bartaco

1025 5th St NW, Washington
(202) 888-8226

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Bartacosecret Mahi-Nita Pibil Taco

Falafel Chicken Pork Belly Tacos

Chips and Salsa and Guacamole

Deconstructed Street Corn

Givingtaco Brisket Taco

Glazed Pork Belly Bowl

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Roasted Half Chicken

Duck Birria w Broth

Pork Belly Taco Pack

fresh, vibrant kale salad tossed with a lemony caesar dressing, topped cotija cheese and toasted gluten free breadcrumbscontains: garlic, seafood, dairy, soy^ these items may be served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. * consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

ceviche

fresh, bright and citrusy cod + shrimp ceviche with a slight heat from serrano peppers and cayenne, resting on creamy avocado with a slightly sharp note from onion + roma tomato. contains: garlic, onion, fish, shellfish^ are raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

tuna poke

raw tuna, red & green onion, radish, crispy ginger, and avocado, tossed in a poke dressing, topped with toasted sesame seeds & pickled cucumbercontains: shellfish, garlic, onion, soy, fish, sesame^ are raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

sm kale ceasar

steamed brown rice

steamed and salted

roasted half chicken

salt and pepper rub; garlic and rosemarycontains: garlic

salsa verde + chips

a spicy green salsa w/ charred veggies + tomatilloscontains: onion + refined sugar

chopped salad

chopped romaine, pickled carrots, crushed tortilla chips, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado, and a cilantro-lime vinaigrettecontains: dairy, garlic, onion, refined sugar

soft tortillas

guac + roja + verde + chips

contains: garlic, refined sugar, onion, pineapple

salsa roja + chips

a spicy red salsa w/ charred veggies + tomatilloscontains: garlic + pineapple

kimchi

spicy Korean style condiment with Nappa Cabbage, carrot and green onioncontains: soy, fish, garlic, onion

pork posole

a rich pork stew simmered with mild guajillo chilis, hominy and garlic, topped with a salad of cabbage, jalapeno, lime, onion and cilantrocontains: garlic + onion

taco packs

#bartacosecret roasted brussels sprouts

(four or eight tacos per serving)crispy honey chipotle glazed brussels sprouts served over a spicy curry carrot purée, garnished w/ sweet + spicy candied pepitas + pickled onionscontains: garlic, onion, refined sugar [$1 donated to no kid hungry for every taco sold]contains: garlic, onion, refined sugar

spiced chicken verde

(four or eight tacos per serving)diced chicken in chile and herb marinade topped with a fresh avocado salsacontains: garlic + onion

pork belly

(four or eight tacos per serving)braised pork belly caramelized in a sweet arbol chile glaze, topped with cilantro and pickled red onionscontains: garlic, onion, refined sugar

sesame ribeye

(four or eight tacos per serving)shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantrocontains: garlic, onion, soy, sesame, seafood

baja fish

(four or eight tacos per serving)spicy tempura battered cod served over chipotle slaw. topped with: cilantro, onioncontains: garlic, onion, soy, egg, fish, refined sugar

chile-lime shrimp

(four or eight tacos per serving)spicy and tangy chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright vegetable escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa machacontains: shellfish, garlic, onion

duck

(four or eight tacos per serving)duck thighs dry rubbed then slow roasted, shredded and topped with a tamarind glaze, caramelized onions, and cilantrocontains: garlic, onion, refined sugar

ahi tuna tatako

(four or eight tacos per serving)ancho-crusted tuna, asian slaw, thai basil vinaigrette, soy glaze, lettuce shell (served chilled)contains: garlic, onion, soy, fish, refined sugar, sesame seeds

seared chorizo

(four or eight tacos per serving)Argentinian style spiced and seared ground pork finished with sweet onion, fresh cilantro and a smoky red chimichurri saucecontains: garlic, onion, nitrates

mushroom

(four or eight tacos per serving)herb marinated and roasted wild mushroom blend topped with a roasted poblano chile sauce and queso frescocontains: dairy, garlic, onion

crispy oyster

(four or eight tacos per serving)shucked and fried oyster served over a remoulade saucecontains: dairy, egg, shellfish, soy, garlic, onion, refined sugar, fish

cauliflower

(four or eight tacos per serving)roasted tender cauliflower topped with a smokey, nutty, spicy piquillo romesco sauce and onions and cilantrocontains: garlic, nuts, onion

falafel

(four or eight tacos per serving)herbed chickpea fritter served over a traditional greek-style tzatziki w/ sriracha topped with: cilantrocontains: dairy, garlic, onion

rice bowls

glazed pork belly bowl

cured and braised pork belly marinated in a sweet and mildly spicy arbol chili sauce. topped with: cilantro, pickled red onionscontains: garlic, onion, refined sugar

