It had been 12 years since my last visit, and over a decade later--this place did not disappoint…read more On our way out to enjoy the weather, I stopped in with my cousins and we ate very well. We shared the corn, which was perfectly sweet and tangy, ordered three lemonades, and tried a handful of tacos. The taco de lengua was tender and moist without being fatty, the barbacoa was savory with just the right hint of sweetness, and the carne asada was hearty, meaty, and full of flavor. We wrapped things up with a flan that was creamy and custardy--exactly how it should be. The packed parking lot says it all about this place's popularity. Don't miss out.

This place is ALWAYS poppin'. This taqueria has been here for years! I can't think of many times…read morewhen this place isn't packed, busy, or having multiple parking spots open. There are definitely a variety of taco choices. I haven't been unsatisfied yet. There is a small eating area inside away from the bottleneck area where people order and pick up their food but I don't think I'd ever want to eat inside since it's way too busy and the ambiance would be too hectic for me to deal with. There are other choices of sides or extras like maíz loco (corn on the cob with a variety of toppings like mayo, catsup, crumbled cheese, tajín...your choices), dried pork rinds, chicharrón (chewier and crispy version of the pork rinds), atole (hot, masa-based beverage made from corn dough, water or milk, sweetened with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla). There are quick desserts to go too. I would highly recommend ordering ahead so you can get in and out or figuring out the less congested times. I've come during the dinner rush hours time but hadn't been planning on getting it ahead of time. I definitely recommend this place and will continue to come back.

I had not eaten sopa de mondongo for many, many years until my mom randomly stopped in here and…read morebrought some home. It was so good! The tripe was tender and full of flavor from the broth. There was plenty of yuca (cassava) and corn to add even more heartiness to the soup. With warm tortillas as a squirt of lime, it was the perfect comfort food to warm my bones on a freezing January night.

I truly love their sopa de mariscada. I order it my way and it's always consistent. All the girls…read morewaitresses are super friendly. I cannot say anything negative about this local restaurant.

I must've passed Cielo Rojo a gazillion times. Well today I decided to spontaneously stop in for…read moreSaturday brunch. And I'm so glad I did! Cielo Rojo is a family-owned contemporary Mexican restaurant in Takoma Park, MD. The space is bright, colorful, and festive, the staff is warm and attentive, and the food and cocktails are unique and DELISH! I was side-eyeing the Heirloom Savory Waffle because I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But baby...it was interestingly delish! It leaned savory, with local smoked ham, Oaxaca cheese, watercress, queso fresco, avocado, and jalapeño vinaigrette, while the local maple syrup added just the right hint of sweetness. My only regret? Not ordering an egg over easy to go with it. That runny yolk would've taken this dish OVER. THE. TOP! I did order it to go with my leftovers. The Tuna Tostadas were another winner as it was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. And then there were the sips! The Mezcla Perfecto, made with clarified coconut milk punch, mezcal, lemon, agave, coffee beans, and sparkling water, was light, smooth, and beautifully balanced with sweet and citrusy notes. And the Un Millón de Primaveras was another lovely tequila cocktail. Bianca and Kiarra took great care of me at the bar. And Bianca and I even had a much-needed MAFS "gurl, what about..." moment. Sometimes brunch comes with food, cocktails, AND a little good conversation. And I'm here for all three! Thank you, Cielo Rojo, for the delicious meal, yummylicious sips, and the nice convo. But don't just take my word for it. Go experience the yummyliciousness for yourself! Mmmm... #BonAppetit! Cheers! Enjoy!

We came in at 8:30pm, which is close to when the kitchen shuts down…read more We started with the queso fundido with chorizo, but the waitress must have missed the chorizo because it wasn't there and we weren't charged for it. The queso was good, but we would have preferred that chorizo. The waitress didn't check back with us until dinner was served so we didn't have time to add it. The tuna crudo was good, but too much sesame going on there and it took away from the deliciousness of that tuna crudo. I would give it a 3 out of 5. Now for the real deal...the birria was outstanding. The brisket meat comes in the consommé and is absolutely amazing. You have to get this! The carne asada was also the bomb! The steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare as we ordered it and the crust was so good you didn't need any of the sauces. I ate the steak separately and saved the rest to eat as sides with that super spicy jalapeño. Everything on the dish was worth the $45. With the last two dishes as good as they were, this place is a 5 star restaurant all day long. It's with the drive and the restaurant is clean and runs like a well oiled machine.

