El Gavilan Restaurant

8805 Flower Ave, Silver Spring - 20901
119 reviews
Salvadoran Latin American Tex-Mex
(301) 587-4197

I normally do not like to write bad reviews for small businesses, however, my experience at this restaurant was terrible. Yesterday afternoon, my family and I wanted to try this restaurant because it is local. We entered the premises, and waited to be seated. Once we were seated, a waitress approaches our table. Instead of greeting us, she makes a remark to my mother about another customer who had been drinking too much. Then, she proceeds to take our order for drinks. This was already the first red flag.As we are waiting for our food, another waitress comes to our table trying to take our order. We informed her that another waitress had already taken our order. There was clearly a miscommunication there. After this encounter, our drinks finally arrive. The drinks themselves were so flavorless that it felt like we were just drinking coconut milk. As we are drinking our drinks and waiting for our food, we see a lady approaching our table. The lady then THROWS UP NEXT TO OUR TABLE to the point where I felt the splashes of her throw up on my arm.A waitresses then asks what happens, and immediately gets the mop. She pours half a bottle of fabuloso cleaner on the floor. At this point, we should have walked out because not one waitress asked if we wanted to move tables. I had to politely ask them to move us tables because we were uncomfortable sitting next to that mess.The worst part of it all was that our waitress never checked up on us. Our food arrived once we switched tables, but she did not even bring the food. Our waitress also had the audacity to stand there and gossip with other employees, but not check up on us.It took me 30 minutes to get our check which was ridiculous. I tried to make eye contact with our waitress, but she never bothered to assist us. I had to pin down another waitress to obtain the check. We noticed that multiple waitresses came to check up on the table next to us, but that is such a shame. The employees at this restaurant neglect customers which can really hurt a business.For anyone wanting to visit this restaurant, please save your money and go elsewhere.

I’ve never physically been here. I only order off Uber eats. I have only gotten their fajitas and they are to die for! I’ve ordered the same thing from other near my restaurants and this one for sure is the best. Steak is always tender and flavorful.A little more pricier than the other places.. but we’ll worth it.

Got to try that Santa Fe Steak Burrito, the combo of skirt, beans, peppers with the enchilada sauce and cheese is my all time favorite Burrito.

Great customer service , food is delicious here !!Thanks Beatris for you great customer service her is doing amazing job!!

Yucca con chicharon is Excellent! The service was on point. I shall return. I was made to feel at home.

Terrible service we was sit down we wait about 20 mins to get someone they would pass by and not bother if we was taking care or anything, it wasn’t busy they were talking. The food quality was very poor expect better service not the same how it was before my family love this place but after this we would definitely not recommend it

Very nice place and great food

There’s games for kids outside the food is fantastic The service there is really nice 100% recommend for people that haven’t gone

The food was delicious but the service was terribly slow. I would definitely recommend their meats they have lots of flavor. However my waitress never checked up on me. I had to sit and wait like 5 min to ask for silverware. I wanted to order another drink but nothing....then asked someone else for a box and waited 10 min for the bill then waited I don't know how long for them to collect it while watching her just stand there talking and then just relaxing. I would understand if the place was busy but only 2 other tables were there at the time. Definitely suggest having the exact amount of cash if you go there just so you can leave faster.

One of the most underrated restaurants in Montgomery County that I've been to in 17 years. Took my daughter here, sat outside and there was a giant connect 4 to play with. She had a cheese quesadilla that she enjoyed (and she's not a good eater). I had the Drunken Burrito and a house margarita. The outdoor spaces are well thought out, high quality furniture and unique.We will definitely be back a bunch!