We visited on a weekday morning around lunchtime and were glad they were still serving breakfast…read more The restaurant is somewhat small but the ambiance felt home-y and I liked that customers included regulars and those just checking out the place, like myself. Our waitress was nice and answered questions we had about different entrees. Given this is a Central American fare type of place, I stuck with a simple Latin breakfast:eggs, beans, plantains, sausage, and crema. It was very good but not spectacular. Overall, we were happy with the food and quality.

These are the BEST PUPUSAS OF MY LIFE!! Also the restaurant is so cute on the inside. The outside…read moreis not cute but definitely give it a chance! Also the salmon platter was delicious and the fruit drinks pineapple and melon was the best!

Latest menu item at El Fogon to try: Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew). Pozole is a…read moretraditional Mexican soup made with pork, hominy, and red chiles. This is one of the most authentic & traditional Mexican foods offered by El Fogon. I purchased it for about $11 - 2 cups. Very flavorful and with a lot of toppings: lime wedges for the juice, radishes, cabbage, cilantro, and peppers.

We came in on a Friday evening before heading off the Kingstowne movies. Despite there being a…read moreline, the food (9 items we ordered) came out quick within 15 minutes after ordering. Ordered an open steak burrito, two steak tacos, one shrimp taco, one steak fries, quac, chips, and drinks. No complaints, everything was delicious, large portions, but $5 for tacos is steeper than usual for this area. Definitely recommend the (crinkle cut) steak fries and everything else I mentioned above. This isn't a sit-down restaurant and is counter service. But food runners bring out your items. I wish they were a sit-down restaurant-- their chef is cooking up some real quality in the kitchen.

All of the food is delicious and fresh. Steak and ceviche are great. The service is also great…read more Good portions.

My wife stopped by this establishment to pick up some dinner for the two of us after a long day of…read moreshopping. Peruvian chicken and a few other meals are amongst my favorite things to eat; BUT, this experience was not at all what I was expecting. I ordered the quarter white rotisserie chicken with the salad and yucca as my sides. My wife ordered a shrimp meal with rice and a potato? The chicken was absolutely disgusting!!! It was as if they forgot that it was on the rotisserie and pulled it off just as the last drop of moisture fell into the burning, hot embers. The chicken was so dry that I could've used it as kindling for my survival kit. The yucca, which I don't eat often, seemed that it was also overcooked and had several strands of fibrous stuff running down the length of the chunks. I was so disappointed that I trashed everything except for the salad, which was actually very tasty. I'm not sure if what they served was cooked the day before and then reheated, but that would actually make sense. I hate wasting food like that in these times, but I wasn't going to waste gas (at these prices) to go back and complain...this my rant on this post. I don't know if Mi Rico is a new restaurant, but you all need to do much better if you're trying to survive in this economy. IJS!

Huascaran delivers authentic Peruvian cuisine executed with precision and respect for tradition. We…read moreordered the fried fish chicharrón, which was perfectly done--crispy on the outside, moist inside, clearly fresh fish, and not greasy at all. The seafood rice was excellent: well-balanced seasoning, properly cooked seafood, and rice with the ideal texture, showing solid technique and attention to detail. The chicha morada tasted natural and well-spiced, not overly sweet, exactly how it should be. For dessert, the flan stood out for its smooth texture and controlled sweetness, far from anything industrial. Attentive service and a comfortable atmosphere complete the experience. This is a restaurant that understands Peruvian cuisine and executes it correctly. Highly recommended.

A solid Peruvian restaurant, staff was friendly and food was decently good. My Abuelita's friend…read moretold her about this place and she was super excited to finally visit and try!

Food: great. Service: great…read more Ambiance: great. Asado con chorellana was very good. Delicious.

I came in here yesterday for lunch. I had never had Bolivian food before, so I had to try it. I…read morehave had Mexican, Cuban, and Salvadoran, but never anything South American. I got the pique meal and a couple of sodas. The meal was served with llajua ( spicy Bolivian sauce, https://boliviancookbook.com/sauces/llajua-spicy-bolivian-salsa/) as an appetizer. The pique had roast steak, chopped beef hot dogs, hard-boiled eggs, red and green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies served over french fries. The serving size was very large, so I took it home and had the other half for dinner. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The service was friendly and reasonably quick. The meal was brought out in about 15 minutes. The decor was interesting with Bolivian folk themes. There were about 20 or 30 people in the restaurant, which is a good sign. They seemed to be a regular crowd. The total came to about $30.00. No complaints. Keep up the good work. I found the receipt and updated the review. The pique was $19.95, the Refresco de Sangria soda was $3.50, and the fruit juice was $3.75, for a total of $27.20. There was a sales tax of 6% ($1.63), and a Fairfax County food and beverage tax of 4% ($1.09). There was a 15% service fee that I do not recall being disclosed ($4.08). The total was $34.00; I left a $6.00 tip. A $27.20 meal thus became a $40.00 meal. Are you serious? This is 25% in fees and taxes before the tip is even left. If you include a 20% tip, that would be 45% in fees, taxes, and tips on top of the cost of the meal. The restaurant should charge the full price instead of adding on a 15% non-optional fee. Fairfax County should know better than to charge a tax which can and does hurt restaurant sales.

- good quality tacos, lots of meat always - wish we could…read moreget better ways to transport the cilantro, lime, and radishes other than the tiny cups for salsa - love their pupusas - fast - small and only like 4-5 tables but i never had an issue getting a seat

I guess the food is okay here, but I'm not lovin' on Costalilla…read more The most recent time I was here, I noticed that they had crossed out all the prices on the menu with a black magic marker. You only find out the prices when they ring you up. And when you see the total, you better have some nitroglycerin tablets handy if you have a heart condition. They don't have a website and if you want to order take-out online, you will have to download software to access their ordering partner, which I was not about to do. Usually, the counter help is friendly and helpful. But the last time I was here, there was a short blondish girl who is flat out mean and unfriendly.

Best salteñas I've ever had -- hands down. Perfectly baked, packed with flavor, and clearly made…read morefresh. If you're anywhere near Pan American Bakery & Grill, it's absolutely worth the stop. I'll definitely be back!

Food? Delicious -- especially that lechón sandwich... easily the star of the show. Tender,…read moreflavorful, and worth coming back for. The spot itself has that cozy, mom-and-pop vibe with decent seating and good accessibility -- wheelchair-friendly, which is always a big plus! Now for the downside: customer service needs serious improvement. The ladies up front aren't exactly bringing the warm and fuzzy vibes -- more like cold and confused Also, the bathroom could use some TLC -- not a dealbreaker, but definitely not a highlight. Would I recommend it? Yes -- for the food. Just come with a little patience and low expectations on service.

I came in here recently for dinner. I got the steak fajitas which were excellent. They were…read moreserved on a hot platter with wheat soft-shell tortillas. As I recall I had some shrimp on the side, and an unsweetened tea. The decor was very colorful, probably much like a restaurant in Latin America--I believe the food here is Salvadoran. The service was friendly but could have been quicker. There was a crowd of regulars, which is always a good sign. The ingredients were fresh and tasty, and the facilities were clean and well maintained. The prices were moderate with large servings. I saved the leftovers for dinner the next day. Keep up the good work.

I went over to get me a BIG PUPUSA LOCA and for my surprise this is what I found…read more A burn pupusa. Very disappointed. Come on people you can do better specially when you are selling this for almost $25.00. NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER