This spot definitely has solid Mexican food. I really enjoy the spicy margaritas, street corn, and empanadas here (over the tacos). Everything has a little kick to it, nothing is bland in flavor. The rooftop is a beautiful area to sit at with a bar, overlooking the city. I will point once it gets later in the evening, it becomes an overpacked club- a DJ comes in and the crowd and the atmosphere changes quite a bit. Definitely has a different vibe depending on the time and day of the week you go (I guess there's something for everyone, but will 100% be a different experience each time you go). read more

Don Tito - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Don Tito's is my go to for Taco Tuesday on the rooftop! I've been several times over the last two years. It was such a beautiful day yesterday so I couldn't miss an opportunity to host an event there. I called Don Tito's several hours to reserve a table for 6 and I was able to get a table on the 2nd floor. When I got there, I saw the rooftop was open so I was able to be seated upstairs. Kudos to Caitlin (White female server) on the rooftop. I organized a pop up at Don Tito's for DMV Does ... last minute and she handled our table like a boss!!! The table went from 6 people to like 20 people and she did awesome taking orders and making sure we were good. We also were all black people so I'm glad she didn't treat us with any racial issues or bias. It's definitely a college, White, or after work crowd. I hope the diversity improves... It's my understanding there is an outside vendor for hookah. The hookah was expensive ($28) and that was disappointing especially it was happy hour. Despite that, it was great and I was given lots of tips so we can share. I love the cotton candy and popcorn! It definitely makes for happy hour to be exciting. I wish the music was a little more urban, hip and modern as it was mostly techno and I wasn't feeling that. I'll definitely be back ! read more

Don Tito - Just me enjoying a margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Just FYI, this review is for pre-pandemic times. I absolutely hate Don Tito's... but only on the weekends because of how crowded it gets. I used to love coming here to grab some of their tacos (my faves being the fish, tuna, and fried avocado) and some drinks to wash away my stressful days. The bartenders Ahreum and Brian are always great, although I'm not sure if they're still here. The rooftop bar is always so nice during the warm weather days and has a completely different vibe on Sunday brunch as opposed to a Saturday evening... depends on your mood what you prefer, but I'm down for both. read more

Don tito is a favorite local spot for mostly for happy hour and for going out at night! They have great happy hour deals almost every day on both drinks and food. The food is good - pretty standard texmexy with some unique items here and there. I really like their tacos and my friends really like the nachos! Naturally, the margaritas are great haha. I have always had good service when sitting down here and even the bartenders do a great job when they're busy at night. They recently did some renovations to the middle floor and its definitely something - gives it more of a club-y vibe at night. My favorite area is definitely the rooftop though. The music at night is a bit hit or miss but that's everywhere really. Overall this place has been around for so long for a reason and it's a neighborhood go to for sure! read more

We came here on a Sunday afternoon for Happy Hour. We had a slight problem when we first arrived. Since I didn't make a reservation, I called beforehand to ask if there were any tables available. I was told there were plenty of tables and that we shouldn't have an issue with being seated immediately. When we got to the restaurant, the Hostess told us there weren't any seats available and that we would have to wait an hour. Luckily we were able to get everything cleared up with the manager who diffused they situation. Food: - Chicken Fajita tacos - Mango Margarita The food was decent, and we had a good time! I'd come here again for HH. read more

Don Tito - Mango Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Don Tito is deceptively large of a venue and I have varying thoughts on their different sections. Specifically I'll review what I think is their most popular spot- the rooftop. There aren't many rooftop bars to choose from in Clarendon and Don Tito should make your itinerary if planning a bar crawl in the area. What is surprising however are the awesome food selections you have in addition to the standard bar drinks and specials. I'm always happy with, but never blown away by their taco selection. I recommend going for their quesadillas instead of a short rib taco. Their margaritas always hit the spot, however and I appreciate their friendly staff and ample spaces. Downstairs is an awesome spot to watch your favorite sports game as they have a ton of TVs playing various events. read more

