I literally stopped by after grabbing a book from the book store across the street, and this was an amazing choice! From the heated patio, to the friendly service and delicious food, I will definitely come back! read more

Fresca Taqueria - Amazing plaintains, a cheese Papusa, and a delicious tostado. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was so disappointed by my experience here. it's in the neighborhood and I wanted it to be great. unfortunately the service and management were somewhat hostile and the food was mediocre and their margaritas are all premade so I couldn't get an actually good margarita with minimal sugar and well tequila read more

The decor was stunning and I felt like I was transported elsewhere for my meal I love places that are decorated lovely! What we chose for our course! Cheese Empanadas Horchata Tequila Tacos (al pastor, chorizo, carnitas) Flan (my favorite read more

Fresca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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You might drive by this one and miss a gem. So do yourself a favor and plan a lunch here. They do authentic Mexican plates. And I do mean authentic. We had the tacos barbacoa and an enchilada platter, also with barbacoa. Both were incredible. Fresh and hot with hand made hot sauce and Verde. A side of plantains were like a sweet, sticky, delicious dessert. I dont think you could go wrong here, and just to make sure, ask your server! Ours gave us excellent advice. read more

Fresca Taqueria - Barbacoa enchiladas with sweet potato fries and fried plantains. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I don't normally go for Mexican in DC, but gave this spot a try. The food is actually very good. I often judge a place based on their chips and salsa. They passed my test. Our party of two started with Margaritas, with a side of chips, guac and salsa. I order a chicken burrito with pollo asado. Tried some of my friend's yucca and loved those too. Overall, a great meal. This place is very big. They have indoor seating in the front and back, as well as covered outdoor seating. We sat on the patio, but noticed the popular area is towards the back of the restaurant where the restrooms are. Decent service, but not the best for being a slow evening. That might be the downside of sitting outside on the patio. read more

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Came here for Cinco de Mayo and was pleasantly surprised! The food was not bad and the portions were pretty decent. The verde enchiladas were tasty and come with two sides of your choice. The patio is nicely decorated and there was even live music on a Monday night. It was hard to get the attention of servers but it was likely because they were busy. read more

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Taqueria & Rosticeria Fresca gets the job done if you need a hearty bite to eat at reasonable prices for DC without a reservation but not much more. I recently went here with a friend for a impromptu weeknight dinner and were seated immediately. We had to order on our phones using a QR code which was not intuitive and we got our food quickly. I got the mole barbacoa enchiladas, although I could not choose my sides contrary to what the menu said. The sauce, rice, and guacamole were all fine; everything else was disappointing. The beans were extremely salty, the barbacoa tough, and the tortillas soggy. read more

Fresca Taqueria - Mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've lived near here for years but just went for the first time with a friend last week and it was great! We got the nachos plate which was huge, definitely a generous portion for 2 to share. I got a hibiscus marg which was pretty good but not terribly strong. Honestly the biggest draw was their gorgeous patio with all the flowers and hanging baskets they have. If you're looking to have a drink on a nice patio, this is a great spot. read more

Was in the mood for some tacos so I decided to check our this reaturant. I grabbed 3 steak tacos to go. The tacos were good, however, a bit pricey for the size. No sides like rice or beans with what I ordered. They do have a nice outside dining area amd staff is friendly and helpful. read more

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Still lovely we have ever and they have incense to keep the mosquitoes at bay so you can enjoy the outdoor vibe! Service is good - love that the servers let us practice Spanish... food is always good! read more

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Restaurant double charged me and did nothing to resolve the issue. I split the bill down the middle with my friend, tried to use a card - the kiosk terminal they were using seemed not to work, so I tried another one... went home to find two charges. Mistakes happen, but they did nothing to fix it. And the service before that wasn't amazing, I tried to order a rum chata and was told it "wouldn't taste good" -___- wish I could give this place negative 5 stars read more

