I came here with co-workers for dinner after a day of meetings. Being from Arizona, I wondered how…read moreauthentic the food here would be, but I quickly found that the food was delicious and the real deal. Our server was the real deal, too, and spoke with a wonderful accent that proved it. She was helpful and friendly, and the ambience was comfortable and fun. The chips had just the right amount of salt, and the salsa was tasty. I appreciated that one of the salsa options was flavorful without being spicy. (Don't worry; they have a spicy salsa, too, if you have a less tender palate than my own.) My entree, the Bandera Mexicana Enchiladas (with three enchilada sauces in the colors of the Mexican flag), was delicious and filling. I would gladly come back here if in the mood for Mexican food while in the area. Very glad to have visited!

Awesome house margaritas, best I have ever had. Not at all too sweet, but just enough with the…read morefresh lime tart taste. (And healthy amount of tequila) Fajita (chicken) were perfect with loads of onions and a big pepper, super flavorful. Warm chips and very good salsa. Plantains are normally not my jam, but these were fried to perfection. But the star of or visit was our server, Vilma. When you visit, ask for her. Absolutely the best! (Charming, knows her cooking, great recommendations) We left Texas and left some awesome Mexican and Tex-Mex behind. I think we found our taste of Texas here!

If you enjoy amazing tacos that are flavorful you need to check this place out. Between my wife…read moreand I we had 5 different tacos. My wife had the Baja fish taco and the shrimp taco. Both were excellent. Light crispy batter and perfect garnish. I had the Birria, (amazing), Octopus, flavorful and well paired with their guacamole and crema, and the crispy pork belly. Also fantastic and actually crispy. They were super friendly and accommodating and the food arrived hot. Everyone was very proud of their food and they have amazing deals throughout the week. Taco Tuesday Fajita night. My wife ordered a Michelada and it brought back memories of Cabo. The place is nice and not overly fancy. The bathrooms and clean and new. If you want amazing Mexican food in Loudoun, stop here. You won't be disappointed.

Food so good I had to leave a review asap!…read more So I'm new to NOVA. finding authentic Mexican food and tacos has been a challenge (Check my other reviews). It was either this or Raising Canes. And I'm so clad I came. I ordered four tacos and the chicken pozole (green). Asada was good, fish was probably the best, fried chicken was great and grilled chicken was also good! Pozole was decent. I won't order it again, but I enjoyed it for the moment. The atmosphere was comfy. Cool music and all of the staff was attentive and nice. They close at 9. I got there at 8:30 or so. I was able to eat and stay without being rushed. Other guests were still enjoying their food and drinks. So shout out to the workers for staying a little extra so we can enjoy our food. On my way out, I ordered the tres leches desert. Oh my goodness! Sooooo good. So good I thought my mom was back there making it! Definitely coming back to try other stuff. Keep up the good work guys Oh, shout out to the server, I didn't get her name. Her and her bf moved here from LA. Me too!

My husband and I are on the hunt to find a new place for tacos. La Promesa didn't disappoint. Now…read moreit's nothing fancy but there is a decent amount of seating and the food was great! Keep in mind that some of the staff there might not speak English, the gentleman at the counter was bilingual which was help since my Spanish is not great. They make everything to order so there might be a bit of a wait for your food but boy was it good! Shout out to the yelper who mentioned the hibiscus tea (aka Jamica in Spanish!) really good place you can order online as well. My husband and I can't wait to return. There are a few other thing to keep in mind while here. You order and pay at the counter, if you're dining in they will bring your food to the table and when you leave you can leave your stuff at the table. The staff will come and clear the table as there was a group of 5 that had left while we were there. There are plastic forks and knives in a container on the table as well as a roll of what is best described as paper towels that you can use as napkins. Again this place isn't fancy so I just want to make that clear. Also with the portion size of the tacos they actually put a decent amount of meat in them and the tortillas you could tell were fresh.

Great papusas . Best I've had ever . I love that they were…read moreplaying Christian music in Spanish and had the Bible open . Love what they stand on.

I've only ever carried out. Judging from the interior decor or lack thereof, you get a sense that…read morethe focus here is the food. One look around at the patrons and you're assured the food is authentic. Portion sizes are large and filling...really, enough to make it two hearty meals or 3 lighter meals. Maybe one of these days I'll go for a sit down meal.

So I randomly found this actual whole in the wall while driving back from Leesburg. The parking is…read moretight but it was packed with families! How authentic is this spot! The ambience made me feel like I was transported to El Salvador! Their steak burrito is HUGE! And so so good! It is stuffed and the price is so much better than Chipotle! I also loved their HUGE pupusas! The queso was so delicious and the cheese pull was insane. The pork and cheese had a different cheese but also so good. Their pickled salad that comes with the pupusas was the main event! Perfect crunch and spice WOW! The service was quick, and although they speak Spanish you can also order in English. You pay at the register after your meal.

