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“I found the service at this establishment to be satisfactory, and the food was decent, though not exceptional. However, my dining experience was marred by the excessive focus on happy hour margarita specials and the lack of clear separation between the bar area and the dining room. This resulted in loud and disruptive behavior from intoxicated patrons, both at the bar and at nearby tables. Additionally, I observed instances where the server seemed overly eager to continue serving drinks to individuals who were already visibly intoxicated, which detracted from the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the meal“
“Giving 4 stars because I had one of the absolute best steak quesadillas I’ve ever had here a week or two ago. I went back today but it seems they switched the meat and I am not sure how to feel about it… :( also there’s a blob of mayonnaise in place of sour cream. Maybe an off day?“
“The fish celantro stuff was fantastic!The beans were like a runny gravy.The garlic shrimp was served on the shell and very difficult to chew.The phone was in the booth behind me and kept ringing during the meal.I asked them to move it somewhere else, but I don’t think they know English.“
“I recently dined at Los Toltecos in Dulles Town Center and had a noteworthy experience. The highlight of our meal was the molcajete texano, a generously portioned dish recommended by our waitress, which was delicious and ample enough to satisfy two or even three people. However, be prepared to order extra sides like tortillas, rice, and beans if sharing among a group. The restaurant offers reasonable prices and benefits from the ample parking available at the mall, making it easily accessible. On the downside, the service was a bit lacking; our waitress didn't check on us as often as we would have liked. Despite this, the overall experience was pleasant, with the quality of the food standing out as a strong point.“
“Chuys is an excellent Tex-Mex restaurant with reasonable prices. Their servings are generous, often enough to be shared between two people unless one is particularly hungry. In addition to salsa, they offer complimentary dips for the chips listed on the menu. If you're interested, It's widely regarded as the top Tex-Mex spot in Washington D.C. and the surrounding area.“
“Went to Local's Tacos and tequila (Sterling) the other week with friends. We started with the nachos (picture attached) and margaritas. The nachos are 2nd to none with plenty of toppings, real cheese, melted in broiler and really tasty. For my entree I had the combo steak and chicken) fajitas which were really of tasty and plenty of food. The service is prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is exactly what you want in a Mexican restaurant. Local's Taco & Tequila thanks for offering great food and service. I'll be back soon. Cheers!“
“We came in for an impromptu lunch. The place is really clean. The staff was really agreeable and kind. They share a space with a brewery and also with a restaurant bar. It’s a pretty neat concept. They have outdoor and indoor seating. The place is packed all the time. 2 January it wasn’t that packed but there was enough movement.We ordered our food at the counter. I saw that they had bottled drinks, like Mexican Coca-Cola and some other drinks, including Jarritos, a natural juices soda. I ordered a fruit punch one which is really delicious.For lunch, we ordered chicken tostadas , and my husband ordered two tacos: Chorizo, Asada Asada, Cordero (lamb) and Carnitas. He could tell the difference of the different meats, and he really enjoyed the Cordero and Carnitas. The only downside was that the meats were on the warm or lukewarm side. Same thing for the chicken tostadas. I wish they would serve them a little bit more on the hot side. We ordered one chicken and empanada as well, and even though the dough is delicate and delicious, the chicken inside again was not hot enough.Food is tasty, the place is clean, and they have a lot of great options. It’s really worth a try. Hopefully next time I will remember to let them know about the meet being under warm which can be a turn off.“
“The people here are just plain awesome and only their food outshines their awesomeness!We have lunch here at least once a week and El Fresco has never failed to deliver.It is Tex-Mex food made with the absolute freshest of ingredients. We swear you can taste the sunshine in the tomatoes used for the many varieties of salsa. Salsa that comes free with a huge helping of the best chips anywhere.We can vouch for anything shrimp having had both the shrimp quesadillas and the handheld shrimp burritos. Both of these are stuffed with fantastic shrimp and the very best of ingredients. (The burrito the winner of any we have ever had and we have had dozens!) All the proteins are of exceptional quality; pork, chicken, steak, etc.The nachos are in a category by themselves -- A delicious monster size helping which we swore we could not finish but oh, look -- we did!There is a terrific lunch menu which runs until the unusual hour of 4:00 p.m. which accommodates us workaholics who will suddenly look at the clock and realize lunch time has passed!We have not had anything of less than stellar quality in the dozens of times we have eaten here.The restaurant is always found in pristine condition as the manager personally takes the time to clean up on a regular basis; you can tell he takes pride in both the facility and the food.NVCC students take note: El Fresco is directly across the street from campus and it offers a 15% discount for students. Such a deal; we wish we were still in school!Please give El Fresco a try as the food is the best Tex-Mex to be found anywhere in the area.“