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I really like "The Spot" venue which hosts several restaurants include Korean Taco aka Kotaco. I was fortunate to be treated to the Korn-Dog by my colleague. It was fluffy , crispy, cheesy, and had a mild flavor. The batter had a light sweetness and was not too dense to eat. I enjoyed having it without a dipping sauce. The spicy mayo dipping sauce does have a slight bit of heat and paired really well with the bulgogi bowl. The bulgogi bowl was very nice. I opted for beef only though the featured dish offers beef and chicken. The beef was very tender and flavorful. The cucumber, corn, kimchi, kale, and bulgogi sauce was just the right combination. Next time I'll ask for extra kimchi and cucumber. The bowl was not too heavy while eating despite being plentiful. It's enough to share with a friend or eat by yourself. I do feel you get a good value for your money. The bowl cost $13.99 and the Korn-Dog in this configuration totaled $4.49. The area is very open and modernized. It is a shared restaurant space as a whole with a bar in the middle of the venue. To my understanding there are events held which I'll cover in my review of "The Spot". Ideal time to visit here to avoid crowds will be before 5-6 pm and likely weekends. From what I've gathered the government building and WMATA employees appeared as primary customers during business hours. Afterwards during happy hours and evenings should attract more locals and visitors trying something new. You can use the kiosk to place your order and pay to minimize your interaction with the employees or to avoid long lines when applicable. It offers touch-less payment that connects to your digital wallet. Overall experience 4.2 out of 5
I first had a sample of Chicken Bulgogi Nachos from Kotaco, a Korean Mexican fusion restaurant, during a Yelp Elite event , and knew I had to come back to get the full experience. Today was the day and it was just as good as I remembered. The nachos came with your choice of meat and then your choice of bulgogi sauce and kimchi or salsa , chipotle sauce and sour cream. I went the Korean route with the kimchi and it did not disappoint. The bulgogi chicken was sweet with a small hint of spice and perfectly saucy with the nacho chips. It's a pretty good serving size, and service was quick and seamless. Kotaco is located inside of The Spot Foodhall, so I had no problem grabbing a table to eat the nachos while they were still crunchy.
The shrimp could be bigger, it could use more sauce...however the cashier was very polite. It's located inside the food hall, which is always very well kept.
Wonderful tacos. Flavored meats and fresh veggies. I'll be back to try more of the menu soon.
I have mixed reviews about the food at Kotaco but overall was very pleased. I certainly did not care for any of their appetizers however their bowls were pretty delicious. Service was very fast, staff was helpful In taking orders but there's also a kiosk available if you'd like to order that ways. It's located in a large dining hall with plenty of seating. They had several customers but were not very busy.
It was easy to order a the counter or at the kiosk. It took about 10 minutes to receive our order. We got the korean beef bulgogi taco and the vegan taco. The flavor for both the beef and the vegan were really good. I was more of a fan of the vegan,l. It had a good portion of protein and the toppings made everything light and fresh. The tacos came with two corn shells which are good to hold everything together, but I ended up removing one shell, because it threw off the flavor ratio (doing that helped a lot).
