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    El Taco Loco

    3.3 (35 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Tony A.

    everything was good. We got the Berea pizza Michaela Tuesday so tacos were three for $10 so we got Birria tacos six of them did nacho fries or spectacular all of the sauce for a bit and we got three margaritas they do not skip out on the liquor. Definitely recommend this place.

    Steak quesadilla
    Nadjia C.

    This place is in a hotspot area yet hidden. The tacos were decent, I wish they offered more sauces for them. The star of the show was the elote! I kept contemplating if I wanted to order another. The quesadilla was very good as well, the tortilla tastes very seasoned or dipped into something before cooking because it was very flavorful. The horchata was l good as well I would've liked it a-little more sweet. The prices were also pretty good too!

    Birria tacos, Carne Asada tacos and Esquites along with the Crazy Fries

    Amazing food, great deals on specific days and great service. Doesn't get better then that and i think this picture speaks for itself lol we were planning to take a picture of when it came out but we obviously couldn't wait so definitely recommend! dining in is definitely apart of the experience!

    Lia M.

    My boyfriend suggested El Taco Loco and I'm glad he did. This brightly decorated taqueria in downtown Silver Spring was delicious. I got a carnitas taco and al pastor sopes, a typical order for me, and I loved both. The meat was super flavorful. I also got a strawberry margarita, which was strong. My boyfriend liked his machete. That and the sopes heated up well the next day. Staff was friendly. Looking forward to returning.

    Online Menu 2

    This is a HORRIBLE place to buy food! They cheat their customers! If you ever order from this place, please triple-check your oder before leaving!!! It' one thing to make mistake, which can happen, but cheating customers is simply disrespectful and dishonest! I gave them 1 Star because "Zero Star" is not an option! Last evening, I purchased the $15 "gorditas" combo, which comes as 3 corn tortillas filled with steak, veggies, and cheese. On ALL menus (both online and on their own restaurant menus), the description of the meals says the meals come with steak. When I picked up the food: 1) the restaurant team tightly packed my order in a plastic bag, likely assuming that I would not verify. When I checked my order before leaving the restaurant, I found out that they delivered only 1/3 of my order. 2) Also, the only 1 gordita they delivered, out of the 3, was incorrectly made; they used chicken instead of steak. When I brought these to their attention, they disputed, though they knew they've incorrectly delivered my order. They told me they would make two additional gorditas with steak but would not correct the one incorrectly made with chicken. They explained that I had not made a choice of meat, so they decided to go with chicken, and therefore, they were not willing to correct the one already made. That was so absurd! All menus clearly describe the gorditas as being made with steak so customers do not need to make a choice of meat. The restaurant team was so rude, and the Manager refused to intervene or help with the situation. They made me feel horrible! Their audacity to lie and arrogance made me sick to my stomach! At that point, I didn't want the food anymore. Of course, they refused to reimburse me. Mind you, I had to wait 30 minutes to get the food when I first ordered, then unfortunately I had to wait another 30 minutes for them to correct "as they wished" and endure their nonsense. At the end, they brought 3 gorditas with steak. The food was rudely and coldly handed to me, and they never apologized! As I was quietly waiting for them to correct "as they wished", I observed the restaurant - it was EMPTY, on a Friday evening, in the most vibrant and flamboyant part of the city center! No wonder...! See pictures.

    Tacos
    Patricia S.

    Taco Loco Mexican restaurant is a small establishment with good service. They offer both kiosks for ordering and tables for service. I tried the asada, chicken, and shrimp tacos with a side of rice. The tacos are on the smaller side, and the rice is decent. In general, the food is okay, and they have delicious side sauces.

    Tacos
    Kenneth K.

    My wife and I picked up from here for lunch a couple of weeks ago and we loved it! We had an Asada Burrito Mexican Wrap, a Lengua Taco, a Barbacoa Taco, a Birria Taco, a Fish Taco, a Sheep Barbacoa de Borrego Taco, and a Sheep de Borrego Virria Taco. All the food is wonderful and they are now the best tacos in Downtown Silver Spring. We look forward to ordering from them more and dining in person.

    This is how much beans it had, and no cheese, not even the powdered cheese on it

    My experience was rather disappointing. Came here and ordered the huaraches , and on the iPad it had a choice of cheese, so I ordered mine with cheese( I figured it would be like a quesadilla but different). I ordered three with horchata and flan. After a few minutes I guess there was an issue with the iPad and the order but they asked us what we ordered and when they guy came back the second time he said my order came with meat, frijoles and pico de gallo. I figured I would just get the cheese and beans and it would still be good, but when I got my order it was powdered cheese and a thin strip of beans on it. I get that I didn't order meat but you would think they would atleast put a little more beans or that they would specify that the cheese was powdered because the cheese was only in the front of the chancla. And the horchata tasted watered down even before the ice melted. We didn't get the flan so I had to eventually get up and ask about it but I had lost my appetite at this point and kindly asked for a refund. The staff were nice but honestly I would not come back. The place is a bit small but still a nice looking place.

    Tacos
    Taylor S.

