Amazing environment with great music. Food is 10/10 ALWAYS! Happy hour menu is the best around. Bartaco has the most incredible staff! Marleni, Ethan, Astrid, Mike, Nat :) Would recommend for date nights, dinner, lunch, and especially happy hours! Pups welcome on the patio. New staple in North Bethesda. read more

We celebrated our 18th anniversary at Bartaco last night with our teenage daughter and it was perfect. We had a busy day and just wanted something easy and low key (nothing stuffy, didn't want to make reservations). The manager was great! He brought us complimentary desserts and then yelled across the restaurant, "Happy Anniversary! They're celebrating 18 years!" It was a little embarrassing for my husband, but it was also so thoughtful and funny. Thank you to the (loud) manager for making our anniversary special! You made our day. read more

Nothing new to report ... just checking in. Our monthly family outing for July (Sun., 7/11/26) brought us back here. All 5 of us agreed it was worthy of another visit. It was a pleasure seeing Natya again. She makes it a no brainer when deciding to return here. NGL, the duck and pork belly tacos have me in a chokehold! One of my son's and my daughter couldn't seem to get enough of the lobster-corn tacos today. Also, I don't typically eat corn (creamed, popped, on the cob ... a nutritionist taught me to avoid it at all costs) but I ate TWO pieces of their Mexican street corn today. On top of that, we may have overdid it on the Espresso Martinis. #WeListenAndWeDontJudge One MINOR complaint. We prefer the qr code ordering process and were bummed that wasn't an option this time. Especially since I said no cilantro but my tacos were delivered full of it. *Sigh* Looking forward to hearing about YOUR repeat visit(s). When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp! read more

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The tacos were quite good. The carne asada was probably my favorite taco. The pork belly was good, the chicken tinga was maybe my least favorite of the four, but still pretty good. The fish was good, but because I needed cilantro removed, it ended up being completely plain. I would have liked something else with it, dressing, cabbage, onions, something. Service is a little confusing. You were supposed to hang up a card if you wanted attention from a server or something? read more

Bartaco - Four varieties of tacos - Tacos Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

It really is as good as it gets at Bartaco. Starting with excellent service. I kind of thought going into this place. It was an order at the counter kind of taco bar since the name had the word bar in it. As we were seated our wait person recommended their special mango margarita, so of course we both got one. I got mine with a peppery Tanjin sort of rim. It was really good. We didn't think to ask what the price was so we were a little shocked when we found out it was $14 which was half of our separate bills. It was really good though, and I probably would order it again if they offered it at a happy hour price. For the tacos, which is the reason we came, I had one fish, and one mushroom. Right on the menu it says they recommend you order three tacos because they are about three bites which is very accurate. We both got two tacos because we ordered the guacamole and chips as a starter. We got the large portion which isn't really large, just like their tacos. :) Loved the guac. Loved the mushroom taco. Liked the fish taco. The manager came by to check on us and see how we were enjoying our meal and he was very friendly and courteous. We chatted for a while and he gave us each a five dollar discount card for our next visit. I plan to try their soft shell crab taco as it is almost $6.00. That's $2.00/bite. read more

" I am blessed,obsessed, and impressed with Bartaco!" Bartaco in Reston, Virginia was my all time favorite taco restaurant. I couldn't be happier when I heard the news that they were coming to Pike and Rose, which is much closer to me. I loved their creamy guacamole and chips. My granddaughter could eat a bowl of that guacamole all by herself. But, this time it wasn't her that finished off the delicious freshly made guacamole. ; ) We had a mango margarita that was really good. It wasn't too sweet and I loved the mango flavor in the margarita cocktail. Service was excellent! Thank you Aliyah! She was fabulous. I would search out her table when I go back again. She was that good. We had the opportunity to meet Alex, the manager, who was greeting tables. He was very nice. The tacos were excellent. One thing about Bartaco is the size of the taco is smaller, but the ingredients are high end. I had a duck taco with a tasty sauce. I also had a fish taco, that was excellent! The restaurant is decorated with hanging baskets and lovely warm modern decor. Our table was very comfortable. The restaurant is really busy. So, I would make a reservation. I am thrilled that they are close by and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Great spot for Mexican food and drinks! The margarita was excellent, and the tequila old fashioned was amazing--definitely a highlight. We started with the guacamole, which was fresh and delicious, and the small tacos were very tasty. Everything had great flavor, and the drinks made the meal even better. Waitress was timely and friendly. Vibe was between a California outdoor bar and a tiki bar... fun vibe. Would definitely come back! read more

