50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Mclean

“The atmosphere here is amazing, you immediately relax. The drinks were incredible and the food was out of this world! The best dining experience I’ve had in years, I left with a giant smile on my face. Wish Anthony Bourdain was alive to taste this place.“

“Elegant setting. Beautiful decor. Stellar service. Innovative and delectable cuisine. Bonus points for mocktail options.“

“One of the best spots in the DMV hands down. I wanted to check out the place for some time because I had never experienced Taco Tuesday for myself. Like it was just lingering in my head until one day I suddenly said to myself, " I should really try something new today ". And thus, here we are with a review. La Tingeria is a Taco Shop located in Falls Church. If there's one thing I will have to mention, the parking situation is like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle. Why are there so many cars here? How can anyone park here? There's parking on the streets, the sidewalk but it's very limited. I'm not saying there are better options close to you but if you are briefly going in to pick up food, I think you'd be okay with parking relatively close by. I must have hit the lottery when I accidently checked Instagram or so on Tuesday. Saw a post from where their social media representative mentioned 5-9 PM for 2 dollar Tacos. That's amazing! I decided to splurge because why not right? After parking, I ventured inside. I think I must have been the first to walk in once it hit 5 PM, I was on a mission for sure. I immediately went to the board to check out all the Taco Items they had.. Birria, Chorizo, Hal Pastor, Carne Asada, ect... So many good options. I got 2 Birria Goat, 2 Birria Beef, 1 Tinga Chicken, 1 Tinga Beef, 2 Chorizos for my choice of tacos. I also paid for Consomme which is an absolute must if I'm going to dip my tacos in delicious broth. I also had to get a Mexican Coke too. The only downside was there was one that wasn't chilled so it was at room temperature. The Birria Goat/Beef were soft, tender chunks of meat that melted in your mouth with full bliss the minute you took a bite. Dipping it into the Consommé felt like a dream came true. I never experienced a wide array of euphoria after eating good tacos. The Tinga Chicken/Beef Tacos were okay but the meat kept falling out of the Taco and into the Consommé. It was good but I think I would opt for something else. The Chorizo tacos had a slight kick to them but not overpowering. I think with the Consommé they brought more of that saltiness out. For around 24 dollars, this is a match made in heaven. I think truly this is a place I will check out again for sure.“

“Deliciosas empanadas y aperitivos con ese sabor Panameño que nos identifica y una atención excelente“

“Nice place and fantastic show“

“I went to Sabores with friends for Restaurant Week. We had an incredible experience from beginning to end. Everything was delicious and the servings were more than generous. We left fully satisfied, and I know I will be back again and again! I highly recommend the roasted beet salad, the churrasco, and the passion fruit cheesecake. My friends loved the pan con jamon, the bacon wrapped dates, and the arepitas. Really, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! The service was impeccable, and the ambiance was beautiful. I loved that we could hold a conversation without yelling across the table at each other. Many thanks to all the wonderful staff and the manager/owner, Ale, who took such wonderful care of us.“

“buen lugar, excelente servicio, sabor tipico, buen sazon, bien servido el plato la gente increible y es uno recibido por el propietario douglas, excelentes palabras nos dio. recomendable 100%“

“The food is excellent.! Come here and see...“

“The food, drinks and service was top notch. Thank you for a great night.“

“My favorite restaurant. The food and drink are delicious. Reyna and Nico make you feel like family and they cater too. I often have them make food when I go to a party.You must try them out, just a lot of fun.Dietary restrictions: I am allergic to shellfish and they are extremely careful and safe.Kid-friendliness: They love kids of all ages.Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy to get in and be comfortable“

