Today I stopped by bartaco with my son to give it a try. We had a short wait before being seated, but once we sat down everything went smoothly. Our server, Jon, was incredibly helpful and attentive. I had a few delicious options he recommended but I'm happier my son enjoyed the food here. My son can be a bit particular about what he eats, but Jon was patient and made some great suggestions. My son ended up loving the quesadilla, and even tried a chicken taco afterward, which he finished as well. Jon was friendly, attentive, and made the experience really pleasant for us. We definitely appreciate his great service. read more

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If you haven't been to bartaco yet, stop overthinking it and just go. The vibe is 10/10--coastal, breezy, and feels more like a getaway than a quick dinner. I'm a bit of a taco snob, but the seafood here is genuinely elite. I usually order a tray of various flavors, but two stood out so much I had to order a second round.The Fried Oyster Taco: This was the MVP of the night. The oysters were perfectly fried and The Baja Fish Taco: It's a classic, but they do it better than most. The tempura batter is light and didn't feel greasy at all. A few other highlights: The Margaritas: You can actually taste the fresh-squeezed lime. It's tart, crisp, and dangerous. The Street Corn: Get it. Don't ask questions, just get it. It gets packed on the weekends, so put your name in on the app ahead of time if you can. Definitely my new go-to spot for a "vacation in a glass" kind of night. Also shout out to our server Jocelyn. She really did her thing with our large group! Definitely another reason on why I'll back! read more

In search of the best tacos on the planet? If so, this could very well be the place, here at bartaco (Reston, Virginia). I've probably had thousands of tacos in my lifetime. And, I'm not sure if this place serves the best tacos on the planet, but I can say that they certainly serve the best tacos that I've ever had! I came here just after flying into Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX). I hadn't eaten since I was in Los Angeles because I refuse to eat that terrible airplane food. Needless to say, I was pretty hungry by the time I arrived. I walked in without a reservation, at about 9pm, and they appeared to be moderately busy. Shortly after entering a friendly hostess guided me to a comfortable booth. As I looked around this business, I was immediately pleased with the "cool vibe" that this place had. Several folks were either dining together or socializing at the bar. My immediate thought was that this would be a really pleasant place to take someone special on a date. Shortly after being seated, a waitress stopped by my table and introduced herself. Her name was Alayna. Seeing that I was new to this restaurant, she quickly went over the menu and other details unique to this restaurant. She was also careful to ask if I had any food allergies, because a lot of folks have these. I told her how much I appreciated her focus on this because two of my kids have food allergies that I have to watch out for. I ordered a pomegranate limonada to drink, which was incredibly refreshing. For my first round of tacos, I ordered the "baja fish" taco, the "roasted duck" taco, and the "sesame ribeye" taco. For my second round, I ordered the "carne asada" taco, the "yukatán shrimp" taco, and the "crispy oyster" taco. And boy, these tacos not only satisfied my hunger, they were all absolutely delicious! Throughout my experience here, Alayna was incredibly professional, attentive, and pleasant. If you're ever in the Reston area, I would highly recommend that you stop by here for a meal. This was a solid five-star experience! read more

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This was an awful meal. We ordered the verde chicken and the mushroom tacos with queso. The chicken could not have been more dry it had the texture of literally hay. It was inedible. Many parts of it were also weirdly hardened. The mushrooms and queso were extremely bizarre. Chunks of hard oily cheese and slimy mushrooms. And to top it all off--the limes they gave us were not usable. All end pieces with no actual fruit to squeeze. read more

