A great unexpected find! We were looking for something to early Dinner places after a long day of…read moresightseeing and Dos Amigos didn't disappoint! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Their service and good food made our day. Hope to come back again sometime soon on our next visit to Alexandria.

We're honestly surprised Dos Amigos is reviewed as well as it is. We didn't really enjoy anything…read more To start, the margaritas use mix. I ordered one without seeing that on the menu, and it gave me a stomach ache, so I didn't even finish it. The guac was overpriced for the portion and too chunky. There was hardly any avocado and way too much onion. It's an easy way to charge more for less because it looks like there's more than there actually is. The soup and steak were fine. Not bad but not great. Normally I like to try flan and/or churros when we go to a new Mexican restaurant, but we were so underwhelmed with the food, we didn't bother. There are so many great Mexican restaurants in the area, and I'd recommend any of those instead.

I came to La Estancia for a family birthday celebration, and must say, they did an excellent job…read moreaccommodating a party of 17, including six children. The service was excellent and accommodating. I was impressed because I know large groups can be difficult to wait on, so was very pleased with the service and how quick they were to get our orders in and us served. We ordered a variety of appetizers, such as the the empanadas, calamari, and garlic shrimp. My favorite items were the empanadas and calamari, which were extra tasty with the accompanying sauces. We also ordered a variety of grilled meats, including the two large Parrillada meat platters and picanha . The accompanying sides we tried were the fries, cheese rice, fried yucca, and plantains. I really liked the plantains, but the cheese rice was not was I expected. It was more like grits than cheesy rice. The meats were cooked to how we requested it, and of course tastes especially good with the sauces. My favorite cuts were the strip steak, beef rib, and picanha. I didn't really care for the sweet breads, but that is a personal preference. Value wise, the Parrillada platters could easily feed 4 - 5 people, so we had plenty of leftovers. I would definitely recommend checking out La Estancia if you enjoy grilled meats!

Looking for a good steak in an unknown area, we were lucky to have found La Estancia; the pictures…read morewere enough to convince us. The service was 10/10. They were not very busy when we arrived but remained attentive during our entire visit. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. We got a parrillada mixta, which means mixed grilled meats. It was superb! My husband had a cup of coffee, which was also good. Usually, restaurants go for generic coffee, and it's always overcooked. This was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated, music is playing, and there is a bar. It would be a great hang-out spot.

Huascaran delivers authentic Peruvian cuisine executed with precision and respect for tradition. We…read moreordered the fried fish chicharrón, which was perfectly done--crispy on the outside, moist inside, clearly fresh fish, and not greasy at all. The seafood rice was excellent: well-balanced seasoning, properly cooked seafood, and rice with the ideal texture, showing solid technique and attention to detail. The chicha morada tasted natural and well-spiced, not overly sweet, exactly how it should be. For dessert, the flan stood out for its smooth texture and controlled sweetness, far from anything industrial. Attentive service and a comfortable atmosphere complete the experience. This is a restaurant that understands Peruvian cuisine and executes it correctly. Highly recommended.

A solid Peruvian restaurant, staff was friendly and food was decently good. My Abuelita's friend…read moretold her about this place and she was super excited to finally visit and try!

Order one of their fantastic margaritas and the friendly and wonderful service will make sure…read moreyou're never empty handed! This is your neighborhood go-to. I would be aware that the specials often do not have their prices listed and would recommend asking before getting upsold.

Went here to celebrate cinco de mayo, it was extremely packed. For that reason I don't take any…read morepoints for the long wait (even though we had reservations) and long time it took for our drinks and food to come out. I like the ambiance and decor of the restaurant and would be interested coming back for the mariachi band. The food was good nothing too special just your typical Mexican restaurant.

Had a lovely light dinner at Pikoteo last night. It was fantastic. Sat on the patio and enjoyed a…read morelovely cool evening. We had the chicharrones and the ribs, both were absolutely fantastic! Good drink prices, we also had the fries in beef tallow, which were crispy and delicious. They had a special lasagna made with Brisket and plantains, that we will be back to try it looked Amazing! Worth a try!!

The food was very good but the service was strange. First the waiter told us our food will be…read moredelayed because the kitchen is too busy with other large tables. The restaurant was not even busy, only maybe 60% occupied. So he asked us if we want some appetizers, so we order 2. The portion is small but decent. Then they missed one of our drink order. The owner came by and show us the specials and says the regulars know today special is abc, as if telling us we are not regulars. Finally they mess up the bill, I told the waiter there are only 5 tables occupied, how can you mess it up?

