summary: a smallish taqueria located on the corner of Montgomery County, it thoroughly impressed with not just the food, but the "little things" along the way. Dining with kids can be challenging, so it's always nice when restaurants and staff are accommodating. The staff at Sabor Mixteca went above and beyond that. They were super fast with their service, but also showed warmth and kindness the entire time that made the meal delightful. The decor in the restaurant is vibrant and fun. They also had a clean, well-kept bathroom. The food was great. Everything came out in a timely manner and was excellently flavored and balanced. You could tell that this wasn't just like your run-of-the-mill taco joint. The flavors had a depth (especially the guisado) that brought things up a notch. But, like I was saying - although the food was great and memorable, I was really appreciative of how awesome the staff was and would love visiting again if we're in the area. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Overall: small Mexican spot with welcoming and kind service, good food, fair prices, bright and fun decor, has a single stall inclusive restroom, a baby changing table, and high chairs I felt super welcomed by the employees here. They were all sweet, kind, and happy to help. The kids got cute kids cups with silly straws. Chips and salsa were not included. The chips and salsa were the only things we weren't impressed with. Everything else was delicious. My shrimp tacos were full and had great flavor. They fell apart while eating them, maybe if they had less sauce or the tortilla was grilled a little more it would have held up but they were so good I didn't even mind it. Our kids and my partner loved all of their food as well. read more

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Let me first start off saying this is my 1st time trying this place and it was amazing. The staff was amazing the owner was extremely nice and friendly. This is most definitely family friendly. You felt like a family member. The food is exactly what you ordered, amazing flavors and the spicy kick is there if you like it. The tres leches was amazing. It was light and fluffy. I am definitely a fan of this place and will be coming back read more

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I really enjoy the food here great tacos and other dishes. I got the Chileajo Mixteco and chips and guacamole. The guacamole was well seasoned and had good flavor. Chileajo Mixteco was tasty but a small portion for the price. Had a great flavor and balance of heat and spices. The rojo sauce is great but the meat also had a lot of fat so it didn't have the consistency overall the make it my favorite here. The tacos are great. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Chileajo Mixteco - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

This place is the real deal. Coming from Chicago, I pined for Mexican food here and I was thrilled to find this place. The people who work here are warm, thoughtful, and passionate about food and hospitality. Great food, great people. Support this place! Buy gift cards, bring friends here. read more

Eating at Sabor Mixteco is like a warm hug. The food is superb, but the ambiance of Sabor Mixteco is warm, welcoming, and fun. The bright beautiful colors and decor are attractive. But, the personal service from the owners and chef makes this a memorable experience and you become part of the Oaxaca community. You are seated and greeted warmly by chef Juan Carlos, who gives you a lesson on the various sauces sitting on your table. His personal recommendations on food and drink are excellent. We started out with the red sangria. The sangria is a full bodied red wine with warm spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg You can taste a little bit of triple sec that adds to the flavor and fresh fruit. It tastes amazing. Then, for an appetizer, we had the guacamole and freshly made tortilla chips. The guacamole was really fresh and flavorful. We really enjoyed it! But, give me a drumroll please...the star of the show and the most popular dish on the menu is their house made, slow cooked and roasted mole. The ingredients in the mole include: raisins, cinnamon, almonds, chocolate, and dried guajillo and ancho peppers. It is thick, rich, and delicious. The sauce is served over perfectly cooked chicken and accompanied by rice and beans. Truthfully, this is the best mole I have ever eaten. It is irresistible! Chef Solano you have outdone yourself! It is truly amazing. We shared two of Sabor Mixteco's most popular desserts, the tres leches cake and the flan with Carmel sauce. The tres leches cake was freshly made in house. The rich, soft, buttery flavor made this cake taste phenomenal. Then, the flan with caramel sauce, also made freshly in house was cool, creamy, and tasty. It was fantastic! We loved Sabor Mixteco. You may come in as a customer, but you leave as family. A huge round of thanks to the taqueria's co-owners: chef Juan Solano, Marisol Gonzales, and Apolinar Cervantes. read more