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Stopped in for a late dinner after picking family up at Dulles and we enjoyed our experience! Shoutout to the free matchbooks and postcards at the host stand! We got seated right away and our waiter was attentive and quick to take our drink and food orders. I tried the pomegranate limonata which was light and refreshing. We shared guac which is always a great choice. I got the shrimp taco, fish taco, and pork belly tacos. Pork belly was definitely the standout! Very unique and the meat was tender. The menu very clearly says the tacos are small and the price definitely reflects it - these are not $7 tacos. However, I was very surprised at just how small they were! They recommend 3-5 tacos per person. Overall nice vibes and solid food; likely won't be back to the Reston location but will keep their DC locations in mind! read more

bartaco - Reston - Fish taco, shrimp taco, pork belly taco (hand for scale) - Tacos Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Always great food and atmosphere! We love the ease of ordering via the app. Typically when you order via apps the service isn't as good...that is not the case at Bar Taco. They are now offering carafes of Margs! This is a great deal as you get around 7 drinks...so $9 each...when one drink is $15. Easily accommodated our party of 7 outside on a beautiful day. read more

Came here Saturday lunch time .Ordeted three of their vegetarian tacos , Chorizo taco was a bit too salty .Liked their corn with cheese . Pork belly taco was the best .Thri steak taco again bit too tart .Loved their guacamole and nachos . Kids chicken taco with cheese was too dry for any kids to chew . Wine was good . read more

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Wonderful all around! The seasonal watermelon margarita was truly one of the best I have ever had! We started with the ceviche, guacamole, and cucumber salad. Everything was great, but the guac and cucumbers were standouts for sure! I had the pork belly taco, the tuna taco, and the Baja fish taco. They were all so flavorful, but the pork belly is truly unmatched! The vibe of the restaurant is very coastal and fun, and our server Ben was so great! Absolutely love this place! read more

Ambiance: Cool beachy atmosphere, with a decor to match the vibe. Service: Service was slow, and not very welcoming. Food: Tacos were not pleasing to my taste. Meat wasn't seasoned, and the tack shells were dry. read more

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Ambiance was nice - no issues -- seating and ordering experience was nice. Service was really good! Very friendly and helpful staff. The tacos here (compared to what you can get at other joints) are pricier for the portion size. I could do one bite and finish these tacos. They sometimes get messy and the ingredients fall out - hence why maybe searing the tortilla and doubling up might help. Regardless, they were really tasty and well balanced. My personal favorite was the duck one. It featured a nice sweet umami glaze with it which helped intensified the flavor! read more

bartaco - Reston - Duck, Pork Belly, Mushroom, and Sesame Beef (I think) Taco - Tacos Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Couple times I've come here and each time service has been amazing . Food comes out quickly and now that they have the patio set up the ambiance is just perfect to be enjoying a nice cold beer outside . Managers on duty and servers really stand out in customer service . 10/10 recommend this location read more

So what has gotten me hooked to this place was a drink I can no longer get: Smoke on the Water. Came here last year around this time and was told it's seasonal. What?! Watermelon season is now. This time server said they didn't have all the ingredients. Decided to get an Anejo Old Fashioned. For $23, I should have just gotten the watermelon margarita. Tacos were good as usual as was the chips and salsa. They even give a military discount! read more

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Ambiance and service are good. Liked their baja fish tacos and cauliflower taco the most read more

bartaco - Reston - Fish taco, chicken taco and cauliflower taco - Tacos Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Solid food and service where it comes down for me is the price of the food. We started with the chips and salsa were good salsas had good flavor. We got a birria taco, chorizo, chicken, and a fish tacos. All were good the birria was the best. I thought the chicken was under seasoned. Chorizo was good and flavorful with nice taste of cinnamon and heat. Fish tacos were nice and well cooked but a little under seasoned. Id say the price was a little high for the food we got compared to other restaurants Ive been to but not crazy. I think you will be full and satisfied. The restaurant looks great and has a nice interior as well. read more

"Tacos are a symphony of flavors dancing in your mouth." Bartaco has the most tantalizing tacos that you have ever tasted. Have you ever thought of duck tacos? Well, you should, because that extra rich duck, that is slow roasted in a tamarind glaze, paired with caramelized onions and cilantro. It is phenomenal! Then,we had the chile-lime marinated shrimp that rests on a mound of shaved jicama dressed in a pepita salsa. It was mouthwateringly good. Next, we had the pork belly which was covered in a chili glaze and accompanied by pickled onions. It was delicious and I couldn't stop eating it. We also shared the fish tacos, which were served with a refreshing coleslaw. The fry on that fish was amazing and the fish tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. Yum. The creamy and rich guacamole is a must have. It is so yummy and cravable. Service was excellent. We ordered online and it was ready for us when we arrived. I love how everything is packed with care, so that it arrives home in perfect condition. The ambiance is a modern design. There is warm wood furnishing and metal accents. Bartaco has the best tacos I have ever eaten! I just love the chance to visit them in Reston, Virginia. read more