What can I say about my hangout spot on Sunday afternoon/evening. I was having so much fun, I only got a picture of the bar. Don't Tito's has their regular Sunday day party that is always a great time. The dj plays a variety of music and the crowd has a mixed vibe. The food is always on point. Definitely a must attend event. They are also the place to be on Taco Tuesday's!! read more

Don Tito - The bar - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I had been looking forward to coming here based on all the raving but was not impressed. First off, the person in the entrance was very distracted on her phone at the podium, a Sunday night when many customers are coming in and out (many without masks). Our server was very attentive and on point with our orders. The food was standard and the prices reasonable. I was disappointed on the appearance of the place, messy, dirty floors and a dusty glass armoire in the entrance that needs some attention. read more

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My love for this place grows with every visit! After hearing my cousin continuously rave about how fab the brunch is, we decided to meet up so I could see what all the hype was all about. I cried a slight tear on the inside when we got there and found out there was no brunch buffet today, but you could order from the menu. All good, we headed upstairs to the second level and we were seated immediately. If you happen to end up in a booth, note the swing door on the booth!!! Our waiter was cool. He gave us all the time we needed to figure out what we wanted. First things first, a pitcher of mimosa please and thank you!!!! This goes without saying.... I decided on two Asada tacos and they were fantastic! The meat was seasoned well, juicy and tender. Thank goodness for the double up on the tortilla because the meat was so juicy by the time I got to the second one, I had to just eat the filling because the tortilla, both, were dripping wet from catching all the juice. The Breakfast Burrito vibes with hash browns FYI so you do not need to order a side. So needless to say I'll be back again to actually have the buffet brunch. Oh yea, as for an update to my previous review, the bathroom was spotless! read more

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They have the best frozen margarita. The service and vibe is always good. I love to get the carnita bowl as well

ok so i accidentally came here during one of the big football games (idk one of the games before the super bowl?) and it was fun but definitely a lot of men screaming. good for them though. anyway the birria tacos were really good. they also cleared the whole place for nightlife at like 8pm on a sunday, which i wasn't expecting. overall still fun! read more

Don Tito - a table full of food and drinks - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went here to watch an NFL game. Arrived 20 min early and was told that my game would be shown so I purchased the 1.5hr drink package. At 1pm, after no games were put on, I had to ask all of the staff what was going on and I was told that the manager had the only remote and he would still be another 30min. Didn't even have a full drink and had to pay for the full package despite them not upholding their end of the promise. Highly recommend to not come here. read more

Don Tito is a cool bar with rooftop seating, OK (and really affordable) tacos, good margaritas (in several fruit flavors), and quite unique grilled shishito peppers (drizzled with lemon juice). Service might be spotty as we had to ask for our check a few times. They have 3 levels. First floor is nice, with some outdoor seating but it's right by the street. Second floor is noisy but there are booth seating. Third floor is the rooftop bar area which is great for watching sunset. The grilled shishito peppers (not spicy) seems drowning in oil; too oily. And it's mushy soft. It may or may not be to your liking depending on your taste. Nachos are free. The dip is too small though. read more

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This is my favorite outside patio bar!! You can be here rain or shine. Their drinks and appetizers are good too! They have vines and plants to give it a nice aesthetic too. This place is actually three levels. It can get very busy on weekends and it can feel like more of a college bar unfortunately. Lots of people, packed, hot and lots of drunk people. But I still enjoy it for the most part. The roof top can have a line to get up there too on busy nights. Its a great place to grab drinks and food to watch a game or chat with friends when not looking to go out at night. read more

Worst food, slowest service, tasteless, dry and 20 minutes to make it. Quesadillas are melted cheese and raw onion. Chicken tacos tasted like dog food. DREADFUL read more

Reliable taco spot if you're in the mood for a good fried taco. The fried fish, shrimp, avocado, and chicken tacos are lightly battered and fried to a golden crisp. Each fried taco is complimented with a pickled vegetable and zesty sauce for extra texture and flavor depth. read more

