The food is awesome here! We had the burrito mojado, it's like an enchilada, but better! You need to add chipotle mayo. The queso is good and you can have as much salsa as you want! Overall it's a must try! read more

Ugh. We haven't been able to get out to enjoy DT like we used to. We used their new app to order curbside pickup, but when we got there were told they do not serve eggs after 4pm. They used to, as my favorite has always been the breakfast tacos for dinner. I completely understand having new or changed times that certain foods are available, but would really have appreciated knowing that before driving all the way there. read more

we use to eat here all the time when they first opened up...lately they have decreased the size of the burritos to the point of it fitting in the palm of your hand. So small the tortilla was DOUBLE WRAPPED over with almost no beans or ingredients inside ..more like a finger food diet sized appetizer free at a Jenny Craig convention ! for $8 + each i dont think i will ever go back in a lifetime...chipotle unfortunately is 3 times the size much bigger & better tasting...liked the idea of supporting local but cannot afford to with the small tiny child size portions they now serve. read more

Well, it's the end of District Taco for me. Ordered three beef tacos the Jefe way, and the wife ordered vegan chips and dip with guacamole. It took 25 minutes for the order to finally make it to our table. Took one bite of my tacos and the beef was cold, and missing the sour cream, not to mention that my wife, who has the iron stomach, just finished vomiting 45 minutes after we just got home. Say señor, someone is not washing their hands. And remember kids, gloves don't make your hands clean and the morons working there who come in from smoke breaks, never wash their hands. As for my wife and I, we are never going back. But for you millennial pigs that think district taco is da bomb because you dumb-asses live in old town, go enjoy this so-called Mexican joint. As for me that's it. read more

During this quarantine time, I kept to one two restaurants in the area for the days I didn't feel like cooking and District Taco has been the main go to and the food has been getting better and better as the weeks go on. I usually kept to the same menu items, but I finally ventured to another items, the Nachos Borrachos and I have to say....so good! Only recommendation, if you order this bowl, get the queso on the side as it can make the chips soft if left on too long before eating. I am Spanish, so I am particular with my food selections and District gets it right every time. Thank you to Carlos, Caesar and the rest of the team at DT (I go so much now, I know them by name ;) ) . You all have been so amazing during this crazy time in VA and in the country. You have made dining out great with wonderful menu selections and service!! read more

Went in for the first time today and the tacos weren't bad! My mom and I didn't have to wait that long to be served our food either. Definitely will be back for more. read more

District Taco - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This afternoon I ordered a salad from District Taco at 701 Franklin Street in Old Town Alexandria. Upon arrival I called and advised that I was in the parking lot. The young lady that answered the phone, called me back and advised that I would have to come in because my order indicated pickup. I asked if she could bring the order to my car and her manager said that she could not. I advised her that I preferred to not be around people, and if they could not bring my order out or please cancel it. Again, she had to speak with the manager and he advised to they could cancel my order It is a shame, that in these unprecedented and perilous times management would not extend common customer service. read more

I went for a quick bite, it's not the best taco in the world but it was still pretty good! Service was also nice and the place was clean. Definitely ask for their hottest hot sauce if you are adventurous. They also have great selection of other salsas as well. read more

District Taco - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food is great. The restaurant is clean and friendly. The staff are quick and friendly. Must try for authentic tacos in DC.

I don't think I've ever had this complaint at a restaurant before, but I have to say that the portion sizes are surprisingly small for what you pay for. It seemed like a bit of a rip-off, especially compared to what you get for your money at a place like Chipotle. And the tacos were just mediocre. They weren't bad, but when you get three tiny tacos and nobody wants the third, that's a problem. read more

Taco Time! Taco Time! Taco Time! It is all here, and it is pretty darn good. Now. I have to confess that at first I had my doubts about District Taco, but those were soon dispelled from the moment I stepped through the doors. The checklist: * friendly greeting, friendly service ..check * clean dinning area....check * menu clearly displayed ....check * salsa bar for the hungry masses ..check * yummy tacos of all varieties..check * fresh ingredients ...check With every box checked, I quickly pounced on my order of two beef and two chicken tacos. I also ordered a side of cheese sauce which gave my tacos that extra something. The salsa bar was also an added treat, for a tomatillo sauce was a creamy delight that completely enhanced my taco experienced. The salsa bar's spicy options contributed to wonderful taco customization. District Taco was a sweet gastronomic surprise that had me thinking every time one of these delicious beauties was scarfed down an angel scored a set of wings. So I plan to be angelic in the next few weeks and visit District Taco again. read more

Food was amazing, staff was friendly and helpful, and omg the sauce bar! I got a carne asada quesadilla and 3 tacos: carne asada, carnitas, y pollo asado. Their soda machine was special too, old-timey like. I will definitely be back... many, many times :) read more

