Their food is a bit different from the Tex-Mex I'm used to here in Orlando, but not in a bad way! I had a bowl with steak and shrimp over rice, along with some refried beans. Pretty good overall...it could've used a bit more seasoning, but that's easy to fix with a little salt and pepper. Since I had my order delivered to my hotel, I can't speak to the restaurant's decor or the in-person service. However, the gentleman who delivered the food was very polite and even thanked me for doing business with them. I'll be back in Virginia next month and will probably order from them again, or maybe stop by the restaurant if I have time. read more

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Food is a 3.5 out 5. It's not bad but not great. Could just go to chipotle to satisfy same craving for half the price read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Nachos Burrito Deluxe Jalapeno Poppers Elote Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

After placing my order, I received a pager. There was a salsa bar where I could choose salsas for the chips. I picked up my food from the counter when it was ready. The atmosphere was fantastic--spacious with high ceilings, and I loved the large mural that added character to the space. I decided to try the Carne Asada Con Cameron, a standout dish at this Tex-Mex restaurant. It features marinated grilled steak, and succulent shrimp served on a bed of Spanish rice, topped with fresh Pico de Gallo and melted cheese sprinkled with cilantro. My meal also included pinto beans, a small salad with ranch dressing, sour cream, and tortillas on the side. It was delicious, filling, and reasonably priced for the portion sizes and quality. read more

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Excellent place to get a quick bite. The have breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes that all have the possibility to satisfy your hunger pains. The food has plenty of flavor and will no disappoint. Service here has always been good here and is very fast to get your food out! They have a salsa/lime/lemon bar that goes well with the dishes once your order is brought out. Located in a small shopping area close to the Lotte grocery store, you can definitely miss it if you don't know where to look. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

We've been coming here for years. The food is always amazing. The salsa is outstanding. What really seals the deal, every time, is the attention and care the staff take when packaging the Togo orders. Everything is sorted and stored so that nothing gets soggy or crushed. Top shelf service! read more

The tacos here are pretty good and a good size. I came here during happy hour and they have some good appetizers for good prices. The restaurant feels clean and service was prompt. What I liked: - Barbocoa street style and carnitas street style: both tacos were very flavorful and moist What I would skipped: - Guacomole was ok. Had to add more salt/pepper and lime to flavor it more - Elotes: these were ok read more

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Whole group thought the food was awful. The single worst burrito I've ever eaten. Tacos were gross, arroz con pollo was bland and cold. Expensive, too. No wonder this place was so empty. Employees at the front were nice, though. read more

They had the best Mexican food ever and it was really good I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to try this place.

It's better than your usual casual, unauthentic Mexican restaurant. There's plenty of free parking and seating inside and out. On nice days, you may choose to sit outside on the covered patio. If you're not sure what to get then get the California burrito or fajitas. We like the order the fajitas on Mondays because they are only $9.99. I'll take this place over Chipotle or Qdoba any day. read more

As someone who really likes tacos, I thoroughly enjoy this place. I would recommend this spot for a quick bite to eat. I've gotten many of the individual tacos here and you cannot go wrong with any of them. They are bigger than I expected which is nice for the price you pay. My girlfriend and I have also gotten the chips and guac before and that was really good too. I still want to try some of the non-taco items on the menu but they look good from the picture. The service here is really good. I would say that they're very accommodating to food requests and they have offered us chips on multiple occasions to eat while we waited for our orders. I cannot think of a negative experience with the staff here. The ambiance is pretty casual and basic for a quick eat restaurant but there's nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't that the ambiance is the reason to visit. There are happy hour/daily specials throughout the week so make sure to check those out! There are some drink specials and food specials. read more