“I am so happy to have a restaurant of this caliber in Friendship Heights. It's the sort of dining experience I expect to have downtown but I'm thrilled to have it just around the corner from my home. We came in without reservations on a Saturday night and had no problem getting a table (again, a place like this would be packed if it were downtown or somewhere like U Street). The food, cocktails, and service were great. Jose took good care of us. They are not kidding when they say the XL plates are meant to be shared--we split the short rib sandwich and it was massive. We ordered a few appetizers and the scallops with the toasted bread was our favorite (maybe ask for more bread so you can fully soak up that excellent parmesan sauce!). And leave room for dessert! We had the ube ice cream and it was fantastic.“

“Saga restaurant in DC offers a delightful dining experience with its fresh vegetables and fruit, complemented by a selection of top-quality teas. The attentive staff ensures a pleasant atmosphere, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal.“

“Great hole in the wall spot on the second floor. Food is delicious - not too oily so tacos don't get soggy. Great range of menu options. The steak, beef, chicken are halal.Dietary restrictions: The meat (chicken, beef) is halalParking: Strip mall with lots of spots to park“

“Latin comfort food; good beer selection; everything on the menu is excellent“

“A fantastic place with fantastic food and superb service!Some friends and I had come here by pure chance and we were nothing less than extremely satisfied with our choice of a restaurant.I will definitely be keeping this place in mind should I be in the area!“

“Great food and delightful Service. Bartender Nelson is the best“

“We fell across this place accidentally. The food was well presented and well cooked. The place is clean and quiet--a family run place, good for a family outing.“

“I had a great lunch in this hidden gem! Their menu is big with many drinks and food options. I had pupusa for appetizers. It was not very expensive but was fully filled with cheese and meat. I also tried their Carne Boliviano and the portion is generous and delicious. I will definitely come back to try other things on their menu.“

“The chicken is always amazing!!“

“I started coming here about 15 years ago but have since moved away. I make it a point to come here every time I come to visit family. Hands down the best rotisserie chicken you will ever have. End of story. Out of this world juicy and flavorful.“

“good food --- many choices“

“Nice really nice small Guatemalan restaurant in the heart of Washington DC!Service was really good (one lady show) perfect. Waiting time was short!Food was great… Guate tamales extremely good… freshly fried chicken empanadas!! Guac n chips.. guac could be a bit more, true Guatemalan flavor… and crema… good crema! Yes Guatemala crema flavor!“

“La bicicletta was delicious! Dropped by for a mid-day brunch and was super impressed by the food. I got two breakfast tacos- one guisada and one chorizo. My sister got the veggie enchiladas. Portions were very generous and ingredients seemed super fresh. Check them out!“

“Un luga con un ambiente super higienico y fresco. Las atenciones fueron de primera, la comida fresca y con muy buen sabor. Yo sali muy satisfecha, ? por favor espero que sigan con la misma calidad. Muchas gracias al Señor Ariel y su equipo de trabajo. God bless you“

“Son muy amables bien servicio las bebidas excelentes muy buena comida yo les recomiendo“

“We were a little hesitant because of how small the store front was but it ended up being absolutely delightful! We had the empanadas as an appetizer, they were delicious. The bread was such a great consistency, better than the best cornbread. I had the carne asada, and it was so fresh and delicious. All of the food was very authentic! I even tried a new drink, not alcoholic, it was like a tea that was cold but somewhat spicy. It was delicious !! We will definitely be going back for another round ;-) Service was very quick and polite as well.“

“Been here dozens of times over the years. And the rumors are true. Easily the best pollo a la brasa place in the area. Chicken and sauces are reliably excellent and very reasonably priced. Feeding a family of four with room to spare for $22 is something you can't even do at McDonalds these days. Sides are limited in variety, but they're ok. Only gripe is the fried yuca is often chewy, hard, and/or dry. But skip that menu item, and you'll be fine.“

