50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Darnestown

“Food can be inconsistent and located out front of a gas station now, but the tacos and Quesadillas that I've had are generally good a reasonably priced. Birria has largely been delicious when ordered. Haven't had an issue with language barrier when ordering in person.“

“I love this place, the food is pretty good, the staff is very friendly, it's family owned. I wish they had more sitting, but for being a food truck, they have a pretty nice set up. I always call ahead to order so that I don't have to wait. I recommend the beef tacos and the pupusas :)“

“Friendly staff and great food!“

“Bar none the best lengua tacos on the planet…. Excellent beer selection and the staff is wonderful. Get here 🌮“

“Delivery through Uber. Excellent fresh and tasty food. Well packaged. Great presentation. Best Mexican we've had in a long time.“

“Quick table and good food“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (20/5 Stars)

Walking into Eddy & Enedina’s shop is stepping into the heart of true Mexican hospitality. From the very first moment, I felt the warmth of a family-run business that cares more about people than profit. This is not some chain or franchise — this is authenticity, love, and tradition poured into every detail.

I came in needing something simple — just water — and without hesitation they passed the ultimate test of kindness. No upsell, no hesitation, just generosity and respect that money can’t buy. In today’s world, that alone deserves 5 stars… but here, everything goes far beyond.

The atmosphere reflects their heritage and pride, the flavors are a celebration of Mexico itself, and the way they treat you makes you feel less like a customer and more like family. Eddy & Enedina are the kind of owners that put soul into their work, and it shows in every interaction, every bite, every sip.

This isn’t just food — this is culture, passion, and humanity wrapped together. Michelin or not, this place is worthy of recognition at the highest level. If kindness, authenticity, and unforgettable service matter to you, then this little gem deserves not 5, not 10, but a full 20 out of 5 stars.

Eddy & Enedina, gracias por todo — you set the standard. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

📱 Quick Take: True Mexican hospitality, family-run love, unforgettable service — Eddy & Enedina = 20/5 stars every time.“

“Loved it enough to go back the next day to try another dish. Really enjoyed blackened fish taco plate and then the salmon taco plate the next day. Also had the ceviche. It was flavorful and I enjoyed it. I was recently spoiled having ceviche in Ecuador...and Ecuadorean ceviche wins in a head to head.“

“First time here with the family. Loved the food. Everyone enjoyed the food. Place was clean and the service was very good. I left off 1 star for atmosphere only because of the music. I'm a Hip Hop head and I enjoyed it. My wife and I talked about other families with younger kids. The music was not something you want to hear if you have young kids or non hip hop fans for that matter. Maybe try the radio version. The owners are well within their right to play what they want so just take this as some friendly advice.“

“Good service ,,friendly people“

“Moved to Germantown 3 and half months ago and came here for the first time last night, Judith was our waitress and she was great! Service was fast, food was amazing, the staff were great..even the security people! We got to witness 3 birthday celebrations they do and the performance is quick & fun!! Ricardo came by at the end of our meal to make sure we were good and helped pack our leftovers to go! Great things to say about this place and will definitely be returning. Thank you everyone for the top tier service“

“I am officially ruined. I ordered 2 al pastor & 1 carnitas tacos, and I am blown away. I also ordered a side of chips & guac, and it is THE BEST GUACAMOLE I’VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! This is not an exaggeration. I will always and forever crave Tortacos now.“

“First time eating here had delivered for lunch baby bang taco was so good . Salsa and chips- the chips were so fresh salsa soooo good I will order again .“

“I ordered a taco. It was good. I just did not like that they charge you so much for one order. For example when you order it's not two tacos like in other restaurants it's charged per one order. Most restaurants when you order tacos they give you two tacos. They also need more cooks. Other than that it is ok.“

“The tacos were delicious but my favorite was the shrimp tacos, yummy. The mango margarita was also beautiful and delicious!“

“I thought it was good and I really like it“

“super riquicimos tacos los mejores una atencion esencial para my son los mejores tacos“

“Muy bonito lugar familiar pequeño pero mucha calidad humana“

“5/5 stars! I had an amazing experience at Baja Fresh in King Farm Shopping Center, thanks to the incredible service from Dora!

From the moment I stepped up to the register, Dora greeted me with a warm and friendly smile. Her welcoming demeanor set the tone for a great experience.

But that was just the beginning. Dora continued to impress with her exceptional service, bringing my food to me and checking in later to see if I needed anything else. When I mentioned I was taking my food to go, she even brought everything I needed to pack up my meal and salsa. I got the pick 2 fajitas with steak and shrimp, an extra side of carntas with a small chips and queso, which was very tasty and a nice sized portion. I'll definitely be eating the rest for lunch tomorrow!

Dora's attention to detail, kindness, and genuine smile made my visit truly enjoyable. Her exceptional service is a testament to her outstanding customer service skills.

If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and visit Baja Fresh at King Farm Shopping Center. Ask for Dora, and I guarantee you'll receive top-notch service with a smile!“

“Salmon Relleno and Cadillac Margarita and Tres Leches for dessert.“

“Never a disappointing experience!“

“The best hole-in-the-wall Mexican place in Gaithersburg. However the staff plays loud music on all the TVs, loud enough they can hear it from the kitchen... but as a customer you have to sit by those TVs and the noise is unpleasant. Meals here are fantastic, they just can't last too long on account of the noise.“

“the best Mexican food in the area...I will never changed for another one. the service is very friendly and make our experience very pleasant. thanks 😊“

“Best Mexican food in town. Breakfast is the BOMB!“

“My first visit and love the food and attention. Great atmosphere for the whole family. Mi primera visita y me encantó la comida, la atención y una buena atmósfera para toda la familia. Recomiendo 💯“

“great company and fun employees“

“Just had the most amazing tacos at Taki Tacos! The flavors were spot-on and totally authentic—felt like a trip to Mexico. Plus, the service was super fast, so I didn’t have to wait long to dig in. Definitely my new go-to spot for tacos!“

“Oh, great food! The tacos from that truck are seriously my favorite too; they always hit the spot. The ingredients are always fresh, and the flavors just explode in your mouth. I love how quickly they make them, so I can get back to whatever I was doing. Honestly, I could eat them every day.“

“This place is my favorite! I make it a point to come here whenever I'm in the Sterling area for business. They are in the same building as Crooked Run Fermentation and it's a winning combo.

