Like 20 years ago they gave my buddies and I a few pitchers of beer when we were teens. Of course we paid. And it was super exciting. By now the staff has to have changed. lol read more

Semi attentive staff, Overpriced drinks management seems out of it . Walked in for a patron margarita and some pupusas got nothing else to say about it. read more

First of all, I appreciate they are serving during this pandemic. But what I faced today was outrageous. I ordered 3 dishes (2 chickens and 1 shrimp) via doordash. I picked up order and confirmed with lady. I didn't check my food there but when I came to home one of the dish was beef and shrimp was not there. So, I called them and took beef dish with me for exchange. Now the guy looked into my order, checked beef dish I returned and said somebody has eaten from there. I mean seriously? I won't lie there was some gravy spilled while driving and I don't eat beef but I was hoping he would apologize to me for serving me wrong order. Anyway, I gave explanation and they replaced it but that is really bad customer service. I will never ever order from there. read more

Food was amazing I normally go in for breakfast right before I going to work I always get great service and food come out quick plus great drinks read more

Ordered Pollo con Comarones for lunch, and it was phenomenal. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the chicken was tender and packed with flavor. I will definitely back! read more

El Pulgarcito Grill - Mexican Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Bad service make sure to check ur receipt, waitress in there be taking advantage of drunk people and over charging them they also include the tip in there already they would make more money if they weren't trying to get over people read more

So there is the "traditional" Mexican restaurant that most Americans identify with when you say "hey let's get Mexican food!" This ain't that. This is a "locals" establishment for the working Hermanos y Hermanas of the greater Woodbridge/rt 1 area. My fiancé loved his food, but mine left something to be desired. The menu is not like an Americanized Mexican restaurant. It's more traditional like you would find in an authentic Hispanic community. (Which, that part of Woodbridge is). But it's also our new home so we were anxious to check out the neighborhood restaurants. The joint is quaint.. Laid back.. Entirely Spanish-speaking... But the beer is cold and the waitress was friendly. read more

El Pulgarcito Grill - Cold beer - Mexican Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

I ordered the Yuca con Chicharron (fried yuca with pieces of fried pork) and pork pupusas for delivery. Delivery was prompt and the food was hot when it arrived. Some pieces of chicharron were too crispy/dry in the fryer, and it was hard to eat. The pupusas tasted okay - the filling was more cheesy than meaty. If it was a pork pupusa, there was very little pork inside of it. read more

First time eating here and by far some of the best Horchata in town!! Steak was great and just as I ordered it!! read more

El Pulgarcito Grill - New York steak with eggs bananas and beans - Mexican Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

This is the first time I've been here. There was a bit of a wait for the waitress, but nothing excessive. I ordered my food( the mixed fajitas) and was told that it would be about 20 minutes or so. After around 10 minutes one of the cooks(I think) came up to me and asked if I had ordered the fajitas. I said that I had and he handed me the bag and said "here you are sir" I got the food home, about 2 miles and when I opened the container I was met with an amazing smell and even better flavor. It was a bit noisy, but it sounded like it was karaoke night. All in all it was a very good experience and Im sad to say I'll be leaving the Woodbridge area in a little over a week. Thank you for the GREAT food! read more

I knew there was a reason I had stopped coming here. I just took a risk and gave them a new shot and what a darn mistake. I usually I go down the street to xela Kabob and let me say turn around if you come to El pulgarciti and drive 2 minutes back to xela Kabob. You won't regret it. My pupusa of chicharon and cheese let's start off by saying was soup by the time they brought it to me. The cabbage was full of its juicy liquid that it made the whole bottom of the pupusas soggy. Then when I do get my pupusas it was salty and hardy any chicharon taste. I'm sorry but for 2.35 each pupusas it's a damn waste. Also asked the waitress of they had plain fried chicken wings and she said yes... why did my chicken wings have spicy sauce..... food and waitress made this a regretful trip read more

Looks dodgey....but looks can be decieving. Lunch near the auction buying a car and needing liquid courage:-) great food, good service and the kitchen door open looking spotless. TRUE 3 black women and we felt a little awkward. ..but we're made to feel at home. A little dark read more

0 stars! Don't go there! Walked in and no one came to serve me. Two workers saw me and never acknowledged me. I walked out, they'll never get my money. Plenty of other authentic Mexican restaurants to go to in Woodbridge read more

Food is alright. Overpriced, rude waiter rolling her eyes. We got overcharged w something we didn't eat. This place gives Hispanic restaurants a bad reputation. read more

My boyfriend went to pick up a pick up order I placed through Grubhub on Sep 26 around 1pm and was instantly ignored. Everyone in the restaurant stared him down like he was an alien. He walked in and told them he was there to pick up the lady working told him to move to the side after ignoring him and took the family's order that came in after him. Again she did the same thing acting as if he wasn't even there. He had to raise his voice after many attempts in asking to get attention. A man finally gave him an attitude saying what did you get!? He told him and he rudely gave him the bag of food without a word. He isn't Latino but I am and just wish I went to pick up the order because nobody should be treated this way. It sucks because the food was decent and I'd love to go again, but refuse to give people like this my money. Please learn how to provide service to all races not just Latinos. If you want your restaurant to be successful get rid of the people providing bad service. This is coming from someone that never complains! read more

Tried this restaurant because of the glowing first review. Not much to look at when you pull up outside. We thought maybe it was a dive bar with good food so we went inside. Thursday is our Margaritas night, but we were disappointed to learn they only serve beer and virgin Margaritas. Pros: Food seems fresh, salsa was quite good. Cons: Food was bland, service was lacking as the waitresses were more interested in their cell phones than us (refilling our chips/salsa/drinks). We didn't view the karaoke, so maybe the entertainment is good, but the food isn't worth a return trip in our opinion. read more

I just moved to the area and had tried several other similar spots, but none compare to this place. The people are friendly, the beer is cold and the food is "que rico" ! I will be seen here often! The owner was very friendly and came by my table several times to make sure everything was good. Most americans would probably drive by this place, but they dont know what they are missing! You can't get good food like this at On The Border or anywhere else in the area. read more

Great food. Drinks are reasonably priced, great atmosphere. Owner and staff provide a friendly atmosphere.

The special nachos used to be amazing , now they are just ok. Just 3 pieces of chicken , we are not coming back to this place

I gave this place three stars . The chips and salsa were not tastey to me . The music was a little bit too loud for lunch time .The salsa tasted a bit like pasta sauce . Im not sure if it was because i was here really early in the day (2:00) . The waitress was pretty quick . The food dishes were great however and tasted great so it was a nice thing after the chips situation . I guess i just expect good chips and salsa at a spanish spot . Overall i am full and happy ! read more

Very authentic Mexican and Salvadoran food. However, be prepared for the possibility that you'll be the only person in the restaurant speaking English! Fortunately, I knew enough high school Spanish to communicate with my waitress. I went after 9:00 PM on a weekday, so the crowd may be different before then. read more