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Went this weekend and started with a grapefruit ginger Aqua Fresca, which I've had before, and love. We started with guacamole and chips and salsa. They make the best guacamole! I decided to try the BBQ sesame ribeye bowl. It was delicious. The ribeye was tender and so flavorful. It sat on a base of brown rice, and had spinach, crispy shallots, and spinach. It was so filling. I was too full to have dessert. read more

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Came in for lunch on Friday March 27th. Bar was empty. Food came out in a timely fashion and was delicious but the service from the bartenders was absolutely terrible. Our drinks sat empty, they had their backs to us and paid little to no attention to us, and spent the majority of the time eating and browsing on their phones. I was in the industry as a bartender for nearly 10 years and I can confidently say this was the worst service I have received in quite a long time. read more

We live above bartaco, the place is always poppin' at lunch and dinner so we decided to give it a shot. The tacos are really good. The fish taco was my favorite followed by the carnitas. Didn't get any pics but we ordered 12 tacos for 3 people and it was the perfect amount. We chose 4 tacos: fish, chicken, steak, and carnitas. read more

Hadn't been to Bartaco in a while. Arrived at 6pm and the place was packed! We found two seats at the bar and so glad we did. The bartenders were great! Attentive, and lots of fun singing and dancing around while working their tails off! So much fun! The music was great too! We had the guacamole, a variety of tacos (oyster, Baja fish, shrimp and steak). The shrimp was delicious but a little too spicy for me. I remember there being a few more taco options last time I had come in. Just wish there were more options that didn't have a spicy rating. We also got the elote which was very good! I think next time we go, we will just opt to sit at the bar for vibes! read more

Food Ordered: * worth trying - [Plantains]: A little too heavy for my taste but I didn't think they were too sweet. I think this would be a good appetizer to share with a couple people. - [Spicy Cucumber Salad]: I think this would have tasted better if this was marinated in advance/all the cucumbers were evenly coated in the marinade because all the cucumbers at the top barely had any flavor with only the bottom cucumbers having soaked up the marinade. Overall, it is a pretty refreshing appetizer. - [Lobster Esquites*]: Maybe a touch too much mayonnoise sauce but I like the creamy, sweet corn paired with the lobster. - [#givingtaco Roasted Brussel Sprouts Taco*]: Unfortunately, the #givingtaco topping rotates because I really liked the Roasted Brussel Sprouts Taco when they sold it. It had roasted honey chipotle glazed brussels sprouts, spicy curry carrot puree, sweet and spicy candied pepita, and pickled onions. I liked all the different textures and flavors. They came together for a really good couple of bites. I hope they bring this taco back soon! - [Baja Fish Taco]: I liked the fry on the fish but there wasn't any seasoning. -[Pistachio Cauliflower Taco*]: Similar to the #givingtaco Roasted Brussel Sprouts Taco, I like the different textures coming from all the components. -[Chili-Lime Shrimp Taco*]: The shrimp is well cooked and not dry and I like the little bit of a kick. It's like a 1/10 in terms of spice. -[Chili-Lime Shrimp Rice Bowl*]: If you're between the taco and the rice bowl, I would choose the taco because there are fewer bites in the taco so you have more concentrated, flavorful bites. Generally speaking, all the tacos have a rice bowl equivalent except for the Ahi Tuna + Crispy Rice Bowl, Korean BBQ Ribeye Rice Bowl, and Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Bowl, which have slightly different topping additions. -[Key Lime Pie*]: I LOVE this dessert. Their house-made whipped cream is so airy and I like the addition of the lime zest for that extra lime flavor. The dessert isn't too sweet and I like how tart the custard is. -[Tres Leches*]: If you're between this and the Key Lime Pie, I would choose the Key Lime Pie in a heartbeat but the Tres Leches is still a good dessert. I think the addition of the toasted coconut helps cut into the richness of the dessert. Would I order again? : I've ordered from here a lot because my office is partial to ordering lunch here. Overall, I think everything I've had is ok in taste except for the #givingtaco Roasted Brussel Sprouts Taco and Key Lime Pie, which I would order on my own outside of team lunches. Other than that, I would prefer to get tacos elsewhere like at Taco Bamba. Just a tip if you're ordering from here for the first time: the tacos are street taco sized so, unless you're also planning on ordering an appetizer and/or dessert, I would recommend ordered at least three tacos. read more

