Walked over to the Roost for mid day lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We decided to try Hi/Fi while visiting the Roost Food Hall. We sat at a table nestled in the back corner of the shelter bar, we ordered using a QR CODE on our table. I went with the enchiladas and chips & guacamole to share with my friend. The food came out within about 10 minutes. While it wasn't hot, more like room temperature, the presentation and flavors were great. The chips and guac were a generous portion so much so we didn't even finish. The menu had many choices burritos, tacos, wings, nachos, appetizers, and even platters. Definitely check out Hi/Fi if you ever visit the Roost it's well worth it! read more

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While I had a very small tasting of two tacos, I thought Hi/Fi Taco had a lot to offer. For my dining pleasure, I went with the Orange Soda Braised Carnitas Tacos. I think this experience marks the first time I've ever had American cheese on a taco. I have to give it up to Hi/Fi Taco for its creativity. I thought the $8.50 price tag was pretty generous with the amount of meat that is packed on the taco. During our visit to the Roost, I thought my tacos came out very fast based on the amount of people that were dining at the Roost. I hope to visit Hi/Fi Taco again in the near future to check out more of their tacos. read more

Hi/Fi Taco - Orange Soda Braised Carnitas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service was quick and efficient. Food was good. The waitress was attentive and nice. The Ambiance was busy as this restaurant is not the only thing going in the building. read more

We loved this place!!! Chose HiFi based on the Yelp reviews and realized when we arrived that this is actually a food hall type venue called The Roost. I'll be reviewing the whole place. The ambiance is incredible, and the way it flows is ingenious. You sit down, scan a QR code with your phone, and are able to order from any of the multiple eateries in the space. Place your order online and then waitstaff brings your order over from any/all of the restaurants. Honestly, I ordered from multiple spots- HiFi, the bar, the sushi spot- and all of our food was absolutely phenomenal. I will be back for sure the next time we're visiting DC! read more

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OMG!! Possibly the best tacos, ever!! Dropped in on a whim and found the Rooster, a super cute eatery with contactless dining. Yelp reviews lead us to Hi/Fi Tacos and the experience did not disappoint. We started with "Taco night in America" (crispy beef taco with shredded lettuce and queso), and the "3 chili marinated catfish." After the first bite we quickly placed a second order for four more catfish tacos (it was THAT GOOD). I'm all about a good street taco topped with all the fixings and the catfish was EXCELLENT!! The habanero-pickled onions topped with the pico de gallo and smoked cream HIT DIFFERENT. Excuse me while I lose my manners.... read more

Hi/Fi Taco - Taco night in America and catfish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I'm back for another episode of Taco Tuesday. This time I'm at a spot inside @theroostdc !! I didn't even know this place existed. Let me tell you...these tacos won't disappoint!! . Where I am: @hifitaco . Location Reviewed: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Carnita, Chicken, Avocado, Ground Beef, & Catfish Tacos. Chips n Queso, Nachos, Wings, Quesadillas, Salad, & a variety of Jarritos. . Items Reviewed: (All tacos were 2 for $7) Their 3 Chili Marinated Catfish Tacos (corn tortilla tacos, with smoked crema, habanero pickled onions, & lettuce). STAMP!! A truly smokey creama, tender well seasoned fish...EXCELLENT!! Their Orange Soda Braised Carnitas (corn tortilla tacos with Curtido, smoked creama, American cheese, & Chicharones). STAMP!! A hint of sweet coupled with the saltiness of the carnitas...very well done!! Their Mojo Braised Chicken (corn tortilla tacos with avocado crema, enchilada sauce, & lettuce). STAMP!! Savory, & meaty...full of flavor!! Their Taco Night in America (on hard shell corn tortillas with ground beef, lettuce, Queso, & Pico de Gallo). STAMP!! My favorite!! Well seasoned beef, a fresh shell, what you cook at home...upgraded!! Their Crispy Chorizo Queso (with fresh tortilla chips, jalapeño relish, smoked creama, & spices $11.25). LIKE THAT!! A sweet relish, with that smoky cheesy dip...tasty!! Their Grilled Chicken Quesadilla (grilled chicken, Poblano peppers, caramelized onions, chihuahua cheese, tomatillo salsa, Pico, & smoked creama $13.75). STAMP!! The ingredients blended perfectly, cheesy, thick with chicken, sweet, & smokey!! Their Grapefruit Jarritos ($3). STAMP...ALWAYS!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Recommendations: Any Taco!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 STARS=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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About a 2-2.5: Hi/Fi Taco offers a rotating menu and prides themselves in offering high quality and locally-sourced items. We came here for lunch, and we ordered: +Mojo Braised Chicken - with avocado crema, enchilada sauce, and shredded lettuce +Crispy Avocado - with smokey jalapeno black beans, avocado crema, and pickled onions +Taco Night in America - with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, queso, pico de gallo, and crunchy tortilla +3 Chili Marinated Catfish - with smoked crema, habanero pickled onions, and shaved lettuce +Kitchen Sink Nachos - with HiFi queso, pico de gallo, black beans, pickled jalapenos and crema; you can opt to add protein, such as taco beef, mojo braised chicken, or pork carnitas Overall, the tacos were okay - I think we were just not fans of the avocado crema and the habanero pickled onions, as they had a sour taste to them - so those would most likely be requested to be on the side on the next visit. The shells were soggy, even though we had ordered and ate in the eatery. Maybe it was just an off day? I'm curious to see what would be offered next on their rotating menu. Note that this place is located in The Roost. Service was friendly! +soggy shells +get their avocado crema and the habanero pickled onions on the side +friendly service read more

