Fauna Latin Flavor

I want to start off by saying how amazing our server was. She was very friendly and suggested all the right things for us to try. She constantly checked up on us, especially for our drinks. I would definitely recommend the pisco sour and piña colada! All the food here has a lot of flavour. I got the Tallarín Surf and Turf and it had the perfect mix of beef and seafood. We also got a bunch of appetisers to try like the Causa Roll and Croquetas Caribeñas. Everything came out freshly made and all the sauces gave each dish an extra kick. This restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and the decoration is very rural. They are able to move tables around in order to accommodate bigger parties which was nice.

TL;DR: Has promise. Isn't there yet (for breakfast).Where to start? I guess with the good. Servers were very nice, the interior is fine. Atmosphere overall is decent, if a bit dark inside. And I guess that's the good?Food was a wildly disappointing mix. I thought there would be more "latin flavor" but maybe we were too early to get that on the menu. Breakfast was not worth paying for at a restaurant. I made better breakfast when I was a middle schooler. Potatoes under-seasoned. Omelette just had under-seasoned veg shoved inside a thin layer of egg. Nothing to hold it together at all. The orange juice isn't fresh and has that awful, weird bottled OJ taste to it. That's on me for not asking. Could've bought an entire bottle of mid OJ at the store for the cost of one cup.Breakfast sausage was good, though they forgot it. I think they overheard my companions discussing how they forgot, because they would not shut up about if the severer wrote it down or not (he did, he read it back to us). Frankly I wasn't even mad about that. I just wanted to see if he'd remember at all, or if they'd bill me for food I never got. I told my party this, but no, the ladies had to keep bringing it up like the poor waiter committed a war crime against me (he did not! He was lovely!) and eventually their conversation caught the attention of the staff. I never got to see what would've happened, as they sent the sausage over at the last minute. The Belgian waffle was the driest waffle I've ever had in any restaurant on any continent. I enjoyed the crisp exterior but the inside was more dense than fluffy and it came with literally nothing. Just a super dry waffle on a plate, with a tiny leaf in the middle and syrup on the side. No amount of syrup could re-hydrate that beast without a sugar overload. I'm not even a big fan of Belgian waffles, I just wanted to order something I can't make at home and the items I wanted to order weren't on the menu. The same menu did offer "chocolate chips or blueberries" as an upgrade, but to what end, I ask?Anyway, it might have been an off day. I don't know. I hope they do well. I hope they get a better chef, or if this chef's wheelhouse is lunch and not breakfast that they upgrade their breakfast skills. I would love for this restaurant to stay in business for many years. Small businesses are important parts of the community and I wish them well.And honestly? I'd go back during lunch hours to hopefully experience some of the dishes I saw pictured here on yelp, and read about on the menu, that I actually wanted to try.

Brand new restaurant! First and foremost the service was perfection, they were so friendly and welcoming! The owner introduced herself and told us about the restaurant concept! We had breakfast- free coffee until the end of the year with a meal purchase! We had the breakfast arepas! Yum! I would add some meat to mine next time to up its game but I absolutely loved the arepa flavor and texture! The restaurant is nothing fancy but clean and welcoming as well. I didn't see the side room, so I will check that out on my next visit! Clean bathrooms are always a bonus! Can't wait to try a dinner- interesting tacos options and appetizers!

The inside of the restaurant was super clean and the staff was very friendly. We ordered to go and got most things on their menu. The tacos all of them are pretty great. The pork was my favorite and the steak one was very refreshing. The chicken tacos were good with the Cole slaw on top it was a good taco. We also got the tiramisu and wow you should get that dessert it was a great endong to a wonderful meal. Great taste, great prices, wonderful location to give a try.

Nice new place in downtown Fairfax, near TJ Maxx. I visited for a quick lunch. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I had the Seco a la Limena. I loved it! Wow, it was the perfect meal for a chilly day. I ate every bite of it. I also had their carrot cake for dessert. The cake has a layer of pineapple in the middle and some dulce de leche. It was yummy. I definitely plan to visit again, so I can try some of the other dishes.

I just recently moved back to the area and found this gem down the street from me. When I first walked in I got a warm welcome from staff. Service was quick, breakfast hit the spot. Very nice put together restaurant, I noticed they have a patio. Was too cold to check out, but I'll definitely be back.

The owner probably don't care to read or make changes, but here it goes....We arrived on a Saturday night for dinner around 6pm. The restaurant was completely empty. Menu was extremely limited. Price point is leaning towards fine dining, BUT restaurant decor, layout, food and plating screams casual or even diner style. So, either update the restaurant layout, menu, plating, etc to warrant the pricing on menu OR stick with casual dining and lower prices on menu. C'mon, $10 for 2 tiny empanadas, and this was HH pricing! Food was good and service was excellent, but layout, ambiance, and pricing were below average...I just don't see this restaurant lasting more than a few more months. I'm local and love to support my local business, but I just don't see coming here again unless owner makes some major changes.

Food was very fresh and flavorful, service was quick, and place was cozy, clean, and busy! Will return again. Tacos de chicharrón were a favorite.

Happy to see this new restaurant open up as Coyote Grill has closed its doors. Always on the lookout for relaxing and pleasant eateries to dine out in the Fairfax area and Fauna did not disappoint!Most recently, I tried their breakfast menu where I indulged in their Calentao Paisa with a cup of coffee. Great meal! Portions were generous with the rice and beans but not overwhelming. The arepa gave a nice chewy texture that mixed well with the rest of the ingredients, and the plantains, although sweet, were not overwhelming.If you come during Happy Hour too, it's great value. Knocked back an iced margarita with some crunchy chicken tacos (serviceable but filling) that served as a nice send-off to start the weekend off right!Friendly staff, relaxed ambiance, and great food. I hope Fauna becomes a mainstay in the Northern Virginia area and excited to explore more of their menu in the near future!

We went for restaurant week to try out a new restaurant and found a new favorite. The food was amazing. We enjoyed everything we had. I ordered something off the regular menu, which had a lovely variety of options. Portions were generous and the service was great. I was very impressed with the wine list. Lots of unique options and reasonably priced. We tried a margarita and hello, we will be back for happy hour! They make their base in house and use a great Mexican tequila. It wasn't too sweet and balanced perfectly. The staff was so friendly. All in all, a wonderful dining experience. Parking was easy too, which I appreciate.