Awesome! We happened upon it while looking for something tasty to eat. YELP came to the rescue and…read morewe went on it. The parking lot was crowded and the restaurant was too! Even though crowded, it was warm and welcoming. We got a seat quickly as we were greeted by the friendly host. We were greeted at the table by our server, Maybeline. She brought out water quickly, made some recommendations and came right back to take our order. We had the fajitas and birria, steak and shrimp tacos. They were all so flavorful, as were the black and pinto beans. Even the chips and salsa were delicious. All in all it was a great Friday find! Go check it out!

Expensive $5 taco. Menu didn't have much variety. I ordered 3 tacos and was not impressed by the…read moreflavor nor the presentation. I won't be back. Maybe their libations and happy hours are good? I won't be back!

Great, great, great! Will certainly be coming again. Sat outside with our dog and enjoyed frozen…read moremargs, chips and salsa, and tacos! Delicious food that just tastes FRESH. And even better drinks. Fairly priced and quick service. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Overall, this restaurant was just okay. The outdoor seating was really nice, and the guacamole was…read moredefinitely the highlight of the meal. The service was friendly, but while I was waiting for the rest of my group to arrive, I was asked several times if I was ready to order, which made me feel a bit rushed. I also wasn't very impressed with the salsa--it lacked the flavor I was expecting. Overall, it was a pretty mediocre experience. Nothing was necessarily bad, but there wasn't enough to make me want to go out of my way to come back. Parking wasn't so bad, it was street parking and if anything you just have to walk one street over

Heyyy 10/10 if I…read morecould RATE higher!!! Found them while passing by, staying at the hotel near by, but looked on Groupon and seen they had a voucher for $13.50, you get $30 worth of food! We tipped of course and the FOOD/SERVICE: QUALITY!!!!! Original Mexican taste!! Original Mexican restaurant!! Parking lot packed, food is goooood!!! The wait time was literally 10-15 mins!! Amazing customer service! Sweet workers!! I'd come back!

I'd put sub ZERO if I could…read more Our first time at your restaurant today. We saw people give positive remarks about your food, and so as lovers of Mexican food and coming from the N.E. we were excited to try a new Mexican place! I'm not sure how you were given such good reviews because nothing was great about it. So disappointing on all fronts. The service was horrible - she didn't smile, she basically came up to the table and asked us what we wanted. Then when we said it was our first time and we needed some time to look, she walked off. No personality whatever throughout. The margharitas were so bland, full of juice and LUKE WARM - for 20.00 - that we ordered an extra shot - which she forgot until she stopped by 15 minutes AFTER our meal already came. The food was terrifically bland as heck. Nothing was seasoned well at all. We asked for the manager, and one said he was one of them. He was basically useless. He didn't apologize. He came back to our table and wanted to see if we wanted something else, this is after waiting forever for our first food. He didn't offer to take off anything, not that would allow - but it's called great customer service, which this place sorely also lacked. Then, clueless, asked if we wanted to wrap up our food that we did NOT like. The fajita was dry and hard - chx, steak, shrimp and over the top fried cod. No flavor in either rice or beans. Enchalada with chicken was so bland and boring. The sauce on top seemed like a tomato sauce from a can. Service/food/drinks were all bad. If that's the standard the people seemed to like around here, that's telling. Best part of the place, cold water. Amen to that.

Douglas is always so inviting. love coming here.. for a beer or two or the great authentic mexican…read morecuisine. my homies !

The best steak fajitas I've ever had, Nancy was great for service, honestly one of my favorite…read morerestaurants in the area. Definitely try the fajitas and frozen margaritas.

The food is quite good with strong flavor and reasonably priced; they do happy hour every day. The…read moreserver was attentive and kind, and the decor is very pretty. They have outdoor seating as well as bar seating

Good Tex-Mex food and a really nice atmosphere. Convenient corner location in DelRay, VA…read more The restaurant is bright and colorful and well lit, a fun place with good food. The owners/operators are very friendly and are local to Alexandria, VA. Had an adult birthday party there, it was a lot of fun! They brought out a big sombrero and sang

This is our go to Mexican restaurant!! We love the staff, we love the food and the vibe!!!read more

Stephen, the bartender, was absolutely amazing and truly a hero to me on what was a very sensitive…read moreday. His kindness and attentiveness made my experience even more special. The food was delicious! I ordered two tacos one Carne Asada and one Carnitas and both were very good. The Carne Asada could have used a little more seasoning, but adding some salt, fresh lime, and hot sauce brought the flavor up perfectly. I visited on a Tuesday, when the tacos were only $4 each, and they were also offering happy hour drinks for $6. I ordered the on-the-rocks lime margarita, which was excellent. It's served from a premade batch, but it was still very refreshing and flavorful. I sat at the restaurant's bar, which was exceptionally clean. I didn't see any roaches, flies, or other cleanliness concerns, and even the air vents were clean and well-maintained. And the music? Absolutely on point! They had an amazing playlist playing throughout my visit. Overall, great food, great drinks, a clean environment, excellent music, and outstanding service from Stephen. I'd definitely come back!

