I arrived at the restaurant around 12 PM on a Tuesday. The tables were mostly full, but the patio was empty and the turnover at tables seemed fast. I waited in line to place my order and it took a bit for one family to order but after a few minutes I was in front. Their menu didn't explicitly seem to have the birria tacos listed but I had seen that they were available every Tuesday on their website and they had an article printed about the birria tacos so I asked. The cashier let me know they serve birria tacos everyday! So I placed my order for two tacos and a tres leches. I grabbed water and sat down, expecting that they'd call out my name, but they actually serve your meals directly to you which was very nice! Someone also came around to bring the hot sauce rack to my table which was very nice, as I was interested in trying these. Everything was delicious. I loved the birria tacos, and the spicy hot sauce added a nice touch without being overwhelmingly spicy. The tres leches cake was brought to me at the end of my meal, and it was sweet and moist! Definitely a place to stop by if you're in the area! read more

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Does Zocalo mean Joke in Spanish? It must as I was not impressed with this place at all. I did like that you could order different tacos in the combo. There was an 85 cent uncharge for shrimp and shrimp tacos are one of my favorites (al pastor being another in my top 100). It looked delicious but as I was eating, I realized there were only TWO shrimp in it... and they weren't big either. The Chorizo may have been the blandest (most bland) chorizo I ever had. It had zero redness and tasted like ground beef dusted chorizo spice (I think the Spice Girls kicked her out early, BTW). The chicken taco was decent and what you'd expect. For &17 for 3 tacos and can of Coke Zero, I was disappointed. I should have just gone to Sheetz for their 6 tacos for $6 instead. IYKYK! ;) read more

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This visit was a miss. Usually really enjoy the tacos. This time we ordered enchiladas and the Barbacoa meat was so salty, It was barely edible. Strangely, the guacamole on the side was just as salty. We have been there are multiple times and I've had the Barbacoa in tacos and it was never that salty. did comment to the staff they need to adjust the seasoning it really ruined the meal. Normally great hope this just was an off day. read more

very delicious and affordable tacos. I got the steak and beef barbacoa tacos and they were fantastic. It was flavorful and balanced - each taco came with a radish which was refreshing to have on a taco. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Outdoor seating is available, which is great for when the weather gets cool. read more

Taco Zocalo - 3 Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

The service was fast. Ordered three steak tacos. I would say they were average. For the cost of 12.90. It was a little expensive for what you get. No real ambiance. Just a few tables. read more

Taco Zocalo - Three steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

The best place to get tacos in the area, in my opinion. They are always so fresh and can never go wrong with any taco. All of them are yummy. The toppings are perfect. The taco size is very good. In always prefer the corn taco over the flour ones. There is a nice bite to it. My favorite are fish and chicken tinga. This time I also tried the tres leches. I was so pleasantly surprised. It was one of the best I had in a long time. Not too soggy or overly sweet. This is my goto place for tacos. N I always recommend it to friends. Finally I remembered to take pictures and got a chance to do a review here. :) read more

Taco Zocalo - Three Tacos - 2 fish and a chicken tinga - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Consistently delicious! Interior is comfortable with ample parking accommodation. Their menu is very extensive for the quality of tacos provided here. I've been here in the morning to late evening, and have yet to experience poor quality of service. read more

Taco Zocalo - Barbacoa tacos, steakTacos, shrimp taco on four tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Please hire competent people. If you order something make it the way someone asks you to make it not decide what to do it's ridiculous how downhill the service here has become read more

First time dropping in. I got takeout. The staff was very friendly. The beef barbacoa taco was my favorite. Will definitely be back.

Came in to get a takeout burrito and it was great! Tender meat and fresh ingredients, fast and friendly service, and the sit down area was nice and clean while I waited for my order (: definitely recommend trying it out! read more

Came here for lunch and the tacos were so good. Fresh cilantro and onions added a nice touch. The salsa they give on the side had a great kick to it. Staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. Definitely a new go to taco spot for me. read more

Taco Zocalo - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Great food! Great owners! Awesome head chef! The staff are always polite and professional.

