Got the tacos here for a late night snack and it was so filling. The tacos were good and the service was quick (waited less than 15 minutes). The downside though, is that the price is rather steep for just two tacos and some rice. read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Cabo San Lucas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My dad and I came here after seeing a show at the Anthem. This is one of the few places near the venue still serving food (until midnight), so naturally, it was very busy. The line moved quickly, and we got our chips and guacamole immediately so we could snack while waiting for our tacos. I ordered the breakfast tacos. My dad ordered the steak tacos. Both were excellent. And the yellow rice was really good, too. Would definitely recommend this place for really good, quick tacos! read more

Surfside Taco Stand - My breakfast tacos and my dad's steak tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Holds up! The quesadilla was tasty and the rice was bomb. No complaints on the quick and easy bite. Well lit and pretty fast service for a crowded Saturday night. read more

Food is always on point and I love their street corn. Plus they are open late and will deliver

I stopped in while visiting my brother and nephew. The tacos were delicious and I enjoyed they had varying options and more unique flavors.

Needing a quick meal after recently attending the "Bloomaroo at the Wharf" event, this fast-casual Mexican spot fit the bill perfectly! Lines were long, but the staff was raring to go and moved things along as best as they could. We found outside seating right in front, so we dug in as soon as the food was received. We order two dishes to share amongst our table of four...the negril (mahi mahi fish) tacos and island nachos. Both were pretty easy to share, and tasted delicious. The fish tacos came dressed with a spicy slaw, avocados and a chili ranch drizzle inside corn tortillas. The island nachos saw chips covered with chicken tinga, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and sliced jalapenos. It was a simple and satisfying meal after all the fun of the evening. read more

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great place for tacos at the wharf! was shocked to see that the wait wasn't long and we were able to find a table to eat at pretty easily. i got a frozen marg which was so so good as well as the burris tacos which were very good as well. came with rice too and was a pretty filling portion for the higher DC prices. small on the inside with just a few tables but food is served to go and there a other places on the wharf to eat. read more

We walked in by chance on a very cold day after unsuccessfully trying to get a table at several restaurants on the warf. The place is really small and setup so that on a busy day most of the staff works in the meal prep, upon waking in, there are self service kiosks where you place your order and after that you just wait for the magic to happen. When we went in, the place wasn't busy so one of the staff members opened the service window and offered to help us with questions about the menu and how to place our order. But I can see how in a busy day it may be just as easy to use the kiosk to place your order. The food prep doesn't take long, but even on a day when it seems empty many people places take out orders that may be ahead of yours and result in what seems a long wait. We order the nachos (with steak), pastor tacos, corn and a strawberry lemonade. Everything was tasty, well prepared, and the portions are generous. Although the tacos were comparable to other tacos we've had at other good places, the strawberry lemonade was definitely better than anything we've had before. read more

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Happened upon this restaurant while waiting for a show at the Anthem. The place had a decent line, so we thought the food must be good. We made the right call. We purchased the Bonaire and Martinique burrito bowls, some chips and guacamole, and a strawberry lemonade. The burrito bowls were some of the best we have ever had. The ingredients were fresh and very well seasoned. The portions were a very good size for the $. The guacamole was also very tasty and a decent sized portion (8oz i think) the money. The service was quick and friendly. The outdoor seating was nice, even if the location is not on the waterfront like other options. The food made up for the lack of a view. Only knock...Was not a huge fan of the strawberry lemonade. Was a little too sweet for my taste. Would highly recommend checking this place out! read more

The food is BOMB! I get the steak burrito weekly !! Fresh, delicious and consistently good !