Kotaco shares its counter with Alpaca Dessert, located in the Spot dining hall. Their menu features various appetizers (such as tajin mango, mango salad, seasoned fries, cheese balls, etc.), build-your-own bowls and burritos, tacos, quesadillas, loaded fries/nachos, and crunchy wraps. There are two 'styles' you can get your meal in - the Korean style (which comes with kimchi, lettuce, onions, cilantro, and bulgogi sauce) or the Mexican styl e(which comes with salsa, lettuce, onions, cilantro, and chipotle mayo). I ordered: +the 'Any 3 Taco Combo' - I chose the Bulgogi Beef (Korean Style, opting out of cilantro); the Bulgogi Chicken (Korean Style, opting out of cilantro); and, the Ca-bay Shrimp (Mexican style, opting out of cilantro and requested the salsa to be on the side); wasn't really a fan of the shrimp, as it was bland and kind of overcooked. The beef bulgogi was good, but it was definitely more on the sweeter end; the beef was still tender and juicy, though! I just wished there was more kimchi, as the amount of the toppings were kind of scarce, so I may request for an extra amount next time - I was pleasantly surprised that it was well-fermented! The tortillas, on the other hand, were probably the worst - they were super dry and stale, and they didn't seem to have been warmed up properly as they were sticking altogether. Staff was super friendly, and this counter seems to get lots of orders as well, their bowls being the most popular. Be on the lookout for their specials, as the day I went, they were featuring birria quesatacos. +well-fermented kimchi +friendly service +same counter as Alpaca Dessert +located in The Spot +plenty of parking
Located in the corner of the Spot Food Hall next to Alpaca Ice Cream (which may or may not be a part of them or a separate entity, I'm not sure yet!), I was surprised to see that the place is totally like Korean Chipotle and I was not expecting that. I didn't do a bowl or burrito though -- I went the taco route! I have never had a taco with bulgogi chicken in it, and I must say I was quite pleased. In fact, I've only ever had bulgogi beef so the chicken was a nice surprise and delicious -- though not the most flavorful bulgogi-flavored thing I've had. The box that it was in also made it kind of hard to pick up, but I managed. And it was so nice to see Korean hot dogs on the menu! I couldn't resist and got one of those too. I wish it had more sauce, but otherwise it was awesome. I'd come back and try more on the menu -- I wonder if it's like Seoulspice with the Chipotle-esque items?
3.5 fast food stars Ok Kotaco!! I see you! Always one to give new things a try, someone said Korean Chipotle and I said "say less"! I mean...Korean fusion fast food - do you even have to ask??? I looked up reviews on google (since there were none here) to see if there were any recommendations and decided to order through uber eats. I was pleasantly surprised at the result! Build your own bowl - you get the choice of two proteins (tofu or veggie bowl is an option) and an appropriate list of accompaniments (purple rice, white race, kale, corn, onions, etc). I chose beef bulgogi and grilled shrimp. The bowl was decent. The onions are raw so the flavor of them overtook the bowl a bit (won't add those next time) but the bulgogi (THANKFULLY) had very little fat and you could taste the bbq flavor. I would definitely get this again but double bulgogi (nix shrimp) and add extra sauce on the side cuz I like it saucy. *shrug* I saw it and had to get the chips and guacamole. SO GLAD I DID. It was the perfect side to my friend's bulgogi tacos. Or it would have been if I hadn't eaten them all. I mean...freshly fried, no oil, crispy and lightly salted. Paired with a very fresh chunky guacamole that was seasoned to perfection. I may get some more chips today. Uber eats gives an order of fried dumplings free if your order is over $20. The dumplings were flavorful too. Only downside is that they didn't come with a dipping sauce. I'm not sure if sauce didn't make it into the bag or if they don't serve sauce with the dumplings. If you're in the mood to try something different and in need of a quick option, try them out.
Korean twist on taco, burritos and bowls with ice cream options for dessert. I opted for the build your own bowl with shrimp and some extras. The Ca-Bay shrimp (cajun/old bay mix) was seasoned so well! The bowl was great. Definitely filled up my empty stomach.
I came here for lunch today and I'm glad I did. This place is located within a food hall which can be found a little bit off the beaten path. There's plenty of parking which is a plus as well as plenty of seating as most patrons looked like they were doing carry out which I did as well. I ordered my food on a kiosk and one of the staff members who was packing orders was able to answer any questions that I had while I was ordering. The food hall itself is pretty loud so you can wait for your number to be called or you'll get a text. The wait time was about 10 minutes. I got a beef bulgogi bowl with purple rice, onion, corn, kimchi, cucumber, salad, bulgogi sauce, and gochujang sauce. My bowl was delicious and very filling. All of the flavors melded very well. I definitely recommend going here and I'll be back again.
I had the Any 3 Taco Combo with 1 Grilled Ca Bay Shrimp taco and 2 Vegan Meat tacos. The vegan meat ones were just okay but the grill Ca bay shrimp taco was very tasty! I preferred at the kiosk and received my order relatively quick. The space is a food hall typed space. It was pretty clean in there. I was able to find a seat on a Friday afternoon. I'd definitely go back to try again to try some of the other menu options.
