BAY-BEEEEEE! The chicken quesabirria was AMAZING. I have been searching for cheesy tacos that were…read morereminiscent of a taco business that closed down almost two years ago and I have finally found something that compares to it. The chicken quesabirria is filled with flavor and a good amount of chicken. It comes with a side of chips and consumme to dip it in. I am so excited to return and try their tacos. Ambiance is cool. Staff wete nice. The place itself is cute but it gets crowded. Seems to be a busy place on the weekends. I would order ahead if you don't plan on eating in.

Meh This is only great if you're buzzed…read more I hate their kiosk but that's the only way to order and they counter ppl don't call out your name even if you're dining in. Also I requested no cilantro but they ignored it .. So the customized aspect is optional for them I do like the green hot sauce at the table Tbh I would rather go to Taco bamba This is a one and done

The service was super quick! There may have been a 10 minute wait between ordering our food and…read morebeing served which was perfect. We got the guacamole to start which was some of the best, and most flavorful, guacamole that I've had in DC. Being from Texas, I'm very particular about my street tacos. These were the closest I've gotten to Texas street tacos since I've been in DC, and I've been here for 2 years! The place is small and intimate but full of energy - great place for a happy hour with friends or a more casual date!

Solid local Mexican spot!…read more Food- shrimp dish was flavorful and tacos consistently good. Meats are prepared well and side dishes a great compliment. Drinks- hibiscus sangria and hibiscus margarita were refreshing and tasty. Vibes- great patio space

Rodrigo was great! I will definitely be coming back ! the food was delicious... thank you for such…read morea memorable experience

If you're looking for a place to grab tacos on the go, check out Taqueria Xochi. They have…read moremultiple locations located throughout the city. Your order is placed online and cannot be done at the counter window. I usually get a set of three street pork tacos. They are as good as it gets with the pork being cooked perfectly.

I initially had a slight problem with my reservation at dLena, but the manager took over and…read morepolitely resolved the issue. I was impressed with the prompt interaction and service.

Such a wonderful experience at D'Lena! We didn't have a reservation and there was a long wait, but…read moreJustin, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. He assigned us a wonderful server and personally took us downstairs to the lounge while we waited. What really stood out was how thoughtful he was with my mom. He personally came down to get her, even held her drink for her, and made sure we had a great table on the patio. Those little gestures really made a difference and made us feel genuinely welcomed. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The whole area was clean, lively, and had such a great vibe. Definitely a winner! We'll absolutely be back, both for another girls' night and with family. And a special thank you to Justin for making our evening so enjoyable!

Yum! As a gluten free gal, this was a slam dunk for me. The whole menu was gluten free! Honestly,…read morethe way it should be with mexican food. I tried three of the veggie tacos- mushroom, kale and potato, and eggplant. All delish! Thich tortillas that didn't disintegrate during delivery as well. I also got a mushroom quesadilla for a little comfort food and it was a great size for a side. Chips were pretty good, dip options were amazing. I also got a hibiscus tea and it was flavorful and wonderful. The meal was thoughtfully packed for delivery and I enjoyed the flavors and textures of everything a lot. No surprise that this place came highly recommended to me!

This quick but quality new find deserves a shout out!!…read more Food: Gluten free Mexican cuisine that can be made dairy free too! Score! I had sweet potato nachos with DF cheese; they were satisfying and had a unique sweetness. And it was the perfect size for lunch. Service: You order at counter, wait for them to call you, and then take your tray of food to your seat. Ambiance: cute! Clearly an old home. Extra searing upstairs if needed.

What an awesome "stumbled upon" discovery!…read more I was in Dupont and wasn't even particularly ready for lunch yet when the music coming from here called me in. The reggae music was giving me all of the good vibes, so out of curiosity I headed down the steps. Once inside, I discovered a cozy and casual little taco spot with some great offerings and a warm staff. I took a quick look at the menu and decided on a fish taco and a jerk chicken taco, with a Hawaiian shaved ice to-go. The tacos were actually pretty sizeable and at a reasonable price point. I love the fish taco, but the jerk chicken in the other taco was a little dry to me that day. Either way, I enjoyed my food and was GEEKED out when I walked out with my shaved ice. Loved everything about this place and will definitely return in the future!

