Nice comfortable establishment. Awesome food. They even have a bar. Sweet! Coming back again! read more

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I went here one day, and it was absolutely garbage. The store had an open window in the hot summer, with NO AC. It was very tight-knit in there and it was humid. The food was VERY expensive. Small serving sizes, and everything was a surcharge. The food was flat out DISGUSTING. It had ZERO seasoning, ZERO flavor. The guacamole was also disgusting, it tasted like great value pre-packaged guac. The service was very slow, and it took FOREVER for the food to come out. This place is AWFUL and DISGUSTING. TRASH. read more

First time at El Papi Taco and we'll definitely be back! I had the birria tacos--packed with meat, super filling. The dipping sauce wasn't quite for me, maybe missing a little garlic? Loved the fresh cilantro and onions though. My husband got the shrimp tacos and crushed them--he just wished he'd ordered more! We also tried the flan, and it was perfect--great texture and flavor. Looking forward to trying more next time. Great customer service read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - Shrimp tacos - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

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Tacos were delicious! Very clean and friendly establishment. Prices are good too. We'll definitely be back!

Ordered the steak tacos, Patricia's birria sample, and the churros to go. The steak was dried and had no flavor. I swear I could have choked. I was really excited for the birria but I can't recommend it. I ordered to go so the birria tacos were all soggy at the bottom. The flavor was kinda off to me, didn't have the beef flavor to it but it definitely had another foreign flavor. Although it was stuffed with meat and cheese, the flavor to me just threw it off. The consume wasn't good either. The only good thing was the churros. Not sure if it was because I was the first customer of the day and I got scraps and left overs from the day before. read more

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Came here for the first time on an uneventful Monday. You order yourself from their kiosk and that's where you'll find their menu also. The inside has a nice bar area and I loved the murals inside. It was empty on a Monday evening. I decided to try the birria brisket tacos. I received my order quickly but when I opened the box it was pretty basic birria. I noticed that the cheese was only on one side of the tortilla. Also I think it was missing the birria consome. I feel like it usually on both sides and then it's folded. The meat was not very flavorful and felt like it was missing something. I also tried the corn without tajin. It was a bit mushy but still ate it. I won't be getting the birria tacos but may be back to try different tacos. read more

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Food was great. It came out in a timely manner. The service was excellent as well. No complaints at all!

Come hungry leave happy Third trip here again had red birria tacos and son had 3 carnitas. The meat is excellent and the portion sizes not even comparable to other places. You'll definitely get what you pay for when you visit. The rice was better and beans looked better as well. I appreciated the offer for ice with our drinks and the service delivered with a smile. Quickly becoming a favorite for birria tacos. read more

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The restaurant was clearing out at about 8:00 on Friday night when we ate there. They were still welcoming guests after we got our food and left. We had chips and salsa, barbacoa nachos, and tacos. It was very filling, the tacos were loaded with cheese and the nachos piled high with toppings. read more

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We have waited for this restaurant to open for months. Their cinco de mayo opening was great! The street tacos tasted great! The service was polite and prompt. The ambiance was welcoming. I liked the ordering process at the point of sale systems. Looking forward to working our way through this menu! read more

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Probably the closest to california style tacos in the area. Great atmosphere and very clean! read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - Burrito bowl - no meat - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

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Tacos were yummy so much variety,, the street corn, the mezcal margarita, agua fresca horchata amaxing. Service was great, very friendly too. read more

We really loved the tacos and service. Not much in terms of ambiance, but they have a fully stocked bar.

Split the combo plate and im going home with leftovers plus extra churros!! Will definitely return as im sure to dream of it later. read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - YES, IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE PHOTO!! - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

Greta food. Fast service. Beer in draft is the best. The stream tacos are the best read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - Pacifico. Beer ! - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

Follow me: @thefoodpreacher on all social media platforms to watch the full video. El Papi Street Tacos in Dumfries, VA blew me away! In my video review, I highlighted the #5 RUDY-CHICKEN -- juicy chicken birria tacos bursting with flavor. What really set them apart were the vibrant red tortillas, infused with cayenne and chili red pepper powder, adding bold flavor and a spicy kick to every bite. At $17.99, it's a must-try combo! I also enjoyed a Street Elote -- creamy, spicy, and perfectly grilled -- and washed it all down with a Tamarindo Agua Fresca that hit the spot with its sweet, tangy balance. El Papi nails authentic flavor and creativity. The food, the vibe, the service -- all top-notch. Highly recommend this place if you're craving next-level street tacos! read more

