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La Sandia

4.3 (924)

$30 and under

Mexican

7852L Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

To Our La Sandia Tysons Corner Family,

We would like to personally thank you for your loyal support over the last 16 years and for welcoming us so warmly to Tysons Corner.
Unfortunately, we have come to the decision to not renew our lease, and our last day of service will be June 23, 2024.
This is a decision that was very difficult for us to make. We were so fortunate to work with such a wonderful team and have such fantastic guests over the years, you all will be truly missed.
Thank you, La Sandia

Chef Richard Sandoval, internationally recognized as the Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine, elevates Mexican cooking to new heights at La Sandia. Inspired by his culinary mantra of ‘old ways, new hands,’ Chef Sandoval reinterprets traditional dishes with contemporary techniques and skillful presentation.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 893-2222
Website
http://www.eatlasandia.com/tysons-corner/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Catering
Si, we cater! For more information, contact us at dcevents@richardsandoval.com
Private party facilities
Chef Richard Sandoval, internationally recognized as the Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine, elevates Mexican cooking to new heights at La Sandia. Inspired by his culinary mantra of ‘old ways, new hands,’ Chef Sandoval reinterprets traditional dishes with innovative techniques and presentation.

Location
7852L Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Parking details
Parking garages located on both entrances to mall
Public transit
Tyson's Corner Metro; Silver Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Queso Fundido**$14.00
melted oaxaca cheese + chihuahua cheese + salsa roja + salsa verde + chili morita salsa + flour tortillas
Mexican Chicken Wings**$12.00
celery + carrot + choice of blue cheese, ranch, or achiote buffalo
Cantina Nachos$12.00
cheese sauce + crema + beans + pico de gallo + jalapeño
Pozole Soup$10.00
pulled roasted pork + onion + cilantro + avocado + dried chili broth
Mexican Chopped Salad$12.00
romaine lettuce + bacon + roasted corn + egg + panela + tomato + black beans + chickpeas + green onion + avocado dressing
BBQ Chicken Salad$15.00
panela + romaine lettuce + tomato + black beans + corn + crispy tortilla + cilantro ranch dressing
Quesadillas**$12.00
mexican cheese + pico de gallo + guacamole + chipotle mayo
Chicken Flautas**$10.00
black beans + salsa verde + crema fresca + queso pickled jalapeño + lettuce + pickled onion

Tacos

three soft corn or flour tortillas**, mexican rice + beans; substitute lettuce wraps +$3

Chicken Tinga$17.00
lettuce + pico de gallo + crema fresca
Hanger Steak*$19.00
cheese + onion + cilantro + chile de árbol salsa
Veggie$16.00
sautéed mushroom + onion + squash + yellow corn + poblano + cheese
Crispy Shrimp**$18.00
chipotle slaw + salsa verde + pineapple pico de gallo

Chef's Specials

served with rice and refried beans (Dairy)

Carne Asada*$29.00
hanger steak + poblano rajas + refried beans + cheese enchilada + charred tomato salsa
Pork Carnitas$23.00
guacamole + charro beans + corn tortillas + pickled pepper + mexican salsas
Diablo Shrimp$26.00
chipotle tomato sauce + spring grilled onion + chile de árbol
Adobo Seared Salmon*$28.00
grilled corn esquites + chipotle mayo + cotija + pickled chili
Volcano Molcajete*$35.00
shrimp marinade + hanger steak + grilled chicken + pork chorizo + grilled onion + grilled tomato + queso fresco + grilled serrano + tomatillo sauce

Fajitas, Enchiladas Y Burritos

served with rice and refried beans (Dairy)

La Sandia Signature Fajitas**$26.00
bell pepper + onion + guacamole + crema fresca + chimichurri sauce + pico de gallo + flour tortillas
- Choice of Chicken or Steak*$26.00
- Shrimp (Shellfish)$28.00
Chicken Enchiladas$17.00
tomatillo sauce + crema + pickled red onion
Cheese Enchiladas$16.00
mexican cheese + bell pepper sauce + tomatillo sauce + crema fresca + cotija
Birria Enchiladas$20.00
achiote beef barbacoa + cheese + avocado + pickled escabeche + radish
La Sandia Burrito**$18.00
refried beans + rice + lettuce + cheese + crema fresca + salsa; choice of chicken tinga, beef steak or pork carnitas

