Awesome spot! My new go-to restaurant in the area. Great food (and drinks!), and excellent service. Ask for Dora -- she's always treated us very well, and I highly recommend sitting down at her bar. I will definitely be back. Thanks Dora! read more

Had a great experience at Don Luis Restaurant! The food was delicious, full of flavor, and came out fresh and hot.i ordered pozole it was amazing and the tacos de flauta were sooooo good But what really made our visit stand out was our waitress, Dora. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from start to finish. You can tell she truly cares about her customers, and that kind of service makes all the difference. We loved everything about this place and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend asking for Dora if you go--she's amazing! ¡Tuvimos una excelente experiencia en Don Luis Restaurant! La comida estaba deliciosa, llena de sabor, y llegó fresca y caliente. Pero lo que realmente hizo especial nuestra visita fue nuestra mesera, Dora. Fue increíblemente amable, atenta y nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos desde el principio hasta el final. Se nota que realmente le importan sus clientes, y ese tipo de servicio hace toda la diferencia. Nos encantó todo de este lugar y definitivamente volveremos. ¡Lo recomendamos mucho! Si van, pidan a Dora--¡es increíble! read more

Literally the most authentic tacos I've had in a long time -- straight-up perfection. The flavors hit like you're standing on a street corner in Mexico, no shortcuts, no watered-down seasoning. Fresh tortillas, juicy meat, and that real homemade taste you can't fake. Hands down the best tacos around. If you haven't tried them yet, you're seriously missing out. read more

Our family attempted to dine at Don Luis with our two service dogs and were denied entry by the manager. The manager demanded service dog identification and insisted that we provide a physical ID card before he would allow us to enter the restaurant. We explained that the ADA does not require service dogs to be registered, certified, or carry identification cards, and that businesses are not permitted to require such documentation as a condition of entry. Despite this, the manager continued to insist that a physical card was required and refused to allow us to dine. What was most concerning was that this was not a brief misunderstanding. We spent considerable time attempting to explain the ADA requirements and were repeatedly told that a physical service dog ID was required before we could enter the restaurant. We ultimately left without dining. No family should have to debate federal disability access laws with restaurant management simply to have a meal. I hope ownership takes this matter seriously and provides ADA training to management and staff so that future guests with service animals are treated respectfully and in accordance with the law. read more

Back to Don Luis for a second visit, and it was even better than the first! If I only had the complimentary salsa and chips alone it would have been worth the visit. Ordered a Chile Relleno, the cheese version, very good. Fried ice cream for dessert sealed the deal! Our food server Adora was adorable! read more

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The food was AWEFUL!! The flank steak was tasteless and way toooo hard and tough. The tortillas were store-bought quality not house-made. My steak was supposed to come with avocado they forgot it. When they bought it, part of it was black. I requested for extra pico and got a extra rice instead. The birria had too much cheese, it would be you choke. Our waitress didn't even come to check on us after our food came out. Worst of all, it was overpriced food. This restaurant definitely ruined our July 4th dinner. read more

Birria tacos. That's all I have to say. Okay, there's also great service, yummy margs, and a cute aesthetic. read more

Don Luis - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Seafood burrito is 11/10 - fantastic. Don't forget guacamole and salsa picante either. They don't disappoint. read more

I'd give this restaurant an overall 2 out of 5. Price / Portion Size: 1/5 The food is significantly overpriced for the portion sizes. You get about half as much food as you would at Guapo's, yet pay roughly 50% more. Service: 2/5 Our waitress was not particularly friendly, and she got my daughter's order wrong. Mistakes happen, but there was no apology or acknowledgment of the error, which was disappointing. Food: 2/5 The food was underwhelming. After eating the tacos here, I found myself wanting to stop by Taco Bell afterward to cleanse my palate and I don't even like Taco Bell. If you're looking for quality tacos, this isn't the place. I'd recommend sticking with Guapo's or Taco Bamba instead. read more

Got the Steak & Al Pastor Tablazo tacos (10) . Spice and flavor were all there. Go easy on the red sauce. read more

Don Luis - Family Tablazo 10 Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

This restaurant used to be really affordable with really good quality food over the last three years that I have eaten at this place they have added random influencer foods and their prices have spiked so ridiculously high that this place is just unreasonable not to mention the service is very half assed the Molcajete comes with only like three shrimp and barely any chorizo or meat and it's like almost $50. Atmosphere is fine read more

Wonderful service from the very beginning. Everyone is friendly and very attentive to your needs. The establishment itself is cozy inside and aesthetically pleasing. The food is also very delicious and we will definitely be frequenting! read more

