Mexicali Blues

2933 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
(703) 812-9352

Recent Reviews

James M

Amazing food best I've had since I left the west Coast. But they almost always cancel delivery orders. Service is hot garbage.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Genesis Martinez

Great place, the food was amazing, I highly recommend chicken flautas, margaritas and nachos, manager and staff was so kind and really good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos

Christopher Caldwell

Really enjoyed this restaurant. We tried their 3 vegan tacos. One with veggies (onion and peppers), one with mushrooms, and one with a vegan chorizo. All were delicious. The side sauces were also really good. One was pretty spicy, but had a nice flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Campechano Veggie Taco

Adriana Rodriguez

What a nice place. The delicious food. The staff who work in the restaurant are very loved. All 10 out of 10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Birria, Nachos, Pupusas, Salsa

Pablo Hernández

Excellent service and the food was very delicious, of course I recommend it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tachi Mang

Good food and vibe. The birria was ?‍???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria

diana brehob

The salsa is a little different than most and quite a nice change of pace. There were quite a few vegetarian entrees and the staff was very friendly. Also, the prices are a little lower than average for the area in which it's located.Vegetarian options: The vegetarian options were good and there were enough to choose from. This is not a vegetarian restaurant, though. It is definitely quite meat-centric.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa

Jono Drysdale

Some of the best food for its price point in the city. I have eaten at all these places Tex-Mex restaurants in DC area over the years and this place is where I return. The other thing to point out is I never feel slightly sick like I do after many of the other places which means the quality of food and oil is good. The American food stock seems to get less trustworthy. What are people spraying in the food to keep it looking good but leaving you feeling sick after every meal? Not here. Try it and see what I mean!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt B

Fantastic authentic food with great service. This is truly a place you will come back to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada

Araya Zackery

delicious food and nice presentation. great horchata, agua de jamaica, ceviche, burritos, pupusas, and flautas. the restaurant vibe is very laid back but nice enough to enjoy a dinner at. i could occasionally smell the bathroom from the table and the server seemed a bit lost at times, but she was really sweet and prompt. will definitely be returning!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Camaron, Pupusas, Salsa

Jackson Webster

Solid Mexican food (not always easy to find in the DMV). Reasonably priced, good happy hour, great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brian S.

Walking in I could tell that ordering to ahead was a good choice. It was packed with the Saturday night out crowd, which was mostly women from my observation. I really couldn't understand the server who I paid and took the food to-go. We ordered the jalapeño-poppers appetizer and all I got was a single stuffed jalapeño. Thats okay though, it didn't cost extra, or maybe it did? I didn't get a receipt. The food was very good and a it was a spicy pepper.

Ana Sofía U.

Okay pero MexiCali provided the best ambiance for our New Year’s Eve. They allowed walks in! Had no problem getting us great drinks and providing fun juegos pa jugar. My family had a great time. We were able to enjoy the lounge space in the back and the dancing space in the front. DJ was a 10/10 ( to me of ) because of the mix of recent AND throwback early 2000’s tunes. Will definitely be attending next year when I visit home ???? shout out to Piweee y Lewis for taking the best care of us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Herbert

Honestly it’s been a ball coming here. The way angel treated me and my boyfriend he was really accepting and charming. The way he kept enticing me was thrilling and dare I say adorable, but ultimately I was with my date. Not only that we are so picky with drinks and the way he shook the drinks with his stubby arms. When the delicious food came out and he dropped it off at the table I was dripping and salivating at the same time. The experience he gave us was breathtaking by the end of it I knew I was going all the way tonight and it’s all because of Angel. With saying that I’ll be a returning costumer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Torta, Pupusas

Erwin D. Hernandez

I’ve been coming here for 2 years now and I’ve always enjoy eating here along with getting a drink. Angel has always taken care of me. Me and my old pals always enjoyed the drinks here. I’m 72 and that man knows how to make an old fashioned. He also took my virginity a while back and I’ve been feeling confident in life thanks to him. Angel is the gem of Mexicali and makes me feel like a pretty boy from the 70’s

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pupusas

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