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Welcome to La Prensa Tacos & Tapas
La Prensa Tacos & Tapas is the go-to spot for real Mexican food in Sterling, Virginia. Located at 21305 Windmill Parc Dr Ste. 140, our restaurant serves locals, families, and anyone who loves authentic Mexican dishes. Our casual, clean space and friendly staff make every visit relaxing and fun.
Authentic Mexican Menu: Tacos, Birria, Carnitas
Our menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy classic tacos, hearty bowls, cheesy quesadillas, and flavorful enchiladas. Tapas dishes let you try multiple favorites in one meal. Every dish is made fresh with quality ingredients and attention to detail. Kids and adults alike find meals they love, and our menu changes seasonally to include new options for all tastes.
Spanish-Inspired Tapas & Shareable Plates
Small plates, bold flavors. Explore our selection of traditional and reimagined tapas, crafted for sharing and perfect for pairing with your favorite wine or cocktail.
Happy Hour and Craft Cocktails
Come for Hora Feliz, our happy hour Monday through Thursday, 4 PM to 6 PM. Enjoy $4 classic tacos, $7 white or red sangria, $8 classic margaritas, and $9 flavored margaritas. It’s a great way to enjoy drinks, snacks, or a light meal after work or with friends.
Easy and Quick Ordering
Ordering from La Prensa is fast and simple. Call us or use our online system for takeout or delivery. You can also dine in and enjoy your favorite dishes in a relaxed setting. Every item is prepared fresh, so meals are ready quickly without losing quality.
📸 Fresh and Flavorful Mexican Food
Check out our favorite dishes, made fresh every day. From tacos to tapas, every meal is full of flavor and ready to enjoy.
Tacos & Mexican Catering for Special Events
La Prensa Tacos & Tapas offers catering for parties, office events, and celebrations. Our menu is customizable for any event size. From small lunches to large parties, enjoy fresh Mexican dishes delivered on time and ready to serve.
Our Service Areas
La Prensa Tacos & Tapas proudly serves fresh, authentic Mexican food and catering throughout:
📍 Sterling, VA
📍 Ashburn, VA
📍 Dulles, VA
📍 Loudoun County, VA.
We're here to make every gathering delicious, convenient, and memorable.
Book Your Spot in Advance
Plan ahead with a reservation to make your visit smooth and enjoyable. Reserve a table for lunch, dinner, or happy hour and ensure your group has space in our friendly dining area.
Cooking Classes
Join Chef de Cuisine Tomas Lobato for a two-hour cooking class and learn to make Mexican dishes at home. Classes are fun and interactive, giving you hands-on experience. You’ll leave ready to recreate tacos, quesadillas, and tapas dishes in your kitchen.
Restaurant near Dulles Airport
We are open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 9.30 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8 PM. Stop by to enjoy our menu, take part in a cooking class, join happy hour, or order delivery. La Prensa makes Mexican food easy, fresh, and convenient for everyone in Sterling, VA.
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Catering
Delivery
Takeout
Dine In
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Happy Hour
Great Cocktails
Kids' Menu
La Prensa Tacos & Tapas Rewards
Join our rewards program, earn points every time you order online and redeem your points for free food!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
Tacos are the focus of the menu, filled with ingredients like short rib, shrimp, steak and pork.
- Birria Taco: Short rib with salsa adobo and salsa lobato, topped with crema, queso fresco, cilantro, onion and red cabbage.
- Korean Beef Bulgogi Taco: Korean style beef in a ginger soy marinade, finished with gochujang aioli, kimchi and green onions.
- Camaron Taco: Shrimp comes with salsa matcha, guacamole and chile negra aioli, plus queso fresco, crema, cilantro, onion and red cabbage.
- Carne Taco: Steak paired with nopal ensalada, queso fresco and salsa pasilla, plus red cabbage, cilantro and onion.
- Tinga Taco Classic: Chicken tinga with salsa verde, red cabbage, onion and cilantro.
- Al Pastor Taco Classic: Pork with roasted pineapple and salsa roja, topped with red cabbage, onion and cilantro.
See the full menu here.
What are you known for?
We are known for Churros, Shrimp Fajitas, Shrimp, Cocktails, Empanadas, Birria Tacos, Breakfast Burrito, Burritos, Catering, Sopes, Chicken Fajitas, Chilaquiles, Rice Bowl, Birria Burritos, Pico De Gallo, Margaritas, Chicken Empanadas, Quesadilla, Vegetarian Food, Tostadas, Chef-owned Mexican Restaurant, Queso Fundido, Chimichurri, Birria Pizza, Carnitas, Al Pastor Burrito, Tres Leches Cake, Mole, Birria, Latin America Food, Huevos Rancheros, Nachos, Flautas, Enchiladas, Soup, Happy Hour, Cocktail Bar, Tapas, Mexican Food, Guacamole, and Tamales
Do you offer catering?
Yes! La Prensa Tacos & Tapas offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events. Our catering menu features our taco favorites, available for pickup or delivery.
Visit our catering page for more information.
What payment methods do you accept?
When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Services & amenities
Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.
Do you have outdoor seating? Yes, we have outdoor seating.
Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Do you have Wi-Fi? Yes, we have Wi-Fi.
Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Dulles Town Center, Sterling, Kincora, Countryside, Sterling Park, Potomac Falls, Cascades, Ashburn, Sugarland Run, Broad Run Farms, One Loudoun, University Center, Oak Grove, Dranesville, Lowes Island, Herndon, Ryan, Leighs, Hutchison, and Moorefield Station.
Anything else?
We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant
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