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    El Esperanzano Restaurant II

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveLatin American
    Closed 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Carne Asada
    TJ B.

    Friendly little Latin place. Fast service Just noticed it and she said they'd been open for 3 months. Standard menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Clean and bare inside. Chicken tamales were good. Didn't come with a sauce but she brought me a squirt bottle of hot sauce that was nice and spicy. Carne asada was a relatively tough thin (but wide) piece of beef. Not a lot of flavor, but wasn't bad. Came with rice, beans, salad and two fresh made corn tortillas. And a lime wedge. Typical all iceberg Mexican "salad" with a little salsa and no dressing. I like small independent places so I'd go back and try some more things, but Ay Jalisco in the strip mall next door had much better carne asada....and they sell beer. I'll be curious to try breakfast, though.

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    7 years ago

    I love the carne baleadas, I enjoy the family owned feel. Good prices and food taste home made and authentic.

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    Great food..first time but it has mi pueblos flavor I love it ..delicious baleadas I just love this place I'm coming back soon

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    11 years ago

    Perfect take out place not fine dining the prices are great ordered two entrées only paid 19.35

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    La Casita Pupuseria & Cocina C.A

    La Casita Pupuseria & Cocina C.A

    3.7
    (272 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    One of my favorite things about going back home is introducing my boyfriend Kyler to the places I…read moregrew up loving, and La Casita was at the very top of my list. I've been coming here for years, and it's one of those places that never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is lively, and you always know you're going to leave happy. I'm originally from Honduras, and one of our staple dishes... arguably THE staple dish... is the baleada. A fresh flour tortilla filled with refried beans, cheese, and crema, with the option to add extras like eggs, avocado, or different meats. I knew this had to be where Kyler experienced his very first baleada. To say it was a success would be an understatement. Kyler isn't the most adventurous eater, so getting his stamp of approval is a pretty big deal. He's officially a fan for life! We were there with my mom, and all three of us ordered some variation of a baleada along with pupusas to share. I also had to introduce Kyler to our version of horchata, which is different from the Mexican horchata he was used to. As an added bonus, we happened to visit during the World Cup, and the energy in the restaurant made the experience even more fun. Between the familiar flavors, sharing a piece of my culture with someone I love, and the consistently great food, this meal ended up being one of the highlights of our trip back to Maryland. If you've never had a baleada before, let La Casita be your introduction. You won't regret it.

    La Casita has easily become one of my favorite spots in Gaithersburg. I'm so glad they opened…read moreanother location closer to me!! Everything is so affordable and flavorful. The decor is super cute and even the coasters had the logo which i thought was a cute touch. I definitely recommend trying the mixta pupusa and the carne asada, both were delicious and full of flavor. This place is always a good choice!

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    Big dining area.
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    Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

    Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

    3.9
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    2.3 mi
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    What another great experience. Its always a good time at Sardis' The ambiance is great. We luckily…read moremissed the crowd so it was pretty quiet but the patrons were enjoying their food for sure. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the staff who were very friendly. The service was impeccable as always. The staff were very friendly and nice. They were very knowledgeable about the menu and were ready to answer any questions we had. We ordered the half quarter chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans with a side of plantains. The food was delicious. Everything was fresh and very flavorful. The mambo sauce was a great addition. Overall, it was a great experience. I will be back again. Cheers!

    Have come here many times over a number of years and just noticed that I never did a review!…read more The chicken here is nicely seasoned and the veggies are always well prepared. The portion sizes for the veggies and other sides are enormous and the other sides I've had (salad, mashed potatoes, beans/rice, slaw) have been good. You can expect a good and filling meal here. Note: there are so many chicken places like this in the area and many of them serve up a very similar menu with good and plentiful sides. I can't say there's anything that stands out here that gets me to come here as opposed to one of the competitors. They do have non-chicken entrees here that I confess I haven't tried. But the chicken and sides here are consistently good.

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    World Famous Souvlaki
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    Ay Jalisco

    Ay Jalisco

    3.6
    (195 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    It's been awhile since we have been here and then, we had dinner 2 nights in the row. They have…read moresome seating outside which we did the first night. However, smokers go out and smoke and it is right by the outdoor seatings which is extremely undesirable. For that reason, we will never be seated outside again. The service was good. The food was delicious. The queso was on a little watery side. The guacamole was good. Beef fajitas- the beef was very tender. CHULETAS DE PUERCO: two pork chops. Great flavor. The thinner piece was a little on the dry side. The second piece was perfectly cooked. CAMARONES A LA DIABLA: shrimp was large. Perfectly cooked and flavorful. CAMARONES A LA CREMA / CHIPOTLE- perfect combination of cream and Chipotle. Added extra chicken to the dish. Over, good experience.

