Great Indo-Mex Fusion cuisine, loved almost all the dishes we tried.The place has a great décor and the service was good. Tried the Tamarind Tres Chiles (drink) and it was wonderful, it had that light sourness and spice which made it nice and palatable. The crispy cauliflower tacos were a mouthful. Got the veggie Enchilada which we loved. The Camarones Masala had a great portion, the mangoes add a nice sour flavor among others, this is not to be missed. And the Desi Tres Leches was a perfect finish, a little high on the rose syrup, loved it otherwise read more

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False Closing Time & Rude Service: Walked in at 8:35 PM, even though the kitchen is advertised to close at 9:15. In reality, it seems they start shutting everything down closer to 8 PM. We weren't allowed to sit at any tables in the bar area, and as a regular who comes often and spends well, the staff's (management - new?! & host) attitude was incredibly disappointing. I even offered to order through the bar to make things easier, but they still wouldn't accommodate and told us everyone was "cut." What's the point of advertising a 9:15 close if you stop serving well before that? Total mess....Walked out - disappointing. read more

We've come here on two separate occasions and both times were for large parties to celebrate our family's birthday. The menu is pretty big and we love ALL the food we ordered. The restaurant is always packed so make sure to make dinner reservations if you're coming with a large party! Not pictured was my absolute favorite which was the tres leches. Highly recommend coming here! read more

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My main dish, the chicken tikka tacos, was fantastic! Perfection! Not too spicy but just enough! I will return to try more dishes. The reason for 4 stars: they don't offer alcoholic free beer for recovering alcoholics, pregnant mamas, or for those who are driving - and the desserts SUCK! The churros are bland, the ice cream is "gritty" and the tres leche is runny with a strange texture. Disappointing after a wonderful meal!! (Oh - I could have drank the salsa it was so good! So I was surprised about dessert...) read more

Mama Tigre - Pretty cover of menu - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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Decided to come here a third time and this time it was for my birthday. I wanted my family to try this unique blend of flavors. I decided to update my rating as they deserve the last star. The food is just amazing. As extremely busy as they are, the service is great. read more

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Second visit (5/24)!!! (Starter shrimp and guacamole, Jambalaya, steak fajitas and enchiladas) We need a bigger table next time . If 5 stars was not the max I would give 1000 to this resturant without hesitation. Everything we ordered was superb! (First visit 4/24) Wow... I can't wait for my next visit. From the atmosphere to our waiter, to my food, EVERYTHING was perfect!!! This is the first time I've finished a salsa bowl! The steak chimichunga went above my expectations. And the green sauce (verda?) on the enchilada, I wish I could drink it!!! read more

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First time trying Mama Tigre and we will definitely be back. We went around 5:30pm on Saturday night thinking it wouldn't be too crowded. Boy were we wrong! The place was packed, which is always a good sign. We didn't have time to wait an hour for a table, so we opted to sit at the bar for dinner. We weren't the only ones with the same idea. The space had high tops that were all already occupied and then a bar which sat about 12 or so. We were given menus, water and chips with salsa upon sitting down. Chips were fresh and while I'm not a huge fan of salsa, this salsa was delicious. It did take a while for the bartender to take our drink and food orders, but understandable bc so many people were hanging around waiting for their tables. Only suggestion was they definitely need more help behind the bar on Saturday nights. I ordered the steak and cheese tacos and my husband had the tacos de carne asada. Both dishes were amazing, meat was delicious and well seasoned. We were both stunned by the amount of meat per taco. Each meal came with 2 corn tortilla tacos, the tacos had double tortillas bc we all know that's a must with corn tortillas. The dish also included beans, red rice and a salsa. Very filling! In fact I only finished 1.5 tacos. Gave my husband the rest. Can't wait to go back. So many other great dishes to try! read more

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AP is a sweetheart. Amazing waiter. I'm not crazy about the food here. Desi/Mexican fusion does not appeal to me, as a Texan. Mexican is perfect as is. read more