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️I can't raive enough on how delicious this food is. Honestly, it's made with love, and not only that, the chef came out and spoke to me. I had a great conversation with him. how professional to make me feel so welcomed and at home. For anyone in the local area or in the area, I highly recommend this location.So far as I sit here, he continues to greet customers, making them feel welcomed.????????????????What I noticed is that everyone greets them like family, The food did not take long at all..To chef's where on it quickly and fresh..As you can see in my video....I'm very happy I found this place...LET'S SHOW THEM LOVE??????????????????????TRULY AMAZING??????They offer catering for parties at competitive rates??????“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“Good and healthy easy ti get there and fast service“

“My wife and I came for our anniversary celebration. Our server, Gabby, was so knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. We especially enjoyed the Churrasco roll, the Limo y Lima (cocktail), and the Latino Heat (mocktail). Even though we didn’t have a reservation, the staff did a phenomenal job acknowledging our special night and making the experience special. We will certainly be back.“

“When you need a taste of Bolivia, whether you are Bolivian or not, stop by Saya Salteña in DC. Their food is great! They have salteñas, humintas, relleno de papa, cuñapes, sopa de mani, and so much more. Oh, how could I forget, they have my favorite, mocochinchi. And to add the cherry on top their customer service is superb! A definite must have.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian salteñas.“

“Arepa Zone has great food and service. I've tried multiple things here, and some of the entrees that I would personally recommend to people are the canosa arepa, pabellon arepa, and arepa domino. There's also the pabellon bowl, which you can choose between beef, chicken, pork, and veggie. I love how, with the beef pabellon bowl, the beef is cooked with a sort of stew flavor, while the beans don't have too much liquid, as it can be sometimes with Chipotle. There's also a good amount of basmati rice, which could use a bit more flavoring in my opinion, but the flavor of the plantain complements the beef.Overall, I highly recommend the pabellon bowls and arepas. Arepas are quite filling, so I would say that they are worth the price you receive. Pabellon bowls are fairly reasonable for being in DC.Vegetarian options: They have vegan and vegetarian arepas, and veggie pabellon bowlsDietary restrictions: They offer gluten-free options.Wheelchair accessibility: It is in Western Market, which has a ramp.“

“Their Halal Chicken x Latin Dry Rubs x Mediterranean Spices come together so well in their BYO (Build Your Own) Chicken Bowls.I love ordering their chicken bowls with Huli chicken and then making it perfect to my taste buds with the additional sides.[[Food: 5 of 5]]Adding avocados, grilled corn, cojita cheese, feta cheese, add pita chips for crunchy chips, drizzled with their Huli Signature dressing and Jalapeno dressing for a nice kick. [[Service: 5 of 5]]I usually always order online because it's convenient for me but I have ordered in store once or twice and the staff is always nice. You can ask them for recommendations and they'll be honest of their answers.[[Ambiance]]It's quiet and there's usually no customers when I come here. It's a chill spot if you want to have a quick lunch.“

“It was my first time getting food from this food truck. I ordered buffalo chicken wrap and a veggie burrito. The food was extremely delicious and freshly prepared. I'll be going back soon to try other items on the menu. 100% recommend this truck.“

“So good! We had two arepas ($4.50-$5 each), the caraqueña and the la spicy tinga! Both arepas were stuffed to the brim, great flavors and filled us up! Also had the maracuya agua fresca (passion fruit juice) and it was great, not too sweet and flavorful!For dessert we had the churros and they were freshly made, hot and delicious!Staff were also very friendly and you can try the different juices.Highly recommend and will come back to try their bowls, burritos and other arepas!The inside is also cute, with lots of seating options.“

“Casual no frills Churrasqueria in a strip mall. Attentive quick and very friendly service. Good selection of wines by the glass and smoothies made of fresh fruits.We ordered the special platters: short ribs, steak, Argentine sausages are delicious; the unusual blood pudding, and liver stuffed intestine are tasty if you are feeling adventurous. The chicken and pork chops are marinated well but a bit on the dry side.$84 appears pricy but fed us, two hungry adults and one starving kid with the pork and chicken remaining.“

