El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant

I was kind of excited to try this place because a good friend recommended them, but I was highly disappointed. the portions were big (I got full off two of the taquitos) and the fries were super crispy, but the flavor was severely lacking. no spice, no heat, etc. the servers were really sweet when they came by, but I only saw my actual server like 2 times or so. it took about 10-15 minutes before the manager came over and asked if I was okay. the only reason I took the leftovers to go was because anytime I go out, I bring the leftovers home for the pup dogs.

El Zócalo is truly a hidden gem! I had no intentions of stopping here but after being rerouted off I-95 due to traffic and feeling hungry I spotted this charming corner spot with cute outdoor seating and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! The moment I walked up the delicious aromas from the kitchen let me know I made the right choice. Roxie greeted me at the door with a warm welcome and provided some of the best service I’ve ever experienced. I ordered the pastor tacos and let me tell you they are hands down the best I’ve had in Virginia. The seared pineapple was absolute perfection and the tacos were generously packed with flavor and freshness reminding me of my time in California. The homemade chips and salsa were incredible I could eat them all day! On top of that they had

My partner and I decided to try this place because we live in the area and finally got around to trying it. I am so glad we did! We walked in to a friendly atmosphere and were seated immediately. Our server was very friendly and attentive. I ordered shrimp fried rice, while my partner got chori pollo. They accidentally brought me the wrong food, but I was able to tell them pretty quickly, and the correct item was out in a few minutes. The food was absolutely delicious, best Mexican food we had had in a long time. The margaritas were really good too. Me and my partner had a lovely time here and the food was amazing.

We’ve been here multiple times and absolutely love it! El Zocalo is a small, inviting restaurant with a really welcoming atmosphere. The food is consistently amazing—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The Zocalo Burrito is my favorite and never disappoints. This place has become one of our go-to spots, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommend!

super great place with super great service. the food is authentic and tasty, especially great tacos. overall vibes are peak. staff is super friendly too, always happy to help. i especially like the pretty ginger hostess, she’s always super helpful, such an angel. someone give that girl a raise! josue is the best waiter period slay girlie