I don't make it out to Alexandria too often, but since it was a halfway point between a friend and…read moreme, it worked out perfectly. My friend chose Don Taco because it's one of his favorite spots, and he kept raving about how great the tacos were. And because really, you can't go wrong with chips, salsa, and drinks for a quick happy hour. The salsa which is not pictured had a great smoky kick, the tacos were very flavorful, fresh and hot. The host and waitress were very sweet, kind and attentive. The atmosphere was pretty cool, nothing to complain about. A lot of space, we sat upstairs which I enjoyed. Unfortunately, this place isn't handicap accessible so if you're unable to walk 2 flights of stairs this wouldn't be the a great option. Thank you Don Taco Staff

I visited after my yoga party, and one thing I really appreciated was that they were able to…read moreaccommodate our large group at the last minute. We had the entire upstairs area to ourselves, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The restaurant was clean, and I loved the mini fans placed throughout the space--perfect if you're feeling a little too warm or have enjoyed a few drinks! As for the service, it was a bit hit-or-miss. The young lady who took our orders was pleasant, but it took quite a while for drinks to come out. There were also several missing items from people's orders, which caused some frustration since those items had been ordered well in advance. Now, onto the food--the real star of the experience! Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals and had great things to say. I ordered a salmon taco, which I actually saved and ate the next day for lunch, and it was still delicious. The queso, however, wasn't a favorite among our group. On the other hand, the chips and salsa were a hit. The mocktails were excellent, and everyone seemed to enjoy their cocktails as well. Despite a few service hiccups, the food, drinks, and atmosphere made for a great experience. I would definitely visit again.

This is officially my spot for Taco Tuesday. I've pretty much tried everything on the menu, sans…read morethe shellfish. Enchiladas, taco bowls, even tamales - well, honestly, I didn't quite enjoy the tamales. With the Modelo on tap and frozen margaritas, you will have the time of your life. There are happy hour specials and you can request to watch anything on one of the many TVs. The bartenders are great and the food comes out hot and fast.

Sometimes you find a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that's incredible...this wasn't it unfortunately…read more The food was mehh, service was fine. Don't need to go back when there are so many other good Mexican options in the area.

Stopped in after an afternoon exploring Olde Town, everything we had was fresh, bright and full of…read moreflavor. I love the Taco Card, we happened to go on Tuesday, and there was a taco special! Be warned, these are not measly unfilled shells - they are filled and bursting with flavors. I couldn't pick a favorite because they were all unique in their own way. Seasonal watermelon margaritas with a tajin rim was perfection on a warm Tuesday afternoon! Our server was fantastic, ensured we never needed for a thing. Only draw back, I don't live anywhere close and want more of that salsa!!

We came here with friends on a Saturday afternoon because one of them really loves margaritas. We…read morechose to be seated outside. The complimentary tortilla chips come in a brown paper bag. The accompanying salsa was tasty. We also liked the queso dip that we ordered as a side. JP ordered the attractively presented breakfast burrito and found it to be very good. The rest of us ordered the ground beef enchiladas. They come with Mexican rice and refried black beans. I thought the enchiladas were good but really needed substantially more cheese and red sauce because they were kinda dry. But there was a question about the preparation of the margaritas. JP requested his first margarita be agave free (i.e. not sweet). It turned out great. But when JP and our friend ordered another round, the second round was yellowish orange instead of green, and they were sweet. Our server insisted the margaritas were made the same way the second time. She did agree to have them re-made, but the remade ones were identical to the ones that we sent back. Since I don't drink margaritas and don't have a vested interest in that aspect of Tacos and Tequila, I'd like to come back to further explore their menu.

We decided to try a new Mexican spot in Old Town. We found street parking easily nearby early…read moreSunday afternoon. Cute colorful restaurant! We were greeted and seated immediately when we arrived. There were maybe 3 or 4 tables total occupied during our visit so not too busy on a Sunday afternoon. There is outdoor seating as well. Our server, who was very friendly, hyped the premium margarita so we gave in and said yes. We also tried the passionfruit margarita. The premium was strong but that's probably what you're going for anyway The passionfruit margarita was delicious but not strong at all. We tried the chips and dip and the Platanos Fritos (plantains with sour cream) to start. Chips were fresh and hot. Salsa was a bit creamy. Never had it like this before but the taste was pretty good. Plantains were perfect! While we didn't order the Guac ( Guacamole Molcajete) , it was brought to our table. We found it to be on the bland side with no hints of cilantro, onion, lime or salt. We saw a few bits of tomato but it tasted just like a plain smashed avocado. Not something we would order again. We decided to try all the street tacos except the vegetarian so we could taste everything. Steak, chicken, fish, shrimp, ground beef, pork (al pastor), carnitas. We also got the 3 street taco platter that came with the Mexican rice and beans. We found the shrimp and fish tacos to be lacking in the quantity of meat. But they were flavorful. The chicken, while plentiful, was dry even with the sauce. The steak, al pastor and carnitas were all packed with meat and delicious but both our Al Pastor tacos were missing the pineapple. The ground beef was my personal favorite but was very greasy. The Mexican rice and pinto beans....Both were just ok. Overall, food was ok we were expecting a bit more flavor. Service was great. Pricing was a bit higher than what we usually pay for a similar order.

We'd give Cuates about 3.5 stars. Most of the food tasted really good, my husband's enchiladas were…read moredelicious, and the steak from the beef fajitas was flavorful and well-cooked. That said, a few things really missed the mark. The portion sizes felt small, especially for the price. The salsa was disappointing...it wasn't really salsa at all, more like the leftover juice from pico de gallo after you've eaten the actual vegetables. We even ordered extra salsa thinking maybe they had just gotten to the bottom of the batch, but alas that was just their take on it. Since chips and salsa are one of my favorite parts of Tex-Mex, that was a letdown. The beans were also watery and didn't resemble refried beans as the menu described, more like pinto beans straight from the can with liquid. On the positive side, the patio was lovely and redeemed the experience. Sitting outside on King Street made for a really nice atmosphere on a beautiful day. Overall, Cuates has tasty entrees and a great location, but with small portions and underwhelming sides, I'm not sure it's a spot we'd rush back to.