50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Fairfax Station

“Comida exquisita ,, Me Encanto“

“First time here and food was amazing. Will definitely be my go to when in the area.“

“Best birria tacos ever! Make sure you get the sides, rice, beans, esquiotes (elotes in a bowl). It was so good we got food to go to eat tomorrow. We live 60 miles away and unanimously agreed to come back here just for the food. They are getting a liquor license and will start serving drinks next week. I can't wait to return. Additional bonus, the staff was awesome, friendly, helpful, hospitable and the food came out quickly.“

“This place is kind of small hole in the wall. Seats about 14 or so outside and not many more people inside. Nice menu that's not too large or too small. Some Tex-Mex menus have way too many choices. The starter tortilla chips and salsa were top notch. Service all around was excellent. I had the Chicken Chimichanga and it was one of the best I've ever had. It came with rice and refried beans as well as pico, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce. Everything was delicious, cooked perfectly, and reasonably priced. The presentation was great as well Can't wait to come back.“

“The BEST Mexican food truck in the area! It is super authentic and always fresh. The food is amazing but in particular they’re made to order tamales. You have to contact the owners wife and get a minimum of 12 either chicken, pork, or rajas but trust me it’s worth it!“

“Es uno de los mejores restaurantes de la zona de Manassas park la comida es deliciosa y la atención es de la mejor 👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰“

“I was greeted by Trevor the manager who was very kind, the food and the vibe was amazing and the service from Jade and Isabella was phenomenal. They would all be the reason i return. Such a great place if i could give more stars i definitely would !!“

“Great food and amazing service!“

“Hands down one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. Juan was our waiter and he was absolutely incredible! We ordered at least 15 items from the menu and everything we tried was delicious. We will absolutely be returning with more friends so we can try the whole menu. Thank you El Bebe! The whole staff was incredible I would rate this place a 10/10“

“beautiful place, food so good, good customer service, good price too 🥰🥰😘I love it“

“First time seeing this place, but I knew what I wanted immediately. Loaded fresh birria tacos, the most satisfying in northern Virginia. Ask for hot sauce upgrades! I didn't dip these because they seem perfect as served. Get some tres leches to soothe the sizzle.“

“I can't stress enough how good this place is. From their food to hospitality. We work down the road and go there at least every (Taco Tuesday) minimum. If I could I would eat there every day. This is my favorite place to work at because of this place.“

“Fantastic food! Wow! Calamari was so fresh, lightly crispy and the sauce with it was amazing. I’m really impressed.“

“Always a great place to eat! The customer service is wonderful and the food is incredible!“

“The best tacos I have ever eaten in the US! (And I travel for a living)“

“The shiny painted booths and Spanish music really set the scene, and the food is outstanding.

This particular El-Paso seems to be the best in the area, with the most flavorful food, best service, and timely preparation speeds.

The beans with queso is fantastic, so don’t miss the chance to try it.“

“Great food, don’t like that I cannot see my order at checkout and am just told what i owe. I like to see the itemization.“

“Maybe it’s expectations, but we came here just looking for a quick Mexican fast-food style lunch, but ended up getting much more than we expected. Ordering was smooth, the selection was large, and the taste authentic. What really surprised us was the quality of the food, as it didn’t feel like fast food at all. The creamy cheese poured over the taco was the highlight, both looking and tasting fantastic, and even the chips and cauliflower tacos were flavorful and authentic. The atmosphere is a fun mix between indoor and outdoor dining, casual restaurant and bar, with sports playing on the screens. And to top it off, the quirky restroom sign for “aliens” added a bit of extra fun to the visit. Overall, Taco Rock truly rocked for us!“

“A hidden gem of a restaurant! Incredible portions (prices matched the quality and serving sizes 👏), family-friendly staff that were incredibly attentive, and we left feeling full and content. Every dish was delicious, we will definitely be back 😀“

“Excelente comida y atención“

“Saw the feature in CBS Saturday Morning show while traveling and was going to be near there later that same evening so was able to indulge. Delicious, quality food at very reasonable prices. The roast pork was perfect!“

“Muy buena comida muy bien a tendida“

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

“Excellent food and service!! Friendly staff reasonably priced. Very nice and clean restaurant. I highly recommend!!!“

“I had a great experience at this restaurant. The food was fresh, flavorful, and really well-made. The shawarma, especially, was amazing — perfectly seasoned, tender, and full of taste. The portions were good, the service was friendly, and the place was clean and welcoming. I definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for quality food and great flavor. I’ll be coming back for sure!“

“The dining experience consistently delivers exceptional food quality and service. The staff's friendliness and helpfulness further enhance the overall positive atmosphere. We frequently patronize this establishment and highly recommend it.“

“On 12/4/25 my wife and I visited Anita's for lunch. It was not our first visit, but it dawned on us during this visit that this restaurant had many of the features which we were looking for for a large family gathering on 12/10/25 following an outdoor funeral/burial in Fairfax: a separable part of the restaurant for 30-40 attendees, a large immediately adjacent parking lot, a location already familiar to many of the attendees, an in-house bar, an expandable staff to service our group, an ability for attendees to order from Anita's regular menu and reasonable prices. Our recommendation to choose Anita's was accepted by leaders of our group, our choice was papered with Anita's catering staff and notices of the selection with address and directions were prepared for our group. Our burial ceremony was reduced in length due to the cold weather so that we set out for Antia's earlier than planned. We alerted Anita's of our early arrival. Everything went exceedingly well. Our sporadically arriving group was seated, menus distributed, drink and then food orders were taken and food started to come out of the kitchen. More than adequate supplemental staff had been arranged to serve us by Anita's. Payment arrangements were quickly made with Anita's and, under the circumstances, everyone appeared to have had a memorable visit. I apologize for the length and detail of this review, but I thought that the background of our visit to this remarkable restaurant would better put into context the circumstances of our visit and our appreciation and thanks to Anita's for its handling of the situation.“

“I eat breakfast here every day because the food is so fresh and season so well. I’m very picky. After my run/swim I like to fill up on the shredded chicken with any of the dishes. Make sure to add some fresh salsa.

