My friend and I deviated from our usual Asian-food habits and decided to try Bartaco for lunch. I am from Southern California, so was cautiously optimistic about finding a new place in DC with decent tacos. I was heartened to hear the manager (who came over to seat us and get us started) say that they serve Mexican-style street tacos, and that they recommend 4-6 per person. Off to a great start! You order online via QR code, which makes it super easy to order refills and extra tacos as you go. I started with a plate of 4 tacos: pork belly, chorizo, Chile-lime shrimp, and the Baja fish taco. The pork belly was crispy and sweet, a very solid choice. The chorizo was honestly disappointing (oddly bland, which is surprising for chorizo), so I wouldn't recommend it. The shrimp taco was DELICIOUS! Well cooked, and with a delightful spice. No extra salsa needed on that one! I loved it, though I will say my friend didn't finish her shrimp one because she didn't like how spicy it was. However, a huge standout (for both me and my friend) was the Baja fish taco. I have high standards for fish tacos, and this one met them! Crispy, not at all spicy (I added salsa, my friend did not, haha) And beautifully cooked. If you go to Bartaco, would definitely recommend this one and the shrimp one. Service was quick and friendly, and they didn't rush us, even when we lingered for a long time to catch up. Would definitely go back! read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Pork belly and chorizo tacos - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The restaurant had a 30 minute wait although there were seating available in the restaurant and outside. When I got seated I was prompted to enter my card number for a hold on my overall bill which was odd because who to say someone won't be coming with only cash? That should be kind of advertised that they want a card and it's mandatory to order. They actually kept bringing out food to my table that I didn't order mistakimg my table for someone else's furthermore The bill situation was over ruled after about 20 mins so i ordered received my food and felt sick almost immediately after eating my food rushing from the restaurant into a near alley to regurgitate. The restaurant was so packed and I did not get to enjoy any of my experience. I rate the place 2/5 do to the fact that the manager was sooooo helpful and I appreciated his efforts on making my experience more enjoyable read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Tacos and guacamole - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stopped here on National Margarita day and I must say out of the five places we went to that day this one was number 2 on the list for great margaritas. I enjoyed the music that was being played. Since I've had tacos three days ago I did f get any food. The restaurant was clean and we were able to be seated right away in the bar area. I didn't like the bartender because it was like they didn't want to services us. The lady asked us what we wanted and walked off and the guy stared us down for about a good five seconds until him and the other lady talked about who would take our order. I won't visit this location again but I will visit the one located in BALLSTON because I've been wanting to try their food as well as more drinks. I want to shout out Amy for reaching out to me regarding my review. I love when the management acknowledges you when your service wasn't great. Thanks Again. So, for that I want to give them a four star. I will come back to update again once I go back to visit. read more

Laid back atmosphere, good and unobtrusive service, option of digital or 'in person' ordering, delicious selection of tacos (but they're a tiny bit smaller than what I expected). However, one of the managers told me upfront I'd need 5 tacos for a good dinner - usually I eat 3..... So, they were very transparent (as I'm chewing on my sixth - lobster YUMMM). I liked their cocktails and enjoyed not having to talk as I had a lot of talking day .... This for me is a repeat place!!! read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - 3 tacos- crispy shrimp, warm buttered lobster (omg) and chile lime shrimp - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was able to quickly sit at the bar (otherwise a 30 minute wait!). Service was fast and enjoyed the small plates and ability to try many things. Loved the: 1. Plantains - crispy, sweet, yum 2. Tortilla Soup - flavorful, light 3. Duck Birria - decadent, juicy 4. Fish Taco - light, fresh Didn't like: 1. Chorizo Taco - flavor was lacking, ended up not finishing it read more

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We were in town for a quick visit to see the White House in person with family and decided to try out this spot. Had chips and guacamole to start and make sure you have a smart phone ready because you need it to order and pay with an app. No table service here just food runners bringing out food. Everyone that we interacted with was very pleasant especially the male host. Ordered one of each taco for the table and the favorite was the pork belly and steak. read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Tortilla soup and side Maduros - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was fantastic. My favorite tacos were the pork belly and fried fish. The spicy shrimp definitely had a bit of a kick. The table had a wide variety of tacos, but those two were the fan favorites. The service was a bit lacking, our server seemed to be out of pocket for a lot of our meal and our drinks (water jug and mixed drinks) sat empty which was a little disappointing. The table next to us received the same level of service. I can't wait to come back in the evening to sit outside. I do wish there were purse hooks under the table - particularly those that have chairs without seat backs. This would have been 5 stars if the service was better. read more

