In from Pittsburgh, working & gave this spot a shot. Got a couple Al Pastor Tacos (spiced pork &…read morepineapple)..added chicken & shrimp & two Pescado Tacos (baja fish). Both on flour tortillas. They were the BOMB! Loved them. And they're sizable, so don't be thinking they're small. First class tacos. Start to finish.

The fill the bowl salad is such a hidden gem healthy salad. That's also delicious and full flavor…read moreservice also usually on point and they are able to make your food so quickly. I would always recommend going a little bit earlier if you're getting the Carne Asada.

the General Washington Dr location of Flavor Hive is now an actual store unit and not just a truck…read more There is no inside seating, and there are a few outdoor tables. Most of this operation appears to be take-out. We placed a pickup order online and it was waiting for us by the time we showed up. We ordered two small chicken bowls and one "feast mode". The "feast mode" size was actually challenging for three people to finish! The "hive sauce" tastes like a honey mustard with maybe mayo? It's pretty good. I really wish Flavor Hive would have additional toppings - just cucumber tomato onion cilantro etc are quite minimal. Would be awesome if they could add something like beet salad or beans! The value at this place is excellent compared to the numerous other rice / slop bowl places in the area. It is a lot of food. This place went viral on social media for a reason, and it lives up to the hype.

I found this place after seeing it a boatload of times on TikTok…read more This place sells Haalal like many places in NoVA yet what makes it stand out is the Egyptian-Mexican fusion of their food. In particular their build your own walking tacos where you bring a bag of chips and they fill it with a cup oife of protein and toppings starting at $12. I usually keep it simple -- ground beef, white sauce, cheese, cilantro with Doritos as the base. Smacks every single time. Though I had their loaded fries once and they were tasty as well. With so many locations across the DC Metro area there's plenty of location options to go to if one is more convenient than the other.

I was craving Filipino food, but one thing I've noticed is that a lot of Filipino spots close…read morepretty early. It's located in a strip shopping center, so parking is super easy and accessible, and the restaurant itself is very easy to find. Walking in, the space is extremely clean, well-lit, and nicely decorated. Now let's talk about the real highlight: the variety. They have dinner plates, bowl options, and à la carte items. I went with one of my favorites, the lechon. They were out of the roasted version, but the staff recommended the fried pork instead, and it did not disappoint. I came in around 7:30, and they close at 8, so I was trying to be mindful and not hold them up. But the woman at the counter was incredibly kind and told me not to rush at all--"you're already inside, take your time." That level of hospitality really stood out. She even took the time to walk me through the menu, which I appreciated, even though I'm already familiar with Filipino food. The food itself? Amazing. The lechon was perfectly crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The portion size was generous, and it came with two Lumpia that were hot, fresh, and delicious. It also included a soda, which made it feel like a complete, satisfying meal. Overall, this place is a 10/10. Great food, great portions, and even better customer service. I'd highly recommend stopping by.

We were going to try a highly-rated Thai restaurant, also located in Bradlick Shopping Center, but…read morewhen we saw a Filipino restaurant close by, we decided to come to Mang Eton instead. The women working here were kind and helpful. You order at the counter in the back, and they will bring your food to your table. Menu options abound, but the only menu was the display screen above and in back of the counter. Unfortunately, the display screen is hard to see and there are no descriptions with the pictures/items. Mang Eton really needs to provide some printed menus. While the online menu does contain descriptions, the online descriptions don't necessarily match what is available. Anyways.... For a starter, we ordered the siomai. These were plump and tasty. We wish they would give more of the excellent dipping sauce than the tiny thimble of sauce that they do give you. Note: the combo meals also include a couple pieces of siomai. I ordered the Combo #1, which came with a piece of fried chicken, 2 lumpia, shrimp chips, rice and pancit. The lumpia had an excellent flavor. The fried chicken and pancit were okay. JP ordered the Combo #3. The only difference between the Combo #1 and Combo #3 is that the Combo $3 comes with fish instead of chicken. It also comes with a skewer of meat (pork?), which was good. We were the only non-Filipino customers. I plan on coming back to try the halo-halo dessert and to order some more yummy siomai.

Yum! Came across…read moretheir food truck while we were at The Winery At Bull Run. Everything on their menu looked delicious. Tried their Napoleon the Conqueror and Baked Brie. Both were well made and had plenty of flavor. The cashier at the food truck was super friendly and had a great sense of humor. Their menu items can be a bit pricey but quality ingredients are used and you can taste the difference. I'm glad we tried The Frenchman out.

The Frenchman food truck is a testimony to gluttony, and the ultimate cheat day meal…read more I had the Napoleon the angry. Fried chicken goodness on a brioche, plenty of jalapeno slices, cheese, and an aioli. The brioche bun was fluffy and did a great job of holding all of the flavor into bites. A side of fries that were great compliment to the richness of the sandwich. The sandwich was a great balance of spicy and buttery. No ketchup or other condiments needed.

I just tried this random food truck in Ballston VA that primarily sells Indian food. They…read moreadvertise other things like cheesesteaks, shwarmas, and gyros but buyer beware! I ordered the cheese steak and it took 40 min to make, and was ultimately chicken tikka on a hot dog bun with overly processed cheese. I tossed the "cheesesteak" away and decided i have to write this review - do not buy from them!