Sides

Rice & Beans$6.00
Sweet Plantain$6.00
crema
Street Corn$6.00
citrus charred mayo + cheese + tajín

Dessert

add a la mode +$3

Housemade Churros**$10.00
cinnamon + sugar + cajeta + chocolate sauce
Ice Cream (Dairy) or Sorbet (Vegan)$6.00
two scoops

What 924 people are saying

La Sandia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

917 Reviews

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eganist VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was their last day. Exceptional in all the ways.
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HansH
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great experience great service it was amazing
La SandiaResponded on June 23, 2024
We appreciate your feedback! It's fantastic to see that our team at La Sandia left a positive impression. We're committed to ensuring your next visit is 5 star worthy as well. ¡Salud!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I should have taken others reviews more seriously because sadly they were accurate. To sum up our experience it felt as though we were in a small airport restaurant and this was our only sit down option and we just wanted to sit because our flight was delayed. The atmosphere was sad inside, did not match the mall patio eating area. We were seated in a back wall and all I can say was blah. Server was ok, had zero personality and seemed annoyed to be working. This was for a birthday celebration and I asked the hostess for a fun, upbeat person. Maybe she thought we wanted the opposite? Chips were ok, salsa was more like runny water, no bits of tomatoes which what’s the point if you are offering chips and salsa and the salsa just runs off the chip? We ordered the guacamole appetizer and while the portion size was great, the guacamole itself has zero, zero flavor. No spices at all seemed to be used in this recipe. Ordered the vegetable tacos and again, no flavor. Came here for great Latin American flavors and received boring flavorless blah. The side dish or rice was a bit mushy but the black beans were good. We ordered the churros for dessert to celebrate our friend. They seemed freshly fried but you could taste the oil on my lips which was less to be desired. Would have been nice if someone would have explained the 2 sauces that came with the churros and refilled our water. Btw, skip the house margarita. We ordered a pitcher and it was like drinking flavored water. We had high expectations for a fun night. We didn’t let this experience ruin our evening but this is one restaurant that needs an overall in ambiance and flavor.
La SandiaResponded on May 14, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We understand how important ambiance and service are to the overall dining experience, and we apologize that we fell short of creating the fun and engaging atmosphere you were looking forward to. Your comments about the seating arrangement and the level of service provided by our staff have been taken very seriously. We are committed to ensuring our team embodies the warmth and enthusiasm we value, and we will address these concerns directly. We pride ourselves on using quality ingredients and recipes that delight our guests, so it's disappointing to hear your menu choices did not impress. We understand that food preferences differ among individuals and your opinion matters. Your feedback on the salsa, rice, and churros has been shared with our culinary team for review and enhancement. We hope you will consider giving us another chance in the future to provide you with a significantly improved experience that truly reflects the quality and service we aim to offer.
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EatThisAndThat
Virginia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very tasty and it wasn’t too full which contributed to fast service.
La SandiaResponded on April 19, 2024
Thank you for the 5 star rating! It's our top priority to offer not only delectable meals but also an enjoyable and seamless dining experience for all our guests. We believe that a great meal isn't just about the food but also about how it's served. We're looking forward to your next visit, aiming to delight you with both our culinary creations and our attentive service. Thanks again for choosing La Sandia!
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NupurM
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Taste was good but they did not gave complementary chips and salsa to us.
La SandiaResponded on April 8, 2024
Hello Nupur! Thank you so much for your feedback! We do have chips and salsa as a menu option and we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the taste of your dishes. We'd like to make sure every part of your experience with us is delightful and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
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DCO3 VIP
Washington, D.C. Area33 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This place has gone downhill recently. The food is okay, service isn’t great.
La SandiaResponded on April 4, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet the high standards we strive to uphold. We are addressing your comments with our team to ensure that our food and service quality are at their best. We are committed to making improvements and we hope you'll give us another chance to show you the exceptional dining experience La Sandia is known for.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not bad for an east coast Mexican restaurant. The shrimp tacos were good, the carne asada tacos were ok, I didn’t like the marinade but the salsa that came with it was good. The chips and salsa though, it had no flavor or spice which was disappointing. The casa margarita, don’t get it.
La SandiaResponded on February 26, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the shrimp tacos, and we appreciate your comments about the carne asada marinade and our casa margarita. Our goal is to create dishes that delight all of our guests, and we will take your insights into consideration as we continue to refine our flavors and offerings. We are sorry the chips and salsa did not meet your expectations for flavor and spice. We're passionate about delivering a great dining experience and hope to wow you with all our menu items on your next visit to La Sandia!
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ArielB
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistently good food and is a go to place for me and my family.
La SandiaResponded on February 26, 2024
You made our day...Thank you for your 5 star review! We're so glad to see that La Sandia is a favorite of yours. We take pride in providing you with an experience that you'll remember - from the food, to the service, and so much more. Thanks for sharing!
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MariaV
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious, But the margarita pitcher that we got was terrible all you tasted was the juice and No alcohol! Def not worth 35 dollars for it we were very disappointed.
La SandiaResponded on February 21, 2024
Thank you, Maria! We’re thrilled to hear that you found our food delicious, as we take pride in the quality and presentation of our dishes. However, we note your disappointment with your margarita pitcher. We thank you for bringing this to our attention; we’re addressing your concerns with our team to ensure our drink offerings are consistently delightful and worth every sip! We hope that this does not deter you from visiting us again and look forward to providing a more enhanced and enjoyable experience on your next visit!
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JConrad VIP
Chicago / Illinois102 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We arrived for a 5pm "pre-movie" reservation and entered a nearly empty restaurant, only to be guided to a two-topper in the back of the restaurant next to the kitchen door. We asked for a different table, and the second choice was not much better. Finally we requested to be seated on the patio which was accommodated. We understand it was Valentine's day; however, a more appropriate table should have been offered in an empty restaurant. By the time we finished dining, the restaurant was still nearly empty. We enjoy La Sandia but just wanted to point out this seating miss.
La SandiaResponded on March 4, 2024
We're grateful for your feedback. We apologize if the seating arrangements during your last visit did not meet your expectations, especially considering the special occasion of Valentine's Day. It's pleasing to hear that our team was able to accommodate your request to be seated on the patio and that you were able to enjoy your "pre-movie" dinner in the end. However, we acknowledge this could have been handled more gracefully from the start. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and for your continued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Sandia soon and hope you’ll find your next visit much more to your liking!
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La Sandia is rated 4.3 stars by 924 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

