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.

Fast and friendly service! I had the fajitas and they were…read moregreat. We had attentive service and the chips were promptly filled.

I've had authentic Latin (especially Mexican in Mexico City etc from casual to fine dining) and…read morethis place offers truly great food for a casual dining. Tortilla chips were super fresh w/ tasty, copious salsa. Chile rellerno platter was quite tasty. Staff were exceptional. So glad they also offer zero-proof beer ! Nice indoor & outdoor seating with umbrellas

This place is fantastic. Wife and I have been coming for 10 years and never had a bad meal or…read moreexperience. Fantastic guacamole. Ridiculously good grilled shrimp. Super yummy chicken cream. Lovely people serving. Very low-key atmosphere/decor but the food is off the charts good.

I was in the area and really wanted GST (Gas Station Thai = Thai Pan in Leesburg), but couldn't…read morefind a place to park. Then while driving around that gas station looking for a spot to park, I smelled some amazing Pollo a La Brassa and saw La Chocita behind the gas station. That smelled drew me in! The folks inside were friendly and sat me promptly. I ordered a quarter chicken and she immediately told me she didn't have any chicken today (I think she meant not ready yet). I said I smelled it and that's why I came in, so she said to wait and went in the back. She came back and said she had chicken, so I assumed the fresh, amazing smelling chicken I came in for that was being cooked was ready. Well, what I got was yesterday's chicken which seemed to be re-heated. It was dry and flavorless... very boring. No spices to be seen or tasted - So very disappointing! The beans that came with it were decent... not a lot of flavor, but great texture and still good. The salad was fresh, their "dressing" was the typical mayo-based sauce and it was ok. Overall - Nothing at all exciting about this visit... I left disappointed.

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.

A hole in the wall place but with large portions and delicious food. The staff is very welcoming.read more

After adventuring out into DC during the weekend, my partner and I wanted to grab some food close…read moreto the metro stops in Falls Church or Fairfax. I wasn't feeling up to the big chains and places I wanted to try seemed to close early. Luckily this place was open and I had been wanting to try it for a while. Definitely it let a hidden gem! There are some parking spots right in front, although not many. There is a decent amount of seating, but it would be tight if you had a large party. My partner did note that the bathrooms weren't that great. You immediately get served complementary chips and salsa. They were pretty basic, but not bad. We ordered the following: + Papusas (Pork and Cheese & Loroco and Cheese) - Decent, although I prefer the Loroco (an edible flower bud). + Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Yummy, especially the sauce which mixes well with their hot/spicy sauce too! I could do without the salad dressing. + Camarones con Calabeza (shrimp dish) - Same as above! Note they leave the tails on. + Natural Juices (Mango and Maranon) - So refreshing! I loved the Maranon (cashew apple) was a wonderful burst of tropical sweetness with a subtle nutty taste. I appreciate that for the pupusas they had the foresight to provide my partner and I two plates so we could sphere the papusas. The portion sizes of the entrees were great for the price. It did take a while for the staff to swing by so that we could get boxes and the check. Note that credit cards and mobile pay are accepted. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back again to try more items on their menu.

Quick and friendly service. There is usually some reggaeton hits playing through the house…read morespeakers. The salsa that comes with the tortilla chips is great. I usually get the pollo saltado, which is one of my friendly Peruvian dishes. However, I've noticed the last few times I've been there, the dish has more and more French fries, onions and peppers and less and less chicken. Not the best Peruvian I've had, but it's not bad, close to my house, and there's no reason for me to drive farther when this place does the trick when I'm in the mood.

Bistec a lo Pobre!! My favorite go to dish. My wife and I just moved to the area and were…read morepleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, service and location. Also try the relleno de papa, they are great.

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.

Only ordered pupusas locas and carne asada quesadillas to go but both were very good!…read moreThe cabbage salad that gave with the pupusas was super fresh and plentiful!. I prefer the tomato sauce thicker but still tasty. Pupusas itself was good but the masa could have used a tad bit for salt. Steak quesadilla was full of steak and cheesy! No complaints there

Seated right away. Music playing in the background makes you want to dance…read more Very lively ambiance. Ordered pupusas plate. Tasted super good. Fresh drinks available. I ordered fresh squeezed oranges juice and carrots. Great spot for small groups.