Fun Korean style street food with a tex/mex fusion. The corn dog with mozzarella was super yummy. I also got the quesadilla, which was a must-have. Honestly it's greasy but that's expected as it's meant to be a treat. I also got the salad with it which was bomb. Service was quick and easy. You can do kiosk style ordering or with the cashier. Plenty of seating as the area is a foodhall, although I'd much rather call this place a food court. All in all, great fun stop for a street food style snack.
11 months ago
I came here on a whim this week to grab lunch. There are around 6 restaurants inside the Spot but this menu intrigued me the most. I got a chicken and beef bulgogi bowl - 6/10 - sounded interesting enough but the execution was off. It tasted ok but felt old if that makes sense. Was definitely one of the healthier alternatives but it didn't wow me. Service was fast and the food was hot just didn't seem fresh. I'd come back but maybe try tacos instead. read more
1 year ago
I absolutely love this place. Every single time I go inside The Spot I act as if I'm going to try another spot, but I end up at Kotaco. However, I tried something a little different this time and baybeeee this spot doesn't miss. Tacos and Empanadas!!! Everything was fresh and delicious. Maybe I need to try different things when I go. I usually just always get bulgogi dishes as you can see, but it's so good!!! I definitely RECOMMEND!!!! read more
5/5 first time here, and a very close 5/5 this time as well! The best thing here this time were the tacos. We got a 3 taco flight and each loved the tacos. The steak and bulgolgi ones were outstanding. The shell was crispy and held up to the sauces and the wetness of the proteins. All the flavors melted together so well! We also had another bulgolgi bowl with some extra sauces for the top. Definitely our favorite place in the food hall! Jake, kev, amy read more
I really like "The Spot" venue which hosts several restaurants include Korean Taco aka Kotaco. I was fortunate to be treated to the Korn-Dog by my colleague. It was fluffy , crispy, cheesy, and had a mild flavor. The batter had a light sweetness and was not too dense to eat. I enjoyed having it without a dipping sauce. The spicy mayo dipping sauce does have a slight bit of heat and paired really well with the bulgogi bowl. The bulgogi bowl was very nice. I opted for beef only though the featured dish offers beef and chicken. The beef was very tender and flavorful. The cucumber, corn, kimchi, kale, and bulgogi sauce was just the right combination. Next time I'll ask for extra kimchi and cucumber. The bowl was not too heavy while eating despite being plentiful. It's enough to share with a friend or eat by yourself. I do feel you get a good value for your money. The bowl cost $13.99 and the Korn-Dog in this configuration totaled $4.49. The area is very open and modernized. It is a shared restaurant space as a whole with a bar in the middle of the venue. To my understanding there are events held which I'll cover in my review of "The Spot". Ideal time to visit here to avoid crowds will be before 5-6 pm and likely weekends. From what I've gathered the government building and WMATA employees appeared as primary customers during business hours. Afterwards during happy hours and evenings should attract more locals and visitors trying something new. You can use the kiosk to place your order and pay to minimize your interaction with the employees or to avoid long lines when applicable. It offers touch-less payment that connects to your digital wallet. Overall experience 4.2 out of 5 read more
1 year ago
I first had a sample of Chicken Bulgogi Nachos from Kotaco, a Korean Mexican fusion restaurant, during a Yelp Elite event , and knew I had to come back to get the full experience. Today was the day and it was just as good as I remembered. The nachos came with your choice of meat and then your choice of bulgogi sauce and kimchi or salsa , chipotle sauce and sour cream. I went the Korean route with the kimchi and it did not disappoint. The bulgogi chicken was sweet with a small hint of spice and perfectly saucy with the nacho chips. It's a pretty good serving size, and service was quick and seamless. Kotaco is located inside of The Spot Foodhall, so I had no problem grabbing a table to eat the nachos while they were still crunchy. read more
8 months ago
The shrimp could be bigger, it could use more sauce...however the cashier was very polite. It's located inside the food hall, which is always very well kept. read more
7 months ago
Wonderful tacos. Flavored meats and fresh veggies. I'll be back to try more of the menu soon. read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