I've never had a bad taco here. The Patagonia and the ghost are my favorite“

“excelente buena comida excelente servicio“

“Karaoke Nights!!! Chorizo!! Great food! Fun staff!“

“Whenever I’m in Arlington, I can’t resist stopping by Guapo’s. This time, I brought a guest visiting from Texas so she could try one of my favorite spots. We sat in the bar area to catch some college football, and our server was quick and attentive. The food was on point — flavorful, fresh, and just as good as always. Another great visit. Highly recommend“

“I love love loveeeeee this place! I recommend EVERY THING on the menu 🥰“

“Easy to see from the road, decent sized lot, a table or two for eating. Good menu selection for proteins and how they're prepared. Loved the house made spicy sauce.

Got the birra, nice heavy tacos, double tortilla and the au'jus was decent.

If I'm ever working out this way I will remember this spot, always interested to try anything off the menu.“

“Good is always good and great service“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars

I visited Café Rio this past Wednesday after going to Trader Joe’s, and I had an excellent experience. I love Mexican food, and when I saw Café Rio right in front of me, I decided to give it a try ,and it was definitely the right choice!

The food was delicious, everything was super fresh, and the portions were very generous — more than enough for one person. The salad was especially amazing: fresh, crisp, and full of flavor.

The atmosphere was great, with good music, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They explained everything clearly, guided us through the menu, and you could tell they were enjoying their shift.

I went with my family, and we had a really lovely time. I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!“

“Thank you ladies ? These women are barbarians! The tongue tacos are the best tacos we've had in MD! Add to that the way they serve you, their kindness and their good attitude. We recommend it and we will definitely return! Only the tables are missing, but it invites you to have a good conversation in your car while you taste!“

“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.“

“I love their patio dining. I think their steak fajitas are some of the best flavored fajitas. Wash it all down with a tasty Paloma Rita.“

“covid-19 friendly and quality food“

“I am an absolute fan of this taco truck, I’ve probably ordered somewhere between 60-100 tacos in the last year, I put all of my friends on to this place because of the authenticity, I only give it four stars because in the last two weeks of ordering tacos, my orders have been accepted and “made” according to Uber Eats and for two Fridays in a row, my uber driver did not deliver my food so im not sure if this is an issue with the restaurant or with uber but im highly upset. I order tacos around my work schedule and to order tacos and then find out they’re not being delivered AFTER they’re closed feels like betrayal im not going to lie.“

“I love California Tortilla and this place didn't disappoint! The steak fajita burrito was delicious. The Coke from the machine was off, but I'll chock it up to a mistake. Someone probably put the wrong bag in the regular spot, it tasted like cherry. The sauce wall has some pretty amazing sauces and to-go containers. Will definitely be back!“

“Perfecto los amigos Vn compte con tus amigos“

“It’s seriously so bland… I haven’t had qdoba since my high school days and maybe it’s the location, but there’s absolutely no flavor in any component of my bowl. I would’ve been better off with chipotle.

UPDATE: Originally 1 star

I ordered two bowls today since their customer support gave me two free entrees which I’m thankful they made it up to me. I will say that the bowls taste better today than the last time I ordered and that the workers on the line were nice and made the pick up easy, but I still think there’s lack in flavor unfortunately.“

“Great food, great staff. Good spot whether you are new or a regular. Tasty/ strong alcoholic drinks if you’re into that sort of thing.“

“We were initially reluctant to try this place because my son is vegetarian. So we were surprised by how much vegetarian options they had, not just sides. My son had the veggie burrito but they also had a veggie platter, veggie quesadillas, veggie empanadas, and taco salad (ask for no chicken). My husband had the salcipapa, which is a Peruvian street snack of sausages and fries. Nice clean sitting area too.“

“Delicious food, very fresh ingredients. Our table especially loved the excellent salmon, fajitas, pupusas, guac, house-made tortillas, and the amazing chocolate cheesecake. We had plenty of leftovers of everything except the cheesecake, so we bought more cheesecake to take home.\n\nThe staff and new owner were extraordinarily kind, helpful, patient, and attentive to our table with a lot of special needs. Truly gracious. I would give them 10 stars.\n\nThe atmosphere is attractive, comfortable, and welcoming. Quiet enough for easy conversation. I like the new wooden booths with higher backs than the past ones. I love the vibrant artwork.\n\nPlenty of convenient parking, including handicapped spaces.\n\nThis was a special birthday lunch, and Acajutla made it a really great experience for all of us.“

“My family and I have been going to Roy’s La Mexicana since it was a fast food restaurant on the corner. Now it’s been years at this new location. Service is EXCELLENT, the food is ALWAYS perfect. I recommend La Mexicana (and the new La Casita for Central American food). But you must have the shrimp fajita salad at La Mexicana!“

“The tacos here are absolutely delicious!
The sides of cucumber, radish, and lime and the salsa brings just the right kick of heat.
To top it all off, their jugos naturales are a must-try—fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. Big Cup!!
Definitely a spot worth coming back to for authentic flavors and freshness! Visited twice and have no regrets“