Fresca Taqueria is my go-to spot for amazing tacos. The flavors are incredible, with fresh ingredients and bold, authentic seasonings that make every bite unforgettable. Their house-made salsa is a must-try, and the margaritas are top-notch. Whether I'm stopping in for a quick bite or hanging out with friends, the food and laid-back vibe always hit the mark. Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

This is a favorite neighborhood Mexican food spot we frequent at least every couple weeks. Nachos are the best I've had in ages, delicious al pastor tacos. I've enjoyed the tostadas and burritos when I'm willing to branch out. Service is excellent and highly recommend the extra-Rita. We love supporting this local small business. read more

Two African American women walk in and ask to be seated outside. They are told there's nothing available. About 15 mins later they ask again and are told there's nothing available .two Latino people walk in within 1 minute and talk to the same people and one leaves the host stand to go look and comes back and tells them she has a table for them. The two Black women are sitting within 15 feet of the door and witness this. They go to the door to talk to complain about this situation and one of the hosts stutters because he has no appropriate explanation. That was my experience today. Won't go back ever. Equal treatment is important to me. read more

Lovely patio dining off of H Street, but disappointing food and drink. We had some fine food in DC, but this wasn't it. We chose the restaurant based on proximity to our lodging, but should have kept walking. Starting with $9.99 for chips and salsa to start the meal, followed by two margaritas, the Classic and the Extra-Rita, that tasted exactly the same, the entrees were also fine, but not memorable. read more

I had been wanting to try Fresca since it's local to me and finally had a chance to stop by last night. It was about 7:30 and the inside part of the restaurant was empty. The outside had a few occupied tables and we had no issues getting sat. By the time we left about an hour later most of the outdoor tables were sat. We ordered chips and salsa and they were average, lots of chips and a small bowl of salsa. For drinks we got the jalapeño & pineapple margarita and I rate that about a 2/5 - overly sweet and not enough tequila. I ordered 2 fish tacos and 1 shrimp taco and rate those a 2/5. The fish and shrimp were tasty but a bit dry. I asked for some hot sauce and got a dish with a green and red sauce, neither was too spicy and I ended up using the salsa from the chips for the tacos. My boyfriend did the same with his chicken quesadilla so I'm assuming his was a bit dry too. Overall the patio is cute, the service is decent (they're probably understaffed), the prices were comparable for the area and the food and drinks were just average. read more

Fresca Taqueria - Outdoor patio with tons of plants - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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If you have a dog, you (and your dog) need to eat here. Great servers and and nice ambiance.

Taqueria & Rosticeria Fresca is a little Mexican joint in H Street Corridor. It's good for lunch, but not a place for the best tacos you've ever had. What makes this place cool and unique is definitely their outdoor patio. It's very comfortable, and has lots of nice plants all around. The main dining area definitely didn't seem as nice to sit in. The horchata here is super on point. I really appreciate that it was on the sweeter side. The tacos were good, but I was not a fan of the tortillas. They broke apart pretty easily. Presentation, however, was pretty good. The salsa was also sorta mid - not as spicy or as flavorful as I would want my salsa to be. Overall, this place is good if you're craving Mexican food - it just won't blow your mind. A good place to sit and chill though! read more

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I came here for lunch on a warm day and wanted something that would fill me up but not weigh me down to the point I couldn't walk to Capitol Hill. I saw many reviews for the veggie tostadas and got myself one, it was very good! It was smaller than I thought but nevertheless after eating it felt like a good portion size how much it was - $5. I asked the waiter for a vegetarian recommendation because though there are some options, there are also a decent amount of vegetarian choices here too. The waiter recommended the corn tamales which was a pretty big serving size for me; sharing it was perfect. This place has such a nice outdoor seating area, it's right by downtown and though quite busy on an afternoon they were so welcoming! read more

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Fresca! When one of thinks of Fresca, they think of a refreshing beverage. My experience at Fresca was nothing less of that. They had live calming music on the outdoor patio. An excellently cooked pupusa and finally, a Mexican Cola to top it off. Fresca will always be a pillar in the H Street Atlas Corridor. This is why I will always return, not to mention, the staff was very kind. read more

Love this place. The salsa's are fresh and interesting, with varying levels of spice. The chips are crunchy, salty, and come in a huge pile (the proper quantity). I had a quesadilla that came with a nice side salad that was fresh, crunchy, with a really nice lime-y dressing. The enclosed patio was great on a 55 degree day - it was 70 on the patio! read more

I give Fresca a 2.2/5 stars I ordered the shrimp tacos. The flavor wasn't totally there for me. The shrimp tasted frozen or even over cooked and really chewy. I did like the spicy salsa which cut through the bland taco. The margarita I got was a great portion, and definitely the best part of the meal. read more

Fresca Taqueria - Margs - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I randomly stopped in this spot after my initial destination was closed. It's a smaller location on the inside but the floral covered patio is the bigger attraction. The menu has a variety of traditional Tex mex options: chips and guacamole, empanadas, pupisas, several quesadillas options, enchiladas, and several fajita options with prices ranging from $10-$40. They offer various beverages from teas and milkshakes to sangrias, mezcals, and a large selection of margaritas. I ordered the tacos which can come as a single order or a la carte. I tried the shrimp and chicken tacos, they took awhile to come out but not a excessive wait. Overall decent tacos: the chicken taco was good and the shrimp one was ok but I definitely prefer my shrimp to be served whole instead of chopped into mini pieces. While this wouldn't be my top recommendation the service was great and the tacos get the job done if you need to satisfy your fix and you happen to be in the area. read more

Good tacos, partner enjoyed his burrito. I had a classic margarita, his was strawberry, both were very good. I like the outside space! read more

Fresca Taqueria - Al pastor! - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As far as the food goes, very authentic delicious food, every single time. I frequent here for lunch and never regret it. I typically enjoy an empanada and tacos. There is very limited space for indoor seating. Outside seating, patio area is very pretty and lots of plants but you are likely to get bit by the many mosquitoes. read more

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My sister lives in the H-Street Corridor neighborhood and we wanted to try this place after walking by several times. FYI - 3/5 stars is my threshold for a place that's definitely worth going to and I would recommend to anyone! There were some functional issues with my experience. Namely the fact that the restaurant was severely understaffed (or it appeared as so). The server we had was very nice and patient, she just seemed overwhelmed if I'm being frank. The ambiance was not very engaging -- the restaurant has curb appeal and it looks nice as you're sitting in the outdoor patio area, but there's nothing about the vibe that makes me want to return. My opinion about this place was on a downward trend, until the food came -- which was much better than the rest of my rating would suggest! Definitely want to give this place a second chance (but I think it will be for happy hour)! read more

Absolutely love this restaurant! My boyfriend and I moved back to the area and this was our first meal out and we were not disappointed! The food was great and there were plenty of options to select from! Their margaritas are also spot on read more

I walked by this place and thought the outdoor dining area was really beautiful with all of the plants. I should have taken the empty seats as a red flag before dining here. Starting with the negatives, I ordered the mushroom chipotle dip thinking it would be a creamy mushroom dip. I had never had something like that and I love mushrooms. When it came out I was so disappointed. It looked like steamed mushrooms in a soupy, oily, red liquid. It kind of tasted like the left over meat juice from cooking mixed with water and hot sauce, poured over some mushrooms. It was pretty foul, I do not recommend getting it. My boyfriend ordered the nachos but he wanted steak on top instead of pulled beef. At first they said it would be an extra $5, but then it was upped to an extra $10 on top of the $18.50 for nachos because it was a whole carne asada on the side. When the nachos came out, they were cold. I feel like nachos are usually slid into the oven before going out to make the cheese melt and the chips toasty, but these tasted like day old nachos out of the fridge. The carne asada came out on the side and it was cold, very tough, and lacking seasoning. On a positive note, I ordered one steak taco and it was decent. The meat was warm and the tortillas didn't crumble as easily as they do at some other restaurants, which I appreciate. The strawberry margarita was delicious! Overall, we would likely never return. While the marg was great, there are a lot places in DC where I can get good drinks AND good food. read more

Fresca Taqueria - Carne - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is overpriced and not nearly as good as the taqueria on h & 12th. I accidentally ordered from the wrong place tonight. The staff ignored me for 10 minutes and I had to go in the kitchen and ask for help. When they gave me my order I had to go back in again and remind them I had not paid yet. So basically I offered them immense respect twice and got sh** on instead of a return of it. Lame read more

Nice service, but below average food. Salad is mostly just iceberg lettuce and tacos didnt have much flavor.

