I loved the interior design and decoration. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. The staff…read moreare very nice and also welcoming. Our waiter was very friendly. We had chips and salsa. The salsa tray has the salsa on one side and tomatillo salsa on the other. The tomatillo salsa was warm and oh so good! My wife had the Empanada Trio with chicken inside. She said they were delicious. I had the Enchilada Platter. I wanted to try their carne asada and the chicken so I ordered one of each. They were delicious!! The meat was seasoned well not salty and the same with the chicken. The best enchiladas I've had and I've eaten a lot of enchiladas in my life. The beans and rice were also very good and not salty or dry. Everything was hot but not burn your mouth hot. Well worth trying if have a craving for Mexican cuisine!

Effectively this was a 2.5. The staff was extremely friendly and efficient, so top marks for…read moreservice. I'm not one to complain about complimentary chips and salsa, but man no flavor and no salt in either salsas nor on the chips! Bummer. The garlic shrimp were pretty solid, albeit a fairly small portion of 4 shrimps for 18 bucks. The lomo saltado really missed the mark. Grey looking steak a la Applebees, not much flavor overall in the dish... beans and rice were good! Shrimp fajitas were also very forgettable, shrimp were well cooked but lacked seasoning. The 'epic margarita' aka a coronarita was okay, margarita itself lacked brightness and was a bit too sweet.

We hosted my daughter's baby shower for 33 guests yesterday 3/21/26 We were set up on the rooftop…read morevenue with our own bar and extra seating. The Mexican inspired brunch was so fresh and delicious! And the staff was so attentive keeping the food refilled and the guest tables cleared The manager Marcos Crisostomo went out of his way to make sure he and his staff made the event perfect in every way. I highly recommend hosting an event at Buena Vida. Guests had a great time and we received so many compliments about the food and venue!

If you asked me where I've had the best mayonnaise nachos I've ever had in my life, I'd answer…read moreBueno Vida. Why? Because I've never had them anywhere else in my life. If you asked me where I've had the worst nachos in my life, well, same answer. I have so many words and so few at the same time, I think it's best I punctuate... .

I had this place saved from IG reels for a while, so I was really excited to finally check Los…read moreChamacos off my list and it definitely lived up to the hype! We came mainly for the birria pizza and birria ramen, and both were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. The service really stood out too. Staff were polite, and super efficient; I think our food came out in like 15 minutes or less! The space itself is bright, colorful, and has a comfortable, homey vibe. We went on a Friday and were able to walk in and get seats easily, which was a nice surprise. Parking can be a bit tricky in the area though, so you may have to park a little farther away and walk. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. Overall, such a great experience and we will definitely be back next time we are in Virginia!

The food here was delicious! I had the Steak fajitas and asked for medium rare and that's exactly…read morewhat I got. The refried beans were very good and the rice was cooked to perfection. My son ordered Chicken enchiladas and they were amazing. Son's girlfriend had Torta with Birria, delish! Service was great, we got were seated right away, server was very attentive. The restaurant was clean, full of vibrant colors. You feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. If you live in and around this area I highly recommend this place. I'm visiting from California and I can honestly say there is nothing like this back home. Last thing, you can't beat the prices in this restaurant! The restaurant is on a corner, parking in the back. Came back on Cinco de Mayo since we had such a good experience the other night. We didn't get any chips / salsa (server forgot). They ran out of guacamole, the burrito we ordered had no green salsa ( we asked for it and we paid extra). My fajitas were a little over done, I asked for medium rare. Server didn't bring silverware, we had to ask. Granted it was Cinco de Mayo, but running out of guacamole?? I originally gave a 5 star but had to change it.

This place was great. I got a mixto torta and mi esposa got shrimp and chicken tacos…read more I am going to sell our house and move next door.

Update: Visit yesterday. Had a huge HAIR in my Carnitas Quesadilla…read more Disgusting! ...

Hole-in-the-wall Salvadorian restaurant with a large menu of authentic food and drinks…read more I came here for dinner on a Friday night with my fiancé, and we tried a number of dishes. Some dishes were better than others, but the highlight was definitely the pupusas. Cheap with solid portions Friendly and fast service

This review is solely based on my take out to-go order…read more I came in & was immediately greeted by an employee. I couldn't decide on one thing to order originally because everything looked so good! I decided on chicken & bean pupusas & chicken taquitos which came with beans and rice. The service was great while I was in the restaurant & they offered me water & chips while I waited. I was pleasantly impressed by all of it. It was all so yummy and reasonably priced. They did get my order wrong on one of the pupusas, but I didn't care because it was really tasty. Love love love this place & will be back to support this business.