Food is delicious and reasonably priced for a chain. It's not "authentic" Mexican but what is outside of the border states?!? It's good solid food. I like the Pork belly tacos and the felafel tacos...nice cultural food-fusion. The drinks are stand-outs especially my fave, the Paloma Fresca. My bartender, Lewis was great and made it spicier at my request. Definitely recommend Bartaco when you're visiting DC. read more

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Bartaco is such a great place to have a casual, fun dinner with great food and cocktails! The rotating taco is a fun way to try new combinations, and so many of the menu items are untraditional and innovative. My favorite tacos are the chicken and the shrimp. read more

Was feeling tacos and found this place had great vibes! Loved the pork belly tacos and guacamole! Both margs were good too! Went on a early Saturday night and got seated right away but it was still busy. Fun playlist!! Would love to come back and sit on the patio for a happy hour. read more

You've got to get in here at a good time or else the service takes FOREVER! Drinks are great and handcrafted but the neglect at the bar is real. We waited 15+ mins just to ASK for our check. Guac is amazing as well as the roja salsa. Tacos are good but small. I'll deff come back but really hoping for better/faster service. read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Spicy marg & old thymer - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I cannot say enough about the wonderful dining experience we had tonight! We had an unexpected evening out and on a whim decided to stop in to bartaco because my partner had a good experience while on a recent business trip trip to Boston. We had a very friendly hostess who immediately seated us at a great table. First thing I noticed was the volume in the restaurant was perfect. It was busy and there was music but we could still carry on a conversation. Next thing that caught my attention was how attentive our server was. He started out by walking us through our options for ordering since it was my first time. But he also remained close by during our entire meal and checked on us as each item was delivered. The service was amazingly fast! Seemed like seconds after we placed our order, the chips & guac arrived. And the staff delivering the food made a point to introduce themselves, which I've never experienced at any other restaurant. But most importantly, the food and drink were delicious! Everything tasted fresh. Guac tasted like it was prepared table side, even though it wasn't. Tacos were great. And the poke bowl was perfect. The margaritas were also wonderful. Fresh, refreshing and perfectly balanced. We finished our meal with churros, which hit the spot. It's great when one thing goes right during a meal out. It's amazing when all aspects of the dining experience come together, especially when all levels of service are friendly and attentive. We look forward to returning. read more

Glad to see a Bartaco open in DC since I used to visit it often in NOVA! There's plenty of space here, and nice covered outdoor seating. Our server was very attentive, informative, and friendly. Bartaco always comes thru! I want to mention that this is not your typical authentic taco place. It's a more modern twist with unique flavors/meats. It's recommended to get at least 3 tacos per person, and you can always order more. I enjoy the baja blast and tuna tatako tacos the most as always. The seared chorizo is just ok so probably wouldn't get again. I have enjoyed the pork belly, cauliflower, and duck too. I also love getting the elote (esquites) and chips with guacamole! I would skip the ceviche, but still was pretty good. read more

This was my first time visiting Bartaco, but it will be on my list and in rotation for here on out. I wish I was able to dine in because it a very comfortable space. The hostess was very friendly. She was very descriptive about the offerings and helped me navigate the menu before I made my way to the take out area. There, they helped me make decisions by explaining the ingredients in each of the taco I inquired about as well as offered me each of the sauces to try. The most !! A.M.A Z I.N.G !! flavors were inside of each of the tacos that I chose. It really sent my taste buds on a journey!! From left to right you see the Pork Belly, Baja fish, Brussel sprouts and duck tacos. I can't remember the name of the sauce, but each one was delicious with its own unique flavor profile. The green colored one is the center is my favorite and has a wonderful jalapeño base that's just right. I can't say enough about the taste of the food and the fresh quality ingredients used. I'm glad I found this place. My friends and I will see you real soon read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Pork Belly, Baja fish, Brussel sprouts and duck tacos - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bartaco is a unique restaurant. We weren't sure if we liked it in the beginning, but by the end we did! FOOD: I love the variety of tacos and that you can order them individually to try several different ones! The baja fish and pork belly tacos were my fave! I enjoyed the roasted duck too. The spiced lamb kofta was interesting, tasted just like a gyro. DRINKS: We were excited for the cocktails, but they were overpriced (with the exception of a Pilsner that was $0). SERVICE: It's almost all contactless. I was with a party of 3 and there was almost no cell service inside. We connected to Bartaco's internet without issue, but 2 out of the 3 of us did not receive the confirmation code they are supposed to send us in order to order all food through the website. The idea is cool though - anytime you want to order something you just use the website and it adds to your bill. read more