Great Mexican restaurant the decoration is incredibly nice and looks amazing. They always play great music, and have outdoor seating. The food is good and the menu has pictures of the food which is helpful. The service is good, it tends to get quit busy at times and you will have a hard time finding a seat if you don't arrive early. read more

worst experience ever and they were racist, and when we tried to talk to the manager his statement to is was we can leave. We were so excited to try this new spot only to be treated horrible, I am so hurt and if I could leave zero stars I would. the salsa tasted awful and the server went out his way to not serve us with glasses as if we would contaminate the cups, mind you we looked behind the bar and they had plenty of glasses. read more

Ordered the chef soup which is listed as boneless. Not only did it have bones, it looks uncooked. Made my stomach turn. Also a quarter of the soup had spilled into the bag. read more

Don Luis - Chef soup - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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We always go to Don Luis for a hassle-free meal, good drinks, and a relaxing but fun time. The the staff is always great and they just let us have a good time. We never feel rushed, and we always lose track of time because we're just having fun. Moises was great, he kept checking on us without feeling intrusive. read more

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I have reviewed this place in the past. It's always been good. Today was truly the best. The Birria with rice and beans so good. My husband loved the asada chimichanga. My son even enjoyed his kids meal. Everyone from the hostess, the waiter and the owner service was fantastic. Martin made it feel like home. Thank you to the whole staff for such a good experience. read more

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Dora, our server, was extremely attentive and helpful on out first visit to Don Luis. She suggested the molcajete and it was delicious! We will be back to try the menudo! read more

This was an amazing Mexican Restaurant! This place was very colorful and very comfortable. The music was on point. The food and drinks were excellent. I drove an hour to come enjoy this beautiful place. Our server was as Thony, he was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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This was my 2nd time at Don Luis since they took over the location for El Paso, and both times the food and service have been reliably great. They kept the hand carved and painted chairs, so with all of the other over the top decor, it makes for a very fun ambiance. The food and vibe is more Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican, but there's nothing wrong with that. I got the Plato Azteco, which was absolutely delicious. We sat at the bar, and the highlight was our bartender, Dora. She flies around making drinks, answering phones, taking care of customers, cleaning her station, and does it all with genuine warmth. She embodies what the hospitality industry should strive to be. read more

Don Luis - Plato Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Went for lunch and overall it was good. Sat at the bar. Dora who was the server was very nice and helpful. The taco salad was good. The cauliflower taco though was a total miss. It had very little cauliflower (mostly corn) and wasn't flavorful. Seemed like sitting at the bar for happy hour would be fun. read more

We've ordered before and enjoyed the food. Usually get the 20-pack of tacos.... However, this time, every taco fell apart. Beans were not as good either. Very disappointing and not sure if we'll go back. read more

BLUF: Service was good. Food was ok tasting. Visual appeal-50/50. Sense some quality issues in the kitchen need resolution. Booze was tasty but expensive for a glass not fully filled. Let's start at the beginning. The chips and salsa. What I live for when looking forward to some good Mexican food! Yuck for the chips. Very bitterly rancid but crispy. Red salsa tasty. Green salsa would make your face shrivel up from all the salt. The drinks. Tasty, but you end up feeling kinda cheated because the glasses aren't fully filled with the actual drink but amply filled with ice. At $12 each, for a few ounces of a mixed drink, you're left feeling rather thirsty. The atmosphere. It's nicely decorated, and seems roomy. We were seated in the bar for a late lunch. It wasn't very crowded. TVs everywhere in the bar. A good place to hang out for a beer and a sports-filled afternoon maybe? The food. Hmmmm. While the food wasn't awful, it wasn't very memorable. One dish looked a bit gross when it arrived at the table and it was way too salty. And the other looked ok, but there wasn't much to it, including flavor. When I think of a chimichanga, I'm looking forward to a substantially filled burrito (at least rice, beans, deliciously-seasoned meat, guac, salsa or sauce, cheese or no cheese) fried perfectly in fresh oil. What I got was mostly a deflated flour tortilla filled with maybe a tablespoon and a half of dry shredded meat. Worth the drive? Ummm, probably not. A couple other tables with big groups sounded like they were enjoying themselves, but our two-dish lunch resulted in both of us thinking we'd not return any time soon. read more

Don Luis - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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I had lunch there today. The food was delicious! The server was also the bartender and he was very pleasant. I had the quesafajita...lots of flavors. Will definitely go back. read more

We had a delicious earlyish dinner with great service Thursday. We were camping about 20 minutes away at Bull Run. Glad we went! Highly recommend the margarita flight, choriqueso, guacamole, and the special fajitas for two. Tres leches for dessert was also excellent and made in house. Pedro was our waiter and very efficient and personable. He lauded our choices as being the best items on the menu, too! PS The restaurant is spacious, with a large side room available for private parties for up to about 40. read more

Don Luis - Margarita flight, chips and salsa, regular sized guac, large Modelo draft. Forgot to take pics of the rest! - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

I wish this place would go back to its original menu/style. Really preferred that traditional menu and being able to mix and match items. Now it's all focused on drinks rather than food. read more

