I had a good experience at El Papi Real Street Tacos. The tacos are reasonably priced, with seafood…read moretacos costing slightly more than the beef and poultry varieties. Two tacos come in an order. You order your food at a kiosk. Many items are on the menu here. If conflicted about what to order, consider purchasing a sampler to try multiple items. There is plenty seating in the dining room and the customer service is good.

Looked good but the beef wasn't seasoned as I expected. To me it was a on the expensive side for 3…read moretacos. Plus 6% service charge - not cool. Staff was friendly.

I really like "The Spot" venue which hosts several restaurants include Korean Taco aka Kotaco. I…read morewas fortunate to be treated to the Korn-Dog by my colleague. It was fluffy , crispy, cheesy, and had a mild flavor. The batter had a light sweetness and was not too dense to eat. I enjoyed having it without a dipping sauce. The spicy mayo dipping sauce does have a slight bit of heat and paired really well with the bulgogi bowl. The bulgogi bowl was very nice. I opted for beef only though the featured dish offers beef and chicken. The beef was very tender and flavorful. The cucumber, corn, kimchi, kale, and bulgogi sauce was just the right combination. Next time I'll ask for extra kimchi and cucumber. The bowl was not too heavy while eating despite being plentiful. It's enough to share with a friend or eat by yourself. I do feel you get a good value for your money. The bowl cost $13.99 and the Korn-Dog in this configuration totaled $4.49. The area is very open and modernized. It is a shared restaurant space as a whole with a bar in the middle of the venue. To my understanding there are events held which I'll cover in my review of "The Spot". Ideal time to visit here to avoid crowds will be before 5-6 pm and likely weekends. From what I've gathered the government building and WMATA employees appeared as primary customers during business hours. Afterwards during happy hours and evenings should attract more locals and visitors trying something new. You can use the kiosk to place your order and pay to minimize your interaction with the employees or to avoid long lines when applicable. It offers touch-less payment that connects to your digital wallet. Overall experience 4.2 out of 5

I came here on a whim this week to grab lunch. There are around 6 restaurants inside the Spot but…read morethis menu intrigued me the most. I got a chicken and beef bulgogi bowl - 6/10 - sounded interesting enough but the execution was off. It tasted ok but felt old if that makes sense. Was definitely one of the healthier alternatives but it didn't wow me. Service was fast and the food was hot just didn't seem fresh. I'd come back but maybe try tacos instead.

I love me some Silvestre's because it's always a hit. Always full of flavor and they don't skimp…read moreyou on the meat. The employees are patient and professional.I pretty much always order the same thing, mixed fajitas with rice and black beans. The place is clean however the parking lot still sucks but it's better than the old building they had across the street. The food here tastes better than a lot of sit down Mexican restaurants and it's more reasonable. They do have indoor seating if you want to done in. I would recommend calling in your order for faster service, as they do tend to be busy most of the day. I'm not sure if this is a female owned establishment but I only see all women working at this location. They do have an app now - which they didn't before. Remember to order through the app because you can't gain point or rewards using your receipt after a purchase. It seems as if you can only get rewarded for your purchases if you pls e your order through the app.

After reading the reviews I understand why there are so many negatives about the service. My order…read morewas taken right away and I was told 10 minutes. After 30 minutes later I had to go up to the register and ask the gal that took my order if it was ready. I think she might've been new cause she really didn't know what she was doing. She looked around and read back to me a ticket which was what I ordered. Nobody was calling out order numbers or anything?! Now, if I had not approached the registers and asked about my meal how long would I have had to stand there before someone noticed? I might've been there all day cause no one even acknowledged me at any point in time if those 30 minutes I sat there. The food was very mediocre. Don't waste your money here. Take that drive to a different tex mex place.

Years ago, behind U Street Music Hall (RIP), there used to be a taco spot in a row home called El…read moreChilango. It used to be the spot for me and my friends to grab a quick bite and everything about it was exceptional: who can say no to super affordable yet authentic street tacos served on paper plates. Sadly, it closed. Last night, I think I stumbled across a taco spot to finally take the wheel from our dearly missed El Chilango. Taqueria Al Lado is very no frills and a tiny spot, but it has tacos that make your heart sing. My friend recommended the Al Pastor so I got that with a chicken taco as well. Both were super flavorful, fatty, but really fresh and well balanced. The key here is simplicity and they do it perfectly. Each taco was about $4 or $5 if I remember correctly, so it's a great spot to grab food if you're trying to ball on a budget. We got the guac, too, which was good but not life changing; the fresh chips, however, were spot on. As far as service goes, we went on a Friday and it was super busy, but there were plenty of servers if we needed something (just had to be vocal). I will definitely be coming back!

I stopped in here as I walked home from an appointment on H street because the music was great and…read morethe smells were even better. The ordering process was very easy. I picked a spot and was quickly approached by one of the several servers to place my order. I ordered two tacos, rice, and a beer. The food came within ten minutes and was hot. The vegan birria taco was delicious. It was a mishmash of veggies and tasted amazing. The fish taco was good, but the vegan option was my favorite. I had hoped the rice would be seasoned, but it was just white rice. The overall restaurant vibe was very fun with loud music. It was crowded but there were still several tables available. Checkout process was easy as well. A happy little find I will be sure to come back to.

Beautiful location, flawless and kind service, and quite possibly the best tacos I've ever had and…read moreI'm from south texas.

Go like now :) Margs…read morealways fresh and tasty! Loved the Kale salad The oyster taco is my favorite! Glad it's now a consistent taco on the menu. Kids steak quesadilla - needed a bit more cheese but good!

The lady was super friendly, and even though I couldn't make up my mind, she was extremely patient…read more I ordered the shrimp burrito with steak and chorizo, and it was delicious! And massive! It's a true burrito baby sized portion. Plus the prices we're extremely reasonable.