Spacious modern taqueria that serves affordable bites. Menu is across the board tex-mex, asian & Caribbean. I had the shrimp tacos ($4) ate it in 2 bites :) and a side of plantains. My friend had the poke bowl and ceviche. Though relatively smaller dishes, delicious and filling. We pulled up without a reservation on a Friday at 6pm, wait time was 45min so we opted for bar seating. I love the bright space. Kinda imbibes "immigrant food" in downtown dc. I saw some folks on 2nd dates (I have the eye okkk!) but by 8pm hard to hear my friend sitting shoulder to shoulder with me. Meaning , It's great for a night out with friends. Our server was prompt and courteous. We had a hard copy of the menu, no barcodes were scanned. Random: there was no background music which I enjoyed. Hate talking over both natural chatter of restaurant guests and a corporate curated playlist read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Ceviche - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had Dinner with friends at the Mt Vernon location Sunday night after the Football game. Olga the manager was very nice and attentive to us. She gave us some great suggestions to order Brussels sprouts taco, chicken Verde, and a few more. Though she had a few other parties that we noticed she still kept the vibe going with us. She has an amazing personality. We will be coming back. read more

The food was fresh and unique with reasonable prices and authentic flavors. being from the San Diego area I'm very critical of taco restaurants, but this one was amazing. read more

Bar Taco is my spot. It is dangerously good and has a lively atmosphere. The margaritas are the best in town. I have not found a better place yet. My staple items are the items that I believe they are the best in town for. Those items are a fruit or traditional margarita, the tres leche cake, the fish taco and the pork belly taco. All are addicting and taste great! When I'm in the area, I have to stop by. read more

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I first discovered bar taco in GA back in 2017. When I found out they came to the DMV I was thrilled! Sometimes greatness doesn't transfer but Bartaco wasn't having any of that! The service was excellent! I got recommendations for margaritas, tacos and any other questions I had. The menu is through QR code and you order right from your phone. I saw some people thought this was "invasive". I'll try not to roll my eyes too hard when I say ITS 2022! I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that this experience was minimal contact while still having the help available if needed. There were plenty of staff walking about making sure tables were ok. It was busy when we arrived for lunch on Saturday 4/30 but we were seated quickly on the patio. It was a beautiful day for tacos and tequila! This leads me right into the food. I feel like we ordered every taco on the menu! I'm a huge "try everything once" person. We got the fish tacos, chicken tacos, short rib tacos, duck tacos, and shrimp tacos. We had Elote corn on the cob, duck birria tacos (not pictured, but delicious!) and a few of their margaritas. Everything came out hot and timely! I even took a small Guac and chips home for later! The tacos are street style, so small (2-3bites), but PACKED with flavors. Do yourself a favor, EAT HERE, and make sure to call me so I can join you! read more

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Very pleased with my experience here. Dined for a quick happy hour and enjoyed the food and service. Very easy going and jovial environment. I'll be back for dinner on another day! read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Paloma Fresca. Happy Hour $9 - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As someone who is allergic to avocados, I must say, this guac was worth the EpiPen. Tacos were as delicious as Megan Fox in the original transformers movie. House music fucked. Will be a regular. read more

Bartaco Mt Vernon - Guac and chips, 3 shrimp tacos, 2 Baja fish tacos, 1 pork belly taco - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bomb food, easy ordering! I love their chicken soup and their tacos. I wish the tacos were a tiny bit bigger but honestly it's the perfect bite and you won't be overly stuffed after 1 taco Great vibes and lots of options. Their guacamole and margs are also bomb! read more

This was across the street from my hotel the service was great! Glad they were open so late! So many options to choose from! I went with tacos and guac. 12/10 read more

I've been to this place like 5 times and they've never missed. I love the ordering system and the food and drinks are good. Sitting outside is so cozy, even when it's a little chilly out because they turn on the heat lamps. This is the only place I've been to where I can get a lettuce wrap taco, maybe I should look for more but theirs are delicious ha! I'll be back read more

