50 Best Taco Restaurants near District Heights

“Food is amazing, highly recommend!! *****“

“I had an amazing experience hosting a large party at El Techo. The owner and team were great! As were the food, drinks, ambiance and service. 10/10, I would recommend this place to anyone“

“Cristian and Tanika took great care of my Husband and I on his birthday. It was our first time here and the food was quick, fresh, delicious! The restaurant was very clean and spacious. We chose to dine in and I am glad that we did. Cristian was an absolute sweetheart and was very patient with us. Tanika was amazing and a great host and was very knowledgeable with a kind spirit. I am only coming to the Riverdale location from now on. Thanks team!“

“I am a picky eater but I was surprised with the cleanliness level, jaw dropping food and outstanding customer service...thank you very much..definitely will visit every time I am in DC“

“Great pub, great Guinness, great staff. Owner can be a bit of a prick.“

“I tried the fajitas mixta today the food was great quality and very juicy great food. The customer service very attentive, great atmosphere and great environment to top it off got there new exotic dragon fruit lemonade ps better the starbucks🫢.“

“Some of the best pupusas I’ve ever had, the epitome of the perfect pupusa, cheesy, fluffy and delicious. Freshly made and really hot off the grill, loved the lettuce and sauce on the side as well. Highly recommend. The pina juice was good too.“

“This is absolutely one of my favorite places to go! The Roost was my go to during the pandemic with tons of outdoor seating. Since it was in my neighborhood we frequented a lot. The staff watched my little one practically grow up there! It became our meeting place and neighborhood watering hole. Quick and efficient and some of the best food and customer service! We’ve moved from the area but always stop by when in town because it feels like home!“

“Traveling from Massachusetts, this was our first time at Taqueria Al Lado II — and it absolutely blew us away. We started with chips, guac, salsa, and queso — every dip was fresh and bursting with flavor. The tacos (beef and carnitas) were phenomenal, each with distinct, authentic seasoning. The quesabirria was rich and cheesy, and the rice rounded the meal off perfectly. Bruno, our server, was outstanding — friendly, fast, and genuinely made the experience better. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and for the quality of food, the prices are unbeatable. Easily a 5-star stop. We’ll be talking about this place back in MA.“

“great food and service! tacos are outstanding and the tex mex egg roll are definitely a must buy!“

“Adored these tacos initially in their G’town location. Delighted by new centralized DC location with seemingly broader menu. Always creative combinations, beautifully prepared, healthy and flavorful. Food is fun.“

“The food was fantastic. I had the tacos and the hibiscus margaritas. The service was great too!“

“We had a wonderful experience at the best tacos that we’ve ever had in DC here! Esmeralda was a wonderful waitress and the environment was super fun and authentic!“

“Outstanding service from Kathy and delicious food!! We moved from Southern California a year ago and we finally found a wonderful place an hour away from NoVa. We will be back soon and hope to see Mexican Coco on the menu.“

“After moving from Florida I have been tirelessly searching for a good taco place in Maryland. I was so happy to find Tacos A La Madre! When you go inside it is very under decorated, but clean and they have a good sense of branding with their black and yellow color scheme. The tacos are amazing, flavorful, and consistent every time I go. The ingredients taste fresh. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the shrimp tacos and the birria tacos! 🌮 This is our new go-to taco place. You have to go- you won’t be disappointed.“

“Great food! Great service! Great people!“

“I come for the shrimp, I stay for the beans and rice. (And I NEVER stick around for beans and rice!) Seriously, every morsel of food on the shrimp platter is so delicious. And the folks at the window are lovely. The pupusas are also delish.“

“Muy buena atención muy rica la comida👌“

“Muy rica comida y buena atención“

“Best experience ever, thank you! My soon to be 5 year old daughter wanted to go to Bar Taco for her birthday dinner this past Saturday evening. Not surprisingly as it was prime time on a Saturday they had a decent wait but she was determined. The hostess was kind and made sure to keep us updated on where we were on the list while continuously checking how close the tables were to clearing out while also letting my 2 girls pick out full size coloring books. Once we got a table the hostess danced with my daughters to the table. As soon as we sat down the manager came by and said “I heard we have a birthday being celebrated here?” In such a way that really made her feel like a princess. He then brought both my daughters free Shirley Temples and apologized for the wait. After we finished eating the same manager brought both girls free ice cream and comped our dessert we ordered. To top it all off they stopped the girls on the way out and gave them Bar Taco sunglasses, stickers, and a bandana. Thank you making an amazing birthday celebration for my daughter and making this solo dad look cool and like he actually knows what he is doing when it comes to celebrating his girls. I doubt she will ever want to go anywhere else for her birthday dinner.“

“Awww I miss Jose that use to work at this store but to be honest Guys.. I went just now to get my food wow wow there is a lady that she is so so friendly and now there is another man Mexican man these two people they are so great and friendly.. I am going to keep going there to get my delicious food...
Keep these people along with the tattoo guy they are so great.. the three of them.. 🙏
They are so amazing 👏 🤩 I love my food and I love the people that work there.. 🙏“

“It’s a whole vibe at MaryLou’s! I ended up here because I great friend of the family picked this place for dinner to catch up. The staff was really nice. The food I had was really good. I ordered the lamb chops with a salad. Delicious in my book 👏🏿👏🏿 I was also able to try some of their greens which were good as well. The DJ kept things interesting with a Trivia Game for shots of Don Julio. I would definitely recommend and I will definitely be returning“

“this was the BEST pho I’ve ever had!! I got their Banh Mirria Sandwich, and it was the most delicious thing i ate all week. The bread was soft and fresh, the beef and cheese were scrumptious. Highly recommend! I’ll be following them around the US for the rest of my life“

“The breakfast tacos are packed with food. I got a chorizo breakfast taco, and 1 taco was plenty of food. It was delicious. The gentleman who cooked the ingredients fresh on the grill was very customer oriented. Had a very positive vibe. (It is inside the 7-Eleven)“

“I really appreciate this location service my meal was correct portion specifically mini chalupa with fajitas vegetables taste really good and I would like to come back again, impressive customer service whenever I come here I got good service if though very busy store but I like co me enjoy my food here. Yummy yummy food.“

“We had a wonderful experience at the best tacos that we’ve ever had in DC here! Esmeralda was a wonderful waitress and the environment was super fun and authentic!“

“delicioso 🔥😚🙏🙏 lo recomiendo al 100% ,Ricas las pupusas y los tacos igual“

“Guatemalan cuisine. 10/10 of the food portions, taste of the food, and amazing customer service. Love the shucos and the parrillada mixta, the hibiscus juice is the best one I had tried so far (agua de Jamaica)“

“My experience at this location was impeccable!!!! Meredith was so sweet and kind, she took excellent care of my family and I! From the moment I walked into this establishment I was met with a warm smile from nick who also was incredibly helpful! It was almost like we had 2 people taking care of us! Big shout out to Meredith and Nick! We will be back.“

“Absolutely amazing birria tacos! The meat was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, with just the right amount of crispy texture on the tortillas. The consommé was rich and delicious, making every bite even better. The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the service was friendly and fast. Easily one of the best taco spots I’ve tried. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends and family! The service here was absolutely amazing!“

“Excelente lugar para disfrutar de unos deliciosos tacos son verdaderamente deliciosos“

“YALL SHOULD TRY THE RAMEN BIRRIA AND THE TACOS!! THEY ARE SO DELICIOUS THEY DO NOT DISAPPOINT YOU HERE!“

“OMG!!!!! When I tell you that I have never tried a tastier roast chicken in the world, it is because it is true.... This place has one of the best foods with a lot of seasoning, it tastes so good and they give you good portions and the prices are fair. THANK YOU I'm going to come every day until I try the entire menu!!!!!!!! <3“

“Outstanding service from Kathy and delicious food!! We moved from Southern California a year ago and we finally found a wonderful place an hour away from NoVa. We will be back soon and hope to see Mexican Coco on the menu.“

“Amazing pupusas!“

“Can I say EXCELLENT! We searched for dinner options on Saturday night and found SPs Cuisine through Google. I called to ask questions and the customer service was impeccable. I had a large order (10) and was understandably nervous, but the person on the phone was patient and knowledgeable. The food was exceptional and exceeded our expectations. Everything was correct, the food was hot, and the chef did an outstanding job. We will definitely be back. Shrimp and Salmon Rasta Pasta Wings Shrimp & Salmon Veggie sides My only complaint was the smoke, when my husband and brother returned the smell of smoke was overwhelming.“

“The best tacos and quesadillas I ever had“

“Went today for the first time. We ordered a bulgogi bowl Korean style, Gogi single, carne asada cheesesteak and crispy chicken sandwich. Everything was freshly made and portions were generous. The Korean bowl was the best of items we ordered and will feed me for 2-3 meals. Most places give mostly rice but this bowl was full of toppings and bulgogi. The chicken sandwich was next runner up with a honey glaze and Korean slaw it was the right mix of crunch, sweet and spice. Service was great to boot. We didn’t try any drinks but maybe next time. Highly recommend.“

“Food was good but they cheap with sauce. You bought 1 order of 1/2chicken w/2sides you get the same amount of sauce for 4 orders of 1/2 chicken. This is in Bowie Md location. I guess I am not coming back there again.“

“Great place great atmosphere and excellent food“

“These are authentic street tacos. Don’t come here looking for TexMex. No cheese. Lettuce. Sour cream. None of that 💩 on these bad boys. I got the carnitas tacos. And took the birria home for my kiddos. Excellent.“

“The food was excellent overall — the burrito was flavorful. The only downside was that my order was missing the sour cream I paid extra for, though it wasn’t a huge issue. Service was impressively fast and friendly. Great spot for a quick, tasty meal!“

“Amazing food and service! The manager (from Honduras) did a fantastic job!!!“

“Aprobados por un mexicano 😋🥰 Demasiadamente deliciosos Gracias por traer tacos a silver spring Md“

“Good and Clean! Food always HIT.
After Ushering at church, I don't want to cook. I want to go to Silvestre Chicken #1 and watch the game IN THE STORE while I CRUSH my dinner. They have a plug on the wall...ummm hummm
Let's watch THE GAME“

“Their Birria and tacos are amazing. They don’t push food out, worth it and a great sit in spot to say the least!!“

“I had oxtails, wings, Mac and goat! All of it was 👍🏿“

“Food is great! Music, dancing and karaoke is fun!“