I stopped here this evening for some chicken Enchiladas takeout. It had been way too long. I was surprised to see they had moved a few doors down. The seating area was much improved. I was happy for them. I didn't see my "usual" on the picture menu, and I don't speak or read Spanish, but me and the cashier figured everything out using pictures and hand motions. Once I got my food home and dug in, I was somewhat disappointed. The refried beans had a strong taste that just wasn't the same as the deliciousness I remembered. They have added a bed of rice to the enchilada dish, which was new. The taste was just OK. It wasn't nearly as delicious as I remembered. They have definitely dropped a couple of stars. I ended up only eating half of my entree, and put the rest in the fridge for (maybe) tomorrow. Oh, and I should have mentioned the big family sized bags of Tostitos in the kitchen. read more

The food was very good and fresh. Not me, but a lot of people were enjoying the bar area, too.

OMG!!!!!!!! The tamales!!!!! Yes yes yes! Soooooo good. I order 3 and started to pick at the other 2. My son, mother and myself went in today. We had 1 pupusa, 1 tamale, a side of beans and rice total was $7.50 wow! What a steal! Everything was great!!!!! The tamale was so soft and the flavor was so on point. Please please don't change a thing!!!!!! Also the cabbage that was served with the pupusa was different then what I normally have, well I loved it I asked for more. It was so tasty that I could just eat it by itself. We recommend this place to all! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Delicious food that tastes homemade. Been coming here for the last 5 years. Their papu sad are delicious and huge. Give it a try and you won't regret it! read more

I am ambivalent about Tipicos Gloria Restaurant. I really like their tacos. The meat is tender and flavorful. The combination of the meat, avocado, and onions blends together perfectly. However, their service is so poor at times it is hard to look past. I entered Tipicos Gloria on a recent Friday around 9:00pm. The glowing sign on the door read 'open' and the listed hours stated they open until 10:00pm. Customers were seated at tables eating food. There were plenty of employees behind the counter. The place did not look closed. At the time I write this review, the Tipicos Gloria yelp page indicate they are open until 10:00pm on Fridays. DoorDash will process Tipicos Gloria order until 9:40pm. I waited by the cash register to place an order. A minute or two passed and nobody came to take my order. My presence seemed to cause concern. Several of them grouped together and started discussing something in Spanish. I figured that they didn't have an English speaking employee in the restaurant. As I waited to make an order, I whipped out my phone and opened google translator. I know enough Spanish to say "cuatro pollo tacos". Eventually a customer came up from behind me and told me that they were closed. Presumably, an employee asked him to inform me because he was bilingual. It was all so awkward. No employee said anything to me the entire time. No attempt at communication verbally or non verbally. They acted like I had cooties. As I left the store, the same customer who told me they were closed started interacting with the cashier. It sure appeared to me that he was placing an order. I supposed it is possible that he was simply paying for an already placed order. Every time I have eaten their previously, I paid for the meal while I ordered it. I then went to order take out at a neighboring restaurant. When I left the shopping center 15 minutes later, I drove by Tipicos Gloria and noticed the open light still on. read more

I have eaten here twice now and both times were a great experience. Traveling here from California, I was looking for good Mexican food, but not certain what I would find. The food here has a Salvadoran influence, but is very good. I've ordered the chile relleno plate with beans and salad. I also order a carne asada taco. The chile relleno here is stuffed with beef which is not what I'm used to, but the meat is flavorful and hearty. The chile is soft and cooked to perfection. The entire thing is covered in a yummy red sauce. The carne asada taco is extremely flavorful. I really like the flavor of the steak. The staff is extremely friendly. They primarily speak Spanish, but also speak English. If you are looking for a satisfying meal, I highly recommend you check out Tipicos Gloria. read more

