District Taco provides a delicious and well organized source for an integrated Ameri-Mex cuisine. By that, I mean that it takes the highlights of different American regions' take on Mexican food and synthesized them. Chips and queso from Tex-Mex: check. Mission-style burrito from NorCal: check. Potatoes in the burrito plus fish tacos from SoCal: check. They also do something that I always want a burrito-purveyor to do: put the salsa you use with chips into the burrito. Regarding salsa, District Taco's offerings range from mild/sweet to a legitimately spicy habanero. In my nearest-by establishment, the venue is clean and easy to order from. But often I order take-out using the app, and I love its usability, in particular the ability to customize burritos (down to the detail of, for example, whether you want salsa in the burrito or not). To be honest, as a newcomer to the DMV from California (who has also spent time just across the Mexican border in both Arizona), I've not found my go-to spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. But when I top-notch Ameri-Mex, there's no place better than District Taco. read more

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I've been coming to district taco in Arlington forever and just recently they reminded me why they are number one in the state. I bought my meal last night and paid in quarters. I thought I gave them $20 worth, it was actually $40. I came back today told them and gave me the option for another meal or my money back. Like who does that anymore? last time I checked you make a mistake that's your problem. Thank you District Taco for your loyalty respect and caring for our community in Arlington Virginia read more

Healthy, fast lunch. I ordered a build your own salad with veggies and grilled chicken. I did the lime vinaigrette on the side, and veggies were tomato, corn, black beans, onions, peppers and avocado. I barely needed any dressing. Everything was so flavorful and the chicken was juicy with just the right amount of charring. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

Muy bien! Quality Tex-mex. I love ordering from here- something for everyone! I love their salads and family enjoys tacos x 3 or burritos. Fresh chips, thin salsa. Guac is fresh with flavor. Decent kids' menu. read more

District Taco - Custom salad with chicken and guac. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place always hits the spot! Exponentially better than Chipotle if you haven't tried it already. Why doesn't Chipotle make Nachos anyway? District Taco does! And the best habanero salsa in the area! Shoutout to the awesome staff; been going for years and always had excellent service, no complaints, and the food always comes quick and right! Yousef, Eddy, Elvis, Wendy, missing a few others too- y'all are the best! Órale! read more

We love District Taco! Amazing service and great food! Chips, churritos, tacos, it's all wonderful!

Fantastic food. Wish I lived near there. It was my first time and my son and I enjoyed every bite.

Friendly staff. Our order came out correctly and quickly. Food tastes amazing. Love the new soda fountain that allows for all sorts of fun drink combos. read more

Food good, plentiful and staff kind, courteous and kind. Always a stop at Landston when in the area!

Always a crowd pleaser. Soooo delicious and great service! From tacos to burritos and bowls!

It was... fine. Tacos were ok tasting, but kind of cold and soggy, and ingredients were all clumped up and poorly distributed. Would have been better served not all wrapped up maybe? Meat selection was not great- most things have a surcharge, even chicken. Honestly, the tacos we make at home with ground beef and taco spice are better. read more

District Taco - Carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great experience. Gabrielle the manager took care of us even after closing to make sure we were taking care of. I will highly recommend visiting and enjoying their food. Thanx staff. read more

Imma keep it real. I want to love this place, it's convenient to order online, but that legit Mexican flavor is really missing.

Fantastic food!! Good prices for the amount of food you get. The California burrito was substantial and had great flavors

District taco is one of my favorite "fast food" spots. The food is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients! They don't skimp either they fill that bowl UP! They are always super friendly and quick! Ever since finding out about this place I haven't been to another fake me out since. They truly have it figured out here when it comes to good fresh food you can get in less than 5 minutes. Love them. read more

District Taco - Carne asada bowl - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great food and service! Staff is always friendly and helpful. I love the fact that they serve breakfast tacos all day. Ordering is easy either online or in store kiosks. This is my go-to for fresh, healthy food in a hurry. Never disappoints! read more

Really hits the spot! I have tried many of the menu items and they are great! Staff is friendly and helpful. read more

What can I say about District Taco that hasn't already been said? My most recent visit was actually on my birthday because I wanted a delicious but low key dinner and District Taco fit the bill. I ordered the Burrito Mojado on my most recent visit. It was delicious, but be prepared this thing is massive and a challenge to finish. So good though! I recommend pairing it with queso. My favorite menu item (so far) is the pollo asado tacos topped the jefe way. The chicken is so tender and flavorful- every time. We like to order the chips and queso and usually enjoy the complimentary salsa bar- such a nice touch. Lastly, the soda flavors here are delicious! It's just another perk of eating here. There aren't a lot of competitors that do it all this well. read more