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It's awesome that Bartaco's opened up right here in Rockville! Okay, 'North Bethesda' -- if you believe that mythical place exists, ha ha! I wasn't even trying to go here or find a restaurant but was driving by and saw a new place, so I got excited and thought I must try it! I'm glad I did. Everything was delicious. The vibe is really nice, too .... I need to go again to try more! I need to try more food and also see what it's like when the weather is warm enough to open it up and give it that real Miami vibe ... without the travel, extreme heat, etc., ha ha! They play great music, too! read more

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Stopped by bartaco last month for their Margarita Month and had such a fun experience. I started at the bar with their house sangria with rum, which was amazing definitely a new favorite. For starters, I tried the rice cakes, then moved on to the coconut mojito, which was super refreshing. I love that they freshly squeezed their juices. Once seated, I ordered the drink of the week, the Yucatán mango margarita. I love mango's but not a spicy spicy cocktail girlie, however this drink had a slight kick that was surprisingly enjoyable. I also had the chips and dip and a soft crab taco, both good. To finish, I ordered the churros, which were the perfect sweet ending. Overall, great vibes, flavorful drinks, and a solid spot to check out. read more

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Absolutely amazing food! I love that Bartaco is now in North Bethesda with an amazing location. The inside/outside seating is plenty with beautiful decor. Our server recommended a lot of dishes to us, which we ultimately got them all. Everything I had was a 10/10! I can't wait to come back. read more

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Big, open space with modern decor. This is a great place to grab some after-work drinks and chill, but if you're looking for authentic food, I don't know if this was my jam. Hits: duck birria, mushroom taco, kids coloring Books for the kiddos, large menu selection, attentive service Misses: Kids chicken (taco & quesadilla) was large chunks of boiled, unseasoned)white meat, and all the tacos just fell apart before even eating (hubs hugest pet-peeve with his tacos), chips that came with the kids guac was over-salted (like, we were brushing the salt off the entire thing and we love our salt in my family). read more

Everything was amazing! It was finally nice outside, so they had the doors open which gave the whole place beachy vibes. The tacos were incredible. The menu says each taco is about 3-4 bites and recommends ordering 3-5 per person, which felt pretty accurate. Honestly, you could probably be full after four if you also get an appetizer. We tried a bunch of different tacos including the crab cake, pork belly, and carne asada, and they were all great. For appetizers we got the plantains and the tamale. The plantains were amazing and the dipping sauce was so good. The guacamole was chunky and fresh, which we loved. At first we were confused why there were so many trays on the table, but then realized all the tacos come out on one big tray and you move them onto your own little tray to eat. Margaritas were great and our server was super nice. read more

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Came here yesterday for lunch with a friend. It was my first time and my friend had been here before. The restaurant is really nicely decorated and the music was good. In general, great ambience with good size lunch crowd. We ordered a guacamole to share which came with crispy corn tortilla shells. For main entrees, I ordered 4 tacos; sesame ribeye, carnitas, pork belly and chicken verde. My friend ordered a fish taco and ahi tuna. Guac was great and good size and all of my tacos were delicious. My friend enjoyed her choices too. She mentioned the margaritas are really good but it was lunch and we didn't want to drink. Service was great! I know the tacos are supposed to be street tacos but these were really tiny. I took a star off because they were so small and because the price is a little high for the size. This said, I would probably still go back! read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