Had dinner here while in town and it was really good. I was staying in the area and La Perla was…read morewithin short walking distance. Greeted walking in and seated in the same minute. The place is festive and bright inside, an impressive menu with lots of options. After giving it a once over, started with a Michelada and a bean and cheese quesadilla, it was a really good start. La Perla is known for its seafood, so I went for the Branzino, whole fish head on. The fish was so tender and flaky, just delicious. Served with fresh guacamole, rice, and a salad, with some fresh tortillas. This was an excellent dish and worth a try. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the kind hosts and cold libation 01094

if ever I could feel reverse racism in Loudon County this is the place. They seemed as if they…read moredidn't want me in their restaurant and weren't very friendly at all. I ordered pupusa's and next day paid for it on the porcelain throne. I'm not racist phobia but I'm telling you they didn't like this gringo in their restaurant.

We had such a tasty and enjoyable lunch at La Prensa last month that we were really excited to find…read moreout they offered cooking classes.  This afternoon we went back and learned how to make our own corn tortillas.  We were then able to choose whatever delicious filling we would like for two tacos plus, we also learned to make tostadas.  Chef turned these into another amazing dish for us to enjoy.  After that, we were taught how to make two super salsas.  This was in addition to the salsa and guacamole and warm house made chips which greeted us when we arrived.  Plus, a cocktail of our choice.  It was such fun and a great meal!  We are truly looking forward to returning for another one of their classes or tequila/mezcal tastings.

The unassuming strip mall location belies the dressed-up interior, great food, and superior service…read moreinside. We were just looking for some acceptable Mexican food for lunch but found this tapas/taco restaurant. They've enhanced South American cuisine to the next level. We had both chicken and beef taquitos. It was well prepared and tasty. The menu is expansive, drawing from Mexican, Brazilian, and other SA foods but serving them with a dressy flair and savory palette. I got the impression that our server really wanted us to enjoy our experience. We did! Nice pick for date night or casual family dinner.

We went for their brunch special. $25 all you can eat for adults. Cheaper for kids. We really…read moreenjoyed it. So much food. I wish we could have saved room for more. The breakfast nachos are huge! And delicious. You could get really full just eating chips and dips. The steak and eggs were a hit! Very tender and delicious. The French toast was also very good! Nothing was bad and I would get most things again. The owner/manager was a very nice man who came and talked to us. Our only issue was service was slow. Not sure if they didn't have enough servers, but it wasn't fast.

As a longtime fan I was excited to see Austin Grill back! It was a bit of a hike but met some…read morefriends at the newly opened location. Decor was a bit more subtle than the previous iterations but a good atmosphere. The menu especially the brunch option was revised. The brunch option is not bad for the price but, everyone at the table has to order it. The prices were a bit steep and you cannot mix & match the tacos, or fajitas you are stuck with one protein. The server told us that they will eventually allow that but not during the soft opening. I may be back to try the fajitas. I ended up having the Al pastor tacos. They were good, the cilantro rice & beans were tasty. A friend had the carne asada, the side veggie salad was bland and seemed pointless. The elote dip was tasty with a hint of spice. I'd recommend it! Draft beer selection is very limited, you can upgrade to a beer boot. Overall, a little disappointed especially with not being able to mix & match. I wonder if they'll ever have a secret menu for the long time patrons of the past concept. My go to would be "Willie Nelson". Buen Provecho!

We sat and waited for over 40 minutes for simple breakfast burritos and they were not busy at all…read more Then the burritos were literally miniature- for $7 a piece. This is absurd and a complete rip off. DO NOT go here

My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. We were at a business next door and looking for…read morelunch. The restaurant has a dozen or so tables each covered in thick plastic to protect the underlying tablecloth I guess. It was unclear to us if someone was going to come by and take our order or we had to go to the counter to order. We chose the latter after sitting at a table for a bit. We were the only native English speakers in the place which may have been part of the issue. Their menu is clear and easy to read with pictures of most of the dishes also displayed in an overhead lighted menu board. We each ordered a beef and a chicken taco along with pupusas. Our food was delivered to us a short time later. The tacos looked and tasted very fresh. We loved them. The pupusas were freshly fried(?) and piping hot. Yummy. We saw several other orders come out with a bowl of sopa de res. It looked and smelled great chock full of veggies and a hunk of meat. Even though it was hot outside, I think that might have been the dish to get. Next time.