On the recommendation of a friend, my wife and I stopped here for a quick pre-dinner snack…read more Frankly, neither one of us was impressed. First, the food was lackluster. The queso dip was fine, but the salsa was watery and lacked flavor. My wife ordered the taquitos, which were fine, but also lacked in flavor (in my opinion, the ones from Costco are better). I ordered a tamal with meat sauce, which was tasty, with a great flavor and texture from the corn and well spiced sauce (the extra sauce from which I scooped up with chips I was not going to use in the salsa). The service was also not very impressive, despite us coming at an off hour. Our waiter was a bit brusque, and seemed more interested in watching the soccer match that was on TV than receiving our order, checking on us, and giving us the check. It's a shame, really, because the interior of this restaurant is well decorated and otherwise inviting.

Stopped by for a quick to-go lunch and had the nachos with steak. Unfortunately, they were pretty…read morebland--nothing really stood out. The beans, cheese, and steak all felt plain. I also tried the chili con queso with chorizo. It was just cheese sauce with onions and jalapeños, but surprisingly, it was better than the nachos. Overall, not the best experience. The food just didn't have much flavor.

Haven't had a good burrito in a long time, this hit the spot. Very good salsa. Really nothing more…read moreyou can ask for in terms of menu, quality, and environment. Still will never be over the whole $4 a taco thing but it's unfortunately becoming more and more defensible.

We bought over $200 worth of food to bring back to the hotel, however, got no salsa which I told…read morethem I wanted lots of salsa and lime, they gave me no extra limes, but it was enough however no salsa really bothered me because of the tacos, etc., and especially me asking for it typically and assured that I would receive. The best thing there to me personally was there Agua Fresca. It was delicious. I wasn't a big fan of the corn personally, but like too much mayo. However, I would come back and give it another shot

No gasten su dinero este lugar el servico es pesimo y Nada que ver si quieres pozole este lugar no…read morevende nada bueno miren la foto esto es sopa de pollo con color y nada mas por $15.00

I'd consider this a hidden gem in Arlington. Out of so many Latin spots to try, this is one of the…read morebest in the area. Fresh food 24/7. I keep going back for their tacos. In the pictures attached you'll see a lunch special I got - Al pastor tacos (3) w/ a soda (can) for $12. I've also been getting fresh guacamole with fresh (warm) chips. I want their chips recipe - it's beyond delicious! This past week was the first time I tried their Al pastor tacos and they were super tasty. I usually get their shrimp tacos, which I also highly recommend. I've ate inside several times and recently been ordering for to-go. This is somewhere that I will continue to frequent.

Arlington isn't short on breakfast spots, but I gotta say one of my fav places for breakfast is…read moreAnita's in Ballston. Their breakfast burritos are incredible! I know they have things behind BB. But the breakfast burritos are some of the best I've ever tasted. I normally don't order breakfast burritos at places, but when I tried this place for the first time, I was just wowed. I usually get a Popeye (add bacon, sub potatoes with hash browns, and sub green chile with red chile on the side). But there are over a handful of BB options that you might feel overwhelmed in the best way!

Born and raised in New Mexico living in Northern VA for a little over a year it's great to see…read moreAnita's New Mexican style cuisine. Today I ordered a bacon burrito smothered in red chile. The burrito itself was good, however, the chile was very watery causing most of the chile to fall onto the plate. While the chile is from Hatch, NM the preparation is what matters. The red chile needs to be thicker so it stays on the burrito. I gave four stars because improvements need to be made to really be New Mexico style. The cooks, no fault of their own, could benefit from training from cooks in New Mexico. Overall good burrito.

My fiance and I went on a Saturday afternoon and we were seated immediately. Service was quick and…read moreattentive and the food was very authentic Mexican cuisine. We also had some cocktails that were delicious and tasted fresh. The music is a little loud, but that is my only complaint!

With the DMV experiencing some seriously hot weather lately, when your friends suggest margaritas…read morefor happy hour, the only acceptable answer is yes! We decided to check out Taqueria Xochi after hearing about their new soft-serve margaritas. Unfortunately, we learned that they're currently only available at the Navy Yard location. While that was a bit disappointing, it definitely didn't stop us from having a great time. The space is on the smaller side as others have mentioned but it's still a fantastic neighborhood spot with a fun atmosphere. What really made our visit memorable was Liliana. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made our experience 10 times better. Not only was she super sweet, but she was also crafting margaritas to perfection all evening. During "Xochi Hour" we tried several margaritas, including the Classic, Hibiscus, and Strawberry Morita. Every single one was delicious, well-balanced and expertly made. For food, we ordered the chips and salsa, along with the Tinga and Al Pastor tacos (two tacos per order). Everything paired perfectly with the drinks and hit the spot for happy hour. If you're in Arlington and looking for a great happy hour destination, Taqueria Xochi is absolutely worth a visit. And when you stop by, be sure to ask for Liliana she'll take great care of you!