District Taco - Queso and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Price isn't so great. Automation doesn't impress. No salsa bar. I haven't in in here in a couple years. Disappointing how much it has changed. read more

BREAKFAST IS RUINED! NO MORE BACON!?!? That's right, no more Bacon for breakfast or any other time for that matter. Not sure who's brilliant idea this was but they have lost this family. It was the best on their menu. Who ever heard of breakfast without bacon. At least I was able to check a few other taco type places in the area and they all still have bacon on the menu. So if you just have to have bacon, you can't get it here but there are other close options. Very sad to see this, you were my fave. Good luck with your "improved" menu....it surely did not help me any. read more

This was the first District Taco location I tried, and it was pretty good! A good spot to stop by for a quick lunch after hanging out in Arlington. I got the carne asada bowl -- I appreciate that all of the different meats were the same price. You get 7 toppings with the bowl, which wasn't obvious at first, but pretty much got me everything I wanted. If only I could've gotten an 8th! I'd requested chipotle mayo as one of my options, and it was on my receipt, but I think they might've forgotten to add it to my bowl. The steak had a very steaky flavor -- I don't really know how to describe it, but however it was seasoned really brought out the flavor of the meat. Yum! The bowl was a good size and there was plenty of meat on top. Overall, I enjoyed my lunch at District Taco and would come back. read more

I didn't enjoy the experience. I ordered burritos that I had not been served...I will never shop there again.

Good tacos at a fair price and professional friendly staff. My go to for takeout or a quick meal in the area.

Edible food, ok service, decent cleanses. I think Chipotle is much tastier unfortunately this one is much closer to my house (within reasonable walking distance) read more

This place has gone way down hill. They told me the order would be ready in 19 minutes and it took over 40. They kept handing me other people's orders even though I told them my name several times. read more

Oh man, District Taco has switched to the supremely annoying, "I give up" method of refusing to interact with customers...and then asking for a tip! You walk in, see workers right in front of you, and they direct you to a screen where it takes 7-8 minutes to input an order that requires 1-2 minutes when talking to a human. And then comes the tip suggestion for their "service". (Please note...I don't tip the auto workers who manufacture my car.) Taco Bamba now has my business. Their tacos are as good and I actually feel appreciated when I walk in. read more

First time at District Taco, ordered 2 Carnitas and 2 Al Pastor tacos the Jefe Way. I gotta say I was pretty underwhelmed by the flavor and the presentation of the tacos. First, I ordered for here and received the tacos all wrapped up for some reason. And when you open it, the tacos all mushed up...no reason to wrap it unless carryout. Al Pastor was decent, definitely prefer over the Carnitas. I think the Mexican Way might be better off than Jefe, too much vegetables and the cheese overpower the flavor of the meat. Wasn't too impressed, may come back to try out their burritos in the future. read more

District Taco - Ordered for dining in and it comes wrapped, mushing the taco together - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very nice place for tacos and burritos, but a bit expensive in my opinion. I also wish they had more natural soda options, and I also think horchata would be a nice addition to the beverage menu! Good place overall. read more

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Consistent excellence are two words that I would use to describe District Taco. The staff is friendly and our orders are always prepared with care and ready for pickup when stated. There is a good value for the quality of the food, so I would definitely recommend this spot for a quick meal or takeout as opposed to national chains with inconsistent quality. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant since it opened, long before Covid. Customer service no longer exists. I ordered online. My wife got there to pick up and she was told they did not have our order. I emailed her the order. They finally found it after a half hour. They were arrogant, uncooperative and uncaring. My wife was told that if she had a complaint to put it on the app. I looked on the app and there is no where for complaints. Thus I come to yelp so that the world can know how far District Taco has fallen. My family has been ordering DT every Thursday since before 2019. Time to find a new favorite for Thursdays. read more

Fresh Ingredients. Friendly Employees. Quick. Clean. Affordable. Tasty. Their Tacos are memorable. Fresh flour tortilla w/ your choice of a protein and as many FREE toppings as you'd like. The Carne Asada, Barbacoa, and Al Pastor are excellent. Free toppings include: Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Tomato, Lettuce, Cilantro Garlic Lime Rice, Raw Onions (White or Red), Grilled Veggies (Green Peppers & Onions), Shredded Cheese, Fresh Jalapeños, Black Beans, and Pinto Beans. If those aren't enough toppings, they also have an awesome Salsa Bar. Napkins, plastic silverware, and drinks are within reach. It's usually packed in here and it can be difficult to find parking and seating. I want more. read more

