Absolutely Delicious - One Hundred Stamp of APPROVAL!!! From good customer service to good food. My favorites are the Caribbean, Spicy Chicken and Fish tacos with an Old Tyme. They never fail me in preparing my food and drink to perfection. The food ALWAYS TASTE FRESH. The churros are good too and I love the music selections - D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) It's a nice place to catch a vibe. read more

Solid but you know who likes the prices being jacked up for tacos. I know it's typical for this area but they aren't as good as Senior Ramon's or as good as Taco Bamba. The best part is that they are in the town center so you get some good people watching. If it's your only choice then it's good consistent but not great. read more

Family meals during Covid is a great idea and we try to go to as many restaurants as possible to support them during these tough times. Bartaco has a taco kit and a Roasted Chicken family kit both for $49.50. We finally got around to ordering the taco kit. Selections below: Pick 2 taco fillings: Ribeye Steak Fried Fish Oysters (as an add on) Sides: Chipotle Slaw Mexican Corn Rice Beans (as an add on) They provide corn tortillas (4 each for 4 people). Chips and salsa verde are also included. We pick up and on the way home the food smells awesome...can't wait to get home. Everything is nicely packed but the overwhelming consensus is....mehhh. The fish is fried nicely and the oysters are quite good. The steak is decent and they provide a kimchi slaw with a sauce. One big miss is the corn tortillas..they seem like they are straight out of a bag from Giant and are plopped into some tin foil to look like they are made in the restaurant. They also tend to rip apart while eating the taco. I'd give 3.5 stars as the flavors aren't bad but the overall experience is just OK. read more

Without a doubt the supreme master of area tacos. This place has it all. Fabulous food- superb service, spotless restaurant. I've eaten here at least 12 times -always great. read more

I love Bartaco and can't wait until they come to DC. I made the journey all the way out here one day and it did not disappoint. Although the tacos are quite small, they are very tasty and flavorful. My favorite tacos were the pork belly, baja fish, and the falafel. The chorizo taco was just okay, perhaps it would have been better if the chorizo was warm when I got it. The fried avocado taco is interesting. Not super amazing and not bad, just interesting. The street corn (off the cob) is flavorful as well. The drinks are fantastic, but I'm sad to see that the happy hour (or "high tide") prices keep going up. $7.50 as they're currently priced at is a bit much during happy hour. They still taste good though. The Hey Miss Dragonfly is light and refreshing but much stronger than you'd expect, it's probably my favorite drink here. The Sanguina was just okay, I honestly expected to like it more and was expecting more flavor. The Smoke on the Water is good, but you can't really go wrong with mezcal; this drink is pretty strong too. The one drink I absolutely did not like though was the Anchojito, it just tasted like a really bad attempt at a mojito and I could not finish it. I will say that the service here is fantastic. One of the bartenders mentioned to the managers that I was visiting from DC (I mean, it is quite far) and throughout the course of my time there several managers came over to introduce themselves and offer me their favorite tacos and cocktails off the menu. They made me feel really special. Like I said, I really can't wait until they finally open a location in DC but am happy they'll at least be in Arlington very soon. read more

Service is always authentically great. Foods served hot, fresh, and fast. Servers are always very knowledgeable. Great for a first date, just hanging with friends, and families! read more

We came to this restaurant yesterday, to celebrate my friend BDay, asked for table for 5, was seated outside right away. One of our friends didn't have face mask, he asked person who was host if they can give him one, he said that don't provide masks and told him that if he don't have his own mask, he should leave restaurant right now. We usually going to bartaco in merrifield, service, food and drinks are amazing there, we decided to try Reston location and our experience was very bad. Our server was very rude and disrespectful, he never introduced himself, when we got our food no one brought us silverware, we have to wait and ask for it, no one was taking empty plates and glasses, no one ever stop by and ask how's everything or if we need anything, restaurant was not busy at all and most of the tables was empty. At 9:55 he came outside and told us, that they close soon and we have 5 more minutes to finish our drinks. Absolutely horrible experience, don't wast your time and money at bartaco I'm Reston. P.S. that's how our table was "served". read more

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A lovely place with a very flexible menu and lots of wonderful taco options. I love the street corn! Also, conveniently located below me!