Absolutely trash. The most disgusting Birria tacos I have ever had. Just insanely horrible. My wife and I wanted to gag it out. Just thinking about the cheese inside those I want to throw up. I had to ask for the Consommé with my order of Birria tacos, that should have came for free. They charged me $5 for that trash. They put rice in our Steak Nachos cause they ran out of tortilla chips. Fucking rice!?! lol read more

Deliciousness - 3.5/5 Happiness - 4/5 This new taco joint has potential, and I'll be back to see how it develops. This is an elevated fast casual setting with a bar and lots of in-restaurant seating. You order at a computer screen and the food is then made to order and brought out to your table. The menu is very unwieldy. It is huge, not well organized, and takes a lot of time to get through. I think they need to keep tinkering with it to make it more navigable. It also doesn't allow full customization. I did tell the cook to make my meal without queso and they definitely did, but it would have been nice to have that option in the menu. The bartender was very friendly, even making me a blue margarita though that wasn't on the menu. I also wish there was an option to get one taco (the minimum was 2). The food was decent to good. Our favorite was the thing that they are named for, red birria tacos. The helping of birria was generous and the shells were sturdy enough that it didn't leak through during eating it. And the tortilla shells were absolutely delicious. However, I also found it a bit too greasy (my plate was covered in a yellow film by the end). I also ordered (at extra cost) the optional broth, but thought it didn't add anything to the tacos. My wife and I also ordered the lamb barbacoa (which we were excited about as we love lamb) and lengua tacos. Although very meaty, neither really appeared to be seasoned and so were a bit flavorless. We had to heap on the hot sauce and lime to get a bit of flavor. But they were piping hot and fresh, which was nice. We got the street corn that I thought was good, but my wife thought was just OK (funny since typically I am not a fan of elote and she usually is, so take that for what it's worth). It was heavily citrused and light on mayo/cream, which I prefer. The blue margarita definitely needed more tequila (although I liked that it came with a tajin and pepper rim). The biggest hit was the pollo fries-nachos (a combo of tortilla chips and fries smothered in rice, crema, chipotle ailoli, Oaxaca cheese, and a meat of your choice). My kids devoured it and demanded more. The flavors were great, although I found it too starch heavy personally (chips, fries AND rice is a lot!). read more

Walked in for a work meeting, great service at getting our order. Server was very kind and knowledgeable. Enough seating for a lot of people and the artwork was really nice as well. I got some Birria tacos and the spicy guacamole. The guac was tasteful with some bite to it which was nice, and the Birria tacos were . I'd show you but I ate all my food before making this post. Give it a try. read more

My brother and I were driving by and saw this place off Dumfries Rd (Rt. 234) behind Popeyes. There were multiple businesses around and plenty of parking. As you walked in, you are greeted by the bartender Alex in which there were a limited selection for alcohol beverages but soon to be fully stocked. The restaurant is very clean, open kitchen concept, gorgeous hand painted collages throughout including the restrooms and also has a separate sink outside the restroom for washing your hands. The ordering process is through a kiosk system and once your order is complete, someone will bring it to your table. We ordered five items: 1) Lengua (cow tongue) tacos 2) Ruby's all birria 3) Elote 4) Churros 5) Mexican coke cola. On the tables there are two glass dispenser bottles with red and green hot flavored sauces. The napkin dispenser is located in the middle of the lobby. The lengua street tacos were delicious and tender. I added the green sauce and it enhance the flavors a little. Ruby's all birria is a combo platter which includes 3 tacos, one chicken, one brisket, one combination of brisket/chicken, a ramekin of consommé and a small churro. This platter was tasty but was missing some heat. The consommé tastes exactly like Lao op chow. I ordered the Mexican coke cola and it was surprisingly good and sweet. The elote is a street corn smothered with unique flavors including sriracha, mayonnaise, tajin and when incorporated my palate was dancing. It was a little messy but I couldn't get enough after the first bite. The churros were light, airy and had a nice crunch on the outer layer. The chocolate sauce were drizzle on top which made it a little dry but it would have been better if there were a small ramekin of that chocolate sauce for dipping. All staff members were friendly and attentive. The owners a mother and daughter team were welcoming with great smiles, humorous and wonderful personality. They also have another location in Maryland. I will definitely make another visit to try other items on the menu. read more

