Mancha Cocina Mexicana
Regional Mexican · Leesburg
Closed · opens Wed 11 am
A 25-ingredient mole negro in a stark-white strip-mall dining room. Northern Virginia Magazine called it "the next generation of Mexican food," and we'd call it Leesburg's most serious.
What to know
The mole runs slightly sweet and cinnamon-forward, which is your opening line for a skeptical kid.
What to order
- Mole negro with chicken thighs
- Mole enchiladas with crema and queso fresco
- Cochinita pibil
Parking
Shopping-center lot right outside.
Arrive
Happy hour is the sweet spot: taco and drink deals, fast service.
What it costs
Affordable, and happy hour adds taco deals.
Crowds
Service stays quick even at busy times, and a typical meal takes about 45 minutes.