The food is delicious. Tapas-style/small portions. My husband and I love it! We appreciate the cell phone ordering and how the staff is quick and helpful. The chill ambience is great, especially for after a stressful workday or a late night bite. Highly recommend! read more

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I love soft tacos and well why not add drinks to the mix. Love the concept, order from the app and it comes to the table. This is a nice HH spot. All the tacos are good but baja fish , shrimp and chorizo were my favorite read more

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Overall Taste Let me start off by saying I used to LOVE bartaco! Unfortunately they have changed up pretty much everything I loved about them. We used to get complementary guacamole and chips, but not anymore. The best taco on the menu, Crispy Oyster is no longer available (at any location) and the crispy shrimp taco to replace it doesn't do the job! Nonetheless, the Glazed Pork Belly and Baja Fish are still available and delicious. We also love finishing our meal up with an order of churros! I have to admit the pricing is luxury for what you get. After about one maybe two bites, you are done! I suggest bringing back the complimentary guacamole to make the pricing more reasonable. Aesthetics This is a cute little place to dine in or outside of. The main focus is usually the bar, but offers plenty of seating and entertainment for families with children. If you don't like placing your own order and paying on your phone this is not the place for you. You will get assistance, but you don't have a designated server. While I wouldn't make a special trip like I did in the past, I would stop by if in the area. Recommend read more

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Years ago, my wife and I visited one of the earlier iterations of the now ubiquitous bartaco in Nova. While we enjoyed the food then, the chain has since grown significantly and our Mexican food palates have similarly advanced. As such, we find ourselves visiting more no frills, authentic taquerias these days rather than fusion-y chains. Despite this preference, we chose bartaco for a quick date night out when the craving for tacos struck. We arrived to a bustling dining room during peak weekend hours. The restaurant does not take reservations but instead offers an online "waiting list." I don't think it does much in terms of actually cutting down on wait times, but I tried signing up anyways. We asked for an outdoor table and took a seat on the popular patio within 10 minutes. Our friendly waitress introduced herself shortly thereafter and explained the menu and service model (QR code or in person ordering, your choice). She appeared well trained as she was able to answer all of our questions on the menu quite accurately. We placed our order via phone and the food arrived surprisingly quickly. The first menu item we tried was the duck birria, the easy favorite of the evening. The juicy, flavorful duck paired well with a properly restrained amount of salty cheese and was nestled in a crispy tortilla. A dunk into the rich, well spiced consommé yielded a meaty, cheesy, and zesty bite. We also received a small order of the guac, chips, and salsa around the same time. The fresh red and green salsas perked up the flavors of all the tacos quite well, but we found the guacamole ho hum. Our next "course" arrived afterwards, which represented tacos (chicken verde, chorizo, and duck) as well as the lobster esquites. We enjoyed the creamy corn and big chunks of shellfish the esquites provided, though the dish lacked spice. All the tacos we sampled were solid, with the meats properly cooked and well seasoned. With a little room left in our stomachs, we ended on a sweet note with the plantains. The sweet banana chunks had addictive caramelized edges and hit the spot for dessert. The total damage ended up just under $70 (including tip), which seems average for the area and reasonable for the amount of food we had. Ultimately, the quality of the items we had pleasantly surprised us. Bartaco is not going to win any awards for the best or most authentic Mexican food, but they do what they do well and with very fresh ingredients. read more

