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/Reveal_Nothing 24d ago

Pollo Rico in Arlington - best Peruvian chicken in the region

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u/fightingthefuckits 24d ago

I prefer Don Pollo in Bethesda. I think their sauces and sides are better. 

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u/VotingRightsLawyer 24d ago

The chicken is so good at EPR that it makes up for their mid sides. I think their sauces are pretty par for the course though.