I loved my food! The customer service was amazing! I loved the drinks as well! such an amazing place please come if you want good vibes and great food! read more

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I visited after my yoga party, and one thing I really appreciated was that they were able to accommodate our large group at the last minute. We had the entire upstairs area to ourselves, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The restaurant was clean, and I loved the mini fans placed throughout the space--perfect if you're feeling a little too warm or have enjoyed a few drinks! As for the service, it was a bit hit-or-miss. The young lady who took our orders was pleasant, but it took quite a while for drinks to come out. There were also several missing items from people's orders, which caused some frustration since those items had been ordered well in advance. Now, onto the food--the real star of the experience! Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals and had great things to say. I ordered a salmon taco, which I actually saved and ate the next day for lunch, and it was still delicious. The queso, however, wasn't a favorite among our group. On the other hand, the chips and salsa were a hit. The mocktails were excellent, and everyone seemed to enjoy their cocktails as well. Despite a few service hiccups, the food, drinks, and atmosphere made for a great experience. I would definitely visit again. read more

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The food here was very... okay. With all the reviews, I thought it would be bomb but umm... not quite. What we ordered: sampler platter thing, dip trio, kids quesadilla Trio: had to send the salsa back because why did it taste like marinara? The guacamole was undersalted (to say the least) and def needed lime. Very unflavorful as a whole. The white queso was meh - not like queso at other local places. It didn't even congeal after. Platter: okay. The best thing in it was the steak quesadilla. The plantains were well-cooked, too. I'd asked for well-done wings but didn't get them. The empanadas were bland and the fries were regular. They also charged me 0.65 cents for ranch lmaooo. Service: fine. Not overly outgoing but nice. We sat upstairs and the bartender served us so she wasn't quite as attentive as I'd hope for but was pretty good. Vibe: pass. It was a little stuffy inside (vibe wise) and FREEZING. I had a fleece on and was still cold. There was also no audible music. In all, I'd skip this place for a better-priced spot 10 minutes away. read more

Don Taco - Trio - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I have been coming to this spot a long time. Sat at the bar as always. My guy wasn't on duty. Gave it a shot. And tonight was not good. I waited almost 25 minutes for my food which is never a wait and the place was empty. The dip was like paste and the chips .. The air conditioning was struggling and the drink was so so. C'mon team tighten up. See ya in two weeks for a redo. If not we will be parting our ways. Much love read more

The food was a solid 7 it wasn't bad it wasn't amazing! Our server was helpful and friendly!! The aesthetics of the place was a great vibe for a quick bite or drink read more

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I adore don taco. I'd eaten here a few years back & it was so good I made a point to return (in to-go fashion after a long day). I must say, the food was excellent to begin with, but it's gotten even better. I recalled during my previous dine-in visit, I'd not much cared for the fried avocado tacos... which surprised me. I decided to try again this time and wow, very glad that I did!! Not sure what they changed, but it seems they've slightly tweaked that particular taco & wow, amazing!! The cauliflower has been excellent across the board, but truly both are top notch!! I enjoyed the Mexican corn too, however in delivery form, it was a bit melty. Truly excellent food! Wonderful vegetarian options, love to see creative choices such as those available at don taco!! Very pleasant in my room, I do enjoy dining in as well, but it's a bit more of a bar vibe, so I'd say that's something I prefer with a companion. Very much recommend & absolutely will be back. read more

Don Taco - Cauliflower Tempura & Fried Avocado tacos, Mexican Corn, side of rice & guac!! Delivery to the Gaylord - wonderful! - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I don't make it out to Alexandria too often, but since it was a halfway point between a friend and me, it worked out perfectly. We chose Don Taco--because really, you can't go wrong with chips, salsa, and drinks for a quick happy hour. The salsa had a great smoky kick, and the empanada I ordered was flavorful and satisfying. My friend's taco looked solid too. Overall, it made for a great evening! We ended up staying for almost two hours. If the weather's nice, I highly recommend grabbing a table outside. It's perfect for people-watching--and the constant stream of dogs passing by only adds to the charm. Service started off strong--the staff was attentive and quick to check in. Toward the end of our visit, it did take a bit longer for someone to swing by, though to be fair, we were deep in conversation and had kept assuring them we were all set. read more

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Great spot for the vibes! Modern Mexican spot on King St that has some great drinks. Bartender was very attentive to all the customers and communicating with the rest of staff. Food has some potential for improvement from the quality to presentation. Amazing place for a hangout with friends or colleagues after work. I happen to be seated at the bar and it was a little bit crowded but it wasn't really an issue for me. Depending on the day, parking can be challenging and may have to park on a neighboring street from the downtown area. read more

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Last night my coworkers and I were on the hunt for tacos and margaritas and we found Don Taco. We were a group of 10 and called in a reservation prior to coming knowing large tables unexpected can be a problem. When we arrived the table was ready for us . We had a great time and loved our food. Bridget was are server and she was patient and kind. I ordered the DT Sampler. If you are person who wants a lil of everything that is for you. It came with an empanada, a quesadilla, fries, wings, plantains rice and beans. Like I said a lil of everything and it was great. Margaritas were on point. The Jalapeño one was delicious. All around it was nice experience read more

Never disappoints! It's not the cheapest taco place, but worth it. They've remodeled so it's a bit more bright and playful. read more

Don Taco - Sweet Chili Salmon Siracha Chicken Ropa vieja tacos - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Don Taco is a place I've been going to over the past 7 years and they consistently get it right. They're located on kings St in OTA. The menu items are fairly priced at a high quality. I always get 4 tacos because that's the magic number for satiation. They have outdoor seating and 2 floors indoors. Wait time for tacos is less than 10 minutes. This place knows what it's doing and how to do it well. read more

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Great spot located in Old Town Alexandria. They have seating both up and downstairs. The service was great. We ordered tacos and had cocktails/beer. read more

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Delicious drinks! I stopped in during happy for a quick drink and app. I was so intrigued by the tequila infused margarita so had to get one! The bartender recommended the gummy bear one and it was so fun! Sweet but balanced. Guacamole app was great too although a bit pricey for just guac. read more

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Great service and food. Loved my tacos - the shrimp were perfectly cooked. Skirt steak was very good too.

Came in tonight and it was a real miss. We were seated upstairs and it was a first for me and honestly a last. It was so busy up there and wasn't ideal for a dinner spot for our group of 4. A lot of loud standing room guests. When we asked to move we were told "this was the waitress rotation. Big turn off. Secondly I see they've adopted a new menu with a lot more items. Don taco was good for its handmade to order taco selections but the extra stuff was a miss. The habanero wings were rubbery. The empanada was bland and then my friend had an allergic reaction to her meal because she ordered food cooked in the same fried as the shrimp. The waitress just stared at her when she asked about the shellfish cross contamination. The manager discounted 25% but honestly she couldn't eat anything and I feel she should have received her meal for free. No one even came out to speak to her. Very unprofessional. This will probably be my last visit based on tonight experience. read more

This has become my go to spot for tacos in Old Town. This place is just great. I usually sit at the bar but sometimes get take-out. The bartenders are always quick to greet you and attentive. The restaurant is small and quaint, but I often get sat immediately. Food comes out super fast and is super tasty. I've not had a single taco I didn't love yet. I think on the last visit I got the land and sea, which is a steak and shrimp taco with caramelized onions and a horseradish sauce, the blue fin, which is a tuna with seaweed and a wasabi sauce, and the birria taco. I also love the carnitas, al pastor, and carne asada tacos from prior visits. I usually get a pacifico to drink, but often see many patrons getting different tequilas or margaritas that all look really good. Check out Don Taco next time you are in Old Town Alexandria and get the taco craving. read more