Horrible service. They say they are understaffed, okay, but there was hardly anyone there. It took one person in my party 45 minutes to get a cocktail. After 20 minutes we had to remind them and then it took another 25 minutes to get made. Perhaps the bar was busy and understaffed but our waiter almost never showed up. We also had 3 people tend to our table of 5 people which I found strange but they never consistently came to check on us. The food was delicious and that's why instead of 2 stars I'm giving 3 read more

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Such imaginative gourmet vegan cauliflower tacos! Recommended by my children, who are not vegan, & had other tacos. The corn tortillas were exceptional; very similar to handmade ones I had in Guatemala. read more

bartaco - Reston - Roasted cauliflower taco with pistachio chimichurra, pomegranate, hummus & cilantro & lime - Tacos Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Bartaco is always consistent. Good bar scene, fast service, a little slow on the bar tenders, but overall good service. Pork belly tacos are my fav. Guac is fresh and don't forget plantains! read more

Wonderful atmosphere and the food was to dieee for! I'm definitely coming back because our server Maria gave us the best experience , always checking up on table and gave us recommendations such as the passion fruit margarita which a 10/10! read more

Had a business lunch here. The three of us sat outside in the shade and it was nice. We started with the chips and salsa and guacamole. It was good. The chips at large and you have to break them Up. I got the Oyster, fish ,and steak taco. All were good. read more

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Visited Bartaco in Reston recently and was really impressed with bartender Alex! His cocktails were creative, delicious, and truly stood out. Great atmosphere and excellent service. Definitely coming back! read more

My friend was craving tacos and suggested this place. This was my first time going and I liked how they are set up. We were greeted and walked over to our table quickly. Their system is similar to a fast food where you order and pay before receiving your food. They also have a "flag" system in getting a server to come around, so it felt like I was able to hold conversation with my friend better. The food came out quite quickly and there are sauce options at the table. I personally ordered their lunch platter option that is rice or salad with your choice of three tacos. There is also a rice bowl lunch option too. The caesar salad is made with kale and evenly dressed where it was not overly soggy. The tacos were filled to the brim with filling; I chose a chorizo, cauliflower and a baja fish. The chorizo had good flavor and was not straight spice. The cauliflower taco had pomegranate seeds and pistachio which I was not expecting but it worked. The fish was fried nicely where it wasn't too oily or dry. The batter was light and flaky and the fish was flaky. I did try the various tabletop sauces and my favorite was the red one. I unfortunately do not remember what the name is. I also heard they have a great happy hour and will have to come back for that. read more

bartaco - Reston - Lunch Platter: Kale Caesar Salad + Baja Fish Taco, Chorizo Taco, and Pistachio Cauliflower Taco - Tacos Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Love this place! Can get busy at times, so a reservation sometimes helps. Food is always good here. Ordered a bunch of tacos, corn, and mint tea...all delicious. You order on your phone via QR code, which can be good and bad. read more

Location Conveniently located on the corner of plaza in Reston. Parking Two nearby garages for free-plenty of room! Service Incredibly helpful and friendly! Atmosphere I love this place! Pictures ala buco de bepo. Outside and inside seating. Bar much like Healdsburg, Ca vibe. Casual but fun. Menu Scan or paper-I LOVE this system-raise the card when you want service and they magically appear! The menu offers something for everyone! Food and beverage We had tacos-fish( fried), duck, shrimp, chorizo, and chicken-ALL yummy! Margaritas under performed for me. Recommended IPA rocked it. Tres leche served in Small jar-VERY yummy!!! Coffee is french press-see photo. Smooth. We spitted the chips and salsa-large chips with salsa. Tables offer house salsa. Summary Great location. Do make call ahead reservation. Love the service-food AMAZING!!! read more

