“A Mexican restaurant with some surprises. One of us got cajun jambalaya. Not Mexican. Not bad. I wasn't looking for a touch of New Orleans, but they nailed the sauce, with chicken and shrimp cooked just right. Our other dishes were traditional: shrimp fajitas and chicken fajitas. Again properly cooked and seasoned. Plenty of components to add into the tortilla wrapper. We finished with tres leches dessert. Moist and sweet as it was designed. Is 4 stars harsh? I based it on other Mexican restaurants that are on this level. For 5 stars, I needed them to be a cut above.“
“Don’t let Atxondo’s modest looks deceive you. I was skeptical but some friends wanted to try this place so I went along. I was very pleasantly surprised. We ate vegetarian and everything was excellent. I can recommend the brussel sprouts, tortilla española, crispy potatoes, coliflor, golden beets, fried shishitos, and risotto. I almost forgot to mention the interesting drink menu and the best flan I’ve ever had. Service was great too. Go with a group so you can try everything!“
“We walked into this unassuming neighborhood restaurant in Bethesda after seeing rather positive reviews, and walked out pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, flavorful, but not overwhelmingly seasoned. We loved most of our dishes especially the seafood saffron soup, sautéed shrimp with garlic, octopus, grilled squid, stuffed Portobello mushrooms. Lovely desserts got the flan con naranja and the chocolate mousse cake. Highly recommended.“
“Guys - if you like cider even a little bit, you have to come here. The cider is dry, flavorful, and delicious (without random sugar added). The atmosphere is hip, the lights are ambient, and Liz is (out of this world) attentive to all your food and beverage needs. COME GET ANXO! PS - you can bring your friendly dogs too.“
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“We were looking for a place close to a tournament our son was participating in. The reviews looked decent and the prices reasonable, so we decided to give it a try. This is the place where the locals go...and that's how we knew it would be good. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. The waitress was very friendly and attentive until it got too busy for her. We ordered the chicken, fries, maduros, papusas, a quesadilla and a sandwich. None of us left dissapointed or hungry. If you are in the area, this is worth a stop in to eat.Dietary restrictions: This is a easy place to go if you eat gluten-free since so many of the foods are naturally gluten-free“
“We love the food here. There are many good options although we often go back to same ones because they are so good - Montaditos, Buey al Jerez, patatas bravas, esparragos, chuleta, veiras, to name just a few. With the great choices even the younger members of the family find food they love. And the staff is very friendly and welcoming. We've eaten here for many years and will continue to do so!“
“Amazing pupusas!!Thanks Goodness the other reviewer told us you enter through the liquor store so we were prepared for that. It felt like taking my family on an adventure to a kind of speakeasy for Central American food!The place was full of people used to eating Salvadoran and Honduran food. Felt very authentic.Lacking great atmosphere, but made up for it with amazing, hot, crispy, cheesy papusas.We also ordered chicken from the hot table with beans and rice, extra beans, chorizo eggs and tortillas. Mild, delicious flavors there but the chicken was falling off the bone.Horchata was very good and large and $4. Lots of food and good to share.Vegetarian options: Cheese papusas and cheese and bean are great for vegetarians and gluten free. Great black beans and rice! Also try the fried plantains.Dietary restrictions: Cheese papusas and cheese and bean are great for vegetarians and gluten free. Great black beans and rice!Parking: Park at and enter through the liquor store LOLKid-friendliness: Kids will love the cheese papusas but they are super hot coming out of the kitchen fresh.“
“We were at Botanero for Todd and Angie’s wedding last night and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! The amazing food, very attentive wait staff and great atmosphere made their evening great! It was our first time there and we will be back for dinner soon! Thanks for making their evening and ours a special one!“