This place is a hidden gym as it's located within a mall that from the street does not look like a…read moremall. I was working in this area and I had a taste for rolled tacos, so when I saw this place had Flautas, I had to try them. This place did not disappoint. The service was impeccable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There's plenty of seating on the inside, family-friendly, and their menu has a little bit of something for everyone to love. The 5 flautas were made fresh to order, were crispy and so delicious. It comes with a side of rice and black beans, which were also really good, but the star of the show were the Flautas. The chicken on the inside was tender and very flavorful. The meal comes with two sauces, a salsa verde and a salsa roja that tasted like it was adobo based and both complemented this dish well. I spent about 20 bucks, including the Jarritos fruit punch soda that I got as well. I will definitely be back here again to try some of the other menu options as I heard the barria dishes are also really good here. Highly recommend.

Saw this place on TIK TOK and wanted to try their Birria Pizza. This company has several locations…read moremake sure to head to the Hyattsville location if you want to try the Birria pizza. They are located on the 2nd floor of a shopping plaza. I would consider this location like a whole in a wall tucked away in a a corner, small you can order to go or sit down to eat. Once we walked in we were greeted and handed a menu so we can order. The food is made to order, placed our order and waited for 10mins. Our food came out, everything looked good and tastes ok. I enjoyed my dinner. For the pizza was just too much meat and cheese but still good. We ordered a lot because we wanted to try it out so we ended up packing the rest to go.

I thought I had done a revue of this spot but I guess not! I would give them a 3.75 stars because…read moreof the amount of food that was really good and the server. The actual restaurant/bar drinks and bathrooms is the issue needs to definitely be updated. So back to the good part of the review: the food. Now I love me some Birria tacos and usually they are the size of a small corn tortilla...but not these! When she brought me out these ginormous (3) tacos I couldn't believe my eyes! They were the size of my open hand past my wrist! Now my pictures don't do them any justice because it took me 2-3 days to finish them and the side of Mexican rice which was also so big! So be aware that you will have food to take home for lunch or to eat later as I'm a grazer myself...lol. Now the margaritas were not good at all and tasted premade which for an authentic Mexican a spot as this seems to be should be a no-no! I did like the salsa that tasted homemade and asked if I could take a side of it home! As usual I love finding a diamond in the rough and this is definitely it! Great food and service horrible margaritas.

I visited this restaurant with a friend as a new spot to go to for a late night, Mexican food, and…read moreit did not disappoint. I really love the ambience of the restaurant where you have seating for both the bar (where you can enjoy music and pool) as well as the restaurant side where you can sit and dine or wait for a pick up order. The staff is great! I really enjoy the main hostess as they are very hospitable and accommodating. This evening, we sat at the bar and ordered lots of great food, especially the Birria tacos and quesadillas. The consume was just the right consistency! I will say that my only issue is that the bar does not have enough options for various types of drinks - were so being able to modify classic cocktails I definitely will be back and have been back to order carry out however eating and it's my preference.

Three points Cz they don't have any vegan option on menu but I'm also glad they made vegan tacos…read morefor me (wasn't that good though, more veggies would have been better) and vegetarian quesadillas for others. It's a cute lil Mexican restaurant, just don't have much vegan options, for some reason I thought they can make a lot of items without meat and dairy but maybe not.

Taqueria El Mexicano is one of many taquerias hidden within shopping centers in this area in…read moreMaryland. I stopped in for a Saturday lunch. Here's my experience: 1) Food: They have a full menu of tacos from pollo to carnitas and many other items like burritos. Even though Yelp directed me to the tacos, I ordered a carnitas burrito. I have no regrets. The burrito is stuffed with rice, buttery carnitas and veggies. It comes with a green salsa and a red salsa both with the right amount of kick. I added an orange can soda bringing my bill to $11. Not a bad deal at all! 2) Service: The staff are nice, but I did have to wait for 25 minutes for my burrito to go. There was a healthy flow of customers, but not that many to cause a delay. 3) Atmosphere: It's what you want in an authentic taqueria- decorations on the wall that take you to Latin America and simple tables. If you love a good burrito, check out this spot!

I loved my first time here! It's off the side of the road and food comes out quickly. You can order…read moreoff of a tablet when you enter. Our guacamole was a little bit too icy, as it came right out of the fridge. The tacos, particularly the shrimp taco, were amazing. I could also eat 5 of their chicken quesadillas - absolute perfection. The tables and chairs could use a bit of freshening up but overall this place is a hit and I would definitely come back.

Delicious but overpriced. There's no way that a crunch wrap with no sauce no sides no drink should…read morebe $15.. and a side of corn is $8??? I get that they need to pay rent but sounds like they need a financial planner to create a better business plan.