Cafe Desoto

2/28/22 dined here for the first time around 1:20 P.M. It was not too busy--the other patrons placed their orders and the chef was making everything fresh to order in front of our faces. This place is quite unique! It definitely hits the spot! The chef had a very friendly smile and he assured us that he would be with us as soon as he cranked out the previous made orders. 1. The gumbo--YUMMY!!!!!!! Very good with the cilantro 🍚 rice!!! 2. The black beans--quality black beans--cooked very well. 3. The steak street taco--OH MY!!!! THE meat that he uses must be some of the BEST on the market. 4. The Butternut Squash!!! Yummy!!!!!!!!!!! I will definitely be back. Fresh and quality food prepared with 💘 ! I wish he would add groundmeat tacos to the menu. Be patient with him. He is the only worker at this time. The wait is well worth it!

A little jewel tucked away in downtown Alexandria. The menu is small and the focus lies on creating delicious food. I’ve tried the BLT and Cuban (pictured) sandwiches, and look forward to going back and sampling burritos and salads. Definitely worth your while if you find yourself in the neighborhood and crave something fresh!

What a surprise to find a lunch spot that hit the spot! While we were waiting for our Tesla car to charge, we walked into this humble restaurant around the corner. I had their special for the day, Gumbo; my husband had the Cuban sandwich, and our little boy had the grilled cheese. There was not one crumb left on any our plates. There was a steady flow of folks coming in and out for their lunch break. Nice artwork for sale on the walls. Clean bathroom. Service with a friendly smile. Now, they were running low on plain potato chips, but not anyone's fault...it happens. Will stop again if we ever do another re-charge through this town.