My husband and I went to see the comedy show and have dinner. The show was great, the food is always good BUT the service is terrible. There seemed to be several staff but very ineffective as far as service goes. The owner was helping out but it didn't make a difference. We waited over 20 minutes just for someone to acknowledge us much less take an order. We were passed by several times by the staff. I would go for the comedy and forget the dinner. read more

Why this lady served me a beer in plastic cup ? And everyone else in glass regular actually she looks more drunk then everyone else.. what a shame disgusting. Hope next time they serve equal.. to much hate and division in this country !!!!!!!!!! read more

Came here today since it's near my job. It's the old JJ Muldoons and looks just like it inside. Also there is no official sign yet, just a banner hanging over the old J.J. Muldoons sign. I ordered my food to go, a shrimp taco for my co worker and a taco salad for myself. When I came in no one was at the stand and a couple staff just looked at me and kept on working. A man, I am assuming is the owner, helped me place my order. I didn't have to wait long about 5-10 minutes at the max. I asked the bartender if I could also get chips and salsa and she told the man I wanted chips and salsa so he said okay and walked away. As he did I see the bartender look up at him as he walks away and she says "Oh I was just told it cost extra for chips & salsa to go." Strange...why couldn't he just tell me that, why did he have to say it behind my back? I get back to the office and as I pour my taco salad out onto a plate a bug crawls off of a piece of lettuce (see pic). This is gross but doesn't give me the hibbie jibbies or anything. I called the restaurant and the same man I saw picks up the phone. I explain to him who I am and the situation. He then insists that it is "next to impossible because they do not have bugs there but would give me a new salad." I told him that it wasn't next to impossible and that I wasn't looking for my money back I just thought he should know that there was a bug in the to go box. I ended up eating the salad because well it's just a bug, it wasn't a roach. The food was decent but I take away all stars due to the professionalism the manager carried the conversation. It's a new restaurant and it's getting pretty warm out so it's pretty possible for a bug or a fly to get it, unless they keep all the doors shut tight. But seeing how quick the owner was to dismiss my call I can see this restaurant going down. You(I hope you are reading this) have to be able to take comments and not get sensitive or take it so personally. read more

Ok so I was excited to have a Mexican restaurant near by pretty much up until the minute I walked in. This place used to be JJ Muldoons btw. At the door the bartender said grab a seat anywhere you like. Well We couldn't because all the tables were dirty. Said bartender then asked for our drink order and we weren't sure as we had just sat down so asked for chips and salsa first. Bartender went back to the bar. After 10 minutes I waved my arms to get his attention and he said he'd be right with us once he was finished with his bar customers. He finally comes around and we order a water and a coke and CHIPS AND SALSA again since he never brought them the first time we asked. Told him we knew what we wanted but he said wait till he got back. Finally got chips and salsa and drinks. Placed our food order. 20 minutes later he came back and said no pupusas . Ok then why are they on the menu. Hmmmm. Ordered chicken fajitas instead. After another 20 minutes out came our food. Tacos were average, overloaded with lettuce and not much meat. The chicken fajitas were thin slices of dry flavorless chicken mixed with a TON of white onions and a few peppers strips. Tortillas were not hand made. The WORST of all was the minute rice they served as Spanish rice. It tasted like cardboard and that was the only seasoning to it. Minute rice cardboard box flavor and it was not even cooked through. Crunchy minute rice - not impressed nor was I with the canned refried beans. Nor was I impressed with how the bartender reached through the rails from the main floor to pass the coke refill to my table. why should I have to get up to get a soda passed through the railing as a paying customer? As we were leaving, another man came out from back and offered us more chips and salsa ( re-heated chips that were almost brown) and another dish of cold Pace Chunky Salsa or a strong resemblance to that brand. This man was very friendly and seemed to try to make things run smooth but seriously there should be a waiter or waitress for tables. We were the only customers eating with a few drinkers at the bar. Maybe they want their focus to be on generating a crowded bar but not all of us can drink alcohol at 4pm on a Tuesday. Some of us just want a nice early dinner. I won't be going back here unless I read reviews that the food is waaaay better including making Spanish rice and fresh refried beans which are very easy to make. And that service is better. If you decide to go, let me know if the food has improved because it is nice to have Mexican food around the corner. But Taco Bell makes a better taco and Spanish rice and beans than this place does. They haven't been open all too long so I hope they do improve. And I hope they add some Ambiance like Spanish music and a few sombreros too. Very disappointed. read more