I stopped in here with my parents and kids for a late lunch after the Uvdar-Hazy Center. It was around 2pm on a Saturday and a steady stream of business flowed both before and after us. Order at the counter, get a buzzer, and then pick up your food at the counter. They have a salsa bar that also has jalapeño,onions,and limes. They have a few beers (corona, Dos Equis,modèlo) and margaritas too. Chips are complimentary. My mom and I both had the #10 lunch special-2 carne asada tacos with guacamole. The meat was tender and I liked the chunky guacamole. The tortillas were grilled which was a nice touch too. It came with rice and beans (pinto or black) too; all for $9.49. My dad had the enchiladas and seemed to enjoy them too. I appreciated the freshness and authentic flavors of our meals and would definitely recommend eating here! read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - #10- Tacos De Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Back for another visit on a Saturday afternoon. This time, we tried the "breakfast menu" and ordered Carne Arsada con huervos. It was a great dish and had lots of taste. Perhaps too much spice for some, but a great dish with lots of protein. This came across as a "reasonable priced steak and eggs". Yes, I would order this again! It is worth mentioning that "breakfast dishes are available all day" read more

Chicken taco street style was good but you would need 3 because it's small like the ones in Mexico. chicken quesadilla was good but a little spicy and pricey. Traditional corn was good and worth it. Overall, everything we had was good read more

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Visited this location post-pandemic, airy and bright interiors, great staff and service. Love how the place shaped up in Chantilly. The food was fresh, I remember eating at the old location years ago and glad the service and quality of food remained the same l. We got the Elote corn, which was juicy but lacked the taste a little. The lunch enchiladas had a perfect portion and cooked well. The best part was the Mariachi Burrito, it was huge and tasted awesome, the condiments and salsas were fresh inducing the idea to come back soon. read more

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Reasonable prices. Freshly made food. Good service. Clean restaurant. 5 stars. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and specifically this locations. Great job! read more

I've been here a few times. And along with all the other great reviews. I have to agree. It's a pleasantry for the area. Food is great. I almost always order the Mexican Pizza and of course the tortilla chips. I've eaten in and I've taken it to go. Either way, the experience has been overall a good one. As well as the Service and Ambiance, it is always pleasant and welcoming, absolutely no complaints! I appreciate supporting businesses that take the time to make their customers feel that way. It's all in the feeling and then like magic, all else turns out great. Thanks for bringing this type of VIBE to the area. read more

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Maybe I just got unlucky, but I don't think I'll be trying again. We ordered the shredded chicken taco salad and carne asada tacos in corn tortillas. The chicken in the taco salad was mushy, like the texture you'd get if you cook meat in sauce/soup for too long. On top of that the taste was bland. And what really threw me off was there were black olives in the taco salad. I got a side of guacamole and even that tasted terrible. The carne asada tacos were just ok. The meat itself wasn't bad but everything else about them was bland. The rice & pinto beans were fine, but it would be pretty difficult to mess those up. The place is self serve other than when ordering so there isn't much to say about the service. And the ambiance is ok, just and open restaurant with metal chairs for seats. read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Meat Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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BLUF: Helpful staff, fairly priced, good portions, ok flavor, restaurant dining area could be cleaner, odd overall vibe (patrons not so friendly), outdoor seating available. This was my first visit, and I was starving, so I inhaled my food. The platter of two tacos filled me up, but they weren't too yummy as tacos go. The chorizo & chicken were rather ordinary. Seemed fresh enough, but not memorable in a good way. Decent value in this time of expensive everything & will do the job to stave hunger. Will I go out of my way again for a meal here? Likely not. Would I stop in if there's mothing else available & I'm starving? Maybe. Thankfully, howver, there are tons of other good options in the immediate area. I LOVE tacos...just not these tacos. The woman taking my order was very helpful and patient. Other staff seemed friendly as well. My platter looked pretty good, but my chips were stale. A plus is the self-serve fresh salsa & peppers. Plenty of menu items to choose from & even a happy hour! read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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Was craving Mexican food and got stuck in Chantilly, thank God I stopped by this joint. I asked the man at the front what the most popular was and he said the Carne Asada taco platter which is on the lunch special for $10. It is a HUGE portion for me at least and I couldn't finish it. The carne asada was soooo flavorful and tasty, man the meat was tender and juicy too!!! Guacamole on it slapped IMMENSELY! Must try this spot if you like carne asada :)) read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Lunch special Carne Asada Taco Platter $10 so GOOD. The guac was amazing - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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It's been a while since we went to El Fresco. I have to say that this is still one of our favorite lunch spots. The food is still very good and the lunch prices are just right for the portions. We didn't walk away hungry! read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Chicken fajitas lunch - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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First time here. And the counter woman was super friendly and really helped me through my order. The order was delivered to my table. I had their "special" burrito. It was very large and filling. Obviously freshly made. They had a salsa bar and gave you chips while you waited. The food was good, the place was clean, and the service was pleasant. Overall a good experience. I will definitely go back. read more

Got the flautas and Mexican pizza due to the reviews. The pizza was ok and a bit soggy and the flautas were not crispy at all. The ones from Baja Fresh are much better and you get four with rice and beans for the same price. read more

We enjoy El Fresco. Have been fans since they were located in Airline Pkwy. Their menu has a nice variety of options. Online ordering is simple and straightforward. Got takeout and our meal was ready in no time. Everything was neatly wrapped and labeled. Employees are kind and helpful. There is no salsa bar right now, I'm guessing because it's COVID-19 time. Our meals were fresh and flavorful. I appreciate that their dishes aren't overly salty. Portions are generous and the price is right. Their desserts are great, but we recently tried their Flan and it was OK. It has a jello-like consistency and is a bit watered down. I'll stick to their Mexican Fried Ice Cream or Apple Churros. Overall, good eats! read more

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Have been coming here for years, ever since they opened their first location around 2009 or so off Rt 50. Steve and his team do a wonderful job here consistently putting out quality food at a reasonable price. If you're looking for Tex-Mex food look no further. They've expanded their menu in recent years and the new offerings are as good as the classics. Great staple and our family looks forward to continue visiting this place for many years to come and at their new locations too. read more

Another great food experience at this El Fresco location. We've have several different occasions over the past couple years and it is consistently well done. Clean restrooms and helpful staff. read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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I was a little skeptical about this place because I was in search of a regular degular authentic Mexican restaurant. It seemed there weren't many/any ‍ in a close radius to that area. Soooo I gave it try based on the reviews here on Yelp...along with the pictures (thanks Yelp users!). Okay, so the outside caused me to rub my hands together like Birdman (google for full visual), in complete anticipation of the food. The patio was inviting with nice colors and ample tables. Upon waking inside, the establishment offered signage that stated Happy Hour was is from 2pm-6pm. The staff was very friendly and helpful The young lady that took my order was very knowledgeable when I told her my food preferences. She gave a great recommendation! I started with queso and chips.. There's a separate counter that holds a salsa bar (pico, mild, medium, verde, onions, and peppers) for the complimentary chips or whatever else you would like to sauce up. I had Elote which was seasoned well and it had a good juicy crunch. The Shrimp Taco Platter came with black beans and rice. The tacos needed a little sauce, but that could've been me because I like my tacos dripping. The black beans and rice were flavorful and not dry . Although a different taste than authentic Mexican, I was happy the food wasn't dry and lacked flavor. I washed down my meal with a refreshing Frozen Peach Margarita. I will say if you in the area check it out for yourself. You can't beat the price, cleanliness, friendliness, and overall decent food. read more

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When I lived in the area, my family and I came to this restaurant a lot; we found it a great casual sit-down place to grab some reasonably priced food. We came to get to know our favorites: enchilada specials, fajitas, breakfast burritos. Our baskets of chips would get refilled constantly along with our many salsa cups. Finishing up the meal with fresh sopapillas or fried ice cream was a treat that ended our meal on the same high note we came to expect. We recently went to the new location for the first time. The food is the same - still delicious and fresh and similarly sized. Everything else is different. It is clear to a patron that the restaurant has pivoted to a focus on takeout and delivery; it is jarring to see the space shrink to maybe a third of what it once was and to receive all your food in plastic containers. The tables are tiny and need to be pushed together to accommodate more than two people comfortably, though the limited space made me wish we hadn't dined in. I didn't think I'd feel so strongly about the change in atmosphere, but I think I just loved the service and people and the way they created a comfortable space to enjoy your food. I would still vouch for the food every day, but I won't be dining in again. read more

HUGE PORTIONS! And unlimited salsa bar. Need I say more ? Elote 11/10 would def come back again Get: mariachi burrito and elote read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Mariachi Bur. Pltr - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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I love the food here ! It's all so yummy. I recommend everyone to come check this place out !

