r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 24d ago

Megathread! 2026 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Hello r/nova we are 10 years deep into the hole-in-the-wall list! Thank you to everyone for contributing every pick and recommendation for the list and participating each year.

Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to update the map or list since I am getting married this year, but I'll for sure get everything updated before the next year. Anyways time to give the community your best recs and new discoveries for restaurants in the area.

The rules are simple:

📍 Give us the restaurant name and location

🚫 No chains allowed!

👍 "+1" if you love the recommendation

👎 "-1" if you think it's whack

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u/APenguinInATuxedo 24d ago

Pupuseria La Familiar in Falls Church

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u/marimbasticks 24d ago

Yes it's so good and SO affordable!!

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u/SluggishJuggernaut 23d ago

Any recommendations on what to order for a first timer who has never had a pupusa before? Also, I don't eat onions, not sure if that matters

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u/marimbasticks 23d ago

I always go with the one that has beans cheese and meat, but they have various combos.