The service was excellent, but the Michelin tacos were ok...not that impressive and anything to write home about. I loved the corn and the fried fish taco and the pitcher of spicy marg was good! Nice fun little warehousey style spot! read more

EXPENSIVE! I got a steak burrito and quesadilla and it costed 28 dollars. I would not been mad if food was filling, but the quesadilla is the size of a taco and the burrito was full of coleslaw w/ very little steak. The taste was mid compared to other taco places : if your looking for good authentic mexican food; go to Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita(opened 24hrs) or just go to Chipotle Very disappointed with Tacombi. Shocked they have so many people , the fish tacos must be good. read more

There is a lot of parking houses nearby so you are good to go in terms of that. The place has a unique authenticity inside and makes you feel you actually are in a place way south of Arlington. I have had tacos here several times and the scampi and fish tacos are great. Never a miss, always a hit in terms the freshness and the taste. Perfect cooked with that extra crunch. Colorful and tasteful. Service can improve since it sometimes seems to not be well coordinated. Prices are high for food and it is European sizes, so do order more than you would normally do. I would still recommend to check it out read more

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Incredible! So authentic to the tacos I get in Texas. The quesadilla was odd that it was open when served but it was good! It was plenty of food for lunch and a good price. Nice decor that seems like a place in California. Really liked it and my friend said the birria was incredible. read more

Tacombi - Al Pastor Quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came to Tacombi for the pop up shop they were running in collaboration with Mexico City's Michelin star taco shop El Califa. I was excited to try the tacos that have received so much critical acclaim however I was a bit disappointed by it. I tried both the beef and pork tacos and felt both lacked flavor and warmth. I also found the specials to be a bit overpriced (~$15 for two small tacos). On the other hand the horchata and watermelon agua frescas were both fresh and tasty! We were still hungry since the tacos were pretty small so we ordered additional tacos off of Tacombi's standard menu. The Al Pastor tacos were definitely more dynamic and enjoyable. Despite the food missing the mark, the waitstaff were great and polite. We were sat immediately and had a comfortable table for 4. read more

Tacombi - Beef taco and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I really wanted to like it here, but unfortunately I most likely will not return. Came here before the dinner rush at around 5:45 with a group of 6 (including myself) We all waited a good amount of time for our food. Each person received their orders, except one. They had the audacity to charge us even though they never ended up bringing it out. Thankfully it was removed from the order. Other than that the tacos were decent. We were planning on a quick eat, but it ended up being almost an hour and a half waiting about 30 minutes for my horchata drink at the end. Not sure how they prepare it, but it definitely was NOT authentic. It tasted watered down with unfiltered Arlington tap. The only redeeming quality was the corn esquites which was filling and flavorful with a nice elote seasoning. If I were to make any suggestions to anyone trying to go here, go as early as possible for happy hour to avoid longer than usual service. read more

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I never write reviews but I felt the urge to talk about my experience, while I'm sitting in the restaurant. I came to Tacombi to celebrate Mothers Day with my Parents. Big disappointment. Let's start with the uncomfortable setting, my ssa hurts. I had the Agua de Jamaica, GROSS. I ordered the Steak Quesadilla it was the size of a taco and the meat wasn't seasoned at all. My parents ordered two tacos each. EVERYTHING came out at different times. I was done my food by the time my parents even received their food. My mother was so disappointed that I had to take her somewhere else to eat after. I'm not understanding the 4 star review. I will not be returning. Our server was great though. read more

Tacombi - Shrimp Taco - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Pretty good experience here. It was raining and the Water Park food options aren't covered so I stopped into here. Coming in, a lot of reviews commented on the service but I didn't feel like it was bad. Just order everything on that sheet of paper and things come to your table. The food itself wasn't necessarily visually appealing but the taste was great. I just ordered three tacos and a beer. I did notice happy hour prices aren't really outlined anywhere for whatever reason. Still a solid experience and the place has a cool aesthetic. Worth a try if you want to break away from the food kiosks nearby. read more