Ok so let me start of by saying customer service was immaculate, flawless. Buttttttttttt, I've been…read moreto a lot of Peruvian restaurants. And just off the presentation, I'm a little disappointed. This is not authentic. No lettuce, no cilantro no pico. I'm sad.

this is one of my favorite Peruvian chicken spots in the DMV. I've been going here since a kid…read more Their chicken float is hard to die for and their chicken is always moist and flavorful three yellow sauce is one of a kind, and I have never been disappointed, ordering from this restaurant. The service is super fast and is always accurate with my order. The ambiance is very Homie and hasn't changed since I was a kid!

When I walked into MI TIERRA, I realized real quick this place is doing double duty, market on one…read moreside, restaurant on the other. It's ground‑level from the parking lot, so no climbing Mount Everest just to get a taco. The parking lot is small, but they do have handicap spots, so points for accessibility. There are large menu screens everywhere, and if you've aged like a fine bottle of wine (or just drink a lot of it), you'll appreciate how big and easy to read they are. They also have a couple of handheld menus at the counter. Seating is minimal with metal tables and chairs, so if you're a diva, bring your donut cushion. I ordered the Carnitas and pork belly, both sold as sides. The pork belly sits under a warmer at the counter, daring you to stay committed to that Weight Watchers plan. It's sold by the pound, and my piece came to $4.80. I almost put it back, but I'm pretty sure there's an unwritten rule about not returning food you've already mentally claimed. Even the cashier said, "Oof, that's pricey," but listen I liked it, and I'd pay it again. The half‑pound Carnitas for $7.99 were delicious and worth every penny. My foodie partner ordered the fried chicken plate. Medium comes with fries; large comes with rice and salad. I tasted her large plate the seasoning was on point, the chicken leaned toward being a little dry, but not enough to stop me from wanting to shake those tail feathers. You order at the counter, they call your name, and voilà food in hand. Service was quick and easy and served with a smile. Overall, I'd definitely come back.

I came here on a recommendation from a stranger. Normally, I don't take recommendations from random…read morepeople off of the street, but this one proved very good! I walked into this deli/convenience store/restaurant midday on a Friday. It's brightly lit and there is Latin music coming through the speakers at a reasonable volume. You order at the counter and bring your food back to one of their 15 or so tables. There's monitors with pics of the menu items for the Latin dishes-- helpful. I ordered the fried chicken plate (beans and rice and salad with three pieces of raw chicken). That chicken was so tasty! There were no beans, but there was a gravy that they served with it that made me not need the beans. The portion sizes are pretty big- more than I can eat at a setting. My sister got the Carnitas plate. She said they were tender and good. The media Libra doesn't come with sides. There's pay-by-the-piece pork belly warming in a container when you go to the counter-- she said her piece was good. There is some parking , but there's not much of it due to the size of the strip mall where it's located.

El Pulgarcito is one of my favorite spots to visit for pupusas. Ever since living in NOVA I've been…read moreintroduced to pupusas, and this is bar far the best pupusas in NOVA! El Pulgacito is a small cozy spot this sits in the El Salvador settled neighborhood called "Chirilagua," after the city in El Salvador of the same name. Known for its authenticity you can't go wrong for some great Central American cuisine. The pupusa portions are massive compared to other places, if I'm hungry I can only eat two. You have been warned going on thinking you can knock down four lol. My favorites are the steak and pork. Their curtido is the best I've had as well that comes with the pupusas, and it's slightly mixed with warm salsa and it's just so good. My go to drink is the Tamarindo, I'm not sure if they make it in house, but it seems as if they do. If you are into tamarind drinks and flavor, it's a go to for sure. I just call it the Central American sweet tea lol. The only other dishes I've tried were the Lomo Saltado and the enchilada, although they were ok, I personally wouldn't get them again based on the taste, portion, and price point of the pupusas. The service is always nice and attentive. You can't go wrong here if you are in the area be sure to grab you a pupusa.

It's been a while since I've been here, but I was a regular when I lived in the area. When I do get…read moreout to the DC area, I do try to make it in here. Solid food at good prices. It's definitely worth trying all the flavor combinations. Service is always pretty fast and the little interaction I've had, as someone who mostly just orders a takeout when I'm buying from here, has always been pleasant.