I have mixed reviews about the food at Kotaco but overall was very pleased. I certainly did not care for any of their appetizers however their bowls were pretty delicious. Service was very fast, staff was helpful In taking orders but there's also a kiosk available if you'd like to order that ways. It's located in a large dining hall with plenty of seating. They had several customers but were not very busy. read more
It was easy to order a the counter or at the kiosk. It took about 10 minutes to receive our order. We got the korean beef bulgogi taco and the vegan taco. The flavor for both the beef and the vegan were really good. I was more of a fan of the vegan,l. It had a good portion of protein and the toppings made everything light and fresh. The tacos came with two corn shells which are good to hold everything together, but I ended up removing one shell, because it threw off the flavor ratio (doing that helped a lot). read more
Kotaco shares its counter with Alpaca Dessert, located in the Spot dining hall. Their menu features various appetizers (such as tajin mango, mango salad, seasoned fries, cheese balls, etc.), build-your-own bowls and burritos, tacos, quesadillas, loaded fries/nachos, and crunchy wraps. There are two 'styles' you can get your meal in - the Korean style (which comes with kimchi, lettuce, onions, cilantro, and bulgogi sauce) or the Mexican styl e(which comes with salsa, lettuce, onions, cilantro, and chipotle mayo). I ordered: +the 'Any 3 Taco Combo' - I chose the Bulgogi Beef (Korean Style, opting out of cilantro); the Bulgogi Chicken (Korean Style, opting out of cilantro); and, the Ca-bay Shrimp (Mexican style, opting out of cilantro and requested the salsa to be on the side); wasn't really a fan of the shrimp, as it was bland and kind of overcooked. The beef bulgogi was good, but it was definitely more on the sweeter end; the beef was still tender and juicy, though! I just wished there was more kimchi, as the amount of the toppings were kind of scarce, so I may request for an extra amount next time - I was pleasantly surprised that it was well-fermented! The tortillas, on the other hand, were probably the worst - they were super dry and stale, and they didn't seem to have been warmed up properly as they were sticking altogether. Staff was super friendly, and this counter seems to get lots of orders as well, their bowls being the most popular. Be on the lookout for their specials, as the day I went, they were featuring birria quesatacos. +well-fermented kimchi +friendly service +same counter as Alpaca Dessert +located in The Spot +plenty of parking read more
Located in the corner of the Spot Food Hall next to Alpaca Ice Cream (which may or may not be a part of them or a separate entity, I'm not sure yet!), I was surprised to see that the place is totally like Korean Chipotle and I was not expecting that. I didn't do a bowl or burrito though -- I went the taco route! I have never had a taco with bulgogi chicken in it, and I must say I was quite pleased. In fact, I've only ever had bulgogi beef so the chicken was a nice surprise and delicious -- though not the most flavorful bulgogi-flavored thing I've had. The box that it was in also made it kind of hard to pick up, but I managed. And it was so nice to see Korean hot dogs on the menu! I couldn't resist and got one of those too. I wish it had more sauce, but otherwise it was awesome. I'd come back and try more on the menu -- I wonder if it's like Seoulspice with the Chipotle-esque items? read more
3.5 fast food stars Ok Kotaco!! I see you! Always one to give new things a try, someone said Korean Chipotle and I said "say less"! I mean...Korean fusion fast food - do you even have to ask??? I looked up reviews on google (since there were none here) to see if there were any recommendations and decided to order through uber eats. I was pleasantly surprised at the result! Build your own bowl - you get the choice of two proteins (tofu or veggie bowl is an option) and an appropriate list of accompaniments (purple rice, white race, kale, corn, onions, etc). I chose beef bulgogi and grilled shrimp. The bowl was decent. The onions are raw so the flavor of them overtook the bowl a bit (won't add those next time) but the bulgogi (THANKFULLY) had very little fat and you could taste the bbq flavor. I would definitely get this again but double bulgogi (nix shrimp) and add extra sauce on the side cuz I like it saucy. *shrug* I saw it and had to get the chips and guacamole. SO GLAD I DID. It was the perfect side to my friend's bulgogi tacos. Or it would have been if I hadn't eaten them all. I mean...freshly fried, no oil, crispy and lightly salted. Paired with a very fresh chunky guacamole that was seasoned to perfection. I may get some more chips today. Uber eats gives an order of fried dumplings free if your order is over $20. The dumplings were flavorful too. Only downside is that they didn't come with a dipping sauce. I'm not sure if sauce didn't make it into the bag or if they don't serve sauce with the dumplings. If you're in the mood to try something different and in need of a quick option, try them out. read more