Tacombi - Carne Asada Taco. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Wow, what an amazing review for Taco Tuesday! I was absolutely famished after my site visit and while I was waiting for traffic to subside, Tacombi caught my eye and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Everything was absolutely phenomenal! My girlfriend and I indulged in the most delicious esquites, guacamole, baja fish taco, el pastor, and to wash it all down, a refreshing margarita...hold the salt, please! The highlight of our meal was definitely the margarita, esquites, and baja fish taco. That fish was so flaky, meaty, and full of flavor, it was truly a culinary masterpiece! The restaurant itself had a charming diner-style seating arrangement, complete with checkered floors and unique seating options. The vibe was very cool and laid-back, and our waiter was absolutely awesome and cute to boot! If only we had more time, we would have ordered even more delicious food and continued to drink the night away. They even offer happy hour specials, quesadillas, and other traditional dishes at a very reasonable price. And ladies, every table has a sturdy coat rack for your convenience! You can't beat the combination of cheap and tasty eats that you'll find here. So what are you waiting for? Go and enjoy! read more

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Already a favorite from Miami, I stopped by for dinner with a group of 3 other coworkers after a long day of traveling and meetings. It's close to the hotel I was staying, and a quick stroll near the new buildings in Arlington VA. On the way back, we even saw the Washington Monument! Like most spots of this cool chain, the place has a shabby chic beach town aesthetic. You write your order down on a slip of paper and within a few, your goodies are freshly made at your table. Our server was also nice enough to take a group picture of us. I started with their black beans and rice appetizer, tasty as always with a decent helping of black beans and the rice not overly sticky. The chips I borrowed from my colleague's order of chips and guac were nicely crispy. Next up, I enjoyed an Al pastor taco with well seasoned pork and a fresh slice of pineapple. If you like spicy, make sure to order one of their "burritas". The marinated chicken on the "pollo superior" one definitely had a nice amount of spice and was definitely well seasoned. The pina colada - also nicely garnished with a chunk of real pineapple- was creamy and refreshing but could have used a touch more booze. Still and all, it was refreshing. read more

The delicious aroma from this restaurant drew me in as I walked by. I also loved the openness and aesthetics of the eatery. I tried the fish taco, shrimp taco, birria, and pineapple agua fresca. The fish taco was my favorite, though the pineapple juice was a bit too sweet for my taste. The service was good, and I spent $31, including tax and tip. I would definitely visit again. read more

Tacombi - Beef Birria Taco. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is a hip/colorful Mexican food spot located in the heart of Crystal City. There is metered street parking, and commercial garages within a reasonable walking distance. They have a small patio out front and a decent sized dining area with a small bar in the back. The patio has tables with umbrellas and some chairs. The restaurant is table service only. You get a pencil and a sheet with the menu on it that you use to place your order, including drinks. The menu includes entradas, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and burritos. They also have breakfast tacos and adult beverages. The staff there was friendly enough. They did not go out of there way to engage or anything though. I ordered a couple of tacos and a drink (not one of their savory cocktails though). I got a Al Pastor, Carne Asada, and a Beef Birria tacos. It took them about 15 minutes to have my tacos prepared. They were fresh and hot and the typical sized tacos in the soft fried shell. My favorite was the El Pastor, but I am partial to pineapple. To wash my food down, I got Aqua De Sandia. It was a different kind of drink and was savory. The only real down side is that it did not last long and their are no refills. read more

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I have visited Tacombi many times as it is close to my office. On my most recent visit, my coworker and I de used to come in for a late lunch during the workday. There were only a few tables with customers, yet the service was lacking. We both ordered esquites, but only one arrived. When I asked for my order as well they claimed I hadn't requested any. I had to ask for my esquites, as well as my drink a few times before finally receiving them. The the pork on the Al Pastor was dry, and the corn in the esquites was tough. The agua de sandia was good as was the Baja crispy fish taco. Overall, it's just ok. read more

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Took my mom here after I picked her up from DCA. We were hungry and were seated quickly. You mark down what you want to order with a pencil and hand it to the waiter. Once we were done with that our food came out within a few minutes as well as our drinks. The lighting is very bright and the chairs are like patio chairs inside which made it feel very casual but the price did not reflect that. We ordered a few things to try. Beef birria tacos (comes with 2): 8/10 very good consome sauce! I wish they had crispy cheese on the outside of the tacos that would bring this to a 10/10. Best thing we had tonight. Margaritas: 8/10, good and balanced would get again but a little small. Seared fish taco: 4/10 too much Mayo and lacking seasoning. The fish wasn't that crispy I wouldn't get this again. Black bean and sweet potato taco: 7/10 very tasty and the cheese was fresh Avocado tostada: 6/10 reminded me of nachos it was good but I wish it was spicy. Overall, I would come back for drinks but not sure it was worth it for the small portions and big price tag. read more

