We've been coming to Placitas for over six years! The food is homemade, fresh, and always…read moreconsistent. Our server, Flora Maya, is the best--she's attentive, kind, and highly professional. This place is truly a hidden gem. Lately, Friday through Sunday dinner gets really busy, so I recommend going during the week if you'd rather avoid long lines. That way, you can relax and fully enjoy what they do best

So, we've been going here for over 10 years, and things have sort of gone down a bit. Not bad, but…read moresort of average. - service - slow. We went at 3 pm and there was only one other table. The staff seemed focused on serving To Go drinks and mostly ignored us. 10 minutes for chips and salsa/take orders,10 more for water (never refilled), 30 minutes after we ordered we got our food (quesadillas, papusas, tortilla soup.) The chips were stale and the salsa bland. Tortilla soup was hearty and above average. Papusa was good, quesadillas very good. Hopefully it's a phase and not a trend.

I came here with my girlfriend to watch the Mexico World Cup game. The place is a small but…read morewelcoming space. The customer service was really great. The hostess and waiter were very friendly and attentive. Our glass of water was never empty. We ordered some chips and Guac while we waited for our bean and cheese pupusas and taco salad. The chips and guac were good. Nothing amazing. The taco salad was fresh with amazing veggies. The grilled steak was good. However it was missing beans. It was ok, but not my favorite. The pupusas however were 5 stars. There were so good. I highly recommend them to anyone. Their curtido was also so delicious. We loved them so much we went back another day to order some more. The next time we are in the DC area we plan to stop here again.

The food was just OK and the service was TERRIBLE. We were mostly ignored. The wait was extremely…read moreslow, entirely too long for the small amount of food we ordered in a basically empty restaurant. The restaurant really needs some cleaning and general maintenance/upkeep. I had high hopes but I was so disappointed by this restaurant

If you are looking for Puerto Rican food at a reasonable price, then La Famosa is for you. They…read morehave a great variety of choices that are tasty and great portions. As a traveler passing through, I'm so glad that we chose to eat at this location! Try it you'll like it Buen Provecho

I've been coming to La Famosa for years and realized I've never left a review, easily 20+ visits…read more My apologies, because this place has earned one many times over. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is always top notch. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers this level of consistency, but La Famosa does it every time. The best part is your favorites are always on the menu. If you have the chance, grab a seat at the bar and ask for Brandon. He's an outstanding bartender who is friendly and very attentive. One recommendation you absolutely should not skip is the pastelillos. They are incredible and have become a must order every time I visit. If you're in the Navy Yard area and looking for a restaurant that gets everything right, La Famosa is an easy five star choice.

This was a trip back down memory lane. My sissy order two fried red snapper combos. It's not quite…read moreas good as I remember but it was edible. The fish wasn't fried golden brown the oil appeared to be old. To my surprise the portion of the sides were really large. Both fish combos included fries (no salt); one had green beans and the other spicy cabbage. The fries were not golden brown but dark brown, again the oil probably needed to be changed. The green beans were okay but cabbage was too spicy for us.

The service is always timely, the staff is super friendly. Recommend additional spicy sauce. The…read morestore does not have seating at the Landover Rd. The taco bowl is absolutely incredible. My friend recommended it. Highly prefer the taco bowl over the quesadilla all day long! It has so much flavor that I will be returning to get it again.

Delicious as always. Came to try the seco de chivo. A bit on the salty side but tasty. New menu now…read morewith a few new options. Cants wait to keep coming back.

Tasty food, great service, good music It's a 10/10 no…read morewithout doubt, a perfect place to find a Hispanic-services restaurant and real food flavors

We were hungry and looking for some delicious food. We happened upon La Plaza…read more The service was quick and the ambiance was great. They had the current FIFA soccer game playing so of course we watched while we ate. Our server said they were staying open later than normal to cater for the US Soccer game later tonight. Pretty awesome! The food, I had the chicken taco salad, it was delicious. It came with a dressing that honestly wasn't needed at all. We also had the beef chimichanga. This is why only four stars. The burrito was toasted on the griddle not deep fried like it's supposed to be. Otherwise it was delicious!