Rose was so helpful with placing a catering order over the phone - knowledgeable and efficient! I've also been to this location a few times and the in person service is usually just as good! read more

This location is always busy, so calling ahead is helpful unless you want to wait a day. Service is consistent and the food is delicious. I was hesitant about eating here the first time because I'm not a big taco person. Clearly I was impressed - this is now the only place I'd order tacos from. read more

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We came for a cocktail and Mike (the manager trainee from Boston) was so friendly. He jumped behind the bar to help out the bartender who was busy restocking the bar. His anejo margarita was delicious. But the best part is he worked with me to creat the best cocktail (tequila, Chambord, fresh lime juice and a splash of agave; shaken and topped with a sparkling wine floater). The cocktails were excellent and the service was impeccable. Thanks Mike. read more

They have great side dishes and drinks. The tacos are also pretty good. The price is a little high, but is good quality. Service is also great. You order and pay on your phone, so you don't have to wait for a waiter to take your food order. read more

When I moved from Nashville last February, I frequented quite a few random establishments that advertised themselves as makers of authentic tacos in the DMV but none of them quite hit the mark. Fast forward a few months later when my co-workers dragged me out for an impromptu lunch in Reston Town Center and we stumbled upon this gem. Our lives have not been the same since then. My co-workers had just finished a stint overseas in a country in the middle east so basically ordered 2 types of every single meat filled taco. Before we had finished the first of many tacos we were hooked. Our favorites were the pork belly and fish but in all honesty all of the tacos were delicious. Even the cauliflower taco was surprisingly good. We also ordered fried plantains and guacamole. This place knows how to make both of those really well. Since that first visit I have been back here at least ten times. On a few occasions I've even been known to have lunch and dinner here in the same day. The drinks are pretty amazing for those times when you get the chance to eat here outside work hours. I think that these guys spend all day squeezing limes so the drinks are amazingly fresh and tasty. The staff is friendly and attentive and the food is great! Two thumbs up! If you can't already tell I'm a huge fan of this place and eat here way too often! read more

Great happy hour and dinner spot. My friends and I loved this place! Stopped by for happy hour and they have great specials. This place is usually packed outside and inside, but you won't be waiting long here for a table. You get really authentic Mexican street food flavors here. We ordered the pork belly, Baja fish, duck spicy cauliflower, portabelllo and tuna tatako. Food comes out really quickly. Highly recommend the cauliflower, duck and pork belly tacos very delicious and well seasoned. Alot of detail goes into these miniature tacos. Fresh ingredients and nice combination of fusion flavors makes this place stand out. Happy hour here has drinks a couple of bucks off. Definitely try the Paloma fresca and Sanguina! Parking here is really easy. Parking after 5 during the week is free. read more

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2 Spicy Chorizo 5.00 2 Mojo Pork Carnitas 5.00 2 Sesame Ribeye 7.00 2 Roasted Duck 7.00 1 Guac + Roma + Verde 11.00 +Wait staff was great. +The decor and ambience gives off a relaxed feel. +Tacos were tasty. -The bill can add up quick, given restaurant location (Reston Town Center). We paid $20 each, for a party of two. -No loyalty rewards program. read more

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Went in with my family on a Friday afternoon and were impressed. The food was amazing! And the drinks were great. The smoke on the water is one of the best mix drinks I've had! The tacos were phenomenal. Minimal topping but had tons of flavor. The pork belly and the duck tacos are must haves! We did feel like it was a the expensive side but we enjoyed the experience regardless. read more

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Yum!! First time here, definitely not my last. Loved the tacos, guacamole, and spicy cucumber salad. The service was amazing, though probably was the fact that we were the first customers for lunch coming in at about 11:30. My co-workers had some delicious margaritas for lunch, but I opted to stick to food only. The spicy cucumber salad was good and had a kick to it, but wasn't nearly as spicy as the chicken taco and the shrimp taco. Those tacos were good, but the Baja fish taco was outstanding. The guacamole was good, though could have used a little more lime juice and maybe cilantro. Nice menu and I look forward to trying some other non-taco food, like ceviche, chicken soup, and rice bowls in the future. Plus they have some amazing non-alcoholic drinks, like fresh-squeezed lemonade and limeade, as well as carafes of specialized teas and such. Highly recommend and can't believe it took a co-worker and so many years to discover this delicious restaurant. read more

