Generations of Mexican Cooking Experience
We believe in traditional values. We are a dine-in and carry-out restaurant offering delicious Mexican cuisine.
We're a Family Owned Business
Our story begins with the encounter of two stranded immigrants who find themselves along the way by merging traditional techniques with modern cuisine. Chef Benedict Yanez and his wife Jessica Yanez migrated from El Salvador and Mexico in 1996, looking for a brighter future in Texas, learning along the way all the necessary skills for running a restaurant.
A Dream Fueled by Determination
Through opportunities given to him by wonderful people, he worked for over 24 years in different European and American restaurants building up the dream to create their own restaurant someday.
By 2013, with a baby girl on board, the Yanez family decided to follow their dreams by spending their life savings on a food truck.
Hard Work Betrays No One
The new business created new challenges as well, not excluding the global pandemic, reinforcing their fighting attitude towards life, as hard work betrays no one. No matter the dish, from a freshly made Mole to homemade tamales, chilaquiles and enchiladas, Los Chamacos offers the best Mexican food in Arlington VA. At our family-owned restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving fresh and delicious food, always.
Turning Trials into Triumph
This allowed them to spend more time with their new family, however the lack of experience of managing a business as well as their limited funding created major obstacles to be overcome by patience and temperance. All this hard work finally paid off in 2021 when the Yanez family decided to open their first restaurant, kindly named LOS CHAMACOS (the kids) in honor of their 8-year-old daughter and her baby brother.
Bringing Mexico to Arlington
Los Chamacos brings the taste of Mexico to your table. From traditional Mexican lunch dishes like fajitas, and gorditas, to our famous rotisserie chicken and Mexican seafood, we have something for everyone. We believe that food is meant to be shared, which is why we offer a family-friendly dining experience that includes a kids menu, making it the perfect family restaurant near you. We want to bring the authentic flavors of Mexico to our community and share it with everyone.
Flavors for Every Craving
Our restaurant boasts an impressive selection of classic Mexican drinks, including margaritas, mojitos, micheladas, and cantaritos. And don't forget to try our famous Mexican barbacoa, birria, and traditional Mexican breakfast options.
In addition to our authentic Mexican dishes, we also offer sweet treats such as churros, flan, and tres leches cake near you. And for those who want to try innovative dishes, you can’t skip out on our birra pizza!
Gratitude at the Heart of It All
Our employees are an important part of our family, as they have been with us in this journey both in thick and thin. Even through hardships they excel by delivering a freshly made Mexican dish to your table every day with a smile. We thank all our Arlington friends and neighbors for all the support provided during these difficult times. Our faith in God keeps us moving forward.