We came here on a Saturday lunch time with some friends. There was a self ordering option which was what we opted for. The ambiance was clean & casual! There was a good amount of seating inside, but each table accommodated around 4 people? We ordered tacos(Tinga, grilled chicken, bbq brisket, steak, grilled fish), rice &beans, chips&guac, elote corn & churros between me and my husband. FOOD tacos: The fillings of the tacos were basically the same--greens, guac, cheese, pico, crema? Out of the tacos we liked the bbq brisket the most! It was the most flavorful of the proteins. We liked the tinga the least--it tasted dark meat chickeny if you know what I mean... our friend also did not love her chicken tinga. All of the tacos ended up tasting kind of similar since all the toppings were the same. 3.5/5 Chips & guac- chips were solid. Not too thin and had a nice crunch with not too much or too little salt. The guac was fantastic! It was sooo creamy and velvety almost ganache like? But also had a good bite from the tomato and onions. I loved that it was Not too acidic (don't like sour guac). I might like this more than chipotles guac? 5/5 Rice & beans- both seasoned well! Flavorful. Not mushy 4/5 Elote- Delicious, tastes like elote. It wasn't drenched in mayo, which I liked. 4/5 Churros- these were underwhelming for me. I liked the actual churros, but not the filling inside. I think it was supposed to be dulce? But it tasted like super sweet and artificial--not a fan! At least it was cooked well. 2/5 I generally enjoyed everything I ate here. Some things were better than others. But what I appreciate is how fresh everything tasted! But honestly, my favorite thing about this meal was the house hot sauces! My fav was definitely the pineapple habanero and jalepeno one. read more

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I gave Taco Zocalo four stars, mostly for the cleanliness of the restaurant, the ease of ordering, and the service with a smile from all the staff members. They all did a great job last night. As for the tacos, I think they were good, maybe not great. I thought this place might be great because the chips and salsa we ordered were good- the salsa actually had a little spice to it, a little bit of heat, which is more than you find in many places nowadays. Between my wife and me we ordered four different kinds: Chicken tinga, grilled chicken, steak, and ground beef. I think the ground beef was probably the best because it had some seasoning and the flour tortilla was good. We ordered the other three on corn tortillas and those tortillas were really good, they were firm enough not to get soggy and leak, but still flexible enough to truly wrap around the good stuff inside. For me, the biggest problem with the tacos was they lacked flavor. I felt like I was back at the old Tortilla Factory restaurant that used to be in Herndon, which I always referred to as "Mexican for seniors" because there was no salt, pepper, or spice in that food, and that's how I found this place. I honestly could not tell the difference between the chicken tinga and the grilled chicken, and if the texture of the steak wasn't different than chicken, I wouldn't have been able to tell that apart either. I don't think I have ever wanted to salt a taco before, but last night I wanted to salt three of them. Nothing on the taco gave it a different taste, I would have killed for a green pepper I think. Listen, I don't like my food to burn my lips and throat, but I do like some kind of flavor, be it salt, garlic, or heat...just...something. The tacos were not small as you see in many of these places, so we were filled up on two tacos each, which is good. The prices are as reasonable as you can get these days without going to Taco Bell instead. Anyway, I think Taco Zacolo has a promising future, I just hope they give their food a kick, or put salt and hot sauce on the tables. read more

Wanted to grab a quick bite. We found this local gem while running errands. Tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas and salads. I had a shrimp and chicken ting taco (shrimp taco was devoured before I snapped a picture:) The tacos were packed full of flavor and I topped mine with a pineapple sauce, which was so yummy! I concluded my meal with some fresh churros. This place is awesome! Moderately priced and the food is great! I can't wait to come back and try something else. read more

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I ordered steak taco; they gave me shredded beef tacos. Sad clown on the register don't like my kind; good for him. He knows what he can do. Nope ; not again. I'll retry Reston, maybe Sterling but not this locale. read more

