Hole-in-the-wall Salvadorian restaurant with a large menu of authentic food and drinks 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 read more

La Union Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This review is solely based on my take out to-go order. 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. read more

La Union Restaurant - Chicken Taquitos -- 10/10 , Pupusas -- 9/10 ! - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It had been waaaay too long since we visited this wonderful family-owned/run treasure. Saturday night we popped in for dinner and everything -- EVERYTHING! -- was spectacular. We had chicken and beef dishes at the table , and the meats were "like butter" - tender, marinated and spiced to perfection. The service is always warm and welcoming! And I call their refried beans simply magical! We asked our waiter why they are so insanely good -- his response? "Time." And that is the key! The kitchen takes time preparing every ingredient properly, and you can taste it in every bite. Patronize local businesses folks! This one is a winner! (Parking is limited in their small lot, but (free) spots in the surrounding neighborhood are pretty easy to score.) read more

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This neighborhood eatery is a favorite spot to eat some fine Salvadorean dining with family and friends. The food is delicious and beloved by me. I look forward to my next meal there already. I had the Shrimp in cream sauce entree and Fried Ice Cream for dessert. So satisfying . read more

We ordered 4 revueltas (cheese and pork), 1 chicken tamal, 2 orders of plantains, 1 ensalada drink, and 1 side order of refried beans. We were staying about 20-25 mins away so we ordered for delivery. The restaurant did not include our drink, even though it was listed on their printed receipt. They also didn't include the beans, which weren't even printed on the receipt. I don't understand how those items were missed. It was not a complicated order. Flavor wise (coming from a Salvadoran - Me) most everything tastes good. The plantains were a tad overcooked. But still very good. The crema, which I normally love, was just ok (I think it was turning bc something was off). The tamal was so delicious. Very moist, not dry. The few pieces of chicken inside were good. I gobbled that up. The pupusas is where I'm disappointed. They were SO THIN on the stuffing. I mean, come on. This should be where you shine as a Salvadoran restaurant. Don't get me wrong, the flavor was quite good. But if you're gonna skimp on the contents, just increase the price for crying out loud!! They were also a bit greaser than I care for. Also, the curtido was plain not good. It didn't have much flavor except for cabbage that didn't get much vinegar or salt. This should also be a staple that a Salvadoran restaurant should not mess up on. Overall, I feel like while I'd probably give it another chance, I absolutely do not recommend ordering through a service bc the restaurant workers don't seem to pay attention well when fulfilling orders placed online. In person you could at least say something. Also, the pupusas are another reason I'd go somewhere else first before coming here. read more

It has been to long since I sat and enjoyed the feeling of community and family. The food is straightforward and a good value. Food for all! Service is professional and casual, this is a place that puts Good Value and comfort first. Quality ingredients forms the base for success in the kitchen. Thank you for another good dinner, see you all soon. read more

Love to support fellow hispanic restaurants and this was definitely a good one to try out! It is definitely a more family friendly cozy atmosphere! the food is priced average, and the menu composed of classic salvadoran dishes! The food was so good and the steak was just to my liking!!! They don't have a bar menu available at the table, you have to ask for drinks and they'll tell you what you can order! the service was excellent very friendly staff!! read more

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Service was rapid and perfectly executed. Mango margarita bomb! Food was absolutely amazing!!!! The ambiance was incredible very authentic and put me in mood to buss down some food. read more

La Union Restaurant - Was splendid. The most amazing Mexican food I've had in a while. This mango margarita was the bomb!!! Eat here it will change your life :) - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really tasty local place. We ordered the burrito and tacos along with a tamale app. The corn tamale was really good. For the burrito it was huge and pretty good. Would definitely recommend. My husband enjoyed his tacos as well read more

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For years, what was quirky small Mexican/Salvadorian restaurant with a diverse menu and decent margaritas is now just another Mexican restaurant with higher prices. Staff is friendly, but speed is not one of its stronger features. Chips and salsa - once better - are now unremarkable. Entrees are still diverse, but all-in-all, we won't be returning. read more

I ordered the "California burrito " and it came with rice and beans with a side of pico ,w/ red sauce and cheese on top. The flavor of the food was good . However, the description on the menu was a little different than what I received . I thought it was going to have lettuce , tomato inside and sour cream . However it was more like enchiladas than anything else . It was good- chicken was flavorful. Beans and rice delicious. But think more of larger enchiladas. Server was friendly . So this is the reason for the 3 stars as the food received didn't match the description. read more

Great food that is very authentic. Try the pupusas and tamales. Can get busy so go a bit early

Great papusas. Quick service. Cute small restaurant. The yuca is very good but they don't have a sauce to go with it (work on that y'all). I ordered the beef chimichangas. Crispy exterior and tasty cheesy filling. read more

My mom used to drive from Leesburg to Arlington just to get some pupusas from La Union! We know the owners very nice people. Food is delicious and the atmosphere is very cheerful! read more