Lived in Centreville for 35 years. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to authentic Mexican food some of the best in the area. I recommend all the breakfast and enchiladas, Mexican pizza too, taco salad, enchiladas and the Carne Asada so delicious.

Staff is super welcoming and truly cares about their guests. You can taste that the quality of food is top-grade!“

“I recently discovered this place for myself, despite having grown up in the area. Ive been craving the amazing Mexican food carts of CA after several recent trips out there and can confidently say I have found the spot! Got a steak and chicken burrito with a horchata to drink and it was so good that I didn’t even pause to take a picture for the review. The two that operate truck are lovely, definition of service with a smile. Will be coming back again and again that’s for sure.“

“The best tacos in the DMV area!! Ive been getting them for nearly a decade now and it’s my go to spot. I love taking my friends here because they’re always impressed with how good it is and it quickly becomes their favorite spot too!“

“Amazing food and great service!“

“A happy place with fun Latin music and good food. We like to bring visitors for the atmosphere and great service.“

“This was the first time I have eaten here. OMG! The Anitarita is to die for!!!! The food was delicious and well presented. We will definitely be returning!“

“We were looking for a way to get dinner for 4 takeout for less than$10/pp tonight and my husband suggested this restaurant after just discovering it earlier this week. This is a cheap eating gem! We will absolutely be back.“

“¡Me encantó este lugar! El ambiente es súper alegre y familiar, perfecto para pasar un buen rato con amigos o en familia. Pedí el lomo saltado y estaba espectacular: la carne tierna, bien sazonada, y los sabores realmente se sentían en cada bocado. Acompañé la comida con una margarita y fue la combinación perfecta: refrescante y bien preparada. El servicio fue excelente, todos muy atentos y amables. ¡Definitivamente regreso pronto y lo recomiendo con los ojos cerrados!“

“Outstanding food!,drinks, very fresh, and very friendly staff!. I highly recommend it“

“Food here is excellent! The street corn has so much flavor! Love the mango salsa!! I got a baja bowl with chicken and black beans; my boyfriend got a chicken burrito. Both were very good! We ordered via Door Dash, but will definitely give the restaurant a try next time for sure. Highly recommend. Get the street corn!!“

“The best of herds, delicious food and the most economical ones, and the portions that one person eats for two people.

Kid-friendliness: If my grandchildren crave Mexican and Salvadoran pupusas and tacos

Wheelchair accessibility: Thank you to Mr. Don Félix, the owner, for thinking about the disabled. My husband suffered a cerebral infarction and I always have my parking lot, consumption for more than 30 years. Mexico, beautiful with packs, goes“

“best breakfast burritos in the world“

“Love this place! Everything is perfect and delicious!! We try to visit as often as possible, which isn't often enough!“

“This hole in the wall did not disappoint! I couldn’t read the menu in Spanish but I was assisted in clear English which was helpful and I ordered what was recommended for my hankerings. The beef tacos seemed traditional Mexican style and they were so tasty! I got 3 to the order that were very filling. I’m fairly certain the tortillas were hand made, they certainly tasted fresh and homemade with something like pico & beef inside, topped with radish and cucumber, side of lime and the best sauce. So good! I wish I’d taken a pic because the presentation was nice. I ordered tamales to go and will have them later. They were wrapped very well and kept warm while I sat to eat. It smells delicious. I’m not local or I’d return.“

“Taco Bamba was playing some rocking music when we ordered our Tacos on a great fall day. The portions are reasonable and not huge. Flavor instead of large size, with several tasty dressings you choose yourself, after preparation. The quesadillas with carne asada were packed with flavor and quality sear.“

“Very friendly waiter and good food 🙂“

“Papusas are a definite choice and parrillada Rosita is a good selection of meats.“

“We had a great family dinner, and Juan and Elsias were fantastic!“

“This place was sooooo good. The quality of the tacos was great. The ingredients were good quality. Nothing was super greasy, everything tasted fresh. My suggestion is to order the steak taco. The other ones had lettuce, I'm more of a slaw person. Don't skip on the corn either, it was really good“

“Great little market with delicious food. The chicken in my burrito was mouthwatering. My only complaint is that all the rice and other filling were only on one half of the burrito but it was still delicious. You’ll wait a little bit for the food but it’s fresh and tasty.“

“Good food and drinks. Manager came to our table to make sure everything was good.“

“EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE!!! We came a long distance to get Cafe Rio to go to take to our daughter and son-in-law who just had a baby and requested Cafe Rio. The staff happily served us an even separated some items so the food wouldn't get soggy. We love this company and even better, we live this food!“