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Alexa was amazing!! I have never had this type of customer service in my life! She made me feel welcome & was super attentive!! 10/10 would recommend!!! She was super professional & made me feel at ease after a long at work :) read more

I'll start off with the good, service was great and the chips and salsa were good. Now for the rest. The food was HORRIBLE, we ordered a pina colada that was basically sweetened coconut syrup. The fajitas came out and the wrap that was on the handle was melting so there was a horrible smell. The sour cream was way too sour and the chicken and steak had a odd smell. The manager did take off the fajitas but argued that the sour cream was "fine". read more

waitress had an attitude because I ordered two drinks for myself and proceeded to tell me she's going to be too busy to keep coming by to refill me...huh? um ok. then doesn't bother to come back and ask our food wise and 20 minutes later when I finally flagged her down I told her my order was not correct and she did offer to replace it but hey we know what happens when you send food back or complain. I'm just saying. food tasted good but like I said, I didn't get the right order so there you have it. read more

This is my go to spot, I am here at least 4 times a month!!! Food is ALWAYS consistently good compared to the other tex mex establishments in the area. and the prices are reasonable!!! The decor and stuff may not be all that BUT hands down the best fajitas and tacos in the area!!! The staff is pretty cool too!!! Happy hour prices are awesome!!! read more

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My friends and I were enjoying food and drinks at La Mexicana when the Re-up band and security personnel showed up unexpectedly. The security team acted aggressively, demanding a $30 cover charge from each table or else we had to leave. Despite not being informed about the band or any cover charge beforehand, we agreed to finish our drinks and depart. The pressure from security persisted until we requested to speak with the owner, Ash, who surprisingly claimed there was nothing he could do. We found it odd that he couldn't intervene in his own establishment. Charging loyal customers who support your business on regular basis an additional fee felt highly inappropriate and left us feeling unwelcome. As a result, we've decided to take our patronage elsewhere. Ash in the future perhaps you should advertise when an event is taking place so that patrons aren't blindsided! I hope it was worth it. read more

i am always pleased with the food, drinks , service and the value at this la mex. I have brought friends here and have held events here and Ash makes it totally easy. everyone loves this place. read more

Went there for lunch yesterday. Salmon burrito was amazing. Service superb as always!

Just love this place! Service is great. Greeted immediately and seated. Wait staff is friendly and helpful. Food is delicious. Great casual place. Highly recommended for all occasions, they also have a great room to accommodate large events. read more

All I have to say is, the server handed me my plate his THUMB was in my black beans and as he walked away he proceeded to lick the beans off his thumb. I always enjoy a hole in the wall with great food and authentic atmosphere, which is why I tried this out...this had neither and I couldn't even eat my food. I was not happy. read more

The worse customer service ever!! We walked in around 7:45 pm and the bar area was trashed! The tables weren't cleaned and no one was at the door to greet us. Waited about 10-15 minutes and not a single soul spoke to us nor did anyone clean the tables. Just as we were leaving the waiter decided to walk over but by then it was too late. read more

I went there for an office party, and was speechless on their amazing service.. They lost one star only because of their online website and location . i wish i could give them 4 and half star though. As it was an office party i wanted to pre-order our items , called their number in gaithersburg and the person who took our order was GREAT!! He was super clear with the menu and told us so many choices which were not very clear online..he made it very easy ..5 star for him!!.. Ambiance was nice they have this small room inside the restaurant and they reserved it for us. Food was fresh and very tasty.. so if you are waiting long for food .. trust me it's worth it.. again service was very very nice ..They kept refilling our drinks ..owner was also very nice she stopped by to introduce herself . I would def go again and would recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

My experience:Hostess brief greeting Asked if I could order carry-out, she said yes, let me seat these 3 people. I waited several minutes. I went to the bar, asked the woman if I could order carry-out? She said yes, what did I want to order. Played it safe pupusa and chicken tamal. It took a 15 mins. The pupusa was just cheese and was stuck to the foil when I attempted to open it, it destroyed it into ripped pieces. It tasted like raw corn meal. I did not mention anything and my friend asked for some cheese, I said ok and he looked at me (with a confused look) and said tastes like raw cornmeal. I said I know, just wasn't sure if it was me. The red sauce is salsa ( ummm not what its suppose to be ever! its a tomato base not chunks of onions etc.) The tamal fell apart, but tasted good. Really disappointed because its suppose to represent Tex Mex and if they screw up the simple items then... I say no to any other items on the menu. I called the place immediately and spoke to the woman behind the bar of what I experienced. I wasn't looking for a $2 refund although I should have. She said ooooo I will tell the chef and conversation ended. I say no go with this place! Service: lower scale Food: lower scale Thats my 411 on this place. read more

