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Address: 1116 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (202) 991-4411
Website: https://cuatesgrillmenu.com/
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Family friendly full bar Mexican restaurant with front patio on the heart of Old Town, famous for the Fajitas and Margaritas, Friday and Saturday Karaoke nigh!
Los Cuates, 1116 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, US – MapQuest
We decided to try a new Mexican spot in Old Town. We found street parking easily nearby early Sunday afternoon. Cute colorful restaurant! We were greeted …
Reviews
Stefan Hosko
I don’t like to leave negative reviews. Especially on small businesses. And especially in the food service industry because I’ve worked most of my life as a bartender. But I’ll make an exception for Los Cuates. Terrible service. Very mediocre food. Super pricey. I would give this place zero Stars if I could. When I walk in there’s one server. He stares at me with a blank face for like 10 seconds before I finally ask him. ” Are you open?” He sits me down and stares at me blankly for another 5 seconds in disbelief like I have three heads. I order quickly just to end the awkward interaction. Pork enchiladas mole. Mere minutes after I place my order the server tells me I need to pay me immediately so he can close out the afternoon shift. He then asks me to give him a cash tip. Already INSANELY unprofessional.
After I pay is sure her returns to tell me that since the bill didn’t close on his end, it means the transaction didn’t go through. I give him my card to pay again. When he returns, I checked my statements and see that two charges have been made on my account from the restaurant and I inform him as much. This man argues with me for ten minutes, attempting to give me ever excuse in the book for to explain why I’m wrong. No apologies, no I’ll look into that for you. He even attempted to tell me that the charge was reimbursed on my end. (It was absolutely not and he made no attempt to do so). After 10 minutes of arguing he tells me he will give the manager my information.
Throughout this interaction the was kitchen Bell was furiously dinging in the background. First he brings out my chips and salsa. The chips (which were clearly tostitos) looks like a collection of the most crumbled chips from the bottom of the bag. The salsa container was about 1/4 full and ice cold.
My main dish was pretty pathetic. The pork inside was decent but the extra charge I paid for mole got me two diarrhea stains on top of my two enchiladas. Enchiladas are typically swimming in sauce.
Before leaving my server returned to argue with me once more about my bill and then I was on my way. With so many restaurants struggling to stay open in the DMV right now I am shocked that this place has been able to stay open.
… moreAfter I pay is sure her returns to tell me that since the bill didn’t close on his end, it means the transaction didn’t go through. I give him my card to pay again. When he returns, I checked my statements and see that two charges have been made on my account from the restaurant and I inform him as much. This man argues with me for ten minutes, attempting to give me ever excuse in the book for to explain why I’m wrong. No apologies, no I’ll look into that for you. He even attempted to tell me that the charge was reimbursed on my end. (It was absolutely not and he made no attempt to do so). After 10 minutes of arguing he tells me he will give the manager my information.
Throughout this interaction the was kitchen Bell was furiously dinging in the background. First he brings out my chips and salsa. The chips (which were clearly tostitos) looks like a collection of the most crumbled chips from the bottom of the bag. The salsa container was about 1/4 full and ice cold.
My main dish was pretty pathetic. The pork inside was decent but the extra charge I paid for mole got me two diarrhea stains on top of my two enchiladas. Enchiladas are typically swimming in sauce.
Before leaving my server returned to argue with me once more about my bill and then I was on my way. With so many restaurants struggling to stay open in the DMV right now I am shocked that this place has been able to stay open.
Amber Meyer
Worst meal we think we’ve ever had a restaurant. DO NOT waste your money here. Enchiladas had zero sauce and were covered in unmelted store-bought cheese. Beans were straight out of a can and not hot, while the rice tasted like plastic. We were so disappointed after being excited to take our infant out for an early dinner as a family.
… moreChris Alex
Tacos were good. I wasn’t a fan of the creamy salsa or chips but the tacos were good as were the rice and beans. My wife, vegan, ordered just beans and rice for lack of options and the portions were very nice for her. Inside is very dated and service was slow but it was a decent little stop. Outside seating available and a small bar inside.
… moreJessica Richardson
Love this place! If you have never had Arrecheras Molcajete, THIS is the place to try one. BEST thing in the world, and only 25 bucks for a steak one. Urbano down the street charges like 60-70 bucks for one. Also, DOPE margaritas, so tasty! The Mangorita is bomb! And Luis was the man!!! always making sure I was good to go and great convo <3 will be back again and again!
… moreA D
One of my favorite places! Been going here for years! Love the authentic food and friendly staff! Karaoke every Friday and Saturday from 10:15pm-12:00am or later (it goes until 2:00am usually but call ahead if you plan to go after midnight). The BEST karaoke crowd and performances! There is a late night food menu and full bar. Awesome happy hour specials and delicious food and drinks! Their tortilla soup is so good, tamales are just right, and the fajitas are spot on! Consistently great all around!
… moreDennis Petersen
There are dozens of excellent Mexican restaurants in Northern Virginia. This is not one of them.
Our food took over an hour to come out, and usually everything tastes good when you’re hungry, but I guess I wasn’t hungry enough. This was Taco Bell quality food served cold at Old Town prices.
If you’re craving Mexican, I strongly recommend Helena’s or El Paso.
… moreOur food took over an hour to come out, and usually everything tastes good when you’re hungry, but I guess I wasn’t hungry enough. This was Taco Bell quality food served cold at Old Town prices.
If you’re craving Mexican, I strongly recommend Helena’s or El Paso.
Stephen Duncan
STAY AWAY!!!! Food took over one hour when they were not busy. The server only appeared once during that time and did not offer refills of drinks or chips and queso was served cold. The food was absolutely no better than Taco Bell or a frozen meal from the grocery. In fact the food was worse. It was so bad that I would not eat here again if it were free.
… moreTiffany Cruz
The place was extremely disappointing; it had been nearly a year since my last visit, but the food quality was zero. They charged me $189.00, and the food and drinks were not great. On top of that, they FORCE you to tip 20% whether you like it or not. Never again!
… moreBrad Harris
I had an excellent lunch here. The owner, Luis, personally waited on us. I had just done a big workout and he convinced me that I needed to try his hand made lemonade. It was fantastic! He adds lime and lemon to it and it was exactly what I needed. Both my work partner and I did the molcajete which is a lava rock that they bake the food in. We had chicken and steak and the flavors were wonderful! This is a great spot to eat lunch or dinner at on King St!
… moreTiffany King
This use to be one of our favorite places but this evening was very disappointing. It should have been a clue when we were the only people in the restaurant…. Poor quality food and small portions. Large margaritas had little to no alcohol and the bill was hefty for the experience. Our server was nice, but also added a 20% auto gratuity with it not posted anywhere.
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