Updated review! I haven't had bartaco in a really long time. I decided to get a pack of fish tacos and guacamole from doordash. Packaging is great and I love that they separate everything so your tacos don't get soggy. The guacamole is just as good as the last time I had it. The only thing that stinks is that you have to commit to a minimum of a 4 pack of the same taco, so it's hard to get variety if you're ordering for 1-2 people. This is a great delivery option for families or dinner parties. I really love the slaw that comes with the fish tacos and wish you could buy it as a side. Good job, bartaco and can't wait to order again! read more

We were looking for something light and decided to come to Bartaco. So glad of our choice! Beautiful decor. Lots of seating both indoor and outdoor. Staff was really nice. We came on a Monday night around 9pm. We were told that they lost electricity earlier and just got the power back 20 mins prior to our arrival. We got seated by the window. They have tacos and non-tacos choices and some side dishes. Unfortunately they didn't have rice bowls that night as they would be a good option. We decided on a variety of tacos including Baja fish, Yucatán, rock shrimp, pork belly, sesame ribeye, chicken and duck. They were perfect size and every one of them was just so flavorful. My favorite would be the sesame ribeye. The appetizers and side dishes were also great. Chicken soup was tasty. The large guacamole, ceviche and spicy cucumber were awesome! And if you never tried the grilled corn with cheese, you would be missing out. Unfortunately, the restaurant ran out of churros but that just means we would have to go back again. PS: parking in the lot after 5pm is free. Or the restaurant can also validate. read more

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It was a rainy Saturday and it was also a slow day. So, my family and I went to bartaco, a restaurant that was on our radar, or at least mine. We parked in the red garage, which was convenient for us, and because it was a weekend, it was free. I look inside the window and it is packed in there. Luckily, there were a few open tables in the cramped establishment. We got seated and our server, Jack, greeted us and told us how the restaurant operates. They are basically made to order. On their order sheet we ordered fish tacos, chicken tacos, and the mushroom taco. Also, we ordered some chips with guacamole. For drinks, I got the ginger mint iced tea. The tacos are EXPENSIVE. Certain tacos are worth $2.50 per tacos and others for $3.50 per taco. They are small and can be eaten in three bites! The guacamole, on the other hand, was subtle yet lacked salt and acidity. It paired well with the semi-salty chips, but those ships are giant circles and have to be broken by hand. When they are broken, you realize that it isn't much to eat with the guacamole, so then it makes you order more chips, which isn't free. The drink was the bomb though! They have an ENTIRE LITER of iced tea! It was not overwhelmingly sweet and had a slight sour and bitter taste to even it out. The atmosphere has a relaxed beach vibe, but it was cramped. The blue and white checkered patterns complement the light wood feature on the ceiling, floor, tables, and chairs. It would be much better if the sun was out, but oh well... Would I recommend for a family gathering? No! Super expensive unless you have deep pockets. Would I go with friends? Very few friends. Again, it is expensive. Would I, personally, go again? Sure, but with one other friend. read more

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The manager reached out and made it right. Thank you for caring about your customers experience. I'm not a huge fan of their chicken empanadas, but the baja fish and duck tacos are excellent. read more

Tacos were yummy. Idk I just always feel like tacos that size should be 1.00 to 2.00 a pop. Chips and guacamole is always good. They gave me the ends of a lemon. Like why the fuck did they just think it was okay to do that read more

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I found out about this place on a work trip pre-pandemic and fell in love with the wide variety of tacos they serve. Best part about it is that you can order by quantity and that's the best when you want to try n types of tacos. I just love the various sauce and toppings they use based on the meat type...it gives such rich flavors to every taco you eat. Got to try this during Christmas after over 2 years and enjoyed every bite of it. Oh and I love to end it with their coconut icecream...it's so yummy :) read more