This place has been revisited by me way too many times for me to even keep track. The ambiance, the food, the amazing people who work here have made coming here such an amazing experience every time. The food is amazing, especially for the price they're marked as. Upon my numerous visits, I personally recommend you, the Carnitas, Pork Belly, and the Chicken Verde tacos! (Give the Esquites a try if you love corn) One of my favorite things about this place is their selection of fresh pressed drinks. They use fresh pressed juices for all their Agua Frescas and mocktails, making them absolutely delicious. My recommendation is the Berry Colada, it reminds me of a pink starburst, but way better. One thing to note is this restaurant does NOT do reservations. I HIGHLY recommend someone to come in for the waitlist prior to visiting to avoid a huge wait time, IF you are planning on having a party bigger than 4 people. Especially at night and on the weekends. I have personally ran into an issue there where our party had to wait more than 1 hour even upon calling in advance. Although some minor errors have occurred within my visits, I do encourage patience and empathy as this is a brand new team with lots of new faces to the service industry. Every issue I have ran into was always fixed and followed with a solution. I want to personally shoutout Tuan, Stephen, Melanie, Lucia, Connie and Anthony. They have always made the experience there very welcoming and special. Mike the general manager has a very great team under him, I cannot wait to continue getting tacos here. (Parking for the P&R area offers Free 2 hour parking behind and around Bartaco) read more

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Been here 3 times in 1 week so you could call me a fan. Every single interaction has left me wanting to come back. Food, drinks, vibes, service, music, and atmosphere are immaculate. My list of favorites so far: pork belly tacos, sesame ribeye tacos, sangria. Guac + verde + roja and tuna poke are very solid appetizers, along with the plantains as a good choice. On my list to try next that came highly recommended: chicken verde rice bowl and green margarita! Their drinks are all made with freshly squeezed juice which you can really taste, but both their drinks and desserts are very much on the sweeter side so they're perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Shoutout to Gabi and Tuan (forgive me for incorrect spelling), they're awesome!! The service was great every time with multiple people greeting and checking up on us. read more

Bartaco - Sesame ribeye taco, guac, ahi tuna tatako, red sangria, pineapple pisco punch - Tacos Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

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Everything was so good. I will be back to this place. Our service was awesome. My favorite was the pork belly top-tier top-tier. Also another favorite was the softshell crab, which is unique to the Pike and Rose location. I also love their drinks. They have different types of margaritas and Mezcal, which I love everything was amazing ambience was not too loud not too quiet. I think they have music playing so good atmosphere overall. read more

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(4) ~ very good overall food & service. Note: They don't have reservations, but they do have a wait-list (via text) DRINKS: ** Pomegranate Limonada = (4.35) Very refreshing! ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) *** Mexican Coca Cola (cane sugar) = Next time;) FOOD: ** Verde Salsa = (4.75) Very Fresh! ** Guac = (4.5) Very Tasty! Will get the Large size next time;) ** Roja Salsa = (4) very good ** Tortilla Chips = (4) very good ** Duck Birria = (4) very tasty ** Key Lime Pie in a jar (see photo) = (4) very tasty * Roasted Duck Taco = (3.75) Good * Churros = (3.75) Good * Carne Asada Taco = (3.65) Good read more

Bartaco - Key Lime Pie in a jar - Tacos Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

The house margarita is excellent they squeeze real fruit juice in every glass. The food was really good my favorite taco was the Baja chicken packed with flavor. The service and the ambiance were welcoming. I would recommend. read more

Bartaco - Street Tacos and the house margarita - Tacos Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

I went to Bartaco for a Sunday lunch with a friend and had such a good time. The staff was super cool and welcoming. We also got green margaritas that were really refreshing. I got the fish and shrimp tacos, which were both really good, plus a taco platter that was filling, but probably not something I'd order again. The open-air setup is such a vibe, and I'll definitely be back this summer. read more

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Stopped by for lunch on a gorgeous day. Fun menu and good service! Enjoyed sitting at the high top with the garage doors wide open. Service was fast. Looking forward to coming back. Pork belly was a favorite! read more