Foood was so salty , Greasy and full of cheese. There is nothing genuine or special about it. Anyone can make the food. With deeping in the cheese and salt. Very disappointed. Service was good . That's why I gave two stars. read more

Mama Tigre - BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

More of a 4.5... Great atmosphere, loved the decor and the extensive menu, Indian/Mexican yumm! We started with the queso dip. It was good but next time I'd like to try the masala queso. *Enchilada/Taco combo with ground beef, my husband loved his choice. When asked if he'd get it again, "maybe" too many other options to try. *Tikka Chicken Taco, salty! The rice that comes with it was really good as well as the black beans. I filled up on that instead. This place has excellent reviews and an extensive menu. So we plan on returning to explore other menu options. Service was excellent and attentive as well. read more

Mama Tigre - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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Who would've thought Indian and Tex-Mex could go together SO well? Mama Tigre has proved it! We stopped by here pretty early on a Friday night and they were already PACKED. Upon being seated, we were immediately served with chips and salsa (which were bomb). We ordered the lamb birria (as a recommendation per the waitress) and the masala enchiladas. Both were absolutely fantastic. I'm not a huge lamb person, but the spices and aromatics in the lamb birria were sooo good. The naan was great with the lamb and the sides. I would love to see a taco take on this since the naan was a bit thick to the go with the birria--nevertheless, it was great. The masala enchiladas were an obvious hit. We ordered this as per recommendation from yelp and our friends and this did not disappoint! I only wish that there was more masala spice in it. Nevertheless, I look forward to coming back here and definitely coming here early next time! read more

Mama Tigre - Tikka wings (yum!!!) - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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On our way to George Mason had desire for Mexican food and found Mama Tigre with great reviews. This is a full sized restaurant that is very well decorated, great Hispanic music in the background and provides a great dining experience with plenty of seating. We started with the excellent chips n salsa and a shot of infused tequila, ginger jalapeño for the wife and habanero for me. Wow, the was burning in different way. Loved it! Ordered some draft Mexican beer and fish tacos and a chicken n steak tacos for me. We loved the food and the service was very attentive. They have Indian options to the food which makes this an even more appealing place to try. We loved it and will be back for their M-F Happy Hour 3-6:30 M-F. read more

Mama Tigre - Chips n Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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This is a fun restaurant in the area and I haven't one similar to it here. They are a Mexican-Indian fusion restaurant. The parking is pretty limited especially during happy hour. We started with the tikka wings and I loved them. One of the best wings I've had with great flavoring and a little kick. Both the butter chicken enchilada & steak masala burrito were delicious! They were large and filling with delicious flavors. They are definitely hearty so come hungry. read more

Mama Tigre - Enchilada butter chicken special and steak masala burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

Mama Tigre in Fairfax is a must-try for anyone craving a unique and delicious fusion of Mexican and Indian flavors. Innovative Dishes: Mama Tigre takes Mexican classics and infuses them with Indian spices, creating dishes that are both familiar and exciting. Family Approved: My family, who are very picky eaters and visiting from India, were thoroughly impressed! This is a testament to the restaurant's ability to bridge culinary worlds effectively. Menu Must-Tries: Chicken Burrito, Panner Tikka Tacos, Masala Nachos, and Masala Enchiladas. Everything tastes amazing on the meny but try avoiding getting multiple masala dishes as they can be similar in taste Generous Portions: The portions at Mama Tigre are perfect for sharing, making the dining experience even more enjoyable and budget-friendly. Always Buzzing, But Welcoming: Busy but Efficient: While the restaurant is often bustling, they seem to have a good system for managing the crowd, and there's usually seating available. Fusion Flair: The interiors are vibrantly decorated, with hints of both Mexican and Indian cultures, reflecting the restaurant's culinary concept. read more

