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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?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    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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    I highly recommend their pork belly sliders and frozen margs for happy hour. The nachos with pork is a solid option

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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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    4.2(48 reviews)
    0.3 miTenleytown

    Takeout review! I…read morewas craving some nachos and stumbled upon this place. Well, I'm so glad that I did because the food speaks for itself! El Bacho Nachos with grilled chicken. These nachos were DELICIOUS! The nachos cheese sauce took it over the top but the other toppings and the grilled chicken were all chefs kiss! It's the kind of nachos that you want to share but you're also enjoying too much to share. Al pastor taco with spiced pork and pineapple on a soft taco. This was FANTASTIC! The pineapple helped cool down the heat from the spiced pork but both flavors were perfectly paired together. Delicious! Overall both of my items were excellent. Not sure how it looks in person but the goal is now to visit and grab some more of their nachos and tacos. Packaged well for delivery with a few sauces on the side and a coupon for the next order. I'm a new fan! I love a good nachos and tacos so I was happy to stumble upon this.

    Happy hour review I…read moresit at the bar and the service is great! Even got to chat with the chef once while it was slow which was cool. The happy hour food options are filling and affordable. Drink options are standard but you can get a variety of marg flavors which is nice and different than what most places offer. It has one of the later happy hours ending at 7 which I love. You don't have to sneak out of work early to catch it lol. It can get packed so go early!

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    Taqueria El Jalapeno - Asada taco

    Taqueria El Jalapeno

    4.2(41 reviews)
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    Omg this place is SOO GOOOD!!!…read more I like the queso! It's thin but good. The guacamole is very fresh! The elote is also pretty good! The churros are so good!! I'm very happy with them. They taste like my favorite churros that I've been looking to replace (I moved). It's really hard to find a churro I actually like and this is one of them. The burrito was delicious! The birria and carne asada tacos were good! Very juicy and filling! The tortillas are also really good! Everything is extremely fresh and filling. They give you a lot of chips. I'd def come here again!!!

    Noted this Taquería El Jalapeño food truck location within the parking lot in front of Farm Women's…read moreMarket and thought I'd give it a try after noting their wide selections of authentic meat and Mexican dish options. While normally opting for tender Beef Tongue (Lengua) I can get it, this was the first time I saw lamb, specifically Lamb Barbeque (Barbacoa de Borrego) on any Mexican menu, so decided to try it out in a corn tortilla Quesadilla. It arrived freshly prepared not as a flat quesadilla I'm accustomed to, but more like two giant tacos. (See pic.) This sizable portion came with a red and green salsas, so I tried one on each. Both were good additions, but the red one cleared my sinuses! Definitely recommend El Jalapeño! Look forward to a future visit to Bethesda to trying something with their tongue the next

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