I love this place. I stopped by for a late lunch with my bestie and was pleasantly surprised. We were greeted by the very friendly host. There was no wait, and we were immediately seated. This was our first time and the server took the time to explain the order process and offered several helpful tips and suggestions. The tacos are mini sized. An adult probably needs 3-4 to be satisfied. We ordered the lobster taco, pork belly taco, ribeye taco, and the duck taco. All were very good, but I fell in love with the pork belly taco. I will seriously dream about the sweet and juicy pork belly tonight. I don't eat duck, but my friend said it was spicy and delicious. We also ordered the street corn(well seasoned/yummy!), and plantains (very good/authentic). The menu features assorted high quality tequilas and mixed drinks. We ordered a watermelon drink that was refreshing and pretty good. The prices were very fair to low for DC. This would be a great place for an affordable date night. The restaurant was pristine. Every surface was very clean. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating. The pork belly and street corn are MUST HAVES! I will definitely be back soon! read more

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I have been here a few times and love it. The large patio has a beachy atmosphere with white and blue lounge style seating in addition to tables, lots of shade and heaters or ceiling fans to stay comfortable in any weather. The drinks and tacos here are awesome. You order through an app, no server needed, so everything is pretty fast. They have a variety of tacos, from traditional flavors like spicy chicken with salsa verde, to ribeye steak with kimchi. I particularly liked the mushroom, lamb, falafel, and the lettuce wrapped tuna tacos. They've also got bowls and salads which I haven't had, but everything I've tried so far has been delicious. Their kids meal is nice, with a little platter of taco, quesadilla, corn, and fruit, plus my son got a coloring book as opposed to just a sheet to color, which was awesome. Their spicy margarita is my favorite drink, but the old thymer (similar to an old fashioned) was also really good. Even though you order through the app, servers are frequently making the rounds and can quickly get you something if you need it. read more

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My experience with Bartaco.. The tacos are good and so are the drinks but be very careful when it comes to payment. My bill was 32.00 dollars and I gave my waiter $10 in cash for a tip and I was charged $80.00 after the fact.. I filed a dispute with my bank to recover the payment that was stolen from me. read more

The food and the ambiance here are pretty damn good. The service however is hoooorrrible. It took 30-45 min to be seated in a basically dead place. The server kept pushing us to use the QR code on the table to make our order but when we stated we wanted to order through her she said "well I can't do that now, I have to go to the bathroom" The manager finally came over and took our order and she was very helpful to let us know the taco portions were very small and to order more than you'd think. The food arrived pretty quickly and was really good. Then trying to run someone down to get the check was a nightmare. We finally flagged down a waitress to ask for it and she rolled her eyes at us and audibly said "ugh" She came back with 1 check when we told the manager earlier it was going to be separate checks. We reiterated that and the server said "well that's not my job" and walked off. The manager came back with our checks(there was only 3 of us btw). And we paid and left. Maybe order ahead and take the food to go to save yourself the hassle. read more

It was my first time at any Bartaco location. This location is still relatively new - it used to be a Busboys & Poets until Busboys moved across the street. I went to Bartaco for a networking happy hour. The place wasn't packed, so I was greeted as soon as I arrived after 5:30pm. The service was also fast. Almost as soon as I sat down, wait staff welcomed me and described how to make my order. I ordered several tacos and was glad I did. They were all so flavorful. I've had experiences where entire tacos tasted like they received seasoning but the tacos at this place had a more distinct flavor profile for me. I could tell that the protein in each one I ordered was well seasoned but not so overpowering that I couldn't taste the veggies inside or the tortilla holding everything together. It was probably the "cleanest" and well-balanced tasting series of tacos I've ever had and for that, I would most certainly go back. My favorite among them is a mix between the Baja Fish and the Roasted Duck. For a drink I wanted the Pineapple Pisco Punch but they were out so I switched to the Paloma Fresca, which I didn't care much for. In terms of flavor the drink was flat making it seem more like spiked flavored water than a drink to me. Overall, while the drink didn't taste all that great I'd visit again and recommend this place to friends for its friendliness of the atmosphere, the speedy service, and the well-balanced and flavorful food. read more

Tacos are good. Friendly staff. Cody atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Great for a quick bite or drinks. It's a cool DC chain and I come here about twice a month. Always pleased with my visits. read more