Mama Tigre - Masala Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

A cute fusion spot with such a fun bright vibe! Tbh, I came for the art, and then fell for the food. This place is supposed to be Mexican remixed with Indian flavors, but I was more impressed they had one of my favorite dishes I hadnt had outside of Los Angeles so I had to get the pollo en mole. Not as great as I remember on the west coast, but still a good dish and glad to try it! We also got the fish tacos and Tikka wings and everything was great. I recommend coming here with some friends so you can get a bunch of different types of foods. read more

yummy food, music was sub par generic stuff and the seating area outside was nothing special but good(inside looked nicer, first time having indo-mexican food and as an indian i was expecting a combination that was more refined or surprising, but it tasted like the indian leftovers my mom would throw together with a tortilla from costco(which is also yummy) ig that's why it's called mama tigre, service was solid too. would recommend but nothing I would go out of my way to get. read more

Mama Tigre - Outside seating area - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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beware DO NOT ORDER THE MASALA BURRITO. When we got our appetizer the nachos they were drenched in artificial cheese sauce and were completely soggy. Then when I got my burrito it was covered in even more cheese sauce and was terrible. read more

Been going here for last few years, never once disappointed in anyways. Good food, excellent service and nothing to even complain. They were exterminated busy on Friday evening but still got us a seat in 20 minutes. Server quickly provided drinks and food. Another great experience, never let us down. read more

Mama Tigre - Grande Masala BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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4.5 very cool and busy place in Oakton. We came right at 5 and almost all tables taken and a bit of a crowd waiting in front by 615. Chips and salsa were good. Khati roll was good. Hubby really liked this salmon fajita and my chicken chorizo taco was just ok. It was salty. We would definitely come again to try more things as Mexican and Indian are some of my favorite cuisines. Almost too hard to chose which to try. Decor was cool and it was a bit loud which was fine for us. A mix of families, couples, and friends. Could come casual or on a date. read more

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The fusion of Mexican with Indian is so flavorful. The Kathi rolls as an appetizer could've been a whole meal for me. I split it with my friend. She got the chicken fajitas and I got the carnitas tacos and both were delicious. It was a gorgeous day so we sat out on the patio. Great feel and vibe. Service was excellent. read more

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Came twice, had excellent service and food both times. Last night we were a party of 14 with reservations. Plenty of water, chips, and salsa was ready at the table. A lot of separate checks but the server never complained. On both occasions had the camarones tacos and they were excellent- highly recommend. Food included the burrito gordo, chicken tikka tacos, jambalaya, carnitas, and fish tacos. The cateja ice cream is different from any typical dessert you'll get anywhere else and would recommend a try, we liked it! The margaritas are good and decent beer selection. The ambiance is lively and colorful- a great place for dinner overall. Would definitely return. read more

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This place is amazing. Always had amazing food and drinks. Easy for non Indian food lovers as well! Just fantastic food!

Such a fun place! Ambiance is colorful and fast paced. Food was so delicious- nothing like I've ever tried! Service was great! Can't wait to go back! read more

Mama Tigre - A great place to go with friends! - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

Came here for dinner to try their Indian Mexican fusion food. Ended up getting the Chicken Masala Enchiladas. Very unique and interesting combo that worked really well. Will definitely have to come back to try other dishes. Service was also quick and helpful. read more

Mama Tigre - MASALA ENCHILADAS - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

Brought the whole family tonight and everyone found something delicious to eat. The restaurant is bustling as always and I appreciate tremendously that they take reservations. I tend to like the more Indian dishes vs Mexican. The tomato based salmon cilantro sauce was creamy and delicious. The jambalaya was flavorful and addictive. read more