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The first time I went to District Taco in DC, I was super unimpressed. So what made me try this location, I do not know (well...actually...I think I was drunk), but I'm glad I did. Their tacos are tasty, I love the salsa bar, and the staff is friendly. I've had a variety of tacos, and a variety of toppings, and I think the way to go here is a less traditional route--meaning topped with everything. I've gone with traditional toppings and have not liked the tacos as much. The al pastor is my favorite meat (pork with guajillo and pineapple) and I love the mestizo (hot) salsa. My other favorite thing about District Taco is the breakfast tacos. If you don't eat eggs, you can get a delicious, filling breakfast here, fairly early--7:00 a.m. And by 10:00 a.m., they are serving the full menu. Can't beat that. I'm happy I tried a different location of this local establishment. read more

I don't really like tacos but when lunch time rolls around I usually find myself at District Taco. All of their taco selections are delicious with my favorite being the al pastor. Soda lovers will enjoy their unlimited selection of Boylans beverages on tap while juice partakers such as myself can imbibe on a not-too-sweet, organic juicebox from Honest Kids! Orale! read more

I love it here. They make great burritos, salads and other Mexican themed items. The burrito was giant. The ingredients are fresh. There are lots of freshly made salsas to try. The mild lime dressing was my favorite. The burrito bowls are large. This is a nice, casual place to visit. read more

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Dependably solid tacos, not afraid to bring the heat, ingredients are always fresh - - a local favorite

In town staying at a local hotel walking distance away. Pretty straight forward here. Some really delicious tacos served fresh. I had 3 tacos - carnitas, chicken and carne asada. All were on flour tortillas. I did like the salsa buffet so you could dress your tacos yourself. This location had gourmet soda (Boylans I believe)...I'm not against that but sometimes your want a Coke on ice right? I also had chips and guac. They were really good. Overall imo, this what a four star "Yay! I'm a fan." place feels like. I would ate lunch here often if I lived here. read more

After today's visit, District Taco has earned a full 5 stars from me. I came in and ordered the Huevos Rancheros since that had been haunting me the past few days since I wanted to get it last time, but was deeply conflicts between that and tacos. Anyway, I got it with Chorizo as advised by the young gringo working the cash register and omg, I was not disappointed. Chorizo, rice, beens, sour cream, eggs, and cheese, sandwiched between two flour tortillas. Wow, it was pretty much the best huevos rancheros that I've ever had and quite possibly the perfect way to jump start your day if you're hung over. amusingly there was also a side of sliced lettuce and tomato "salad" which you'd normally find in a taco, but in a greater heap covering the side of the plate. I also had an opportunity to tray the Ceviche which was made with shrimp, lots of pepper, lime juice and a whole lot of love. It didn't look like much sitting in that bowl, but it was like have Scotty beam me to the beach pronto! Dugout canoes and hula dancers were also in the vision I had while eating this. Pure bliss and very refreshing. A completely different direction from the huevos rancheros, but if you're looking for something light and refreshing, i think this will hit the spot. read more

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We got delivery from here through DoorDash during the coronavirus pandemic, and they got every thing we ordered wrong besides the sodas. We ordered 3 tacos and a burrito, all of which did not have the toppings we asked for. We also order chips and queso. We got chips, no queso. Do. Not. Recommend. At least the Mexican Cokes were good. EDIT: Several other posts have noted the same issue as me. If you place an order online they will many times give you burritos or tacos with none of the toppings you requested. read more

Fairly authentic Mexican tacos in Arlington. I only go for tacos. I like the tacos al pastor the best. I usually sparsely top the taco meat in true Mexican style....No cheese, beans or roasted veggies. The corn tacos are usually how I go; in my opinion they are still slightly too big and too thick compared to the original Mexican. I very much wish they would cut the meat in the tacos in half to maintain the balance of the tacos. Too much meat suits the American palate but it's not authentic at all. Also American meat really makes me feel ill the next day....so I really take out most of the meat in the taco. I'm fond of the semi-burning taste I create by adding their spicy salsa over my tacos, spritzed with a squeeze of lime. It transports me to Mexico. I like this place....but then I usually only go on a weeknight when it's not super crowded. read more

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DT used to be my absolute favorite for tacos. Not sure if there has been a change in ownership or what, but this place has definitely gone down hill. The food is bland and of a lower quality than before. I will not be returning. read more