Best Mexican/Central American in Prince William?

[johntannerbbq (john tanner)]

A synchronized ice skating tournament will take us down to Prince William County with time for a lunch. I expect that the area is strong on authentic Mexican/Central American restaurants. Which are the best? Or is there something else terrific that we need to try. Indoor seating is essential this time of year.
Many thanks!

[Steve (from DC)]

Hope I’m not too late. I am surprised I didn’t notice this earlier.

Prince WiIliam County is enormous. Stretches from Haymarket to Quantico, 45 minutes apart. So not even close to being the same area.

If you are talking about the Southern portion of PWC, in Woodbridge my favorite place is Rahama, a Ghanaian place. I’d go for the red red, which is a big meal with several components….

Rahama African, Ghanaian in Woodbridge, VA

Aside from chains and maybe a few bars, Mexican and Ghanaian food seem to have a foothold in Woodbridge. I tried out Rahama for counter service, though there is a sign that warns you that it’s not fast food and to expect a wait. From the large menu, we chose peanut soup with fufu and red red. Fufu is a typical African starchy blob with the sole purpose of soaking up food that is rich and liquidy, which in this case was a peanut soup with a ton of palm oil. It was a well crafted soup with so…

[johntannerbbq (john tanner)]

Thanks, Steve. It appears that La Jarochita in Manassas is the most popular. Doug Herbert and I ate at the one in Arlington - La Jarochita#2 - I posted on it – and it certainly has an authentic menu. Others in contention are La China Poblano and El Garage, both in Manassas.

[Steve (from DC)]

The tacos de suadero are my favorite at La Jarochita. Though since I have that in the Arlington location, I’ve not been inclined to visit the Manassas one.

I see that they have chilaquiles at El Garage. FYI, my son who was just in Puebla said the default version is with roast chicken and mole poblano.