3 years ago
Korean twist on taco, burritos and bowls with ice cream options for dessert. I opted for the build your own bowl with shrimp and some extras. The Ca-Bay shrimp (cajun/old bay mix) was seasoned so well! The bowl was great. Definitely filled up my empty stomach. read more
I came here for lunch today and I'm glad I did. This place is located within a food hall which can be found a little bit off the beaten path. There's plenty of parking which is a plus as well as plenty of seating as most patrons looked like they were doing carry out which I did as well. I ordered my food on a kiosk and one of the staff members who was packing orders was able to answer any questions that I had while I was ordering. The food hall itself is pretty loud so you can wait for your number to be called or you'll get a text. The wait time was about 10 minutes. I got a beef bulgogi bowl with purple rice, onion, corn, kimchi, cucumber, salad, bulgogi sauce, and gochujang sauce. My bowl was delicious and very filling. All of the flavors melded very well. I definitely recommend going here and I'll be back again. read more
3 years ago
I had the Any 3 Taco Combo with 1 Grilled Ca Bay Shrimp taco and 2 Vegan Meat tacos. The vegan meat ones were just okay but the grill Ca bay shrimp taco was very tasty! I preferred at the kiosk and received my order relatively quick. The space is a food hall typed space. It was pretty clean in there. I was able to find a seat on a Friday afternoon. I'd definitely go back to try again to try some of the other menu options. read more
Fun Korean style street food with a tex/mex fusion. The corn dog with mozzarella was super yummy. I also got the quesadilla, which was a must-have. Honestly it's greasy but that's expected as it's meant to be a treat. I also got the salad with it which was bomb. Service was quick and easy. You can do kiosk style ordering or with the cashier. Plenty of seating as the area is a foodhall, although I'd much rather call this place a food court. All in all, great fun stop for a street food style snack. read more
Glad I came to a Yelp event in the food hall or I would of never heard of this place . Read some reviews and figured I'd try it. I tried a wrap, with chicken, options are chicken fish or shrimp. It came with a spicy sauce that I was NOT prepared for. I got a mouthful in the first bite and was nervous to even try and finish it. I think the majority was in that first bite because after that the spice was not bad, I enjoyed the wrap, nice thick piece of chicken. I also tried the beef bulgogi taco, it was good. My favorite was the Ko-dog, potato and cheese, I ordered the spicy sauce on that too. Delicious, not sure if the sauces are the same but it did not burn my mouth like the wrap did. I will be back to try more things and also try the alpaca dessert options. read more
Sooooo first time here. I got the Korean Bulgogi bowl. Pretty tasty. Had a bit of a fusion twist as it had rice, kimchi, lettuce, corn, kale and pickled cucumbers. I was very interested to see how the kale and corn would mix with the rest. Needless to say it was a nice surprise. Definitely has a little spicy kick, but it's not overpowering and I'm a whimp when it comes to heat lol. Overall, food came out fresh and fast. First time, but definitely not my last. read more
Kotaco is a part of the Spot Food Hall, so look for The Spot when trying to find it. It shares a counter with Alpaca Dessert. Okay, now that we've got logistics out the way lets talk food! Kotaco is a fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors. So you can find bowls, burritos, tacos, and quesadilla with a range of protein from Bulgolgi chicken or beef to Chicken Tinga or Mexican steak. It's a unique mix of flavors and my personal fav is buying it as a bowl. The main downside for me is that the chicken is dark meat (vs chicken breast) but we all like what we like! Service is friendly and quick, especially if you order via the app. There's lots of seating since the food hall is for each eatery. read more
3 years ago
I ordered the bulgogi bowl, fried dumplings, kimchi rice and the food was delicious. Up until there was a piece of glass in one of the dumplings in the soup! How does it even get in the soup?!?!? read more