I got the elotes side ($4.50) which they brought as an appetizer. Very yummy. For my main dish, I ordered the 3 tacos mix n' match ($10.89). I got one chorizo (not as tasty as I had imagined but good), one bbq brisket (very delicious), and 1 ground beef (solid - really just checking this out for my son). I had all the toppings except guacamole. As you can see in the photo, they "double" the corn tacos. You can also get flour tacos and they have several other protein choices that I'll sample next time. My friend had elotes as well, 2 tacos (grilled chicken and fish - which is grilled not fried - and rice. She enjoyed her meal as well. Even though this is a fast food-type place (order at the counter), the staff was very kind, bringing our order to the table and picking up our baskets at the end. We'll definitely return read more

Taco Zocalo - Elites - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Deliciousness - 4.5/5 Happiness - 4/5 I'm usually not impressed by high-end fast-casual taco joints like this (particularly after living in AZ and getting to go into low-end fast-casual authentic joints that would blow these kinds of places out of the water). But Zocalo delivers the goods! I got three tacos - Chicken Tinga, Beef barbacoa and fish. They do NOT skimp on the meat, you'll be sure to get protein with every bite. They also load it with toppings, so you'll never get a bite of just taco shell. That said, these were some of the freshest and most delicious corn tortillas I've had in ages. They remained sturdy and had a pleasing crunch to them. I also really enjoyed the hot sauces. The sauce wasn't runny, it was chunky and fresh. Each of the three (regular, extra hot, and verde) had distinct tastes, which I appreciated. And none of the hot sauces overwhelmed the tacos themselves. My wife got a chicken chimichanga. It was a bit too cheesy, but otherwise pretty good. And you definitely get a bang for your buck, as the chimichanga and assorted sides lasted two meals for her. Finally, I've got to mention the guacamole. It was so good, I got a separate order to go. I liked the decorations for the space, including an enormous mixer on display. The staff was very slow and also had to be asked multiple times for things (like to go box, napkins, hot sauces). The drink machines were also out of order, so I was left pretty thirsty. Still, if you want top notch Mexican food for a GREAT value, this is the place for you. read more

Taco Zocalo - Don't let the tacis distract you from the chimichanga! - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

If I could give no stars at all, I would do that. I took my family who were visiting from El Salvador to eat here, we ordered tacos and two beers, and were asked for passports just because we were "not locals" even though my sister showed an ID with her age. We were told that non locals need more than an ID and we had to show passports according the "law." When I asked to provide the law number the server couldn't provided this info. What happened was a result of poor ownership, leadership and management. Here's the kicker, this never happened when my husband and I went there. We enjoyed going to this restaurant but no more. We will never go back to this place nor recommend this place. read more

I got the Birria tacos- I'm guessing they're a special menu item on Tuesdays. It came with the soup and was delicious to dip the tacos in and eat! The meat was tender and juicy. I got onions and cilantro added on. The two tacos came with one lime and hot sauce. The tables had other hot sauces available, such as the green sauce. Overall, it was yummy! read more

Taco Zocalo - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

It was first time for me and my family to enjoy this place . Everything is on point. Good portion. Easy parking, nice server and fast service read more

MEXICAN / ASHBURN, VA / 09-01-20 / TAKE-OUT DINNER +The Birria Tacos were pretty good except it had a mixed shredded cheese on top, which I was not expecting and gleaned a more fusion cuisine vibe from this fast casual restaurant. The birria dip was a nice flavorful broth, full of umami. +Outdoor seating is available. -The Shrimp Burrito had like 3 shrimp inside, and the rest of the portion was fairly small for the price. -The cheese quesadilla was meh. -No loyalty rewards program. -The cashier dude was not friendly and borderline rude. -There was no social distancing measures in place. Large groups with tables side by side. -The front of the house operations could definitely use some improvement. (Take a look at the way Cava, Chipotle, or even the way Potbelly's runs their operations/business.) What We Ordered: '1 3 Birria Tacos 9.89 '1 Burrito with Shrimp and Guac 11.89 '1 Cheese Quesadilla 6.00 6% Food Tax Total: 29.45 Overall Summary: I will probably have to venture out to https://www.lachinapoblana.net/ (Manassas, VA) for my taco fix. DM/PM any other taco joints to check out, please! read more

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The best tacos around? There are a lot of places to choose from, but this one never disappoints.

