DGD and I had a less than great experience at the location in Odenton, so we were eager to try the…read more"parent" restaurant. What a surprise! It's in a shopping center anchored by a Mexican grocery store. The restaurant itself is pretty much the same as the one near us as far as size and decor. It does have more tables. She chose a tacos birria, which she enjoyed in Odenton. She said they were just as good here. I was unable to get carnitas in Odenton, but I got a carnitas bowl here and it was good. I would have like a little more meat, and for the meat to have a little more spice. But the rest of it was fresh and it was all quite tasty. Plus it made 2 meals at home since it's such a large bowl. The service was pleasant; order at the counter and the food is brought out. It was quick and hot. Plenty of parking that's free.

This small restaurant has an overwhelming number of delicious looking and sounding options. I dined…read morein with a few friends and wanted everything on the menu. The way it's set up is you look at the menu and then order at the counter. They then bring the food to you. I got three tacos and two pupusas. While waiting for my food, piping hot, beautiful entree dishes were being delivered to other tables. I need to return to try more. My food was great and my friends enjoyed theirs too. The only thing that I didn't love was that they don't have complimentary cups of water. You can either bring in your own water bottle, or pau $1.75 for one of theirs. They have other beverage options but I'm a water fan, personally.

8.2.26 The queso was…read moreflavorful, though a bit spicier than I prefer. I loved the outside skirt steak fajitas--they were fragrant, tender, and arrived piping hot. The fajitas can be ordered for one or two people, and my husband and I opted for the serving for two. The steak, sautéed onions, rice, and beans were generous portions. However, there were very few sautéed bell peppers and not enough tortillas for the amount of filling. I could have asked for more tortillas but chose not to. Our friends also enjoyed their entrées. Our consensus was that our server, Daniel, could have been more attentive. He didn't check on us as often as we would have liked when we needed refills or additional items, and our used plates accumulated on the table before being cleared. Better table maintenance and more frequent check-ins would have made the dining experience even more enjoyable.

I've tried their Honey Habanero shrimp, chips w/ salsa, and their Mexpresso Martini! The food…read moretastes good, is cooked decent, and overall flavorful. I especially enjoyed the interior design and the habanero shrimp. The space is large and customer service is great. It's somewhat dim in there so it's hard to tell exactly how clean everything is. Parking is easy. Overall, I'd recommend!

I have been to El Andariego before, but this time I was blown away by the food and the service…read more The pupusas were delightful! I got the bean and cheese for my appetizer. The portion sized was so generous I could only eat one. The beans were well seasoned, and the cheese was not to overwhelming. The main course though? Oh boy! The Special Quesadilla with chicken was phenomenal! The chicken actually had flavor which was a pleasant surprise compared to other restaurants that will remain nameless. The ratio of meat to cheese was just right, and even with having the large amount of chicken, it did not make for a messy eat. But what brought it all together was the amazing service. My party had arrive 10 minutes before me, and the waitress was there to welcome me right away. My order was taken almost immediately. And my appetizer came out at the same time as everybody else's. My water was always refilled without asking and I was given a box for my leftovers because she had observed that I was full. If you are ever in Ashton, make sure to visit-you wont be disappointed!

Our first visit was fabulous. From being greeted at the door to the margaritas, chips and salsa,…read moreguacamole, dinner and dessert, it was great. Highly recommend it. It was with the trip from Gaithersburg. Fajitas, chicken enchiladas, and bread pudding for dessert. Try it!

Another revisit within the same month; after telling a friend how much we love their pupusas we…read morewere easily convinced to take them to try everything out for themselves. This time I didn't have to split any of my pupusas, bwhaha- I savored my own beans & cheese, chicharron, cheese, & loroco, cheese & loroco, and everything- Again, everything was well-seasoned, amply cheesy, and not overly greasy- smothered w.ample curtido & salsa roja. Another fantastic dinner. Staff are super busy, but were very friendly creating our order to-go; they got us in and out quickly, and while we ate it was nice to see how attentive and friendly they were with patrons dining in.

Casual atmosphere, but we really go for the food! The…read morephones are off the hook at times so call back, trust me it's worth the wait! Authentic and flavorful Salvadoran dishes!

This place is as authentic as it gets!! The food is incredible, facilities bright and clean,…read moreservice impeccable. I came on taco Tuesday- specials on tacos. I tried the pollo, carnitas, and al pastor. My favorite were the Al pastor - nice char and sweetness. The tacos came with fried green onions, fresh radishes, red and green sauce. What an amazing gem! I will for sure be back!

An establishment for a reason!…read more I will never turn down tacos and firmly believe that they're hard to get wrong. I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, a little after peak lunch hours. The parking lot was full and the restaurant, bustling. From the outside, it doesn't look like much and upon walking inside, it transports you. I ordered 4 different tacos- chorizo, asada, lengua, and al pastor- and a tamarind agua fresca. My friend got the shrimp sopes. The food came out quick and super fresh! The plate came with two salsas and I got more at their salsa bar at the front. Honestly, wasn't crazy about any of them (I tried 6!), which was the biggest disappointment of tbe meal. The tacos were otherwise good and lots of flavor. I was so happy they included the roasted onions, too. There were other menu items that looked phenomenal but will definitely try whenever I came back!