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This is a fast food eatery located in The Spot Food Hall. They sell bowls, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and some Asian food. The bowls and burritos can be preselected or customized. Preselected means the bowl or burrito has ingredients picked out for you, so you have no decision to make. Customized means you have to decide on what ingredients go in your bowl or burrito. The customization starts with a choice of white rice, purple rice, or mixed salad. The next step is to pick 2 proteins. The choices are bulgogi, Mexican steak, bulgogi chicken, chicken tinga, grilled CA bay shrimp, vegan meat, and bulgogi tofu. The next step is to pick some toppings. You can pick as many toppings as you like, within reason. The toppings are guacamole ($2.85 extra charge), salsa, Kotaco salad, onions, mix cheese, kimchi, corn, kale, and fish cake. The last step is to pick a sauce. The choices are bulgogi sauce, Korean cider, sour cream, chipotle mayo, gochujang, salsa verde, and spicy doge. Most of their choices have simple flavors. When the right components are put together, the dish can be flavorful. I picked a customized bowl. I got purple rice, bulgogi, Mexican steak, Kotaco salad, kale, kimchi, onions, fish cake, and gochujang sauce. When all of these simple tasting components were mixed, the dish became flavorful. It had a spicy, savory, slightly sweet, and slightly salty flavor. The purple rice was mildly sweet and well cooked. It looked like a mixture of purple rice with whole grain white rice. The majority was made up of white rice. The bulgogi was mildly sweet and spicy. The beef was moist, soft, and somewhat mushy. It wasn't savory or flavorful. The Mexican steak was cut into small cubes. The meat was soft and somewhat mushy. The texture was just like the bulgogi. The steak was seasoned with a bit of chipotle powder, so it was slightly spicy with a light smoke flavor. The Kotaco salad had red cabbage and lettuce. It was slightly sweet, sour, and spicy. It contained Korean cider dressing. The kale had a sour taste. This was raw kale with a vinaigrette dressing. The kale was slightly bitter with an earthy greens flavor. The kimchi was all cabbage with a moderately hot spiciness. The marinade had some depth of flavor from the seasonings in it. It tasted better than many pre-packaged kimchis at Korean grocery stores. The diced onions tasted like diced Vandalia onions. It had nothing added to it. Luckily, the onions themselves tasted good. The fish cake was flat and rectangular. Fish cake is usually made of pureed fish filet, flour, eggs, salt, sugar, and pureed vegetables. It is not a cake. It looks like deep-fried tofu in thin slices. It was slightly chewy. It tasted like mild white fish with seasoning. The Gochujang sauce was moderately hot. It was similar in taste to sriracha sauce, except it had no garlic. It had a stronger fermented flavor with some sourness. If I buy this again, I would get bulgogi sauce with some gochujang added. During a second visit, my wife and I got 3 tacos and a quesadilla. The tacos are sold individually or in groups of three. If you buy 3, you get a side dish and a can of soda. We pick three different types of meat: Mexican steak, Chicken Tinga, and bulgogi beef. All tacos get chipotle mayo except for bulgogi beef and chicken. They get bulgogi sauce. The tacos had red cabbage, lettuce, onions, cilantro, and meat inside of 2 thin soft taco shells. The Mexican steak taco had Chipotle mayo in it. The mayo, steak, and onion had some flavor while the rest of the taco was bland. Ask for extra sauce on the side. The Chicken Tinga is supposed to be shredded chicken in a chipotle tomato sauce eith adobo. Their Chicken Tinga was shredded chicken breast meat with a little chipotle seasoning. No tomato sauce or adobo. The rest of the taco was bland. There was no bulgogi sauce or Chipotle mayo. The bulgogi beef taco had the same mildly sweet and spicy beef as described above. The rest of the taco was bland. There was no bulgogi sauce. Make sure to check for sauce. The quesadilla comes with chipotle mayo, and salsa on the side. It had meat, cheese, onions, and cilantro. We picked grilled CA Bay shrimp for our meat. CA Bay stands for cajun Old Bay as in Old Bay seasoning. The shrimp was tender and tasty with the cajun seasoning. The quesadilla had some flavor as long as there was Chipotle mayo and salsa on it. They don't give you enough for all 4 pieces. So, we had 2 pieces that tasted of cheese with some cajun shrimp. Ask for extra sauce. The service was helpful, patient, and informative. The dining room was clean and spacious. The eatery was clean. The restrooms were very clean, and they had paper towels and air dryers. I would recommend this eatery for their custom bowl for those who know what they're doing. read more
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