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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Great food. Great service. Great pricing. You can even watch them cook the food if you want.“

“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!“

“Sangria is so so good. Salsa is fresh & flavorful. I recommend the chile relleno, seafood enchilada, beef fajitas. You won’t regret a meal here - friendly, attentive service.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 !“

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

“I'd say it's authentic Mexian food, and the taste is good. It's the service side is sort of like a fast food place in that you order and then take your food to a table and eat then put it away when your done and because of that most of the service is from the cashier and they seemed nice enough. Atmosphere was at the level you'd expect from a in mart kind of restaurant but it was decently clean enough.“

“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 ...“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“So excited everyone waiting for that“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“healthy food and good taste 😍“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Good is always good and great service“

“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“

“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! 🥺🥺🥺“