ElGuapo Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 A couple with local roots will open a taqueria at 7056 Carroll Ave., currently occupied by a Subway sandwich shop, in Takoma Park: Cielo Rojo Opening in 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGuapo Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Cielo Rojo has opened: "Fine-Casual Mexican Restaurant Opens in Takoma Park" by Mike Diegel on sourceofthespring.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 We went to check out Cielo Rojo, quite enjoyed it. My points of reference for Mexican I like in the area are Mezcalero, Taqueria Habenero, and Taco Bamba. "Fine Casual" is an apt way to describe this place I think. They have the kind of ordering system where you make your selections and pay at the register, and they bring your food to your table. The food is very good and seems like its made with a great deal of pride and care. I felt I was in a nice restaurant and had to to stop myself from trying to flag a waiter We had the queso fundido, carnitas, chicken, and mushroom tacos, and the pozole. The tortillas are house made and fantastic. The queso and tacos were excellent, but the pozole was polarizing - the menu says it is vegetarian, and I was hoping for porky goodness, but my dining partner thought it was interesting and had alot of flavor. Good house made sauces were provided to add, tasty but not adding heat. Side note - Victoria is my new go-to beer for mexican food, but its not widely available. A vienna style lager, pairs nicely with spicy food. Its on the menu but they were out. It's a pretty small space, and off the beaten path for us, but I can see heading out there again. They are a great addition to the community and wishing them success! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithhemb Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 We went there last weekend and will probably stop by again this weekend! Really pleasant space. Looked slammed when we arrived, so we sat at the bar (which had surprisingly comfortable stools). Service was friendly and not too slow, given how busy they were (and the fact that it was fun to watch the bartender at work). We just had queso fundido (with chorizo) and tacos. Quite good (though Chaia and Oyamel do tastier potato tacos) — especially the carnitas. Looks like outdoor seating doubles the capacity. And the line to order included a fair number of people doing takeout. For us, too, it’s a bit out of the way, but worked well as dinner before a movie at AFI Silver. And I knew that if we liked it, we’d have another shot at going there this weekend since we have an errand to do at House of Musical Traditions. (Though I will admit that the combination of Cinco de Mayo and Sietsema’s favorable review in this Spring’s restaurant guide has me thinking our timing isn't great.) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGuapo Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Cielo Rojo’s pozole is featured in Washingtonian’s February 19 article, “Birria Ramen, Spicy Pozole, and More Super Comforting Soups to Get You Through Winter.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGuapo Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 San Pancho Burritos, the fast-casual brainchild of Cielo Rojo owners David Perez and Carolina McCandless, will debut at Mess Hall’s “New Kitchens on the Block” food festival in June. https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2805703/san-pancho-burritos-to-debut-at-new-kitchens-on-the-block-food-festival/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGuapo Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Construction is currently underway for Cielo Rojo’s new location in Takoma Park: https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2808606/construction-underway-at-new-cielo-rojo-location/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGuapo Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 New location opening today! https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2814098/cielo-rojo-returns-opening-today-at-new-takoma-park-location/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGuapo Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Cielo Rojo appears on Tom Sietsema’s list of the top 6 places to eat in the D.C. area right now, as featured in the Washington Post: https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2815546/cielo-rojos-spotlight-tom-sietsemas-top-6-d-c-area-eateries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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