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Eli's Taqueria

4.6 (40 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:45 PM
Updated 1 month ago
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Happy Hour Menu
Celanyi P.

Taco lovers, this spot is a must-try! Enjoy flavorful chorizo, pork, steak, or chicken tacos topped off with homemade green and red sauces. Get 3 tacos for just $8, plus happy hour every day until 7 PM! Cozy vibes and friendly service make it even better. Parking is available but limited, so plan ahead.

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Scott W.

This is a great spot. Not only is the food delicious, but the prices are great too. This is a very non-descript place that I've been overlooking but am glad I found it. There's not many places to park but parking is free. Service is very good and welcoming, with a casual atmosphere. There's a reasonable size menu to choose from. I went for two chorizo tacos and one chicken. I found the chicken to be the better option, but enjoyed both. Also, my wife and I shared esquites, which was absolutely delicious. Finally, we finished off our meals with a tamarind drink and a jamaica drink, both of which were tasty.

3 Tacos
Nyla S.

Food was good maybe a 3.8/4. We were the only ones in there. The place wasn't noticeably dirty but it definitely needs a deep clean. Food came out pretty quick, and although it wasn't the most flavorful food I would try again.

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Doileen D.

The food was amazing. The service was warm and welcoming. The street corn was amazing.

Carne Asada Fries
Leah C.

Tried this place tonight after reading about it on Yelp's top 100, though It is listed as a different name on there or has changed it since the list. Service was great and attentive. Very friendly and offered lots of recommendations of their favs which I always appreciate. Went with the popular carne asada fries and the chicken, Birria and carne asada. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. I do think it is kinda hard to find good street tacos in the DMV area so was very happy to find some really flavorful and obviously marinated meat for each of the ones I got. Need to come back to try so many other menu items As far as ambiance it is your kind of hole in the wall type of place but in a good way and not a scary way haha. I do wish they served beer or wine, but oh well guess I don't need a beer with my street tacos haha. Do yourself the favor and make the trip to try!

Birria Tacos
Sophia P.

Yum birria tacos and ramen! Eli's Taqueria opened about a month ago, and for those who are NoVA foodies, yes they are in the spot where NoNos Taqueria was. But we are here to talk about Eli's Taqueria. They are a no frills, "hole in the wall" stop for tacos, specifically birria tacos. Slow cooked beef bathed in consumme broth, wrapped in warm cheese and a crunch outer shell. Yum. I was also thrilled to see they had birria ramen as well as I've found this dish hard to come by. Service was quick, and food was delicious. 4/5 as I felt the tacos could have had a extra spoonful of meat for that wowfactor. Can't wait to see how this new business fares out!

Asada tacos and Birria taco with all the fixins
Ahmad K.

Phenomenal tacos and great people. Came here to get some birria from Noños, only to discover Noños was no longer operating here. Stuck around to see how this new place was and... wow. As a recent NOVA transplant from South Texas, I've struggled to find good tacos here. This place is phenomenal, just as good as any place you'll find in south Texas or So-Cal, and the star dish is anything with asada. The asada is beautifully seared and seasoned, and they add a generous portion whether on the tacos or the fries. I've already come twice in their first week opening. The Birria is also excellent. Service-wise, the person running the front (I think her name is Alex) is so sweet and friendly. Makes it all the easier to come back.

Grilled Chicken Tacos Shrimp Taco  Birria Taco
Miguel A.

Went in for the first time today, and let me tell you this place is great! Aurora was such a sweetheart made us feel right at home with her charm, very patient with us as we figured out what to eat given it was our first time. The food, the food was great came out hot and steamy, taste buds gave the Chicken tacos/Shrimp tacos and the Birria tacos all a pass a thumbs up We will definitely be coming back again next time for the Carne Asada fries !!! Keep up the good work you guys! Thanks again

Steak 3 Tacos
Sockzies

Me and my bf went here for the first time, It was really good and the staff was very nice aswell. The carne asada fries were super good . I would def recommend!!!

Shrimp and steak tacos with chips and Pico de Gallo and Birria tacos Good
Paul J.

The food is good service is on point in a little strip mall and it's upstairs taco's were very good and I had a grilled jalapeno

Menu, full menu also available online at https://uqr.to/elistaqueria
Lynn P.

This is my go to stop when I'm craving Pupusas. I used to order from their food truck, Taqueria La Ceibita on Columbia Pike. I was very excited when I learned that they had opened a brick and mortar right down the street as well. Both are still in operation. We have tried all of the pupusa flavors, and all of them are really good, but my favorites are the Revuelta, and Frijol com Queso. On my most recent visit, I tried their Esquites for the first time. The flavors were all there, but I do prefer my corn to have more crunch and a char to it, still good though. I also tried their Queso Birria taco. The flavor of the taco is good, and I appreciate the fact that they automatically provide you with a small consommé. They have a large dining room if you would like to eat in, but you can also order takeout. Their full menu is available online. Everything is made to order. Very small parking lot, kind of tough to get in and out of, but there is also street parking if you can find a spot.

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Absolutely phenomenal! Service was amazing and food was outstanding. You gotta checkout their Birria tacos!

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2 years ago

Food was great. Hole in the wall joint but staff was very accommodating and food was great.

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2 years ago

This is a 5/5 hole in the wall spot, food was great, service was fast. Ordered the birria tacos and carne asada fries

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2 years ago

We just ate outstanding tacos and burritos. Highly recommend Dine-In or takeout. The owner's daughter was lovely to talk to as well.

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The papusas were incredible- the other foods I had were also great, but i need to come back and try more stuff

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3 years ago

Came for the amazing carne assada fries for the first time and they were bomb. Aurora took really great care of us!

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3 years ago

Food is fantastic, service is impeccable! My wife and I get Eli's at least once every two weeks

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3 years ago

This place is fantastic and has never disappointed me or my friends and family cannot recommend enough the birria tacos

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