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Nice little spot. Easy to make a reservation. Friendly service. Mini empanadas were delicious. Chips and salsa were perfect. And they have a wide variety of different tacos to try. Margaritas were a little weak. read more

Don Taco - Mini chicken empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Visited here with a friend and had a wonderful experience! Food/drinks: I got fajitas and a drink which were both wonderful - I thought the meat (I got steak) was actually sooo yummy (made and seasoned very well). Ambiance: cute! Parking is difficult in the area (but that's Alexandria popularity for ya). Service: this part was just okay for me. One thing that got under my skin a tiny bit was that the server did not know what gluten was. I think that's a basic knowledge point all servers should have! read more

Don Taco - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I came here with my son and really enjoyed this experience. My son, who really enjoys Mexican food, asked for a place in Alexandria after church. We landed on Don Taco, and to my surprise, it's a great find. As with most places in Alexandria, Virginia, there isn't much parking, but that is to be expected. We were quickly seated, and my son commented. His only dislike was that the booth was very low, so if you were not 5 feet tall, it may have been a little difficult to eat at a booth. We relocated to an outdoor seating area in the walkway, which was nice, but it does get a little busy with passersby. The food was nice. My son had three birria tacos without cheese because he is allergic to all dairy. The server was very cautious and insured. His food was made properly, was hot, and delivered in a timely manner. I started with the Mexican Street corn and had three different tacos: one birria taco, one Al Pastor, and one carne asada. The food was hot except for the corn. All in all it was a good experience. read more

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Had dinner at 7pm on a Saturday, got seated right away at the bar. The service was on point and the bartender provided helpful recommendations. Had the guacamole and chips (phenomenal), birra, bulgogi, and el gringo tacos with fried Oreos for dessert. I had an upgraded margarita with reposado and it was amazing. Great atmosphere and great vibes! read more

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Excellent tacos. Almost too many varieties to choose from. A wide range of tequila, as well. The atmosphere is vibrant but service seemed a tad slow to me. read more

What could improve? All of it. Food tast3d r3h3at3d and was s3v3r3ly ov3rpricd. S3rvic3 was abysmally slow, d3spit3 th3 fact w3 w3r3 basically th3 only p3opl3 th3r3; it f3lt int3ntional almost. Ambianc3...bl3h. Upcharg3d for pin3appl3 in a marg... pl3b3 behavior. read more

Drinks were very tasteful but low on liquor. Wonderful atmosphere great appearance, I order the chips and queso with the add on of chorizo ($3) I get less than 6oz of chorizo. When I inquired about this with the runner his automatic was it's gonna be a charge. I didn't even argue and just paid for the meal. Additionally the meat they used was low quality (not lean) and more oily than tasteful. My drinks were fine tho. read more

Don Taco - Chorizo and queso - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've been looking for a new taco place and this might be my new favorite!! I love the location. Perfect when you're having a day in Old Town. The customer service was nice and my tacos were delicious. I also loved the atmosphere of the place and music. I will be back! read more

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Don Taco is always a good time! Great variety of tacos, fun vibes, and flavorful bites every visit. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or hanging out with friends, it's a solid spot that never disappoints. read more