If you want truly authentic Mexican/Latino food, this is your place! If you don't believe me, walk in and check it out. The restaurant is usually full of Latino and Hispanic families happily digging in to a wide variety of dishes available. We're new to the area, so we're slowly working our way through the large menu, but we've loved the tacos and burritos, the latter being MASSIVE (we can easily split one of them). The yucca with chicharrones is also sublime. The owner doesn't speak much English, but she's delightful and friendly. It's not difficult to communicate with her and her staff--mostly women who are quick to smile and say hello--in part because she has posted tons of photos to make looking at and ordering dishes super convenient. Wait times for take-out have always been brief. We've been here just over a month and we've already ordered their food three times. Each dish has been superb, and the food is incredibly reasonably priced. Highly recommend! read more

Great food that never disappoints. I always get Carne Asada but I know other dishes are also delicious

We ordered lomo saltado and tacos (1 beef and two chickens). The chicken tacos were amazing and fresh!! L We also ordered the mangonada which was spicy and tangy!!! We will probably order that every time we stop by in the summer. The wait period was 20-30 minutes on a Sunday but that's because it's all made fresh! The spicy habanero hot sauce they have goes really well with the tacos. read more

Every time I want to place a takeout order I never get a phone call answer. Today that happen came in the store 1 hour and 30mins before they close and told me they were not taking orders anymore. When the store closes at 10pm. The ladies always give you bad attitude. read more

Best Tacos de Lengua I have had in years. Add the green sauce and Baaaammmm! Deliciousness. Jugó de Marańon is really good too! Tasty! Lots to chose from the menu and bigger new space to accommodate more hungry visitors. My new go to! read more

This place used to be one my favorite little hole-in-the-wall, authentic Mexican/Salvadoran spots in NoVA. That is no more. This place has gone so downhill in the last year. I'm not sure what this decline is due to. New management or new staff perhaps. I thought things would turn around once they moved into a bigger spot a few doors down. But they didn't. It just got worse and even slower than it already was. Expect a 30 minute wait no matter the time of the day. And don't think about calling during lunch time. I got hung up on twice. I don't mind them only speaking Spanish, I don't mind the card point-of-sale interface being in Spanish, they don't need to conform to American culture in any way, but they do need to provide a base level of customer service. Part of that is taking a pickup order over the phone - which they do. At least they used to. I'm not sure what happened. It's unfortunate because I've been supporting this restaurant for years. I'll go to Guapos where my money is still green. read more

I love mom & pop places! Great way to support the community and down home good food! They location maybe seats 10 but when you walk in there a picture menu with short description under each photo. I ordered 1 chicken & 1 steak taco & 1 cheese pupusas. The tacos were simply delish! They were served with 2 tortilla, sizzling meat, and a little onion with lime on the side. The pupusa was still hot off the stove. All the food was delicious and I will definitely be going back and trying something else. Great lunch place :) read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Chicken & Steak Tacos with red onions & fresh cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Possibly the most disappointing meal of my life. I ordered huevos estrallados. I got two over cooked greasy eggs with burnt bananas, no chorizo (as described in the menu) 1/8 of a small avacado and some kind of runny flavorless refried black beans. I was the only one it the restaurant and it took me then 30 awkward minutes to get my food. What really made this experience, was that not only did my food take forever it also came out cold. Very disappointed in this yelp "4star". Oh and one more thing, nothing on the menu was less then 10 dollars so not sure how they got one $ read more

Isn't it funny how the little holes in the wall often have the best food? It boggles my mind every single time. I'm a sucker for Mexican food, I'm always on the hunt for yummy local places, especially after the tragic closing of the Tortilla Factory in Herndon. And now I have a great go-to spot off Elden Street. It's unfortunate that the seating isn't ideal; it's more of a take out place - it's even more obvious this is the case when your meal comes out in mismatched plates and plastic utensils. Also you can only fit like 4 couples in there at a time. I hope maybe they'll become more popular and expand into a larger restaurant. The food is really traditional and amazing, and it's much better than the Guapos in Herndon. If they expanded and started serving margaritas, they would become my favorite place in town! My friend raved about the pupusas he ordered, and my bean and cheese quesadilla was the best I've ever had. And I've eaten more quesadillas in my life than I care to admit online. Check out the photo I posted - how good does that avocado wedge look?! I am so ready to go there again! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Pupusas! - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Didn't expect to find this little gem for pupusas, one of our fav South American bites. Tasty all around and liked the service as well. Wonderful people greet you with a smile when you walk in. Will definitely visit again. read more

