Restaurantji's Gaithersburg guide: Where to find the ultimate Mexican flavors.
“Our new favorite taco spot, hands down. Came down to Gaithersburg to go to an unrelated shop which was unfortunately closed; a bit bummed, we looked around, and found this absolute gem.My SO says the SOB tacos remind her of a good, home cooked meal, and I found the chicken reuben to be just as excellent, juicy without being sloppy.My SO also said the margarita was as close to perfect as possible, and I thought the aviation tasted excellent as well.I’m really glad the other place we initially came to this area for was closed, else we may not have stumbled onto S&G. Great food, everyone was friendly. Bit of a drive for folks close to Baltimore (like us), but we’re going to start making it, because this place is THAT good.Parking: Parking on Main Street is competitive during busy hours, but it’s free, and you should be able to find parking within a block or so.“
“Always a treat to come to this place, the food is always excellent as well as their service.Parking: A bit of an issue turning coming from north of 355 uou may have to make a u turn during rush hour, but coming from south 355 its easyWheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible.“
“The best taco places are the ones you don’t expect. Inside of a gas station/ liquor store, but still has seating inside and out. Great portions for the price! Staff was friendly, quick and efficient. Parking is tricky, especially when it’s busy, but it’s worth it! Definitely will be back again.“
“Great food! A little pricy... But there's a reason why it gets so busy. Not only do they have tamale de elote, but you can get it fried and it tastes amazing! Love the plantains. The grilled meats are flavorful. And the taco salad comes in a really yummy edible bowl ?“
“We love Guapo’s and come here often. Wait times are long but sometimes you get lucky. The drinks and food are delicious. However I had my first bad experience with a waiter this weekend. I paid the bill with my card and was going to leave a cash tip, the lady saw me select “no tip” and told me “tip is not included” …. I know how tipping works and it should never be excepted but appreciated. It left a sour taste. Especially given we always TIP well. Made me not want to leave anything at all. Very unprofessional!“
“Great place. Lively atmosphere. Happy-hour vibes. Taco alternatives. But slow bar service. And I'm not a fan of ordering drinks from the main cashier. If I'm only drinking, then food service should be separated from drinks. Just my opinion to help speed up customer wait times.“
“We really enjoyed the atmosphere. Beautiful decoration, which transports us to our countries of origin. Delicious food and first-class service. Denise was very attentive and made very good suggestions.I definitely recommend Restaurante Acajutla and we hope to come again.“
“The first time I came here was to celebrate my birthday with a few co-worker girlfriends. The girls told them it was my birthday and they came out sang to me ,(I can't recall if this is where I got to wear a sombrero while they sang). We had a good time.... Since then I have visited a few more times as it is in walking distance for me. It's a great place if you want to sip on a margarita on the patio which has a sort of tiki bar vibe at night with the lights...or come watch a match while eating the tasty Mexican & El Salvadoran cuisines. I've tired and enjoyed the ceviche, fajitas, pupusas and margaritas several times. I did not care for the nachos but it was a to-go order and sometimes that can really make a difference when you get nachos. The staff has always been welcoming and friendly. I recommend stopping by!“
“A nice surprise really. My appetizers were the civiche with fried calamari and a cheese pupusa. Both were delicious. The calamari dish had tilapia in it which was also great. For my drinks (which were the real stars) I had a blackberry vodka mule and a Cranberry orange margarita. Both were well made.“
“I am #teamconsomméThe consommé - the dip, as I like to call it, is amazing. Bursts of flavor with bits of red onion and fresh cilantro. I’d like to take a bath in it, it’s soooo good. Grab a pork or birria taco - Squeeze a bit of lime juice and dunk. Game over ?Vegetarian options: Vegetarian, Vegan and gluten free options on deckKid-friendliness: Cheesy and delicious. What kid hates cheese?? Fries, ramen and quesadillas and yummy corn.Parking: Most locations have a decent amount of parking“
“Wow what an amazing hidden gem. I got 3 tacos, carne asada and lengua. The lengua was probably the best taco I’ve had in this area honestly. It was extremely tender and absurdly flavorful. The tortillas they use for the tacos are fresh and flavorful as well. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for great tacos ?“
