50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Darnestown

“This is our first time trying them. At first, I was a bit taken back, being that we paid 52 for 2 burritos(lengua, and Al pastor), with a torta cubana, and 2 glass cokes, At roughly 10 per item, I was very happy with the size of the burrito. It may look small, but they were very generous with the meet.

Flavors: the lengua was very soft, and seasoned very nicely! Not to overwhelmingly season, and just seasoned enough to still be able to get the taste of lengua.

Al pastor: this was done very well! It had a good kick, the meat itself was tender, and not dry. The spices itself weren't overwhelming, and mixed together nicely.

The rice in both were good as well, it didn't feel store bought, which was very nice considering most places use precooked rice🤢

The music wasn't too overwhelmingly loud.

I can't comment on the inconsistency, as this was our first, but be on the lookout for an updated review!!“

“Friendly staff and great food!“

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

“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.“

“Food is great; it's just way overpriced. Each time you go there, you get less and less protein and more filler. Used to get 3 blackened fish, now its down to 2 (heck, it might be just 1 by now). Not worth the value. Used to go all the time, now, not so much.“

“We ordered shrimp’s Ceviche, tacos de carne asada, tacos de carnitas and fried fish. Everything was very tasty and the atmosphere is very authentic. We can’t wait to go back to tray some other dishes!“

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

“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“

“Quick table and good food“

“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 don’t say this lightly, but this place is an absolute MUST TRY 🌮🔥
From the moment you take your first bite, you can taste the freshness and quality in every ingredient. The tacos are packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and made to perfection. And the best part? The price is incredible for the amount and quality you get, seriously unbeatable.
The selection is amazing too, so many options that you’ll want to come back just to try everything. Every bite feels fresh, every dish is generous in portion, and nothing feels skimpy or rushed.
If you’re looking for authentic, flavorful, and satisfying tacos that don’t break the bank, this is the spot. Hands down one of the best taco experiences I’ve had. 🌮✨“

“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.“

“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“

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

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

“Never a disappointing experience!“

“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 😊“

“I live in king farm MD and the Baja Fresh here is the best as the ladies who serve are super kind, patient, helpful. I find the person taking the order always very sweet. Of course, I love their food and my favorite is their chicken fajitas.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“Best tacos, so delicious!!! Nice place together with Crooked Run Brewery and Nectar👌“

“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.“

“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“

“excelente buena comida excelente servicio“

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

“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 💯“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“Good is always good and great service“

“covid-19 friendly and quality food“

“Ive lived in the sterling area for most my life and its very difficult to find authentic mexican tacos.
Their al pastors, quesa tacos, el texano taco, and their churros are my favorites.
Pakos fresh mex is by far the best tex mex in the area, and definitely a must try.“

“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.“

“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“

“This place is excellent for the price point and generous serving sizes. Tonight a group of my friends unexpectedly arrived at this restaurant with a party of 10+ people and Carmen was so accommodating for us. We really appreciate her taking us in and providing us with a great send off dinner for some of our friends leaving the state. The food came out hot, the drinks were good, and overall it was an experience Im glad we got to have. If you're looking for a casual sit down restaurant in Germantown, MD then this is the spot!

What I Ordered:

The Pollo Saltado: The portion sizes were good on the chicken, potatoes, and veggies but the only criticism I have is that the rice could have had a bit more flavor.

The Maragarita de la Casa: Great margarita with a good kick to it. I would have had another, but unfortunately had to drive home.

Thank you again Carmen!“

“comida muy rica y mejor atención de la bartender gigi visiten el restaurante lo recomiendo“

“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.“

“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 am a fan of San Ramons, the spicy salsa is perfect...its spicy, the green salsa tastes fresh and the their house salsa is really good too. The tortillas are maize! Corn. Which is the way. Como en casa, gracias! The staff is very cool too. And the ambiance is cool, southern Cali vibes. I'll be back soon for sure.“