El Maguey Restaurant

Rockville, MD · Restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Rockville
#14
of 417 restaurants
City Percentile
91%
rating percentile
Address
El Maguey Restaurant, 1203 Taft St, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone
(301) 977-2006
Status
Closed · Opens 6 AM

El Maguey Restaurant is a restaurant located in Rockville, MD. It is one of 417 restaurants listed in Rockville. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Rockville city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #14 of 417 restaurants in Rockville. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Maguey Restaurant

Salvadoran cuisine

Hours

Friday6 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Gabriel Rosales · Mar 2026

We eat here everyday. Literally...every...day. The combination of value and delicious homemade meals cannot be matched in today's economy. From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner; El Maguey has it all. To top it off, they are a family-owned business with great people there. Steph always takes great care of us, and Sonia's cooking is amazing! If you're looking for a simple place that offers affordable yet delicious meals, I don't think you can do better than El Maguey. Can't recommend it enough.

★★★★★ 5.0 Cecilia King · Mar 2026

My new favorite El Salvadorean restaurant! The birria pupusa is amazing

★★★★★ 5.0 Mario Yesquen · Feb 2025

I stumbled upon this cozy Salvadoran/Mexican spot just a block from my job, and I’m glad I did! It’s a small, welcoming place where you’re greeted with a warm smile as soon as you walk in. The restaurant is family-run, with three generations—grandmother, mother, and daughter—running the show. You can truly feel the care they put into both their food and their service. I originally ordered a Grilled Chicken Salad and a couple of Pupusas Revueltas. The salad was fresh, well-balanced, and packed with flavor. The pupusas? Absolutely delicious — hot, cheesy, perfectly crispy on the outside, and generously filled. Served with traditional tomato salsa and curtido, they were comforting and satisfying in every bite. After trying them a few more times, I can confidently say their pupusas are consis

★★★★★ 5.0 Luis Reyes · Dec 2024

If you're craving authentic Salvadoran cuisine, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The pupusas were nothing short of amazing — each bite bursting with flavor, perfectly cooked and served hot from the griddle. The fresh juice complemented the meal beautifully, refreshing and full of natural sweetness. The restaurant was clean and welcoming, with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. You can truly taste the care and tradition in each dish, as if it’s made fresh from the fire directly to your table. The entire experience felt genuine and satisfying, leaving us eager to return for more.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tyler Devilbiss · Nov 2025

We've been here a few times now and the food has been incredible every time. The quality is really good, the sizes are on the larger side, and the price is affordable during a time where nothing is affordable. I'm a fan of the burritos but their pupusas are a must as well. Would definitely recommend and we will be going back.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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