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 […]