We placed a to-go order for five and it cost around $70. Driving there was not bad but traffic at the Wharf gets heavy and street parking can be hard to find. Tonight it was no problem. We picked up our order exactly when they said it would be ready and there was nothing missing. All of the dishes in our order looked so good. There's two tacos in the Nevis and rice on the side and it was plenty. read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Nevis taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Is it because the Wharf has become the rich to enjoy so the prices and quality also goes down with it? It's quite a disappointment here. I went there for lunch on a typical weekday before night time work nearby. There was no line in front of me and I got a taco and some chips since I thought a few tacos won't fill me up. I did ask the lady at the front register how big they are and if it's a good lunch, and she answered quite annoyed by "yeah, it's two tacos." which was not helpful at all. Well, I was wrong, the 2 tacos also came with rice side and some beans, and the tacos are not the typical small size tacos... they are big and stuffed with vegs. It sucks they didn't care to explain to first time customer what the serve is not a typical taco size, nor to be nice to answer it. I sat inside since it was quite cold out, and again, they called my order out but did it quietly, and walked away immediately... Didn't even care if anyone come pick it up, they just call it and that's it. Luckily no one was in front of me so I knew it has to be mine. I sat down and had my food and realized how expensive it is for these! I ordered the fish tacos, it came with coleslaw? and came with a mayo sauce?? Honestly, this is really bad combination for taco... Maybe it's me who lived in LA for a few years so I had some real tacos out there; this is really not it. I can say even if I can't cook I can make this at home with ingredients from the grocery store! Why would I get it here for such a price!? I felt very disappointed, but I do not waste food, also I had to eat before my work, so I finished the so called tacos, but kept the chips and salsa for later. Not a surprise that the chips and salsa is mediocre as well. Who in the world would go to this place for bad taco with no design in flavors, crazy price tag, AND bad customer service?! A no for me. It's food, but not good food. Definitely not worth the money. If they can't improve making a good menu, at least make the service great to cover it. There's neither of those things. I won't be even willing to come back and give them a chance, cause it's simply a waste of money. read more

LATE NIGHT EATS NEAR THE ANTHEM @ THE WHARF SURFSIDE is open until 1:00 AM on Friday & Saturday nights For the SURFSIDE location @ 33 District Square SW Washington, DC Which is practically on the corner of 9th & Maine St SW I was looking for a place to eat as I had skipped dinner on my way down to The Anthem to see a Dark Star Orchestra concert on Saturday October 21st, 2023. Some restaurants close 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 PMs & 12:00 Midnight At The Wharf-- Pretty much the Limerick Pub & SURFSIDE are the only places to get food after Midnight This is a very popular place day or night so the order line can appear long but it really moves as fast as a Chipotle line. There is a walk up 'smart' screen where One can order food. There's a lot of chouce The Horchata was pretty good. The Gal listened & she did not Over-ice my drink, which was nice. read more

To be clear, Surfside is TEX MEX. If you want authentic Mexican food, drive out to El Papi Real Street Tacos in Camp Springs, Maryand or Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita in Arlington, Virginia. If you want Tex Mex, Surfside is an okay choice. This location is in the heart of the new(ish) Wharf by a fountain you can't miss. It's small, but they do have an outdoor patio and limited indoor dining during the pandemic. Popular by the pandemic, they offer pickup and have a separate line for pickup. We found the food just okay. The fish tacos were dry and the shrimp burrito was average. The avocado was great but it lacked flavor overall. My wife had a fish taco bowl and enjoyed it. The chips are well fried and the queso is okay (it's white queso FYI). read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been here like 5x and never had a bad experience. Always get either their blackened shrimp or shrimp burrito. All the flavors are are fresh and the fish well seasoned and crispy. The yellow rice isn't exactly Mexican rice but it gets the job done. It's fast-casual so you won't be waited on. Food take approx. less than 10min to arrive. The place is Hawaiian-esque with the bright yellow. They have limited indoor seating (high-chairs) and outdoor seating. If you're at the Wharf and don't want to spend an arm and a leg, this is the place. read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Blackened fish - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I didn't visit this place physically. I saw it on my DoorDash list and tried there delivery service. Since it's Taco Tuesday I decided to give "Surf side" a try , that along with the advice that a friend ate there before. This aaa the best decision I made. The quality of the food was spot on. The quantity for the price was cool too. And the fact that I had my quesadilla customized and they followed my instructions to the T was a big plus for me. I would love to sit down in there restaurant, feel a vibe and try some of there drinks. They had the alcoholic drinks "to go" on the door dash menu too. I will be be back "Surf side" read more

