Taqueria El Poblano In Arl

I'm not from the area and needed some good Mexican food. This one had good reviews and I went for it. The hostess was awesome and gave me some good recommendations based on her favorites. It was just me and I felt like I was kind of put in the corner and forgotten about after taking me seat. When the waitress did arrived to take my order she suggested a margarita and I declined. I was there for the food but I could see how it could be a great spot for their famous margaritas. I munched on some chips and loved their salsa. I told myself that my hotel was closed and I would be back every night for dinner if it was as good as the chips and salsa. The steak tampiqueño arrived hot and smelling delicious. Unfortunately, it was good enough to eat but not amazing and full of abuela's sabor like I craved.. The beans, rice, and even steak lacked authentic flavor, or any flavor really. I'm a huge lover of good beans and rice but almost couldn't finish the beans because there was no party in my mouth when eating. BUT the cheese and onion enchiladas were somewhere between wonderful and amazing. I would have liked some more water during my dinner but the next time I saw the waitress was with the check so I paid and left. I live in an area with zero Mexican options so it was good to be in a colorful room with music and smells that make me happy and had an authentic feel but it wasn't as good as I expected. I was there for a work event and mentioned it to some coworkers who live in the area and their answer was the greater DC area is not an easy place to find solid Mexican food. For that I'm going with three stars as it was average in an area of average to below average Mexican food options. It may be the best in the area but it wasn't the best I have ever had or what I needed to leave with a happy belly and a side of flan for the road.

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I’m hesitant to leave a review because this is my spot and I don’t want to share it, but tbh they deserve it. The best margaritas, tacos, chips, salsa, and service. I highly recommend you get Mayra or Renee as your server. Many of the ppl working here have been there for a decade or more, and they are off the charts amazing.

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Always a great experience. We're local so hit this spot about 2 3 times a month, either cuz we're too exhausted to cook on a week night or as a family favorite on the weekends. Take away or dine in, we've never had anything but positive experiences.

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We really enjoyed this place. We had drinks and the fried jalapeño appetizer. That was not my favorite, but we had a great overall experience. I would definitely recommend this place.

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A local favorite. Food is pretty good and we always enjoy going here. We get take out frequently which is an option

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