    I had a solidly mediocre experience here. Walked in on a Friday night and the place wasn't busy at…read moreall (which should have been a ). I was greeted and seated promptly. Server took my order; flautas and beef fajitas. Then, crickets. It took WAAAY longer than it should have to get my food, especially since the place wasn't busy half empty. I even ran out of chips and water and had to request refills on both. Flautas came out; they were ok. The beef fajitas though were the most mid fajitas I have ever had. They weren't NOT seasoned, but could definitely have used more. The side beans were meh. The 3 tortillas I had were not nearly enough. And the guac plate was also mid. Just my experience, I'd be willing to try the place again,

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    Interior vibe
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    Costillas de cerdo
    Mojito and Strawberry Margaritas

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    The Nibbler

    The Nibbler

    4.1
    (124 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    The best Peruvian food in the area at really good prices! You get large portions for much better…read moredeals than many other Peruvian restaurants in the area. I've only done takeout from the Nibbler, but it is just a small place in a strip mall next to the Dunkin Donuts and Papa John's. It doesn't have frills or look fancy inside, but that's not what you're here for. You're here for good af Peruvian food and that's what you'll get. My husband and I still prefer the Nibbler over other fancier Peruvian places simply because their food tastes like home cooking, not food that just came out of the kitchen of a restaurant and you can't beat that. It's always consistent, always quick, and the staff are very friendly and willing to answer any questions you have.

    It's been way too long and today I had to make a return but this time I placed my order thru…read moreDoorDash for pickup. The app is so easy to use and it even gives you updates on your order which is perfect! I had to try something different this time and based on I seen on the reviews the choice was easy plus I figured why not also add dessert too. GRILLED SALMON w. RICE & FRENCH FRIES OMGGGG this was beyond amazing and filling. The salmon seemed to be flattened then grilled which is unique but no complaints. I added onions, avocado, rice and fries which were a good balance of flavor and different textures. At the last minute I added red beans and oh my this was so delicious and gave rice the juice it needed. I savored EVERY last bite, this was a huge portion and to be honest can be shared (I personally rather save some for later since I refuse to share this amazing food). Oh I forgot, I finally tried this Green Sauce & when I tell you this sealed the deal Mmmmm yummy!!! I'm so mad I took so long to try this sauce but going forward I'm getting it lol. BANANA TRES LECHE This right here is the TRUTH!!! OhMyGoodness this was extremely amazing. I'm not a huge banana fan but this cake was delightful. From the instant smells of cinnamon and banana to the extremely moist banana and milk infused cake, this is definitely a MUST HAVE!!!! So good, I'm beyond shocked and grateful for this. I'm definitely coming back for more. Customer service was and still is AMAZING! My order was ready when I got there and the last assisted me with pleasure. I recognize the warm welcoming and embrace and so grateful for it. Place was beautiful and clean, like I've say before, it has a house feeling and so intimate. Overall, this place has my heart and should have yours too!

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    Ropa served with plantains, beans and rice
    Ropa served with plantains, beans and rice
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    Antojito Salvodorean Isabel

    Antojito Salvodorean Isabel

    3.5
    (11 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    The food here is excellent. Our go to order is the pescado frito. It's fried perfectly and really…read moregoes well with the fried beans and the rice. And as a treat I always always order a large side of the fried plantainswith creamA. I don't understand the one star reviews. The food is honest to goodness feel good El Salvadoran comfort food. The prices also cant be beat. The place is no less than the other strip mall restaurant and the servers are ulta friendly and are always willing to explain the different menu offerings. And to top it off, the prices are not that bad. It actually so much better than what you would pay for at a fast food place. So if you are craving Salvadoran comfort food give Antojito Salvadoran Isabel a try !

    Good overall traditional Salvadoran breakfast with huevos con vegetables, plátanos fritos con…read morecrema, bloque de queso, frijoles fritos, and two tortillas. Only think that stood me back was the price; over $15.00 sheeeesh. I know the ingredients don't cost as much to go resell at that price but I understand living in 2025 in this economy is tough. The price is somewhat reasonable due to the amount of food they provide! I couldn't even finish it. In the restaurant there was no music playing, I wonder if it is always this way. Overall I appreciate these ladies putting effort in cooking authentic Salvadoran food, it did not take long at all to receive my food either.

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    Pupusa ,chicharron con yuca
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