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I go to Don Tito frequently on the weekends and enjoy dancing and having a couple drinks! We decided to go to their brunch for bottomless mimosas. They give you the mimosas in a tour which is super fun! They have a lot of good breakfast options to choose from too. You have 90 minutes to drink and the servers come around often to make sure that you have refills when you want to! read more

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The food is really good. The rooftop is lovely. The staff is very courteous. This is a really nice spot for a first date, a casual night, or to meet up with friends. 3 levels with a rooftop. Music, sports, bars, food, hookah... it's got it all. Plenty of space to move around without feeling too crowded. read more

Located in Clarendon, literally across the street from the Clarendon Metro--Don Tito's is certainly a most go to spot. Especially for taco Tuesday! My boyfriend called me and said "let's go to Don Tito's, it's taco Tuesday".. being the yelper that I am, "heck yeah" was my immediate response. We arrived around 7 pm, walked in to a pretty huge establishment. High ceilings, fully stocked bar, people everywhere--there is sort of a night club vibe. You can either stop at the hostess stand to wait to be seated or go up to one of the two remaining floors for seating. Each floor is huge, with a fully stocked bar and ample staff to attend to your needs. We stopped on the 2nd floor and snagged two of the last seats at the very end of the bar! Win. Now for the nitty gritty: Service: 5/5, as soon as we sat down, Justin greeted us with a nice hello and two sets of menus. We reviewed the menus quickly and he was back in the perfect time to take our orders. Not only did Justin attend to us well throughout the night, 2 other workers took some additional orders and took away our plates. We never had to "wait" to be waited on. Impressive because the bar was jam packed. Despite the amount of people, the food came out fast, hot and well prepared! Food: 4.5/5. We had-- Shrimp po boy tacos (4). Ordered one set, so good we had to order another. These are not your average fried shrimp thrown into a taco. The flavors were great! Wish I knew what type of batter is used to fry the shrimp. Crispy, yet soft and delicious! Tuna wasabi taco (2). The best way to describe these are a sushi tacos. If you don't like sushi, you won't like these. The tuna was very fresh and nicely sliced. The only issue with these is the seaweed inside. The seaweed makes it nearly impossible to take one clean bite of the the taco. It's very rubbery and difficult to cut easily with normal human teeth. You can either stuff the entire taco in your mouth at once (not advised) or you can violently chomp into the taco until you're able to rip the seaweed to shreds. The latter option will leave you with the remainder of your taco flying out the other end. Choose wisely. Chicken nachos: these were definitely shareable. My boyfriend and I got them done, but it's very possible to split amongst 3 average adults. This is what we should have done. For $7 bucks on HH, you can't beat the value. DT does not skimp you on the helpings. Lamb tacos (not pictured): my boyfriend said they were "alright", no further comments recorded. Margs: $5 on HH + $1 for flavor, these drinks packed a punch and were yummy. Im a frozen marg girl.. enjoyed every tequila filled brain freeze! Really wanted to give a 4.5 review, not an option on here sadly. If you're reading this, know I say DT is a 4.5 and you should go. read more

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This place is really nice especially the rooftop area Every thing we ordered was really good and the tacos are really cheap on Tuesday's ! The corn was a bit over priced in a opinion based on other places I've been too . I will be visiting again . Stop by for happy hours and get margaritas for $5 as well ! read more

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Another night, another failed service. While ordering FOOD, I was told for Hazard reasons the bar must take out however this guy kicked my chair!!! With out telling me first "excuse me miss, For safety reason we have to take your chair." But of course he did not. That right there sir is a hazard and consider violent. I can sue if I had fell. And the tall male bartender with the beard was no different again, my feelings about the bartender has not change. Teach them some service matters. Also, why serve food if I can't sit and enjoy it. Don't open the kitchen. Then again, the taco were 100% tasteless. Absolutely disappointed with late night kitchen service. The radish were bland for banh mi style. Apparently if you know people here you get away with everything. This young lady was allow to sit where I was without problem. Hmmm. Talk about hypocrites. Dissaponted overall with the food and service. read more

