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    Surfside

    3.7 (163 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SURFSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Maui tacos
    Khoi N.

    My friends and I really enjoyed our experience here. We sat indoors right by the outdoor patio. Our group dined on a Tuesday where the taco Tuesday special was an extra taco with the 2 tacos that are already included. You can pick and choose whether you want the same kind of taco or something different. We ordered the Island Nachos, birria, Cabo San Lucas and Maui tacos. The consume broth was so rich and the Branzino was cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious and made fresh. The food came out very fast. Yes the prices are at a premium here but you get a lot of protein and some rice with the entrees as well. Our server was great and parking was free after 5 pm during the week.

    Daniel R.

    A very tasty restaurant in Tenleytown DC! My friend and I devoured the dip trio and the enchiladas. I also loved that they gave us a water pitcher to start the night! That way, we weren't dependent on flagging someone down for refills. I really enjoyed the open space--a lot was happening! Our servers were very kind and prompt as well. You should check it out!

    Martinique - Shrimp Burrito
    Dinh D.

    It was my first time here recently and this is a great place. The food is good and there's a large selection. Service is awesome. The food comes out pretty quickly even if it's busy. The interior is huge and nicely decorated and you can come here for sports. There's a separate room for private parties. They have a very good happy hour. I would come back here again if I'm in the area!

    St. John
    Kyle V.

    Stacking up on fees. Watch out for the 3% surcharge on all checks. They do have the legally obligated small print but obviously want to lure you in with lower prices. I didn't like the deceitful nature. Decent place. Very chill atmosphere. I enjoyed my St. John sandwich! We also had the Tres Leches and I really liked the cake, but they put this fake strawberry corn syrup thing on top. Either put a real strawberry or don't put anything. The fake stuff brings down your quality. Our wait staff was super friendly.

    Tarsha S.

    It's always a great time at #Surfside!!! I can't believe I haven done a review here (as many times that I have visited). The Tacos are always fierce, But today I got to try some different things like the jerk wings (Amazinggggg) and their Margarita (strawberry) was to die for! I heard so many good things about their cocktails so I was happy I got a chance to try it today. Another good meal in the books! Thanks surfside for making my stomach and spirit happy !

    Outdoor seating.
    Marianna R.

    After an afternoon of estate sale shopping, my friend and I stopped for a lovely lunch at Surfside. Being a beautiful day, we sat outside and took in the sunshine. I enjoyed. The BELIZE $16.95Grilled marinated steak, grilled poblano peppers and onions, and Monterey Jack cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. There was enough food for me to take half of it home. The waitress was quick and efficient and the staff was very friendly. The only negative thing was it was difficult to get into the parking lot without getting someone to open the door from the restaurant, fortunately we were able to park in the street. Also, the gender neutral bathrooms were very clean.

    Austin G.

    Two words- frozen margaritas. Surfside sells them in strawberry and lime and they come in generously sized glasses, strong, and delicious! I could drink two every time. Located inside a massive space once the site of a Ruby Tuesday, Surfside sells tacos and more. Most nights they have specials like on Mondays when kids eat free or buy two, get one free Taco Tuesdays. If you love shrimp, get the "Nevis" on flour tortillas. They are large tacos that come with jumbo shrimp and side of really good yellow rice. Service is attentive and prompt.

    Queso
    Sally W.

    I've been visiting Surfside's various establishments for over 9 years. Surfside is just a solid restaurant for brunch, lunch, and dinner. I like their Tenleytown location because they have parking so it makes it easier to meet up with friends who drive. I love their tiki drinks, and I haven't tried anything on their menu I haven't liked. My favorites to order are: Martinique (shrimp) burrito, O'ahu seared tuna bowl, Nevis (shrimp) tacos, Buck Island (salmon) salad, and Belize (steak) quesadilla. For appetizers, I LOVE their queso and Island Nachos. I wouldn't order the Bermuda Triangle because the bowls with the salsa and queso are just so small, it's not worth it. My favorite cocktail there is their Mai Tai. Makes me feel like I'm on vacation. :) Definitely a solid casual restaurant to visit. I'm also a fan of their taco stand in Dupont Circle.

    J O.

    The food at Surfside onwas amazing! The tuna poke was off the chain--super fresh and flavorful. The salmon was fantastic, cooked perfectly, and the tres leches was really good, a perfect sweet ending to the meal. Unfortunately, the customer service was seriously lacking. The staff seemed uninterested and inattentive, which took away from the overall experience. If they could match the service to the quality of the food, this place would be unbeatable.

    Kids Chicken Taco !
    Dagmara P.

    Surfside is most definitely my favorite restaurant! It has been since I was little. Now since I go to boarding school in a different state I am unable to enjoy their delicious food, but for the holidays I came back to visit family and returned to their location. The staff are very friendly. The place and atmosphere is spacious and well decorated. I guarantee the food is amazing and I highly recommend you to visit! :D

    Malibu Tacos
    Vivian R.

    Surfside Tenleytown is a gem. The food is really good, the service we've received has always been great, and you can't beat the beachy Tex Mex ambience. It's a large airy space with garage-style doors that can be rolled up in good weather to essentially turn the entire restaurant into open air dining. There's also a back room for private events and a large patio, which has plastic curtains and heat lamps for colder weather. The menu is all solid, with bright flavors. I loved the Malibu tacos for a vegetarian entree, and the kids' entrees were both sizeable enough to take home for leftovers -- which they happily ate both days. It's family friendly; bustling but not overly loud, good kids menu options, and coloring place mats. There is a parking garage that I think is free for Surfside patrons after 5:00 pm but we've always grabbed street parking pretty easily.

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    Food, service, and atmosphere are topnotch! I Love love love it here!! Everything is great!!

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    Delicious quesadillas and fajitas. Catering boxes are excellent value. Gift certificates are great.

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    Ask the Community - Surfside

    Do they have a happy hour?

    I think so!

    Is the outdoor seating heated?

    Yes, with portable outdoor heaters. You might need to ask a staff member to move the heater closer to your table, though, especially if it's very chilly outside.

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    Tacombi

    Tacombi

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    A decent place for a breakfast burrita among several options in Bethesda. The two choices for the…read moreinside of the burrito are al pastor or vegetarian (a la Mexicana). I got the roast pork and you get plenty of chunks of meat throughout. Besides the meat, my favorite part honestly was the tortilla. It held up the contents of the burrita well! What could really help would be more meat options or offering some sauces on the side, especially for $14.99. It might not look big from the pictures, but the burrita was enough of a lunch for me. The construction partially blocks the view of the entrance from the rest of Bethesda Row, but I still see people finding it! It's a big spacious dining room inside, even if you close off the part of the area meant to host parties. The Tacombi decor actually does a really good job of transporting you somewhere else, in my view for a fast casual restaurant. One of my favorite aspects of the restaurant is the sink outside the bathroom. Service was decent as well.

    My friend and I stopped by on a Tuesday for their buy 1 taco get 1 taco offer. We ordered the Al…read morepastor, beef Birria, carne asada, Sinaloa shrimp tacos, corn esquites and a margarita. Everything was delicious. The beef in the Birria was seasoned well and the consume was so rich. The carne asada was cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed our experience and the ambience here. The ceilings are high, the colors are bright and the seating is very spacious. The servers were attentive and our food came out quickly. Highly recommend using the Inkind app to earn and redeem points.

    Surfside - tacos - Updated May 2026

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