Helena's Mexican Restaurant

5735 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria
(571) 347-8002

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David Edmonds

Tried ordering online and it wouldn't go through. This is a shame because this is a good place but their online service sucks.

Abigail Pendry

Have been here many times and will keep coming back. The tacos are delicious, the beer is cold, and it has a great neighborhood feel.

Love watching this place succeed and grow.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Birria Tacos

Marissa Alvarez

Really good food at this place that made me almost feel like I was home in Texas. I appreciated how nice and hardworking all the staff was. The waiter, David, provided the most attentive and pleasant wait service I've received in a long time. Really enjoyed my meal with my husband here tonight. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Queso, Enchiladas, Birria Tacos

David Mason

Finally, Alexandria has a seriously good Mexican restaurant! The staff were super friendly even though they were busy on a Saturday evening and made us feel welcome. The ceviche was the best I've had in years ( snapper - super fresh). The house salsa was miles better than anywhere else locally- not your average crappy salsa - but deep and flavorful. I had Birria enchiladas with a red mole and they were so good. It's a family run restaurant with the wife at the front of the house and the husband in charge of the food. No where else locally compares.

Parking: Super easy and plenty of spots when we were there.

Kid-friendliness: Decent kids menus and great chips/salsa.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Street Tacos, Fish Taco, Mole Birria Enchiladas, Birria Tacos

Stefanie Melton

Finally, we got a moment to stop in for lunch and we were delighted with our experience.
We ordered a taco platter, civiche, and queso and we loved all of it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos Al Pastor, Queso, Birria Tacos

Amy Pengidore

Great food and service. This is a well-run restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Queso, Guacamole, Steak Fajitas, Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Paul Woodbery

Selfishly I hate to give it 5 stars because now it will get so busy!!! But they deserve it. We love this place and the staff. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Birria Tacos, Carne Asada, Steak Fajitas

Pam Fulmer

This family owned restaurant has amazing food. Beautifully plated and the flavors were unlike any Mexican restaurant I've been to and much to the better. The wait staff was that perfect combo of checking in on the table but not interrupting too often. The owner personally stopped by our table and was just a lovely person. Let her talk you into the cheesecake flan. You won't regret it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Fish Taco

Sebastian Luna

The food was great. I got a taco platter that came with 3 tacos and 2 sides. I got the birria questaco, which had beef, cheese, some vegetables like onions, and, the tortillas were fried in the grease from the meat. I definitely look forward to coming here again in the future. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Malak Daragmeh

This place is so good, not overpriced and great staff with amazing service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Carter

We love this Mexican restaurant and have been many, many times. Their house-made sauces are amazing (especially the medium, chipotle-based sauce). The tacos--especially the chicharon, hongos, and the birria-- are perfect. My husband's go to meal is the enchiladas. Even my six-year old loves it! Thanks for being the best in the area!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Guacamole

Ernest Lilley

The atmosphere is simple strip mall restaurant, not bad but not fancy. On the other hand, that fits with tacos and fajitas their main fare. Prices are good, and the food is excellent, bringing an authentic Mexican experience to the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephen Gallagher

Excellent food at good price points. Birria tacos, carne asada and fish tacos were excellent. Great guac! Small space, but nice - and cozy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jonathan B

Excellent!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Guacamole, Carne Asada

Hugo

Fantastic food! Great service! A must visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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