Had a chance to visit this food truck yesterday was told by several people do not get the Beria…read moretacos so I ventured out and got the steak taco salad. I was presently surprised it was very good a little wet on the lettuce, but I believe that was from the beans But overall, the service was good. The food was tasty. I will have to give it another try just to see if something else on the menu is as good. Ambience, it's a food truck at Tanger outlet so you make your own

El Bebe is my go to for nearly everything; takeout, happy hour, friends visiting or big…read moregroup......I'm going to el Bebe. Even their chips are not run of the mill; seasoned with some sort of light paprika blend. Great choices of salsa a can't miss queso and fresh guac. Their happy hour is lively with great food and drink specials. If Tacos are your things the Tuesday Happy Hour is when they change it up for Taco Tuesday. Drinks are fun and on the stronger end. The major thing I appreciate here is they are able to tell me what is vegetarian friendly and not. The BEST part is they are willing to make substitutions and charge me less than the meat offerings.

Looking for a happy hour fat and Navy yard is always a hit or miss but luckily we made this one…read morejust in time and the waiter was super informative about getting our order in before happy hour Ended. to make sure that we were good and can still get the same price. He made sure everything came out nice and cooked well. Flavors were lovely, atmosphere was really authentic and fast paced. They do have a bar which was a plus, but we sat at the booth. The flavors of the tacos were pretty good and the prices were good too, so I'll be back for another visit .

First time ordering from Bartaco. Decided to go in and place a takeout order of two rice bowls,…read morechips and guacamole. The service was very friendly. The hostess greeted me and asked if I'd ever been to the restaurant before. She directed me to the back counter where I was able to review the menu and place my order. The server at this register was also very nice. I liked the texture of the rice bowls and everything was cooked well. However, the portions for everything were smaller than I expected for the price. Bartaco offers items with mushrooms, falafel, and cauliflower. However I think it would be great if they could offer something with tofu as there is not a protein option for vegans. The chips and guacamole were decent but nothing special. Interesting that the chips come as large pieces instead of as individual chips. I'd maybe stop in again if I was nearby but I'm not sure I'm eager to return.

The patio is nice on those warmer days. Drinks, food, and people watching. I've been to many of…read morethese types of places in DC. Sophisticated tacos were good but smaller. My half of chicken was ok. Just grilled and needed lots more seasoning and maybe a side should come with it. The trio was good. The drinks I had weren't strong enough. They had just introduced the toast software so there were plenty of glitches but they more than made up for all of the problems. Much appreciated!

1/4 Chicken, dark meat 9/10 Chicken was moist and flavorful…read more Rice 8/10 Fried plantains 8/10 Sauce was good too, on both the chicken and the rice.

First time here…read more Food/Drink: order up front type place. Displayed behind cases, everything. Looked amazing. It is considered fast food but they cook everything and it takes a few minutes but worth it. Bread and Apps: empanadas were amazing, and list was great. Dinning Area: Pretty large, and cramped. Prices: Relatively cheap. Small appetizer, entree, and a drink I got away for $30. Parking: Plenty of space, private lot. Bathrooms: Bathrooms were clean and smaller in size. Atmosphere: During the weekday Dinner rush, pretty busy, but not unmanageable. I did not wait long. Staff/Attendants: idk if it is a chain or stand alone. Awesome experience. 8/10

Tacobout tacos! I tried this place out for the first time about a week and a half ago and it was so…read moregood I had to come back and get more. My first trip I got 2 chicken and 1 steak taco and this time I got 3 steak tacos and dip. All of it was amazing! My total today came to $27 with drink but well worth it. The tacos are not shy with the meat. This is obviously a taco truck so it moves around but they have an instagram where you can keep up with them each day. I waited in my car for about 10 minutes for my food. The dip was good. I didn't get to finish it, saving it for later. The little orange sauce is amazing too! Idk what it's called. The guy working jokingly said they might start selling it. I would buy it! In short, I will be back!!

A taco food truck jumped in my DM, & told me to come check them out. So...I did!! Full…read moredisclosure...they didn't know who I was nor what I was doing...REVIEWING!! One of 2 Birria taco spots in this area...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @_tacos_r_us . Location Reviewed: 2912 Ritchie Rd., District Heights M.D. . Menu Includes: Birria Beef, & Chicken Tacos. A Jerk Salmon, Shrimp, Steak, & Veggie Tacos. Chips n Queso, Consumé, & Canned Beverages. . Items Reviewed: Their Chicken Birria Tacos (3 tacos with shredded chicken, cheese, onions, a beverage inside a flour tortilla $12). LIKE THAT!! Large, fully packed, well seasoned with a juicy consumé!! Their Beef Birria Tacos (3 tacos with shredded beef, cheese, onions, a beverage inside a flour tortilla $15). STAMP!! Meaty, bursting with flavor, toasted tortilla...SCRUMPTIOUS!! Their Jerk Salmon Taco (with chopped salmon, cheese, jerk sauce, corn tortilla, & a chipotle aioli $6.50). STAMP!! Not overly spicy, a tinge of sweetness, meaty, PERFECT!! Their Shrimp Taco (griddled shrimp with cheese on a large corn tortilla $5.50). LIKE THAT!! Well seasoned shrimp, cheesy, and toasty!! Their Steak Taco (with chopped steak, cheese, & onions on a corn tortilla $5.50). DELICIOUS!! Tasty, full of steak, but needed a tad bit more seasoning. . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Plentiful . Music: YouTube: Backyard '1997 Pockets & Sockets . Recommendations: Their Beef Birria, Chips n Dip, & Salmon Taco are YEAH!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews