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    District Taco

    3.8 (1.9k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Kevin G.

    If you haven't had their breakfast burrito, give it a try! Eggs, potatoes, steak, etc. Customize it the way you want. Quality is always fresh and the burritos are huge. This location is open earlier than the one on Penn Ave SE. Parking can be tough sometimes because of busy street parking.

    3 Tacos
    McCoy D.

    Great food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was mediocre as there was very limited seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service was quick even though we had a huge order. I ordered 3 chicken tacos with a few toppings, would recommend chipotle sauce or sauce of some kind.

    Chip P.

    Surprisingly good little taco spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not much seating, but some access upstairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order the food on tablets, but we loved being to build out our own tailored tacos and burritos. Service was limited but fine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is a little industrial and dingy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the food, not gonna lie, we were all pleased!!! Pro-tip- Can def get away with some kids meals orders to save a buck or two.

    Small Chips & Guac
    Jeff B.

    My partner and I ordered a Protein Vida Bowl, a make-your-own burrito, small chips/guac and a couple of fountain drinks. It was super easy to order and pay from the kiosk. (There was someone at the front taking orders if you didn't want to use the kiosk.) I typed in a first name for the order and, although there were a number of people who also had ordered food, it didn't take more than a few minutes before they called my name. The order was correct and was packed well in a paper bag. The food was delicious. The chicken in our entrees was moist and flavorful, the other ingredients seemed fresh. The small chips was a decent size bag of nice, crisp chips with a nice portion of creamy, fresh guac. (I say creamy to describe the overall texture, but there were also some nice chunks of avocado in the cup.). Overall, impressed with the quick, friendly service, food taste and quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's outdoor seating and one table for seating on the main floor. The rest of the indoor seating is upstairs[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We usually are in the area when we go to the nearby theaters. This place is definitely added to our rotation for before-theater lunch/dinner.

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    Tara C.

    -Quick -Priced a little high for portions (except the chips) -Good options for customizing -Great toping options This is the second time I've eaten here in the last year and I have to say the first time was better. They missed one of the toppings that I ordered, and the Carne Asada was a little bland. The guacamole made up for it though.

    Linnea E.

    Not bad for a quick taco fix. I ordered 3 of the fish tacos and customized the toppings. I wasn't expected them to be wrapped up together in a foil burrito so that was a surprise! The fish was flavorful but otherwise they were pretty standard tacos.

    Darbie V.

    I came here when visiting dc for the first time! This was a good find, I ordered their three taco meal. One chicken, one pork, and one asada. I was planning to get all three asada but the up charge was per taco. That's a little insane. Have one up charge for the whole meal not each individual component. The service was fast and the tacos were good. The chicken was the best one in my opinion! The location wasn't far from the national monuments so it was a great stop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is limited seating so be aware of that and it was quite warm in the upstairs area which was the only option as the patio was full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd come here again but I'd only get the chicken next time!

    Carnitas Taco
    Pam C.

    I'm from Dallas, home of the Tex Mex, and I'm usually wary of trying Mexican food from other states. District Taco was gig em good! I ordered a carnitas taco with rice, grilled corn, cilantro and jalapeños and a barbacoa taco with black beans and slaw mix. Both tacos were filled to the brim, I had to go downstairs and get a fork so I could finish all of the delicious toppings. The meat in both was tender and flavorful. The tortilla was soft and fresh. The overall meal was flavorful and fresh. This will be on a repeat for me when I return to DC!

    churro bites.
    Kwame S.

    During the summer, I saw a massive line in front of District Taco, and I assumed that the food must be pretty good. Why? Because who is gonna wait forever and a day for a few tacos? However, I decided to pass on stopping by that day because I am not a fan of waiting 30+ minutes for food when I'm in a decently-sized metro area. Ok, cut to a cold/rainy Saturday in February. I saw that District Taco was pretty empty, so I figured why not give it it shot. Also, I needed a little time to figure out where I was going after my quick snack. The 3-5 kiosks made ordering a breeze. For my dining pleasure, I went with the three tacos for $11 deal and added a side of mini churros. I thought the price of the tacos were fine especially since you could load the tacos with up to nine different toppings. And boy did I load them up. While the deal was great, I was not too impressed by the tacos. For instance, the potatoes topping reminded me of the general, bland potatoes that are served in a hotel breakfast buffet. Also, the meat (chorizo and carnitas) did not really have much seasoning. Ok, the tacos were not bad, but I was expecting a little more umph. However, I assumed the food was going to be 'out of this world' amazing based on the line I saw outside of the restaurant a few months prior. The service was pretty fast, and the restaurant has a decent amount of seating in the dining area upstairs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the restaurant was super clean...probably because there were no customers inside (again, it was a cold and rainy Saturday in Feb.).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] *A very minor annoyance* When I'm dining in a fast food joint, I kind of like to have my food on a tray, but here, everyone gets a take out bag. Perhaps, giving everyone a to-go bag makes life a bit easier for the staff so they do not have to constantly clean trays, which is fine. Like I said, this is more of a "me" thing, and it does not negatively reflect on the restaurant. Although my meal was not bad, I do not think that I would go out of my way to have tacos from District Taco. However, if I'm in the area and in starvation mode, it could be a decent option for a quick and cheap bite....depending on the amount of people in the line.

    Small Chips & Queso
    Cathryn G.

    This was a great and quick lunch during our DC trip. We didn't want to waste a lot of time but we needed a place that was good and that our kid would eat. This fit the bill. They have someone at the front but most people are ordering on the machines. The machines were very user-friendly and it was easy to create your own and/or modify dishes to fit your tastes. You can make your own tacos, burritos bowls, quesadillas, and kids meals. My son had the kids cheese quesadilla, which came with chips and a small side of rice and a milk. Of course we had to order a side of queso for him as well. The chips and queso were really good and definitely a highlight of me, you can make your own tacos, burritos bowls, quesadillas, and kids meals. My son had the kids cheese quesadilla, which came with chips and a small side of rice and a milk. Of course we had to order a side of queso for him as well. The chips and queso were really good and definitely a highlight of the meal for all of us. I wasn't terribly hungry so I too ordered a kids meal, but I got my quesadilla with Barbacoa and it was really good. I found the kids meal to be a substantial size and it came with a full size bottle of water, so it was a pretty good deal as well. My husband had the nachos. It was a very large serving. He had them with the Barbacoa and thought they were really good. The nachos were a little bit expensive, but it was a very generous portion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is limited seating upstairs and outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We timed it well that we didn't have to wait too long for our food and had no problems finding a seat.

    Carnitas "mexican way"  on flour tortilla is in the front, and carnitas "jefe way" is in the background.
    Lonnie S.

    Got the Carnitas "mexican way" on flour tortilla is in the front, and carnitas "jefe way" is in the background. One taco had more carnutas in one, and smaller in the other. Wish the pork was more flavorful.

    Josh D.

    Move over Chipotle meet District Taco! Bomb tacos with maybe the best habanero salsa ever. My mouth is on fire as I walk the sites of DC / but in such a wonderfully delicious way. Also love the fresh jalapeños and cilantro options to add.

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    Don't speak English and just put whatever they want on your food. On the expensive side 15 bucks for a 6 inch burrito.

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    Good service. Normal food choices. Average food taste. Expensive. Friendly staff. Clean. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Crunchy tacos available? Anywhere in this town besides Burger King or taco bell?

    I don't think so no. I could be wrong but I didn't see any there.

    Does District Taco have Taco Tuesday deals? If so, what time is it at and what are the deals?

    Hi Corey, Thank you for reaching out to us. We do not have any extra deals on Taco Tuesday other… 

    Do they serve beer or margaritas?

    Beer, yes! I don't believe that they serve margaritas.

    Is this really good?

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