My wife and I visited for the first time, and from the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely…read morewelcomed. I'm not sure if the gentleman who greeted us was the manager or the owner, but he immediately made eye contact, welcomed us with a smile, and seated us right away. That first impression set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. Our server, Eduardo, was outstanding professional, personable, and attentive throughout the evening. He took the time to explain the menu and offered excellent recommendations, which made it easy to try a variety of dishes. The ambiance was warm and comfortable, with music playing softly in the background, making it easy to relax and enjoy a conversation without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. We ordered several appetizers and tapas, followed by dessert, and every single dish was absolutely delicious. The quality, presentation, and flavors exceeded our expectations. Overall, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. We truly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

One of my favorite brunches is a tapas place around my way, but I wish I could remember how I heard…read moreabout this one... I feel like I said "I wonder if there's one near my girlfriend?" I looked it up and I was immediately intrigued. $35 for AYCE and brush drinks start at $1 ($1 OJ mimosa, $2 flavored mimosa, $5 margaritas & sangrias). It did take a while for us to place our first order, but I was not the first there, so I am pretty sure that the staff were waiting for our entire party to arrive. About 5 minutes after the last people arrived, we got taken care of and everything was amazing from there. This is the first bottomless menu in a while that I genuinely could not get all the way through because there were that many options. It was fascinating to see items like hummus, deep fried oreos, arepitas, and baleadas... which were actually some of the best things! I could go on and on about the items I tried and how enjoyable the mimosas were. Tamarind and lulo were my favorites! If you enjoy tapas and brunch and are in the NoVA area, this is the place for you. The decor inside is lovely too!

I came here with my girlfriend to watch the Mexico World Cup game. The place is a small but…read morewelcoming space. The customer service was really great. The hostess and waiter were very friendly and attentive. Our glass of water was never empty. We ordered some chips and Guac while we waited for our bean and cheese pupusas and taco salad. The chips and guac were good. Nothing amazing. The taco salad was fresh with amazing veggies. The grilled steak was good. However it was missing beans. It was ok, but not my favorite. The pupusas however were 5 stars. There were so good. I highly recommend them to anyone. Their curtido was also so delicious. We loved them so much we went back another day to order some more. The next time we are in the DC area we plan to stop here again.

The food was just OK and the service was TERRIBLE. We were mostly ignored. The wait was extremely…read moreslow, entirely too long for the small amount of food we ordered in a basically empty restaurant. The restaurant really needs some cleaning and general maintenance/upkeep. I had high hopes but I was so disappointed by this restaurant

Amazing food!! We…read morewent about an hour before closing and surprisingly, there were a lot of other people in line already as well! We didn't know what to expect going in. The line was long but they were very open about why it was taking a while (they wanted to ensure they only took orders they could fulfill and check their food inventory), once we ordered it was very fast! The food was delicious and so well made! The half chicken was what we got and it's alot of food so be ready to eat! The rice, plantains, and yuca are so yummy, highly recommend any of those sides. The sauces are all delicious as well, you can't go wrong. Such a great place to get quality dinner and the seating it plenty! 5/5

El Pollo Rico was my first Peruvian chicken spot. After over 15 years since this experience I've…read morepatronized quite a few different places and ventured back to where the journey began to compare. Spoiler Alert: It's number 1. Though what I really like about the place changed. When I first went all they offered was Chicken, Cole slaw, and fries. In a world of many option I actually thought this sent a message that we are so good we only offer a limited choice that's you will enjoy. Tbf the fries can't compete w McD or Chikfila Waffle fries but they were good. The service counter is modernized and they are efficient and friendly. The layout if the restaurant is still basic like the limited menu they used to have. No frills no gimmicks just good food. Still the same vibe The chicken was still very good. Other places are fairly close but Apollo Rico is just a touch better. The charred seasoning is evident. What tipped the scales for me in comparison to other places I've been is the green sauce. It liked fresh. It wasnt like other places where that has the consistency of ketchup it looked bright green and freshly made vs other places where it seems as if it was poured out a container.

Their flan is flavorful, creamy without too much vanilla. My son loves their chocolate and custard…read morecream pastries too. Mellow coffee.

This is my go to local spot for cakes! Fresh, delicious cakes! I've bought several for different…read moreevents & people always compliment. Delicious salteñas too. I'll share some photos of several cakes I've bought from them.

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.

I love this place! The food, the people who work there, and the ambiance is just what I need to…read morerelax. My husband and I go there often.

Really cozy restaurant with yummy, flavorful food and drink. Relaxed, friendly service.read more

Hole-in-the-wall Salvadorian restaurant with a large menu of authentic food and drinks…read more I came here for dinner on a Friday night with my fiancé, and we tried a number of dishes. Some dishes were better than others, but the highlight was definitely the pupusas. Cheap with solid portions Friendly and fast service

This review is solely based on my take out to-go order…read more I came in & was immediately greeted by an employee. I couldn't decide on one thing to order originally because everything looked so good! I decided on chicken & bean pupusas & chicken taquitos which came with beans and rice. The service was great while I was in the restaurant & they offered me water & chips while I waited. I was pleasantly impressed by all of it. It was all so yummy and reasonably priced. They did get my order wrong on one of the pupusas, but I didn't care because it was really tasty. Love love love this place & will be back to support this business.

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!!

4.12.25 I came for…read morelunch with a friend to celebrate her birthday. Upon entering, there was only one table of patrons. When those patrons left, while we were there, only one additional table was occupied. They aren't very busy even on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a mural, colorful string lights, and decorative pillows. There is limited parking in front of the restaurant. They also have patio seating. Our server was wonderful - friendly, attentive and helpful answering questions and accommodating my friend with requests for her food. Although I love the ambience and service, I have mixed reviews on the food. The beef empanadas and flan were delicious, however, my smoked brisket mashed potatoes and potato wedges were just average. Although our server said that the brisket is popular and highly recommended, I thought it was chewy, hard, and the barbecue sauce wasn't anything memorable. It didn't really stand out and I have definitely had better brisket at Mission BBQ. My friend or mofongo, brussel sprouts, and Ropa Vieja. She she said of the three, the Mofongo was her favorite and really good. She also liked the brussels sprouts. Final thoughts: beautiful ambience, great service, but mixed reviews on the food.

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.

Overall, this restaurant was just okay. The outdoor seating was really nice, and the guacamole was…read moredefinitely the highlight of the meal. The service was friendly, but while I was waiting for the rest of my group to arrive, I was asked several times if I was ready to order, which made me feel a bit rushed. I also wasn't very impressed with the salsa--it lacked the flavor I was expecting. Overall, it was a pretty mediocre experience. Nothing was necessarily bad, but there wasn't enough to make me want to go out of my way to come back. Parking wasn't so bad, it was street parking and if anything you just have to walk one street over