Regulars know that Guapo's Restaurant makes a special effort to combine great atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality food for a dining experience you won't soon forget.

The menu is large and varied, ranging from Tex-Mex standards (burritos, tacos, and fajitas) to a creative selection of rotisserie entrees. This Herndon favorite serves award-winning nachos, so start your meal with the nacho platter replete with your choice of meat, a fresh cheese mix, guacamole, and pico de gallo and served over crispy, warm tortilla chips. Regulars also say the sweet fried plantains are a favorite, so make room for a plate of those, too. You can order a whole rotisserie chicken with sides like rice, beans, fried potatoes, and coleslaw. Or you can add a rack of grilled pork ribs and steak to make it a meal for the whole family.

Reviewers praise Guapo's dessert offerings (especially the flan, which is rich and creamy without being too heavy), so be sure you leave a little room for something sweet to end your meal!

Guapo's Restaurant
1042 Elden Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 787-8887
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Bringing a little-known delicacy from Germany and finding a home for it in Virginia, Döner Bistro offers traditional fare in a lovely beer-garden setting. “Döner,” which means “turning meat,” is a reflection of German’s changing culture. In the 70s, a Turkish immigrant took the popular meat and stuffed it into a flatbread with salad and sauce, creating a fast-food sensation perfect for a modern lifestyle. The owners of Döner Bistro wanted to bring this delicious food to the US. And you’ll be glad they did! Try the tasty gyros paired with pommes or imported German pretzels, and chase it with a cold beer. The outdoor beer garden is gorgeous and sets the scene for live music every Saturday and first Fridays of the month. The laid-back atmosphere means you’ll be comfortable to sit for hours.

Döner Bistro
202A Harrison Street
Leesburg, VA 20178
(703) 779-7880

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Herndon locals who book an appointment at Brush Strokes Salon once often end up becoming regulars because this boutique salon is just that accommodating. Customers rave about the salon's cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and they praise the skilled, professional, and friendly stylists.

You can get a cut, color, or blowout, of course, but Brush Strokes also offers a range of specialty services, including thermal relaxing and keratin complex smoothing. The salon also offers a limited range of spa services, such as skin peels and facials. All services use only eco-friendly products, so you can feel good about your visit on an environmental level, too. The website features an extensive portfolio of actual customers, so you can get a very realistic sense of the stylists' strengths and past work. Spend some time looking through the online gallery to find a cut you love and rest easy knowing that your stylist is capable of replicating it on you.

Brush Strokes Salon
711 Pine Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 435-8002
www.brushstrokessalon.net
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