Ajo y Oregano

The food was excellent, everything was juicy and tasty. The attention, even though we arrived without a reservation and about to close, was excellent, the drinks were delicious and I loved the presentation of the food, very Dominican and I'm not Dominican but I love mofongo and it's one of the best I've ever eaten.

Great atmosphere, it is tight but I felt comfortable. Food was delicious! Everything was on point! Service was great, servers were friendly.

I drove all the way to Virginia Beach to experience this incredible restaurant, and let me tell you, it exceeded all my expectations! The food was absolutely delicious, and the aesthetic took me on a nostalgic journey back to my childhood in the Dominican Republic. Our server, Malvin, was not only professional but also incredibly accommodating, making our dining experience unforgettable. The best part? Every single dish was bursting with amazing flavors! The appetizers and main course were simply exquisite. Trust me, you won't want to miss this place. I can't wait to return to Ajo y Oregon—it's a must-visit!

Although we had tried take out in the past, this was the first time our family of four (including a 1.5 year old and 2.5 year old) dined at Ajo & Oregano. To say that we were pleasantly surprised would be an UNDERSTATEMENT! Since we live in the neighborhood, we decided to pop in on a Sunday (day before Labor Day) afternoon. Although the place was absolutely buzzing, we were seated immediately and accommodated with a place to put our double stroller + offered a high chair. (Anyone with young children knows that this goes a long way for a restaurant to ensure that you feel welcomed and not like a burden for “having the audacity” dine with your little ones.) The ambiance was colorful, vibrant, and definitely had a welcoming feel, as if you were transported to the island and eating at a local restaurant. Loved that and the beautiful mural on the wall! Now, on to the FOOD! We were super hungry so we ordered a number of menu items and were NOT disappointed by a single thing. Our meal included calamari ($15), mofonguitos de pollo ($14) for our appetizers, and Churrasco in chimi sauce ($33) and Fried Seabass Filet in Homemade Coconut Sauce ($17) for entrees. The portions were seriously MASSIVE! Needless to say we had leftovers that somehow tasted even better the next day! We ordered the chicken tenders for our 2yo which included a side of white rice and red beans and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't typical (frozen) chicken tenders that you'd expect. They had actually made them fresh, and it was toddler approved! All in all, we had a wonderful experience and you should visit too to experience the same. We can't wait to return for more drinks, comida, and vibes!

Amazing food! Amazing ambiance! Amazing service! Staff was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious authentic dominican, and the decor broughy heartwarming memories of what the real dominican lifestyle feels like. Will definitely be going back. Highly recommended!

One of my favorite things here is the mofonguito. Every dish here is well executed, but I can’t skip the mofonguitos. The dinks are awesome as well, I like the coco en llamas and the popi lychee is another lighter choice. The casave from the appetizers is sooo good and because it’s made with cassava it’s a great gluten free option. Did I mention that mofonfo is made out of plantains? Which makes it gluten free as well. My server Juan Jose was extremely pleasant and attentive.

My co-workers brought me here to celebrate my graduation. The staff was really nice and let me sit and wait for them even though they were an hour late. The food was AMAZING! 10/10 recommend, taste and presentation was awesome. I gave it four stars for atmosphere because it was insanely hot inside and we found out the air conditioning was out of service, other than that I would definitely return.

I LOVE going to Ajo & Oregano so much! Especially when I miss my mom's cooking but don't want to deal with her nagging, lol. It's a true sense of home and the staff is not rude. I like the service. I know the last time I came they had valet parking, and depending on what time you go, you might get lucky and be able to park your car. I'm super picky with my mofongo, my churrasco, and my habichuelas and they never mess it up. I have no complaints. The cups they give you are the traditional silver jugs that almost ever Dominican has in their house, lol. Good music, good food, good atmosphere. I come here with my two kids all the time. :)