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This was my first time here very randomly just for drinks following a memorial service. They have Mezcalitas on the menu so I was sold. The service we had was excellent from when we came in until we left. The staff was friendly and checked on us repeatedly and appropriately even though at first we only ordered drinks and were seated in their outside seating. A staff member lead us in a little impromptu mezcal tasting and education which we both enjoyed. Eventually we order a quesadilla with braised meat. So delicious! If we had not eaten before we arrived I would have gotten dinner. Can not wait to come back! They are having their two year anniversary April 12 so I will be back. Looking forward to more drinks and food outside here this spring and summer. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Impromptu Mezcal tasting at a new spot. Great service. - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

I honestly enjoyed my meal here, but it wasn't anything crazy which is what brings the score down unfortunately. I got the flautas de pollo with all 3 items of the meal being good especially the sauce. I'm not personally a big fan of the beans being mushed like this instead of having actual beans. The service was great, with my server checking in often and having a warm presence. The ambiance of the restaurant is one of the things that truly stands out. The music and the dancing that is on the TV greatly help this place create its identity. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Flautas de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Simply excellent. I've been three times and each time my friends and I have loved the amazing food, fabulous service, and beautiful decor. Most recently, I had the guacamole, al pastor tacos, and the enchiladas divorcieras. All were delicious! It's a generous portion with a big basket of fresh, crunchy chips accompanying it. So good! I loved the al pastor tacos - the pork with adobo seasoning and pineapple pieces was fantastic. The enchiladas were great too - the green sauce on the pulled chicken was flavorful and a bit spicy, and the red sauce was so good (I think it might be the pasilla chile). The black refried beans and rice are a nice accompaniment. In addition to the great food, the servers are so nice and friendly, and obviously super proud of their restaurant (as they should be!). I can't wait to go back. read more

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Second visit did not disappoint!! This place is the real deal. 1 hr drive soooo worth it. I'll say it again, this is the ONLY authentic Mexican restaurant in the DMV. Outstanding food, delicious drinks and impeccable service. Please do yourself a favor a visit this place. read more

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Chicken Mole enchiladas, taco shaped, Excellent, sweet mole sauce spiced very mild. Soft white chicken inside. Would be good to have the sauce on top of vanilla ice cream for dessert. No beer or wine yet. One block behind the IHOP on university Blvd. Would like to have a refreshing Local pale ale When they get their license. Prompt, friendly service. read more

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Sometimes published professional restaurant reviews can be helpful in suggesting someplace to try. A favorable Washington Post review guided us to out-of-the-way, and easily-overlooked Sabor Mixteco on a drizzly Thursday and we came away highly impressed. Despite many local competitors for fast casual cuisine of many ethnic styles, Sabor Mixteco stands tall as a little restaurant not to be misjudged or overlooked by its humble storefront appearance and inexpensive, pedestrian decoration and ambience, bright colors notwithstanding. Culinary artwork with a Mexican flair can be found inside. Though non-fans of Mexican (and/or Tex-Mex) may wish to give this place a pass, if this cuisine is what you seek, Sabor Mixteco does what they do with excellence and charm. A large and varied lunch menu awaited us with surprisingly affordable prices. With lunch under $20 being difficult to find in the DC Burbs, here you can find many delicious and bountiful choices for less than $15, in 2025. Delicious bargains are rare indeed but exist here. One of us had the burrito, which proved too big to eat for lunch and we brought half home. I had the delicious Pastor Alambre Tacos off the lunch menu. We plan to come back and work through the other offerings too. Sabor Mixteco deserves more business. Maybe the recreational cannabis dispensary a few steps away brings them some? One can hope. read more