Great food and service. Highly recommend this place for brunch . Huevos rancheros were amazing!

The food is great. Period. Love that they have not just Mexican Coke but Sprite too. Attention to detail. The outdoor patio is good year-round with the heaters. read more

Fresca Taqueria - Al pastor torta, chips and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had lunch here yesterday with a friend to enjoy the beautiful DC weather! I had the hibiscus margarita which was both beautiful and refreshing as well as 3 tacos. The service was friendly and fast. The patio area was perfection with plenty of seating especially for groups up to 6. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Fresca Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I live right around the corner and finally came to check this place out. The drinks and the food were just okay. I'm not sure I'd come back here except for a quick happy hour since they have a great outdoor seating area with cute decor. read more

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Ordered the Birria, soup and corn!!! If I could eat this everyday and not gain weight I would ! Literally the food DC HAS NEEDED !!! Mexican comfort ! read more

Fresca is an authentic, family run, affordable Mexican restaurant. There is a quick service counter restaurant in the back and a sit-down restaurant and bar in the back. The kitchen and patio space is shared. The menu can seem a little overwhelming, but everything I have had has been great. The servers in the back restaurant have also been extremely accommodating with my kids. I swear my kid actually ate rice and didn't dump it all on the floor. My main beef with this place is that I *really* wish it had Coke products instead of Pepsi. read more

So my friends and I went in this restaurant to eat and we saw a tiny mouse running around in their patio. So we just decided to leave right after that. Here's a video of the mouse in their patio. read more

Stumble upon this place while walking through the city. The waitress told me there was no seat available so had me wait 10 minutes. However there were only a few people there. I wrote it off as a COVID precaution. I ordered the classic margarita, mistake. It tasted like sweet generic margarita mix with no alcohol. I just ordered a Corona instead. Ordered fries that were good and a decent portion. They were out of papusas so I just ordered tacos. Decent but not anything to leave the house for. read more

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I ate here for the first time today. I love dining at places i've never been to see if i can find another great restaurant to add to my rotation. this one be one of them. Customer service: 5 (everyone who worked there was great) Outdoor seating : 5 (really nice outdoor seating) Margaritas: 4 (good variety but needed a lil more alcohol) Food: 2 (it was not good. I had the fajitas. highly recommend you DO NOT order this. it was straight whack! but the chips, guacamole and salsa were all really good) Go for the outdoor atmosphere, drinks, chips and salsa and good company. skip the entree.. ‍ read more

It's no lie that DC has a shortage of good Mexican restaurants so we welcome any taqueria with open arms (and a little doubt it will be any good). I met my Monday night dinner friend here and we both were pleasantly surprised. Yes, there are quirks for them to work out, but the food was better than expected. I ordered the beef burrito and it was perfectly flavored and the green sauce it came with was amazing. My friend ordered the tostado and he thought it was perfectly crispy with flavorful beef. All the food is on the cheaper side, which is a win in this expensive city. I will say, I was very close to giving this place a three star rating because of the following reasons: The atmosphere was a bit off: The lighting was too bright and none of the tables matched. Seating: There are only a few options for seating and the set up is a little awkward. Amenities: I ordered tap water and they said they didn't have it, but I could buy bottled water for $1. I am pretty sure it's illegal for restaurants to refuse someone tap water. Also, the green sauce they give you for your burrito is amazing but it's tiny and you need to order 2-3 more which cost 50 cents a piece. Check it out and let me know what you think! read more

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