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This place is new to the area has lots of cool new options that can't be found to close. The place is jaw dropping the art on the walls really is well done. The owner was really nice and you can tell he loves this place. Good was good for a taco place the prices really aren't that bad. But damn the food was yummy. read more

Visiting VA from CA and decided to give this place a try instead of all the jun fast food in the area. Was not disappointed and would come back again! Tasty Biria and Brisket! read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

The tacos are absolutely amazing I will be back I got the number one with a side of guacamole 10/10 read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

Good service and vibe. Enjoyed a crab taco and an octopus taco plus guac and chicken nachos. Will come again. read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

Tacos were cold and the meat was hard. Mexican tacos should have warm tortillas and fresh ingredients, especially the meat.El papi had fries, beans, or rice instead. The guacamole was good, and the chips were surprisingly warm. The margarita was water with unknown ingredients. The place was nicely decorated and inviting, but the music was too loud. Despite having five people working in the kitchen, the tacos were of poor quality. This place needs significant improvement, especially if you're a taco and beer enthusiast. Street tacos should be nice and warm! read more

El Papi Real Street Tacos - Chorizo taco was ok, but cold. - Tacos Near Me - Dumfries, Virginia

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Great food, absolutely delicious tacos. Quick service time. Its a great place gof lunch!

No Stars. Straight Trash. No flavor. Overpriced. Taco Bell is better. I should've known better when I seen an Asian working in a Mexican Restaurant , smh they probably own it. They just trying to get over and get your money. No heart involved in the preparation of the food. read more

Only one order ahead of us but it still took 30 minutes to get our order. We ordered four tacos and a quesadilla with guacamole for a grand total of $50. In my humble opinion the food is nowhere near authentic it's below average. The beef tongue we ordered still had the membrane. The food is presented well so maybe that's why people think it taste good because we eat with our eyes first. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service the ambiance is incredible go try this place out!

First time eating at El Papi Restaurant. Amazing, Awesome and Absolutely wonderful. That's the three AAA's. I had the Tacos Birria with the consomé. Chips and guacamole. My daughter had three carne asada tacos. The Food is definitely great. Yummy to the tummy. The restaurant is clean, with a nice friendly server. I highly recommend EL PAPI Street Taco Restaurant. read more

Amazing Food. Patricia's sample is simply the best I've ever eaten. The Street Elote is just perfect. Dumfries has a new best place to eat!!! Staff is awesome, super nice folks. Thanks!!!! read more

Ordered chicken tacos and shrimp tacos. The chicken tacos were disgusting, they were extremely dry and shouldn't be served. The shrimp tacos were just ok, nothing special. No seasoning was used on either of the tacos. I think if the items were seasoned it would be more enjoyable. My first and last time read more

Fantastic gem! We will be back often. Had the best shrimp quesadilla. Great service and nice vibe.

Not bad i liked them overall could be better maybe with some more flavor or seasoning

Food and service is always great everytime I bring the family or just want to eat tacos. The atmosphere is also great. Margaritas are money.

I love their food! It's a little expensive but I understand it for this area. On Tuesdays they have 8 dollar taco deals! You get 2 street tacos and 1 birria taco. Great deal. The food is very delicious and tasty. I eat here 1 or 2 times a week. I recommend giving it a chance. read more

Love this place, friendly staff, excellent delicious meal, and great service, will definitely be coming back again

The food was amazing! I love the convenient location to meet and go over business items in a peaceful setting with friends and/or colleagues! Definitely a spot I would frequent. read more

Stopped in on Taco Tuesday and had steak and chicken tacos. Everything was really good and came quickly. The green hot sauce was amazing and so was the red. We will definitely be back. read more

Wow! The food was really good. It tastes different than other restaurants around. I'll definitely come back.