Surfside Taco Stand - To go delivery bag - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I like how late they stay open. I really enjoyed the horchata, and the strawberry lemonade is extremely flavorful. The street corn is where it's at! Must try. The tacos were tasty. read more

Smallish space on the wharf next to Chopsmith with "California" style decor. They have several types of tacos, quesadillas, and burritos to choose from. Actually quite an extensive menu for such a small place. If the weather is good, there is outdoor seating. Otherwise, I wouldn't come as a group of more than 4. But the food is awesome. read more

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Unpretentious and satisfying. Birria tacos: grade A, crazy flavorful and meaty. One order comes with 2 tacos and a side of rice. I subbed the rice with a small salad. This was more than enough food for one person. read more

Nothing but good things to say about this place!! This was my first time trying Birria tacos and I loved them. The enchiladas were so good and so was the flan! Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Went to DC on a whim on a Saturday afternoon. I haven't been to the Wharf boardwalk before. After searching around the area for a quick bite, we stumbled across this location. Alot of the restaurants off of the boardwalk are not really full service but that's OK. Myself and a friend started off with some beers while waiting for my cousin. I ended up ordering the Punta Cana Tacos- Fried chicken, creamy slaw, tomato corn salsa, cilantro, chipotle crema, flour tortillas. I put a little hot sauce on top and goooooooddd Lawwwdd those tacos were so damn good. I wish there was a location in Maryland. I do see there are 2 other locations. One on Wisconsin Ave and the other on N street. Neither of these locations are close to my home. But i will def visit again when I am at the wharf! Delicious! read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Punta Cana tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing food and great price considering that they're at the wharf. Really enjoy this place one of the better values in the area.

How do every single time your rice is crunchy like a Dorito! It's horrible! Never again

Twice, I picked up an incomplete order from this place. I recommend to double check your order before leaving the restaurant

Solid late night spot. I love the Montego punch. Taco and quesadilla flavors are creative, although not fully traditional. Good spot to check out after a show at the Anthem, then hop over to the curb and jump in a Lyft. Easy Peazy. read more

Got in from a late flight to DC was the only thing really open. The food was fantastic. service was quick.

A 24 hour taco stand? We have to stan. Everything on this menu is worth a try and they definitely don't skimp on the portions either.

The fish taco was fresh and really yummy. I like the sale point decoration and atmosphere. read more

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Grabbed this togo as we were walking around the wharf cherry blossom festival - the Bloomaroo. We ordered the negril tacos (blackened mahi mahi) and added on a birria taco just to try. A little on the pricer side (18 dollars for 3 tacos), but easy to eat on the go, and portion size was just the right amount to get us to dinner! Wish they had indicated in the menu that it came with rice, but that was also a welcome surprise! I preferred the flavor kick of the negril a bit more. The negril had a complex flavor profile with spicy, sour, and savory along with the creaminess that came from the avocado! It was delicious! The birria needed more spice and it looked like the shell hadn't been fried in birria oil, but it was crispy! Overall, pretty decent, and quick service. Also lovely decor! I loved all the license plates of different states (not american)! read more

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This place was unexpected super good. I usually don't really get taco and honestly if I was passing by this place I normally wouldn't try anything. However, i'm glad i decided to try something different today. The steak taco was so good since it was cooked just not overly cooked and the taco was crispy and soft which is hard to find since most time i find it too hard or soft that makes it soggy quick. The birria was a bonus since I came here on Tuesday and apparently there's a free third taco for it and i really wanted to try birria taco here and i surely did not leave disappointed! Highly recommend coming here and i believe there's another location that opens 24/7!! Definitely come here if you got late night craving! read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Steak and birria taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great taco stand. A little on the pricey side but worth it on a night when you're not in the mood to cook. Our personal favorites are the the veggie quesadilla and the mushroom taco. Not our normal go to's but outstanding choices. If you are looking for a quick and tasty option down by the wharf definitely stop by. read more

