Benitos Place — Restaurant in Washington

I ordered Honduran tacos (fried flautas) and one torta (sandwich) on 8/18/2025. Unfortunately, I found flies in my food.

I live 45 minutes away from this restaurant, and it was extremely frustrating to get home, discover the issue, and not be able to eat my dinner. On 8/19/2025, I returned to the restaurant to address the problem. Instead of offering an apology, the staff told me they had to speak with the owner first, and they seemed irritated, claiming they had never received a complaint before—except for mine.

This lack of concern for a serious health and safety issue is deeply disappointing. Not only was my meal ruined, but I also had to spend additional time and effort driving back, only to be treated without courtesy or understanding.

Because of this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. I will also be contacting the Department of Health so they can conduct an inspection to ensure food safety standards...

I've been going to his other grocery store for years, because they make it very easy to send money internationally. They are also conveniently located to me right off 12th Street. I came back from Mexico and was saddened to learn that his grocery store had burned down. I remember the Owner had told me about the new restaurant that he opened up called Benito's Place. I wanted to ask him for his recommendation for a new store that transfers money internationally. Come to find out, he told me he now offers the money transfer service right in his restaurant. That was more than great luck for me, since he already had my information and the recipient's already in his system. Since I had been craving something Mexican ever since I returned, I wanted to try out his quesadillas. They...

I am so excited to see Benitos join the neighborhood! Food here is great and the place has an intimate, neighborhood feel.

The first time I stopped by right after it opened, I ordered some tacos to go. When I mentioned to the man who was taking my order that I was excited to see them open, he said "Do you have a couple extra minutes? I'd like you to try this new dish were making." Hard to say no to an offer like that! It ended up being some sauce and cabbage on a bed of plantain chips. It was absolutely delicious, and I was told it's usually served with fish or chicken.

Anyway, would highly recommend, especially if you're looking for some...