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Modestly appointed venue for Mexican fare & cocktails as well as karaoke & weekly live bands.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (301) 330-0663
Website: http://www.lafronterarestaurant.net/
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Reviews
G. C.
Great family run business that cares about their food, family, and guest experience. But this isn’t a Michelin star restaurant people, so ignore all of those reviews treating it like one.
I used to come here quite a bit but moved away for years. The food was always great, and the staff was friendly and had no major complaints. Are they a bit slow at times? Yeah, but it’s because they’re busy. Do they have a server or 2 that could do better? Yup, but ask to speak to the manager before blasting them on here. Trust me, the owners will do everything in their power to make it right.
Years later I’ve returned and it’s the same great food and friendly owners providing a great experience. It’s a small, local hole in the wall. During the evenings and on weekends, they crank up the music and have a good time, so don’t be surprised.
The pupusas are a staple here. Get them any chance you get. The lomo saltado, bistec encebollado, and beef steak a caballo are my favorite. Always try the “Ensalada de fruta” drink. It’s made in-house and loaded with fruit. Always request to try their homemade spicy yellow sauce. It’s amazing.
They may not be the best at marketing lol but they’re trying and still holding on after the building they’re in unfortunately caught on fire. Give them a try, give yourself some time if ordering during rush hour, and say hello to the owners. Trust me, they’re there every day, and they’ll make sure your needs are met. I also forgot to take pictures of the tacos I ordered and only had one left to take a picture of lol
… moreI used to come here quite a bit but moved away for years. The food was always great, and the staff was friendly and had no major complaints. Are they a bit slow at times? Yeah, but it’s because they’re busy. Do they have a server or 2 that could do better? Yup, but ask to speak to the manager before blasting them on here. Trust me, the owners will do everything in their power to make it right.
Years later I’ve returned and it’s the same great food and friendly owners providing a great experience. It’s a small, local hole in the wall. During the evenings and on weekends, they crank up the music and have a good time, so don’t be surprised.
The pupusas are a staple here. Get them any chance you get. The lomo saltado, bistec encebollado, and beef steak a caballo are my favorite. Always try the “Ensalada de fruta” drink. It’s made in-house and loaded with fruit. Always request to try their homemade spicy yellow sauce. It’s amazing.
They may not be the best at marketing lol but they’re trying and still holding on after the building they’re in unfortunately caught on fire. Give them a try, give yourself some time if ordering during rush hour, and say hello to the owners. Trust me, they’re there every day, and they’ll make sure your needs are met. I also forgot to take pictures of the tacos I ordered and only had one left to take a picture of lol
Mia D.
2018….First time coming. It was recommended to me by one of my students who loves their pupusas and regularly has them delivered to school for lunch.
Parking was hard but they do offer garage parking and road parking if the lot is full, which it seemed that it usually is.
The restaurant itself was nice, wooden chairs, tables, etc. We came in and were promptly greeted by several servers, which was nice.
The food was quite good. The pupusas were big and what I liked was that they had lots of cheese in them! The curtido (cabbage) was decent, I’ve had better, but the salsa made up for it.
The horchata was on point, and not made with milk. I like them both ways, with and without but it can’t be too sugary.
I also ordered the mariscada which I have to say was the best part of the whole meal. It come with or without crema (cream) I chose with. It didn’t disappoint! It had enough seafood in it and vegetables, and was totally satisfying! Came with 2 tortillas.
Of course you can’t go without dessert! We got empanadas de leche. They were all right. I think the ones that our church lady makes are better, but this are fine.
Overall this restaurant has good food and good service. And yes I would recommend it to you.
October 2022
Customer service has change so much! I brought in my friends to eat only to find that as soon as we walked into the door there are 5 female servers who are on their phones and unwilling to help us. They shout to one another “it’s your turn!” There is one named Nohemi sitting at a table who has such a sour face that I’m wondering why she’s even in CS. Then there another one just flirting with two guys. Out of Al of them two of them (Lily & Ruti) try their hardest to keep up with everyone that has walked in.
Would I recommend it again?
Do you like to be ignored? See arguments break out between employees?
Then this place is for you.
Don’t come for dinner since you won’t be able to have a conversation because of the loud music.
… moreParking was hard but they do offer garage parking and road parking if the lot is full, which it seemed that it usually is.
