I had an excellent dinner here with a friend! When we saw how busy it was, we knew we were in for a good meal! They have a large inside seating area that gets a little loud. We sat outside on the patio, which is spread out and much quieter. Some place in the DMV charge for chips and salsa (which I hate), so I was very happy that they had included chips with a delicious and light house made salsa. We both ordered a combination platter and were pleased with our dishes. They definitely qualify as Tex mex, with generous sides of beans and rice. I'd love to come back on a beautiful day and sit outside on the patio and get some good drinks next time! They have a big menu that I'd love to try. read more

El Aguila - Combinacion Guanaca - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I ordered the "Steak A La Salvadorena" and while the steak itself was tasty, moist, and tender, I did have a few issues with the order. First off, they got my order slightly wrong. I wanted to sub the salad for a side of fries. When the food came, and I will say it was a pretty long wait time, a little under an hour, I pointed it out to the waitress and she had no problem bringing me the fries while letting me keep the salad. The salad itself was a bit plain, but it had a fresh, crisp taste to it which paired nicely with the heavy steak, so I can't complain too much. The rice and beans are classic, nothing that's going to blow you away, but still good and exactly what you'd expect. Outside of the food, I found the location pleasant. Trying to find the entrance was a bit more difficult than I would've liked since it's on the side of Georgia Avenue, but once you get inside, the tables and seating were nice. There were also a couple TVs in the back playing a live soccer match, which was a nice touch even if you can't hear much of it. Overall, I'd recommend this place if you're ever in the area. read more

El Aguila - Steak A La Salvadorena: Sirloin with a side of Rice and Beans (pinto beans) and salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Graduation Celebration at our Favorite Resturant the food is delicious. The ambience was perfect. The restaurant is decorated so beautifully and we are having a wonderful time. The service here is always top notch , the excellence and the presentation of food is a must see read more

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The restaurant was super popular and busy on a Friday night. I ordered food togo and had a drink there. my drink was good, very large. i ordered steak/shrimp/chicken fajitas, some al pastor tacos, and shrimp/crab enchiladas all items came with rice i don't remember it coming with beans?? but anyway the meat was ok and the rice tasted like minute rice from the bag so that was disappointing. there was a habanero salsa that made my food more edible. maybe since im from Cali Maryland may just not know good mexican food, but i was confused because the place was busy and looked culturally in tune. wouldn't come back here due to the food but my server was nice read more

This is a really great Mexican restaurant... It's busy and it's loud, but the food is good... The services is good as well... I'd say it's really good for a celebration... read more

The steak fajitas are the best! We order it medium. It is tender and always tastes fresh. The food is authentic. Service is solid. They get busy. We go about once a month. Getting in and out of there can be tricky and their outdoor seating is not worth it, but the steak fajitas keep me coming back for more. read more

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 read more

El Aguila - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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. read more

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I genuinely cannot believe how many good reviews this place has. I can only assume that the people who enjoy this restaurant are white and/or have never had authentic Mexican (Tex-Mex or otherwise) in their lives. I've always said photos of the food on the menu is a bad sign and I've yet to be proven wrong. The food was bland and painfully inauthentic. Meat choices were literally 'chicken' or 'beef'. Not carne asada, not barbacoa, not even steak; just "beef". Ordered the guacamole and it came as a bowl of half guac, half sour cream! Okay, you're not understanding the gravitas of that. It was a bowl half completely full of sour cream. Like probably a full container of sour cream was emptied into that bowl. It was absurd. Anyway. I could go on and on. Suffice it to say that if you are looking for authentic, good Mexican food, DO NOT COME HERE. Service: Mediocre. Ambiance: Dark with linen tablecloths, not sure why. Didn't match the food, that's for sure. read more

I placed a simple appetizer order through their own app, which quoted about 30 minutes. When I arrived, I was told to sit and wait. After an hour with no updates, I asked again--only to find out they hadn't even started making my order. At that point I asked for a refund, and the manager was rude and refused to process it, telling me to "go to the website" instead. I left without my food and without a refund. I've reported the incident to Montgomery County because this feels like deceptive business practice. read more

*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! read more

El Aguila - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

My wife and I have been here a few times. In the door it's clean and pretty with a very friendly vibe. The menu has great choices and the staff are all friendly and attentive but honestly, the food is just mediocre. Tonight I ordered beef Tacos and they were literally just cut steak rolled in a tortilla, no sauce, no cheese. They did give me a very small side plate of pico, sour cream and a dollop of guacamole. We will be back again for sure to try something else. read more

