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1.0 of 5 stars.
Places like this make me question the value of Yelp. 86 users before me thought Los Tios Grill was worth 4-stars??? Really???Based on the positive reviews I went there tonight and could not believe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agreed with a few other Yelpers here - this place is solid mexican food. Consistently good. I love their 'tamale de elote' (corn pudding cooked in a tamale), though their chile relleno is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good margaritas, good guacamole. They had a mahi mahi fajita special, and it was cooked perfectly - very tasty. Service was really quick and nice. Will go back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT fried ice cream and dulce de leche. Fried ice cream is a little on the "cinnamon-y" side for my tast, but I have never had such perfectly prepared dulce de leche. Not at all impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Los Tios is a great neighborhood restaurant. They are usually quick. Their food is good, and they usually have seating available. The best Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood. Their shrimp dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't go out for Mexican. My ethic food of choice is Chinese, Vietnamese, or Korean. The in-laws were here over the weekend and they were craving for some Mexican, so we decided to head to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews I set up a lunch date for a few friends and myself. The staff was wonderful as our group continued to grow and we had to switch tables a couple of times. The decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why there are a few Los Tios haters here... After living in Texas for over eight years of my life, I've become accustomed to some good tex-mex every weekend; my gf, her whole life! While...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Save yourself the trouble and go buy some canned beans, frozen veggies and shimp, and bagged chips from Safeway. No, I'm being unfair... The chips and salsa ARE actually decent.The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in Del Ray. The food is top notch and quick to the table. Busy as all get out on the weekend and worth the wait. If you are looking for something a little more American then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so great - the staff is SUPER friendly and the margaritas a really good. The pupusas were also excellent. They have wonderful outdoor seating and you can stroll down Mount Vernon for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good times. My plus one last night was a good friend of mine, as my gf could not attend. Regardless of which one of them showed up, it was their first elite event, as well as mine. My friend seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to go here because I was looking for a new place for Mexican food. There is plenty of outdoor seating unfortunately it was raining on the evening we were there. Service was great. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is place is so great. The service is lightning fast, but always warm and genuine. The papusas make me cry they're so good, the spinach enchiladas are served piping hot and velvety smooth....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in the DC area around once per month for business. A friend and I have discovered Alexandria. We have ventured out several times. Los Tios has become a favorite of ours.The service is great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of what I would call "Americanized Mexican" places, which this place could certainly pull off if you decided to go that route, however, Los Tios also has their Salvadoran influence,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I head here whenever we crave Mexican food. Yes, I know it's not strictly Mexican, but I love it anyway. Big margaritas and a guy with a guitar on Friday nights. The chimichangas and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: fried ice cream. Order it!!!! Incredible...wish I'd taken a pic. It's a ball of vanilla ike keem coated with some crunchy cinnamon cereal-esque topping and served with fried tortillas...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of my favorite places to eat in the Alexandria area. I meet up with friends here quite often and the service is always great, the food is fantastic, and their margaritas hit the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As I have mentioned numerous times before, I have yet to find a Mexican restaurant that has disappointed me, so this one has not broken the trend.Jamie M. and I went here on a Thursday for lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh first impressions. We arrived at 5, because their website says that half price drink Happy Hour lasts until 5:30. We sat down and asked when happy hour ended, and the server hemmed and hawed until...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you're in DC and jonesin for Mexican food this is the only place to go. Especially if the weather is decent and you can sit outside. The beer is cold (fast service) - the chips are amazing,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We breeders went here with our spog who is almost human. After a king size wait, we sat down in a lovely outdoor setting. Sprog ordered beef nachos. He says they are a 4 out of 5 and a very "A�ber...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with Nikki that this isn't really Mexican food (it's more Salvadoran/Mexican, and it is not TexMex), but in this area it is a very worthy substitute. Have been going here since they opened....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is full of breeders and their loud, sticky sprog. But use your magical Zen powers, block them out, and enjoy the food. I'm from Arizona, and I know from Mexican food. This ain't it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
About once a month, I get mad jonesing for Mexican food.. and by that, I mean specifically sangria, guacamole, chicken chimichanga and a tub of sour cream. I've now been in the DC area for one year,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is right down the street from my house. Good place to go for dinner or lunch. Sit outside if weather permits, right on mt vernon in delray. The food is good for the most part. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***** 3.5 stars *****breeders. omg. breeders. we were surrounded. but we wanted mexican food. so decided to have a stand off. little babies and kids can't take us, we thought. we're big enough, we're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My lady and I walked in for the first time, and after noticing how busy they were and being informed that it would be a 15-minute wait, we hit the bar. My lady ordered a large sangria, which turned...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the eternal struggle of the tex mex restaurant - forever criticized for not being "mexican" enough when, in fact, it's not really claiming to be that at all! I lived in Mexico for a time ... I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting to see some folks are disappointed with Los Tios, I LOVE it. The staff seem to have impeccable memories for faces, they have recognized me & my family each time we've returned. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place a 2 but the quality of the service bumped it up a star. Let me qualify this review with: I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD. That being said, I've had better - especially for the price....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I'll keep it short - I've only EVER gotten the steak fajitas... but they are AWESOME. Make sure to ask for the little metal shot glass of "Green stuff" - some sort of heavenly uber-spice sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gringo Mexican food in Del Ray. Basically a localized version of an El Torito - not that there is anything wrong with that. Just keep your expectations reasonable and this place is serviceable in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, really 3.5 stars. My boyfriend and I came here tonight after reading the reviews here. I was expecting a lot and he was expecting dinner. I was impressed by the very polite and consistent service....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews I decided to try this place out. I am so glad I did!!! From the moment we walked in the door I felt like I was VIP the person I believe to be the manager was even walking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great local Del Ray Tex-Mex joint. I should try more from their menu, but I always get the Enchiladas sampler because it's killer. Los Tios has a nice community atmosphere, very attentive, friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Los Tios is in a prime location right on Mount Vernon in the heart of the Del Ray neighborhood. It has ample outdoor seating, and seems to be packed every evening, especially during the summer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in DC for a year and this was the only thing I liked about the area. Fast service, clean restaurant, and delicious food. The margaritas were good and strong. Best fried ice cream I have ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by Los Tios. The service was excellent, which seems to be a common theme in the reviews. The food was tasty, plentiful, and not terribly expensive. It's not fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll preface this review by saying that I might be a bit biased due to coming from Southern California a couple years ago. Decent value for pretty good Mexican food. Some interesting selections,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After some, uh, challenging conversations with baggage services folks at the airport ("stay calm, be patient..."), we filed our lost/delayed baggage claim and got the heck outta there. We drove on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican joint in DC. Chips and salsa are awesome, the drinks are huge (and potent), and the service is top notch. Try the fajitas.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If my husband and I could eat there every day, we would. Between the mango margaritas and the spinach enchiladas, Los Tios is our happy place. While it's more expensive than other Latin American...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband, mother-in-law, and I recently had an early Sunday dinner at Los Tios. The chips were good, although we prefer them saltier, the salsa was very fresh (and did have lots of onion like a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blech, if they didn't use big chunks of onion in EVERYTHING I ordered, I'd give this place a higher rating. The service is wonderful, the drinks (especially the margaritas) are fantastic, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is written based on a visit about a year ago, wasn't familar with Yelp at that point, but figured it's worth posting anyhow.I'm a big fan of mexican food, it's always a nice change of pace...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty disappointed with this place considering it has a 4.5 star average. I found it to be typical American-style Mexican food, nothing special at all. At least what I ordered was - maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i know this must look weird: three stars for a place which has a 4.5 star consensus. maybe i came in expecting a little too much, but los tios felt very average in several areas. from the reviews, i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was tempted NOT to review Los Tios, for fear that putting the word out on how good this place is will just make it that much harder to get a table. But you will not find a better, more varied menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in Alexandria! Delicious chips and salsa, lively outdoor patio, and dining room. The service is great and friendly and will indulge your broken Spanish if you so desire!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a craving for some Mexican-style food yesterday and Los Tios came to mind. As it had been highly recommended my some and given a shruggy thumbs up by others, I thought I'd have to give it a shot....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, Los Tios isn't Mexican as much as it is Salvadoran. While that might not mean much to uninformed American palates, I think it's misleading to say this place was disappointing because it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We read reviews and headed to Los Tios Grill for some great Mexican.The wait staff are friendly and the chips were excellent. The mango margarita was tasty. Transplanted Okies and Texans, we enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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We love going here. The food is good, but it's such a great place to eat...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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This place is good. Very good. And inexpensive.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my most-frequented place, and they know me by name now! I judge Mexican restaurants by the chips and salsa, and they have the the thinnest, lightest, most crispy chips anywhere in the DC...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The chips came out toasty hot and fresh. The salsa was more like a pico de gallo than a spicy salsa and I thought it was good and fresh. We also ordered the guacemole dip which came out with another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer-I'm a SoCal girl so I'm really picky about Mexican food....I wish we could give half stars because I would give them 3.5!Anyway, hubby and I had dinner here Saturday night; we had to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought Los Tios was good when we stopped in last week for my boss's birthday lunch. We were starving when we arrived and consequently ate ourselves into a food coma. The never ending parade of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous margaritas! (But please believe me when I saw the regular size is plenty!) And, according to a friend I dined with, the red sangria is delicious.The food was served hot and fresh. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like Taqueria Poblano down the road too, but this place is much better. The steak tacos al carbon were dripping with butter and quite succulent; the fajitas with shrimp, chicken and steak were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooo Sunday afternoon, nice day,wanted some Mexican, went to Yelp(which I had recently stumbled upon),plugged in some info and Los Tios popped up. Only 20 mins away, my bf ,her fiance & I made way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I needed a spot for a little Cinco de Mayo fiesta, and this was the perfect locale! I made a reservation in advance for our party of 10, they had to do a little table jostling to do when we arrived,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, quaint and GREAT Sangrias, especially on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon. Good customer service as well.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took us awhile to try this place even though it's only a couple of moments away from us, because my husband claims to dislike Salvadoran food. We finally tried it today for lunch (on a Sunday)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Los Tios with a couple of friends because I was really craving a margarita and didn't feel like waiting three hours on a Saturday night for a table and merely passable food at Lauriol Plaza....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in Colorado and eat in a little Mexican joint owned and operated by the same Mexican family since 1969. When I moved out here I found nothing but mediocre Mexican food. That is until...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Los Tios today for lunch. I ordered a Chicken Chimichanga for carryout. It only took 5 minutes for them to prepare everything. The interior of the restaurant is nice. You can tell...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmn...I never had any problem with their quality of food except once when they had renoveted and their service is prompt. The food really taste good and my wife loves their red wine Sangria n...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The South of the Border Culinary Discovery Tour Extravaganza (I added that for emphasis, MKS) has begun! Mary Kay S. and I decided that since we both love Mexican food we'd start checking out what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Laura V. and I have decided to embark on a sure-to-be-amazing South of the Border Culinary Discovery Tour, and Los Tios had the honor of being our first stop. My husband graciously joined us. We came...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a former San Francisco resident, and an Oklahoma native, I've had some amazing Mexican and Salvadorian food in my life. I've had food that filled me up and left me in a happy food coma, and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DISCLAIMER: I'm from Arizona, and I'm one of those smug Southwesterners who loves complaining about how there is no good Mexican food in the DC metro area.When I started writing this review, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is excellent...must try this...it is 100% amazing..."Lechoncito al Horno" Morsels of Pork roasted in Spanish style sauce, covered with sauted Spanish onions. Served with white rice and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is superb here. The food is good although I've had better carne asada elsewhere (my steak was actually strips of newly sliced medium rare New York strip) but I do love making them and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you check my other reviews you will no doubt see a few from Colorado. A particular favorite of mine in Denver is El Noa Noa. Outside of Colorado Los Tios is by far the best Mexican I've had. OK,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Los Tios!!! This place is fabulous for so many different reasons, not the least of which is the food, which is really good, and the Salvadorean meals are really authentic! Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews I had to check this place out. It also helped that I was having munchies after a night of heavy night of drinking. I'm going to keep this short.Food - FantasticalService -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is simply no way to consider Mexican food without considering that I lived for nearly a decade in California where Mexican food is plentiful, cheap and cooked in large part by people of Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will be greeted at the door with a friendly hello, and the food is fantastic! Definitely start with the chile con queso to snack on as you wait for your entree, and save plenty of room for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here twice. The first time was right when it opened, for huevos rancheros, for brunch. They were pretty good, not great, but compared to the rest of the "mexican" in del ray, they were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, understand the Los Tios has expanded their restaurant to double in size- so their food already had me, and now their atmosphere does too. Meals are plentiful, and moderate in price. Their wait...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Los Tios is by far the best Mexican restaurant in the area and THE hotspot on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Everything on the menu is delicious, especially the Los Tios Carne Asada and I have never had a better...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Los Tios grill has fast become the favorite in the rockin Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. They've recently expanded the outdoor patio (primo people people watching and margarita-drinkin' real...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Mexican food lover, so based on the reviews I read for Los Tios, I rushed over to this place the next day to try it out. The food was good, but I don't think I would make a special trip out to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with the other two reviewers, Los Tios is by far the best Mexican/Salvadorean restaurant in the area. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. The margaritas come in various...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I were hanging out in a room full of people, all of whom were suffering from the latter stages of Lou Gherig's disease, I (all 5'9", 130lbs of me) would likely be the strongest, most muscular...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Mexican in the DC area. Really the only good Mexican restaurant in the area. I love the cheese enchiladas. I also hear great things about the mojarra frita. Plus its location in Del...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Del Ray's newest restaurant is also one of its best! Los Tios has fantastic, and very authentic, Tex-Mex and Salvadorian food, some of the best margaritas in town, and the service is as wonderful as t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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