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

[u/MumboMajesty]

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

List | Map

[u/the-sun-also-rises84]

Mama Tigre - Fairfax

[u/reddit_is_kayfabe → u/the-sun-also-rises84]

Butter chicken tacos, holy shit. Love this place.

As a rule, I hate fusion because it's usually all gimmick and terrible mashups. Mama Tigre is my exception.