I had the pollo con tajadas with a horchata. Both were excellent: the chicken was cooked perfectly and both the plantains and the cabbage topping were fresh and crispy. The mix of flavors in this dish was different and tasty. Next time, I'll have to try the pupasas! read more

Expanded into larger space and now the food quality has dropped. Floor and tables weren't clean. New management? Dropped my rating from 5 stars to 3. read more

This place showed up in my email as a recommendation from Yelp a few weeks back. I bookmarked it and said I'd get around to visiting. Today was the day!!! I am originally from Houston, Texas. Mexican food there is AMAZING! When I crave something from home, it's usually Mexican food because it's hard to find good places here. Well, that was until I happened upon this hidden treasure. OMG!! It likely would not be a place I'd walk in to have lunch because it is definitely a hole in the wall!! But those are usually the best eats!! I opted for the chicken quesadillas - they are absolutely delicious!!! I actually ordered take out so by the time I made it back to my office, they were cold. I ate them that way - still delicious! I cannot wait to try other items on the menu. Based on the pictures, looks like the pupusas are popular. I would like to try those as well as the tacos and enchiladas. Yum yum!! The reviews are accurate: 1) It is a mom and pop shop. 2) You will have to point to the item on the menu if you do not know how to say the number in Spanish. Luckily I knew what number four was :-). 3) They do not speak a ton of English but everyone was very kind. 4) Last but not least - the food is really good. Although a small place, it seemed relatively clean and they were quick at cleaning tables as guests finished up their lunch. In short - I give it two thumbs up. And I cannot wait to visit again. read more

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Chicken enchiladas were great, and well cooked. Rice was a little plain, but the salad that came on the dish was fantastic. Don't eat in at this place though, get it to go. The restaurant is small, and we were panhandled by a woman that was most definitely a scam. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - #14 chicken enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

I just happened to be near here for lunch and trusty yelp told me this place might be a good spot. I was not disappointed. I have a new favorite Mexican go-to spot. I can't wait to bring my husband back here. I got the shrimp with cream sauce and it was fabulous. My coworker got the chimichanga and he was very impressed as well. Everything came out piping hot. This place is pretty authentic so don't come here expecting to get America style food. Absolutely delicious and would highly highly recommend. read more

Tipicos Gloria is dirty (the ceiling is mostly stained brown, I stepped in a tomato slice on my way in...) and cramped (I counted five tables in the entire place). The chairs are mismatched between fragile patio chairs and those old metal chairs with the black cushions. The menu is limited, but varied enough, although it's all in Spanish (luckily I know enough to read it). The prices seem a little high for the amount of and quality of Mexican food. And, bleh, they don't have a fountain soda machine. Did I mention the music was so loud you can't hear yourself think? But all that aside, when you boil everything down to the core food -- it's dang delicious. Seriously, the tacos (I got a pork, steak and chicken combo, one each) are amazing! The corn tortillas are bursting with flavor, and the meat is ridiculously well seasoned. There's a super spicy tomatillo sauce that comes with them, and I really liked it a lot. The pork especially was perfectly seasoned, and I don't even like pork that much... but it tasted like a Carolina barbecue rub or something. All topped with fresh avocado slices? Baller! Unfortunately, not every dish is that good. I also tried the enchilada, which was just some meat folded in a tortilla and then smothered with what looked like slightly melted bagged/shredded taco cheese blend. There was NO sauce! What?! How can an enchilada not have enchilada sauce?! Weird. The rice was pretty decent, but the refried beans were pureed or something... more like a bean soup. I saw a few other dishes at nearby tables that looked outstanding. So I think the less-than-optimal experience mixed with the hit-or-miss food makes Tipicos Gloria a "maybe" in terms of recommending it. I would say it's probably better as takeout, but I've never been very fond of how Mexican food holds up by the time you get it home after sitting in a foam box. So maybe, if you want to try some pretty authentic Mexican food and need a quick in-and-out bite, give 'er a go. If you want a nicer, sit-down style Mexican joint with a full menu, the traditional free chips and salsa, etc., I recommend Tequila Grande in Vienna or Plaza Azteca in Sterling. read more

