Los Cuates is steps above your typical burritos-in-a-box generic-menu Mexican place while still feeling cozy, unpretentious, and homey. The chile relleno was absolutely amazing. The dish proudly proclaims it's superiority as it comes out as a barrel-chested magnum-sized pepper with a clearly crisped batter. This is not a limp, sad pepper like so many others. The cheese inside is of high quality. The light painting of mole sauce takes the relleno to another level of distinction. My wife had the chicken stone bowl: the chicken breast was beautifully flavorful, the cheese toothsome and satisfying, and the jalapeno was exceptionally hot (be careful). The only mixed bag at this place are the chips and salsa. The chips are effervescent in how thin and crinkly crispy they are while the salsa is very chunky and difficult to scoop with such a delicate, papery chip.
The tostones and empanadas are delicious and completely recommended. However some of their products might be a little bit overpriced.
Stopped in for my usual strawberry margarita, and as usual, they had it ready for me almost before I sat down. These guys are outstanding.
Only sent half of my ubereats order. Ubereats wanted to cancel the order and have me reorder. I cancelled order, deleted ubereats and will not order from this restaurant again.
I wasn't expecting much because of the name but this place is lovely and charming. It's the 2nd best dining experience I've had in my 6 day visit to DC. The interior has the appropriate amount of mood and decorative lighting and the decorating is very classy. Our server was genteel and informative. The dishes we ordered were delicious and so well presented. It was a little warm inside but we cooled ourselves off with the refreshing ice water.