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The staff was great, and also ambience. However the food was NOT worth the hype. We had been looking at this place for a while, given just beside the Alamo movie hall. We ordered the pork belly and chicken tacos - however both were pretty average. We also ordered the guac toastidas - this was actually great. So do recommend the appetisers but not so much the tacos read more

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I stopped in here to try the special tacos from Mexico City to bring home for my husband and I. First you can't get them to go for some reason which was annoying so I had to sit at a table and order and then ask for to go boxes. Didn't really make sense to me but it was fine. I got the beef and the pork and was not really impressed with either. Both were pretty chewy and the pork especially had a lot of fat on it. I also grabbed a cup of esquites and a quesadilla with pastor just because I was there. I thought those were really good but the quesadilla was very small. The whole menu was pretty expensive compared to taco bamba or bar taco so probably won't be back. read more

Starting out with the good. Loved all of the sauces/salsas available on the table, especially the darker spicy smoky sauce. Yum. Atmosphere was fun & light and I happened to be there on a lovely day where the doors were opened and it was a great indooor/outdoor vibe. The avocado tostado was hearty & yummy. Easy to eat & great flavors, especially with a little extra house salsa. Definitely recommend it. Onto the not so great, which made me overall unimpressed, unfortunately. The tables were dirty to me & unfortunately this seemed to carry throughout the restaurant and bathrooms. I ordered a carne asada quesadilla and it came open faced & it was missing ingredients. I asked about it and they confirmed it was the quesadilla I ordered, but to me it felt like something I would throw together with leftovers from the week. Snapped a pic and will let you decide. Overall review, I'm sure it's great for drinks and snacks and a relaxed atmosphere, but would not recommend as a lunch spot. read more

Tacombi - Avocado Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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In search for a quick bite, we decided to try out this spot across from our stay. We got the corn esquites, beef birria, al pastor, and carne asada quesadilla. All very flavorful & tasty! So far the best corn esquites we've tried with the beef birria being our other fave! Very good assortment of sauces provided! Only complaint would be that portion sizes are small relative to price. read more

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Oh tacombi... so much potential! Food and deals: 100/10 we come here every Tuesday, you cannot beat this deal. I suggest this place to everyone JUST beware of the service which will leave you guessing whether your server even remembers that you are there. Service 0/10: every time we come we plan a buffer of extra 15 mins for the forgotten food to arrive, for server to get our order, or for someone to pick up the check. If you arrive with low expectations of service you will greatly enjoy this place. The only employee with reasonable response time is the bus girl. Pro tip: place the whole order all at once and ask for the check right away. read more

Tacombi - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Ordered the steak burrito. The steak was bery fatty throughout and the flavor was very untasty!

Excellent pre-movie place to eat if you are visiting the Alamo Drafthouse. Came here because me and my date had about 45 min to spend before going to a big movie at the Drafthouse next door. In most cases, that would be pushing the time limits. Not here. Fast service. Straight forward ordering. Quick drinks. Quick bill. Very tasty Mexican food. This place is awesome whether you watching a movie or just in the area. Use garage parking on the weekend to save money too! read more

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The location has a nice indoor and outdoor seating area. The servers are pretty hands off with you interacting with different servers throughout your meal. When you order in you receive a piece of paper to write down the quantity of the items you'd like. You hand that off to a server and your order will come in a relatively short period of time. When you're ready to pay you flag down a server and, at least in our experience, they already have the card reader on them so paying the bill is quick and easy. What I got: Norteña quesadillas - 4* the meat was fantastic and overall this has great flavor. It is on the small side making the price not the best. I definitely thought it would be a bigger meal. read more

Tacombi - Norteña quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Wow... just WOW! I'm super impressed with how authentic the tacos & atmosphere are. Hands down the best birria I've ever had on the east coast. We really enjoyed all the tacos, but the Pollo, Birria & Al Pastor were our top 3. Service was great & the workers are really friendly. Definitely will be back :) read more

Summary: This is the closets to Mexico City I have had in a while. I compare a lot of tastes to Taco Bamba in the suburbs of DC because they are so popular and everyone loves them so please take that into consideration in reading my reviews. Also, I grew up on Mexican food because my parents are Mexican. Before I start this off, let me add a fact for your consideration. I have spent years in Mexico and enjoyed street tacos on the streets of "La Cuidad". Thats Mexico City for those of you who haven't spent time south of the border. This is one of the closets to a Mexican street taco that I have found in the DMV. The sauces were quite good as well. One of them is straight Chiptole sauce, which to my taste buds reminded me of home and added a particularly enticing heat to the food. We had aqua Fresca' of Horchata which was really tasty and Jamaica (weird thing is that they give you a agave sweetener with it because the drink is tart.) But to each your own in taste buds. (Both delicious IMHO) I was disappointed that they didn't have jalepaneos on the table but "beggars can't be choosers" when it comes to street taco places. My wife, who is always seeking adventure, tasted the Avocado tostada which is "really good". She also had the sweet potato taco labeled black bean sweet potato. which is also really liked. She wished they had dessert. I share this thought. The service was laid back, not intrusive and accommodating. I even got an extra tortilla. The secret to this place is that they keep it simple and don't try to over do it on the creation. One of the indicators is that they use really good tortillas that have a lot of flavor. I think this sets them apart. I ordered three tacos to taste the range of the flavors. Carne asada, pollo yucateca and sinola shrimp tacos and all three tasted accurate. I mention this because its important point to a location of a restaurant in the middle of Crystal City Virginia, that is full of government contractors across the street from Amazon HQ. Overall, I was impressed with the taste of the food. The carne asada was on point. The pollo yucateca was tasty and also the sauces impressed me that were very close to home and I loved sitting outside at a table that reminded me of bbq's when I was a kid in Puebla. The parking situation stinks but they have underground parking nearby and I think that its free 30 minute parking. I would go back and try more of their menu. My hope is that they keep things simple and Tasty. I have seen this place packed during the lunch rush in the middle of the week. Bein provecho! read more

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This is a small, casual taco place in Crystal city. You fill out your Order at your table on a paper menu. We got margaritas, guacamole, and 4 tacos--2 fish and two black bean and sweet potato. The guacamole was very fresh and chunky. The margaritas were good, maybe a little pricey for the ambience. The tacos were very good. read more

Tacombi - Sm Guacamole con Totopos. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The tacos are good for the DC area, but they are overpriced for what you get. I did like the corn in a cup, but it was more expensive than I am used to. The fish taco was tasty as well as the El pastor. With all the metal folding chairs and card tables I would have expected more economical prices. They have a lot of juices, but wish they had tamarindo. read more

Tacombi - Al Pastor Taco. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

After Tacombi opened in Crystal City I just had to try it. The ambiance is somewhat basic, and reminiscent of a taco bar in Playa Del Carmen (their original location), but you go here for the food, not atmosphere. The tacos are the bomb. Carne asada is super bold and flavorful albeit a tad spicy. The baja crispy fish taco is also very good, fresh, and tasty. They have some Tacmobi IPAs that are great and very reasonably priced, which I found a good alternative to the margaritas (my wife loved their skinny version). Only drawback is the chips and salsa are not free, nor are they on the menu. Great homemade chips, which you should absolutely order. I hear the happy hour here is great, so I'm very eager to return for that. Overall, great new addition to Crystal City and very affordable and tasty authentic Mexican tacos! read more

Tacombi - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Worst taco place I've ever been at. I ordered a $15 quesadilla and it was less than 6 inches long tortilla folded in half. Would have needed at least 2 to be a meal. Ordered online and still waited 20 minutes for the food order to be completed. Won't return. read more

The tacos were amazingly flavorful and quick out of the kitchen. The ambiance is open and welcoming! I'd recommend they get comfier chairs since most of them on the high-tables are hard metal. Also, avoid the quesadillas because they take longer to make and they aren't much more food compared to the tacos. The servers were all very good, but were so busy with other customers that they could never get us more water or more tacos. read more