This was a unique experience. Service was slow and they weren't busy…read more Pros: Authentic Hispanic cuisine You're able to sit outside. You get a shot of tequila after you advise you're ready to pack up and go. (This was a very unique feature) Cons: The food was very bland. I'm not too big on saying someone's seasoning was bland because we all have different palates, but compared to the other experiences I have had with Latin food, this fell very short. I felt like the frozen margarita was very overpriced. $27 and was not the slightest bit buzzed by the end of it (very lightweight drinker). Animals aren't controlled. While sitting outside patrons with dogs were allowed to have heir dogs sniff and come close to other people. But, all in all, a very middle of the mark experience.

Omg, bomb and delicious! I love. It's very quiet inside and barely anyone. It's a hit miss spot!read more

This small restaurant is tucked away on Livingston Road by the LSW Liquor Store. Cozy and inviting,…read morethe restaurant is a great place to stop by for lunch or dinner. I had the grilled beef fajitas which was hot with beans, salad, and rice. Delicious and very satisfying at a reasonable price. I didn't take a photo but I will add a photo of the menu later. It specializes in Tex-Mex and Salvadorean food. I would highly recommend it. No frills, just good comfort food.

Great neighborhood shop. Stumbled here because of inkind. Although I was shocked by the price that…read moreI paid for my plate, I was pleasantly surprised by how good tasting everything was. The plantains were the standout side for me. Also the employees were helpful with telling me what I should order. I would definitely come back!

Saw this on a YouTube vlog. Plentiful food & good prices. Not the most dazzling place inside, but…read moreit gets the job done. Was disappointed that they didn't have oxtails when we went. But overall it was a good experience.

Recently held an event in the office and had to find a place to cater. I feel like our office is in…read morea food desert, there's not much in the immediate area. It hasn't really bounced back just yet. But I also feel like we are in a bubble too. Our street looks vacant, but once you walk to one end of the block or other, the opportunities are within sight. I have seen this place when I have had the pleasure to drive into work. However, it's not an establishment that I would walk to for lunch. DC blocks can be super long to walk and it can take a while to cross the busy streets. With our event coming up I figured why not. We went with the 40 Person Package from their catering menu. I think they under-describe this. It states it is for 40 people, but the amount of food you receive can easily feed more than that. Especially when it comes with four full pan sized side dishes. Definitely enough food to feed a crew and have leftovers. For our sides we went with White Rice, Plantains, Mashed Potatoes, and House Salad. All the food was received well by our crew and they were pleased to be able to partake in what was left after the meal was done. The White Rice comes with peas and carrots right in it. The Plantains are fried perfectly. Mashed Potatoes were velvety (sadly they appear to have taken them off the menu since we ordered). And the House Salad was a light side to rest of the rich food. What was over the top here was the delivery of the food. This was two weeks post snowstorm and the streets of DC were still mini mountains to climb. Our delivery person was amazing with the delivery. He, however, had the mishap of the mashed potatoes deciding to ditch before being delivered. He was very apologetic, cleaned it off the sidewalk outside, and went back to the restaurant to bring a fresh tray. That is superb service in my mind.

A solid Peruvian Chicken joint that has all the trimmings you would expect. However, they offered…read morea unique side that I needed to try ... roasted Brussel sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were slight sweetened by the addition of carrots which really offset the bitterness you sometimes get with such a dish. Excellent idea! But let's not forget the main course ... the chicken. Nice and juicy. Quite good! Definitely worth a try!

Loved Mosaico by Arepa Zone! Service was friendly and fast. Food was tasty. I found seating easily…read moreand the wifi worked. What could be better!

The overall flavor of the meat and salsas are good but the tortilla kinda ruins it all since they…read morebreak apart so easily and don't taste great. They remind me of taco stand from back home in sd but homemade tortilla really makes a world of a difference. Also wouldn't get again the shrimp tacos as they are barely coated and fried so would stick to meat options.