Wow! I'm blown away! Amazing flavors explode in your mouth with every bite here!!! This is certainly not your average taco place. The tacos are irresistibly delicious. They are made with fresh ingredients, clean, and simply delectable. The place is impeccably clean and they have outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and I learnt that this place is owned by a gourmet chef! This explains the unique blend of flavors I have not experienced with a taco before. We tried the elote- corn on the cob, cooked well but still moist, covered in spices and grated queso. It was wonderful. I had three tacos: beef barbacoa, chicken tinga and chicken bbw. All were great! I highly recommend all. All items are halal, even the home made beef chorizo! This place is awesome and if you have t had one of their taco's, you're missing out! read more

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Back for another visit! But this time got my friends to try some of their tacos ~ as well as be my hand models for my foodie pics We each got the 3 Tacos Mix n' Match. The tacos you can choose from are (the ones we ordered are highlighted!): BBQ Barbacoa* Chicken Tinga* Grilled Chicken Steak* BBQ Brisket* Fish* Shrimp Chorizo Veggie You choose the type of tortilla you want (corn or flour), and the tacos additionally comes with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and cabbage! The tacos tasted even better than I remember, and look at how colorful they are! Loaded with flavor, in addition to the lime and sauce. Also, if you've seen my old post about Taco Zocalo, then you know that I LOVE THEIR ELOTES creamy, sweet, and flavorful. I just love the spices and seasoning you can easily just order online! If you have your text alerts on for your order, they tell you what time to expect your order to be ready so that you know when to head on over to pick up the food super convenient and quick ~ read more

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Ok. I'll say 5 stars. But I've only been once. But that one trip I had their chimichanga and a couple tacos. I had enough to know that this place is legit. Their chimichanga meal is a perfect plate and serving. I got the beef and the wife got the chicken. I got the chicken on the tacos tho and I can tell you that their chicken tinga is special. I would get that meat again in a heartbeat for their tacos. I know their menu is limited. But I would be interested in trying everything over a period of time to see if anything is better than their chimichanga. read more

Taco Zocalo - Two Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Best "real" tacos I've ever had in VA. And you absolutely can't beat the price for the quality of the food. Everything is spot on and you can tell the employees care about their place of employment, the service and quality. Thx for an amazing experience. I would say I'd return, but I've already returned 3 times since finding this spot. Both Ashburn & Reston read more

This was our first time at this particular location, and I actually liked it much better than the other ones (Chantilly and Reston). The customer service was great, and I loved how the place didn't reek with smell like the other two locations. This location is newer---with both indoor and outdoor seating. There is a good amount of indoor seating available, which is also a big pro. The tacos are fantastic---but what draws me into Taco Zocalo is their hot sauces, especially their pineapple habanero hot sauce! Oh my goodness, it's soooo good! Not only it has the right amount of kick, but you can really taste the pineapple, mango...the fresh tropical fruits that just blends so well altogether. Their grilled chicken, bbq brisket (a little on the sweeter side), fish, chicken tinga, and steak tacos are really one of the best in the Northern Virginia area. If a girl who lives all the way in Alexandria drives a great amount of distance to get some tacos, you should know that it must be legit! Side Note: 1. Don't judge by the looks--the tacos may look small but they are surely packed with a good amount of protein and will get you full. You do have the option of getting either flour or corn tortillas--I always opt for flour whereas my husband always gets the corn (shows that they are both really good, lol). 2. Guac is a part of the topping without any additional charge. You should ask to hold the guac if that's not your preference---but I think their guac makes the taco extra tasty! 3. You can purchase their hot sauces (in a bottle) for $10. It's a bit pricey despite how delicious it is, which is why we still haven't pulled a trigger in buying a ten-dollar bottle. And no, the bottle is not huge. 4. The restaurant is self-order but they bring out the food to your table. And they do have water dispenser with cups available. Price: $$ read more

HOLD THE GUAC!!! Good food, made fresh to order. I love the shrimp tacos and the grilled chicken salad. The staff is always friendly and the dining area, clean. There are MANY flavorful options to choose from, but let's talk about the GUAC!!!! When I paid extra ($2) for guacamole, I was NOT expecting this (see photo attached). Obviously it didn't stretch very far. Not a deal breaker, but definitely worth noting. Next time, hold the GUAC!! read more

