I have mixed feelings about this place. The food was undeniably good—flavorful, well-prepared, and well presented. That said, paying $32 for three small tacos felt a bit steep. Coming from California, where I've had excellent upscale Mexican food at half the price, the cost here was a bit discouraging. Also worth noting: there's an automatic 22% gratuity/service charge, which caught me off guard. Overall, great taste, but the value didn’t quite match the price point for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Susan Yee
The Aviacion was a tasty variation of an Aviation made with Mezcal. The snappy was a touch too soft for my taste but everything else was delicious! We really enjoyed toe Sopesitos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Samantha Monteith
I came here for happy hour & the prices are so affordable. You get such a deal for the quality of food they provide. They have $9 margaritas & $5 tacos. I’ll definitely be back again for happy hour and want to try dinner as well. The service was really good & every bite was delicious. The ceviche tostada was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Tradicional, Al Pastor Taco
Matthew Diamond
I had a wonderful nights meal with my wife. The food is top tier!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noemi Book
This place is amazing. If you want a real, honest review here it is:
I come from New York and this is the best food I’ve ever had. I was in disbelief honestly. I walked in with my party and our hostess Angie was a lovely girl. She accommodated us and welcomed us in.
Our server Daisy was so kind. She was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She explained the menu to us even the meals. You can tell she knows her job!
The service: Even though she was busy she made sure we were good and I can tell they all work as teammates. I noticed when our server would get busy the hostess or other colleagues would help her. Soon as the expo yells “ hands “ they run to help! The communication is key there!
The food: The food on the other hand was delicious. They can work on a little less oil but overall it was the best food I’ve ever tasted. I ordered fish tacos, sopesitos, pesacado entero a la talla etc etc. Someone in my party had dietary restrictions and they made her mushroom tacos!! That’s not even on the menu. They accommodated us to well. The presentation is chef kiss. Chef Christian does not miss!! Go visit then asap I promise you will not be disappointed
10/10 Michelin restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maxwell
Friendly and kind service. Was excited to try this place and wanted to love it but was disappointed by the exorbitantly priced, mediocre Oaxacan-style food. You could just book a flight to Oaxaca for about the same price as dinner for two and you’d have a much more delicious culinary experience. The smoked fish dip that I’ve included a photo of was decent, though, and imaginative imo…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
V Krishnan
Enjoyed the food and atmosphere with my family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Castaneda
Phenomenal margaritas and main dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Baylee Bogard
I absolutely loved having dinner at Amparo Fondita! Our server Jerson was so amazing and the food was absolutely phenomenal. He recommended the best dishes!! Definitely get the barbacoa and the first option for the salad (the one with anchovy dressing- so so good). Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Nolting
The brunch menu was small and the dishes/ingredients we had were all a little off the mark. Nothing bad, but nothing super tasty either.
Lovely restaurant, beautiful vibes and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Layal Hosn
All the food we tried was incredible! We had the Chilaquiles Rojos and the Tamal de Campeones, both were bursting with flavor. A must-try is their horchata or cold brew horchata; the taste is absolutely delightful. The Tres Leches is also a standout dessert. Our experience was made even better thanks to Roxy, who was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She truly elevated our visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Slappey
Roxy was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Kaminski
Staff and customer service was superb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marissa Langevin
My mother and I visited Amparo Fondita for the first time last night to kick off our girls' trip to DC and it was amazing! We ordered so much because everything looked so delicious and we couldn't choose.
Abegail was super helpful and informative as she described the menu and helped us make our decisions. I'm a huge tequila lover (10/10 recommend the Ultima Palabra) but my mom doesn't drink agave, so Abegail had great ideas to find my mom the drink that worked best for her.
I highly recommend the sopesitos, trout dip, and plantain as must-orders, but I truly don't think you can go wrong at Amparo Fondita.
I can't wait to visit again and bring more friends and family next time!
I have mixed feelings about this place. The food was undeniably good—flavorful, well-prepared, and well presented. That said, paying $32 for three small tacos felt a bit steep. Coming from California, where I've had excellent upscale Mexican food at half the price, the cost here was a bit discouraging. Also worth noting: there's an automatic 22% gratuity/service charge, which caught me off guard. Overall, great taste, but the value didn’t quite match the price point for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
The Aviacion was a tasty variation of an Aviation made with Mezcal. The snappy was a touch too soft for my taste but everything else was delicious! We really enjoyed toe Sopesitos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I came here for happy hour & the prices are so affordable. You get such a deal for the quality of food they provide. They have $9 margaritas & $5 tacos. I’ll definitely be back again for happy hour and want to try dinner as well. The service was really good & every bite was delicious. The ceviche tostada was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Tradicional, Al Pastor Taco
I had a wonderful nights meal with my wife. The food is top tier!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing. If you want a real, honest review here it is:
I come from New York and this is the best food I’ve ever had. I was in disbelief honestly. I walked in with my party and our hostess Angie was a lovely girl. She accommodated us and welcomed us in.
Our server Daisy was so kind. She was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She explained the menu to us even the meals. You can tell she knows her job!
The service: Even though she was busy she made sure we were good and I can tell they all work as teammates. I noticed when our server would get busy the hostess or other colleagues would help her. Soon as the expo yells “ hands “ they run to help! The communication is key there!
The food: The food on the other hand was delicious. They can work on a little less oil but overall it was the best food I’ve ever tasted. I ordered fish tacos, sopesitos, pesacado entero a la talla etc etc. Someone in my party had dietary restrictions and they made her mushroom tacos!! That’s not even on the menu. They accommodated us to well. The presentation is chef kiss. Chef Christian does not miss!! Go visit then asap I promise you will not be disappointed
10/10 Michelin restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly and kind service. Was excited to try this place and wanted to love it but was disappointed by the exorbitantly priced, mediocre Oaxacan-style food. You could just book a flight to Oaxaca for about the same price as dinner for two and you’d have a much more delicious culinary experience. The smoked fish dip that I’ve included a photo of was decent, though, and imaginative imo…
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Enjoyed the food and atmosphere with my family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal margaritas and main dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely loved having dinner at Amparo Fondita! Our server Jerson was so amazing and the food was absolutely phenomenal. He recommended the best dishes!! Definitely get the barbacoa and the first option for the salad (the one with anchovy dressing- so so good). Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The brunch menu was small and the dishes/ingredients we had were all a little off the mark. Nothing bad, but nothing super tasty either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Lovely restaurant, beautiful vibes and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the food we tried was incredible! We had the Chilaquiles Rojos and the Tamal de Campeones, both were bursting with flavor. A must-try is their horchata or cold brew horchata; the taste is absolutely delightful. The Tres Leches is also a standout dessert. Our experience was made even better thanks to Roxy, who was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She truly elevated our visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roxy was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff and customer service was superb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My mother and I visited Amparo Fondita for the first time last night to kick off our girls' trip to DC and it was amazing! We ordered so much because everything looked so delicious and we couldn't choose.
Abegail was super helpful and informative as she described the menu and helped us make our decisions. I'm a huge tequila lover (10/10 recommend the Ultima Palabra) but my mom doesn't drink agave, so Abegail had great ideas to find my mom the drink that worked best for her.
I highly recommend the sopesitos, trout dip, and plantain as must-orders, but I truly don't think you can go wrong at Amparo Fondita.
I can't wait to visit again and bring more friends and family next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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