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    Rito Loco Restaurant

    3.6 (206 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Two Birria Tacos (Special)
    Larry M.

    Have you noticed that EVERY Tuesday I post...Tacos? Well, this Tuesday is no different. With a rooftop eatery, & bar, this taco spots ambiance might have you stay for a while!! But what is the food hittin on? Let's GO!! . Where I am: @Ritoloco . Location Reviewed: 606 Florida Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: . Items Reviewed: Their Online 3 Taco Combo-Chicken Mojito-DELICIOUS. It was good...that's it. Spicy Ground Beef-LIKE THAT!!! Tasty, well spiced, I'll take another with salsa on top!! Shrimp Taco-STAMP!! The flavors blended well, & the shrimp wasn't over cooked!! (All came with cotija cheese, Pico de Gallo, & cabbage $15). Complimentary chips, & salsa-online order or dine in only-STAMP!! Freshly fried tortillas, and a spiced right hearty salsa!! Their Fried Avocado (with chipotle aioli $8.38). LIKE THAT!! Crispy, with a tasty dipping sauce!! GET THIS!! Two QuesaBirria Tacos (with consumé $13). STAMP both the tacos & beefy consumé!! A tad bit small, but FULL of a fragrant cheese, & flavorful Birria!! Their Queso Fundido (with chips, & Chorizo $13). DELICIOUS!! The cheese was a reminiscent of a regular nacho cheese, but the spicy chorizo, & chips were tasty. The Mandarin Jarritos ($3). STAMP!! . Customer Service: Welcoming, On Point. . Online Navigation: Easy (They open at 5 p.m. . Parking: ROUGH...catch the subway or get an Uber. . Recommendations: The Shrimp, & Birria Tacos. Get those avocados too!! =STAMP =LIKE THAT =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

    Shrimp Bowl or Salad
    Shantal W.

    What an awesome spot! Came in for a quick bite to eat for lunch and I loved it! I wouldn't come with too many people at lunch because there isn't a lot of seating but at 5pm they have a rooftop with more seating and a full bar. I definitely want to come back to check it out! Big shout out to the really nice server. He answered all my questions with a smile and made the experience great. Shrimp bowl - 5/5. I practically inhaled my food it was so good! The shrimp were large and marinated to perfection. I loved the rice and beans that came on the bowl. It was a great combination with the shrimp and cabbage on top. I had the regular salsa and it had a lovely roasted flavor. Not spicy to my taste buds so I may try the spicy salsa next time. My friends had the barría tacos and really enjoyed them. I think I'll order them next time I stop in. I love this little spot and so happy I stopped in and tried it today. Can't wait to come back!

    Gail B.

    Nom. Delicious Nom. Streamlined menu, but plenty of tasty taco options. Fast-casual eat-in option downstairs, or you can hit the rooftop, El Techo, for more formal seated dining, including a more extensive brunch menu. Downstairs, you pick pick a bowl or flour or corn tortillas, pick from eight different protein options, and then pick a sauce from four different options with varying heat. Corn tortillas are how I roll. See what I did there? Anyway, for fillings, I've tried the OG, which is a slightly spicy beef, and the rib, which is seasoned pulled pork. Big thumbs up for both. They're topped with crisp shredded cabbage and onions, and tomatoes. I got the verde sauce, which comes on the side, so you can amp up the flavor to your liking. It's not an assembly line like Chipotle, and the flavors seem a lot more authentic than any of the chains. A side of chips and guac is $2. I wish the guac portion was bigger as it's definitely a small single serve, but it's fresh and tasty. No salsa bar here, and no salsa side option--which speaks to the authenticity of the place instead of pandering to American perceptions of Mexican food. You can order sour cream as a side item, but there's no gringo sprinkle of cheese on top of the tacos, and that's a good thing. There is a curious mac and cheese bites option on the menu...not sure what's going on there. There are also some rib and pupusa options, but I always go for the tacos. It's hard to branch out to try something new when you always enjoy the same thing so much. Aside from water, the drink options are sodas, including a Coke fountain and some Jarritos options. Would love to see some aguas frescas! Super friendly people here--always a nice greeting and good service.

    Happy on the rooftop
    Sasha M.

