El Pitayo Mexican Restaurant

Overall was a good meal - chips and salsa were super fresh. Guacamole was good, however it really only tasted of strong onions. Meal was pretty good - the rice was a bit oily … probably from the shrimp, chicken and onions that were grilled. Queso was flavorful and added to the dish. Service was great. I have dietary restrictions and server was great to make sure everything was served safely for me.

This is a wonderful Mexican restaurant. I've enjoyed their food and service several times. The fajitas are delicious with just the right kind of char on the beef and veggies. The tortilla chips come warm and crisp and the salsa is tasty with just a little spice The service is very friendly and attentive and they will do their best to adapt their menu to your preferences. If you need a reason to visit Lovettsville this is a good reason. Make it an afternoon and also visit the Lovettsville Coop which is like a mini Whole Foods in the same shopping center.

What a lovely experience at this hot, new restaurant! From the friendly service to the musical ambience to the beautifully hand-painted furniture, you will be delighted by the atmosphere! The food portions are generous and an excellent value for the price. Additionally, there was such a nice variety on the menu (including the kids menu) that picky eaters in your bunch will find something they enjoy! Stop by and give your new favorite restaurant a try!

I'm fortunate enough to work in an area where I have access to numerous authentic Mexican restaurants. El Pitayo definitely skews towards Mexican-American cuisine, but it is absolutely delicious. We started with the chicken nachos which were phenomenal. Even my daughter who wouldn't normally indulge had to try them, and liked them. The tacos were slightly dry and didn't come with lime, but we're still tasty. I hadn't had fried ice cream for years, and was pleased with this iteration. The churros were very good, as well. Margaritas were generously sized. Given the geographic placement, I wasn't expecting much, but this is definitely a good spot.

Very excited about a New Mexican food joint in Lovettsville, and it was amazing. I had the chimichanga, one chicken one beef tip. The tortillas were fried perfectly, nice crisp, then soft and chewy. The meats were expertly marinated and the portion was perfect. Agreed with another reviewer, guacamole wasn’t necessarily bland, but certainly a little too much “avocado”. Along with the salsa, I imagine flavors are tailored to the demographics. ;) Would be nice if we got a choice in spice level maybe… My Son got the steak fajita burrito, and was blown away by the flavor. Lots of steak, plenty of fixins on the plate. He even ate the onions! $15 a dish not too bad, $7 guac was a little light on the portion, but I suppose this is the inflationary world we live in now… The decor as others have men