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    El Aguila

    3.8 (209 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Erika E.

    Gracias por la increíble comida, la tormenta de nieve golpeó y estaban abiertos, ¡lo cual fue tan bueno! Tenía tanta hambre y la comida era tan buena que no tomé fotos. ¡Joshua es el mejor! Si está trabajando, solo debes saber que estarás en buenas manos. La comida estaba deliciosa y las bebidas se ven bien, ¡tendré que probar la próxima vez! El restaurante ofrece una excelente experiencia gastronómica con ropa informal. -tiny

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    Bansari S.

    We had a blast and believe we have found our "regular spot" to go get Mexican!! We loved the service and the food was delicious! The margs hit the spot for the sunny day and we have definitely gotten food from here as a pick up, so it was nice to have a sit down this time! The special touch that made me feel great as a mom was that they brought out my baby's beans first.. so that way I could feed her before our food came! That meant mama got to enjoy margs and enchilada while Baby hung out.

    Jade M.

    *decor was very low lit & pretty- fine dining aesthetic but there was so dress code & they were singing happy birthday at certain points. *service was good. Host was very professional. Had a little difficulty communicating at some points w server but we figured it out (wanted to make sure no nuts were in dish due to allergy). *food was fine/good. We need the opportunity to try more than just appetizers. This time we stopped for drinks and a few bar snacks. We ordered two small fried dishes and would like to come back to try a healthier & more elevated option! *cocktails were presented very beautifully (we got the flight that had mango, coconut, passionfruit and strawberry). Definitely on the sweeter side but so tasty! *bar looked small from around the corner but then realized it extended to the hallway that leads to the restroom. It has ample seating. We enjoyed our experience and want to come try what else this place has to offer! Such a lovely location situated close to our new area!

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    Rediet K.

    Cute neighborhood spot. Very lovely and busy. Service is super prompt and diligent. Good was satisfactory. I enjoyed their Lomo Saltado and my friend tried their Chimichanga. Their drinks were really good (and strong (extra stars)). I tried the spicy/jalapeño margarita, and my friend got their regular margarita. Their chips and salsa were bland for me. It's definitely a nice place for celebrations but also enjoyable for regular outing.

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    Crystal R.

    Found this place last month and it was a pleasant surprise! I love their customer service, drinks (STRONG), and fajitas! The ambiance is nice and price point is decent.

    Taco salad with beef

    I rated it a three stars because of the service. The waiters were nice but the service is slow. But the food is good!

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    Service was great. Great food, great ambiance. Reiinaldo was a good server with great initiative. Overall, it was a good time.

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    Great food, reasonable priced. Local so you don't have to drive far. I enjoy the appetizer sampler and the fajitas!

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    Excellent service, excellent food! I love coming here and enjoy every visit! I definitely recommend saving room for the Tres Leches.

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    The Service was amazing the food was very good and the server Daniel was very friendly would totally recommend.

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    Weak drinks. Two margaritas and didn't even feel a buzz. Good food. I had the steak fajitas.

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    Cielo Rojo - Come to mama, chicken tinga tostada!

    Cielo Rojo

    4.5(617 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    Really understand why this place is so popular! Came here with some friends and had a lovely…read moreexperience. We were sat right away and I was surprised at how big the restaurant is (way bigger than it looks from the outside!). I started with a hibiscus margarita, which was delicious. Then we ordered a few things to split, including: guac and tostadas, charred cabbage, gorditas with chorizo, aguachile negro, and the beef short rib platter. The charred cabbage was the biggest sleeper hit. It was so flavorful and unlike anything I've ever had before. Everything else was delicious, although the aguachile was probably my least favorite of what we tried. We finished with the rose water tres leches and the dulce de leche crepes. The tres leches were pretty good but the crepes were amazing. I don't usually love dulce de leche, but it was definitely a standout.

    Overall, I had a positive experience dining at Cielo Rojo. The restaurant has a very inviting…read morespace, and it appears to be very kid-friendly. If you are planning to visit during popular dining hours, it might be worth it to make a reservation. We arrived during a weekend around 5:30 pm, and the place was somewhat empty. However, by 6-6:15 pm, the place was PACKED. I was a very surprised (in a good way) that the menu was a bit smaller compared to other Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants in the area. I necessarily do not think the smaller menu is a bad thing because, with a smaller menu, a restaurant can focus on preparing everything well (i.e., it's easier to do a good job with 20-item menu versus a 50+-item menu). For my dining pleasure, I went with the enchiladas suizas with a few margaritas. Overall, I thought my plate was very delicious; however, other diners at my table and I noticed that the portion sizes were a bit small for the price. Perhaps, the restaurant uses higher quality ingredients for its dishes. Although the margarita sizes might appear to be small, they definitely are not "small" in power/punch, so the $13-$18 price range is appropriate. My favorite margarita of the night definitely was the El Jardinero, which was a wonderful mix of carrot, cilantro, peach, lime and a semi-spicy pepper of sorts. Collectively, we all thought the service was exceptional because our waitress constantly visited the table. Personally, I thought it was a bit overkill, but that's a very, very minor complaint based on my very, very personal preference.

