La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria

Note: The owner or a representative of this business has not yet completed the verification process

See more Terms of Service

4.5

( 8 reviews )

Specialty Food, Delis, Sandwiches

Closed 11:00 AM - 08:30 PM See Hours

2907 Arlington Dr, Alexandria, VA 22306, United States

+1 7371-708-07

La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria is a renowned brand that offers a delightful culinary experience rooted in Mexican flavors. With its charming bakery and vibrant taqueria, the brand has become a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike. La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria takes great pride in serving an array of mouthwatering pastries, cookies, and traditional Mexican delicacies such as tres leches and pupusas. The menu also features delectable tacos, including birria tacos and barbacoa, as well as sopes and lengua dishes. Every dish is prepared with utmost care, ensuring an authentic taste that transports customers to the streets of Mexico. La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria continuously strives to provide a memorable dining experience with its warm and welcoming ambiance, coupled with exceptional service.

Amenities and More

Dine-in
Delivery
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Healthy options
Lunch
Toilets
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Small plates
Casual
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Breakfast
Solo dining
Great dessert
Comfort food
Quick bite
Breakfast

Reviews

4.5/5

8 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 stars

Savage cabage

March 22, 2024

The best authentic Mexican food! I finally went after a friend (who goes 2-3x a week) kept recommending this place and so happy I went. The food is incredibly delicious and very well-priced! This is a family-owned business for over 20 years and I will absolutely be back! The breakfast burrito is probably my favorite and after eating only half I’m very full and have a ton of leftovers:). Major thank you and shout out to the Benitez family!

B. darius b.

March 22, 2024

Some of the most delicious tacos I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. Tacos are loaded up with very fresh toppings. I got the carnitas and asada + birria tacos and they did not disappoint. The asada taco was very well seasoned. More impressive was the carnitas taco which was very tender; you can taste the juices embracing every surface of the pork as it latches on the same way on your taste buds. Though a bit pricier, the birria tacos were worth it because they were very hot and crispy on the outside, and flavorful on the inside, especially when you dip the sauce. Every bite was filled with melted cheesy tender meat engulfed in a rich, flavorful broth. Very fairly priced and generous portions. I’ll for sure be taco'ing here again.

Na na

March 22, 2024

A lot of the food here is great and I’ve been there 4-5 times already. There’s plenty of parking for this low-key, out-of-the-way place so you’ll have no problems with a visit. The cashier is very friendly and helpful. It not a restaurant but more a cafe and very relaxing. My wife loves the sopa de res and has had it a few times. My son had the California burrito tonight and I’ve had it before as well; it doesn’t disappoint. I tried the tacos and think this is where they miss the mark. But the food is good. I also like their tortas.

Ashleigh furry

March 22, 2024

Amazing experience and strong recommendation! This place is a casual Mexican eatery in the absolute best sense. The man working the counter was really relaxed and friendly to talk to, giving it a real small-business and home-cooked vibe. The food itself was fantastic! I got the pastor burrito, and thought it was delicious. My only comment is perhaps a little bit too much rice in the mix, which led to some bites being mostly rice. The vanilla cream donut (I believe it was called an empanada de leche) was amazing as well! Prices are quite good as well for this area! Overall I highly recommend and will definitely be back. Some of the best Mexican food in this part of the country!

Amy xu

March 22, 2024

Authentic Mexican food without breaking the bank! I’ve tried all the tacos on the menu and they’re noticeably made with high quality ingredients. Staff is courteous and always provides service with a smile. Great place to try if you’re in the Alexandria area!

Drew ski

March 22, 2024

We've been here a few times and I can't believe I haven't written a review yet. We've really enjoyed everything we've had. The first things that brought me here was seeing a variety of tortas and also a California burrito. The California burrito is massive and delicious. It's so large that it's hard to get all the fillings into one bite, but if that's the biggest "complaint" it's not a problem. The tortas are nice and I usually go for the breaded beef. The little things push it higher, like the fact that the beef is tender enough to bite through. This might sound silly, but I've had tortas with the breaded beef where it's a little more firm and instead of being able to bite through, it pulls out the whole piece of meat when you bite it. This last time I grabbed a piece of bread pudding and regret I didn't get at least a second one. Lightly warmed it was so nice and I also wish I had some ice cream or custard to go with it.

Noah talley

March 22, 2024

Bought a Dulce de Leche pie and it was growing mold. Didnt see it until my husband said it taste funny. Saw the mold through the plastic container from the other side of the room. I will never eat here or buy anything from here again.

Valerie vail

March 22, 2024

I've been here a few times... Out of all the "Mexican" places around here, this one gets closest to the mark. The SO and I have ordered tamales, tacos, and tortas here, and it's always reminded us of home. The green salsa is so good and packs a light punch. If you don't entertain the idea of some flavorful salsa on your food, then you should go somewhere else because ranch isn't on the menu. The one thing that I didn't like was the flavor of nutmeg.. or cardamom.. and/or some cinnamon(?) In some of the meats. While I didn't like it, my SO enjoyed it even more. I definitely recommend eating g here or getting takeout if you want something authentic.