Taco Rico

Delicious birria pizza. My coworkers and I have ordered this a few times and have never been…read moredisappointed. Tender beef, good flavor, and we love the broth/sauce they serve with it. EASY website ordering. COMPETITIVE pricing. FAST delivery. TWO THUMBS UP across the board. FYI: Their strawberry lemonade is also worth the purchase! Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion about the birria pizza or anything else you try. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp.

Birria pieza was pretty big but the birria itself wasn't as good as I've had before. The horchata…read moreand tamarindo drink was pretty. I wouldn't get it again but if someone else bought it I may eat it.

Inside

Pizza barria

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Taqueria La Placita

4.0(346 reviews)

0.3 mi

It had been 12 years since my last visit, and over a decade later--this place did not disappoint…read more On our way out to enjoy the weather, I stopped in with my cousins and we ate very well. We shared the corn, which was perfectly sweet and tangy, ordered three lemonades, and tried a handful of tacos. The taco de lengua was tender and moist without being fatty, the barbacoa was savory with just the right hint of sweetness, and the carne asada was hearty, meaty, and full of flavor. We wrapped things up with a flan that was creamy and custardy--exactly how it should be. The packed parking lot says it all about this place's popularity. Don't miss out.

This place is ALWAYS poppin'. This taqueria has been here for years! I can't think of many times…read morewhen this place isn't packed, busy, or having multiple parking spots open. There are definitely a variety of taco choices. I haven't been unsatisfied yet. There is a small eating area inside away from the bottleneck area where people order and pick up their food but I don't think I'd ever want to eat inside since it's way too busy and the ambiance would be too hectic for me to deal with. There are other choices of sides or extras like maíz loco (corn on the cob with a variety of toppings like mayo, catsup, crumbled cheese, tajín...your choices), dried pork rinds, chicharrón (chewier and crispy version of the pork rinds), atole (hot, masa-based beverage made from corn dough, water or milk, sweetened with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla). There are quick desserts to go too. I would highly recommend ordering ahead so you can get in and out or figuring out the less congested times. I've come during the dinner rush hours time but hadn't been planning on getting it ahead of time. I definitely recommend this place and will continue to come back.

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Los Laureles

4.0(7 reviews)

3.2 mi

I had not eaten sopa de mondongo for many, many years until my mom randomly stopped in here and…read morebrought some home. It was so good! The tripe was tender and full of flavor from the broth. There was plenty of yuca (cassava) and corn to add even more heartiness to the soup. With warm tortillas as a squirt of lime, it was the perfect comfort food to warm my bones on a freezing January night.

I truly love their sopa de mariscada. I order it my way and it's always consistent. All the girls…read morewaitresses are super friendly. I cannot say anything negative about this local restaurant.

Sopa de mondongo/ beef tripe soup

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Cielo Rojo

4.5(639 reviews)

4.7 mi

Oh emmm geee. The newly added hoja santa short rib taco with the most amazing mole was enough to…read moremake me close my eyes, dance to no music, and hum to the heavens. Service is pretty much always good, and it's a beautiful restaurant. A plea to the owners: keep this dish on the menu, but also bring back the short rib entree. Short rib is their hidden gem. Just incredible.