District Taco - Carne asada quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Place has lost some of its step recently. A new crew has come in November of 2019. Food prep is slower and I have gotten undersized burritos the past two visits see picture. We live three blocks from here but are going to try other places. We will come back later in the winter and spring. Hopefully this is a temporary thing. We had small sized tacos too, but that only happened once since Nov 2019. Undersized burritos happened two times, hence this review and hence looking elsewhere for Friday tacos for the time being. read more

This is probably our favorite taco spot! We each have our own likes. Daughter one-spicy shrimp tacos. Daughter two-carne asada, American way. I love the pollo asada, Mexican way with jalapeño! Always fresh-always tasty. A icy cold Lime Jarritos-and it's the perfect meal. read more

District Taco - Pollo asada tacos...with cilantro and jalapeño, tomatillo salsa and lime - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Been out of the area for a couple of weeks. DT is one of our weekend "go to" places. We have usually enjoyed eating here....really good food, killer salsas, and super-nice staff. But today....ah, today is the day we sadly bid farewell to this location of DT. Why? New manager. Salsas are watery. My husband commented that the portions given for sides (such as queso or guac) were quite a bit smaller. And the final nail in their coffin.... THIS LOCATION HAS STOPPED SELLING BEER!!! Rolled in and gave our usual request for a Pacifico beer and told there weren't any Pacificos. Nope, not just a need to select a different beer...the person taking our order told us that location had a new manager who decided the location would not continue to sell beer. It certainly seems new leadership is leading this DT location in the wrong direction. Stay tuned for the recons of other locations where hopefully your salsas have maintained their tastiness and consistency, the shrinking sides hasn't occurred and the Pacificos are happily chilling in their cooler. So long Alexandria DT. It was fun. Now it's not. read more

Tacos. Tacos. Tacos. Growing up in Southern California and vacationing in non-Tourist Mexico, tacos are in our blood. The store was as clean and well lit as one would expect. Nothing more. Nothing less. The District Taco is highly overrated. While the ingredients are fresh, they lack any authentic taste. Frankly, they're bland and overpriced. Someone could open a REAL taco stand across the street and put them out of business. read more

Friday was a good day for Nachos. that's why my friend and went on a hunt to catch 'em all! we started at some places north but they were very busy. when we got to this place it wasn't crazy inside so we went with this place. we both got nachos. we waited an okay amount of time. the cashier wasn't really nice or mean just blah like he was tired. the nachos were more like a salad with so much lettuce and pico de gallo. we were a bit upset that we didn't get a big stack of chips with cheese dripping all over them. it tasted good though so no issue with eating all of it. finally the cheese was a bit watery on the bottom of the bowl. read more

I came to this restaurant around 4ish. I like how this place has a lot of topping selections that I would like to come multiple times to try different orders. I got the 3 tacos for about $9, which isn't too bad. The taco is a reasonable size. I'm not too sure if I ordered the wrong type of tortilla, but the tortilla that I ordered was a big soggy and not soft and firm. The meats that I ordered was the chicken, pork, and steak. I thought all three meats was delicious. I ordered all three tacos Mexican style and highly recommend that style. I am a coffee-lover and, unfortunately, I tried one of the coffee 'flavors' and I got sorta ill after drinking it. It was probably just bad coffee, but I felt weak, sore, and had a headache. So, I don't know if I was there at a bad time, but I don't recommend trying their coffee. The setting of the place seems cool. Outlets are about at every table near the window which was convenient for my low batt phone at the time. If you love tacos, I recommend it. If you love coffee, DON'T drink their coffee. read more

Overall a decent experience. The cashier was helpful and acts like she enjoys her job. I wish you could pick the toppings as they were making your meal so you could tell them a little more or a little less. The salsa bar is pretty cool, the ones we tried were good! Their sodas were also different, new & cool along with their multiple coffees you can make. The food was good, but in comparison to chipotle or California tortilla I would go with a competitor. Though some of their ingredients do taste very fresh I feel like it's not enough to make it that much better. The parking lot is VERY small Indoor seating is viable. Definitely will have to try the breakfast next time. read more