Bartaco is always a great place to come after work. It's on a great location and they always have seats. I've never ran into an issue of being promptly seated or just having to wait 5-10 min. When seated at the tables we always are able to order through a QR code which is great because sometimes we do not always feel like having to place everything at once. The food always comes out hot and have never have any issues. Definitely recommend this place, especially during the work weeks. read more

I was underwhelmed. The tacos are so small that there is hardly anything in them. The 3 sauces that they showcase are very vinegary. Both my daughter and I decided we would not return. read more

I stopped into this taqueria with an appetite for some Birria tacos. Just my luck, they had Lamb Birria tacos. Lamb was a nice touch to the Birria trend with the flavorful complement of the consume. The falafel in the falafel taco was fresh and had a great consistency. Lastly, the key lime pie in the glass jar has enough lime zest to make you wish you ordered two. Treat yourself and when you do, don't forget the Elote! read more

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We just moved to DC and could not have had such a great transition without our now friend Olga. Olga not only makes sure we are eating the greatest food but she always makes sure we are having a good time with her amazing service and team. She has had our experience at Bar Taco amazing! read more

Good location, good atmosphere. Dog friendly! But it takes forever to get food here, and only the steak tacos off of the kid's menu or the quesadillas are worth it tbh. The guacamole also isn't great. read more

I don't understand how Bartaco doesn't have more reviews. The place is constantly packed. Bartaco is a modern taqueria where customers primarily order on their phones albeit there is a bar area. The second time I went, I had some finicky problems with the ordering app. Would just double check that your order went through. All the tacos I had were fantastic as were the margaritas. Always rec the fried fish tacos and a few vegetarian options (vegetarian tacos are underappreciated, IMO, mushroom is great). read more

Pros: -the pork belly and Baja fish tacos -easy to go with large groups without worrying about splitting the bill -lovely environment -great hot sauce selection -great takeout system (very thoughtfully packaged) Cons: -there seems to be a little confusion when delivering the food to the right person due to the online ordering system (particularly a problem with large groups) -some of the tacos are a little lackluster, particularly the chicken -hard to get a hold of a server read more

This spot is cute and has good customer service. You order and pay using a QR code so you don't have an actual server, but the managers periodically check on you and answer any questions you may have about the menu. We came on Christmas Eve, so their weren't many other guests in the restaurant. The tacos are small so you'll need about 4-5. They have sauces at the table but we didn't really care for the taste of them. The tacos are pretty flavorful and honestly don't need anything additional added. We LOVED the roasted duck and pork belly tacos. Our least favorite was the shrimp surprisingly. It had way too much going on and didn't taste good. The ambiance indoors and outdoors is nice and beachy. The music is more of a techno/pop vibe. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and will definitely come back. read more

**havent been to dc in a food while, thought id come to this spot i had a freakin fabulous time at & the food was great. got there & i was no more. they turned it into a german restaurant. i and my party scanned the menu, yet nuffin jumpes out & we were hungry. so up outta there we went. and walked to the corner and saw a very festive, clean and delicious looking outside eating area. which seem to be happening yet made me wanna check it out. even thou we were lookin for more brunch on this saturday afternoon, more then the taste of tacos. so we went on in. we came in and was quickly greated by waitress who allowed us to scan menu & that she was there if we had any questions. she slid away as we looked menu over. few seconds later was approached by another lovely waitress who jumped right on it. filled us & me (that they have more then jus tacos & spoke highly of the restaurant, made us feel like we had to try this place) on in she showed us to a table, clued us more in on the restaurant and how service and how to order and things of that nature. she was super super super helpful & on point. we scanned barcode and quickly put in our orders: 2 paloma, sweet plantains, 2 shrimp tacos, 1 fish taco, 1/2 a chicken and the duck rice bowl. when i tell u they did not disappoint us at motha -ing all.....the plantains were sweet and good (i was a bit iffy about the sauce they had with it, but my dinning partner did not #heenjoyed the combo) palomas was ok. not very strong with was ok for my company but eeehhh!!! for me. the shrimp taco was a bite to spicy, fish taco was good. the half a chicken issa must order. it was seasoned well & so moist all the way threw . and the duck bowl another must order if ur not big on tacos or tacos at that moment. to wrap it up. im glad we walked a block down instead of going to another area or searching on here for a fab restaurant. cuz we for sure found a great spot. visiting from nyc, we most definitely!! will be coming back to and spreading the word that this place is fresh and filling. signed, i luv to eat & i do it consistently all over mr.von teese & company xoxox read more

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