Great Vegan Options (4.25/5)…read more Cielo Rojo is in an awkward location, sandwiched between a firehouse and a car shop. However, their food drives many customers to their doors. My family and I were looking for a new and different Mexican place with lots of vegan options and Google search showed me Cielo Rojo. I was happy to see a dedicated vegan menu and some excellent reviews so we gave it a try. Overall we were pleased with the unique menu but thought the flavors could have been elevated. Food (1.75/2) - most of the picks we had were great but some were lacking.... Flavor. The pan y macha butter was pleasantly a great start to the evening. Though the bread could have been a little softer, the macha butter wasn't overwhelming. The queso fondito could be skipped, there wasn't anything special and in fact I wouldn't order it next time. The guacamole was fresh and herby, however, there just wasn't enough of it in one order. I wouldn't recommend ordering two even for just two people. The street corn was a hit between my kids and my wife. They loved the sweet, tangy, and spicy corn that melted in their mouths. And the tacos were great as well. However, I felt the Gorditas under delivered for sure. I was expecting a flavor punch but received more of a chewy patty on a bland sauce. But if life could be thrown on it by additional fresh herbs and flavors. Drinks (1/1) - we only tried one cocktail and ordered a Mexican cola for our dinner but what we received was good enough to show they know their drinks. My drink wasn't under spiked or unbalanced, it went smoothly. The hibiscus flavor along with the spirit was showing boldly through the syrups. I wouldn't recommend ordering love to try another cocktail next time. Service (0.75/1) - I wish I could say the service was exceptional but there were times we were waiting too long for a service member to show up. They were friendly and polite but definitely could have had more touch points with us throughout the night. We sorta felt abandoned at times. Again, nothing much to complain but something to improve upon. Decor (0.75/1) - overall, it's a welcoming spot with art pieces of their heritage. However, there were lots of dusty sellables that probably should be removed from the dining floor. It didn't mix well with a great restaurant. Not sure if they really need to sell a rack of clothing right next to where we were sitting to be honest. In the end, the food was decent, unique, and welcoming to vegetarians so we would comeback again and give other items on their menu a try. Hopefully, flavor profile can be more prominent next time.

PAN Y MACHA BUTTER

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Come to mama, chicken tinga tostada!

Taqueria Los Primos - La Union Mall

4.6(36 reviews)

4.1 mi

I LOVE the big location for Taqueria Los Primos up in Laurel. It's my favorite in the whole region…read more I was SUPER excited to discover this smaller outpost closer to DC. I wish it had the fuller menu (their moles are great) but I'm happy that their tacos are available here!

This place is a hidden gym as it's located within a mall that from the street does not look like a…read moremall. I was working in this area and I had a taste for rolled tacos, so when I saw this place had Flautas, I had to try them. This place did not disappoint. The service was impeccable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There's plenty of seating on the inside, family-friendly, and their menu has a little bit of something for everyone to love. The 5 flautas were made fresh to order, were crispy and so delicious. It comes with a side of rice and black beans, which were also really good, but the star of the show were the Flautas. The chicken on the inside was tender and very flavorful. The meal comes with two sauces, a salsa verde and a salsa roja that tasted like it was adobo based and both complemented this dish well. I spent about 20 bucks, including the Jarritos fruit punch soda that I got as well. I will definitely be back here again to try some of the other menu options as I heard the barria dishes are also really good here. Highly recommend.

Birria Taco

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El Tapatio Sports Bar & Restaurant

3.6(77 reviews)

0.3 mi

I thought I had done a revue of this spot but I guess not! I would give them a 3.75 stars because…read moreof the amount of food that was really good and the server. The actual restaurant/bar drinks and bathrooms is the issue needs to definitely be updated. So back to the good part of the review: the food. Now I love me some Birria tacos and usually they are the size of a small corn tortilla...but not these! When she brought me out these ginormous (3) tacos I couldn't believe my eyes! They were the size of my open hand past my wrist! Now my pictures don't do them any justice because it took me 2-3 days to finish them and the side of Mexican rice which was also so big! So be aware that you will have food to take home for lunch or to eat later as I'm a grazer myself...lol. Now the margaritas were not good at all and tasted premade which for an authentic Mexican a spot as this seems to be should be a no-no! I did like the salsa that tasted homemade and asked if I could take a side of it home! As usual I love finding a diamond in the rough and this is definitely it! Great food and service horrible margaritas.

I visited this restaurant with a friend as a new spot to go to for a late night, Mexican food, and…read moreit did not disappoint. I really love the ambience of the restaurant where you have seating for both the bar (where you can enjoy music and pool) as well as the restaurant side where you can sit and dine or wait for a pick up order. The staff is great! I really enjoy the main hostess as they are very hospitable and accommodating. This evening, we sat at the bar and ordered lots of great food, especially the Birria tacos and quesadillas. The consume was just the right consistency! I will say that my only issue is that the bar does not have enough options for various types of drinks - were so being able to modify classic cocktails I definitely will be back and have been back to order carry out however eating and it's my preference.