We went to the District Taco just after they opened in Alexandria, and having been to the one on F street in DC, I like this location better. It is larger, and has a lot of atmosphere going for it... WITH FREE OFF STREET PARKING! (Try to get that in DC!) Bottom Line: Best Fish Tacos east of San Diego! So, I love their fish tacos. Shrimp alternates availability on some days of the week with the fish for variety. Always available are barbacoa, beef, pork, and chicken. For three you pay $8, and it's worth it. Also the chips, guac, beans and rice are pretty good too. The burritos are huge, so you can "get your eats on" - if thats your game. And I get the fish ones wherever I can get them. Albuquerque, San Diego, Los Angeles, DC, etc. San Diego still is king, but Zaltecos in Albuquerque now has stiff competition from my back yard neighbor in Alexandria. Good roasted fish, cabbage slaw, ramalade sauce and pico. Flour or corn tortilla are also choices to be made, but the flour are obviously fresh, and home made. Although for me, I am happy with just two tacos and a Boylan's soda. Enough for me, but I will want it again in a couple of hours... because... well... **TACOS!** On entering, you'll find this old "Chicken out" restaurant completely remodeled into a very hip Taco house. Line up, place your order, and you get your order as placed, delivered tableside. Take out and eat in, it's all an option, with a full Salsa bar and an endless soda/coffee drink fountain. Burritos, Tacos, and breakfasts with choice of protiens, veggies, and toppings. A nice urban relaxed setting with booths and picnic table seating. Dress is definitely tees, sneakers and jeans to business casual. Good for kids, with kid's portions available, and adult beverages (beer) available. Also, you bus your own table clean, but they do keep the tables cleaned off from the occasional taco topping overload. read more

I mean, I love me some DT. Long time customer. But annoying AF that they never give you the chips that you paid for when you get takeout. Pre covid or during Covid. So not a new thing. Always forget the bag of chips you bought. Hopefully I will remember to ask for it, but I know I won't....... read more

I did an online pick-up order. At the restaurant, I gave my name and an employee gave a bag, but I found out after getting home that she gave an wrong order so I had to return to the restaurant to get the right order. The employee and the manager simply told me that it was my fault for not checking the order w/out even a hint of apology for giving me the wrong order. Poor customer service and attitude. BTW, food was mediocre. Will not go back again. read more

I'm from Southern California so when I moved to the east coast I needed to find a quick, easy and inexpensive Mexican food staple. Well, here it is!! Breakfast tacos are awesome. And now you can get carne Assad without paying extra. I can't do cheese and so I order without the cheese. Add the salsa verde and it's delish! The coffee is from a local roaster, which I'm a huge fan of. Not just that the coffee is reliably tasty every time (never burnt) but that it's supporting local business. Lunch and dinner I opt for either tacos or a burrito bowl. Of all the meats I can't pick just one, but as of late al pastor has been a popular go to. It is marinated pork with fresh pineapple. I haven't been disappointed by the carne asada or the chicken ever. I've also been adding "salsa de chile" to my bowl; it's an extra $1 but so delicious. The guacamole topping is a lot extra so I usually just wait till I get home and either add avocados or a guava cup we get from Costco. I highly recommend this place! Everyone is very friendly and it's always clean. The bathrooms are better than average and the overall vibe is casual and fun. read more

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The food he is decent... I like it... Lots of choices to put on the tacos and the salsas are pretty amazing... i enjoyed my experience here... The flavor wasn't overwhelming, but overall id say it was solid... read more

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Don't waste your time here. If you do, they will probably get your order wrong. Ordered a burrito from this place a few months ago and they messed up my order. Decided to give them another shot tonight and they forgot to add chicken to my chicken burrito! Then when I called the store to get a refund, the manager wouldn't speak to me because they were busy. On top of that, the teenage kid that answered my phone call was extremely unprofessional. I kind of feel bad writing this review, but as a restaurant owner myself, I understand that if you drop the ball, you have to own up to it and they don't do that here . read more

Fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients! Food is filling and yet not heavy, which is great. Everything tastes good and delicious. In most Mexican food shops, I either like their chicken or their beef. I still can't decide whether I like District Taco's chicken more than their beef or vise versa. They're both perfectly grilled and cooked, flavourful, and delicious. They have a unique salsa bar and my salad bowl dressing tasted very good! There're plenty of tables which makes it good for casual outings with your family and friends as well as casual work gatherings and meetings. All their fountain machine drinks are made with cane sugar (YES! No corn syrup). Staff is pretty quick which is perfect if you're on your lunch break and don't have plenty of time to wait for your order to be ready (and if you're starving, of course). One of the owners was there, he made sure everything's under control and asked us if we're happy with their service and food, which we were. read more

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I decided to go to District Taco to change up from the normal places I visit. They had Churros! The churros are the best! I also got the Quesadillas without meat. Everything was great! It was a nice change from the usual. read more

Tacos at this spot are fantastic. The overall experience was smooth and easy. Definitely recommend the build your own taco. 3 for 9$ or 3.25 each. The best part is all the add ins you get to put on and each taco in the order can be a diff type of meat. It was super surprising that they wrap each individual taco when they give you your order. So it's always great if you have to go/save for later. Great service for a fast moving environment. My friend got the burrito, lathered with sauces - amazing. And a perk here is the Boylin fountain- if you're a cream soda fan - you'll love it. read more

