50 Best Mexican Restaurants near South Riding

“Great food and service!!!“

“My daughter keeps asking when we can go back all the time.“

“Tried the tortas and they were a bit lacking in meat, the places in manassas fill them up more. Nonetheless, it does have good flavor and the spicy sauce is bussin. Got a tamal as well but fell it was reheated in the microwave, the corners crusted, but they are flavorful. Haven’t tried the tacos yet, so will come back for them.“

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

“The food was great! Second time dining here and it definitely won’t be my last! 👌“

“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.“

“great food, great staff, great environment“

“Buen servicio nos brinda la señora María estar como en casa gracias, pero falta en el bufet más variedad de comida“

“This is such a great Mexican restaurant in South Riding and also family owned. The prices are great and portions large. Salsa is amazing! That is one thing that keeps me coming back. The only thing I’d work on is better crafted margaritas. They have the frozen in the machine that are OK.“

“We went and really enjoyed the food…“

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

“I love this restaurant! For years it has been a favorite. The food is great and so is the service.“

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

“Excellent experience! The restaurant and bathrooms were clean and tastefully decorated, all waitstaff and managers were friendly and kind, and the food was perfect. Ingredients were fresh, flavors were bold and authentic, selection was great. We will be back soon!“

“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!“

“The atmosphere rating is the energy over the phone.. Customer service was TOP TIER!! I ordered food for my daughters basketball team before the game and they LOVED the food.. It was a last minute request and El Fresco Tex Mex was able to deliver AND ON TIME might I add. Thank you to the driver as well I left a note to get a call before he made the delivery to ensure someone would be there, it feels great when you can sit back as a mom and relax knowing the food portion is being taken care of. I ordered Tacos Tacos y mas Tacos, Quesadillas and Queso with chips.“

“Lo máximo !!!! Daniela y Aileen !!!! Y todo el equipo lo mejor ❤️la comida y el ambiente lo mejor ❤️🌈“

“Yes my wife and I almost didn't go in . Wow ! That would of been a bad mistake! This place is the Best I've had . Margaritas were on point , the food was on point and the service was on point. Don't pass it by !“

“The staff is extremely inviting and friendly, and always willing to help you try new dishes. More than a few times I've asked for something slightly custom than what was listed, and they've always delivered. They make the perfect street tacos, and their birria is super juicy.

I make sure to visit every week to support my friends there, and they're always more than happy greeting new customers.“

“Did NOT disappoint! Enjoyed a tasty meal at La Finca this weekend. Staff was friendly and attentive. Most important, the food was delish. Salsa was smooth--just a hint of heat and not too much cilantro. Beef and chicken flautas offered a great crunch and tender meat filling. Chile relleno, filled with melty cheesy goodness, was a hit! The skinny margarita was as you'd expect--good, but not quite the punch of a regular margarita. The mango-habanero shrimp was a beautiful presentation and the sauce packed a great, sweet kick--minus a star for shrimp being really over cooked (easy fix for the kitchen, though). Sounds like the new management team is off to a promising start and we can't wait to visit again!“

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

“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“

“My wife and I were here with our five kids today. We love this place - terrific food, great service, prices are high, but not above competition. We enjoy coming here every few weeks. But if Spanberger and her cohort in Richmond pass the insane slew of new taxes (and Fairfax County follows suit, as they often do) then this great restaurant (and pretty much all others) will lose our business, for sure, in protest. When my fellow Virginians start voting smarter we'll be able to visit establishments like this again.“

“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 😊“

“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.“

“Se ve delicioso todo si como se ve sabe ,pues entonces quiero probar todos los platillos ...“

“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.“

“I picked up delivery 15 minutes before they closed, after a 5 hour drive in the dark. The burrito and enchiladas we split were delicious!
My husband and I will be back to eat in the restaurant and experience the atmosphere; as well as the 10/10 food!“

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

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

“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“

“So excited everyone waiting for that“

“La Chofita Mexican Food exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is lively and comfortable, the food is authentic and absolutely delicious, and the new management has brought excellent service and great energy to the restaurant. A must-visit if you love great Mexican food!“

“La comida es muy en buena, a mi esposa y a mi nos encanta, cada visita a este lugar siempre me quedan ganas de volver! Mi última visita nos atendió Estefany y nos ofreció un excelente servicio.“

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

“best Mexican food in NVA and the staff is super friendly. Really enjoyed the entire experience and will be back.“

“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!“

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

“We finally tried this place and must say we had a great experience! The Pupusas are delicious (very cheesy) and fresh! Their nachos are real nachos, they had carne asada pieces, beans, cheese, onions, tomatoes and probably more. Their Horchata is probably the best I’ve had in a long time! Milky not too sweet and definitely flavorful. Hungry for Authentic Salvadoran food? This is probably the place!“

“Thanks Kelly our server at Anita's Restaurant for your friendly service and delicious dessert. From the Chilean family.“

“healthy food and good taste 😍“

“covid-19 friendly and quality food“

“Enjoyed a delicious dinner with my family this evening. Friendly, attentive service and great food. I loved the California fish taco. We will be back soon!“

“We came, we ate, and the portions were great. I forgot to take a photo beforehand... so you’re seeing the some of the aftermath! 📸
The staff was on point for a busy Saturday night. We had reservations, checked in easily, and were seated within minutes despite how crowded it was. Our waitress was attentive and genuinely thoughtful—she checked on us multiple times after the food arrived and even made sure our kid was taken care of without us having to ask (which, let’s be honest, is rare).
As for the food: fantastic. My husband ordered the fajitas and immediately noticed the difference ...the onions were perfectly caramelized, not burned or overly charred. And yes, I fully appreciated the sizzle. I ordered the quesadillas, and they were cheesy, well-filled, and cooked just right and you can tell the tortillas were fresh! We will be back!“

“Anita’s breakfast burritos are so good, never fails. Everyone here was very nice. And I’m happy they are open early.

They are definitely doing it right at this place, I can’t wait to go back and enjoy my time sitting down in this beautiful restaurant. Thank you!!“

“Classic spot, decorations haven’t been updated since the 80s, but the recipes are good and the service is great. Classic Mexican American tacos and enchiladas with a great price. This is the last OG tippys tacos left as the one that is at another location has changed names and ownership.“

“Very bump I was not able to take a photo of the food, but it was amazing. It was very, very tasty and very fresh. It tasted very homemade. I will definitely definitely be coming back for more and also the aguas frescas omg delicioso 🤤 please try the gorditas de asada“

“Good is always good and great service“

“I've been coming here every Tuesday evening with my family for almost 20 years. We park our car a half mile away and make the ritualistic hike into the boggy mosquito infested marshy stream that is Elkick Run. The only time we've ever missed a single weekly session was once when I was briefly a POW in Afgan.

I've never had any complaints. Until this last Tuesday. When we ordered our platter of 55 tacos, and what we were served could hardly be seen to be believed. These tacos are so small. I weep for the past.

I have attached a picture of the tacos next to my cat in the dining area for scale. Look at how small these tacos are. The tacos are right next to my cat. You can't even see them! 🥺🥺🥺“