Available in large cities and small towns all over the country, Mexican food has become a true institution in the United States. The city of Fairfax, VA is no exception to this phenomenon, with plenty of well-known Mexican restaurants offering homemade tacos, filling burritos, and other dishes from the other side of the southern border. Here are three spots you should check out if you are craving some delicious Mexican food in the area.
Guapo’s Restaurant
A lively and creatively decorated eatery serving large burritos, delicious tacos, and a plethora of classic Tex-Mex dishes, Guapo’s Restaurant is one of the best-known spots for Mexican food in the region. Located at 13050 Fair Lakes Shopping Center in the city of Fairfax, this place can be reached in less than 15 minutes by car from downtown Fairfax via Main Street and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. Open Monday through Friday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays between 10:30 am and 10:00 pm, Guapo’s Restaurant features an extensive menu with dozens of different dishes. Some of the most popular ones include nacho platters, quesadillas, chili con carne, sautéed shrimps, spicy seafood soup, and classic ceviche.
La Campesina Restaurant
Serving traditional Mexican and Salvadorean dishes, La Campesina Restaurant is another popular spot for lunch and dinner among Fairfax locals. Located at 8442 Lee Highway, this place can be reached in about 10 minutes by car from the city center via Old Lee Highway and route US-29. Opening hours are Monday through Saturday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm, and on Sundays between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm. Offering dine-in, curbside pickup, and home delivery, La Campesina Restaurant is known for its delicious “Taquitos Tijuana Chicken” served with guacamole and sour cream, as well as for the homemade seafood soup with shrimp, salmon, scallops, clams, calamari, and mussels. This place also serves quesadillas, burritos, burrito bowls, Mexican tamales, and Salvadorean pupusas.
Rango’s Tex-Mex & Grill
Located at 1934 Old Gallows Road in the nearby town of Vienna, Rango’s Tex-Mex & Grill is known for its weekend brunch specials. Open Sunday through Thursday between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm, this family-owned restaurant serves guacamole platters, chili con carne, tacos, fresh ceviche, sautéed shrimps, quesadillas, nachos, and tortilla soup.
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