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Great food and service! Good for folks with allergies as the menu has allergens clearly marker. Everything is homemade fresh, so they can make sure to avoid problems. I have a gluten allergy and also hate cilantro, so most Mexican places aren't great for me. But this place has all homemade Oaxacan food, which is hearty, subtle and delicious. They can do corn torkittas and even made sure to make my dishes without cilantro! I had the Quedo Fondido, which is not what you'd expect - it's better. My entree was the Chicken Mole Enchiladas, which was enough by itself to feed 2 people! They also have Mexican Coca-Cola (of course), and the staff is super friendly. I watched the owner patiently explain the menu to a Mom with two fidgety kids and he was great. Highly recommended. This will become one of my regular spots. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Queso Fondido with Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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Sabor Mixteco Alambres - 5/5 vegetables are incredibly fresh. tortillas came out steaming hot and delicious. mexican sausage is house-made. my water was constantly refilled. I worked from here and wasn't rushed at all. lunch time is busy in the best way; they deserve all the business. The owner really cares about you and asks how the guests are doing as I get the sense lots of people come here frequently. read more

Love this place! I got introduced to this business through a Yelp check in event. Otherwise I wouldn't have known it was even here. I returned on my own last week for Taco Tuesday when I was in the area checking out another business I learned about through Yelp! Poli (the owner) was very helpful. I placed a to go order for tacos. With the Taco Tuesday special, if you buy three tacos, you get one free. Not bad at all. I got two carne asada and two chicken. I really enjoyed them. The menu here looks so good. I'm happy they were able to get their liquor license now. I didn't get any drinks but I will be back! read more

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We were heading out of DC from visiting our family and was meeting my best friend in their neighborhood for lunch. They're frequent visitors to Sabor Mixteco, so we decided to meet there, since it was on the way north back home for us. There's no parking, but street parking was very easy to find. We started off with some drinks - two of us had the jamaica and one of us had a mango margarita. I ordered the queso fundito to split and it was so good. For mains, I had the lengua taco, braised beef taco, and al pastor taco. I think the lengua was my favorite followed by the braised beef. Everything was super tender and just so juicy. Service was attentive and friendly. I can see why my friends keep coming back here! read more

Before you even taste any of the wonderful food, your eyes are fed by the colorful landscape of the beautifully decorated building. They really managed to fill up the space they have. On top of that, the service is very nice and easygoing, making it a piece of cake to order and making the experience that much better. Finally, the tacos, flans, quesadillas, burritos, you name it, are always worth the wait. I love this place, and whenever I'm craving a nice meal, you can catch me right here! read more

Amazing service and food! The whole menu is great and the best taco Tuesday deal around!

The staff is very bias when African Americans try to support the business. I was treated very rudely there. The owner or manager who was busy looking at his computer with only customer in the place, looked at me as if I walked into the wrong place. I asked him was there a problem and he rudely said he is busy focusing on his computer. He didn't want me there. I wanted to order a large order of beans and more items for my office lunch but, his attitude was very very dismissive. Wheaton , Md. restaurants don't give friendly vibes to us whereby this hasn't been my only bad experience. Don't spend money where you are not wanted. read more

Very unfriendly to African Americans. This is becoming far more prevalent in the Wheaton/ Silver Spring area. Some in the Latino community resent that you don't speak spanish and treat you rudely as such. Please remember you're in the United States and should recognize the national language English When appropriate. I've lost complete empathy for their struggles as immigrants. we have money to spend in your establishments and deserve the same respect you give to other races. But since you've decided to belittle our contribution, I will stay away. read more

Great customer service here! I came for the Yelp event, but couldn't eat any of the taco options because I'm a pescatarian. I got a quesadilla instead and it was delicious! It only took about 5 min as well. I also love that it's in the neighborhood- I'll be back soon! read more

Sabor Mixteco - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

The food is excellent, and the staff is really warm. I've had multiple meals here with my kids. They prefer the food here to any other similar restaurant in the area and many of the chains. I especially appreciate their moderately priced burritos and tasty specialties. I'm there right now, but I can't remember what the name of this pork dish is... but it's incredible. Here's a picture. And now my daughter is begging for flan, and even willing to pay some of her own money to have it. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Incredible pork dish with potatoes and beans. I can't remember the name but it's really good. It cost about $18. - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