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First visit today, impressed with the food, which was quite good, and the service, which was attentive and friendly. They literally opened with a banner hung under the former owner's sign which is still there. No interior updates yet, pretty odd. We ordered off the special menu which had maybe 5-6 options at reasonable prices. The regular menu looked a bit higher. I'd like to see them have a lunch menu with smaller portions around say $5.00 - 7.00. We asked for black beans with both meals and got refried with both meals so a little bobble there. Otherwise the food is outstanding. They also bring out chips and salsa when you are seated. The chips were nice, thin, and crisp. They brought a sweet salsa which was very good and asked if we'd like to have the spicy as well which we did. Let me tell you, the spicy salsa is HOT. I mixed them a bit and that was very good and tempered the heat just enough. I think that once they get themselves organized, decorate the place, and get through the new-restaurant jitters, they'll be really good and I look forward to adding a star or two on a future review. read more

Went to this place for dinner with some friends because we were craving guacamole and hadn't been before. The first thing I noticed was that they didn't give us chips and salsa while we decided on our meals. The bartender was our server and he was quick to give us menus and take our drink and appetizer orders. We ordered chips with guacamole and a pitcher of margarita. The margarita was pretty much undrinkable. It was super sweet and sour with low, if any, alcohol content. Our chips were served on a plate with a small portion of guacamole. The guac was good and I'm pretty sure it was made in house. Two of us got chicken tacos and pupusas and our third got a vegetarian enchilada. Our food was so-so. Very American-tex-mex-esque. We should have gone to Taco Bell. read more

I love this restaurant. They have a location in Germantown, md as well that I go to often. Both places rock! Ask for Libby!! Great services read more

I just started going to La Mexicana and I keep going back because the food is great, the ambiance is fun, and the service is friendly and fast. Today I took 5 friends with me and they LOVED their meals. I highly recommend the Taco Salad. My friend who got a fajita meal thought it was the best she has had. The waitress, Alexis, was speedy and helpful. She has a very relaxed attitude and made the whole experience pleasant. I love it! read more

Amazing food and drinks! We had the chicken fajita and wet grilled chicken burrito! Reasonable prices for excellent food and drinks! Played Keno (actually won today)! Highly recommend!! read more

Alexis was the best ! So friendly , recommended the best drinks and has the best customer service ever Friendly and would definitely come back !! Great vibes and great laugh ! read more

Been a fan of El Mexicano (originally in Quince Orchard, then Travilah Square) which was a sister (brother?) restaurant to La Mexicana. Getting rid of El Mexicano and opening La Mexicana in the old JJ's location instead was a HUGE MISTAKE! I do understand the owner feeling like they needed to make a move, since it broke my heart to see how few patrons they had in Travilah despite the delicious food and very sweet employees. However, since the move to JJ's, the atmosphere and service aren't the same at all. It doesn't look or feel like a Mexican restaurant - no Mexican decor and there was country music playing which seemed very weird The waitresses there are just ok but my previous experiences with El Mexicano involved over-the-top customer service from people who clearly wanted to make sure you were satisfied with your meal. The absolute worst part...the food is not the same. At first, it seemed like all was ok since the menu and food were basically the same as before at El Mexicano. However, during my last two visits there I experienced sloppy cooking: overcooked chicken, a burned tostada, a burrito that just fell apart, and an overall lack of care in the food. I really hope the owners realize what's going on and that it's just getting worse. It seems like they are just trying to go with what the regulars like, which is not going to help their business. It's not too late! I'll revisit again if they don't end up closing, but not anytime soon. read more

This location is better than the Germantown restaurant/bar. Food was a lot better my favorite dish is build your burrito. And a must order is the Yuca! It's amazing and side sauce is beyond delicious. Bartenders like Tracy are really great and will be sad to not see her or have my yuca fries anymore. I have decided not to patronize this location because I'm not allowed to go to the Germantown location anymore because the bouncer who self proclaimed himself the "boss" runs out good paying people. Great business practices. read more

This place is Awesome!! I highly recommend the chicken plater combo. Thanks la Mexicana read more