Admittedly, didn't do much research before going. I only knew they had "happy hour" until 7 so I gave it a go. Sat inside and service was aloof, but not rude. Never got water and minimal engagement even though the bar was pretty empty. Happy hour prices are terrible and there are zero food options (huh?), but I guess they still get traction because of the rooftop. I asked the server what the ceviche of the day was and he responded "I'm not sure. I don't eat ceviche." This was an odd response since I obviously wasn't inviting him to partake and simply wanted to know what fish was used. He eventually asked someone. Ceviche arrived with nothing to dip it with. I asked the runner for chips and she said "You need chips?" Strange, strange, strange. At one point a patron (who I assume was a regular) walked in with his dog and sat at the inside bar. No one said a word. I understand how Arlington people are about their dogs, but C'MON! Remainder of the evening passed pretty much without incident until I needed to use the restroom. As I stated before, I didn't read much about this place beforehand so I didn't realize it's more of a restaurant/club some nights. In any event, I was there on a Tuesday night and it wasn't that crowded. The ladies restroom was DISGUSTING...like dive bar on a Saturday night disgusting. I immediately informed someone behind the bar that the restroom needed attention and got this look that said "What do you want me to do about it?" Absolutely nothing because I will never be back. Two stars because the ceviche was tasty. read more

Came here for a Sunday Brunch date after a friend recommended we check this spot out in Arlington. Don Tito turned out to be a morning of glutton and fun all with a great view of the small Virginian city. When we first arrived, our server seemed a little lost when we mentioned that we wanted some outdoors with a view. He didn't imply that they had a rooftop portion until we went upstairs to survey the buffet offerings, which ended with us going up to that actual patio. Upstairs you can dine on a nice summer day with shade, so absolutely check it out. We opted for their brunch buffet which was $30 for a variety of options. It seemed a bit steep at the time, but once you included the drinks, it became a lot more reasonable. The buffet grants you 5 cents mimosas and frozen wine. Be prepared to sip and eat as much as you want up here on the rooftop. The Tex-Mex themed buffet was pretty good and included ceviche, quesadillas, and even orange chicken. Okay, the later was a bit weird, but the buffet options overall was pretty great. There's no rush upstairs and you can spend as long as you want going back and forth from the buffet. Hardest part was deciding what to prioritize while chillin' with your friends upstairs. Felt pretty satisfied after our big lunch and did a mini photoshoot up with the view. Don Tito was a great way to spend our Sunday morning and I can't wait to brunch again in the city. read more

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This place is a good vibe. Drinks are good and the food is good as well. If you wanna get club vibes on a Sunday afternoon this is the spot to go to. read more

Your typical club spot. A group of friends and I went on a Saturday night. The place was sardine paaaacked (as of covid never existed). Covid-19 Restrictions were just lifted less than a week before we went and I was so surprised how the turnout was. Kinda gross. Puke and piss reeks around the bathrooms. The downstairs women's bathroom was maintained by an older woman worker who would wipe down the sink after each use and squirt soap in your hands. She was a sweetie. Other than that, the music was good and the drinks were aight. They came out fast though and I liked that. read more

I came here twice during my trip to Virginia and had completely different experiences both times. The first time I went on a Friday night, it was great. The staff was super friendly and made my drinks exactly as I asked for them and also made them strong. My group had a really great time and we loved the music they were choosing to play. We were excited to potentially come back later in our trip. When we came back on Sunday night, our group was satisfied with the food but definitely not with the drinks or service. Our server that night was kind of condescending and wasn't the friendliest. I just wanted a rum drink made with orange juice and he kept giving me drinks that were very obviously yellow and did not taste like orange at all, so I don't know what the hell he kept asking the bar to make. I eventually ended up just accepting the first remake he made for me because I didn't want to get into an argument with the waitstaff over something as trivial as a mixed drink. They also gave me a much smaller cup than they did on Friday, which was annoying. Not sure what's up with the lack of consistency here. I ended up taking the five sips that were in the cup and not ordering another one because I didn't want to put up with the hassle. My girlfriend loves the food here (I didn't eat here), so I guess I would recommend it for the food, but if you're looking to just drink, your experience will vastly vary based on the night and your server. read more

