Tipicos Doña Gloria Restaurant

This is a hole in the wall restaurant with decent authentic food. There are pictures of their menu in the photo section. The preparation of the food is on point. My children really enjoyed the tacos. Their Lomo Saltado has the same flavor but the fries were a bit soggy. Still overall we definitely expect to be back for the authentic tacos and to try more of their menu.

I just tried to order carry out. The lady who answered did not understand English and hung up on me without any attempt at communication. She did not even bother to explain in Spanish or broken English that she couldn’t speak English. I then called a second time and got the same result.
I then called their sister restaurant in Herndon (Tipicos Gloria Restaurant). That lady also did not speak much English, but between her limited English and my limited Spanish, I was able to successfully make an order.
If only the lady at the Sterling place was as friendly.

Pesimo servicio. 2 veces x semana paso comprando baliadas catrachas. Y un café para llevar siempre … Pero estas enpleadas me dan café frio. Cuando les pido que me lo calienten me hacen una gran cara de enojadas

I want to give this place five stars but there were a few things that I didn’t like food wise. The environment is very casual maybe even less than that, you don’t have to worry about putting on a nice pair of jeans to go eat here. I usually don’t go in until late night when they are about to start closing in an hour. It usually is pretty empty but I’ve only gone on weeknights so I don’t know how their weekends are like.
The parking is tucked behind the other side of CVS and Laser Nation, it’s more of an open rectangle parking lot. I could see someone being able to back out a bit too much and hit the person behind them but I haven’t had that problem.
The food was great. I love the steak tacos that they serve, it’s a very generalized option but you can’t wrong with the tacos here. I also do enjoy their carne asada, the flat steak is very tender and it’s greatly flavored. The rice is moist but a there is a hint of sweetness (don’t think sugar teeth hurting sweet, just a small hint). I also do enjoy their pasteles, it’s filled with potatoes, peas, and I think shredded chicken, it’s a bit crunchy on the outside. Their papusa is okay but I enjoy them elsewhere. And I don’t recommend the tamal con pollo because all you are really eating a very mushy corn floured tamal with one small chunk of chicken breast.
Overall, I do keep going back to the place and enjoy myself with great flavorful tacos. So, you should try it too, it doesn’t hurt to try.

Wanted to try something new and the reviews were good. Walked in and the music was very loud. So loud that myself and the women behind the counter were having trouble hearing each other.
They do have the menus in English and Spanish which was nice.
The women behind the counter was some what helpful. I ordered three steak tacos to go. Waited at the bar for my order. When the women came out she handed me my order without saying a word or even looking at me. The tacos were good. Wasn’t completely impressed with the place, but I will give the place another shot.

Great steak chimichanga prepared for take out right before closing time. Still really hot by the time I made it to my hotel, it was perfect, the fried tortilla still flexible but without a trace of oil. Served with rice, avocado, beans, and a small salad. Restaurant may be difficult to locate if driving in Sterling Blvd., it is right behind CVS.

This place is awesome! You can taste the passion in the food. It’s clean and the staff is always friendly. I had Papusas. They are amazing.

Craving a Central American breakfast/​lunch/​dinner? go to Gloria’s!
My two friends, husband and I went to «el rinconsito de sabor» for some home made style breakfast, the last time I was there I waited almost 45 minutes for our food (9 tacos 9 pupusas) and they were NOT busy, went there today the line was too long and I was trying to eat today not next week so we scooted on over to Gloria’s, #1 the ladies were VERY nice the menu is very clear (pictures) and the prices are decent.
Since no one had created a profile for them on Unilocal I did, by the time I was done (10 minutes tops) our food was out! Hot fresh and delicious, I’ve posted pictures, the dishes are HUGE! so if you want some delicious home made Central American food go here! I will not be returning to «el rinconsito» since this place is MUCH BETTER nicer faster fresher, the pupusas hands down, AMAZING! they stuff those suckers up! Just go .so GOOD!