The restaurant itself was nice, wooden chairs, tables, etc. We came in and were promptly greeted by several servers, which was nice.
The food was quite good. The pupusas were big and what I liked was that they had lots of cheese in them! The curtido (cabbage) was decent, I’ve had better, but the salsa made up for it.
The horchata was on point, and not made with milk. I like them both ways, with and without but it can’t be too sugary.
I also ordered the mariscada which I have to say was the best part of the whole meal. It come with or without crema (cream) I chose with. It didn’t disappoint! It had enough seafood in it and vegetables, and was totally satisfying! Came with 2 tortillas.
Of course you can’t go without dessert! We got empanadas de leche. They were all right. I think the ones that our church lady makes are better, but this are fine.
Overall this restaurant has good food and good service. And yes I would recommend it to you.
October 2022
Customer service has change so much! I brought in my friends to eat only to find that as soon as we walked into the door there are 5 female servers who are on their phones and unwilling to help us. They shout to one another “it’s your turn!” There is one named Nohemi sitting at a table who has such a sour face that I’m wondering why she’s even in CS. Then there another one just flirting with two guys. Out of Al of them two of them (Lily & Ruti) try their hardest to keep up with everyone that has walked in.
Would I recommend it again?
Do you like to be ignored? See arguments break out between employees?
Then this place is for you.
Don’t come for dinner since you won’t be able to have a conversation because of the loud music.
J Quintanilla
I recently visited La Frontera restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience from start to finish. While the food was decent, the management’s behavior completely overshadowed it. The staff seemed disorganized, and it was evident that there was a lack of professionalism in how they handled customers. It’s clear that the management team doesn’t prioritize customer satisfaction or hospitality. This really impacts the overall experience, as you can’t enjoy a meal when you’re met with poor service and a disregard for basic customer care. It’s not worth wasting your money at a place where management doesn’t have the traits needed to run a successful, customer-focused restaurant. I won’t be returning anytime soon.
… moreManisha Sabat
We always order Balaida from this place, and they are the best in this location. They do have a variety of food options to choose from. It is a casual place so people can go and dine in as well. I definitely recommend trying balaida from this place.
… moreLou Benitez
Great food and customer service have been great for me. I have been going here for over 16 years, and a few yrs they were down due to fire restoration. Great place. I highly recommend it.
… moreCordelia Mendoza
Delivery took well over an hour and a half and the food was completely cold when it arrived. I called several times to checkup on the delivery but they never picked up the phone. On top of that, the portions were very small. Definitely not worth the unreasonable wait.
… moreGail Unterberger
We brought in a class of Spanish students and they helped us order in Spanish. The server was prompt and highly efficient and effective. There was a lot of beef in the entrees and appetizers; we each got something different all our choices were delicious. And the luncheon menu was a lot less expensive for the dishes we chose
… moreOneyda C
Ordered a beef soup and was given a chicken soup. Didn’t realize until I had gotten home. I live far away and could not return. I called to let them know and they were just rude. Said it was my fault for not checking it before leaving. Guess it was since I expected them to have my order right but that’s too much to ask for. The chicken soup was simple and did not taste good. Not worth it. Never going back again. Would not recommend. There are much better places with better food and customer service.
… moreMiguel Rivera
This people have 0 customer service skills I order 10 pupusas over the phone when I was there ready to pay for the order the cashier acted like she didn’t care if I was standing there waiting to pay she was busy talking to a friend then she asked me what are you picking up ?
I gave her my name she said I don’t have anything under that name if you want you can wait another 15 minutes.
I told her no after 45 !!! Minutes
… moreI gave her my name she said I don’t have anything under that name if you want you can wait another 15 minutes.
I told her no after 45 !!! Minutes
Lostand Found
I’d placed an order over the phone. Close to 25 minutes thereafter, I arrived to pick it up.
A woman at the counter asked me If I had driven to the right restaurant or not. I knew emediatly that I was not coming back to this place again.
Long story short, I walked out empty handed and still hungry. Oh yeah, and a little bummed out as well.
… moreA woman at the counter asked me If I had driven to the right restaurant or not. I knew emediatly that I was not coming back to this place again.
Long story short, I walked out empty handed and still hungry. Oh yeah, and a little bummed out as well.