I don't even know where to start. This place is an absolute --it hole. Food is terrible, and way overpriced. You think a Spanish joint would serve good Spanish food. I got fish tacos oh boy it looked good but that was it. The tortilla was so bad, it tasted like cardboard. I've had better tortillas off a box. Fish, yuck not fresh. I mean not even the batter could save that poor filet. Lets ralk about the night life, this place sucks so bad. Bouncers are racist af and profile the sh;t out of you. I got kicked out because I tried to use the elevator. Like wtf no warning at all. This place only caters to profit from the uncultured. People that come here are exactly that. Im sorry to break to you people but this place is the least most authentic place ive ever been to. Chinese donut shop:Mexican restaurant is better than this place. Its so white washed. read more

Amazing complimentary chips - bottomless. My friends and I came for the drag show brunch, which was epic and unforgettable!!! you pay $15 as part of your bill. (you should also bring singles handy if you go to the show) I highly recommend it! - and it's featured on the second floor of Don Tito. The bottomless mimosas were really good - we order by the pitcher and there were a ton of different flavor options, i.e. grapefruit. I had Huevos Mexicana ($15), which were flavorful scrambled eggs and hash browns. With like the three bowls total of the chips I was full but honestly could have eaten a bit more. Be careful with some of the brunch dishes - my friend got the empanadas dish ($11) but only got 3 empanadas and he definitely was still hungry. But then again we were there more for the show than the food, which turned out great. Food is good quality and tasty, but just wish the portions were slightly bigger. These are individualized dishes so it's not quite share-friendly style. Would recommend this place, especially for the drag show brunch! read more

Don Tito - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Good stuff. We were in the area and our handy Yelp app led us here. There was no wait for bar seating. Our server was sweet and as attentive as she could be. It was incredibly busy at the time we visited. She did a great job and was very kind. Their tacos are on point. The tortilla was light, yet held everything together. Quality ingredients are definitely used inside the tacos. A nice place to meet up with friends. read more

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Came here for Cinco de mayo and it was packed (even at 5 p.m.) and as you can imagine, as the night went on, it got even more packed and near impossible to get a drink. Apparently because it was Cinco de Mayo, they weren't offering happy hour specials or even the regular menu...no real drink specials at all?? Oh wait, $5 tequila shots. Ok, I guess I get that they wanted to make extra money, but you don't sacrifice customer service. If you cannot accommodate more than a certain amount of folks in your venue at a time, why let that many people in?! The female bartender on the first floor (don't even know her name because she didn't tell us, had a bit of an attitude that I didn't like and she seemed to only pay attention to the male patrons or the regulars). My friend asked if she could get chips and salsa (which is supposed to be complimentary) and she was said, "I don't think so, let me check." Mind you, we saw other folks get offered chips and salsa, but I guess she didn't care to provide fair and consistent service. Eventually, my friend got her chips and salsa! I understand that it was a packed night, but again, they shouldn't have allowed that many people in if you aren't able to service them. I eventually got hungry and asked for a menu. Again, no regular menu since it was Cinco de mayo. I ordered the skirt steak tacos, but $10 for two not that great tasting tacos = not ok in my books!!! Earlier, there were only two bartenders and then a third person showed up....still damn near impossible to get a drink. Don't even get me started on the lines for the restroom!!! We waited over 20 minutes just to close out our tabs. We tried to make the most of the night, but I'll never come here during a celebration like Cinco de mayo! I may possibly come back on a regular, off day but not anytime soon! The drinks I had were decent! read more