This is a tiny restaurant with maybe 5 tables. The kitchen is visible from the front, and the hall is haphazardly packed with cooking supplies, take out boxes, etc. We ordered the carne asada, and honestly, I've had better. The meat was tough and stringy, and the portion was small (but at $10 IDK what I expected). It's a little out of the way for us - if I were in the area I would go back and try something different, but I would not drive 20 miles for their carne asada again. read more

This place is is pretty darn good. The nachos are the best I've ever had, and the tacos aren't bad either. The pupusas have the right amount of cheese and filling, but I don't love their carrot, cabbage topping. It's a bit more bitter than what I would expect. Overall, very good! read more

Amazing Authentic Salvadoran food! Best tacos and pupusas of anywhere I've tried in the DMV. read more

this hidden jam we found in Herndon is just great. I used to work nearby but had no idea this place existed... reviews were great, I know I can always count on our yelper's reviews!!!! it is indeed very authentic and cozy. The restaurant is rather small yet super cute, they have decorative wall papers, may be about 6-7 small tables for dine in but seemed like a lot of people were taking their orders to go. wasn't as crowded when we walked in but they had a good number of customers coming through out. they have so many different entrees to choose from and even if you don't know what some of them are, they have color pictures of each entrée which is super helpful. if you like Salvadorian food, this may be the place for you to check out next. The owner lady seemed very nice although I don't think she was as fluent in English but tried to explain as much as she could. we ordered a bunch of items to share but because they have so many I would like to come back and may be try things I have not had in the past. read more

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This is easily the most authentic Salvadoran food I've had east of Colorado. A friend and I just feasted on the best papusas, surf & turf, and tacos I've had in awhile all for less than $30. Downsides: Food can take awhile, there isn't a ton of seating and it's not super clean. But it's a typical hole-in-the-wall with awesome food, so I didn't mind! If anything, go get a huge batch of papusas to go and make sure you have something to do while you wait! read more

Clean restaurant, good service, opens early, friendly staff, good price, tasty cuisine

Loved this place!! I love this place so much i was hesitant making a review because i want to keep it for myself! Haha but seriously very authentic el Salvadorian food that is making me drool just thinking about. This is a no trills place and very small, but has about 4-5 tables that sit 4ppl. Also id have patience on ordering and getting your food, its a bit of time but totally worth the wait! "Only good things come to those who wait." They have pictures of all their food at the front counter, so this helps if your not sure what to get. We got the liver and onions dish & the tacos (beef tounge & mixes meat). Really fresh and everything tastes homemade! Im not a refined bean kinda gal, and i was even about to lick the plate from how good these were! The mixed meat taco was my favorite . My boyfriend who has always thought District Taco in DC was the best and said that this place was a thousand times better, I've never had latin american food this good ever. I cant wait to go back and try all the other yummy looking food! Like i said drooling just thinking about it! read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Beef tounge taco & mixed meat tacos. Mixed meat was the best! - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Please stay away. I went in today for a simple beam and cheese burrito. It was made with beans that had been sitting for far too long (the were flaky and dried out) and the rest of the ingredients weren't fresh either. The burrito ended up in the trash. That alone is a good reason to avoid this place. On top of that, they serve people they know ahead of walk ins (two men came in ahead of me, said hi but didn't order). I ordered and began to wait 20 mins for my burrito. The others had their food and left before me. In fact they only started making my burrito after I asked them for a refund. Won't be returning. read more

Wow. Authentic and fresh! I had the grilled shrimp with rice and beans and it was TOP NOTCH!!! everything had so much flavor and I am beyond surprised how much I enjoyed it! They had a few people waiting for their orders so they are busy! If you are looking for some delicious dinner or even breakfast! read more

