EL TIPICO Mexican Restaurant- VA

664 South Pickett St.
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Phone: 703-370-3581
Hours: Wed - Mon: 10:30am - 1:30am
Tues: 10:30am - 11:00pm

This neat restaurant in Alexandria, VA is heaven for Mexican-Salvadorean-Bolivian food fans. I came across it on my way driving to the UPS store. I don't dine-in but do carry-out because I find the place a little "stuffy". The food, however, is rated five stars!

If you are a little adventurous, I highly recommend Tacos de lengua which is beef tongue tocos served with cilantro, onions, and pico degallo (salsa). The beef tongue, however, is rather fatty and has its own unique taste, smell, and texture that is very different than other parts of the cow. As bad as it sounds, I enjoyed the dish a lot.

My favorite here is cheese pupusa (pupusas de queso) which, to me, looks like o'regular pancake stuffed with cheese.

If you like soup, they serve a few that would pass as a meal. I recommend Sopa De Res which is lightly spiced beef stew with plantains, cassava root (yuca)

This restaurant caters to mostly latino clientele. Karaoke nights are from Thursday to Monday 8:30pm to 1:00 am. So I would avoid the crowds if you are not into Spanish Karaoke.