My husband and I were going out for date night and landed on tacos for dinner. After some research, we choose Don Taco. We arrived late on a Saturday night and the vibes were great; we were greeted immediately with a smile, it was not particularly crowded (at least not downstairs) and there was music playing at a respectable level in addition to a football game on the tv at the bar (that everyone, including us was watching). It's our first time here, we traveled over an hr to get here and so far we're impressed. Our waitress immediately comes over and brings us water, menus, and asked if wanted appetizers-we ordered chips and salsa. We found it odd that those were not complimentary, but no taco night for us is complete w/out it so we got them and also immediately placed our food order. I had Birria, blackened salmon and a chicken pupusa, my husband got a bulgogi, Birria, land and sea, and sweet chili salmon taco. We also ordered fajitas to share because it came with beans and rice and normally even if we don't finish those sides, we at least like to try them, and again, they're offered as an add on; not complimentary like you typically find in most places . My husband ordered something non alcoholic off the drink menu; I had a Cadillac margarita. Our chips and salsa were great. Nice crispy chips that weren't too thick; not too thin, and the salsa was incredibly fresh, flavorful and had a nice kick. We immediately concluded that they were worth the price. Our food came out shortly after and it was piping hot. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. The tacos were stuffed, and incredibly flavorful. Everything complimented the other so well. The beans and rice were another surprisingly great side dish. They use red kidney beans which were so flavorful and a great change up from being served black or pinto beans. Again, we understand completely charging for them and not letting that be something people move to the side of the table after a few bites, essentially wasting it. While we didn't finish the rice, we cleared those beans lol. Outside of the beans, and salsa another thing that stood out to us over the course of our meal was the consume that came with the birria-it was so good. In fact all of the food was so good, we opted to skip dessert and ordered more tacos!! Lol-birria and a couple other tacos that we wanted to try. I also opted for another drink and the waitress recommended the Jamaican punch-it was great. The drinks were made with a hefty alcohol pour and you could choice which particular tequila you wanted your drink to be made with..I appreciated that. We left completely full and one hundred percent satisfied. We loved everything about this place..food, service, ambience and drinks were all 10's..not one complaint. We cannot wait to return. We talked about it the next day and both agreed that our normal taco spot has been dethroned! read more

I stopped by for happy hour, and they had a nice mix of food and drinks to select from. In terms of the happy hour taco options, they are $4, but I say why limit yourself. Pro Tip: For $.50 more you can get the taco that you really want. I was a bit nervous about our service since we were seated outside, but Juan was great and continuously checking on us. read more

Don Taco - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The service was absolutely incredible here. Our server did the best job, and I don't shout out servers too often. The booth was very uncomfortable. Definitely needed a higher seat or something, but we made due. The food was good. I recommend the taco trio. They have interesting selection of craft tacos which I thought was neat and modern. The drinks were very good. I highly recommend the a spicy margarita. read more

Don Taco - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Customer Service: 10/10!!! We came here on a Saturday evening. We were able to be seated right sway in a booth by the bar. Ingrid was our waitress and she was super friendly!! She was patient, snd honest, and her taco recommendations were on point!! We also were visited by Juan Carlos, who was the bartender. He came over to check on our table a few times and make sure our glasses stayed full. Food: we'll start with the bad since, it'll be quick. We started with the chicken empandas for the appetizer. No bueno. The crust was great, but the chicken had noooo flavor. None! As for the tacos....soooo sooo good!!! I opted for the steak&mushroom (my fav), the birria, and the blackened salmon. The rice and beans that came with it were delicious too!! Drinks: we tried the Gummy Bear Margarita (9/10), and the Blackberry Mint Margarita (8/10). I want to come back to try their happy hour!! read more

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My son-in-law and I recently stopped at Don Taco on King Street for a late-night bite, and it lived up to its reputation as one of Old Town's best taco bars. We went on a Monday night--no wait, plenty of seating--and grabbed a booth by the bar to catch the game. The vibe was modern, laid-back, and comfortable. Service was excellent--our server was friendly, attentive, and gave great menu tips. The Bira Empanadas were a perfect starter, and the $5 taco menu is fantastic--lots of creative choices. We tried the Chili Salmon Taco, Dilly Dilly (beer-battered grouper), Fried Avocado, and Bulgogi tacos. Each one was fresh, flavorful, great presentation and didn't disappoint. The Taco Trio with rice and beans was generous and filling. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. We left full and happy--and we'll definitely be back with our wives next time! Don Taco in Old Town, is a must-visit. Highly recommend! read more

