The DC Metro region isn't short on options to buy Birria Tacos. As I try the various spots my…read morelatest is Talkin' Tacos. These were great! I ordered on DoorDash and I got the Birria Tacos and a Strawberry Blue Lemonade. The tacos were great. Big and filled with meat and the consommé was flavorful! Would try again

Came here with my brother for dinner - we both have never been. We ordered the chicken tomato basil…read moreramen and Birria Mac and cheese, and a mangonada to try. Something special about their mangonada has lemonade added to it and much more tajin than chamoy. The ramen was eh - a 5/10. This is for those that really like tomatoes or want soup. It was too much for me after a couple of bites. One thing to note is that if you hate onions, let them know! Or else they will throw a heap of them on the bowl. Outside of the meal, I really enjoyed it and I would return to try another food option!

The service was super quick! There may have been a 10 minute wait between ordering our food and…read morebeing served which was perfect. We got the guacamole to start which was some of the best, and most flavorful, guacamole that I've had in DC. Being from Texas, I'm very particular about my street tacos. These were the closest I've gotten to Texas street tacos since I've been in DC, and I've been here for 2 years! The place is small and intimate but full of energy - great place for a happy hour with friends or a more casual date!

Solid local Mexican spot!…read more Food- shrimp dish was flavorful and tacos consistently good. Meats are prepared well and side dishes a great compliment. Drinks- hibiscus sangria and hibiscus margarita were refreshing and tasty. Vibes- great patio space

Rodrigo was great! I will definitely be coming back ! the food was delicious... thank you for such…read morea memorable experience

If you're looking for a place to grab tacos on the go, check out Taqueria Xochi. They have…read moremultiple locations located throughout the city. Your order is placed online and cannot be done at the counter window. I usually get a set of three street pork tacos. They are as good as it gets with the pork being cooked perfectly.

We sat at the bar and it was the best decision. We were so well taken care of! Dlena is one of…read morethose places that makes dinner feel special. It's a great place to go with friends, date night or solo. It's very intimate, dark and cozy. We came for the steak which was amazing but the star of the show for me was the branzino. I loved the sauces on the fish -the red side was my favorite. I was also super shocked at how good the carrots were! They were sweet and savory perfection. The crab guacamole was also delicious. Everything was so good! Can't wait for my next visit.

I've heard great things about dLeña so I decided to have my birthday brunch here. The decor was…read morebeautiful and there was plenty of space inside. They offered a bottomless food and mimosas option so that is what we ordered. Their brunch is a bit different from other bottomless brunches because they bring out everything on the menu to you instead of you picking. Everything I tried was good but there were some items I favored much more over others. I would likely visit again to try their dinner menu. The atmosphere was nice, the service was great, and the food was good. I also got a birthday treat.

Yum! As a gluten free gal, this was a slam dunk for me. The whole menu was gluten free! Honestly,…read morethe way it should be with mexican food. I tried three of the veggie tacos- mushroom, kale and potato, and eggplant. All delish! Thich tortillas that didn't disintegrate during delivery as well. I also got a mushroom quesadilla for a little comfort food and it was a great size for a side. Chips were pretty good, dip options were amazing. I also got a hibiscus tea and it was flavorful and wonderful. The meal was thoughtfully packed for delivery and I enjoyed the flavors and textures of everything a lot. No surprise that this place came highly recommended to me!

This quick but quality new find deserves a shout out!!…read more Food: Gluten free Mexican cuisine that can be made dairy free too! Score! I had sweet potato nachos with DF cheese; they were satisfying and had a unique sweetness. And it was the perfect size for lunch. Service: You order at counter, wait for them to call you, and then take your tray of food to your seat. Ambiance: cute! Clearly an old home. Extra searing upstairs if needed.

What an awesome "stumbled upon" discovery!…read more I was in Dupont and wasn't even particularly ready for lunch yet when the music coming from here called me in. The reggae music was giving me all of the good vibes, so out of curiosity I headed down the steps. Once inside, I discovered a cozy and casual little taco spot with some great offerings and a warm staff. I took a quick look at the menu and decided on a fish taco and a jerk chicken taco, with a Hawaiian shaved ice to-go. The tacos were actually pretty sizeable and at a reasonable price point. I love the fish taco, but the jerk chicken in the other taco was a little dry to me that day. Either way, I enjoyed my food and was GEEKED out when I walked out with my shaved ice. Loved everything about this place and will definitely return in the future!

Owner is very friendly! This is a great spot for a fun/cheap/quick dinner and I really enjoyed the…read moreshaved ice! That brought me back to being a kid in the summer.

Had a great time and dinner! Chicatana is unassuming and unpretentious, staffed with attentive…read moreservers who do an amazing job (water was always filled and empty plates removed quite efficiently). The decor is simple, no table clothes or frills but it does live up to 'fine cuisine' with excellent food and presentation (another subtle touch is if you leave the table, you return to a nicely folded napkin). We got nearly everything on the menu including all the desserts and Mexican hot chocolate (yum, lightly spicy and piping hot!) . As others have said their guacamole is excellent...do check the charges though bc they added salsa and chips to the tab which we did not order (they removed). Also, the first order of guac came with big bowl of chips, but none with the second order of guac- not a problem though because you do not go hungry. Portions are quite generous. We even tried the ants which was a fun novelty

This was the valentine's day 2026 stop. I had no idea it was in the area it was, but alas, we made…read morethe trek from lowly ballston anyway. After parking in the Giant parking garage (decent price), we walked the few blocks to the restaurant. We spotted it with the poster sign hanging up on the outer walls. Inside you head up the stairs and you're greeted by the host stand. We checked in and got our table, right at the window (hellya). There was a rose and a candle on the table (vday vibes) and we also received a vday specials menu. We landed on queso fundido to start and a cocktail each: prickly pear marg for her, a viva mexico for me. After fundido'ing it up, we ordered our entrees. We're simple folks it was a 2 carne asada tacos, 1 al pastor taco, 1 pescado taco, and 1 chicken quesadilla. Unfortunately we weren't bold enough to try the insectos. Food was great, drinks were great, service was great. You can pay your tab via Toast for no additional fee which was convenient. There are two, single use bathrooms in there too. Overall, solid spot.

We got takeout for a couple of friends - suadero tacos, champiñones tacos (pork), Al pastor, and 1…read morecod fish. I liked the suadero and the al pastor best. The elote was solid, with real queso fresco. We also ordered aguachiles with shrimp and it was prepared nicely though when the delivery came the bottom of the bag was soaked with aguachiles water/ citrus. The Jamaica agua fresca was nicely done as well. Overall for legit Mexican in the DC area and for delivery Al Lado was top tier.

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!

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!

solid tacos, good quality proteins and combinations, great and free salsa bar, my only gripe was…read moremultiple of the tacos fell apart with only a single tortilla order at the counter or on the touchscreen, lots of seating inside and out

One of my favorite places to have lunch in DC. Apapacho has indoor and outdoor seating and does get…read morebusy at times. Service is fast. I don't think I've ever waited longer than 10 minutes for my food. You order at the counter or by QR code and wait for your number to be called. If it's not too busy, they run plates out to customers. The interior is bright and inviting. I was happy when they opened inside of La Cosecha. My go to order is the Suadero tacos, Mexican coke, and chips & guacamole if I want to splurge. The tacos are delicious on their own but take them to the next level with the assortment of self serve salsas/sauces. My favorites are the ash habanero and the creamy habanero.