La Union is a true gem right off Wilson Boulevard a little bit outside Ballston toward Falls Church. Fast service, always delicious food, great portions, and lots of dishes to choose from. The menu is Mexican-Salvadoran and includes things like pupusas, tamales, and various combo platters. I usually go for El Tipico, which is a rib eye steak with sweet plantains, refried beans, rice, pico de gallo, avocado, and queso fresco. I've eaten here many times and will keep coming back. I usually call the restaurant directly to order takeout. During the pandemic they require masks (of course!). The location has a small parking lot in the front, or there is street parking in the area. Go to the back of the restaurant to grab your takeout food, or call and ask them to bring it out. I prefer ordering directly, but they are also on major food delivery services. read more

La Union Restaurant - Outside. Masks enforced for safety. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Over price pupusas for $4 dollars is insane and the quality not the best i would not recommend it there are other placed with better quality no disrespect read more

The festive and cozy ambiance was apparent from the moment we stepped in. We were immediately greeted with warm chips and salsa before we had even taken off our coats! My dining companion and I each had a horchata and then split 2 pupusas and chicken nachos. It was all delicious. Would highly recommend the pupusas. There were quite a few other items on the menu that we were interested in so we look forward to coming back and trying them. read more

Had driven by La Union many times before going up and down Wilson and this was the first time we pulled the trigger and decided to get take out and was definitely not disappointed The pupusas were really delicious. The texture was tender and the flavor really came through, there was also a side of tomato salsa that complimented them perfectly. We dabbed a bit of hot sauce on em for a kick which just brought it up to another level. Im sure they have hot sauce in the restaurant as well. For entrees we got 2 different versions of steak (El Tipico and Bistec Ranchero). Both were cooked well to the temperature we ordered and kept well despite a 15 min drive home. The sides were also good accompaniments. We had a tres leches to finish. I've never been a dessert person but my wife is and she REALLY enjoyed dessert. Only small knock is the prices are a bit higher than what I was expecting. Could be a recent change cause of inflation, but regardless we'll definitely be back to try out other things on the menu and if this quality and flavor persists through all their items, then they'll have earned an updated 5 star review and a couple regulars. read more

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Ordered out a massive amount of food for lunch. Everything was tasty!! I got the two tacos (steak and chicken), the pork and cheese papusa, the bean papusa, guacamole , and queso dip. The large quantity of chips that came with the dips were awesome. Perfect crispness. None went to waste! The guacamole was good and the portion generous. I liked the queso too. The steak taco flour shell came apart despite it being double. Thee was a lot of chicken in the chicken taco. My friend got the Marisco enchilada lunch platter and enjoyed it. To order for pickup was incredibly easy. The order was packaged with loving care. read more

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La Union Restaurant is one of those restaurants that you must try when in Northern Virginia. As soon as I walked in I knew that I was in for a treat. The atmosphere was so relaxing. I was immediately seated and chips and salsa were placed on the table. Chips 10/10, salsa 10/10. The chips were so thin and crispy, and the salsa was so flavorful. I shared the beef crispy tacos with my wife, and the meal came with three crispy tacos, beans, and rice. Absolutely amazing! The beef was well seasoned, nestled is a light and crispy shell. The refried beans were delicious, as well as the rice. I will definitely be back when I return to Northern Virginia! read more

Fine El Salvadorian fare priced right. Hard to beat the Papusas here and the steaks are on point. Yum.

I love this place. Tonight dinner was fabulous: chicken creama. The corn tamale was yummy. I am glad i only had half of a tres leche. You should go have dinner there. read more

Loved it! I had been waiting to try this place and now I have hit it up a few times. Great food and great service! Prices are really good. read more

I have been to this restaurant many times, it is amazing! They have a decently sized menu with many options. I will admit it that this place is kind of pricey but it is well worth it for the good vibe--soccer games and party lights--quick service and traditional, Scrumptious and flavorful El Salvadorian food read more

I wanted to support La Union since they recently were burglarized. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt on some items since I ordered take-out, but I was still disappointed. The steak inside the burrito had a nice char to it and the horchata was nicely flavored, but it was all downhill from there. Everything was stale and sad tasting. The chimichanga was stodgy in the mouth lacked any flavor, even when topped with sour cream and guacamole. The chips were stale and weren't helped by the watered-down queso. The flavor of the pork and bean pupusa was alright, but was a soggy mess and served with a watery, flavorless dip. I had not been to La Union in a few years, and have no need to go back since El Paso Cafe scratches the same itch, but much much better. read more

La Union Restaurant - Chimichangas, Queso Dip, Burrito Supreme Especial, Pupusa, Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've been coming to this restaurant for over 15yrs. The food here is amazing. We've always keep it simple but the the following is a must try: Pupusas, El Tipico, Pollo a La Crema, Carne Fajitas, Sopa de Res (great when sick or hungover..don't ask..I just know.) are just a few to name. For drinks, the Horchata is very good along with the Ensalada de Fruta. For alcoholic drinks, the Madator, which one of their margaritas. If I have 3, then it's a guarantee I will be back the next day for that Sopa de Res. I will say we have cheated on them when it comes to pupusas. Every place we have tried them at never compared to La Union. So we have given up trying new places. Now that the food is out of the way, I will say the staff is very friendly. When we walk in, we feel like family. They're also very accommodating especially after I had weight loss surgery. I can't eat a lot so they always had a recommendation for something that wasn't a large portion and they've never let me down. I promise you that they will not let you down if you give them a try. read more

Stodgy, bland food in a strip mall. There are many much better alternatives in Arlington and the surrounding area.