I am sooo happy to write this review. I had such an amazing experience at El Aguila Joshua our Bartender was amazing. He was very outgoing, welcoming, attentive, kind and down to earth. We had such an amazing time and my sister's drink was the best!! Even though he has just been there for 5 days, we hope you stay at El Anguila for a long time. Thank you for the way you welcomed us today. The food was amazing. We order "Camerones A Ajillo and Wings. My sister ordered Catalac Margarita .The ambience was so welcoming and we truly had such an Amazing time. Thank you Joshua for making this so special for us. And the music hit my heart they played one of my favorite songs "Oceans" a Christian song in Spanish. I'm so happy we got to enjoy this time beautiful time at El Anguila read more

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. read more

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Made reservations online thru Google for dinner last which also happened to be Cinco de Mayo . Got a confirmation. Showed up at the reservation time. I told the young lady at the hostess stand that we had reservations to which she responded "No. You don't. Never even looked or asked my name. I showed her my confirmation. Got seated and waited & waited to be acknowledged by a waiter. Yes, it was busy but people who came in after us already got their drinks. Finally waited on ordered our drinks & asked for water. I ordered an appetizer but was told it wasn't available. We could only order entrees. What? So odd. Got our margaritas but no water. Asked 4 times for water. The margaritas we're kinda strong & I needed to spread it out with the water. Finally after about 30 minutes got the water. Again I know they were busy but felt like their attention was on larger parties. Food was just OK. Will not be going back. read more

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. read more

El Aguila - Margarita flight - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The restaurant was ok, the one thing that kind of threw me off was when I ordered a taco salad and they didn't mention that there's cilantros in it and everyone who knows me, I HATE cilantros with a passion, if they had mentioned every single thing in the menu, I would've given this 4 stars. The service was kind of slow. The waitress did fine, but it took a bit for the food to come in. The live music was decent too, I'll give it that. So overall, I probably wouldn't come back regularly, but every now and then. Sorry, but I've had better Mexican food. read more

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

El Aguila - Taco salad with beef - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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

Our waiter Adrian was amazing. The food was flawless. I had a fajita with shrimp, steak and chicken. I drank a mojito, Margarita and a horchata martini. All of it was delicious. I will definitely be here again. read more

DONT VISIT TGIS ESTABLISHMENTS IF YOU ARE BLACK. They are racist and treat you like your money isn't the same as others. I will never ever spend another dime with them. I was racially profiled and treated like I was stealing while waiting in the back parking lot for my call in order. The jerk said it was his business which seems strange as I was a customer who was waiting for food. Needless to say I will not be back read more

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

From "soup to nuts" - the service, the ambiance, and the location (close to me - less than 4 miles), are perfection! The meals are authentic - tasty, served in copious amounts (GREAT portions), and I love their Margaritas! The menu is hefty, and my goal is to have EVERYTHING they offer - a serious bucket list item, people. Not joking! One of my absolute favorite foods is Chile Relleno.I fell in love with this dish when I lived in Los Angeles - it was authentic and so delicious! And for over 40 years, I was in search of the BEST in the US. I found it here in Maryland! Surprisingly, it's not an entree. It's a side dish!!!! I am begging the powers that be to please elevate this perfectly cooked and extremely satisfying staple (a delicacy for me) to the main menu, with the customary beans & rice, and maybe pair it with a choice of tacos (corn or flour tortilla)! I've ordered this as an "all sides" meal just to get that beautiful experience I had way back in Los Angeles, many moons ago! El Aguila never disappoints! We've had the enchilada combos and the fajitas - 10 out of 10! So many more dishes to taste, so little time! My husband, friends and I enjoy this restaurant immensely! I'm so glad they're nearby! read more

El Aguila - My yummy Pescado Frito! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Placed an order online for pickup. Received email confirmation that the order would be ready. Went to get the order and was told repeatedly that it was in the works. Then were told the order was lost. Waited over an hour for food. Asked for some form of service recovery and were told that they had no interest in doing so because they have enough business. Well, they've lost ours - the food was just as garbage as the service (and many items were missing accompaniments and sides) and the decor was TACKY. Hope this place closes soon and a service focused restaurant with actual good food moves in. read more

The food is excellent! And the service 10 out of 10. Our server, Albert , was very attentive and great attitude. There is lots to choose from so it fits everyone perfectly. read more

