Cerritos

43137 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly - 20152
158 reviews
Tacos American Salvadoran
(703) 327-0052

First time back here after a long hiatus. Cerritos is not much to look at from the outside...or the inside. It looks like a run down highway greasy spoon restaurant. Parking lot is unstructured gravel with potholes.The restaurant is extremely popular with local immigrants, and it was still crowded for lunch at 2pm on a Tuesday.The authentic Salvadoran food is amazing. I got the fajita mixta with mouthwatering chicken and steak. The steak was somewhat fatty, but that's not at all unusual for taqueria's. It came with grilled green pepper and onions, refried beans and rice, salad, a grilled chile pepper, and two corn tortillas.Seeing the food arrive was kind of breathtaking. The plate is beautifully arranged, and my first thought was, "How am i going to eat all that?" Im glad i forgot to order a pupusa.I ordered the fruit cocktail drink, a mixture of fresh tropical juices topped with pineapple, grapes, apples, peaches, mango, and melon. It was very refreshing.The service was fast, courteous, and attentive. Prices were good, but i got one of their most expensive dishes.I would have given it 4.5 stars if i could, but 4 was too low. If you dont mind shaky tables and cracked floors, you will enjoy the food. Im looking forward to coming back for breakfast one day.

So much delicious food for a great price! I wanted to try a little bit of everything (minus the White Claws) and all this food for about $60 which took almost 3 days to finish. Ordered in person so we could look at the menu (posted pictures of those separately)

Waiting for 45 minutes for my food been served, but not happen, if I mention that we ask for black coffee 2 times and the 2 times that come mixed with milk, and cold!Today We just decide to give the 3rd opportunity to this place, but many ones know this is just famous for the old cocineras was here long time ago, but now it’s just keep the name! At the time, they must be clean the tables and use the right products for mopping the floor. Im not pretending they must be perfect, of course not, but again this is the 3rd time we went here and every time is something nasty that make me regret to come.Just remember this, Cerritos guys, i left $5 for the 2 wrong coffees you serve at the nasty table.Should i recommend the food from this place, not against the service is too bad, before they had good food, bad service, now, bad service + bad food. Just take ur own adventure, but be aware!

First time here and I must say the staff were amazing! The food came at a great time and tasted so good!

The carne asada is my favorite and I only get my pupusas from here. Great place with great people

Just ordered pupusas revueltas (chicharrón y queso). What I got was chicken. Worst pupusas I have tasted.

Food was excellent. Service was on point.

Unassuming / no frills place off the side of the road. Tasted like a grandmother was in the back cooking up the food with lots love. The Papusas, fresh juices, and CHICKEN SOUP were amazing. Also tried tacos, hen, and Carne Asada. Definitely will be back.

If they could only maintain the building with AC rather than ceiling fans, that would be a nice place to dineinn. The food is great, also the staff.

Very nice food always fresh and hot.servers are very polite.