Mix Fajitas

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BIRRIA TACOS, side of rice, chips and Guacamole Dip

La Michoacana

4.5(24 reviews)

1.5 mi

While at Lost Generation, we ordered food from La Michoacana, as their truck was outside, and…read morereally enjoyed it. I had a carnitas taco and some of the steak quesadilla. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I found the red sauce addictively good. I tried a bit of a friend's guacamole and that wasn't bad either. I'm definitely looking foward to returning to this truck.

When I say I used to LOVEEEEE this place. I mean it! we referred this place to SO MANY PEOPLE! The…read moretacos were so flavorful but now I can't even justify spending money on this place. I have been completely disappointed but the food after the first year I began eating here. I love the food hall and this was my go to spot. I wish they'd do quality control because this place used to SLAP

We have no photos of the actual food because it was so good we scarfed it down.

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Kids grocery store nuggets

Taqueria El Mexicano

3.8(72 reviews)

3.8 mi

Three points Cz they don't have any vegan option on menu but I'm also glad they made vegan tacos…read morefor me (wasn't that good though, more veggies would have been better) and vegetarian quesadillas for others. It's a cute lil Mexican restaurant, just don't have much vegan options, for some reason I thought they can make a lot of items without meat and dairy but maybe not.

Taqueria El Mexicano is one of many taquerias hidden within shopping centers in this area in…read moreMaryland. I stopped in for a Saturday lunch. Here's my experience: 1) Food: They have a full menu of tacos from pollo to carnitas and many other items like burritos. Even though Yelp directed me to the tacos, I ordered a carnitas burrito. I have no regrets. The burrito is stuffed with rice, buttery carnitas and veggies. It comes with a green salsa and a red salsa both with the right amount of kick. I added an orange can soda bringing my bill to $11. Not a bad deal at all! 2) Service: The staff are nice, but I did have to wait for 25 minutes for my burrito to go. There was a healthy flow of customers, but not that many to cause a delay. 3) Atmosphere: It's what you want in an authentic taqueria- decorations on the wall that take you to Latin America and simple tables. If you love a good burrito, check out this spot!

Storefront at end of strip mall

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View from the intersection. Just accross from Tic Toc Liquors

Little Miner Taco

4.0(636 reviews)

1.4 mi

Quick stop to enjoy lunch and the place was empty when I arrived except for the occasional take out…read moreorder. I'm thinking 4 tacos for $7.00; sure why not! We started with 4 and ended our order with 8 steak tacos. I understand inflation is driving up the cost of meat and keeping business open, that being said, their price point starts at $7 for each single steak taco. They were delish! This is a place to dress comfortably and not need to wait long to order. I later realized they actually do use self service kiosks which is convenient for busy low staffed operating hours.

I loved my first time here! It's off the side of the road and food comes out quickly. You can order…read moreoff of a tablet when you enter. Our guacamole was a little bit too icy, as it came right out of the fridge. The tacos, particularly the shrimp taco, were amazing. I could also eat 5 of their chicken quesadillas - absolute perfection. The tables and chairs could use a bit of freshening up but overall this place is a hit and I would definitely come back.

Inside

Single origin corn tortillas. Made-from-scratch in store!

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Birria Cheesesteak Sandwich. Limited Time Special

La Fondita

3.8(86 reviews)

0.5 mi

Listen up pricks, this establishment was here before Hyattsville went all pretentious…read more La Fondita is hidden in a neighborhood so you will never find this place unless you research Mexican restaurants in the nearby area (there are plenty in Riverdale) or you just happen to be running along Route 1 alternate or the Anacostia Trail. It's an actual house that turned into a restaurant. It looks like crap on the outside and look even worse on the inside. They are able to charge nothing because they don't give two shit about its interior... which is what I want from my Mexican restaurant. I would either get the tacos or the breakfast platters. It was all dank. Get anything.

The best tongue tacos. Everything is delicious and they are fast friendly and professional. It's…read moremy favorite

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9 years ago

The tacos are out of world. Truly delicious and truly Mexican! Was so glad I stopped by!

Diane M.

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7 years ago

Just not for me.

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