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Tapas, Tacos & More - La Prensa, Sterling, VA

La Prensa

4.5
4.5
22 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Another unique restaurant by Chef Santosh Tiptur!

We Believe that food is a conversation of life and want to recreate that dialogue through our ingredient-focused menu. Specializing in gourmet tacos, La Prensa offers an escape from the ordinary taco joint with an approachable and globally inspired menu featuring fresh ingredients with our signature adventurous mindset. We also Cocktail and Cooking Classes!!

The inspiration behind La Prensa came from studying the art and craft of the skilled cooks and chefs who have used the Prensa de Tortilla for generations. The skills they have passed down have allowed us to create delicious food. We've always believed that to create amazing tastes and flavors you only need a handful of fresh ingredients Whether you want tacos, tapas, or both, we'll connect you with regional cuisine with an inspiring twist accompanied by our hand crafted cocktails or sangrias.

Please join us and experience La Prensa for yourself!

Your La Prensa Team

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Spanish, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 421-4950
  • Website
    http://www.laprensarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Santosh Tiptur

Experiences

  • SALUD! Cocktail Making Class

    USD 75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Please join a 2 hour cocktail making class hosted by our house mixologist. The class begins with a tequila and mezcal tasting. You will learn how to differentiate between blanco, reposado, anejo, and cristalino tequila as well as mezcal. Followed by your choice of 2 tacos. In the last portion of the class you will learn how to make 3 different types of margaritas. And of course you will also get to enjoy them!
    SALUD! Cocktail Making Class photo

Offers

  • La Prensa's Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Join us M-F from 4-6 pm for our festive Happy Hour with tasty margaritas, sangria, and wine! We also offer our small bites menu with nachos, tacos, empanadas, and more!

    La Prensa's Happy Hour! photo

Menu

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What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

22 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We made a reservation for their Valentine's Day special menu. When we arrived it was packed and there's basically nowhere to stand or really check-in. We told one person we had a reservation, but they didn't really do anything . We were able to sit at the bar, so we figured to order a drink while we waited. The bartender didn't even look up, but he kept pouring shots for a couple guys at the bar, and so we sat there without a drink surrounded by dirty dishes for about 45-50 minutes. We saw they sit folks that just walked in, so we had to say something for the 3rd time, which then they finally sat us. Food was good, but their service before sitting was terrible. There was no point making a reservation. Price was a bit high for the amount of food.

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  2. Glenn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the food, service and overall experience. The flavors may not be for everyone.

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  3. Sandra

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I looked up Tapas restaurants near me and La Prensa came up. The reviews looked good so I booked a semi-large party (10 ppl). The atmostphere is casual and prices were reasonable. Everyone raved about the food and the service was wonderful. A couple of people had the octopus dish (cannot remeber the name of it), and they raved about it! I had some of the tappas and everything was absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough - please give it a go!

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  4. Rahib

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. One minor issue - the print on the menu is TINY. Otherwise service was great, friendly and efficient.

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  5. Nancy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious & fun food. I could make a meal with just the small plates but then I would have missed the yummy enchiladas. Make sure to get the fried eggplant chips -- my husband, who won't eat eggplant, had seconds. Can't wait to go back.

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  6. JimT

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The tapas and appetizers were better than the entrees. The tables are too small and the waitress did not remove the used dishes at anytime during the meal which can build up with tapas orders and appetizers. We would return, but stick with the tapas menu.

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  7. LinR

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at La Prensa. The fajitas were great and sizzling! Plenty of food! We will be back. Service was excellent!

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  8. AshburnLocal

    VIP

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Creative menu and very tasty selections. We ordered the chips/salsa/guac as an appetizer. For entrees, we had a Harissa Chicken Rice bowl, a Korean Bulgogi Burrito and steak fajitas. Everything was tasty, and our server was superb. The place is small and the tables are bit awkward, but other than that, it's a great place to go for a casual yet gourmet meal.

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  9. TomD

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great drinks and tapas Friendly service So much more than a taco place

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Incredible food, wonderful service, and the vibes here are always just perfect! You’ll never be disappointed with the food or drinks. This is a have to try and you’ll love place. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants!

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FAQs

La Prensa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 421-4950.

La Prensa is rated 4.5 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Prensa

21305 Windmill Parc Dr Ste 140, Sterling, VA 20166-7041

Additional information

  • Area
    Sterling
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Spanish, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Santosh Tiptur
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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