I will definitely go back here! The food was great, the people were friendly, and the menu had a lot of good looking options. I had two tacos and an order of sopes. The sopes were great--the beans were excellent, the tortillas were fresh, and the house made chorizo (an optional addition to the sopes) was delicious. The tacos were also quite good--the Al pastor was especially solid. The Al carbon taco was good, too, but the steak wasn't particularly well seared/charred, but it was well seasoned. The tacos were both generously filled. The space was comfortable and the hosts were warm and attentive; there was music playing, but it wasn't too loud. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Two sopes with chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Why am I not visiting this place more often? Their food always hits the spot! We ordered two tacos, chips and salsa, Mole, Chile Ajo and two drinks, Tamarindo and Rosa Jamaica and Tres Leches dessert all for only $75. We usually share our dishes but completely forgot because it was so good. One of the owners, Juan, stopped by to chat with us about food from Oaxaca. Super nice! The service was excellent. This spot deserves 5 stars for sure! read more

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Gah damn, well I just added a new Mexican restaurant to my local rotation. I'm Mexican, and a California transplant, so Imma keep it real when I tell you it has been challenging to find authentic Mexican food spots on this coast. When I tell you that the rice was righhhht, the beans were creamy and delightful, the tortillas were good like my tia made them, the pasilla enchiladas were unique and flavorful (get cheese and chicken), and the tamarindo agua fresca was LEGIT. They also offer 3 salsas taqueras which is a rarity around here. The service was warm and friendly. They're also on Door Dash, so you know I'm gonna be a regular. Come to mama, I need some chilaquiles verdes now:) read more

We enjoyed our meal at this Oaxacan restaurant! The place is very casual with no frills. We would come back and try other items on the menu. When we arrived for dinner, there were several available tables and they said we could sit anywhere. We sat at a table, and service was attentive. We were in and out in about an hour. Ordered the chips and salsa to start- costs $3.50. The salsa is thin but very flavorful and not spicy in my opinion. I would order this again. We also ordered guacamole, which took about 10 minutes to come out (I guess they were making it fresh), and by that time we pretty much finished our salsa & chips. Our entrees followed the guacamole by a couple of minutes, so we left most of the guacamole for after our entrees. The guacamole tasted fresh, but we probably wouldn't order it again, because of the pacing and the salsa does the trick. As for entrees, we decided to have something other than tacos. We ordered Mole enchiladas and the bistec con salsa pasilla that comes with thick housemade corn tortillas. Both were great dishes. I especially liked how sweet the Mole was, because at other places, it can be overpowering, but not here. They dropped off 3 different types of sauces at our table. I like the green sauce. We ordered agua fresca (fruit juice)- passionfruit and tamarind for $3 each. They were sweet and refreshing. Too full to try their dessert offerings- next time! Parking- there's metered street parking ($1.25 for an hour) and a public parking lot ($). Across the intersection, there's a strip plaza with free parking, try that at your own risk. read more

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I think the best part of this little spot is the staff. They are all very gracious, and nobody will rush you to order or to pay and clear out. I've only visited once, and I ordered the vegetarian burrito. It was good, nothing spectacular. It did have cactus in it, which was a very nice departure from what one typically finds in a burrito. I would certainly go back again. read more

My husband and I just moved to the area and were craving some tacos and a good margarita after moving all the heavy boxes. Ended up getting GREAT tacos and AMAZING margaritas. Every employee interacted with us and had great conversation! We really felt welcomed not only to the restaurant but to the neighborhood. I also really enjoyed the music & watching the music videos inside. Many salsa throwbacks with music videos I had never seen. Can't wait to come have other items on the menu. Ordered: carne asada tacos w/rice & beans, tepache reposado margarita & mezcalita passion fruit margarita read more

Welcoming staff, delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine, not the Tex mex kind. Felt like home,. It was our first time there but it was like going to visit family with great hospitality and food. Worth the hour drive to visit. read more

