MexiCali Blues

Address:

2933 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Phone:

(703) 812-9352

Hours:

Mon: 11am-10pm
Tue: 11am-10pm
Wed: 11am-11:30pm
Thu: 10:30am-11:30pm

Fri: 11am-2am
Sat: 11am-2am
Sun: 11am-10pm

Cuisine:

BBQ

Nice to Know:

Good For Kids Yes
Noise Level Average
Parking Street
Smoking Outdoor
Wifi No
Accepts Credit Cards Yes

Good For Groups Yes
Recommended Meal Lunch, Dinner
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Background

Other Details:

While conjuring up the idea of opening a Salvadorian-Mexican restaurant in 1997, many ideas were tossed around amongst a group of friends. They quickly reached a consensus that this was not going to be your typical Tex-Mex restaurant. The main differences: fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, an easy-going atmosphere, and a great name. Today, although some of the group of friends has moved on, two of the original owners, Karen Orlando and Ricardo Iglesias, believe that these qualities continue to make their restaurant, Mexicali Blues, a success. Established in the summer of 1998, Mexicali Blues, with its windowed walls and colorful, fun atmosphere has been a local neighborhood favorite since its inception. Much of the traditional décor in the restaurant was brought personally from El Salvador by Ricardo, and even the recipe for their fluffy tamales are named after the woman who brought them to Mexicali, Juana, Rick's own mom. If Ricardo is responsible for the delicious food and family in the kitchen, Karen provides a friendly face out front to make sure she and the staff, work quickly and efficiently, to insure all your needs are met.

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