Pupusas are good, I wish they gave out more "curtido" but other than that they're delicious and the…read more Curtido and salsa are delicious too. Overall, I love the food. I travel 30 min to get my food.

Food was absolutely delicious freshly made, Next time I plan to try the cakes they looked great.read more

This place used to be called "Mezcal". Everything is the same, except the name. They had one 1…read moredrink on HH per day. I had the Blackberry drink, it was good and Large! I ended up getting the Make your own Combo, which was like 3 items and a side. Plenty of free parking outfront

Ordered a $7.99 chicken soup by phone but the restaurant claimed it was the wrong price and charged…read more$12.99 for each. The host did not care to honor or provide further assistance. She just kept saying "yeah... I dunno... that's the price..."

Good attention on the grocery you can find real Latin products in here. I have found stuff that I…read morecan't find anywhere else. And they also have a restaurant at the back! The taste is like homemade food, really good taste and also healthy! I loved the place

The food in the back of the store that everyone mentions is now located next door at Pollo Feliz &…read moreTaqueria! I got all my food to go so here's my take on things. First of all the customer service was superb! The bartender even took the time to walk next door a grab me a tres leches cake since they were out in the restaurant. I got 1 each ofbeans/cheese and pork/cheese pupusas, menudo soup, and 2 pork tamales (they were out of chicken). It came with rice, cabbage, onions, cilantro, and a variety of sauces and salsa. I was craving tamales, I'm from the south, and thought this would do the trick. It didn't, completely different. But that was my own failed wishful thinking. I love Latin American food and everything was ok to me. I could tell it was all homemade and the soup was my favorite. The tres leches was different from what I'm used to. It didn't have as much extra milk and it had peaches. It was ok but I prefer the regular way better. Would I came back? Yes and try the tacos and maybe the chicken. Plus like I said the customer service was outstanding! And next time I think I'll eat in the restaurant instead of taking it to go.

Ceviche!!! A buddy stopped Pollo Feliz for some takeout, and brought us the $20 mixed ceviche…read more Very very nice! First, a generous serving, like a 6 by 6 inch takeout container? Just a guess, Filled with this very fresh shrimp and tilapia mix, red onion crescents, lemon or lime, and i taste just a little spice and just the right amount of cilantro! This is bright and a little tingly, and the takeout has the most unbroken saltines I've ever seen! I do love this. Mr. "L"s gift has wone Pollo Feliz a new ceviche customer. Yum!

Pollo Feliz is an authentic, no frills, Mexican bar located next to the Latin Market off Route 40…read morein Ellicott City. This restaurant serves bottles of Mexican Coke, bottles of water and beer on tap. The atmosphere feels like stepping into any local bar in Mexico with loud mariachi and rancho music, Mexican flags and limited English spoken. The food appeared to me to be cooked with authentic recipes and in some cases serving cuts that most Americans are not used to. This is not an American-Mex restaurant. The Guacamole was freshly made and tasty, the beans were a little runny. The fajitas were well marinated and tasted good too. The white rice was spiced and had good flavor. If you are looking for authentic Mexico this is a great little window to the South located in Ellicott City Md.

This spot surprised me in the best way. Came in looking for…read morea solid lunch and ended up finding one of the better Salvadoran meals I've had in the DMV. The service was on point, quick, welcoming, and they actually guided me toward something great instead of just taking the order. Went with the Plato Brian and it was the right call. Everything on the plate was flavorful, well-cooked, and satisfying without feeling sloppy. The handmade tortillas really sealed it for me, there's something about that fresh, slightly imperfect texture that just hits different. Took me straight back to homemade meals. Had to try the pupusas too, cheese & pork is my go-to, and these delivered. Crispy outside, packed with flavor inside. Also, I've been searching for a good horchata around the DMV, and this one is definitely up there. Smooth, not chalky, and a little sweet (which I personally prefer). Big bonus: I grabbed food to-go for my wife, who's vegetarian, and they had legit options, not just an afterthought. She tried the spinach, loroco & cheese, and bean & cheese pupusas, plus the Salvadoran breakfast, and was impressed. This is the kind of place that does the basics really well, and that's what keeps people coming back.

I've been going to Angel Las Delicias for years, usually stopping by after work, and it never…read moredisappoints. My go-to is the pescado frito (fried fish). It's always crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned just right. I usually keep it simple and get it with salad or vegetables, and it hits every time. So delicious. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean, and they stay pretty busy with both dine-in and carryout orders, which is always a good sign. It is located in a sketchy part of Laurel, so just be mindful of that when you're heading over. But overall, if you're craving authentic Salvadorian food, this spot is definitely worth it.