Paco’s Market
People love to throw the term “hidden gem” around, but no place more embodies that moniker than Paco’s Market, located in the Exxon gas station on Martinsburg Pike off I-81 Exit 317 in the Winchester area. Extremely non-descript outside, but the interior is purely authentic Mexico, and the food is no different. If you are […]
Manolete’s Cocina Gourmet
The next stop on our culinary tour around the downtown Winchester Walking Mall was Manolete’s Cocina Gourmet. This building has housed a handful of interesting businesses, but it seems to be very stable now with the residency of Manolete’s. As the full name implies, they are a gourmet cocina, offering up plenty of traditional Mexican […]
Flavor Fiesta at El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen in Lovettsville, VA
Tucked away in Lovettsville, El Pitayo Mexican Kitchen is serving up bold, authentic Mexican flavors with a modern, playful twist. From loaded queso fries to nostalgia-inspired cocktails, this isn’t your average taco night — it’s a full-on flavor celebration. $$$ Price El Pitayo’s menu is packed with variety and value. Whether you’re dropping in for […]
Habanero Mexican Grill
Habanero Mexican Grill is one of the best-known spots in Martinsburg, and while this spot wouldn’t be considered a hidden gem, it is definitely a restaurant I wanted to highlight for a while. We had a chance to visit Habanero a couple weeks ago when we were doing some work in Martinsburg, and I was […]
El Rancho Plus
Last week, we were in the Northern Virginia area, and my little one was craving some queso dip from a Mexican restaurant. The first Mexican restaurant we could find in the Purcellville area was El Rancho Plus, so we tried them out. It was a small, homey type of spot, with a more limited menu […]
Taqueria Guadalajara
One of our favorite local Mexican restaurants is Taqueria Guadalajara. It is the place that my husband and I consider to be the most authentic Mexican restaurant in the area. My husband is first generation Mexican American, and since we’ve been together, I’ve been lucky enough to be exposed to the delicious food and culture […]
Fiesta Tapatia – Spring Mills
Recently, we went to a business meeting at Fiesta Tapatia in Spring Mills, WV. There is another location in Martinsburg, but this review is strictly about the Spring Mills location. I had high hopes for this place because I am a huge fan of Mexican food, but unfortunately my expectations were not met, mainly by […]
Ortega’s Taco Shop
Hi foodies! Ryan Laspina here again to recap my weekend adventures with my fellow admins, Moy and Ashley! I decided to crash their weekly breakfast date at Ortega’s Taco Shop. Ortega’s has had a spot in my heart for a long time as a Charles Town native, so I jumped at the opportunity to get […]