“The guy at the front went back and gave his mother the order and she made it. A place that has the Mama working in the back spells amazing and the food was excellent and pretty darn authentic. I have not seen any Mexican restaurants in the area with the true family preparation. Generally see the commercialized sell out of a business model. This is my place.“

“The best Nicaraguan kitchen in Washington DC - I can see there is a lot of talent behind this kitchen - Great food and Friendly service -“

“Absolutely adore this place. I went for my birthday this year and brought a group of 15. The customer service and food was 5 star. Kurtis the Assistant Manager helped me navigate seating and payment arrangements with ease. Jordan our server was a consistency friendly face, was highly attentive to our group, and provided exceptional customer service. In addition, the food is always incredible and delicious. I found our time there to be fun and easy.“

“Excellent pupusas! But only if you like them generously filled with good quality ingredients and fried to perfection haha. Love this place and been to many many others. Simple atmosphere but don’t let that dissuade you. Super friendly staff. This is my go to and should be yours!“

“This was a great spot, we received excellent service and hospitality. The food is to die for and the drinks are superb! I highly recommend this place for brunch or for a chill spot to go to on a Saturday night. Good music vibes too!“

“Wow. What a new undiscovered gem. The food here is amazing. I got the Ceviche Mixto which was excellent. Just beautiful to eat. The Yucca con Chicharron was great with both the yucca and pork being tender. The chips are delicious though they aren't the best in DC that I've had, they are in the top 5 (maybe 3). The sauce they came with was unique and so good. I will definitely be returning. Do note that it does seem to turn into a loud club after 8pm on weekends catering to young Latins and it has door security so plan accordingly. If you're scared of young Spanish people speaking loudly in Spanish (like some other reviewers seem to be) then I don't know what to say. Stop being racist maybe?“

“Best chicken I’ve ever tasted“

“This place is nice. The ambience is a little dull, and the food took about 40 minutes. We watched people who came 20 minutes after us get served first. Carne asada was pretty good, but the slaw was really off-putting. Chicken pupusas are $2.95 and big for the price you get, so I would say that is the star of the experience. Tres leches was quite disappointing and dry. The chicken pupusas are nice to get here, but everything else is meh compared to Parrita’s.“

“I am stunned in how delicious this chicken was. I actually wish I would have ordered more. The chicken is so flavorful that you don’t need the sauces provided. I also got a chicken pupusa. It was bland but at the same time, I couldn’t stop eating it. It was stuffed with lots of chicken, which was pretty impressive. Service was great, food was better than expected. A must try if you’re around here.“

“The ingredients taste so fresh, and the presentation is well done. Wow! Very nice. I love quality, tasty food.First time ordering, would eat again. Pictured: 3 chicken tacos and a 4 piece chicken quesadilla (takeout) such a great combination.“

“As someone from La Paz and Fanny's having more of a La Paz style of food, this place really makes me feel like back home. The owner's amazing hospitality, great attention to detail, very friendly staff, and the food tasting like mom or grandma made it, is what makes this place unique and better from all other Bolivian restaurants in NOVA. Yes it is a very small establishment but they truly do their best to accommodate everyone.“

“Amazing Peruvian food. This place has plenty of seating and great service. Make sure you come here with an appetite otherwise you'll be leaving with plenty of leftovers (which is a good thing in my book). Their plates come with heavy portions and are definitely worth the price. Some dishes I believe you could split between two or more people. I've come here with my family and friends multiple times because their food is delicious. My go to is always the cau cau a la criolla because it's one of the few places that serves it. It's always seasoned perfectly and the texture is amazing. I've also tried their lomo saltado and jalea de mariscos which don't disappoint either. Every dish comes out with so much flavour. Their horchata is perfectly sweet as well. It might be overwhelming at first since they have a lot of options on their menu, but trust me anything you pick will be good.“

“es un ambiente familiar la atencion y la comida muy buena el señor bendiga siempre este Restaurnte y a sus propietarios“