Taqueria Sabor Mixteco

Beyond anything we could have expected. Everyone was so warm inviting and knowledgeable about everything. The service was above and beyond. The food was so amazing my friend couldn't stop crying he was have an visceral reaction ro how great it was! This place is a must of you are looking for authentic Mexican food. Or just great food period.

Traditional Mexican dishes, with a focus on Oaxacan specialties. I thought everything we got here was quite delicious. I found the staff to be exceptionally engaging, which enhanced the overall dining experience. They were not only friendly but also incredibly helpful in sharing how Mexicans traditionally enjoy their food. Their recommendations on which sauces to pair with different dishes elevated the flavors even further. The artwork on the walls was really cool, adding a vibrant and cultural touch to the space. If you're looking for a place that serves authentic Mexican food with a welcoming atmosphere this is a great choice.

Everything was cool & then the service went downhill when we asked the server to split our checks. My husband & I on one check, my sister on her own being that she was in town for work & needed the receipt. The guys whole demeanor changed, and he got the nastiest attitude & started telling us about some extra fees they have to pay from splitting checks. This is one of the most normal occurrences in the restaurant industry. Definitely put a bad taste in our mouths & we probably won't be back. The food was ok, nice sized portions, but nothing special flavorwise & when I asked them for a little cup of lime slices, he gave me 2 little tiny dry pieces of lime & had an attitude whilst giving them too me. If it's that serious, charge extra for your precious limes, then maybe we can actually get some with some juice in them.

Stopped here in Wheaton for dinner on my evening bike ride! OMG the tamarind agua fresca was cold, delicious, and refreshing!! Best tamarind juice I've ever had. Lengua and al pastor tacos were on point as well. Fast, friendly, and polite service. Appreciated the joke about parking my bike wrong hahaha. Definitely coming back and would recommend.

This food is authentic and delicious! The people that work there are proud of what they make and happy to talk to you and share about the food and restaurant. It was such a nice experience. The mole was the best I have had! My husband and child loves there meals and we all tried tastes of each other’s dishes. We were not going to get dessert but decided to share a flan…and we were so glad we did. We will definitely be going back.

Great local addition, and some of the most delicious and more authentic Mexican food we have found in the DMV. Very friendly staff, courteous and helpful, wonderful overall atmosphere in a very casual Wheaton dining spot. We loved everything we tried pretty much: Guacamole (Avocado, onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro served with chips) - very fresh and flavorful, and while it could have been a little chunkier, that's just a preference Queso Fundido (Melted Jack cheese, Queso Oaxaca, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and served with corn tortillas) - we added chorizo and it was one of the best versions I have had of this ever. The chorizo was rich and delicious, and the queso itself was so yummy you could just eat it on its own with a spoon. Tlayudas (Pork lard, refried beans, cabbage, lettuce, tomato, avocado and cheese) - again added some of that delicious chorizo and it was an amazing dish. Never had this before, but highly recommended you give it a try. Enough for 3-4 people to share as an app or for one to enjoy it as an entree Enchiladas De Mole (Three traditional mole enchiladas stuffed with chicked served with rice, beans, queso fresco, and radishes) - my wife loved her enchiladas, and the mole was out of this world. Super smokey with the right amount of sweetness and bitterness. My daughter loved her custom bean, cheese, sour cream and guacamole burrito, one of her favorites ever she said. The beans were perfectly done. We tried a couple of tacos too: Al Pastor (Taco filled with marinated pork in adobo and pineapple) - perfection, right out of Mexico City. Suadero (Taco filled with braised beef) - probably the only lowlight for me, just not a fan, tasted a bit too fatty and mild. Phenomenal meal. Can't wait to return or potentially order in again soon!

I have found the perfect authentic Mexican restaurant. The quesdo fundido with chorizo, fantastic. Great cheese pull and delicious. The tacos saudero were yummy and melts in your mouth. Green enchiladas were tasty, tortillas were a bit thin but were good with the enchiladas. Now, onto the Mole Mixteca. The sauce. The sauce! Delicious, flavorful, slightly chocolatey, nutty, a touch of spicy heat finish at the end. Chicken is fork tender and the rice/beans are good too.

Thanks to the amazing review in the Washington post we found this cute restaurant near us. Really good, fresh and authentic food. Super nice service and a relaxed atmosphere. We ate ALL the tacos and we’ll be back to try the other delicious foods. Don’t forget to try their most delicious flan!

I stopped by two weeks ago on a freezing cold and rainy Thursday night. I was happy to be immediately greeted and seated. I've heard so many good reviews about this restaurant and was really excited to finally try it. The place is small inside and no frills but cozy. To start we ordered a mango margarita and a mezcal pineapple-peach margarita. Both good and pretty straight forward. For our appetizer, we got the queso fundido with chorizo to share. It comes with tortillas. It was very good. For our entrees, we got the carne enchilada and the chileajo mixteco. Delicious! The chileajo mixteco came with pork and creamy thick sauce, potatoes, and rice and beans. It looked so great the table next to us immediately asked what it was. The carne enchilada was sizzling, the pork tender, the vegetables perfectly grilled. Our server was attentive and nice. Service was quick and prompt. Overall, we had a really good experience I plan to go back often. I definitely recommend them for anyone looking for great Mexican food.

It is often difficult to find good Mexican food in the DC area. Some places are delicious but expensive and bougie. Others are Salvadoran places that happen to offer pretty mid tacos and burritos. Taqueria Sabor Mixteco is a rare gem: Delicious, unpretentious and actually owned and operated by folks from Mexico, specifically Oaxaca. The service was a little slow when we went, but staff were extremely gracious and they were clearly overwhelmed by a huge surge in customers. I'm glad word is getting out about how good this place is -- More customers means more likely to stay open. The overwhelm did not impact the quality of the food at all. We split a tlayuda for an appetizer. I hadn't had one before and didn't know what to expect. It was delicious and I will definitely get it again next visit. I had the chicken enchiladas with mole and they were delicious. The mole was a little sweeter than what I've had elsewhere -- Apparently this is the Oaxacan variation. My spouse got alambre with chorizo, which I liked even more. I am a bit of a fiend for melted cheese, though. The prices are extremely reasonable, staff is friendly and the flavor is amazing. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Amazing service! We went tonight and had a wonderful server who gave us great recommendations and made our experience feel special. The food was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere was pleasant with warm decor and good music. We were also pleasantly surprised that they do serve beer and cocktails which we didn't see on the website.

My son and I are here a couple weeks ago -- and are still talking about how delicious the food is at the gem of a restaurant tucked away in Wheaton. Everything is made fresh -- even the hot sauce. If you want fresh, light, flavorful tacos, this is the place.

The service and tacos and enchiladas were excellent. They offer an array of agua frescas that are delicious.

Now on our list of favorites in the DMV area and well worth our 45 minute drive to get there (although it's close to the Wheaton Metro station). We thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to Taqueria Sabor Mixteco after reading a review in the Washington Post. No shortcuts in the food prep here, it's obvious that traditional methods are followed, including the beans and salsas. Far above standard taqueria fare. Apolinar Cervantes was a delightful host.