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    Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill

    Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill

    3.7(53 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    This is a newly made Restaurant in Silver Spring, Maryland off Ellsworth and Fenton Street…read moreinside the shopping and Restaurant areas . Across from DSW SHOESTORE . and Copper Canyon Grille . And other restaurants. I hadn't been hrre on sometime and its my first return . This is called Chidos Tex Mex . As you go in you see the host area and on the right the Barists area where they serve all sortsof drinks exotic and saodas and more . They have neat there is a big dining area in this place that gives all the comforts of home makes you feel like your in the soamush countries . I dont know if this place is family owned or not but still doing research on it as we speak . I believe they allow outside help for hosts , Food Runners and servers as well . This place has greatmenus with all your favorite spanish foods . . This place d filled with Spanish Traditions , Language , Culture and more . I maybe a Mixed Colombian Heritage person born in the United States . This place i want to be the bridge between all worlds thst come there from all walks of life . Its a place I want to learn my Heritage and more to get answers concerning who I am . But to all who come there this place is where you get be become something much bigger than yourself by learning a new Culture Traditions and more . Things that you never knew about yourself . Thru have foods love there fish tacos , Empanadas, Enchaladas and more there . I never ate there botr and would love too soneday . I applied to this place recently and I hope they consider me . I want a jib thst i can be happy with and ne with my people mi Ligente . I want a job i wont be judged, Feared, Or used Bad politics against. I want to bring back business a d communities as it should and must go again . This is a place to have family times kuck back relax eat have a great time there . You'll get an experience hopefully you all will not soon forget. This place is such an amazing place to be at . If you love this place as I do , This mace is for you we all look forward to seeing you all there very soon once again.

    We had high hopes but ended up disappointed overall. Here are the hits and misses (mostly misses):…read more Great chips, awful salsa. Watery and bland. Total disappointment. Just because it's free doesn't mean it has to be v8 with some onions and cilantro mixed in. Definitely a miss. Black bean burrito: get that hot sauce, you are gonna need it solely for flavor. The ranchera sauce s is tasted suspiciously like ole El Paso enchilada sauce from tin. A miss for me on its own, passable if you add the hot sauce. Chicken tacos: "good". Not great. Tortillas not warmed up properly. That hot sauce they give you comes in super useful just to get some flavor because on its own it just isn't doing much. He ate them all but that was hunger more than enjoyment. Again a miss without the sauce. Mango and strawberry mojito: actually good! Nice flavor, not too much sugary mix. A hit! Something to note: They have this roving band of musicians that go around to tables and play music. Instruments and all. If that's your thing then maybe that's a reason to stop by for a drink but if it's not for you then at least you are aware. Nothing I would come back for. 3/5 but more like 2.5/5.

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    El Gavilan Restaurant - Sopa de Marisocos about 20 bucks.

    El Gavilan Restaurant

    3.6(86 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    I think this was the first time (and hopefully not the last time) visiting a Tex-Mex AND…read moreSalvadorian restaurant. While folks at my table went with Tex-Mex options, I decided to go with a Salvadorian option. In particular, I went with the Sopa de Marisocos, which was served with fish, a whole crab, mussels, shrimps, clams, and eggs. I thought the 20 dollar price tag as pretty fair considering how much seafood was in the bowl of soup. Although I thought the soup should have come with rice, I did not realize that the soup was served with tortillas. I guess the tortillas were the rice substitute. Overall, I thought the soup was very delicious and seasoned very well. I'm glad that I followed the waitress' advice and went with the addition of cream to the soup because it elevated the soup's flavor. Besides the soup, I had my fair share of margaritas. I thought the margaritas were mixed well because they were not too sweet or acidic for me. Also, the restaurant has happy hour most days until 6 pm (or was it 7 pm?). I have to say that I must visit again, because there are a lot of things on the menu that I would like to try during my next visitS. Overall, I thought the service was impeccable. Our bartender, who later became our waitress, was very helpful in making recommendations and suggestions regarding the menu. Also, she was very patient because it took us a while to finally order food - although we did order plenty of margaritas while deciding on what to eat. The restaurant is a decent size with both indoor and outdoor seating. From the way the tables are arranged, El Gavilan looks like it is very accommodating for medium sized groups. The restaurant does have parking; however, the parking lot is a bit tight.

    I have been on a horrible luck streak, and feel bad leaving bad reviews. But, dinner from El…read moreGavilan was nearly inedible. I ordered plantains and a chimichanga. The plantains were reduced to a thick paste, overcooked to the consistency of baby food and lacking in any flavour. The chimichanga was not browned at all. It looked like a burrito, but the tortilla was simply dry. Not fried. Dried. Inside, there was little but shredded chicken -- dry and bland. It was served with white rice (?!?!) And a dollop of sour cream -- no salsa, no gauc, nothing. Tex Mex for people who don't like spices, flavour, or taste.

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    Taqueria Habanero - Tacos

    Taqueria Habanero

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    9.7 mi
    $$

    The service was super quick! There may have been a 10 minute wait between ordering our food and…read morebeing served which was perfect. We got the guacamole to start which was some of the best, and most flavorful, guacamole that I've had in DC. Being from Texas, I'm very particular about my street tacos. These were the closest I've gotten to Texas street tacos since I've been in DC, and I've been here for 2 years! The place is small and intimate but full of energy - great place for a happy hour with friends or a more casual date!

    Not going to lie, walking up to the restaurant felt a wee uncomfortable but that is no fault to the…read morerestaurant just a note on the neighborhood. Restaurant was bright and welcoming and our waitress was lovely! In order of preference, we got the: Octopus tacos - Outstanding!!! There's a nice smokey char that adds flavor, sauce was fresh, and octopus was easy to bite through. Never had octopus tacos before and these were awesome!! I want to go back for this and to try other things! Huaraches - Bean filled and fried corn underlayer with sautéed steak and cactus on top -- cactus had a sour flavor and a light crunch with just a bit of slime kind of like okra, some folks aren't as into this but I liked it! Scallop tacos - Good sauce and nicely sized scallops. Salmon tacos - Good but did not standout, I'd skip unless you want something safe and it's your go to

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