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Came for Drag Brunch to support my friend's first drag brunch performance. I had such a great time watching the show, however the food and service was not that great. The brunch deal is $35 for a 3-course meal (appetizer, entree, dessert) and "a bottle of champagne to share." Our server didn't know how much a pitcher of mimosa cost and claimed to run out of the unicorn mimosa and the chicken sliders. This was so strange to me considering there weren't that many people at the restaurant and brunch just started. She also said there wasn't a separate drink menu when we asked for one. Appetizer (choose one of 3): Breakfast Taco - Came with two small tacos filled with egg, bacon and onions. Tortilla was thick and dry and the eggs were very plain. I had to pile hot sauce on to make the tacos bearable to eat. Entree (choose one of 3): Chicken Chopped Salad - Small portioned sized salad with 4 grilled chicken strips. Lots of picked peppers and corn. Lettuce was soaked in dressing. Dessert (choose one of 2): Churros - THIS IS THE BEST THING ON THE MENU. Came with two small chocolate filled churros, with whipped cream and a caramel dipping sauce. The churro had an excellent crunch to dough ratio. Champagne: It turns out the "bottle of champagne" was just a glass of mimosa and you have to ask for it. Overall, I would go back for the drag show, but not the food or service. read more

Came here for happy hour and loved it! They had delicious birria tacos.. I also got the El Gringo and Chicken Fajita taco, highly recommend. read more

Don Tito - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A problem I rarely encounter, but the frozen Margaritas are always TOO sour. I've tried different flavors, but nothing seems to solve the problem. As for food, the tacos are nothing special. On the other hand, the nachos are a solid 9/10. Do yourself a favor and only order them if you will be splitting the plate with a crowd of hungry people because they are HUGE. Really appreciated the three big plops of guac too. There are great happy hour deals, and I'd probably skip dinner here but food is served until 1:30 upstairs on the weekends. read more

Don Tito - Nachos and margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Small portions of food Rooftop was nice and open Street Parking was great No wait and I didn't make a reservation. read more

Been here quite a few times when I go out in the Clarendon area. I definitely recommend going to this bar when you're bar hopping! Rooftop is gorgeous with the greenery, and one of the DJs that is there plays really good music. The frose drink they have is delicious...but dangerous! Doesn't taste like alcohol but then it hits you. Never have had the food before and have not always been in the best headspace to probably give an accurate review...but I recommend overall. read more

Don Tito - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A good place for a lively brunch. They have a lot of fun drink combos and specials. Ester does a really great job and is a lot of fun. The multi floor setup is pretty cool. Worth dropping in. read more

I've been here a couple of times depending on the day and time it can either be to crowded or empty. Happy hour specials are appealing. We got a variety of appetizers. The ceviche I wouldn't recommend it literally was 4 thin slices of fish with a lot of onions and Pomegranate seeds. The chicken flautas we're good. The wings okay. The frozen margarita was perfect. We stayed in the rooftop this evening and it was over crowding which was a plus. read more

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Been to Don Teets plenty of times for drinks but needed a place to watch March madness while getting some grub, so we ordered a bouffage of Americanized Mexican Staples. Fish tacos were juicy and fresh, but the pork belly tacos were a bit dry / burned. Guac left something to be desired, but the girthy chocolate stuffed churros were amazing. Atmosphere was cool, music was a mix of early 2000s hip hop and the bumpy stuff kids listen to nowadays. Bartender and servers were nice and professional. read more

Don Tito - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food is awful!!!! Bartenders lack professionalism. No utensils will be provided. You will very likely be overcharged.

Went for late night tacos while in the area, i've heard about this place for a while and finally got around to trying it on a Thursday night. We got margaritas, chips and guacamole and then two sets of tacos - surf and turf and chicken fajita. Everything was great!!! Very very good. Certainly worth the hype in my opinion. We did go late night so there weren't any deals or anything so I plan to go again to utilize happy hour for sure! read more

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