If you're looking for a taco experience in a beer focused food hall located within the DC area then Hi/Fi is the place to be. Located within the roost in SE dc hi/fi does a good job of hitting that taco craving after a few beers. Don't remember what the tacos were just remember they went will with the beers and were decently priced (for DC). Not the best or most authentic taco I've had, but definitely gets the job done and will probably be my go to for quick bites at the Roost from now on. read more

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The mocktail was super sweet, which wasn't ideal, but I drank most of it. The mini hot in the cup was very good. I liked the dessert too!

This place is Charming. On a random Wednesday we were seated immediately. They have an interesting tap list and fun cocktails, everyone's happy. Smoked queso dip is great, comes topped with pico for extra crunch, served with sturdy tortilla chips. And it's a good thing they are sturdy, the elote dip demands it. Eating the elote as served, with the tortilla chips instead of shoveling it into your mouth via fork, you find yourself enjoying corn four ways. Tacos were excellent, orange soda braised carnitas perfectly over filled. I do wish you could mix and match. The husbands brisket was great too -- thick sliced and moist. He thought it was too salty but I disagree. The sauces were perfect. My only complaint, the plantains came out without the pickled onions and creama, no bother -- will try again next time. And there will be a next time. Just what I need, another reason to be jealous of the people who live in this adorable neighborhood. read more

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Enjoyed Hi Fi Taco. From the Hi Fi Taco menu, I tried the Mojo Braised Chicken Tacos and the Kitchen Sink Nachos. Both were very good with good flavors. I would definitely try both again but enjoyed the tacos more. Would love to see guacamole on the menu. This was my first time at The Roost. The experience was 4 star. Thanks to Hannah, Joe, and Daniel for such great service. I really liked the idea. For dine in, have a seat, scan the code which is unique to the table, and order away. I especially liked the idea of being able to order from several different restaurants and menus and have it delivered to my table. I understand from Hannah that the site used for the menu and ordering is a work in progress. They have several improvements in the works. Looking forward to returning. read more

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Wonderful food! Great atmosphere. Well located and friendly staff. Quick prep so it was perfect for the short lunch we had time for. read more

Hi/Fi Taco - Queso, Nachos and chicken tacos. Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is my new favorite spot to get Mexican food! I have ordered food from Hi/ Fi Taco twice and each time the food was Wonderful!!! I made the mistake of trying the Orange Soda Braised Carnitas right before my 10 day detox! Yes, I know.....I screwed myself over big time because all I have been thinking about are those tacos!! Good LORD they were amazing!! And the type of cheese and the way it was applied just makes it stand out amongst a lot of other tacos I've have from other restaurants (if you try it you will know what I mean)! My other favorite is the Taco Night in America taco! I don't know how they do it but they have successfully managed to put a new spin on tacos! Everything is flavorful and slightly out of the ordinary which I thoroughly enjoyed!!! I am going to end this review and close out Yelp now so that I can complete this detox... because these tacos are calling my name.... aggressively!!!!! You gotta try this place out!! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