“First off, this Mexican restaurant never disappoints with the ambience, the fresh foods & drinks made to order, & warm hospitality from the workers. The presentation for these dishes are marvelous, you can tell the chefs pay attention to detail, there's always some pop of color in there & garnishes to complete the look. As I was walking towards the restroom from the bar area, something caught my eye & I look to my left and notice one of the employees making fresh tortillas from this huge machine press. The reliability this could provide me if I had one of these things in my home?? Man.. The ceviche, enchiladas, and honey chipotle salmon are a must if you like seafood. I will say that they only give you 4 chips for the ceviche so if you are looking to munch on more than 4 tortilla chips then you could divulge in the chips the server usually provides that pairs with salsa, & it's free! I love how every dish included some sort of vegetable to make it balanced. The star of the show was the chocolate piñata, a fun & interactive way to get enjoy fresh fruits & indulge in sweet chocolate. Typically, it's ordered on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries & they do give you A LOT OF FRUIT. You may need to take some to go because it's a generous portion.“
“Freaking amazing place! Do not let the size of this place fool you! It may be small in size, but it is absolutely amazing in every other regard! The service is phenomenal (Janet is the best), the food is wonderful, the drinks are exactly what you need (legit one of the best margaritas I’ve EVER had!!), and the vibe of the spot is very nice!! I just moved to area last night and while searching for some local restaurants I found Dulcinea, soooo glad I did, and I can’t wait to get back!“
“Thank you again, Chris for all you did for our school for our fundraising night! You were exception to work with and we really appreciate the support you showed our school for our "Dine-In Nite" fundraiser! Thank you! Food was GREAT! Such a better experience than at your competitors (wink, wink) it was NOT an "in and out" as fast as possible feeling, it was, "Welcome to Moe's!" kind of feeling! The restaurant was very clean, welcoming, happy, bright, and food again was great! Your entire staff were helpful and very friendly! Nothing I have ever experienced at your competitor. Thanks again for all you did and for doing such a great job from start to finish and for supporting our school! Def stop by Moe's in Montgomery Village and say hi to Chris! Keep up the great work!“
“Ay Jalisco did a wonderful job catering the rehearsal dinner for our wedding! We have been longtime fans of this local Tex Mex gem, which made Chef Juan and his team the perfect choice to help us celebrate. The food was hot and fresh and our friends and family raved about the spread and of course the margaritas! We highly recommend Ay Jalisco for their outstanding food and amazing service!“
“Took my niece to lunch at the Spectrum Ave location and were immediately greeted by the sweetest man working by the entrance. He couldn’t have been more welcoming and my niece talked about him for the rest of the day when someone asked how lunch went. The man who took our order was also super friendly. It was a nice change of pace to be in such a warm atmosphere. Great job!“
“Best pupusas ive had here in Md. Great quality. Pupusas came out hot! And fresh. Let me say ive been to various pupuserias like in wheaton, langley park but this one in my opinion topped them off. That said i can only say that for the pupusas. The burrito were ok since they went heavy on the rice.“
“The service is great and the food is delicious, they prepare it to order so it can take some time especially since it can get busy at the new location they are in. It's just a typical street spot in a commercial area so not any exciting vibes but worth the affort.“
“Amazing food! We actually searched a bit on Google (we were tourists staying for a few days in February) found this place and went for a quick lunch after getting some groceries. Very flavourful, I’d say pretty authentic too, and very good value. We got exactly what we expected and loved it!They are focused mainly on takeaways, so not the best arrangement for searing, but they had a couple of tables so we chose to eat and go. The owner was very nice and spoke to us for a while about the business and how they’ve come up.“
“I ordered the 3 beef tacos (tacos de Birria) that came with a consommé. Amazing. Service was fast and friendly. They are doing some facade changes out front, landlord? My husband had the chicken enchiladas and he really liked them. They give a green sauce with the chips that was very tasty. I would definitely come here again.“