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Mama Tigre is a fusion Mexican Indian restaurant. A great concept that is executed nearly perfectly. The food: Tropical Ceviche, Masala Fries, and Chicken Tikka Taco - The Tropical Ceviche was very good and flavorful. It had a balanced level of acidity which I enjoyed and was bursting with flavor through the different ingredients. - The Masala Fries were good too. Standard fries with a light coating of masala powder. Albeit, while good, it would've been nice if the entire batch was mixed instead of only having a coating on the surface. - The Chicken Tikka Tacos were good. They were filling, but something was just off flavor-wise and I couldn't put my finger on it. - Not pictured are the Pomegranate and Tamarind margaritas which were good. All in all, Mama Tigre was well worth the visit. The servers were all attentive and so was the manager which impressed me. The interior is very nice and inviting showcasing the different elements of Indian and Mexican culture and how they blend. I had a good experience and will definitely come back if I'm in the area! read more

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Went to Mama Tigre last night and forgot to check in!. I worked in Burke, VA, for 20 years but I now live in Southern Maryland. We get together every quarter for laughs and good times. 10 of this time with a reservation at 6 pm. I got there early and sat at the bar and had an amazing House Margarita while I waited. NOT come here without a reservation. This place is popular, the food is good and the crowd in the restaurant is fun and lively. It's a Mexican and Indian fusion restaurant. I ordered the Kathi Roll and Masala Fries. It was amazing! But be careful with the fries as the topping is spicy. Everyone enjoyed the food. My Coworkers Birthday was coming up, so they brought our the Mexican hat for her to wear and the whole restaurant sang Happy Birthday! She loved it. Will definitely come back for good food and fun read more

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Very busy during the weekend. If you don't have a reservation expect wait times. Staff is attentive and provide good service. Cocktails are amazing, from the basic ones to the more fancy ones. I honestly wouldn't recommend the Mexican food unless I'd the queso and the birria lamb. Their Indian food is much better, recommend the butter chicken is really good! Their desserts are really good too! Churros are good and the treat leches is pretty authentic too! The restaurant does get a bit loud. Lots of big families and loud music so if you are looking for a quieter dinner this might not be your first choice read more

Mama Tigre - TRES LECHES - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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We loved Mama Tigre! The food is amazing and the vibe of the restaurant is perfect. My picky kids even loved the food.

This was highly recommended for my Virginia trip. It was a ok. Got it delivered from here: took a little too long. Ordered too much. Overall, it was a ok. We tried their chicken dish, tacos, enchiladas, chicken quesadillas. We had 2 orders of everything including their lamb, 2 orders of shrimp and so on. The rice was flavorful and good, so were the tortilla. They also gave free chips and salsa which was nice but we didn't see it till after we ate. The cameron aka their shrimp: it was again a ok. Lamb was tender but a ok. Overall, it was a ok, wasn't particularly too spicy ( I love spicy) or mot spicy. So much heartburn though. A little too oily/ heavy for me personally, but my friends loved it! read more

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Food was great and service was good. Menu has a lot of options and twist on Mexican classics. Will definitely return when I am in the area!

Fantastic. Will return. Tried this restaurant based on Yelp reviews while visiting the area. Everything was great : atmosphere, service, and last but not least, the food! We ordered Pumpkin Spice Margaritas, Queso, Paneer Con Pablo, and Masala Burrito. Delicious and filling. What a treat. read more

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Mama Tigre is so so good! I've been a few times in the past weeks and it's been so worth it. The ambience is so energetic and the food is delicious. Waited 45 min the second time around 6:30pm, but no wait at 5pm the first time. Despite the wait, still so worth it. Muskan was our waitress the second time and she was wonderful! So sweet, and gave so many good recommendations. All the food came out really good, and the margaritas were delicious as well. I had the butter chicken enchilada special for December, and it was very delicious but my favorite was definitely the paneer con pablone. It was so creamy and flavorful without being too rich, and the paneer was crispy and had almost a crunchy texture to it. It was cooked really well. Also the Baja shrimp was charred so well, the mangos were also crunchy with the shrimp from the char and so delicious. Harry was also a great team leader! It was nice closing out the night chatting with him. All the staff we talked to tonight were amazing, and the people made the whole experience that much better. Definitely will come back!!! read more