Don Luis is close to my home, and the recent reviews look good, so my wife and I decided to try it out. The atmosphere is fiesta, the menu is broad, and the food is tasty, apparently made with fresh ingredients. That being said, the prices are higher than I expect in a Mexican restaurant, but it's 2026, so maybe not unexpected. The service is friendly and attentive, but also obvious in upselling the already pricey drinks and extras. We ordered the large guacamole, which was fresh and tasty, but not what I would call large - I probably would never order the small one, having seen that. The fajitas were really good, and the portion was big enough to share, but you might want to request extras on the condiments and tortillas, because the amount they bring you is not proportionate to the sizzling peppers and onions (with some meat in there, but again not enough in proportion. Overall, I feel like this place gets more money out of you than the food is worth, and being solicited to upgrade throughout your meal, as well as the heavy-handed request for a five-star Google review, doesn't enhance the overall experience. It's tough to find a genuine, affordable Mexican restaurant anymore. read more

Really good Mexican food at affordable prices if you order with strategy. We came here after a pumpkin patch event in the area and were pretty hungry and cold. Inside, the place is very clean and almost seems like it was renovated recently. The waitress was very attentive and helpful. The drinks were great. We got a margarita flight so we could try the various flavors they had available. I was hungry and got both a chicken meal (similar to Chori Pollo) and street tacos that I shared with the table. I believe we got 10 street tacos which helps bring down the unit cost and make the final bill more reasonable. Overall, excellent restaurant and highly recommended. read more

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Food and service were incredible. Moises was our server and he was amazingly knowledgeable about the entire menu and very attentive. One drawback: It's more expensive than most other Mexican restaurants. read more

Tacos were terrible overloaded with onions and had no cheese. Very small and gone with 2 bites. $15 sangria in regular size glass. Pay extra for chips and salsa. Bright light like a fast food place over table then the waitress lights a small candle that was unnoticeable considering the glare of the light over table. Too expensive considering the small portions, unappetizing food, and lack of comfortable atmosphere. Not that many patrons in restaurant Friday evening so I'm guessing most locals know to stay away. You've been warned! read more

Great food! I love the CA chicken salad and the queso :) Always very friendly service and clean. read more

Love this place. Been here a couple of times and food has been consistently delicious and well prepared-even the take out orders. Price for value is also respectable. They have Lunch specials and that Molcajate entree for two can definitely be shared by 3 or more people. Their Al Pastor taco is a fave of mine and the Margarita flights are a must each trip. You get to choose 4 different flavors for the flight. The watermelon and the spicy margs are definite winners. Place is clean and spacious. They have patio/outdoor sitting as well. Service has been friendly and efficient. If you're looking for an affordable, delicious, and authentic Mexican fair in Centreville, then Don Luis is worth a shot. read more

Don Luis - Molcajate for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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The ambiance is very nice, Dora is very attentive. The salsa for the chips has a slow heat which is very good. I can't wait to come back and have an entree. read more

Dora was an amazing server and went out of her way to take care of all of us. Food was delicious from the loaded nachos to the quesadillas!! -Robin Mungo read more

Had the margarita flight and a chicken quesadilla. Quite tasty! service was quick and attentive. The atmosphere was clean and inviting.

Host was MIA so it took over five minutes to get seated despite being 90% empty. Waitress was trying way too hard to up sell every item on the menu. Never refilled the "endless" chips and salsa either. A tad too pushy for my liking. When I told her I needed a few more minutes she stood next to me which was awkward. Tacos were not bad, but nothing special. The margarita was average too. read more

Sat at the bar to try and place a to go order because nobody picked up the phone when I tried to call. Twenty minutes later nobody had said hi or even given a glance at the one guy sitting at the bar. I left and with me left my business forever. read more

We stopped by on a whim. The food and service were a WONDERFUL surprise! Our family enjoyed birria, kid cheese quesadilla, and a burrito salad (FLAVORFUL)! Miguel's customer service was timely and personal. We observed his teammates provide the same top notch service to other tables too. We will be back! read more

Our family loves this place ... food is always on point + awesome! Pedro is our favorite server: he's attentive and caring. Thanks for the love, Don Luis! read more

My husband and I went about a week ago, we had Pedro for a server and he was great! The food was so delicious so we excitedly brought my brother in law back with us to try it. Unfortunately Pedro was not working tonight so the service was not as good. Our waitress was ok at the beginning of the meal but became very pushy once our food came. We then requested to split the bill between two cards (since my brother in law ate way less than my husband and I, we didn't want him to cover our share) the waitress charged the cards very incorrectly and said she could not fix it for us. The manager came over to help (or so we thought) but all he said was "sorry you're upset", it wasn't helpful at all. We were very disappointed with how it was handled and won't be returning. read more