It was nearly two years ago I tried to visit the del ray location but it was raining and at the time they couldn't be open in those conditions, so it was fitting to visit the mosaic location and eat comfortably outside, as it rained. The decor is vibrant and inviting. We tried a variety of food: sharp dressed man, Baja taco, walking taco, and half pound pork ribs. The margarita was good and he liked the beer selection. My favorite parts were the cinco de mayo specials for drinks and the sharp dressed man. Didn't love the total price at the end but would certainly do any specials or HH. read more

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Awesome service and enjoyable food make Hi/Fi a unique and enjoyable stop in the Mosaic District. They have a unique BBQ & Tex-Mex menu and they offer both BBQ and Tex Mex items or some items that are the best of both worlds. The chips and guacamole was enjoyable. Nothing special about the chips but they did the job, The guacamole was very tasty and a large enough portion to fill all the chips. The tacos here are a must try! The Taco El Vis is a tribute to the King himself. It's a unique taco I've never seen anywhere else and is smoky bacon, peanut butter, sweet and sour habanero and smoked crema. It might sound odd but it all works together perfectly for a unique and very enjoyable taco. The Sharp Dressed Man is also enjoyable but not quite as unique as El Vis. It has homemade smoked brisket, homemade queso, pico, and crema on a corn tortilla. The sides are worth a try as well. The plantains are perfectly seasoned and freshly fried. The black beans are also hot and fresh though I don't think we got the cojita and pickled onions Drinks are also a hit here. The Tommy's margarita is a tasty basic margarita while the Al Pastor margarita has mezcal, rum, pineapple and smoke bitters for a unique and enjoyable smoky taste. Service is very friendly here and they have a record/music theme with amps in the back and classic rock hits playing. They have a few shuffleboard tables and a vintage Golden Tee machine if you want to play some golf. This place isn't cheap (welcome to Mosaic) but it's an enjoyable spot with tasty food/drinks and awesome service and I'll come here again. read more

The BBQ here was ok, nothing stood out about it. Pretty bland and sauces were ok. Would not return unless they improve.

I stumbled into this place as it used to be the red apron. The owners are the same but this is their new concept. I love tex mex but many places are not good. I came for lunch and got the brisket nachos and a margarita. The nachos were huge portion but the brisket was moist and tender. The margarita was tasty but small for the price tag. Since I came on weekday, there was only a few people inside. The server behind the register was very helpful and even bussed table. I am happy I came in and will definitely be back with friends. read more

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Went here to eat with a few friends. It's limited and uncomfortable seating if there are more than 4 adults as some of us had to sit on bar stools at small tables. I had El Miguel which is 2 tacos and a cheese enchilada with a side of rice and beans. The beef tacos had the freshest ingredients around but lacked a sauce which made it dry. The shell was tasty. The enchilada was flavorful but half the size of the tacos. (I finished it in three bites.) Unfortunately service was subpar. My wife didn't get the sides she ordered and we had to figure out on our own that we paid at the front after nobody came to our table to give us a check. Finally, the price was too high for the food, the quality of service, and the amount of food. These are the reasons I gave it 2 stars. I literally left hungry and paid $24 (before taxes) for my platter of food. read more

This place is quite small and easy to miss, but worth a stop. Nestled in the Mosaic District and adjacent to B Side (who also owns this place), you will find this establishment that truly offers two types of food ... BBQ and street tacos. So, your first decision is ... what type of food do I want to try? My wife and I decided on the BBQ ... and we were quite happy with our choice. She had the Sliced Prime Beef Brisket and I went for the Pork Spare Ribs. When the food arrived, you could tell from the plating that this was going to be an elevated experience. All the meats were very well prepared and were seasoned in a wonderful way, offering some interesting flavors. And the side dishes of rice and beans were also well prepared and a great accompaniment. The only negative I would offer is the price. Although the food was elevated in taste, I walked away feeling that the price was a bit high. read more

A group of friends and I came here around 5:30 on a Thursday evening. The girl that runs our dinner group had tried to call in advance to make a reservation since we had roughly 7-10 people coming in our group. She was put on hold before someone hung up on her. When she called back all the person could give her was an "I'm sorry." The service started off okay and when we placed food and drink orders it came fairly quickly. After our food and first round of drinks arrived, service went down hill. In the groups opinion, they seemed overwhelmed hence the poor service at the end. Food and cocktails were great! I ordered three tacos: 1) Sweet Potato Al Pastor 2) taco night in America 3) yard bird taco. (Also in order of which ones I liked best). Overall, food and drinks were delicious, but service could've been better. read more

Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ - Sweet Potato Taco Al Pastor Taco Night in America Yard Bird Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Dinner on the early side, so the restaurant wasn't crowded yet. It's an order-at-the-counter kind of place, then pick a booth. Tables have a refillable water bottle and a few cups, as well as a stack of napkins. Ambiance is fine. You can see the food prep area and there were some counter seats along that area. Service was friendly and fast. I asked for some recommendations and as the worker shared his favorites, it hit me that I was in a bbq place but couldn't smell a whiff of it. That seemed really odd to me, like maybe the meats were smoked elsewhere? We ordered the chips and queso ($9), which was lukewarm although it had good flavor (hotter would have been way better). I had the 1/4 lb. chopped brisket ($21) that came with rice, beans and three corn tortillas, as well as pickled peppers and onions, a creamy salsa verde, and crema. The beef was fine, nothing amazing and again with no bbq scent. Rice and beans were smoky and had a lot of flavor. Portion size is average, not overly generous but not wasteful. The place started filling up around 7 pm and we saw lots of carry out orders heading out throughout our time there. read more

Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ - Chopped beef brisket - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We had high hopes but everything about our visit fell flat. The ordering system was confusing, employees were apathetic at best when they actually paid us attention, the dining space was cluttered with boxes, and the food was just unappetizing. For a cuisine that should be full of flavor, this had none. I'm usually willing to give new spots a second try as they work out the kinks, but I don't really want to return here. I hate writing these kinds of reviews, but this one felt necessary. read more

Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ - Bbq meal - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Food was rather tasty. Guac and margarita were solid. Love the bbq meets Tex-mex concept. Hope this spot makes it. Will be back.

The tacos are really good, not your regular taco stand, think of traveling to Texas and having Tex-Mex around San Antonio. You order at the counter and someone brings your food. We had the tacos, chips and quesadilla, high quality ingredients. Very clean, I really like the decor, very modern mex style. I really like to go to the brewery across the street ( Caboose) and then go have tacos at Hi/Fi, you won't regret it!!!! read more

The Caesar salad is the best I've had in a long time. I asked for it with a few anchovies on top, and they obliged. I used to work in a nice French restaurant, and I made the Caesar salad dressing there, so I have pretty high standards and the chef met and surpassed them. Well done Hifi! read more

This place has the best smash burger you will ever have. The service never disappoints specifically Zach and Sam always bring kind and attentive energy. Zach has served us more than once and is always spot on to what we need. The drinks are phenomenal and overall if you looking for a place with good food a chill ambiance that gives a speak easy vibe this is the one. read more

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​This restaurant was recently mentioned in Arlington Magazine's Bargain Bites edition so we decided to check it out tonight! We love bbq and Mexican food so it sounds perfect! When we walked in, we were greeted by a gentleman behind the counter. We sat down at the last remaining booth and decided on our entrees. Hubby ordered the pulled pork platter (1/4 lb.) and two Night In America tacos at the counter. They didn't have iced tea (bummer!) so we just drank water. The pulled pork platter came with rice and beans, all of which were delicious. However, the best part of dinner was the tacos. I liked dinner more than hubby but I didn't care as much for the atmosphere. It has a dive bar feeling, with not enough seating. By the time we left, there wasn't any seating left. It's a popular place that seems to be doing well! read more

Not too busy, fun atmosphere, good service, decent food. They got my friend's order wrong but managed it very well by correcting it, apologized for the mistake, great attitudes, and actually taking it off the bill. All our food was cold so that was unexpected, with the exception of a hot Birria burrito. It was surprising that the rice, beans, and consommé were cold too. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. The fries were hot, crispy, and salty. Chips and queso, chips are on the thicker side, a tiny bit stale but edible. Not something you can't stop munching on. The Birria burrito was warm and pretty good. Overall nice experience and would probably get better as they get more into the grove. read more