El Aguila - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This place is a gem in itself. I highly recommend. Great drinks, great food and the ambiance was filled with excitement. It's load, but a great atmosphere. Service was on point. The food was amazing no doubt! Was packed at 8pm, so get there early. Got to try !! read more

El Aguila - Ceviche mixto - Tex-Mex Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Great food as always! Got the Chimichanga this time and it did not disappoint. Service is always pleasant and atmosphere is energetic, even for a Monday night (Holiday week though). read more

Today, my family and I visited El Águila for the fifth time, and I have to say this was the best visit so far. Joshua was our server, and he was excellent--very attentive and kind throughout our meal. Unfortunately, our food took more than 40 minutes to arrive, and my son was getting very impatient as his meal hadn't come yet. I understand the restaurant was extremely busy, and I could see that the kitchen staff was working hard. Much respect to them--they're clearly doing their best to serve every customer. read more

Very spacious venue with lots of tables and chairs. It was not busy for a weekday lunch. Salsa music in the background. The service, atmosphere and the food were normal, nothing extraordinary. We passed by many times and decided to give it a try. It's a decent restaurant that serves Tex-Mex cuisine. We ordered: 4*Pupusas: can't go wrong with hot paddies stuffed with cheese. Served with orange cabbage and tomato sauce. 4*Plato Grande for 2: the portion was big enough for 3 people. It was served on a steaming hot plate Including beef and chicken strips, shrimp, beans, rice and little tortillas. 3*Enchiladas Monterrey: it's a bit watery, otherwise per normal. 3.5*Tres leches: fresh, I liked it because it was not too sweet. read more

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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.

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

Yum! If you are a carnivore, this is meat heaven. No padding the plate with useless vegetables. Of course if you love killing plants, they have great choices too. Generous drinks. Service was a little slow, but once a waitress was assigned it was smooth sailing. I had steak and shrimp fajitas. My friend had a steak with broccoli. Steak waa perfectly cooked. read more

A great addition to the neighborhood. Ambience is good for bringing your mom or a date. Staff is welcoming and friendly. The food was fantastic. I tried the tacos and the sampler platter. I sat at the bar. Oscar the bartender is very nice and courteous. He knows how to make good drinks. Highly recommended. They have live bands in the evening that sing old latin ballads or cumbias . read more

My sisters and I arrived to El Aguila and our server, Joshua was so pleasant and welcoming. Joshua did an amazing job. The food was super delicious and the mangonada was out of this world. The restaurant is always nice, clean and friendly. Kudos to Joshua and el Aguila's team. read more

El Aguila has either been a delight or a disaster based on which time we've gone. Sometimes the portions feel very skimpy, and pricey- usually 20% higher than other Mexican restaurants. This time the portions were wonderful, but the service was just terrible. But the thing that really made me give it only the stars is that they charge for refills on drinks like ice tea and Coke. So as long as you know they charge four dollars per drink and they're going to charge you for a refill, you'll be fine. But be prepared because it comes as a bit of a shock at the end of the evening. It's the only restaurant I know that's doing this. And that's why we're probably not gonna go back for a long time. There are other good Mexican restaurants in the area. I really can't complain about the food here, though. The food is great. As long as they keep the portions large like they had last night, I sure can't complain about that either. read more

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We love coming here. Always great food and great service. Johnathan was our server and was very attentive. We ordered some of the grande plates and they came out great to share as a big group. read more

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

First time coming to this restaurant and it was amazing! The food was great! Our server Adrian at the Randolph location was super attentive! 10/10 definitely will be returning with my family' read more

La comida fue excelente, Adrián fue nuestro mesero y el servicio fue excelente Gracias por todo nosotros vamos a regresar. read more

Nice mid-scale Tex-Mex place. Saw several birthday desserts delivered with the requisite sombrero and enthusiastically singing staff. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating and everything was accurate. The $6.99 "side order" of a chile relleno that I expected would just be added to the side of my (delicious) enchiladas Monterey entree was actually a large plate fully decked out with salsa and guacamole that would have been a nice meal itself. The margaritas are huge and made well. The only thing I would change is to make it easier to make items vegetarian by having a choice of meat or not, rather than needing to request it be left off (and inevitably be charged for it). A combination plate that is already vegetarian items would be lovely; the existing ones look great but would need to be heavily customized as the vegetarian items are distributed among the different combination plates. read more