu has a little bit of something for everyone to love. The 5 flautas were made fresh to order, were crispy and so delicious. It comes with a side of rice and black beans, which were also really good, but the star of the show were the Flautas. The chicken on the inside was tender and very flavorful. The meal comes with two sauces, a salsa verde and a salsa roja that tasted like it was adobo based and both complemented this dish well. I spent about 20 bucks, including the Jarritos fruit punch soda that I got as well. I will definitely be back here again to try some of the other menu options as I heard the barria dishes are also really good here. Highly recommend.

Great testing food. I wish the portions were a little larger, but the place is great!read more

Such a great little spot hidden between other restaurants along the Main Street in Silver Spring…read more The place is small so be cautious if you're planning on brining a large group. However, we went with a large group and the owner was able to accommodate but granted most of his business seemed to be carry out. The service was excellent and for the most part I would nothing took more than 15 minutes to come out. The food was all delicious especially the birria pizza. However, don't expect an actual pizza, it's actually a large birria quesadilla but still did not disappoint!! The prices are also reasonable considering the price of everything ! Highly recommend if you're looking for some authentic cuisine!

Go to taco loco, and you will see why people go loco for taco loco - pun intended. They say that it…read moreis hard to find good/authentic Mexcian food in the DC area, but I think I found it. Having lived in Tijuana, I have had the best birria tacos, and while Taco Loco's birria tacos are not better than what you can get south of the border, they are pretty darn close. They have a full menu in addition to tacos, we also had carne asada sopes. Service is friendly, nothing amazing, but it was friendly and efficient, especially only one young man was working the floor. Ambiance is a bit divey, but I think that's what makes the food taste so good. And a little secret - we liked the tacos so much we went back two days later for more. If you like authentic Mexican food then Taco Loco is a must try.

summary: a smallish taqueria located on the corner of Montgomery County, it thoroughly impressed…read morewith not just the food, but the "little things" along the way. Dining with kids can be challenging, so it's always nice when restaurants and staff are accommodating. The staff at Sabor Mixteca went above and beyond that. They were super fast with their service, but also showed warmth and kindness the entire time that made the meal delightful. The decor in the restaurant is vibrant and fun. They also had a clean, well-kept bathroom. The food was great. Everything came out in a timely manner and was excellently flavored and balanced. You could tell that this wasn't just like your run-of-the-mill taco joint. The flavors had a depth (especially the guisado) that brought things up a notch. But, like I was saying - although the food was great and memorable, I was really appreciative of how awesome the staff was and would love visiting again if we're in the area. Would definitely recommend.

Overall: small Mexican spot with welcoming and kind service, good food, fair prices, bright and fun…read moredecor, has a single stall inclusive restroom, a baby changing table, and high chairs I felt super welcomed by the employees here. They were all sweet, kind, and happy to help. The kids got cute kids cups with silly straws. Chips and salsa were not included. The chips and salsa were the only things we weren't impressed with. Everything else was delicious. My shrimp tacos were full and had great flavor. They fell apart while eating them, maybe if they had less sauce or the tortilla was grilled a little more it would have held up but they were so good I didn't even mind it. Our kids and my partner loved all of their food as well.

Oh, I can't believe I didn't leave a review for the spot, even though I've been a few times though!…read moreIt's been a while, but man are they delicious. I would describe them as a combination of classic and elevated Latin food. The vibe of the restaurant is very casual, but the presentation of many of the dishes takes it to another level. They also have a wide selection of beer and wine. I have had tacos, octopus, breakfast tacos, and tamales. Everything was flavorful and quite tasty. I will admit service was a little slow the last time I went, but given the weather and the fact that we weren't in a rush it wasn't a big deal. If you haven't been yet, you should go. The colorful presentation reminds me of Palette 22, and rumor has it they are expanding to the Ethiopian restaurant that closed next door. I hope that's true!

Nice ambiance and good brunch menu offerings. I didn't know that they only offered brunch during…read morethe weekend so I was a little disappointed as I wanted to try something more complex but we enjoyed what we ate. Could work on those fried plantains as they were a little soggy. The quinoa salad was good, a bigger portion would have been nice for the price paid and maybe if it would be easier to eat if served in a bowl. The chorizo sandwich was okay. Presentation and bread could be better. We left curious about their regular menu so we may give it a try some other time. Their staff were nice but not very knowledgeable about their menu items. They didn't really know how to answer my question about their vegan tres leches and told me it was not actually vegan after indicating it had condensed milk and heavy cream.

Absolutely a 5-star experience! From the moment I arrived, Lani made everything feel welcoming and…read moreenjoyable. The atmosphere was lively yet comfortable, perfect for sitting back and enjoying an amazing meal. The food was outstanding full of rich, authentic flavors that really stood out. The quesadillas were perfectly seasoned, and it was an overall experience

Pretty good tacos. I would come back because the tacos carnitas were pretty alright. I wouldn't get…read morethe tacos pastor again. They weren't bad but maybe this spot does other meats better. Also had the shrimp tacos that were decent. I guess "decent" would be how I describe the food here on this trip... But something tells me to go back and get something different. The tamarind juice was good! I do appreciate how much meat they give you for the carnitas.... And prices were acceptable here.

The food was excellent. The service was great! The owner was lovely! A pleasant dining atmosphere…read morewhere the music is not too loud to allow for conversation. Good prices too! Will definitely come back!!

The food was truly amazing and the staff wonderful, I have no idea why there was not a line out…read morethe door.