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We had had a team meeting here at Bartaco. We came in around happy hour. We were seated relatively quickly since there was 11 of us. We asked the server could we get happy hour specials but they said only at the bar. I talked to the manager and he said he would definitely honor happy hour special drinks for us. You ordered a wide variety of tacos. It came family style. Everything was delicious but I especially like the carnitas. Will definitely have to go back. It was a lively crowd. I love the decor in the vibe of the place. read more

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Dinner here was ok but not great. I very much enjoyed the ginger and mint iced tea and the tres leches was pretty good. I ordered the duck tacos as my main and they were a bit flavorless. The esquites were a bit too heavy on the mayo. Service was friendly and quick and the vibe was comfortable. read more

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We came here for happy hour and had a good time. The music was good, and the service was excellent. I'd rate the food a 6.5/10. The pork belly tacos were especially tasty. However, the sides, like the elotes, were just okay. The food feels like a gentrified take on Mexican cuisine. If that doesn't bother you, you'll probably enjoy this place. read more

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We walked in and got sat within 15 mins on a Saturday afternoon. Server was nice and helpful. Ordered the trio for appetizer along with esquites and ceviche. The trio (hand-mashed guacamole with spicy red salsa + spicy green salsa w/ charred veggies + tomatillos, served w/ tortilla chips) was solid though a little underwhelming for the price. Esquites and ceviche were great, with the me liking the former more. For tacos, I got pork belly and duck. Both were fantastic, tender, and full of flavor, especially the pork belly. They are small bites so the appetizers helped fill me up beforehand. For my drink, I got pomegranate limonada and it was refreshing and tasty. Glad to have come here since it was my first time visiting a bartaco in six years (last time was at the mosaic district in Fairfax, VA). read more

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Went with a group of eight other people. When you are served your tacos, the waitstaff bring out small trays of four or five tacos with everyone's orders mixed together randomly and you have to pull your taco out by hand from among a group of tacos that belong to various people. So other people's hands are brushing all over the tacos that you're about to eat. Did not like that at all. The duck taco did not taste like duck. More like mystery meat. The ceviche was good. read more

I've been looking forward to this place opening for a while, so I was really excited to finally try it. I went in and did a takeout order, the staff were very friendly. The place was packed, vibrant, and loud, I'd love to go back and dine in. I ordered the pork belly, roasted duck, carne asada, and yucatán shrimp. My favorite was the roasted duck, I really like the sweet flavor it had, I liked that the pork belly was the one taco that was kind of stuffed, the shrimp was seasoned really well, and my least favorite was the Carne Asada, the beef was chewy and dry. Overall, I was satisfied, but I was let down by the portions, I felt that the tacos were more so mini tacos. read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

I like this place. Good energy. Comfortable. Really good food. Great at being what it is.

I was able to be seated immediately and my server, Genesis, was amazing with drink and taco recommendations. I will definitely be back to try the other tacos on the menu and get another passionfruit margarita. I highly recommend checking it you if you are looking for some good tacos in the area. read more

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Hi Levi, I wanted to thank you again for your kindness during our visit to bartaco at The Wharf on May 5th. The restaurant was incredibly busy that evening, and we ended up bussing our own table to help out. Your gesture of buying us a round of drinks after noticing did not go unnoticed and left a lasting impression. What stood out even more is that the experience clearly reflects a broader culture at bartaco. Today, I visited the Bethesda location at 950 Rose Avenue and experienced that same level of hospitality and service. Mike, the General Manager, along with the rest of the team, delivered an equally exceptional experience. Shout out Sophia!!! It's clear that the standard of service starts at the top and extends throughout your organization. I wanted to share my appreciation and let you know that those small acts of generosity and leadership make a real difference. Thank you again. read more