La Mexicana - This place is Awesome. You can not go wrong with the special chicken combo platter. Plus ice cold Modelos!!! - Bars Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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The service was fair I ordered a chicken burrito the chicken inside was burnt my wife ordered the same thing and hers was not burnt but the manager insisted that that's how the chicken supposed to be cooked even though my chicken tasted like a charcoal briquette he never apologized and charged me for my crappy meal I was not looking for a free meal just an apology and an offering of another meal would have been really nice. Even the waitress said he's a terrible manager. I will never ever ever ever be back read more

Went to La Mexicana for a party of over 40 people. The restaurant was expecting us but it didn't seem like they were staffed for us. First, we had to ask multiple times for drinks, silverware etc. Once I ordered my food, it came out wrong. I then had to wait more than 10 min before the waitress came back to return it. The person sitting next to me ordered more than 5 minutes before me (same thing I ordered) but didn't get her food until after the rest of us were done eating. We had asked multiple times where here food was. Food was just okay. read more

Lets start from the beginning. The food is horrible! They served me uncooked chicken wings 2 times .the chicken on the quesadilla was burnt! watch the bar tenders.. one charged me 7.50 for a drink and the other bartender charged 10.00 for the same drink! Drinks were not strong. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone. read more

La Mexicana - Chicken wing served to me. 2nd batch. Manager refused to acknowledge there was a problem - Bars Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Food is good, but I don't get how is a Mexican restaurant without micheladas ‍, micheladas should be the 1st option of beers in the menu, also they don't play Spanish music and I wanted a Hispanic environment since is a Mexican restaurant. my waitress was good and nice and place is good too tho read more

This place was not good. Queso is yellow instead of white. White queso is way better than yellow. It's not the authentic type of Mexican restaurant I was looking for. They don't even play Mexican music here. They play rock music. What type of Mexican place plays rock music??? Definitely don't recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Mexican food. read more

Great place :) I love the fajitas and shrimp burrito . Great atmosphere . Owner and staff are so friendly . read more

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Last night was my first visit to La Mexicana. We were about 30 people, there to see a band, The GoodFellas. The vibe of La Mexicana was great! We were in a large room with a large enough dance floor and we had a blast! Most of us had dinner there too, and Ashe made sure we all got served in a timely manner. The food was great. I had the enchilada platter with rice and the best refried beans I've ever had. The food was hot and delicious. Drinks were also very reasonably priced. I drove down there from Baltimore and would do it again. What a great night! read more

Four out of twelve orders were wrong. Grilled chicken items were all burned chicken. Server became angry when we mentioned the chicken was burned. Very slow service, and the food quality was very minimum. read more

I've been coming here very often, and Alexa took care of my friends and I very well. She's quick to serve us, providing chips and providing great customer service! Shout out to jimmy as well! Great vibes with these two. Definitely will be my go to spot from now on. Such professionalism :) great laughs here especially after a long days of work! read more

Went with an associate for the first time today at lunch. We were greeted enthusiastically and seated immediately. Drinks came right away as did some excellent chips and a spicy (by our choice) salsa that tasted very good and fresh. We ordered two of the lunch specials Chicken Fajitas and the Taco and Enchilada combo both came with rice and choice of beans. Fajitas were good. Taco was good, Enchilada was decent. Great service, good food will definitely be back. read more

This restaurant is one of my go to spots for a good time! I love that you can make your own selection of music on the jukebox and the food is fresh and delicious! My favorite bartender is Alexis!! The nights that she is works the bar is always clean, she is very attentive and sociable! read more

I was disappointed by this restaurant. The service was excellent. The food was ok but not authentic. A female bartender wore her mask on her chin while serving patrons at the bar and several male customers also didn't wear masks while inside the restaurant. They were out of basic Mexican desserts and the fried ice cream was disappointing because it was not authentic. We won't be going back there. The atmosphere also is cold - lots of TVs showing mostly sports and poker. read more

Came here for a group event. I was happy with the service in the event room, and the food that was served on the buffet table. We got to try a few different things, but I really enjoyed the queso dip. My only complaint was the bar. The bartender was somewhat unfriendly, and not very attentive, even when only half the bar was filled with customers. read more

My partner and I have been here a few times since moving to the area and the service has been subpar if best. We went tonight to get a beer after work and we waited for 15 minutes. No wait staff came to take our order or ask if we needed anything while one person helped the table directly behind us. We will not be returning. read more

I loved this place. My fiancé and I accidentally stumbled upon this place on a rainy afternoon, and were so happy we did. The menu was expansive, and the food was delicious. We'll be coming back to try more items on the menu. read more