    Just keeps getting better and better! They upgraded the salsa for the chips (it used to be really watery) and now it's very good! The salsa for the tacos is always good but beware the orange salsa is HOT. They also changed up the Pescado frito (it used to come on a plain white plate with nothing except the rice and beans and tortillas) now they have it on a fajita skillet and added jalapeños and onions soooooo good. Presentation is nice and appreciated. They continue to make the atmosphere and food better everyday! They also finally have a bar, drinks are good and HUGE (me and my fiancé split the michelada and we're both tipsy lol). Definitely one of our top spots in silver spring 10/10

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    Quick service. Menu expansive. Flavor I would rate average when compared to others in the area.

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    Service is poor if you don't speak Spanish. I will not go back. My order was messed up and all he did was shake his head.

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    Service and food was incredible. I Highly recommend the birria tacos or Mexican pizza.

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    THEIR GAUC IS TO DIE FOR I also had a chicken burrito that was excellent! I will be returning

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    No complaints. Food was savory. Place was clean. And service with a smile. Tacos, great look for silver spring.

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    Tacos Way

    Tacos Way

    3.6
    (27 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This is a hidden gem in Silver Spring. The ambiance is very cute and cozy. The decoration is a…read moretwist of old traditional Mexican style but modern. The tables are super cute with traditional tiles. They have modernized taking your order with a kioas. My food was delicious. I left nothing. The guacamole was my favorite. The chips not so much but they were good. Actually I lied my Mojito was the best!

    I'd been meaning to give them a try because of the close location to home in Downtown Silver Spring…read moreand got my opportunity today before meeting a friend that was touring the apartment complex it's attached to. First, it's hidden and you could very well miss it with everything going on around the location like parked work trucks, trees and bushes. There is however lots of street parking and garage parking nearby. When I walked in, the place was completely empty but the employee working was friendly and quick to greet me and instructed me to the wall with screens to order. The menu is limited in my opinion, so I ordered the American Way tacos with chicken that only comes with cheese, lettuce and sour cream on the side. I added tomatoes for a $1 up charge and their taco salsa for another $1.50 up charge and they come 3 to an order. I also got a Jarritos fruit punch and my order came to a total of $19.60. While the dining area and bar is cute, I was quite disappointed with my food unfortunately. The chicken was flavorless and cold and given the price point, was absolutely not worth it. I would've been better off going elsewhere to get better tasting food for a fraction of the cost of the sub par tacos I had today. Perhaps I made a bad menu choice but I will not be going back.

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    Sabor Mixteco

    Sabor Mixteco

    4.8
    (107 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    summary: a smallish taqueria located on the corner of Montgomery County, it thoroughly impressed…read morewith not just the food, but the "little things" along the way. Dining with kids can be challenging, so it's always nice when restaurants and staff are accommodating. The staff at Sabor Mixteca went above and beyond that. They were super fast with their service, but also showed warmth and kindness the entire time that made the meal delightful. The decor in the restaurant is vibrant and fun. They also had a clean, well-kept bathroom. The food was great. Everything came out in a timely manner and was excellently flavored and balanced. You could tell that this wasn't just like your run-of-the-mill taco joint. The flavors had a depth (especially the guisado) that brought things up a notch. But, like I was saying - although the food was great and memorable, I was really appreciative of how awesome the staff was and would love visiting again if we're in the area. Would definitely recommend.

    Overall: small Mexican spot with welcoming and kind service, good food, fair prices, bright and fun…read moredecor, has a single stall inclusive restroom, a baby changing table, and high chairs I felt super welcomed by the employees here. They were all sweet, kind, and happy to help. The kids got cute kids cups with silly straws. Chips and salsa were not included. The chips and salsa were the only things we weren't impressed with. Everything else was delicious. My shrimp tacos were full and had great flavor. They fell apart while eating them, maybe if they had less sauce or the tortilla was grilled a little more it would have held up but they were so good I didn't even mind it. Our kids and my partner loved all of their food as well.

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    Lime & Cilantro

    Lime & Cilantro

    4.5
    (107 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Oh, I can't believe I didn't leave a review for the spot, even though I've been a few times though!…read moreIt's been a while, but man are they delicious. I would describe them as a combination of classic and elevated Latin food. The vibe of the restaurant is very casual, but the presentation of many of the dishes takes it to another level. They also have a wide selection of beer and wine. I have had tacos, octopus, breakfast tacos, and tamales. Everything was flavorful and quite tasty. I will admit service was a little slow the last time I went, but given the weather and the fact that we weren't in a rush it wasn't a big deal. If you haven't been yet, you should go. The colorful presentation reminds me of Palette 22, and rumor has it they are expanding to the Ethiopian restaurant that closed next door. I hope that's true!

    Nice ambiance and good brunch menu offerings. I didn't know that they only offered brunch during…read morethe weekend so I was a little disappointed as I wanted to try something more complex but we enjoyed what we ate. Could work on those fried plantains as they were a little soggy. The quinoa salad was good, a bigger portion would have been nice for the price paid and maybe if it would be easier to eat if served in a bowl. The chorizo sandwich was okay. Presentation and bread could be better. We left curious about their regular menu so we may give it a try some other time. Their staff were nice but not very knowledgeable about their menu items. They didn't really know how to answer my question about their vegan tres leches and told me it was not actually vegan after indicating it had condensed milk and heavy cream.

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    Cilantro rice.  A simple dish, but a level above any I've had before.

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    Cilantro rice. A simple dish, but a level above any I've had before.

    El Taco Loco - tacos - Updated June 2026

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