We went to Cielo Rojo before theatre. Since it was early, we made dinner by ordering the entire…read morehappy hour menu. Each dish was delectable! There were 4 of us and all four gave meal a thumbs up. Highly recommend. Food lives up to its reputation as authentic Mexican per food critics / writers.

Cielo Rojo is a gem! The food is fantastic, and even those with dietary restrictions can eat like…read moreroyalty. The waitstaff is knowledgeable, kind, and generous. And the ambiance is warm and festive. One of my favorite ever restaurants. So grateful.

The service was super quick! There may have been a 10 minute wait between ordering our food and…read morebeing served which was perfect. We got the guacamole to start which was some of the best, and most flavorful, guacamole that I've had in DC. Being from Texas, I'm very particular about my street tacos. These were the closest I've gotten to Texas street tacos since I've been in DC, and I've been here for 2 years! The place is small and intimate but full of energy - great place for a happy hour with friends or a more casual date!

Solid local Mexican spot!…read more Food- shrimp dish was flavorful and tacos consistently good. Meats are prepared well and side dishes a great compliment. Drinks- hibiscus sangria and hibiscus margarita were refreshing and tasty. Vibes- great patio space

Wow. Had the Mexican mocha latte and a regular burrito with mole chicken. My friends selected the…read morechicken quesadilla and regular burrito with barbacoa. Everyone thought it was delicious. I will come back to try something different! Also, the waitress with the pigtails is super sweet!

I can attest - the food at San Pancho is still banging!! If you're at all close to Takoma Park, you…read moregotta go. I crave their cali burrito all the time, so I was so happy to have it again. Every component is perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. I did really want to try their breakfast burrito and was sad (& surprised) they aren't open for breakfast on Mondays, because online it says they are. Anyways, we got there right when they opened for dinner and others clearly had the same idea. You order inside at the counter, sit and they bring you your food. Our food did take awhile to come out though, and we were giving the tables around us side eye for getting their food before us. We devoured our chips and salsa in the meantime. All 3 salsas are amazing and worth getting! They went great on the burrito too. Matcha horchata and Arnold Palmer were refreshing, and I appreciate the more inventive drinks than your standard taqueria. And now onto the main event... THE California burrito. Man, it made me happy to be alive. We sat on the patio and it was lovely, and shaded by the umbrellas.

Had a great time and dinner! Chicatana is unassuming and unpretentious, staffed with attentive…read moreservers who do an amazing job (water was always filled and empty plates removed quite efficiently). The decor is simple, no table clothes or frills but it does live up to 'fine cuisine' with excellent food and presentation (another subtle touch is if you leave the table, you return to a nicely folded napkin). We got nearly everything on the menu including all the desserts and Mexican hot chocolate (yum, lightly spicy and piping hot!) . As others have said their guacamole is excellent...do check the charges though bc they added salsa and chips to the tab which we did not order (they removed). Also, the first order of guac came with big bowl of chips, but none with the second order of guac- not a problem though because you do not go hungry. Portions are quite generous. We even tried the ants which was a fun novelty

This was the valentine's day 2026 stop. I had no idea it was in the area it was, but alas, we made…read morethe trek from lowly ballston anyway. After parking in the Giant parking garage (decent price), we walked the few blocks to the restaurant. We spotted it with the poster sign hanging up on the outer walls. Inside you head up the stairs and you're greeted by the host stand. We checked in and got our table, right at the window (hellya). There was a rose and a candle on the table (vday vibes) and we also received a vday specials menu. We landed on queso fundido to start and a cocktail each: prickly pear marg for her, a viva mexico for me. After fundido'ing it up, we ordered our entrees. We're simple folks it was a 2 carne asada tacos, 1 al pastor taco, 1 pescado taco, and 1 chicken quesadilla. Unfortunately we weren't bold enough to try the insectos. Food was great, drinks were great, service was great. You can pay your tab via Toast for no additional fee which was convenient. There are two, single use bathrooms in there too. Overall, solid spot.

Came here for a late afternoon lunch…read more The drinks were delicious and cold. The food itself was phenomenal. We had the steak enchiladas and chicken nachos (normally an appetizer). Both were seasoned correctly and tasty. The service was good with no issues and the ambiance was as great.

A great spot to have in the neighborhood. The tiny patio is nice in the summer. It's decent Tex…read moremex, for a fairly reasonable price. Pretty standard fare, I'll be back again as the staff are super nice and it's so convenient as a neighborhood spot to walk to. Grab a couple tacos, a margarita and you'll be pleased.

Food was EXCELLENT. Relaxed environment with friendly staff. Portion size, presentation, and taste…read morewas all perfect.

Stopped here after reading great reviews. The service was very friendly, and the food came out…read morequickly. The tacos were good, but the vegetarian burrito was a GREAT vegan option, and also super filling. I would come back if I were in the area. Parking was easy. The restaurant felt very authentic and well-decorated.

Took my son to this taqueria for dinner and it did not disappoint!…read more It's a small restaurant with maybe 3-4 small tables and counter seating for 4-5. (It looks like it used to be an American diner). Everything is made to order right in front of you and it's all fresh. I had carne asada tacos and carnitas tacos with black beans and rice. You can order à la carte or as a platter - I chose the platter because I was hungry! They were delicious- especially the carnitas! All the accompaniments are authentic and super fresh. The tortillas are made on site and sooo soft and tasty. We also ordered chicken flautas which come with créma and guacamole. These were also very tasty. The restaurant seems to be run by a couple. They were prompt and friendly. I enjoyed the food so much that I forgot to take pictures first. Next time!

Overall, the food alone makes this experience worth it. The physical location defintiley isn't…read moreflashy or massive. But the food is made right there in front of you. It's a simple but excellent menu and we left so happy. Definitely a gem!

San Antonio is such a nostalgic spot for me I've been coming here since I graduated from Howard,…read moreand it never disappoints. I love their happy hour and the food is always on point. This was my first time trying the paella and it was a 10/10 full of flavor and cooked perfectly. My friend got the mussels and a steak quesadilla, and both were really good. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And the drinks? Strong and HUGE exactly how they should be. The music loud and get you dancing. Our server was fast and very attentive. I love this place so bad. It's definitely one of my go-to spots!

A nice local bar and Mexican food. They have pretty good drinks as well. The service is good. They…read morecan get busy sometimes but service doesn't stagger too much. Tacos are a big small tho. The drinks are great and you can get some really big drinks.

I recently went here with three friends for dinner and had a solid experience. We were able to get…read moreseats immediately and the service was excellent. Mi Rancho's prices are reasonable, the portion sizes good, and the staff friendly and helpful. I appreciated the delicious complementary chips and salsa, and we were able to get refills. Mi Rancho is also very family-friendly-they have high chairs, an extensive kid's menu, and we saw several kids there. I got the mixed chicken and beef fajitas for my dinner. While the meat was a little tough and needed a bit more flavor, the accompaniments were good and combined with the salsa, produced great flavor. I would recommend Mi Rancho if you're looking for a family-friendly, laid-back dinner in Silver Spring.

Cute place. The outter seating is the most ideal. If you like Mexican food, this place is for you…read more The drinks are good. The food is good. It's conveniently located to the metro and shopping. The staff is great. I had shrimp quesadillas. They were good.

Mom and pop type of restaurant. The food was very good and the employees were very friendly. This…read moreplace may not catch your attention at first on the outside but it's worth going in and checking out!

Ordered two burritos to go for $30. Disappointed no limes or sauces were provided and both burritos…read moreseemed heavy on the rice. Chicken had little flavor but the steak was decent.