Overall this is a solid taco place with good service. I have been here a few times and it has been consistently good. I like that you get to write your orders allowing you to order in phases so you can time out your meal. The service has always been quick when I have been there. They get pretty busy at night so there is usually a wait. Most of the tacos I ate were good such as the carnitas, brussel sporut and baja fish. I did not like the cauliflower one. The guacamole is good and the tuna poke was fresh. read more

Food is very good. We had the fish tacos. Service is a bit slow even if it's not crowded. But everything is automated. You need to download the app, choose from the menu and order all on your own. You do everything but cook your food and drop it at the table. Plus you will pay to park and need an app for that as well. So if you are trying to have a tech free date . . . Forget it. And then they have the nerve to automatically recommend an 18% gratuity. Dude at this point I felt like an employee. read more

Really great food and easy to order. Service was quick and the ambiance is a bar scene. I'd go again next time I'm in town.

Pretty cool concept, it's like a sushi joint but with tacos. You write down the order for the items you want and place the card for the waiter to come and pick up. We ordered the Baja fish, seared sword fish, crispy rock shrimp, guac and chopped salad. The tacos were delicious but a little too small for my liking and the amount of fish or shrimp was below the amount I was expecting. The guac was one of the best I've had. Chopped salad was really good and had big chunks of avocado. Overall the food was about 3.5 stars but we need to try the other items to keep the 4 stars. read more

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Another solid establishment in the RTC. What makes this place so awesome is the decor, the attitude of the staff, the tacos (of course), and the margaritas. Oh yes, the margaritas are the stuff of cocktail heaven. The key is fresh squeezed limes. Makes a huge difference. I was informed they sell more margaritas than tacos. That is a no brainer! Of course you need food to pair with booze. That's where the tacos come in. They are small and they might seem overpriced but they pack tremendous flavor with the different proteins and ingredients. I've tried about every one; the duck, ribeye, cauliflower, fish, oyster and shrimp are my favorites. Don't forget to ask about the taco of the day; it's an eye-opener such as lobster, tuna, or something spectacular! Other good items are the Mexican corn, the cucumber salad, plantains, and churros for that sweet tooth. The ordering comes from selecting what you want on the order cards, the server/bartender take them and enter them in. Then wait for the delivered goodness and enjoy! During the wait, I love chatting it up with the staff, especially the bartenders; they make amazing drinks and love to converse about anything and everything. Always in a positive mood, they add to the welcoming decor. You may notice there's no tv at the bar; thats to encourage socializing amongst the patrons while sipping a beverage and eating a taco. I don't know what Reston did to deserve this place but I'm glad the restaurant group decided to put a location here. Now excuse me while I order my drink on the rocks with salt! read more

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Honestly, I am not a fan of Mexican food, but bartaco's menu is interesting. It's very similar to Tapas. My family lives and dies by this restaurant, and my office buys lunch every week for Taco Tuesday's from bartaco. The Sesame Ribeye tacos are good, and the Crispy Fish tacos are tasty as well. I think that my struggle is that they are so small and the flour tortillas. I prefer corn tortillas and larger portions of one item. Please don't let my pickiness discourage you from going. If you like really good tasting Mexican food, bartaco is your place. The atmosphere is festive and comfortable. And the staff at the multiple locations that I have visited go above and beyond to make sure that you return for more. #TryTheHabenaroSauce #HappyEating read more

This is a must visit for Northern Virginia, service was the best I've ever seen from a restaurant and the variety of Mexican food does not disappoint. I highly recommend this restraunt read more

This is actually one of my favorite taco places in Virginia. I've been to both this location and the one in the Mosaic District in Fairfax. I've had almost every taco on the menu. The carnitas, pork belly & duck are my personal favorite. The guac is great here too. I will definitely be coming back read more