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Ambiance: we love this place. Very friendly and cheerful staff. This place is always busy and be prepared to wait atleast for 20min on a weekend. As this place is always packed, it is quite loud too. Service is very fast and they are still using contact less ordering system which I think is great. They have crayons and other paper puzzles to keep the little ones entertained Food: We order corn off the cob and Panachos for dessert. Corn at bartaco is one of the best in the area. I have it every time I go there. Panachos is a tangy dish with bean and avocado served with nachos, it was very good. We tried pork belly taco, spiced chicken verde, baha fish taco, avocado taco, and oyster taco. Avocado taco was quite bland and lacked flavor. All the other tacos were delicious. Chicken and fish are my favorite. We had churros and tres leches for dessert, staff were nice to give us extra vanilla sauce for churros. Both the desserts are out of the world Parking: Free parking is available in all the parking garages around the restaurant. Or there is a paid street parking option you can pay via parkmobile read more

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Food was delicious, not your typical tacos. Colorful and flavorful. Staff were attentive and the receptionist went out of her way for my 7 yr old grandson. Multiple types of margaritas as well as other cocktails, we enjoyed a standard margarita and mojito. Definitely will return when we are I. The area! read more

Food is great, atmosphere is nice, but the service is really undesirable. 80% of the servers I've had have made me feel like I need to leave as soon as possible and check on me every 10 minutes which is annoying as hell. I feel extremely rushed and like am being watched all the time!!!!!! I understand having to turn tables over but damn I was there 45 minutes and ordered a bunch of food and get checked on every 10 minutes is too damn much. read more

Phenomenal taco place in Reston. Great variety of top notch tacos, dips, and bowls. Amazing service. Definitely would try them again! read more

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Visited recently for lunch with a friend on a Sunday. Parking is easy in a lot nearby and was free; I believe on weekdays it's validated. We were seated quickly at a large booth with plenty of space. Ordering was through a QR code on our phones and this made it easy to separate payments and orders. I started with a winter caipirinha - not pictured. This was really delicious and had cranberry. I also got a kale Caesar (not pictured) and this was a pretty good size for only $3. For other food, I opted for the ceviche as I've been on a ceviche kick lately. I am picky about ceviche as I've had Peruvian and Mexican ceviche many times. This one really surprised me and made the mark. It had a lot of lime which is how I like my ceviche and great flavor! We also shared guacamole which is always excellent. For tacos, I opted for my usuals - the ribeye, Baja fish, and crispy oyster. All were excellent but the crispy oyster is my favorite. I then tried a taco off their secret menu -the slow roasted pork. This was excellent. Overall, I left extremely stuffed. Their tacos are small but don't let this be deceiving, as theyre packed pretty full. Paying was super easy with the QR code from our phones so we didn't have to wait to receive a bill. Highly recommend for a quick, but delicious, lunch or dinner spot! read more

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Super trendy spot in a very lively part of town. They are extremely modern and have "in-app" ordering where you have minimal interaction with a server, it is all through the barcode on the table which was a little difficult to understand but once you get the grasp of it you just order away. The food was all really tasty with several taco options and customizations to choose from. The bar menu had many delicious mixed drink options. Good vibes and the perfect ambiance for a night out or a date. read more

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Bar Taco is another casual restaurant that never disappoints.  The guacamole is always fresh and it comes with really big and nice and salty tortilla rounds.  There is a good variety of tacos to choose from and they are big enough to enjoy but also small enough that you can try several without getting too full.  Our favorites are the shrimp  and the pork belly.  The cauliflower would be better if it was mixed with the sauce instead of it just laying the sauce on top which gives the upper part a lot more flavor than the bottom of the taco.  The desserts come in mason jars and are enough to share.  The key lime pie is nice and tangy and the tres leches is also good just more subtle.  The service is always attentive and friendly.  Thought they have switched to ordering through the QR code, you can still use the "flag" system of putting the little dragonfly card in the stand on your table as an indicator that you need help.  The Mosaic location has a really nice patio for mild days.  We have seen several dogs on the patio but the rules are unclear as to whether they are actually permitted/encouraged.  As in all of Mosaic, garage parking is very easy and plentiful and the area is great to stroll around in before or after your meal. read more

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