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Hi/Fi Taco is the taco stand inside The Roost, a culinary clubhouse in Hill East across the street from the Potomac Avenue Metro. If you venture inside, it's in the back lit up by bottles of Jarritos. During the pandemic, you can order for pick-up. Here's what I recommend: 1) Tacos- they have five on the menu including a fish and vegetarian option. They come in twos. (They are small.) The winner is the orange soda braised carnitas tacos. The meat itself is braised well full of flavor and topped with smoked crema and cheese. 2) Queso- they have two types. The one I love is the crispy chorizo queso. It's slightly sweet with delicious chorizo sprinkled on top. It comes with chips. If you love tacos, Hi/Fi is worth checking out. If you go, The Roost has a few tables outside where you can order food. read more

TACOS!!! Yet these aren't just regular tacos, THESE are Nate Anda's HI/FI Tacos. Now, if you're familiar with the quality Nate brings to the table, then you know you haven't experienced tacos quite like this. For instance, four of the five tacos are topped with a form of 'crema.' The one appropriately named Taco Night in America and seemingly a nod to the tried-and-true OG standard doesn't. I can assure you TNiA's flavor has bound to be anything but plain. Via tabletop QR code menus, my friends and I ordered while enjoying our previously ordered beers (same app) from Shelter. We shared the Kitchen Sink nachos and I, personally, enjoyed the following: Orange Soda Braised Carnitas Crispy Avocado 3 Chili Marinated Catfish Each taco had its own, unique flavor profile coupled with textures unlike one another. Truthfully, though, I'm finding it hard to provide some kind of ranking. YMMV and I don't think you'd be disappointed with these and/or the other two taco available. I'll definitely be trying them next time along with the Crispy Chorizo Queso. As for the nachos, they admittedly left something to be desired. With a name like Kitchen Sink, I expected MORE. More toppings. More of said toppings at least. These would be best renamed Kitchenette Nachos but were still good nevertheless. In regards to HI/FI Tacos service, there really isn't too much to say. The food was prepared reasonably quick and delivered to our tables by Roost runners(?) timely. However, I would be remissed to say the food was lukewarm at best. It was at max limited capacity Saturday night so they were likely swamped with orders. Not a deal breaker in my book. Next time, I'll be trying the other two tacos I didn't this go 'round, that Chorizo mentioned and their wings. Yes, they have wings too but wanted to keep my focus on what they're front lining. Remember, this isn't HI/FI Wings. Or will it be?!?! Guess we'll find out soon enough. Tacos: 1 for $3, 2 for $5.75, 6 for $17 Kitchen Sink Nachos: $12.50 read more

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Had the ribs and they were delicious. It comes with 4 pieces and it is very flavorful. Great for sharing or as a meal if you order a side as well. They have a wide variety of taco options as well but the tacos are pretty small. read more

My husband's new fav taco spot. We got the nachos and american tacos. The shells are fried like taco bell chalupa.. so many memories!! My pet peeve is soggy shells when you get take Out, but everything was still crunchy and delicioso. The nachos are loaded with liquid cheese... So it would get ok every chip. GENIUS! There was a generous amount of meat and carnitas with a final sprinkle of scallons. read more

Food is amazing. I always get the americano Tacos or chicken quesadilla when I come here. But today I decided to try something new -- the kitchen sink nachos! These are hitting on 1000! Will definitely order them again. read more

Hi/Fi Taco - Kitchen sink nachos - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Enjoyed the catfish tacos -- grilled catfish, lots of flavor. Not a the biggest fan of the margaritas. Could have used a little bit more sweetness. Whatever tequila or mezcal they use has a distinctive smokey flavor. read more

Just providing an update that Hi/Fi is still the best - I really would love to see guacamole added to the menu at some point, but the food is consistently amazing and I get it at least once a week, normally twice! read more

Came here today to check out the Roost and ended up finding the best tacos in dc. I've lived here all my life and I've never had anything as flavorful as the Carnitas tacos. They were made perfectly and were amazing. Please please try them. They are small--2 around 4-5" wide each at 5.75-so if you're really hungry get something from red apron or get two order of carnitas. Perfect if you want a beer and something light for lunch. My father said the catfish tacos were okay. Great place to watch a game. read more

I had the American Tacos and they were exactly what I was craving, but even better. I also had the Orange soda braised carnitas and now I don't think I'll ever visit The Roost without ordering at least two. read more

Super fast service, but beware, fellow queso lovers: their queso is literally a packet of velveeta with powdered cumin on top. Chips were nice, though. read more