Tacombi - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Baja Crispy Fish Taco. And the Black Beans and Sweet Potato Tacos were so good that my wife and I ate in silence. We discussed life and love until these tacos came, then things went silent. When I say that these were the best tacos I have ever eaten in my life, it's not an exaggeration!!!! Overall, this restaurant is cleaner than the board of health. The waitstaff was friendly, professional, and courteous. And the drinks must be good because my wife is on her second margarita. I recommend anyone who is looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant to visit this establishment. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Stopped in late last night and they were closing at 10 so we ordered to go. Our order was taken at the bar and the guys were very helpful. We got a variety of tacos Birria. Al Pastor and carne asada. I also ordered rice and beans and we got some drinks to go. I love the whole aspect of using the tiles for the counter tops and tables. I will definitely return and dine in to get the complete experience. read more

There is a cute outdoor various food stalls but we decided to cross the street near the Amazon store to see what this bus skin place was all about. It was packed! And we didn't realize till we sat down but it's BOGO tacos on Tuesday! No wonder. Loved the interior design giving sort of a retro feel. Food was great (although the fish taco smelled and tasted in my opinion not good at all...) I think the best was the Al pastor tacos. The birria was a little too cinnamony for me. Don't order the chicken tacos... it was dry and not very flavorful. Great taco Tuesday deal and great vibes read more

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The tacos were good the churros were undercooked but the environment is unique. However I ordered a virgin mojito and they changed me the same price as the regular one, even though there was no alcohol in it. When I ordered it it was not communicated that would be the case and when I saw the bill I asked about it they said that's the way it is. Very disappointing customer service our waiter didn't talk to a manager or anything. The drink I got was quite literally soda lime a mint for $14 absolutely crazy. read more

If you don't want to travel all the way to Mexico, this is a great option for some real deal authentic tacos! There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, the staff was so friendly and gave us their top picks. We tried the birria tacos (10/10), chicken (10/10), carne asada (10/10)! They were all so delicious, flavorful, and bursting with flavor. It was well decorated and very chill, great for hanging out with friends, family or a low key date night. I definitely want to go back to try all the other tacos and menu items. It's a must (especially with how quick they are)!! read more

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I was super excited to try Tacombi but then was left slightly disappointed. I ordered carryout on a Friday evening. We ordered the corn dish, guac, al pastor burrito and a carne asada quesadilla. The quesadilla is tiny (the size of a taco) and the burrito wasn't that flavorful in my opinion. The corn was delicious but overall I wouldn't go back. read more

We're the tacos expensive? Yes. But man oh man if they weren't some of the absolute tastiest tacos I've had. I devoured them to the point that I didn't care if it was costing me a bit. There's were some seriously good tacos! It was quick and the restaurant was cool definitely a good spot for a casual date night or just hanging with friends. Nothing here disappointed and I debated even coming back the next day to try more tacos! read more

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Very nice little taco spot! A little on the pricier side for street tacos but especially compared to many of the other options in the area, which had high ratings and poor quality food, I was very impressed with the food here. Quick to get in and out with prompt service, and the tacos were truly excellent. My favorites were the steak and fish tacos. The esquites and guacamole were also quite good. read more

Came here for happy hour on a Friday and we found our new favorite HH spot! Greeted at the door by a super nice manager, the servers were very attentive, and the food was quick! We tried a variety of tacos (birria, shrimp, Al pastor, black bean and sweet potato, and yhe carne asada). If I had to choose my favorite it would have been the birria or the shrimp, while my wife really loved the birria and the black bean/sweet potato. The carne asada was fine, but it gave us the chance to try all the sauces on the table which were incredible! Lastly, we tried the avocado tostada (AMAZING) and the corn equites (corn in a cup with cheese and spices)--both are MUST orders. The restaurant is open, moderate sound, and low lighting at night. We couldn't possibly come back to this place quickly enough! Come for the happy hour, the margaritas are super fresh and only 9 dollars! read more

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We stumbled upon this place randomly and were taken aback by how cute it is. It wasn't super busy on a Tuesday at 7 pm. The food came back so quickly. The highlight was the elote! I do wish the tacos had a double shell, however. I would definitely come back for happy hour drink deals. read more

Tacombi - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If you like to pay for ambiance, then this place is for you. The food was pretty tasty, but the abodado (crispy pork) burrito hurt my teeth. The chips and guac hurt too. What hurt the most was the price for what you get. I know it's in a touristy area, but for a taqueria, it's too much. $100 for four and a kid. The service was decent, but they seem to need more help because when it got busy, our waiter kinda got slow. Anyway, this might be a good date place since it's next to an Alamo Drafthouse, but again, if rather just eat in the theater. read more