This was the first time we had tried Peruvian food, and we didn't know what to expect. We didn't…read morerealize the food would be so delicious! The Pollo a la Brasa chicken was amazing, as was the lomo saltado. And the service was great! Jessica helped us so much, and the atmosphere was fun because we happened to catch the end of a World Cup game. So tasty we devoured food before I remembered to snap a pic. Will come again!

Unfortunately, we had a really disappointing experience picking up our order. My girlfriend went…read moreinside to get the food. The employee helping her was very rude and made her feel uncomfortable. She basically handed her the food, walked away without giving her the drinks we'd paid for. My girlfriend was confused about the container, and instead of just explaining, the employee copped an attitude and walked off. She was left standing there until another staff member stepped in to help. I'm not trying to blow this out of proportion, but customers shouldn't be treated like they're an inconvenience just for asking a basic question. Very unprofessional, really disappointing service.

If you love some good old fashion nachos this is the place to try so far everything I've gotten has…read morebeen spot on good

Vibrant ambiance with delicious Carne asadas!! It tastes homemade. They offer a variety of drinks,…read moreincluding the Jamaica, which is sweet and refreshing

The food is always great when I come here! The service is always nice as well as the staff, always…read morewelcoming! My favorite is pictured here! The shrimp are also amazing! Please stop by! Guaranteed great food! See ya tomorrow :)

Best pupusas I've ever had. I've been chasing that rush since I have moved and still can't find a…read morepupusa that scratches that itch. Cant wait to return to VA and stop by again

Authentic Peruvian flavor that feels like home…read more I visited Sabor a Barrio while visiting from California, and as a Peruvian, I was so happy to find a place that truly felt like home. The first time I went, I had jalea de mariscos and a chicha morada absolutely amazing! Crunchy, flavorful, and fresh. The second time, I ordered tallarín saltado and it was just as delicious. My friend had arroz chaufa a lo macho on our first visit (so good and full of flavor!) and the second time she got tallarines a la huancaína con carne another tasty combo. The food was rich, authentic, and made with care. Peruvian food will always be my favorite, and this place reminded me why. The service was also wonderful the server was kind enough to give me a little extra chicha morada to take home. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a true taste of Peru in Virginia!

Everything food, the service was ok, o Lu one person serving more than 7 tables. Ambiance terrible…read moremusic extremely loud. I didn't know if I was at a family restaurant or discotheque. Ever I will pit a foot there again

The soups are great, service is okay. Nothing to expensive. Friendly environment! I would ask for…read moreme attention while finishing but over all fenomenal place. I would recommend to anyone with a spanish taste buds.

My 1st experience was of the two star variety…read more There are a dozen family owned latino restaurants in Manassas. They are all a little different in that they are representative of different regions of South & Central America. This happens to be of the Guatemelan variety. El Quetzal is the colorful national bird and the name of their currency. I ordered the chicken tacos. Pretty simple and straight forward right? Well...not so fast my friend. The first lady that came by my table spoke excellent english. She took my drink order and I told her I wanted sweet tea. She said we don't have that but I can mix the tea with our sweet lemonade which I thought was a great idea...you know Arnold Palmer style. When she came back with the glass it was just lemonade...very sweet lemonade. A few minutes later another lady came by who only spoke Spanish. I told her in spanish that the other lady took my drink order...so she wanted to take my food order. I pointed at the menu and told her I wanted the three soft chicken tacos. She looked at me with 'that look'. And you know what I'm talking about. I then told her in spanish, tres tacos de pollo. She then said OK and I said 'sin ceballo' no onions she smiled and said OK. So, I waited, there were only three other tables at 1130a for lunch on a Friday. I was watching Univisons spanish version of the Jerry Springer show....can you say drama? After about five minutes the 1st lady comes by with chips and salsa. At 1st taste I thought the salsa was of the Pace variety, she told me it is was home made. When I got the tacos they were filled with grilled onions; I picked them off. I liked that they put the pico de gallo on the side along with the lettuce & tomatoes and delicious and fresh quacamole. When I asked for my check the english speaking waitress asked me how was my meal. I told her that it was all good except for the onions on the tacos. She said the other girls english wasn't very good. I didn't bother to tell her that I said 'sin ceballo'. When the check came she took off the charge for the beverage. I doubt I go back here, there are just too many other choices.

Ok, I agree with another review I read. The pupusa's do lack flavor, and the salsa roja has no…read moreflavor. BUT the tamales are wonderful and so delicious!! The service was great as well! These two made up for my visit.

I'm thinking this may be the last time I order from here...just no longer good like it used to be…read more The pupusas didn't even taste as good and smaller from what I remembered. Sopa de mondongo was super greasy and didn't taste fresh.

We found this place by accident .It's a fantastic Mexican Restsurant . We ordered Margarita. It…read morecame in a huge glass with orchid lime and orange slices . They put in lot of alcohol. We ordered their lunch special Chimichanga and I ordered their rice fish that came with chicken , beef and shrimp and vegetables .OMG!! Too yummy perfectly cooked huge portions. Me snd my husband finished it all!! We os led our chimichanga . They serve fried tortillas with three kind of sauces as soon as you enter .Server Mario was friendly so was the hostess and manager . Defiantly going bank again .

The best Mexican food in my life, docking a star only because the service was not amazing and we…read morehad to get our bill corrected 3 times. Understandable being a Saturday night but I do plan on coming back on a weekday to try more things when it's less packed. Make a reservation if you're going on a weekend! Try the sushi and shrimp tacos 10/10.

Food - was fantastic! I had the mixed fajitas and they were the best I've ever had! We were a party…read moreof 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.

The food overall wasn't bad, and I want to give credit to our server Kirby, because he was great…read moreand 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.