District Taco - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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TURN DOWN THE MUSIC! With everyone wearing masks, it's hard enough for the employees to heariorders and getting them correct. With the music cranked up to the max, accurate communications are impossible. This is a self-inflicted wound. We have eaten there often in the past, but not any more. read more

Almost every time we eat in or take out there is something wrong with our order. This is especially frustrating when we get home and discover something isn't right and have to go back to get it fixed. The food is pretty good and I've always been a big DT fan, but we've basically stopped going to this location out of frustration. We always bring up the problem when we return our orders, but it doesn't seem to be getting any better. Also, I've noticed that there are consistently other problems, like the soda machine being empty or out of ice or a salsa container is empty. read more

Yes, please. Love District Taco. They have the usual tacos and burritos as well as rice bowls and salads. Ingredients are fresh, and they have a lot of amazing salsa options too. Service is fast if you're in a hurry even when there's a line. Military discount available. Thank you! read more

Great tacos. Salsa bar is bar none best in Alexandria. Tried most of their menu. Nothing disappointed me. Worth it. read more

We were in the DC area recently and came across District Taco. We do not have DT where we live. The staff was a bit slow taking orders. First, had writing the taco 3 packs that 2 of us ordered. Then, inputting the order into the computer. Took a little while. The tacos were pretty good, but seemed to be be a bit sloppy. Rushed? Thrown together quickly where the meat was in one glob, the lettuce bunched together, etc. We unwrapped the tacos to evenly distribute the contents. Not a huge deal, but something I would add to the management suggestion box. We ate at the counter seating facing outside. Dirty. Sticky. I went to grab napkins and water to wipe down the counter. Overall, not a bad place to grab lunch. The place was busy (Saturday afternoon) with young families/kids and all age groups. Pleasant atmosphere. Room for improvement, but overall good experience. I would give this rating a 3.5 star offering if possible. read more

District Taco - pork taco - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Had the shrimp tacos since they did not fish tacos on Thursday. They were ok and at 10$ not crazy expensive. Got a side of guac(really good guac) for 3$ and a soda for 2.75. The salsa bar is good with mild sauce being tomatillo and not too flavorful. Basically bland and just ok. Not memorable. I might try one of the other locations s that are reviewed more highly than the Alexandria one I visited. Total meal was 16.50 read more

As far as taco joints go, this place is pretty good. I've been to several that I enjoy more, but the prices are great, the food is good, and the employees are very friendly. I think this location could easily run most Chipotle restaurants out of town, their location quality has suffered in recent years. read more

Staff is courteous and attentive. I love this place it's a flavorful cheap eats kinda place. I get el pastor so fresh! & although their lines stay pretty long they move fast!! Yummmmmmmm Love it. As far as I'm concerned. Only negative is parking sucks! The spots fill up fast and stay full. I wish parking was better but I don't really care, I'll walk blocks for this food. read more

The corn tortillas are the reason to come here. The fact they offer a tasty vegetarian protein option, "itza," is also great. I enjoy the tacos "jefe style," but there are several base styles to choose from (and of course you can customize). Three tacos for $9 is what I remember the deal being; however, I can't imagine being able to finish all three at one sitting--each taco is quite filling! Which makes this place a great deal, because you can order just one taco for about $3, and still be full at the end of the meal. read more

I got the quesadilla, which comes with black beans, choice of protein, and lettuce /tomatoes/sour cream on the side. Overall, the the food was decent, but i don't think I would pay $8 for it again. I am pretty sure the cheese is store bought, pre-shredded cheddar, which was disappointing because it never melts the same and has a plasticy quality. The beans and chicken were good, but the side of tomatoes the put in with my to-go order made the tortilla very soggy by the time I got home. I do really like that they have a well stocked salsa bar (that tomatillo salsa is BOMB), and that there is a lot of drink options - soda, coffee, tea, juice - this makes me think this may be a good place to check out during my stay here for breakfast. read more

District Taco - Quesadilla, $8 - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Every day should be taco day and DT always hits the spot. Love the quesadillas and now I firmly believe all quesadillas should be black beans, chicken, and cheese. Hard to pick between chips and queso or chips and guac, but either way the small chips are plenty to share. This location is busy, but we've always found a table before our order was up. Great with the kids before or after a stop at Jones Point Park. read more

Waste of your $, save your $10 bucks. Go grab taco/ mex food elsewhere. Not worth me stopping here, from the employees who care less to all the ingredients being of poor quality. Posting this to remind myself not to stop here again on the poor ingredient quality especially the veggies. Only good for the walking residents that live near and that could eat anything. read more