Their service is great and their food taste is also great .. I loved the Pupusas they have a really unique flavors,and the meats are really goo seasoned. Everything here tastes great, don't forget to try their salvadorean quesadillas they're awesome . read more

ive given this place so many chances and every time they let me down. it's been twice now where i call an order in - they tell me the amount of time it'll take - i get there and they claim they NEVER received the order... but ive shown them the call log on my phone and time stamps. and instead of apologizing for a " miscommunication " or a mess up they dismiss me and don't care to take a new order or say it's too late . worst service ever. read more

Yeah. Yeah. I go to an authentic Salvadoran place and I get the MOST Tex-Mex item on the menu. This is one of those store front places most avoid. Every who walked past today made a terrible mistake! The food is very fresh tasting and has hearty pleasant smells. Nothing is greasy, even my fried chimichanga. The meat was of high quality and we'll marinated. There's probably a reason Jamelyn and I were the only people who spoke English in here! Little more expensive than similar places, but they make it up in quality. Great find in Herndon. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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The tacos are amazing! The meat is all charbroiled and so tasty. Fast delivery and very creative options. Korean flavors were so yummy!

As someone who rate restaurants purely based off the taste and quality of food, so I might be a little bit biased. (Service is just a plus) A hole in the wall best describes this very location. As a non-native speaker and only took 3 years of Spanish, the menu is very upfront and consist of detailed photos on what you're ordering. I always order the beef tacos and they never disappoint. They come with a homemade salsa and green semi spicy sauce which is to die for. If you are looking for authentic mexican tacos in the Herndon area, this is the place you're looking for. read more

Save yourself the trip, no matter how short it may be. This restaurant USED to be a hidden gem, however it is everything but that now. Seems like they're under new management and moved a few spaces down from their original spot but it lost its charm. We've given them a try twice and both times it seems that we wait longer and longer for our food and it's undercooked, rushed and sloppy. Today we finally walked out after waiting for 10 minutes for a menu and seeing the waiter go directly to the table in front who had just arrived. I had more than enough things to say but honestly it wasn't worth the energy. My husband and I walked out. They may not miss my business but I'm never coming back. read more

More authentic Mexican food than I found living on the Sonoran border! Very pleased! Never discount your "hole in the wall/ mom and pops" establishments. I'd prefer to support local businesses over chain restaurants any day of the week. This is definitely a hidden gem that wasn't too difficult to find, even with not being familiar wth the area. Service- the food took a little while for what I thought was necessary to get a few simple entrées but they were somewhat busy. There were at least a handful of pick up orders and the place was fairly full considering the small size. However I do feel it was worth the wait. Food- carne asada was very flavorful, well balanced seasoning. The green hot sauce had the perfect amount of burn, not too spicy but just enough to add to the flavor of the tacos. Portion size- excellent for the price. I had two tacos and a bottled Fanta and it turned out to be just the right amount to fill me up. I left feeling satisfied paid less than what it'd cost at a crappy chain restaurant. read more

Tipicos Gloria Restaurant - Carne Asada taco. - Mexican Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

While I love the food here, I've had some major quality issues the past few times. My last order was simply not good, with the tacos tasting off. Also the hygiene is my main reason for the update. I saw the cashier handling food with no gloves; after handling money, cards, etc. she used the same hands to pack sauces and handle food. This is not good during Covid times. read more

Sometimes you stumble upon an amazing, authentic, hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint that forces you to mark the location on Google Maps so that you remember to go back again. This is one of those places. Seriously, this is as good as it gets. The horchata is the best I've ever had in my life. The cheese pupusa is the best I've ever had in my life. The fried plantains are the best I've ever had in my life. And yes, I know that it's hard to screw up fried plantains, but these are something special. All the types of tacos were fantastic and so was the chicken tamale. Not to mention how cheap everything was. If you're looking for a big sloppy burrito, go to Chipotle. If you're looking for American-style Mexican food, then this is not for you. If your idea of a good Mexican restaurant is some place called "José Tequila's" or "The Spicy Sombrero" or whatever, you won't like this place. But if you're looking for real -- REAL -- Mexican food, look no further. read more