Omgosh! SO delicious. So fresh. And the best customer service. Casa De Avila Tacos is awesome!…read moreHighly recommend! Can't wait to go back.

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a neighborhood Mexican…read morerestaurant to a Michelin star fine dining experience. If a place delivers quality food, represents its cuisine well, and exceeds expectations for its setting, that earns a high rating from me. We recently visited Casa De Avila in Leesburg, and I have to start with the horchata because it was truly the star of the meal. I am of Mexican heritage, my mom is Mexican, and I grew up drinking homemade horchata. This one tasted just like it should. It was creamy, clearly made with milk and condensed milk, with that soft sweetness and a gentle hint of cinnamon. It honestly tasted homemade, and that alone made me smile. Now, it is hard for me personally to give most Mexican restaurants 5 stars, and that has more to do with my background than the restaurant itself. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and grew up eating incredible home cooking from my mom, who is an amazing cook. That naturally shapes my expectations. In the DMV area, it has been tough to find truly authentic Mexican flavors. With the exception of La Jarochita, and Mancha Cocina Mexicana, which is more elevated but very well done, good Mexican food can be hard to come by here. All that said, Casa De Avila serves very good food and is probably the best I have found in this category locally. The sopes were made fresh, which makes a huge difference in both flavor and texture. The tacos were solid overall. The asada was very good, well seasoned and flavorful. The al pastor was good, but it did not quite have that deep, traditional flavor you get from proper trompo style preparation. The esquites were also tasty, and the kids loved that they added hot Cheetos. That is a trend we saw in Los Angeles years ago, so it felt fun and nostalgic to see it here. If I could offer one suggestion, it would be about the salsa. The salsa served tasted more like a bottled style Mexican salsa. I would love to see a true house made salsa roja or salsa verde, the kind where you char the tomatoes, tomatillos, chiles, and onions before blending. That deep roasted flavor is such a big part of authentic Mexican cooking and would elevate the whole experience even more. The service was amazing from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and the staff really helped make the experience even better. Overall, Casa De Avila is doing a lot right. The food is flavorful, the horchata is exceptional, and it stands out in an area where good Mexican food is not easy to find. While my personal background makes me a tough critic, this is still a place I would happily return to. A solid 4 stars.

This is a great place for to-go food! The prices are very reasonable and you get a good portion…read moresize. I ordered the bowl and I love all the toppings it comes with and the different options for meet! The street corn was delicious and so was the guacamole. I also really enjoyed my hibiscus flower drink. My friend got tacos and mentioned the generous amount of meat and toppings. The food came out quick and the workers are nice! There is plenty of seating available and a self serve kiosk with mild or medium sauces. I would love to come back to try their horchata and sweet plantains.

Four stars, maybe even 4.5! I stopped by for an early lunch on a Saturday at the Leesburg…read morelocation. It has a spacious dining area and is brightly-lit. I ordered 3 tacos: chicken adobo, carnitas, and Al pastor. All came on two corn tortillas. While the tortillas were on the small side, the meat portions were generous. The chicken adobo and carnitas came with a lovely garnish of white onions, radish, and green onions. I mixed and matched the salsas from their salsa bar. All of the tacos were excellent, but there's room for a little improvement (of course, I will have to go back to try the other varieties and to gauge, over time, if there is any improvement). The carnitas would have been fantabulous if the cooks had put on a little bit of crispified char during their time on the flat-top. The al pastor could use a little more spice in its marinade. As it was, it seemed like it was shredded meat, more akin to the carnitas. All in all, really good tacos, and if I'm driving over to Leesburg again, I'll definitely plan this as a lunch stop.

TL;DR: Great food, fast service, would come back…read more Food (5/5): The food was packed with flavor. I got the salad bowl and loved how the sauces and ingredients were evenly mixed throughout, not just piled on top. The bowl was filled to the top, so I didn't have to shake or mix it myself. The tacos and chips were also amazing. Drinks (5/5): We ordered margaritas and they were great. The bar service was quick, and they seemed to have a full bar, so you can probably get whatever you're in the mood for. Service (5/5): Service was fast and friendly. Everyone we interacted with was polite and helpful. Ambiance (4/5): The space tends to echo, so it can get loud. We could clearly hear a sneezing and coughing kid from a table across the room. Indoor seating is limited, and street parking is tight.

Well past time to update. My original review was their first location…read more Senor Ramon remains one of the best options for street tacos. All there traditional versions are great, but also recommend the modern elevated stuff like the Patagonia with perfectly cooked carne asada paired with a chimichurri sauce and red pickled onions. Their sauces are great. I'm a big fan of the roasted garlic & cilantro, which doesn't bring much heat to the party but is packed with flavor. Also recommend checking out the empanadas. The braised brisket is next level good. Online orders via Toast at https://order.toasttab.com/online/senor-ramon-taqueria-leesburg-38-s-king-st

Update! Friggin great pupusas. I promised to come back for lunch. Great. Now I'm going to…read moreexplore the bakery and some other meals. Note: crazy parking lot. Not that it's an issue but Spanish prefered.

They have a wide variety of baked goods and Salvadoran food/entrees. Nice pupusas but nothing…read morespecial. They mixed up my fajita order and they put in mixed instead of steak. The meat was admittedly a bit dry, but it was a good amount of protein. The tortilla that they give you with your fajita order was very thick, which is traditional, but just keep that in mind when you're ordering that you might get a very dry thick tortilla. Very affordable.

My sister and I had lunch here and very much enjoyed the food. The service was efficient and…read morepleasant. Helpful to know some Spanish. Nice variety of dishes. It's a plain place in a small strip mall. Nothing fancy but if you like Central American food, a good place to try. We will go back.

El servicio a cliente es PESIMO, PESIMO, PESIMO. La mujer que me atendió es una grosera, con mala…read moreactitud, amargada que no sabe para nada sobre servicio al cliente.

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.

Have been here many times and everything is always amazing. Today I tried the californià burrito…read moreand I can honestly say it was the best thing I have tried.

Does Zocalo mean Joke in Spanish? It must as I was not impressed with this place at all. I did like…read morethat you could order different tacos in the combo. There was an 85 cent uncharge for shrimp and shrimp tacos are one of my favorites (al pastor being another in my top 100). It looked delicious but as I was eating, I realized there were only TWO shrimp in it... and they weren't big either. The Chorizo may have been the blandest (most bland) chorizo I ever had. It had zero redness and tasted like ground beef dusted chorizo spice (I think the Spice Girls kicked her out early, BTW). The chicken taco was decent and what you'd expect. For &17 for 3 tacos and can of Coke Zero, I was disappointed. I should have just gone to Sheetz for their 6 tacos for $6 instead. IYKYK! ;)

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.