Tiki Taco was wonderful! We wanted a fast casual spot and TT didn't disappoint us. We have a…read moredivided house, she likes tacos and I love poke, TT had both. The service was spectacular! The recommendations were perfect. My salmon shoyu poke had plenty of umami. Please remember to save some room for dessert, the pineapple upside down cake was yummy.

Had a really good experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. The al…read morepastor tacos were delicious.

Spicy passionfriut margs! Delicious…read more Plantain w/ brisket: Excellent starter! The whole thing was amazing and the brisket was phenomenal. Tacos - Overall quite generous portions of filler. Rajas: This was my wife's favorite by far. Al Pastor: Far and away my favorite taco. Carne Asada: Tasted great and was what we wanted. Suadero/Carnitas/Pollo: These were fine. They lacked the intense flavors of the other tacos and while none were bad, I wouldn't get them again. Shrimp: My wife did not really like this one. Passionfruit Flan: Very subtle and not too sweet. The price was great and it was larger then expected. We enjoyed this. We enioyed our dinner on the upper outside patio and the service was great. The guy who delivers the food is so cheerful and our server gave great recommendations.

Years ago, behind U Street Music Hall (RIP), there used to be a taco spot in a row home called El…read moreChilango. It used to be the spot for me and my friends to grab a quick bite and everything about it was exceptional: who can say no to super affordable yet authentic street tacos served on paper plates. Sadly, it closed. Last night, I think I stumbled across a taco spot to finally take the wheel from our dearly missed El Chilango. Taqueria Al Lado is very no frills and a tiny spot, but it has tacos that make your heart sing. My friend recommended the Al Pastor so I got that with a chicken taco as well. Both were super flavorful, fatty, but really fresh and well balanced. The key here is simplicity and they do it perfectly. Each taco was about $4 or $5 if I remember correctly, so it's a great spot to grab food if you're trying to ball on a budget. We got the guac, too, which was good but not life changing; the fresh chips, however, were spot on. As far as service goes, we went on a Friday and it was super busy, but there were plenty of servers if we needed something (just had to be vocal). I will definitely be coming back!

We got takeout for a couple of friends - suadero tacos, champiñones tacos (pork), Al pastor, and 1…read morecod fish. I liked the suadero and the al pastor best. The elote was solid, with real queso fresco. We also ordered aguachiles with shrimp and it was prepared nicely though when the delivery came the bottom of the bag was soaked with aguachiles water/ citrus. The Jamaica agua fresca was nicely done as well. Overall for legit Mexican in the DC area and for delivery Al Lado was top tier.

First time ordering from Bartaco. Decided to go in and place a takeout order of two rice bowls,…read morechips and guacamole. The service was very friendly. The hostess greeted me and asked if I'd ever been to the restaurant before. She directed me to the back counter where I was able to review the menu and place my order. The server at this register was also very nice. I liked the texture of the rice bowls and everything was cooked well. However, the portions for everything were smaller than I expected for the price. Bartaco offers items with mushrooms, falafel, and cauliflower. However I think it would be great if they could offer something with tofu as there is not a protein option for vegans. The chips and guacamole were decent but nothing special. Interesting that the chips come as large pieces instead of as individual chips. I'd maybe stop in again if I was nearby but I'm not sure I'm eager to return.

The patio is nice on those warmer days. Drinks, food, and people watching. I've been to many of…read morethese types of places in DC. Sophisticated tacos were good but smaller. My half of chicken was ok. Just grilled and needed lots more seasoning and maybe a side should come with it. The trio was good. The drinks I had weren't strong enough. They had just introduced the toast software so there were plenty of glitches but they more than made up for all of the problems. Much appreciated!

solid tacos, good quality proteins and combinations, great and free salsa bar, my only gripe was…read moremultiple of the tacos fell apart with only a single tortilla order at the counter or on the touchscreen, lots of seating inside and out

One of my favorite places to have lunch in DC. Apapacho has indoor and outdoor seating and does get…read morebusy at times. Service is fast. I don't think I've ever waited longer than 10 minutes for my food. You order at the counter or by QR code and wait for your number to be called. If it's not too busy, they run plates out to customers. The interior is bright and inviting. I was happy when they opened inside of La Cosecha. My go to order is the Suadero tacos, Mexican coke, and chips & guacamole if I want to splurge. The tacos are delicious on their own but take them to the next level with the assortment of self serve salsas/sauces. My favorites are the ash habanero and the creamy habanero.