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    Oliva's Kitchen

    4.7 (63 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Matthew V.

    Stopped in for lunch during work. The place is small but cute. I ordered the bacon cheese burger and it came with a bag of chips and a can of soda. The Burger was delicious and thick fresh made I highly recommend yall try it!

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    Madison T.

    Tried this place on my lunch break. I got two carne asada street tacos and chips and guacamole. The tacos weee so tasty and the sauce it comes with chefs kiss. The guacamole is great as well. The guys there were really friendly and great customer service. The place is off the main road. There is street parking with seating outside. I will definitely be going there again. Oooh and they are only open for breakfast and lunch.

    Paul J.

    Another visit to Olivia's Kitchen and another satisfied belly. This time we got the bean & cheese burrito - a huge gordito filled to the brim with smooth black beans and creamy cheese and lots of rice, lettuce and tomato to keep my full until tomorrow. We also got three barbacoa tacos, just for fun. Yum! This place is legit, and definitely a place to visit for breakfast, lunch, or whatever. Glad that a little hole-in-the-wall like Olivia's exists East of the Pike.

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    Ann R.

    I was in the area for work and needed a quick bit and ohmygoodness thank god I tried this place. I went for the breakfast torta with chorizo and it was packed with flavor and did not skimp out on the toppings. Bread was soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. I ordered over the phone for a quick pick up and it was ready like 10 minutes later. The place was a small little shop with some seating outside. It's a nice cozy spot with friendly workers. So glad I came to try this place!

    Barbacoa tacos
    Rachel C.

    Oliva's is a hidden gem! The employees are always very friendly and the food is incredible. My favorite is the barbacoa taco but the breakfast burrito is a close second place. I love how cozy this spot is. You can see all of the hard work going on in the kitchen and it shows in the food. It's worth noting that there are a few picnic tables out front to eat or wait for your order but no tables inside. Good portion sizes and great customer service! I always leave Oliva's with a smile on my face and recommend it as often as I can!

    BIG chicken burrito
    Malikah M.

    Don't be fooled by the small spot, this place packs a punch. The price is worth all the food they give you. I ordered the chicken burrito and it was delicious. I highly recommend an additional salsa on the side to add that flavor kick with eat bite. The food being made to order keeps it fresh. The service is friendly and fast. You can also call ahead if you are I a rush. They have public parking across the street which allows you to run in and out.

    Breakfast Burrito and coffee
    Jim T.

    I had time to kill in downtown Bethesda. I searched yelp for a great breakfast place. I was not disappointed. The breakfast burrito with bacon was very good. The hot sauce was hot. The coffee was good. I appreciated that they pulled out creamer from the refrigerator instead of just leaving it on the counter like other places. Next time I will come back and try the burrito with chorizo sausage. The service was fast and friendly. Mexican ladies from the neighborhood came to get their breakfast. They chatted in Spanish with the staff and possibly the owner who was also from Mexico . This was a very good sign!

    Alu H.

    Taco Saturday! I was getting a haircut and I noticed the taco place on a side street. So, I walked over and ordered asada, el pastor and chicken tacos. All of them had a lot of flavor. The service was fast and they bring the food out to you. I enjoy the outdoors seating, but only when it's warm.

    Mara D.

    It's a cute place - walk up order. They have some outdoor seating (no indoor seating). Plenty of (metered) parking across the street. Staff was really nice. I ordered old bay fries and chicken fajitas. The fries were seasoned good (had a good crisp to it) but the amount wasn't worth the price. The presentation of the fajita platter was great; but I was bummed that it lack flavor :-(

    Clare C.

    Came here for lunch on a Monday around 11:30. This is a nice lunch spot! Wasn't super hungry so I just ordered two different tacos. The inside is small with a couple outdoor seating areas. The workers were nice and able to give recommendations. The menu had lots of options of tacos and burritos and sandwiches. Overall this hit the spot and the tacos had a lot of meat! A fair price ~$9 for both tacos! Nothing too crazy but a nice meal!

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    2 years ago

    Awesome food. Very friendly. The street tacos are perfect for lunch . Still need to try the steak and cheese and the burritos.

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    Christi L.

    Thanks so much Shawn. Come back for a burrito!

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    Thanks Juan!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food. Will be back soon to try something else. Just one warning, the eating area is outside on benches.

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    Thank you David! Your thoughtful review is appreciated!

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    Thank you Katy, we wish we had more seating too! Come see us again

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    2 years ago

    The food incredible. Easily the best Mexican in Bethesda! Highly recommend the tacos and burritos!

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    3 years ago

    Friendly staff, delicious street tacos and quesadilla! Tiny adorable spot. Outdoor seating or carry out.

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    3 years ago

    Had the chilaquiles with chorizo and it was delicious! The staff were also so kind. I'm excited to try more of their menu items!

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    Great good , great service .. very nice folks !! It's on a quiet lil street in a lil house !!!

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    4 years ago

    Great food and service - everything we had was great. Been there for breakfast and lunch - knocked it out of the park both times.

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    I came here for a quick dinner today and wow, what a find! The restaurant immediately reminded me…read moreof a taco place in Miami I loved, which already set the right tone. The hostess was very sweet and I got to take advantage of the nice weather and sit outside. It's taco Tuesday, so the hostess and the server both reminded me it was "buy one get one free" - a great deal! I decided to go big and try four tacos, and all of them were very good! I'm from Southern California, so usually am picky about tacos, and some of these really exceeded my expectation. Al pastor: very tender and flavorful. A teeny bit dry, but perfect with the red salsa they brought for the table. Beef birria: nice and crispy tortilla, the consommé was very fragrant and not too salty, and they were generous with the beef. As normal with birria, it's a bit heavier/oilier, so one was enough, but it's very good! Baja fish: probably one of the favs! I made the mistake of leaving it to last, so the outside of the fish was a little less crispy, but if you eat it sooner, that shouldn't be an issue. The piece of fish was very large and cooked perfectly (very flaky). The flavor was great, especially with that red salsa. Avocado tostada: generous toppings, great flavor balance, fun crunch with very soft toppings. If you've ever eaten a tostada, you know you have to approach it like I imagine people approach skittish horses: with total confidence, even if you know it'll end up as a mess on the place. Otherwise, service was very quick and friendly and they didn't come and bother me during the meal, which I love. It really filled up while I was eating, such a testament to how good this place is. I definitely can't wait to come back!

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