The food is always really good and the people are always friendly. It feels a little pricey but I understand that comes with the territory of being at the Warf. I go here often as I work nearby and I recommend it to everyone read more

This place was amazing! Great atmosphere, quick service. We got lucky and were able to snag a table to eat (small dinning area.) If you don't get a table, plenty of places to eat outside. Four of us ordered and were super pleased with all the flavor and fresh food Would recommend to EVERYONE! read more

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I never leave reviews but this experience was so bad I have to warn people. I paid $18 for a burrito that was 90% rice 5% other ingredients. They gave maybe 7 leaves for the "side salad." I used to love surfside so idk what happened. Just a heads up you're wasting your money if you come here read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Steak burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place wasn't the best taco place I've been to, but I think it's due to personal preference. When you come to this restaurant, you have to realize these aren't authentic tacos. I wish I had gotten the birria tacos, but I chose the fried chicken tacos. Overall, they were a bit bland. I doused my tacos in hot sauce and use the lime to add some flavor. The employees didn't know a few things when we asked so I was a bit unsure as to what to try. However, they were very friendly and attentive! I have had better tacos elsewhere so I was definitely disappointed. read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I LOVE surfside. They're one of my go-tos when I need a quick bite before a show at The Anthem or when I want to walk around The Wharf with friends and grab a bite to eat. They're expensive, but you get 3 tacos and rice! I wish you could mix and match tacos easily and I also wish they had more seating, but I love to bring mine to the docs. The line is also normally pretty long, but the staff is always friendly and efficient. Normally I have to wait about 10 minutes for the tacos, but they always come out hot and fresh. They also have good sodas in glass bottles I'll splurge on every now and then. I love any of their tacos with pineapple on them and their carnitas are also very tasty!! I've been going to Surfsides throughout the city for years now! Definitely check them out!! read more

I tried the Shrimp and my daughter had the Birria tacos without cheese. We tore them up!!! That is all. We will be back...just wish there was more seating. read more

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A small gem in the wharf area. There are many big and good restaurants in the wharf area but sometimes you just want to get something quick and easy to eat. Surfside accomplishes that mission completely. It is a small shop with small sitting and a small outdoor sitting area, however the quality is good. It is not authentic Mexican taco since it is a Tex mex but the quality is very good. We found this place on a Saturday night when we didn't want to reserve anything. The reviews were very good so we decided to give it a try. They have almost ten different type of tacos (kinda pricy lol) but each taco is two big tacos with a side of rice to satisfy the hunger enough. We ordered steak taco and birria taco. The steak taco was great, the combination of the sauce with guacamole made it really delicious. The birria taco was good too but we liked the steak one better. I would say the only reason is that I have had better birria tacos and in general they are not easy to make. The service was fast which is great. The only issue that I had is they don't have a bathroom which is totally fine for a small restaurant. I was happy when I saw they have a sink for washing hands but it didn't have water which is the main reason for 4 stars. I will come back and I guess hopefully they have figured out a way for the customers to wash their hands. read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Tacos - Grilled Steak - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Enjoying immensely the Port Antonia Quesadilla and a Maui Taco. From the blackened corn in the taco, the yellow rice, and the grilled chicken in the quesadilla, ever ingredient is prepared with care and flare. Drop some coins in this bucket and you'll have no regrets! read more

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Love it. Was a bit out of our way walking but we just had to eat here for lunch!!!! We got the grilled steak tacos. I love the yellow rice that comes with it too! They also have their Mexican soda which is always a treat :) read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia