Cute hipster style place, but very slow service, like extra slow. And the prices for the food are expensive. I got a quesadilla and it was the same size as a taco, only double the price. Just go to another place. Not worth it. Taco Tuesday, different story. Service still is terrible but you get buy one get one free. read more

This is a solid taco place for the area. They have a good selection of meats and prices are not too bad. The inside seating is cute if you want to dine in as well. Service is pretty fast as well. read more

Pretty no frills interior (not super comfortable seating) at Tacombi and service feels like between a sit down restaurant and fast food. I've been here a few times for lunch. The esquites (corn) is pretty good and I like their fish taco. It's a bit on the expensive side. The line was too long for the Califa de Leon Collab but came back for lunch one day to try the two specials on the menu. Not bad-- different. Since it's close to my job I would come back. But there's also a lot of other restaurant options in the area! read more

Tacombi - Califa de Leon specials - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Lived in Crystal City for several years before recently moving to Fairfax County so have been here a few times, most recently last week. Seems Yelp has Tacombi listed as being in Pentagon City though, having lived around here for a long time and being familiar with that area, I think this is actually in the adjacent Crystal City area (and is located right on Crystal Drive). So I came here last week mainly because it was getting advertised that Tacombi would feature Michelin-starred tacos from a Mexico City-based taco stand (El Califa de Leon) for a two-week period in December. Tacos are one of my favorite dishes so of couldn't pass up the chance to try them out! I tried two of the Mexico City-based tacos - the costilla (beef rib) and chuleta (pork chop) tacos. I'd thought gaonera (tenderloin beef) tacos would also be available, as this is one of the signature tacos (and probably the most popular) at the Mexico City taco stand, but they weren't made available on the Tacombi menu for whatever reason. A single costillo taco cost $14, with the chuleta taco costing $12, which is pricy for a single taco, LOL. They did have a "deal" where you could order both for $22, so I chose to do that. Both tacos were meaty and pretty good overall, though I also felt they were a bit bland and lacked the flavor you might expect of highly rated tacos; I've definitely had better (including more flavorful and filling) street tacos in Mexican cities like Tijuana that can be had at even the best spots for $1.25/taco. The tacos here definitely didn't live up to my expectations and certainly weren't worth the $11/taco cost. I'll say that this lines up with my previous experiences eating at Tacombi - very expensive tacos (with similarly priced quesadillas and burritos as the other main dish options) for slightly above average food. At least for me, even with the food being "good" overall, the cost doesn't line up with the quality you get. I do appreciate the authentic, old-school decor of the restaurant. They also serve Mexican sodas, beers, and cocktails here, which is a nice touch. At least the day I went, service was a bit lacking - the spot was nearly empty but still had a lot of trouble getting the waiter's attention simply for a glass of water, LOL. Parking in this area can be pricy during normal business hours; my advice if you're stopping by just to visit this spot would be to come after 4 PM or on the weekend, which is when you can park in the underground parking garages in the area for free. Otherwise you'll have to pay $6 or so/hour for the parking garage unless you can find metered parking nearby which is cheaper. But be forewarned that parking in this area can be a bit of a pain at times. Now that I don't live in Crystal City anymore, I probably won't be going back - there are definitely better food options in that area. Again, the food here is pretty good so if you like Mexican food it's worth checking out - just expect the costs here to be higher than what you'd find at comparable Mexican/Latin spots in the area... 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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I come here when I'm working at the office and am craving good tacos. It's hard to remember this place is here when there are all of the food kiosk options across the street, but this place has really good tacos. They're not cheap. You might want at least three of them to get a filling meal. The steak quesadilla is also excellent. Service is always good. The interior feels a little retro with it's almost diner-style feel to it. You can also enjoy eating outside, though I can't say I ever have. Not keen to eat while people are rushing to make the VRE train. read more

Quick, consistent, and tasty is a great combo! One of our favorite places to grab a quick lunch or dinner in Crystal City. We've always had attentive-enough service, and never had any issues getting our food quickly. In my view, the best al pastor tacos in the area, highly recommended and pretty much the opnly thing I ever order there at this point. One off-menu tip: when it's hot out, ask them to mix the pineapple and the watermelon agua frescas, the half-and-half is super refreshing... read more

The staff randomly puts spicy sauce and jalapeños in items that say nothing about being spicy at all. Not everybody likes spicy food and if you're going to make things ultra spicy, you need to say it on the menu. I will also say I've been there more than once and the service is abysmal every single time. I wanted to like this place bc I think the ingredients they use are high quality. But I won't be going back. read more

If you're craving tacos in DC; Tacombi works. Authentic-ish flavors and service was fantastic. Was expecting more from the tortillas, but they were just ok. Overall price per taco is high based on the amount of meat, but not ridiculous. I'm also unfairly comparing them to actual Mexico street tacos; thus just 4 stars. I had the Carne Asada and an Al Pastor. I'll probably go back and try their other tacos. read more

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They do not have a pick up process and force scheduled orders to wait in the same line as those waiting for seating. Do not bother trying to use their site to save time. They are wholly unprepared for anything but dine in. read more

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

All vibes, Mid Tacos. Came in hungry, left underwhelmed and behind schedule. The al pastor was dry and overcooked--more crunch than flavor. Tortillas? Dry as the desert. The crispy chicken tinga tasted like chopped-up fried chicken--not bad, just not tinga. Food is expensive and service was painfully slow. Five tacos, chips and guac + churros cost $55 and took 1.5 hours. Another 20 minutes. Overpriced for what you get. Tacos should be fast. In. Out. I'd only return for the BOGO Taco Tuesday. Otherwise, I'm hitting Tacos El Costalilla--REAL tacos, 9.5/10. read more

Was excited to try this restaurant. Server completely ignored me. Restaurant reminds me of a vintage outdoor cafe. No frills. Seats are awkward. Staff does not change gloves between patrons, preparing and delivering food. Surprise no one has gotten food poison. Guacamole is horrific. Went for HH and barely received a drink. Place was busy but workers catered to certain customers. read more

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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Not sure how they get some things so good and others so bad. Quesadillas looked like my baby cousins made them, but the tacos and burrito were very good. They also make you pay online, but there is no service or WiFi in the place. The host also had no clue what was going on, told us there were no tables yet there were a couple open. Place is stupidly overpriced as well. read more

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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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

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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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 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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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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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

Food is okay, portions are extremely small, had the birra tacos and was extremely disappointed, best place for gentrification tacos ‍

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

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

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

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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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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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