Taco Zocalo - Grilled chicken salad, with a hint of guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Taco Zocalo has great food, excellent portion sizes and awesome staff. I particularly love their salsa, which you can tell is custom made, as it's slightly different but equally delicious every week. They have a TON of options for proteins and every flavor of Jarritos you could possibly want. They have indoor and outdoor seating at their Ashburn location, which is nicely shaded for hot summer days. The staff is super friendly; I go once a week and we're on a first-name basis at this point! They also have another location in Reston, though I haven't been there. I think their food is well differentiated from some of the other, more popular, taco places in the area. Give it a try! read more

I have pretty high standards when it comes to Mexican. I come from a part of the country where it's readily accessible and often incredibly good so I'll admit I wasn't sure what to expect when k walked into this place to try their food. It was much better than expected. The churros were some of the best I've ever had anywhere. The service is good. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

Taco zocalo is definitely my favorite taco spot in Loudoun County. Anybody that I have introduced to this place has also had great things to say. On Tuesdays and Sundays, they have their birria taco special. These are so good I always order them if it happens to be one of those days. The consume that is paired with these is really flavorful. Their other tacos are really tasty as well. My next favorite is the brisket taco. The brisket is a bit sweet and works well with their hot sauce. There's something about their tacos that no matter if its piping hot or room temperature, it is still good. The in house hot sauce is superb. They sell it by the bottle and although it's expensive, $10 for one, I think it's worth it. Highly recommend you come and try this place out. Highly recommend this place read more

For the 5th time Taco Zocalo was amazing!! We got 2 sets of 2 tacos and a bowl. Everything was absolutely delicious, and made just like requested. The staff there is so nice and the food is ready in 15 minutes. One of my top favorite restaurants!!! read more

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Best taco spot in the area. Hands down. They have great Customer service along with Ali the manager who treats me and others like first class. Food quality is amazing. Anyone I take there, absolutely love it. read more

So pissed at these folks. I have spent HUNDREDS of dollars here and I always have ONE simple request. "Could you give me a couple extra pieces of lime." They have NEVER - NOT ONCE given me an extra lime - EVER. The first couple times, it wasn't a big deal. Then the next several times it was a little annoying. Tonight - I asked three times when placing my order to include a couple extra limes - NO EXTRA LIMES!!! These folks are absolutely incompetent. Absolutely INCOMPETENT! I will NEVER EVER spend another cent here. Loyal customer for well over a year, but I have had it!!!! read more

Fabulous tacos! We got the three tacos with ground beef and a taco salad with barbecoa to go. I was concerned about the salad, but they took the time and trouble to put the hot barbecoa and black beans in a separate container than the delicious greens. When I got home and put it together it was delicious! read more

Taco Zocalo - Indoor seating area - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

I stayed down here for work. I took my workers here multiple times. Each time was so good. Service is awesome the food is awesome. Highly recommend. read more

Tacos were so good. They had an outdoor patio area to sit. The staff was a nice and the food came out very quickly. Birria tacos are only on tuesdays. read more

I liked this place. Very friendly. It's not fancy but when you want a taco you need a taco and this is a good place for that. Artisan tacos go to senior Ramones, el Salvador Go to Cerrito's Pupuseria but you want good fast tacos everyday come here. The lamb was real good and I really liked the corn tortillas. Plus is you can sit outside by the fountain. read more

Taco Zocalo - Mixed tacos - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

I went to Taco Zocalo today for the first time with two friends and was not disappointed. One friend and I both got the birria tacos, which were absolutely delicious. They were so flavorful, the meat was incredibly tender and the broth for dipping was rich and wonderful. Our other friend got two tacos with ground beef, which she said were also delicious. The restaurant has nice decor but was smaller and more self-serve than I expected. They do bring your food to your table but you order at the counter and get your own water, which is fine. I'm not a big fan of the overhead fluorescent lighting and the acoustics are a bit lacking (if you go at a busy time it may be challenging to hear your companions) but those are my only small complaints. The food is absolutely delicious and I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more