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This food was mind blowing. What an amazing fusion of cuisines, and so well done. This is mostly your standard Mexican restaurant menu with a few exciting differences: - tacos are made with naan - paneer is a vegetarian option to the dishes - the Indian-inspired sauces make for warmer, earthier, and richer flavors Know that you will wait to be seated and wait to get your food on a Saturday night, but it is so worth it. We started with the Kati Roll with paneer instead of chicken, which tied for first place with our meals. It is just one roll, but large and cut in half. Well worth the price. The Santa Fe Burrito was MASSIVE. I wouldn't have minded a little more cauliflower and a little less rice inside, but the flavor profile was 11/10. The Spinach and Cheese Masala Enchiladas were flavorful and filling. The side beans actually were the star of the plate, they are amazing. We can't wait to go back and try more menu items. What a unique and exciting restaurant for a very reasonable price. read more

Mama Tigre - SANTA FE BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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Super unique, super tasty new local favorite spot. We went on a Monday night and it was packed! People love this place, and it's clear why. NoVa desperately needs places like this, and the culinary scene is on its way there. I'm seeing complaints on here that service was slow, but even on this busy Monday night we received extremely fast service, and our food came out quickly. Indian Mexican fusion is exactly as delicious as it sounds. Our fav was the Masala Queso (be careful, it's spicy!). The Masala Chicken fajitas were also amazing, though we would have loved it even more with a sauce. The drinks were delicious, and I haven't had a simple Marg as good as this since we moved from NYC. My wife also got a frozen marg for her second drink which was HUGE. Prices are reasonable, and there are daily specials. Next time, we're going to try the Monday Happy Hour! We've already told our friends that we'll have to all make an outing here very soon. The only possible complaint I can think of is the location, which is apparently where an old Bob Evans used to be, but I'm happy to go out of my way for this place. I can also see them expanding - this place could absolutely be a hit in DC proper. read more

Food and service were good! Wait time usually 30 minutes during peak hours. Popular spot. read more

Mama Tigre - Masala fries - Mexican Near Me - Oakton, Virginia

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One of my favorites. I especially like taking guests here because there's nothing else like it anywhere. The paneer tacos are my favorite but everything is delicious and the atmosphere is super fun. There can be a long wait on weekend so go at off times if possible. read more

After seeing so many great reviews I had to check this place out. We were all craving Tex-Mex and and since this place offers halal chicken and lamb options we were very excited. We ordered the mix fajitas of shrimp and chicken, chicken enchiladas, lamb birria as well as some appetizers of guac and queso. The portions were nice and big and everything except appetizers. The taste was between Mexican and Indian, specially lamb birria tasted almost like Nihiari with the side of basmati rice. This was a unique experience, the place was very crowded on a Tuesday night. We will visit again and try some of the burritos in the near future. read more

Let's begin with the food! To begin, WOW DELICIOUS!! the food was phenomenal, everything was so flavorful and I just loved the mix between Indian and Mexican - I will 100% be going again and again :) We started with the masala nachos which were such a perfect start to this meal! The queso was delicious!! I got the chicken tikka tacos which was so yummy and the naan was so fluffy and fresh. My friends got the masala burrito - it was HUGE! But the flavors were so good and I would love to own jars of the spicy queso tikka masala sauce. My other friends got the cheese tikka tacos and the chicken tikka fajitas - which they said were also very yummy! The service was really great, everyone was really nice from the start to the end & the restaurant itself is really pretty! There's tons of indoor seating and they also have some patio seating. read more

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We were recently invited to an Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant to celebrate a special occasion and it was our first visit. WE were a bit overdressed as its definitely casual. We had masala nachos, baja shrimp, quesadillas, chicken tikka and several other appetizers and entrees. Restaurant was packed and the service was good. read more

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