Par course for food truck. Not as good as those which frequent L'Enfant (this was located at…read moreBallston Metro). 11.65 lamb gyro salad yielded a smaller portion--however, flavor eclipsed quantity. Excellent seasoning, which made up for the slightly longer wait time compared to adjacent food trucks. The reheated naan was doughy/moist. Highly recommend the spinach and curried chickpeas as sides. Meh. I was satisfied, but not the best choice.

Truly excellent! I was blown away by a recent dinner from the Haveli food truck. I ordered the…read moreCombo over rice, the Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, samosas, and the mango Lassi. The combo and masala were outstanding, full of flavor, freshy made, and with saffron rice. The samosas were delicious and the Naan freshly made and warm. The portions were generous and the price very reasonable. Please visit shady grove again! Namaste!!

Unbelievably good. I think about the lamb over rice and chickpeas constantly until the truck comes…read moreback by again. Food is always hot and fresh with very generous portions. Makes my whole week when they come by.

My friend and I went here for dinner because we wanted some fried fish and fried shrimp tacos. Lots…read moreof places don't have them, but this place does! I will say, I was disappointed in the tacos. The tortillas and toppings were perfect and fresh, however the fries shrimp and fish were mostly batter. Moreover the actual fish and shrimp were very little. As for the chips, they're thin and crispy, seasoned, and served room temperature, which is acceptable. The salsa was nice and tasted homemade. The guacamole was average. It definitely tasted like it was made a few hours ago because the dish was lime-forward. The staff were nice. They were attentive and patient with us as we navigated the menu with some questions. The space is nice and bright, the booths made it feel cozier, however some of the upholstery on the seating is torn and patched by masking tape. It feels like a diner, which isn't bad and appropriate for this price point. Next time, I'm trying the Birria tacos.

The food is so good at this location and a great place to watch the FIFA games The queso was…read moreexcellent and not too salty for my preference.

Spectacular, no notes. Had to take it home for some privacy…read more Rice cooked perfectly, chicken juicy and absolutely delicious, mac and cheese homey and nostalgic. The mac and cheese was seasoned so nicely with just a little bit of kick to it. Their sauces are also delicious my little brother was spooning some from one of their sauce cups straight into his mouth. Ive never before been so satisfied with, essentially, chicken and rice before. Im mad at myself for not trying it sooner. Going to have to try their other options

Caribbean food is not the easiest thing to find in Northern Virginia. A friend of mine moved to…read morethis area, and I just explored the map out of curiosity and spot at this place. We had said we were going to get oxtail at some point, and saw that this place sold it. So we decided to meet up here one day. I was surprised to see that it was inside the mall's food court -- I have only ever seen one other place with this setup (RIP Ya Mon). You could either order with the staff directly or on their kiosk, I love options. My friend and I decided to share the oxtail platter with steamed cabbage and rice and peas. I was impressed... Easily the best Jamaican food I've had in VA so far. Oxtails were cooked and flavored just right -- I was missing my favorite coconut taste from the rice and peas but that's okay. Cabbage was great. I told my friend to try a beef patty in coco bread. It was within the last hour before they closed, so they were out of both of those things, so he just got a chicken patty. Unfortunately it was pretty doughy and I wouldn't recommend that, but that wasn't originally what we had intended for him to get anyway. Hey, if you are near Springfield Mall, you are in good hands. There is one more Caribbean spot in the area I need to try, but I don't think it's going to be as good as this one.

I visited this food truck at the Springfield Town Center festival event. I came straight to yelp to…read morereview and shocked to see that it hasn't been reviewed in a while. Let me start with the wonderful service of the workers. She was so kind and helpful. Now the food.. omg. I'm front North Carolina so I know southern food. The catfish was well seasoned and even though she didn't have tartar sauce, which is a staple for me with catfish, I didn't need it! I also got the green beans and Mac. Both were also amazing. I finished it off with her banana pudding cake which was a different take on banana pudding but still delicious. If you see this truck out don't hesitate to get it asap! How can I forget the price point, too. $15 for a plate that's packed to the max.

I would like to preference my thoughts by acknowledging I am from the south and grew up eating soul…read morefood daily!!! Now, while the servers with Staceys Superior Soul Food were incredibly kind and accommodating, it doesn't change the fact that the food was a bit soulless on arrival. The ideal dish from a soul food menu is prepared with various spices. This not just goes well with the meat dishes but also adds on to the overall taste and aroma of the food. My expectations are always higher when I see restaurants with "Superior" Soul Food in their title because of the history of the term "soul food" refers to the traditional food prepared by black people living in the southern part of the U.S. By no means do I believe you have to be black or from the south to prepare excellent soul food, but I would not recommend ordering "fresh" crabs or seafood from a dry climate desert state such as New Mexico; order Mexican food! But that's beside the point. Pros: The food came out hot & fresh, and the baked macaroni & cheese was creamy. Cons: Everything lacked flavor (seasoning) fried chicken, green beans, and especially the baked macaroni & cheese. The chicken wings are just a bit tiny with little meat to the bone. Everything tasted quite bland, but I want to give this business another opportunity because the family was extremely nice and it could have just been a bad day due to someone accidentally leaving all of the seasoning(s) at home. I'm rooting for this business because I want the demand for soul food to grow in NOVA, and this business has an opportunity to capture the market share. At this point, I can not personally recommend this food truck to anyone that has truly experienced the taste of SOUL FOOD! Looking forward to updating my review upon next visit.