El Fresco is solid, and I disagree with those that say it is expensive. Yes, it is very casual compared to other TexMex options like Guapos. But you still get a lot of food that is not your average Chipotle. Plus a salsa bar, decent beer selection, and a pretty setup to eat in. In an area being surrounded by Baja Fresh and others, I'd rather go with this as a fresher option that is still quick and relatively inexpensive. read more

I have been enjoying the food at El Fresco since they opened over a decade ago at their location across 50. Somehow these people haven't dropped the ball with their original recipes until now because **everything** has tasted amazing from the beginning. I particularly enjoy the crispy tacos and enchiladas of chicken... and or course their margaritas. Unfortunately, I don't live nearby them anymore or I would still eat there more often. Now I just go when it's on my way to or from the Dulles airport from Arlington. read more

I ate here for lunch today. I ordered ahead and only waited a couple minutes when I got there. The order was correct when it arrived. I liked that they have a sauce and salsa bar next to the napkins and forks. I had the steak burrito bowl and it was so delicious. The steak tasted perfect and the vegetables tasted fresh. We ate outside on the patio. It was nice and not too crowded although the seats are very small. I stayed full for several hours after eating this meal too. read more

Found this place on Uber Eats and ordered once. Since then I've ordered numerous times! I love the enchiladas and they have great specials if you order on-line! Definitely recommend! read more

I really want to say this place is the worst but only so more people don't go. HOWEVER, if you skip this gem you will regret it. I love the food here, I hate to be "that person" but as someone who has had many a California burrito these are top notch. I love the fresh foods and all the flavors used. The staff are always super nice when you go in, and while there isn't a huge amount of seating you can usually grab a table pretty easily. 10/10 would highly recommend. read more

I miss the old location... The dinning room is super small. About 5 two person tables and no waiting area for to-go. The prices don't seem like that good of a deal and they no longer have margarita's. They took over Julia's kitchen and are primarily focused on being a delivery service and catering. They are not open for breakfast on Saturday Mornings and are closed all Sunday. I've gotten breakfast burritos and nacho's from here and other three times we tried they were not opened. The burritos are bigger than what you would find at Anita (still not large though), but they are also starting at 1.89 with no protein. It's about 89-99 cents per alteration on the basic breakfast burrito of egg and potatoes (that is protein, veggies, cheese, etc all about 1 dollar each). The burrito was A-Ok. The nacho's were just meh. I did appreciate that they packaged things separate for the nacho's togo (cheese sauce (liquid gold) in one container and nacho chips in the other. I have to say I really miss the old El Fresco. I was super sad to hear that they were shutting down due to rent control. I was over the moon to hear they relocated in Chantilly, however I am very let down that this is what they have become. I think if we ever do get food from them again, we will just ask for delivery; as this is what this location is trying to push and doesn't really entice people to come for a sit down. So much for a after work HH location or date night location. Those days are long gone. Would be interesting if they were to use that Chef's kitchen to offer cooking classes. Might be a way to capitalize on that space better than just delivery/catering. read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Their lunch special is sooooo worth it! The male cashier/server is very kind & sweet! He seriously made the place so much more welcoming and amazing! He's super helpful and such a wonderful employee! I got the arroz con pollo and it was so yummy! Last time I got the chicken fajita and it was very tasty too. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with anything from their menu! :) read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Arroz con Pollo~ (8/10) - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

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Probably not gonna come back to chipotle after going here. They have more options to choose from, and some of them are pretty cheap for the portions you get. Will definitely be back and definitely try the apple churros read more

El Fresco Mexican Grill - Fish platter and apple churros - Mexican Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

I ordered 2 Burritos to go. Portion size was excellent, and the ingredients were tasty. The only negative was the protein (chicken, beef) was too spicy. Unfortunately, I wouldn't go back again for that reason. read more

Best quesadillas ever. The most flavorful and juiciest quesadillas you will ever try!! I never get tired of the chicken quesadillas, the chips and salsa are always a must! Great atmosphere, love going here, frequently with my husband! read more

It was delicious! I had a chorizo huevos with a side of Queso! I loved the salsa bar. They were very professional and accommodated me since I am carnivore. read more