Wow, excellent food and service. The menu provided lots of delicious options. I was delighted to…read moresee the Horchata drink, which was an unexpected treat. We were hoping that they served beer, but I didn't miss it much.

I had the tacos birria and some guacamole and they were both delicious. It's a cute little place…read moreand I will definitely be back next time at Brunswick High School. Muchas gracias!

Parrando's has become our go‑to Tex‑Mex spot for a reason. The ambience is always pleasant and…read morecomfortable, especially around the bar area where we prefer to sit. It has that perfect balance of lively and relaxed, making it easy to settle in and enjoy lunch.. We always stick to our usual -- the large margaritas and the fried chicken wings with Mexican rice -- and they never disappoint. Honestly, this is probably the best fried chicken in all of NOVA. Crispy, flavorful, and consistently excellent. It's the kind of dish you never get tired of ordering. What really sets Parrando's apart is the service. Sitting at the bar is a must for us because the bartenders make the experience. Josue has always been fantastic, and now with Alex -- who came over from Los Carnales -- it's even better. Having two of the best bartenders in town behind the same bar was a great surprise and makes every visit feel even more welcoming. Parrando's continues to deliver great food, great drinks, and great people. It's the kind of place you look forward to returning to every time.

Decided to do a carry out order since I was working in the area and didn't pack anything for lunch…read more Highly recommend their steak fajitas, very good and a reasonable amount of food for the price. I ordered online and my food was ready and hot at the time of pickup. Excellent service and very friendly staff. Would happily return.

A large group of parents and kids popped into El Tio. The staff was very accommodating with the…read moresize of our group--putting a number of tables together. Understandably, with the use of our group, service was on the slower side. It did seem as though there was one server on shift, so she was dealing with us and her other tables, too. The food and drinks came out pretty quickly once the orders were in. And everything was delicious!!

I've been here many many times over the years and have always had an excellent meal. You can't go…read morewrong here with the more interesting latin flavors like the lechoncito al Horno (roast pork with onions and plantains served with rice and beans and the classic Tex Mex items like tacos, fajitas and burritos are also a must try. Their table side guacamole and their homemade chisoro queso are both also worth a try as is their winter (tequila based) old fashioned or their variety of margaritas. Service is always fast and friendly here whether you sit in their bar or dining room and the atmosphere is the classic Tex Mex style you're looking for. I've been here many times and will be back again for sure.

Food (4/5): This is my favorite place in the DMV for chips and dip - the creamy jalapeño dip is my…read morefavorite! The beef taco salad was a bit odd - individual portions of food were just placed into a bowl. I had the boom chicka boom enchailadas - which I get every time. They are really delicious though next time I will ask for extra sauce on the side. The white chicken breast is delicious, but it could use some more sauce. Service (5/5): Darius was one of the kindest servers I have had anywhere. He just had such a fantastic positive and helpful attitude. Ambiance (4/5): This is a fast casual sit down restaurant. It was pretty quiet for an afternoon and we enjoyed relaxing.

Went for lunch and got seated right away with no wait. We were served fresh chips and salsa to…read morestart. Ordered the fajitas and Chicka Boom -- both were delicious and generously portioned. Finished with tres leches for dessert, which was the highlight -- fresh, moist, and absolutely delightful!

UPDATE: After getting a lovely response from the management…read moreat this location through Google reviews, I decided to give them another try! My friend and I had lunch there yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised with this experience. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with the molé sauce and my friend ordered the shrimp tacos. The presentation of the enchiladas was impressive and the shrimp tacos looked tasty! I loved the sauce on my dish and the cheese/queso. I was full after 2 and a half of the enchiladas. It came with 4. My friend filled up on 2/3 of the tacos. Soni was our server and she did amazing! She was sure to keep our waters filled and was consistently checking in with us. The cleanliness of the restaurant and bathrooms were still impressive, despite a couple of crumbs on the table when we sat down. The chips and salsa were still my favorite part. I can be pretty picky when it comes to salsa but I love the texture and taste of this salsa. The chips always come out crispy and fresh! We were there at lunch time and the restaurant was not super busy. I'm glad I gave them another try! My husband and I love mexican food and were excited to try this location. I was very pleased with the environment when we walked in. The staff was welcoming and the restaurant was beautiful. I was excited to get seated in a booth immediately on a Friday at around 5. I will also say that the bathrooms were incredibly clean! My husband and I both ordered tacos, but we were disappointed to find out they were out of the Birria tacos. I was shocked because it seemed early enough on a Friday for them to not be running out of items. I ordered chicken tacos and was not impressed. They were very bland and didn't come with much to add to the chicken and tortilla although, the plate was presented beautifully. My husband ordered the fish tacos and while he did enjoy them, they were also quite underwhelming. The service was not exceptional. I had to ask for water multiple times and as I was once a waitress myself, I was always taught water should be served immediately. I also had to remind my waitress 2 times that we had ordered the queso. It didn't come out until we had already received our food. Despite this, the chips and salsa were actually quite tasty and kept us satisfied. The server did bring more chips when we were getting low and was attentive to my soda and my husbands beer. I did feel the waitress could've been more attentive, but she was very kind and cheerful. I feel it's also important to note that the restaurant did not seem to be busy. I was happy to find that for two orders of tacos, a beer, and a soda, the bill was roughly $50, plus a $10 tip. While my husband and I prefer other Mexican restaurants in the area, I am glad we got to experience El Habanero.

I love this place but this time, I had to decrease the review because the veggies are so salty, I…read morecan't eat them (money wasted). Everything else is really good.

Great ambiance, fresh and tasty food, and a very clean space. Relaxing vibe with solid…read moreservice--definitely a nice spot worth visiting. Btw... I always order the Carne Asada Pizza and Avocado Chicken Salad. Most times to go it's always packed nicely. Their salsa bar is delightful... definitely recommend.

Sorry, but that's the blandest, flattest, tasteless food I've ever eaten, Mexican or otherwise…read more Zero taste. Could have been eating paste. Tacos: flat. No spice, no flavor. Enchiladas: ditto. Paste. Wifey says their breakfast burritos are good. Not sure I'm in any hurry to try.

Went here with a large group for Cinco de Mayo, and it was an excellent experience. I got the pollo…read moreen mole negro, and it was absolutely delicious. I'd return just for that! The drinks were excellent, too...everyone enjoyed the margaritas. Superb service: I never saw the bottom of my water glass, even though we were a large group. They kept the chips and salsa topped up. I'll definitely be back!

I do love me some Mancha…read more 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Food 4.8/5 Beverage 4/5 Service 4/5 Parking & Wait time Drinks: 4.8/5 Carajillo & Margarita Fresca were yummy. The Horchata could use more depth. The NA Fresca is flavorful & fresh. Starter: 5/5 The Salsa is chef's kiss. Pricey, one small serving for the table, $4.00 per serving after. Burrazo: 4/5 Big boy food, lots going on, not as flavorful as I would like but delicious. Ench Mole: No rating because I cannot compare to other references or understanding of what to expect - it was a 3/5 for my personal flavor interest. Tacos: 4/5 Al Pastor 3/5 Birria (lacked flavor) 5/5 Octopus, soft and flavorful. A little inconsistent in cut, I prefer the larger chunks. 4/5 Lengua Sides: 3/5 Beans, girlfriend's do rate these higher than I. 4/5 Rice Churros: 1/5 Greasy, that's all I taste. The caramel sauce is very salty and almost burnt tasting. Chocolate sauce is standard but taste like Hershey's chocolate syrup.