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4.2 (2k reviews)
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Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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bartaco (Reston, Virginia)
Daniel J.

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!

Classic Margarita, duck / pork belly / chorizo tacos, corn, small guacamole + chips
John E.

Flew across the country from San Diego (the land of tacos) for the best margaritas and refined tacos I can't get at home. Sat at the bar, service was excellent, food and drinks hit the spot. Great music, comfortable setting, recommended for any taco Tuesday or other day of the week.

Fish taco, shrimp taco, pork belly taco (hand for scale)
Emily K.

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!

Nailah D.

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.

Maitrayee D.

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 .

All ends of limes
Dr. Justin E.

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.

pork tamale
Joe L.

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.

Coconut Gelato
Madison G.

This was genuinely the best restaurant experience I've ever had. The vibes were insane, the music was great, lighting was chill, location was amazing with outdoor seating too. The Berry Colada was a fantastic non alcoholic beverage and the tacos were insanely delicious and super affordable! They had a card you would put on the table so they knew when you needed to be served and they would come right to you. Super amazing environment I would definitely recommend for a little night out or even family dinner. Plus they had amazing gelato

Duck, Pork Belly, Mushroom, and Sesame Beef (I think) Taco
Vincent M.

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!

Had a great time at bartaco. The food was excellent and the service was just as amazing. Ben and nolan were my servers and they just made my night. 10/10 must try!

Plate of Tacos
Rudy D.

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!

The creamy and fresh guacamole.
Joy B.

"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.

Fish taco, chicken taco and cauliflower taco
Apurva M.

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

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This is a good taco place. The concept is different from the typical taco places. Highly recommend if you want to try something different.

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9 years ago

Delicious as always- discovered they had a secret taco of Spiced lamb with minted yogurt sauce - amazing!

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Awesome food, great ambiance and really amazing service! They have really good vegetarian food too, which is so hard to find at times!

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The food is amazing and the location is great. Parking may be an issue, so pick your times wisely.

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Dominique at Bar Taco is awesome for catering a wedding. She and her staff did an amazing job setting up my taco buffet for my wedding.

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6 years ago

The duck rice bowl is really good.... the price of the guac is highway robbery

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Great staff! Food is great! Sangria is a little pricy for the quality but over all had an amazing experience

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Great service and great food! The taco's were authentic and had a ton of flavor.

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Really great experience! Delish drinks and tacos. Great service. Pretty sure servers name was chance. Thanks!

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Are they currently offering happy hour specials?

Yes

Does bartaco have a single seat handicap accessible Family restroom, so I can help my wife with getting to the toilet safely?

Yes

Dog friendly on patio?

No! They asked me to leave my dog outside the patio area

How do you earn those poker chips? When I was there I didn't get any. :(

Being super nice ?

What's with the poker chips? Someone gave me chips, and I have been there once, but forgot to ask what's up with the chips!

Each chip is good for a free taco... they want you to go back for more! :)

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