This place was wonderful. It has a self service kiosk for ordering and walk up window for pickup. There's outdoor seating and a few tables inside. There no public restrooms except outside on the the side of building. We needed a quick bite since we didn't eat breakfast and dinner was scheduled for 5pm. There was a short wait, food was hot and my veggies were well done My out of town guests enjoyed their and made respectful comments about the flavors. They wanted "authentic" seafood and they got it. Yeah we were at a fast food place but the meals were hearty and authentic. This will be a place I will enjoy on visit to The Wharf in the DC area read more

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Took 30 minutes to get 3 "gourmet" fish tacos with generic salsas, basic guac, and cost $22. These are tacos. Taco stands are staffed by 3-5 people and classically can push out orders as fast as they are ordered. That's the point. All of the sudden, after 30 minutes, 10 orders came out. Most of them were one plate. So many people had cold food. And worst of all, honestly, was that the tortilla wasn't grilled. Skip and go down the street to shake shack. read more

The taco stand is located in the middle of the Wharf. I can tell you there is not much ambiance left there for you to feel; there are just too many people. However, I have to say that every order of mine (over 10) has been problem-free. They were exactly how I was placed online. Not one time did I have to wait. The staff who worked the pickup counter were very accommodating and friendly to me. Last, I couldn't thank them enough for keeping their doors open later than anyone else in the area. read more

Let me start off by saying this is my favorite taco spot in DC. I usually visit this location during the day and the taco stand location when it's late at night. I discovered this spot on a Tuesday and to my surprise, they give one free taco on Tuesdays! This deal ends at 9:00PM every Tuesdays. There are limited seating inside and outside. My favorites are the Cabo San Lucas and the Birria. Cabo San Lucas - 5/5 This comes with grilled steak, grilled poblano pepper, onions, guacamole, lime crema, and cilantro. Every topping just compliments each other and the steak is perfectly cooked. Birria - 4/5 This comes with braised beef, jack cheese, sweet onion & cilantro. The tortilla is always cooked perfectly and the consome. Each order comes with two tacos (three on Tuesdays) and yellow rice. read more

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It's fire especially after a night of concerts , karaoke or partying. Don't think twice about it just do it. They offer a wide variety of food options and you can order at the self service station or with cashier. Decor matches the theme, late night hours serve as an additional bonus! read more

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Good place for a quick meal but the items are deceivingly pricy. Two tacos are $17 which is crazy. You order at the screen and sit at the tables to eat. It's a nice lively area by the fountain and walking distance to the wharf. Overall, not worth the hype. It's a very average taco place. read more

Service was horrible. Food overpriced and not worth it. Waited an hour and would not recommend to anyone. Plenty of better places the warf.

Surf side Wharf was pretty good! My guy recommended it for a nice evening in the city! I ordered the Rio and Cabo San Lucas taco with a lime Jarritos! The tacos were very pricey in my opinion but we were at the Wharf location! The staff was very nice and the food came out quickly! I loved the walk up vibe, it was very cool! There is no seating, so we sat out front in the square! I enjoyed my food and may go back for the ambience alone!! read more

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Solid nachos! The chips, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, ground beef, cheese all was so tasty! Took a while to be prepared but enjoyed it. Water bottles had to be paid extra which I didn't really like. Outdoor tables were kind of dirty when we were there too so had to clean them up ourselves. Overall good experience and food. Need to try their other stuff for a better in depth review! read more

Surfside Taco Stand - Nachos with ground beef - Tex-Mex Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Surf side has some great tasting shrimp quesadillas! Their alcohol drinks are also strong! I recommend only one. They have a vast selection of tacos that you can't miss! read more

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

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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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

We are in DC for the day, visiting some places. Needed a quick and tasty spot for lunch. We electric-scootered half a mile over to the wharf and found this place. We loved it! Quick service, easy ordering process on the tablet, and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend coming here read more

Delicious food! fast and easy way to order using either their touch screens or at the window. Food was made quickly and I had a large portion. I had the steak fajitas and my wife had shrimp tacos. We loved it. The price was consistent with the area of town we were in. The ambiance is very casual with mostly outdoor seating. We will definitely go back next time we are in DC. 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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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

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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

The food was ok, but the amount of plastic packaging means I won't be coming back. Please rethink this part of your business.

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

It's simply great food but a bit pricey. The one thing that I have an issue with is that they do not provide a simple cup of water that you can drink. I have to purchase bottled water, which I believe is illegal. Even McDonalds gives you a cup of water. read more

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

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

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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

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