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Man... we were actually excited to try Don Taco. Folks hyped it up like it was the second coming of taco greatness. So we pulled up, ready. Empty stomachs. High hopes. But from the first bite... we knew something was off. It honestly felt like we were being served warmed-up leftovers. Nothing felt fresh. The tacos had that "day-old" taste. You know that feeling when food's been sitting, got reheated, and tried to act like it was just made? Yeah, that. And what really got me is--we walked in when they opened. First customers of the day. So you'd think the food would be at its peak. Fresh off the grill. Hot, flavorful, made-to-order. Nope. It was giving dry. It was giving bland. It was giving "somebody made this yesterday and just pressed 'start' on the microwave." Worst part? This spot came recommended. Somebody told us this was the place to go. I'm sorry, but after that meal... we can no longer trust their taste buds. They led us into a taco trap. Save your money. There's better out there. This wasn't it. The service was great tho! 2 out of 10 I would not recommend read more

Absolutely ridiculous portions and pricing. I think they forgot to mention that ALL Their menu is for kids only!!! But the pricing was definitely for 5 times the average though. It wasn't like taste was extraordinary or something. It was Average at the best and charging for arm and leg to add jalapeños which were not visible by microscope either. read more

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Their chicken tortilla soup is like a warm hug to my soul. Delicious every time! They have great hours too.

Tacos tacos tacos!! I love tacos... fulfilling little things with a while lot of flavor. I could only handle two because I also order chips and salsa. The jalapeño margarita was a hit as well. The restaurant as has two levels and I can only imagine how crammed this place could on Tuesday's overall the ambiance is simple and straight to the point. Service was great. Not too much attention but just enough to know that they acknowledge my presence. read more

Don Taco - Blackened Salmon Taco of the week - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I did a search for a tacos and this place came up. We were quickly seated as it was empty on a Sunday afternoon. We quickly ordered the smallest bite size tacos I had ever seen. I didn't know they made taco shells so small. We ordered the following, Shrimp and Bacon Taco El Gringo Carne Asada Birria Quesadila All of the food was good. The quesadilla meat was nicely seasoned. The tacos were good however after 2 bites each they were all gone. I'd need to spend at least $30 to have a remote chance at being satisfied at 4.50 each. Cool time but I wanted more. read more

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We stopped in to have some drinks! The bartender was kind of awkward and not as friendly as we are used to but he was super knowledgeable about tequila. We had some fresh made margaritas and sipped tequila before moving on to explore Alexandria some more. read more

The service was slow. Our waitress was not attentive especially surrounding delays . The food was also bland. Except the Bulgulgi Taco !! It was packed with flavor but not enough to return to this establishment read more

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Came here to meet up with some friends for drinks and food on a Friday night. We sat at the bar on the first floor while waiting for our table to be ready. This place is roomy so we didn't have to wait long for a table to free up. For drinks we ordered the passionfruit Caipirinha, sweet heat, Paloma, and Sunset in Old Town. Drinks we're good but my favorite was the Sunset in Old Town. As for food we started off with chips and guacamole - I definitely recommend. Tasty Guac! I ordered three tacos: carnitas, pomegranate steak, and blackened salmon. Tacos are super small and range from 4.25-4.0. The service as good. Our server was very attentive and everything came out in a timely manner. I would definitely visit for happy hour read more

Don Taco - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Yes I recommend! Friendly service with smiles and everything. So many designer tacos to choose from.

What a great way to end the week with my favorite person. Don Taco was my husband's pick and did they freaking deliver. Daniel was awesome. Love the updated look. Last time we were here it was dark asf. I love the lighting. I had a laundry list of tacos lol. My absolute fave was the Ropa Vieja. Chef's kiss, you heard. I also had the pomegranate, Carne asada, pupusa taco, and the gyro. Oh yeah and then I ordered a round of the Ropa Vieja. Drinks were delish. An awesome time with hubby and super tasty tacos. 1 Girl 3 Spoons approved... date night edition. read more