    I stopped by on a beautiful Friday night to check out El Techo. By 900 they were so busy that we had to wait a bit so my friend and I grabbed tacos downstairs. I had The OG and yucca. The chimichurri sauce was so good! I love hot sauces and the loco was was literally loco. I briefly met Louie the owner when grabbing a cup of water. Not only was he super friendly, but it was the best tasting water lol. Like a melted glacier. After tacos the door man remembered us from waiting earlier and we finally got upstairs. The vibes. House music. Aesthetic. Crowd. Were beautiful! I had a spicy passion fruit margarita. The chili lime rim gave me life. The mojito my friend ordered was beautiful but a lil sweet for my taste. Thanks for the lovely experience I'll be back for elote, beef rib, and spicy margaritas. Hopefully a crowd that dances to house music! I was!

    Carne Asada burrito (comes with cheese and pico de gallo; can't customize)
    Stacy A.

    The food just wasn't that good.. the other thing that I thought was annoying is that you can't customize the burrito. I asked to ass rice and was told you can't modify at all, even if you are willing to pay extra.

    Praying that I don't get a ticket for this taco!!!
    Kristin A.

    I think there's still time for you to go in and get tacos. Let me just tell you that these fed my spirit! Yes, they were that good. And for all you Yelpers reading this, DO NOT forget to check in because you get a free taco. Can you believe I took the Yelp App off my phone for a while, thank goodness I added it back. Nonetheless, I ended up getting 3 tacos for $9 Look At God!!! I got a little help from one of the locals and went with the rib, carne asada, and the fish taco. Now I was a little hesitant to get the carne asada cause you know all carne asada isn't created equal. If you get the wrong carne asada you can end up with lock jaw lol. This carne asada was sooo tender and sooo flavorful. Honestly, I want to go back and get 3 carne asada tacos. Yes the flavor is that serious. Kinda reminds me a bit of the beef flavor packet in the ramen noodles (in a good way). They also give you tortilla chips. Now I saw them pour them out the bag, but what I didn't see was the brand; because if I did I'd be at Giant picking them up. If you can't make it before they close, be sure to get there when they open.

    Wall menu (sort of)
    Katherine L.

    Rito Loco is another fast casual burrito eatery. There are so many around, why go to this one? There is a rewards program with Belly. They have a Yelp check-in bonus, like a free taco. They are open late (midnight) during the week, and even later on the weekends. They have breakfast. They make your food in front of you. They are a local business. After just one visit, that's all I can say to convince you. After that, there's nothing surprisingly delicious or not delicious. Standard fare for tacos (corn or flour), bowls, salad option or burrito. The price is fair. The amount of food is good. The food is freshly prepared, but the ingredients that are cooked have been pre-cooked, so, they can be overdone. Mild, medium or hot sauce is your choice. A handful of chips accompany your order. Pay more for guacamole, which happens to be slightly too salty for me here. The food is not bad. There are yuca fries and avocado fries, though, so that is unique and fun, compared to most other eateries of this type. The seating is in short supply in this small eatery, but, you can eat along the wall or against the front window. The staff here leaves something to be desired. They try, and they are nice. However, if I am the only person there, and I tell you my order, and you ask about it, how is it that it is still possible to mess up my order? Just wondering aloud. So, this says to me: be a hawk when your order is slightly different or particular compared to the normal menu item. That's all. If so, you will be fine. If you do not diverge from the menu, you will be fine. I might be back, if it's late at night, and I have an insatiable hankering for tacos.

    Kimi S.

    Ever since my husband and I tried Rito Loco at Yelp's Jingle Wheel Rock, his nightly conversations with me have centered around three things: 1) how mad he is that he only got second place in his fantasy football league, 2) DC sports, and 3) tacos...but more specifically Rito Loco's tacos. He hyped it up so much that I decided to go back for a refresher after the Miracle on Seventh Street Mania. I decided to go for the 3 for $10 which was an awesome and filling meal. 1) OG Beef - This is the traditional ground beef soft tacos I grew up with, only so much better. I could literally eat a hundred of these and die happy. These in particular are the ones that the hubster can't stop dreaming about. 2) Mojito Chicken - Out of all three these are my least favorite but I think it's a preference thing. I'm just not a fan of pulled chicken it's too squishy for my taste. That being said my friends devoured this. It had a very light and fresh flavor. 3) Caribbean Fish - My favorite type of fish taco -- lightly grilled (none of that breaded stuff), and seasoned with spices. They cook on coconut oil which adds a nice tropical sweetness throughout. For those looking for great tacos in Shaw (or any other neighborhood), I highly recommend Rito Loco. Until I see you again...

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    The birria tacos are amazing. Really good place for carry out due to the small space and lack of seating.

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    Eh, i think they've gone downhill since El Techo took over their menu. The OG burrito used to be legitimately spicy, now, the spice is gone.

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    All of the food is good and the owner is so nice! He's always so hospitable and the staff is friendly!

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