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This place is amazing! Wound up trying four tacos even though we ordered three. We got Sweet Potato Al Pastor, Sharp Dressed Man and El Vez. Due to a mix up they also gave us the Taco Night in America, which may be the best ground beef taco I've ever had. Tried the sweet potato and El Vez because they sounded different. They were, in the most wonderful way. The El Vez had such an interesting combo of ingredients (including peanut butter) and it was delicious! Leaving what might be the best for last, the Sharp Dressed Man. They said their specialty was brisket, and they were not lying. I'm going to dream about that one. Will be going back again very soon. read more

Wanted to try the Del Ray location, but this worked out better and I love that we could park in the garage right next to it didn't have to search for street parking! Staff was super nice and attentive, the vibe is very cool, and the food is outstanding. Wife and I had the margaritas (definitely make it a Cadillac!) which were delicious, and I'm really picky (I juice my own limes when I make em at home). She raved about the turkey in her Yardbird Taco and our nephew loved the cheese enchiladas. I got the half-pound plate of chopped brisket and had them half-and-half it with the carnitas. The meat was perfectly smoked and seasoned and the rice, beans, pico and peppers were a nice compliment. And the warm corn tortillas were surprisingly tasty...they're normally a disappointing afterthought at a lot of places, but these were the best I've had at a Tex-Mex place in the DMV! We'll definitely be back! read more

Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ - Tex-Mex Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Good, but over-priced for a counter service place. Dinner for 2 with no drinks was $65 before tip. The atmosphere is cool, but not relaxing. The BBQ was good and the Tex-Mex flavors were a nice change of pace. read more

If you're looking for an awesome spot for Tex-Mex with a casual vibe, Hi Fi Tex Mex is a must-try. First off--get the sliced brisket. Seriously, it's ridiculously good. Tender and flavorful. And don't sleep on the tortillas either; they're fresh and perfect. The whole place has a laid-back setup. You just grab a seat when you come in, then head up to the counter to order. Once your food's ready, they'll bring it out to your table. Super chill and easy. It's never been crowded when I've gone, which makes it even better--no waiting forever for your food, and you can just relax and enjoy. Definitely one of those places you'll want to keep coming back to. read more

I love the Del Ray location, so I was very happy to visit the new Mosaic one! Had some great brisket with some tasty rice. The inside is really chill and we went during an afternoon so it wasn't busy and was pretty relaxed. Great prices. VERY THANKFUL for a good beer selection in Mosaic. read more

Came here and got the El Greg, the meats tasted good and portion was pretty big. I didn't notice until I had almost finished my meal that the smoked turkey was missing, so I didn't say anything, but overall a good experience with friendly staff. read more

Too bad Red Apron butcher didn't survive, but this place is a worthy successor. The food is fresh, diverse and delicious. The service is friendly, helpful and somehow relaxed and fast at the same time. The beer and cocktail menu is fun and not the same list as everywhere else. Vibe is cozy, casual and hip. And the music had me adding new songs to my Spotify playlist. Plus, Golden Tee video golf in the back! What's not to love? read more

Ordered ahead for a 5pm pickup before the superbowl. Got six tacos, 2 each of Sharp Dressed Man, Orange Soda Carnitas and Taco Night in America + the 3 meat combo with sides of greens and creamy cole slaw. It was our first time, and we were excited. Walking in to pick up the order, it was empty and looked like a bar. Did not smell anything barbecue-y in the place. Hmm. Staff was fairly efficient and pleasant putting the order together and I left right on time with our food. Got home quickly and ready to dig in! Tacos were somewhat different, of course, but none had a flavor that was remarkable. Brisket is indistinguishable from pulled beef, and nothing tasted smoked. Sliced turkey in the meat platter was the best part--peppery ring on the outside of each slice. Brisket was the same--not smoky, just a moderately small cup of dry, pulled beef. Carnitas was serviceable, not remarkable. Greens were turrrible and the slaw was very sour. Did we eat it? Yes. Did we love it? Nope. Would I recommend? Probably not. read more

Amazing experience! Great staff, drinks, and food! The mosaic needed something like this, aka something with charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. The vibe is also immaculate. Highly recommend, we will definitely be back soon!!! read more

Fantastic Tex Mex ! Great service. Really fills a niche in this area. Whole family of picky eaters found items they love.

I am sorry, but I refuse to pay almost $7 per taco, especially if we want to make it a family outing.