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Best Mexican Food in Burke

Fajitas and paella from Hector and Ana
Hector cooks, Ana greets you

Hector cooks, Ana greets you

We're a family run and operated restaurant. Hector is the owner and chef, and Ana welcomes you at the door.
Start with the paella

Start with the paella

If you want the Spanish side of the menu, get the paella.
Margaritas from Ana

Margaritas from Ana

The margaritas are a good place to start. The full drink list is on our drinks page.
Find us on Old Keene Mill Road

Find us on Old Keene Mill Road

We're in Burke Town Plaza Center, right on Old Keene Mill Road. If your party is 8 or more, call 703-455-4401 ahead on Fridays and Saturdays.

Uhhhhh-MAZING flavor and service. Had the Tampiqueno and wife had the Texas Lasagne - both were literally stunning experiences 🤩 BE WARNED - this is NOT a texmex place, and while it does have some Americanized dishes on the menu, it is authentic Mexican. Rich flavors and not spicy. Come and enjoy the deep contentment of being satisfied by the genuine Mexican dishes!!!!

Brett K.

Yum! El Pueblo is a well-decorated locally owned and operated hole in the wall restaurant that serves made-to-order delicious dishes! It’s in a strip mall and easy to overlook, but my gosh their food is delicious and the Margaritas are delightful!! I’m a big fan of the fajitas and the yucca was fantastic. Great place for dinner.

MissNoVA

I love coming here for Papusas. They are topped with pickled cabbage and carrots and topped with a savory red sauce. They are so good. The beef enchiladas are delicious as well. The food is freshly made. Wait time is usually about 15-20 mins, but it's always worth the wait. This is a great local spot for margaritas as well.

Lady V.

I've been coming here for several years and love love love this place! The staff is always so kind, the food delicious and margaritas on point! You must try the pork & cheese pupusas with the spicy slaw and red sauce. To die for! Made fresh to order. I ordered a huge amount for staff breakfast to take to my restaurant and they had them ready in no time, packaged very nicely. They also have a secret HOT sauce in the back if you ask for it! Springfield doesn't exactly have a lot to choose from,…

Holly C.

Food is always delicious with large portion sizes! I’m 9 months pregnant and wanted one of their dishes in a burrito. They accommodated and made my day!! Thank you so much!! Hands down my favorite local place! Y’all are the best!

Sarah M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

El Pueblo is known for Mexican food with grilled meats and seafood. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Los Tres: Three enchiladas: beef topped with red sauce, chicken topped with green sauce, and cheese topped with cheese sauce, served with rice, beans, and pico de gallo.
  • Tacos al Carbon: Two tacos stuffed with grilled chicken or steak, served with pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, and lettuce, plus a choice of sour cream or guacamole.
  • El Pueblo Fajitas: A choice of beef or chicken on a bed of sautéed onions, tomatoes, and red and green peppers.
  • Paella Marinara: Clams, shrimp, mussels, and calamari simmered in a saffron and caper sauce and served over rice.
  • Combo Fajitas: Both beef and chicken on a bed of sautéed onions, tomatoes, and red and green peppers.
  • Carne Asada: Steak marinated in special spices and grilled to taste, served with grilled onions, fried plantain, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and homemade tortillas.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Mexican favorites, Salvadoran pupusas, Spanish seafood, and hearty tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas in Burke for dine-in or pickup.

  • Latin American Food: Latin American favorites span pupusas, tamales, grilled meats, seafood, and fried plantains. Examples include Pupusas, Tamales de Pollo, Carne Asada, Lomo Saltado, Fried Plantains, and Camarones al Ajillo.
  • Mexican Food: Mexican dishes range from tacos and enchiladas to pork carnitas, stuffed chiles, and vegetable fajitas. Examples include Tacos Al Carbon, Pueblo's Enchiladas, Carnitas De Cerdo, Chiles Rellenos, and Vegetable Fajitas.
  • Seafood: Seafood takes many forms, including garlic shrimp, scallops, mussels, fish tacos, and seafood paella. Examples include Camarones al Ajillo, Garlic Scallops, New Zealand Mussels, Fish Tacos, and Paella Marinara.
  • Drinks: Pair your meal with juices, sodas, coffee, iced tea, or nonalcoholic tropical drinks. Examples include Orange Juice, Coke, Coffee, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Virgin Margarita, and Virgin Pina Colada.
  • Chicken: Chicken dishes include grilled preparations, creamy sauces, tortilla soup, tamales, and crisp flautas. Examples include Pollo Asado, Pollo A La Crema, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Tamales de Pollo, and Chicken Flautas.

Additionally, explore Tacos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Spanish Food, Burritos, Fajitas, Fish, Salads, Desserts, Steak, Tamales, Juices, Salvadoran Food, Tapas, Ice Cream, Soups, Tea, Smoothies, Pupusas, and Tostadas.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout

Do you offer catering?

Yes! El Pueblo offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Burke, Belleair, Burke Centre, Avon Forest, Fairfax Park, Homewood, South Run, West Springfield, Cardinal Forest, Sideburn, Fairwood Acres, Kings Park, Kings Park West, Red Fox Forest, Keene Mill Manor, Chapel Acres, Pohick Hills, Westview Hills, Little Run Estates, and Ravensworth.

Our location

Map showing the location of El Pueblo on 9550 Old Keene Mill Rd in Burke
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