Very good food and good service. In terms of ambiance: The restaurant is nicely decorated but a bit brightly lit for my taste, so more fast-food vibes. But the food was fabulous and unusual. The Mezcalitas were OK, not fantastic -- a bit watery. But definitely will come back. A very good local option! read more

Love this place! The chicken and steak tacos were amazing , the meat was tender. The salsa was also very fresh and paired well. The service was quick and very nice and I loved sitting on the patio in the fresh air . Will visit again read more

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I stopped by Sabor Mixteco for a quick bite to eat while running errands in the area. I thought my three tacos were pretty good. Three tacos were about $16 with an additional $3.5 for beans and rice, which isn't too bad. I was a bit surprised that the restaurant did not provide chips and salsa for customers dining in, but it is what it is. The lady waiting tables (I think she might have been a manager or even an owner) was super nice and friendly. Also, she seemed to have a great rapport with some of the customers. The restaurant itself is pretty no frills, which is always an A+ in my book for these types of places. Unfortunately (at this time), the restaurant is alcohol-free so you might be a bit disappointed if you come here expecting an alcoholic beverages; however, they do have non-alcoholic margaritas. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Tacos galore! - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

It is a friendly restaurant. Tasty tender meat on tacos. I got 4 tacos: lengua,al pastor, suffering, carbon. They serve good food. Most tables are occupied w/ people enjoying their food. I have to say this place probably has my fav soft fluffy taco shell that has a hint of sweetness. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Food was amazing!!! Tacos are so good and the tortillas are hit and soft! Came for a lunch date and it was perfect. The staff are kind and generous! read more

Sabor Mixteco - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Wow! What a hidden gem! This spot is probably the best Mexican I've had in the DMV. I came in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and had the alhambres with suadero. The meat was tender and the peppers were wonderfully cooked, they had a delicious crunch, all covered with cheese. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive. When I asked, he took the time to explain his recommendations in detail and helped us choose our meal. He made sure we had everything we needed and that we enjoyed our dishes. It's a cute little spot, lots of seating (outdoor tables too!), very clean. They had some fun music playing and muted TVs for some visuals. I would definitely return! read more

First truly fabulous Mexican place we've found since moving to the DMV from Tex-Mex-land. My poor native Texan husband has been craving good enchiladas like a fish out of water and I'm happy to report that both the chicken mole enchiladas and the green salsa chicken enchiladas were on point. I pretty much licked the plate to get all that delicious mole in my mole hole. The service was fast and friendly, the restaurant had a nice ambience and attractive art, I could have done without the television on because that plus crying babies = headache but the baby wasn't the restaurant's fault, but I just don't like TVs when I'm dining out. Portion sizes were just right for a single meal, neither too large or too small, don't expect leftovers though. There are a bunch of items on the menu that I need to try but I can only eat so much at once. Next up - tacos de suadero and tacos al pastor, and some alambre. We will definitely be back soon! If you've been missing real Mex, here's the spot to go. read more

A hidden gem for sure. Great Mexican food - I thought it was similar to small plates from Spain. Great service, The owner came over to our table to chat and Thank Us for coming in. Great Birthday Lunch ! read more

Great service and very tasty Mexican food A good friend on mine recommended this place and it was great. Nice service and great food read more

The high ratings for this restaurant are absolutely justified! We stumbled upon it last weekend when we were in the area. The menu said "chicken burrito". However, that simple description did not do it justice! That was the best chicken burrito I've ever had! The tasty fresh ingredients all blended together to make a memorable bite. My husband and daughter felt the same way. The owner was personable, but respected our family time. The decor was bright, cheerful, and appropriate. Wish we lived nearby because we would eat there weekly! read more

We love it there! We went for date night and it was the best! Food and waiters are so authentic. Both tells a story of Oaxaca. Not as heavy as a lot of Mexican foods yet still very very tasty. I recommend everything in the menu and to be kind and smile to the waiter, they just might tell you a funny story from their homeland. read more

Sabor Mixteco - Enchilada de mole - Mexican Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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