We went to Cielo Rojo before theatre. Since it was early, we made dinner by ordering the entire…read morehappy hour menu. Each dish was delectable! There were 4 of us and all four gave meal a thumbs up. Highly recommend. Food lives up to its reputation as authentic Mexican per food critics / writers.

Exceptional! Visiting friends from LA, we stopped for dinner (with reservation), just because we…read moredidn't wanna go much father away. Mexican food wasn't exactly the to propriety for us. Little did we know we'd be in for such an awesome surprise! The 3-salsa appetizer was impressive; subtle, complex flavors, perfect heat, with honest hand made corm tortillas. But on taking the first morsels from both our main courses, the word that just came to mind was 'spectacular'. Presentation of the branzino was impressive, salsa again excellent, the tres enchiladas with 3 different sauces, again mouthwatering delicious. The tres leches (i know everything seems 'tres' today). And oddly, the simplest side if rice and beans was equally healing to the soul. Must go place!

The service was super quick! There may have been a 10 minute wait between ordering our food and…read morebeing served which was perfect. We got the guacamole to start which was some of the best, and most flavorful, guacamole that I've had in DC. Being from Texas, I'm very particular about my street tacos. These were the closest I've gotten to Texas street tacos since I've been in DC, and I've been here for 2 years! The place is small and intimate but full of energy - great place for a happy hour with friends or a more casual date!

Solid local Mexican spot!…read more Food- shrimp dish was flavorful and tacos consistently good. Meats are prepared well and side dishes a great compliment. Drinks- hibiscus sangria and hibiscus margarita were refreshing and tasty. Vibes- great patio space

A California Burrito is a challenging thing to find on the east coast period, let alone a good one…read more San Pancho's version of the San Diego classic is absolutely top notch and would go toe-to-toe with the La Perla's, Humberto's, and The Taco Stand's of SoCal. The tortillas are fresh, the salsas and guacs house made and flavor packed, and the drink specials are always fun and unique. Not to mention the fun loving and efficient staff. By far the best California Burrito in the D.C. metro area, possibly on the entire east cost.

took a break from bar prep to have brunch here and it was awesome. we came in at around 11:30 and…read morewere seated immediately at a nice little table outside, though you order at the counter inside. i ordered the vegan breakfast burrito and the matcha horchata latte. both items were absolutely delicious. i loved the burrito, the tortilla was absolutely amazing and the filling really hit the spot. the drink was one of the best i probably have ever had; the combination of the matcha and the horchata absolutely ruled. and i loved the cute cup and floral straw it was served in/with! totally worth the trek to takoma. i would definitely return!

Had a really good experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. The al…read morepastor tacos were delicious.

Had a great time and dinner! Chicatana is unassuming and unpretentious, staffed with attentive…read moreservers who do an amazing job (water was always filled and empty plates removed quite efficiently). The decor is simple, no table clothes or frills but it does live up to 'fine cuisine' with excellent food and presentation (another subtle touch is if you leave the table, you return to a nicely folded napkin). We got nearly everything on the menu including all the desserts and Mexican hot chocolate (yum, lightly spicy and piping hot!) . As others have said their guacamole is excellent...do check the charges though bc they added salsa and chips to the tab which we did not order (they removed). Also, the first order of guac came with big bowl of chips, but none with the second order of guac- not a problem though because you do not go hungry. Portions are quite generous. We even tried the ants which was a fun novelty

Came here for a late afternoon lunch…read more The drinks were delicious and cold. The food itself was phenomenal. We had the steak enchiladas and chicken nachos (normally an appetizer). Both were seasoned correctly and tasty. The service was good with no issues and the ambiance was as great.

A great spot to have in the neighborhood. The tiny patio is nice in the summer. It's decent Tex…read moremex, for a fairly reasonable price. Pretty standard fare, I'll be back again as the staff are super nice and it's so convenient as a neighborhood spot to walk to. Grab a couple tacos, a margarita and you'll be pleased.

Food was EXCELLENT. Relaxed environment with friendly staff. Portion size, presentation, and taste…read morewas all perfect.

Stopped here after reading great reviews. The service was very friendly, and the food came out…read morequickly. The tacos were good, but the vegetarian burrito was a GREAT vegan option, and also super filling. I would come back if I were in the area. Parking was easy. The restaurant felt very authentic and well-decorated.

Took my son to this taqueria for dinner and it did not disappoint!…read more It's a small restaurant with maybe 3-4 small tables and counter seating for 4-5. (It looks like it used to be an American diner). Everything is made to order right in front of you and it's all fresh. I had carne asada tacos and carnitas tacos with black beans and rice. You can order à la carte or as a platter - I chose the platter because I was hungry! They were delicious- especially the carnitas! All the accompaniments are authentic and super fresh. The tortillas are made on site and sooo soft and tasty. We also ordered chicken flautas which come with créma and guacamole. These were also very tasty. The restaurant seems to be run by a couple. They were prompt and friendly. I enjoyed the food so much that I forgot to take pictures first. Next time!

Overall, the food alone makes this experience worth it. The physical location defintiley isn't…read moreflashy or massive. But the food is made right there in front of you. It's a simple but excellent menu and we left so happy. Definitely a gem!

San Antonio is such a nostalgic spot for me I've been coming here since I graduated from Howard,…read moreand it never disappoints. I love their happy hour and the food is always on point. This was my first time trying the paella and it was a 10/10 full of flavor and cooked perfectly. My friend got the mussels and a steak quesadilla, and both were really good. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And the drinks? Strong and HUGE exactly how they should be. The music loud and get you dancing. Our server was fast and very attentive. I love this place so bad. It's definitely one of my go-to spots!

A nice local bar and Mexican food. They have pretty good drinks as well. The service is good. They…read morecan get busy sometimes but service doesn't stagger too much. Tacos are a big small tho. The drinks are great and you can get some really big drinks.

I popped in to take in the mild weather day and their amazing covered patio (highly recommend)…read more They had the fifa games playing on a wide screen but had some fun Latin music playing. The chips are perfection--very thin, crunchy, fresh, with a slight amount of salt. The salsa was tomato forward, and while I usually crave heat, I really liked the balanced flavor--so much I had two bowls! I orders the cheese enchiladas and it was massive and oh so cheesy. There were cheese pulls for days. The rice was good, I tasted the beans and they were also okay. This really hit my craving spot on, and I had a few beers on the patio because the weather and vibe were just right. My server was Eric and he was very consistent and very great. He made sure I never had an empty plate or glass, which was very appreciated. Overall really great time!

I recently went here with three friends for dinner and had a solid experience. We were able to get…read moreseats immediately and the service was excellent. Mi Rancho's prices are reasonable, the portion sizes good, and the staff friendly and helpful. I appreciated the delicious complementary chips and salsa, and we were able to get refills. Mi Rancho is also very family-friendly-they have high chairs, an extensive kid's menu, and we saw several kids there. I got the mixed chicken and beef fajitas for my dinner. While the meat was a little tough and needed a bit more flavor, the accompaniments were good and combined with the salsa, produced great flavor. I would recommend Mi Rancho if you're looking for a family-friendly, laid-back dinner in Silver Spring.

Ordered two burritos to go for $30. Disappointed no limes or sauces were provided and both burritos…read moreseemed heavy on the rice. Chicken had little flavor but the steak was decent.

Mom and pop type of restaurant. The food was very good and the employees were very friendly. This…read moreplace may not catch your attention at first on the outside but it's worth going in and checking out!