Coming from Los Angeles, where the restaurant scene is incredibly competitive and expectations are high, I can honestly say I could not be more impressed with this place. Everything was as perfect as a restaurant experience can possibly be. From the moment we walked in, the staff was exceptionally friendly, respectful, and attentive without ever being intrusive. The food was outstanding. The house made tacos, the fresh guacamole, and the kale Caesar salad were all phenomenal. And without any exaggeration, this was the best kale Caesar salad and the best tacos I have ever had in my life. That says a lot, especially coming from California, where I am used to top tier dining. Somehow, they exceeded my expectations by far. The green margarita was another highlight. It was fresh pressed right in front of us, vibrant, and perfectly balanced. You can truly taste the quality and care in every detail, from the ingredients to the presentation. The design and atmosphere of the restaurant were beautiful, and what really stood out was how multiple staff members checked in throughout the meal to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it. That level of care is rare and deeply appreciated. A special thank you to the manager, Mike, and our wonderful waitress, Julia, who made our first night in town truly memorable. This place is a must visit. We will absolutely be back, and I will be recommending it to everyone I know. read more

Bartaco - Tacos Near Me - North Bethesda, Maryland

Crowded at Happy Hour but crowd reduces shortly. Menu is difficult to interpret. They have added some nice touches to make the space more attractive. When busy they need to give the hostess some back up support as there was some struggle to keep up. Beans and rice were good. I do wish them well. read more

I had a good experience at Bartaco. My favorite was the chips and guacamole, they were so fresh and flavorful. The music choice was great and made the atmosphere even better. The street corn was amazing, I honestly could have had five more. The tacos were just okay to me, but the staff was nice and the food came out quickly. Overall, a nice spot. read more

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We got a variety of tacos. Chicken, steak, pork belly and fish. Fish taco was my favorite. The best was the guacamole!!! Downside, tacos was very small, two bites they're done!. read more

After living in the DC area for over 50 years -- and coming from a family that owned restaurants -- I don't give praise lightly. I live in a neighborhood 2 miles away known for one of the best Mexican restaurants, yet Bartaco has completely won me over. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, the drinks are outstanding, and the moment you walk in, the atmosphere just makes you happy. What truly sets Bartaco apart is the hospitality. Every visit, multiple managers are walking the floor checking on guests with genuine smiles. The hosts and waitstaff are unbelievably kind, the music is great, and the entire experience feels welcoming and fun. Out of six visits, last night my kids taco came out wrong, once mentioned--the manager immediately comped the entire check. That level of service is rare today. I have never experienced anything quite like this. Bravo, Bartaco -- you've earned a loyal customer for life. read more

Mike, the general manager, iwas absolutely amazing. He ensured that our experience was one to remember. Haile, our waitress provided tons of recommendations and prompt service with a delightful smile. Quan, our bartender from New York was phenomenal as well with his Mixology skills. Between the drinks and the food items, it left the door open, making me want to return for more! Last but certainly not least, the music and atmosphere was top-tier, crème de la crème! read more

Accidentally stumbled upon BarTaco on their grand opening. So glad we went here instead of the other spot we were intially going to go..The staff was very friendly, nice ambiance, and food was fresh and flavorful. We tried the Baja fish, chicken verde, roasted Brussels, carnitas, sesame rib, and shrimp. The shrimp was a bit too tasty for our likely but the others were great. Our favorites were the chicken verde and baja fish. The warm churros were a nice cap to a splendid meal. read more

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The service is phenomenal! I worked with Mike to surprise my wife with a gender reveal celebration for our baby. Mike and his staff more than exceeded our expectations. All the staff is incredibly friendly and generous. If you're thinking of a fun and tasty spot for important celebrations, Bar Taco is the best Pike and Rose has to offer. Mike especially has a great, hospitable, and energetic attitude. Awesome food, too! read more

Love this place. Servers are great, food is delicious. Don't love how the orders come out mixed up and you have to sort them but can get over that because everything else is amazing. read more

Nate and Alex were amazing! Love the manager she's hilarious amazing drinks and even better amazing attitude by all the staff!!

Food tasty. Additional attractive outside seating options than previous occupant had. Simple menue of tacos, rice bowls, poke, etc. Music selection this evening too loud, screaming rock (??) or some other shrieking genre. Staff needs more training. During my visits I got duplicate drinks, tacos given to wrong person, had to ask for forks for the table, server not able to answer questions or adequately explain the menu. But a nice place to go in a warm spring day. (Alrhough, I much prefer tacos at Taco Bamba or at food truck near Shell Gas Station.) Friendly staff read more