I came here a few weeks ago when I was in town with some friends for a friend's wedding. This seemed like the top-rated restaurant in the area so we were excited to dine here. We came for dinner on a Saturday night, and the place was packed out like crazy. I'd say the atmosphere is like dimly lit and millennial chilling type status. We had to wait about a half hour for a table even though we made reservations ahead of time. So we sat down and looked over the menu. The tacos all seemed reasonably priced; about $2.50-$3.50 per with a menu of other items and drinks. They have a pretty organized ordering method with sheets you fill out and cards you can place in a displayer to let your server know you're ready. The service was nice; this nice young man explained everything to us with a smile. I ended up ordering 4 tacos (1 al pastor, 1 fish, and 2 chorizo) and a bottle of orange soda. The order took a while to come out, but when it did, I was disappointed by how small the tacos were. They're like bite-sized; so freaking small. I guess they described the food as 'tapas-style' and maybe it's normal for that but I was like damn I'm hungry man. We noticed that the tacos were made with one tortilla each. When I get tacos, they're usually made with two tortillas. The flavor on the tacos were great though; they were all very tasty but my favorite was the chorizo. My orange soda that came in the glass bottle was delicious too. Anyway, I really wanted to like this place more, but I'm going to give 3 stars because the quantity of food fell short. Total bill came out to $13.78; I paid $16 total. Not too horrible but I felt jipped for the amount of food I got. Seems like a nice date spot for people that don't care about how much food they get but want a fun, millennial status atmosphere. read more

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Bar Taco's pork belly is the best! Very flavorful, tender and cut in perfect bite size pieces for tacos. The Baja fish was crispy. Portions are not large though. We ordered their margaritas to go and they were surprisingly good! read more

I havent been here since before COVID. I think they did an EXCELLENT job adapting and delivering value to customers. I came in with my wife and kids for lunch on a Saturday. It wasnt super busy and we sat immediately. They gave both my kids entire coloring books. Not crappy, single sheets. A whole-ass coloring book and a pack of crayons each. They were thrilled (and so was I). We were seated and were briefed on the process by the hostess. You scan a QR code, order via the website, plug in your card and they run the food. I dont know if this is a result of staffing issues but if it is, this model works much better than what ive seen other places try to implement. The interface was super easy to use, wasnt clunky and worked very well. We had all of our food in within a few minutes and the staff brought it out in sequence (apps first, then entrees, etc.) despite me plugging it all in myself which was nice. The kids meals are HUGE and my kids loved them, especially the fruit skewer. My tacos were great as usual and we were super happy with the whole experience. read more

I've actually been here a few times but I did go there today with my family. I love the consistency in quality in food and service. Even though every time we go, there seems to be new people working, the staff seems to be on their game all the time. We ordered a few different tacos, the salsa and guac trio, soup, and also empanadas. Everything is so fresh. They even have a secret taco but you have to ask for it since it's not stated on the menus, which we had today was the fried oyster. The corn tortilla they use for the tacos is nice and thin and not overwhelming, soup had wonderful flavor, and the empanadas were so fresh and hot. The vibe at the place is trendy yet laidback. There's a wide range of people who come here from families to Youngers to even people who just want to stop in for a drink. I don't think I've ever had a disappointing visit here. Now if only they were closer to me... read more

Had an amazing experience at this place! It's a must try. We stood 1 hour to get a table and it was worth it. Their cocktails are amazing too. Friendly service. Highly recommend read more

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The ambiance was incredible, loud and fun. The bartender was attentive and made sure to answer all of my questions since I've never been. Get the duck tacos...period!! read more

Thanks for the comment, Kristin! I really appreciated you reaching out so I have been back since and things were definitely better. A nice place to eat tacos in the Reston Town Center! Casual, fun, yummy! read more

Very good tacos, guac, and drinks! Great atmosphere. I wish we ordered with a server and not a QR code, but that's okay.

Seriously the best service I've ever had. Couple that with super tasty food, makes me wish I lived closer! Came here on the random after visiting family in Reston. Got a assortment of tacos, 8 total for two people. The duck tacos are where it's at. The rest was all delicious but the duck tacos were the best! Thought that it wouldn't be enough food but after 8 small tacos, two sides and corn, plus the best key lime pie and super fresh churros, I need to be wheel barrowed out of here. read more

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