Cerritos, nestled in Chantilly, VA, is a vibrant Salvadoran restaurant that delivers a delightful culinary experience. The menu showcases a range of popular plates, such as the Burrito De Camarón ($13.88), Burrito De Carne ($12.88), and the mouthwatering Camarones A La Plancha ($22.85). Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients, emphasizing bold flavors typical of Salvadoran cuisine. One of the standout offerings is the Camarones En Crema ($24.85)—a creamy shrimp dish that strikes the perfect balance between richness and zest. The Grilled Shrimp offers a smoky char, while the Carne Asada ($21.85) reveals tender, marinated meat that's simply irresistible. Vegetarian options like the Burrito Vegetariano ($11.88) ensure that every palate is catered to. Desserts like Flan ($5.25) and Tres Leches ($5.75) provide a sweet finish, leaving diners with a satisfying conclusion to their meals. The casual yet inviting atmosphere makes Cerritos an ideal spot for families and friends alike. In my visit, the attention to detail in each dish resonated deeply. The authenticity and warmth of Salvadoran flavors at Cerritos not only comfort but also ignite the senses, making it a must-visit for anyone craving a genuine taste of El Salvador.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Cerritos
Freddy Solis
May 5,2025
The food was delicious, I love the chicken soup the chicken had a great taste. The entrance and exit into the parking lot are a bit difficult due to the traffic speed in this part of the road.
Marco T. Alemán
Apr 28,2025
Classic Sunday Place To Visit and Enjoy a Delicious Soup
Paul Kim
Apr 13,2025
We arrived at closing to pickup an order. Though we missed our window, the restaurant bent over backwards to help us and make us feel valued, so Service Excellent. The food portions were generous, so Quantity Excellent. Fighting the temptation to eat while driving, we were rewarded with still warm and excellent tasting food at home, so Quality Excellent. The place looks to be a family business, which we should be supportive of, especially one that cares about their customers, provides good value, and great quality. The next time we're there will probably be for a sit down. The place looks family friendly and if our first visit is an indication of what's to come, the whole family will be happy. Thank you!
Puddin Tain
Apr 8,2025
Food is exceptional! BY FAR the best El Salvadorian Restaurant I've ever come across! This restaurant ranks the highest of ALL my reviews over the years! Staff is wonderful.....SO HELPFUL! Thank you Jenny, Dennis and Tony! And congrats with the opening of the 2nd restaurant! It will no doubt be as successful as the 1st!
J.M. Soto Dls Santos
Mar 18,2025
This place was so good the atmosphere is great the people are amazing service is beyond what I expected, the place is very good , the parking lot is not so good make sure bring truck or van small cars my get hurt same as sedans , other then that great place , definitely will return.
Hanna P.
Mar 15,2025
So much delicious food for a great price! I wanted to try a little bit of everything (minus the White Claws) and all this food for about 60 which took almost 3 days to finish. Ordered in person so we could look at the menu (posted pictures of those separately)
Rob Miller
Mar 13,2025
First time back here after a long hiatus. Cerritos is not much to look at from the outside...or the inside. It looks like a run down highway greasy spoon restaurant. Parking lot is unstructured gravel with potholes. The restaurant is extremely popular with local immigrants, and it was still crowded for lunch at 2pm on a Tuesday. The authentic Salvadoran food is amazing. I got the fajita mixta with mouthwatering chicken and steak. The steak was somewhat fatty, but that's not at all unusual for taqueria's. It came with grilled green pepper and onions, refried beans and rice, salad, a grilled chile pepper, and two corn tortillas. Seeing the food arrive was kind of breathtaking. The plate is beautifully arranged, and my first thought was, "How am i going to eat all that?" Im glad i forgot to order a pupusa. I ordered the fruit cocktail drink, a mixture of fresh tropical juices topped with pineapple, grapes, apples, peaches, mango, and melon. It was very refreshing. The service was fast, courteous, and attentive. Prices were good, but i got one of their most expensive dishes. I would have given it 4.5 stars if i could, but 4 was too low. If you dont mind shaky tables and cracked floors, you will enjoy the food. Im looking forward to coming back for breakfast one day.
Judith
Feb 21,2025
We came to this place for dinner, admittedly a bit late, maybe 35 min before closing, but the servers and owner were all so kind and gracious. They were very friendly and the food was very delicious. We asked for a few recommendations, so we ordered pupusas (my fav), hen soup, fajitas, and many more dishes. I really liked that no dish was overly salty, and I really loved that the portions here are huge and thus very well worth the price. I have enough left over for dinner tomorrow! Price is also rather cheap compared to other establishments I've visited. I also love supporting small businesses, so it's worth coming here for good food at a good price.
Reviews For Cerritos