spiced chicken verde bowl

chicken in chile and herb marinade topped with aguacate salsacontains: garlic + onion

roasted duck bowl

duck thighs dry rubbed then slow roasted, shredded and topped with a tamarind glaze + caramelized onions, and served over rice with a fresh pepper salad.contains: garlic, onion, refined sugar

ahi tuna bowl

ancho-crusted tuna, asian slaw, thai basil vinaigrette, soy glaze, lettuce shell (served chilled). topped with: toasted sesame seedscontains: garlic, onion, soy, fish, refined sugar, sesame seeds^ are raw or undercooked. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

sesame ribeye bowl

shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantrocontains: garlic, onion, soy, sesame, seafood

chile-lime shrimp bowl

spicy and tangy chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright jicama escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa machacontains: shellfish, garlic, onion

seared chorizo bowl

Argentinian style spiced and seared ground pork finished with sweet onion, fresh cilantro and a smoky red chimichurri sauce contains: garlic, onion, nitrates

mushroom bowl

herb marinated and roasted wild mushroom blend topped with a roasted poblano chile sauce and queso frescocontains: dairy, garlic, onion

cauliflower bowl

roasted cauliflower topped with a romesco saucecontains: garlic, nuts, onion

roasted brussels sprouts bowl

honey chipotle-glazed brussels sprouts with curried carrot puree, pickled onions, and smokey candied pepitascontains: garlic, onion, refined sugar

kids menu

quesadilla

contains: dairy, gluten

kids lunch box meal ($15.25)

quesadilla, guac + chips, choice of taco served in our bartaco illustrated retro metal lunch boxcontains: dairy, gluten

kids tray (serves one)

quesadilla, corn wheels, fruit skewer, choice of tacocontains: dairy, gluten

steak taco (w/ cheese)

contains: dairy, garlic, sesame, soy

kids fish taco

contains: fish

roasted chicken

contains: garlic

chicken taco (w/ cheese)

contains: dairy

guacamole + chips (not spicy)

kids corn

contains: dairy

steamed broccoli

contains: dairy

cucumbers

fruit skewer

avocado

kids lunch box

our bartaco illustrated retro metal lunch boxcontains: dairy, gluten

oaxaca cheese snack

contains: dairy

family pack

choose any 2 taco fillings (makes 16 tacos) + 3 sides. family pack comes with salsa verde + chips. additional taco fillings, sides + extras available.

roasted chicken pack

choose 3 sides. family pack comes with whole roasted chicken, salsa verde + chips. additional sides + extras available.

dessert

key lime pie

key lime custard, graham cracker crust, topped with house-made vanilla whipped cream and lime zest. our version of this classic is served in a jar.contains: dairy, nuts, soy, eggs, gluten, refined sugar

churros

fried dough tossed with sugar and cinnamon, served with chocolate and vanilla saucescontains: dairy, eggs, gluten, refined sugar

tres leches

three milk soaked vanilla sponge cake topped with house-made whipped cream, caramel sauce and toasted coconutcontains: dairy, egg, gluten, refined sugar

to-go extras

roja hot sauce – to-go

rustic piquillo peppers with spicy warmth from cumin and clove

pineapple habanero hot sauce – to-go

classic habanero heat with a touch of sweet pineapple

utensils

jalapeno hot sauce – to-go

spirited jalapeno enhanced with garlic and bay

chopsticks

straws

omao biodegradable wrapped straws

hot sauces

jalapeno hot sauce bottle

spirited jalapeno enhanced with garlic and bay

pineapple habanero hot sauce bottle

classic habanero heat with a touch of sweet pineapple

roja hot sauce bottle

rustic piquillo peppers with spicy warmth from cumin and clove

beverages

pomegranate limonada

nojito

grapefruit ginger agua fresca

coca cola (mexico)

diet coke

izze grapefruit sparkling juice

fresh squeezed lemonade

sprite (mexico)

izze clementine sparkling juice

topo chico agua mineral

arnold palmer

ginger mint tea

izze blackberry sparkling juice

richard's rainwater

limeade

kids drink

boylan ginger ale

fanta orange (mexico)

sweet tea

unsweetened tea

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Recent Reviews

I love all aspects of bartaco. The atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed and coastal. The food offers both traditional and experimental options. The portions are smaller which means you can taste lots of different things on the menu + the prices are fair for the size of the dishes. I recommend trying to sauces too— just delicious. Also the cocktails here are AMAZING and made with fresh fruit.

July 2025

Tyree was our server. By far the best service I have EVER received. I have been on many Disney cruises, many great restaurants, he offered unparalleled service. Inviting, energetic.

June 2025

Man, I love Bartaco in most locations, I think they hire people who get it. The customer service is ALWAYS great and the food never disappoints. Am I sad they let the oyster taco go? Yes. But everytime I come here and get great service I find something else delicious to eat.

May 2025

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