I came here because of the great reviews, hoping for a delicious snapper dish. I paid $30, the portion was very small, fish super small and not fresh at all. I'm very disappointed and don't think I'll give this place another try. read more

My boyfriend and I are visiting Arlington from Virginia Beach, and we saw a video about this restaurant on Instagram. The service was amazing! Our server was very attentive and friendly. The food was also great. Highly recommend the 2 entrees we got, the El Tipico and supreme burrito! 10/10 for La Union! read more

La Union Restaurant - El Tipico Platter and Buritto Supreme - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This was genuinely one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Completely unexpected. I ordered the elote tamales. The elote tomales were an out of body experience. What I imagine it's like for a woman to genuinely climax. Next I got the papusas, I don't remember what type of meat, but they were gas. Next, the steak and eggs (unorthodox), the steak looked like shit, it tasted fucking incredible. Lastly I had the tres leches. I've made love to some beautiful women, incredible sexual experiences. None of them compare to the tres leches. Paired all that with a spicy marg and a Diet Coke with a slice of lemon. Excellent. 10/10 recommend. read more

Amazing, tasteful and quick preparation, some of the great things I can say about this restaurant and its food, great music, very comfortable place to eat, very convenient with parking on the spot, wonderful customer service, the servers will always be smiling no matter what, worth the one hour drive 100% recommend. Definitely coming back soon. read more

Really good food at decent prices. We walked in and we're immediately taken care of and seated. Very friendly staff Service was great. Salsa was average, but the rest of the food was very good. My wife had the enchiladas rancheras and liked it a lot. I had the chicken California burritos, which were very good and for a great price. read more

La Union Restaurant was okay! I chose this place because of the convenience to the location we were around. The parking was good. There weren't a lot of people at the restaurant so we got a space right at the front. The parking lot is small so I can see on busier days it being a hassle. The restaurant is very small on the inside which wasn't bad. They had plenty of seating and ample amount of space. Our server was nice. He kind of confused me a little but overall, great server. We ordered the enchiladas with rice and my husband had the burrito. The food was just okay. Definitely very different from what I am use to eating. The restaurant's bathroom was clean and well kept which was great because I have a small son and he likes to touch things. Overall okay restaurant. read more

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Very good pupusas!! They had a good amount of filling and were cooked to perfection.

This restaurant is nice, and the food tastes good. The only thing I did not like was that the table-sauces, the ones that come in bottles, have artificial dyes in them if you look at the ingredients. Otherwise, everything else I had was good. The pupusas were very good, the tortilla chips were good, and the horchata and maranon drinks were good. The restaurant itself had some cute decor as well, and the service was good. read more

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This is a favorite among locals. The pupusas, enchiladas, chili rellenos, plantains, and chips and salsa are all delicious. Try it!

Maybe it was our mistake.. went here on Super Bowl night. Restaurant was empty. Food was OK, nothing very memorable. I used to live in Texas, this isn't even close. If you're from the Southwest and looking for a replacement, keep looking. Best part of meal was the appetizers (forgot the name, patty things from Honduras). And they closed earlier than advertised, we couldn't even finish watching the game! read more

Ordered at 620 this evening - carry out. Their site said our order would be ready at 701. Got their just past that. Waited and waited while several other orders were made (whether people were there waiting for it or not). Got out of there at 735, half the order was lukewarm/cold. Asked for a discount - was offered some extra chips. Enchiladas were tasteless. Have loved this place over the years. Trying to make me feel bad that their kitchen is slow was just not their best night (and not the best Friday night family dinner for my family). read more

I have to admit that pulling up to this restaurant I want too sure about it but let me tell you the food is great and so is the customer service. I would definitely travel from Maryland again to eat here!! read more

La Union Restaurant - 3 tacos minus 2 rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My sister was craving Latin food, so we decided to try a restaurant we've never been to before. The restaurant we choose initially is closed on Mondays. Next stop La Union. We were greeted by a friendly young man and seated immediately and served chips and salsa. My sister loves the salsa, me not too much because of low tolerance to anything spicy. Nonetheless, the salsa was good. For starters, I ordered pork and cheese pupusa. Listen, when I tell you this pupusa was the bomb, I was dancing in my chair each time I take a bite. For my main dish I had, carne asada served with salad and rice. After the chips & pupusa, I thought I would not be able to eat my main dish. However, that was not the case; I devoured my food is less than 5 4 3 2 1. My sister had a quesadilla, but I was so busy eating my carne asada that I didn't bother asking her about her food. Through observation, it seems as of most of the customers are regular -- overall great service and delicious food a win in my book. read more

La Union Restaurant - Pork and cheese pupusa - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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