7852L Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking garages located on both entrances to mall
Public transit
Tyson's Corner Metro; Silver Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatlasandia.com/tysons-corner/
Phone number
(703) 893-2222
Catering
Si, we cater! For more information, contact us at dcevents@richardsandoval.com
Private party facilities
Chef Richard Sandoval, internationally recognized as the Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine, elevates Mexican cooking to new heights at La Sandia. Inspired by his culinary mantra of ‘old ways, new hands,’ Chef Sandoval reinterprets traditional dishes with innovative techniques and presentation.

La Sandia

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Guacamole

Tableside Guacamole$13.00

Chesapeake Crab Guacamole$16.00

Starters

Queso Fundido**$14.00

Mexican Chicken Wings**$12.00

Cantina Nachos$12.00

Pozole Soup$10.00

Mexican Chopped Salad$12.00

BBQ Chicken Salad$15.00

Quesadillas**$12.00

Chicken Flautas**$10.00

Tacos

Chicken Tinga$17.00

Hanger Steak*$19.00

Veggie$16.00

Crispy Shrimp**$18.00

Chef's Specials

Carne Asada*$29.00

Pork Carnitas$23.00

Diablo Shrimp$26.00

Adobo Seared Salmon*$28.00

Volcano Molcajete*$35.00

Fajitas, Enchiladas Y Burritos

La Sandia Signature Fajitas**$26.00

Chicken Enchiladas$17.00

Cheese Enchiladas$16.00

Birria Enchiladas$20.00

La Sandia Burrito**$18.00

Sides

Rice & Beans$6.00

Sweet Plantain$6.00

Street Corn$6.00

Dessert

Housemade Churros**$10.00

Ice Cream (Dairy) or Sorbet (Vegan)$6.00

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