50 Best Taco Restaurants near Alexandria

“Kinda pricey for the jerk chicken taco 🌮. one for $4.50“

“The food was fantastic, service was also fantastic. Would recommend this great place to anyone! Thank you, and you will be seeing me again!“

“Our first visit. Won’t be our last. Good to have this restaurant in our neighborhood. Rice and beans could have been warmer. Music just a tad loud. Difficult to have a conversation. Still will go back. Mushroom and Pork Belly tacos were delish.“

“I enjoyed dining at this pupuseria. It was the first time I had been back since it was called the Magic Skillet years ago. Luckily, the restaurant still has all of breakfast menu items from back in the day Plus some classic Latin dishes. My friend ordered the traditional southwest omelet. I ordered a chicken pupusa, a tamal and a taco Al pastor. The pupusa was a 5/5. It was amazing! The tamal and taco were good, 4/5. My friend loved his menu choice. Prices are very fair as well. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Great brunch options and cocktails!“

“BEST SALVADOREAN RESTAURANT I'VE EVER BEEN AT!

The food was great, I'm originally from El Salvador and I can guarantee that this is the closest match when it comes to flavor and environment.

Yaneth was our server for me and my family, she is doing a great job, super kind and helpful, and I hope I can come back and enjoy this food one more time.
Pupusas are great, nuegados, yuca con chicharrón as well, and prices are not crazy high at all.

If you are around Northern Virginia.
You MUST come and try this amazing place!
My Favorite Salvadorean spot from now on! 🇸🇻❤️“

“Fantastic place for really good farm to table vegetarian food. This was a stop on a good tour of DC. The atmosphere is friendly and lively. The staff is fantastic. The food is amazing. I had a delicious taco that unfortunately I don't remember the name of 😑, but I did take a picture. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try!“

“Been dying to try this place for a while. Loved the atmosphere. Staff was nice. Markus was a whole vibe! He had me & my gf cracking up. The Baja fish, glazed pork, & chicken tacos are my fav. We will def be back and this time it’ll be early enough to grab seats at the bar!“

“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.“

“Highly recommend,… great food and fun atmosphere.“

“After traveling across the whole city (I was visiting for Project Glow), I was exhausted. This restaurant was a life saver. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere was perfect. I would certainly come back, and it's definitely worth a visit if you're in Adams Morgan.“

“Open late and everything tasted so fresh and authentic! We were looking for something to eat late on a Sunday night and a friend recommended Picamas since they lived nearby. I ordered the chicken burrito and it was so good. The tortilla was really soft and the chicken was so flavorful and went really well with the rice and veggies in the burrito. The owner was so friendly and they really made an effort to prepare our meal for us. Overall great food and we’ll definitely be coming back!“

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

“The Tacos and clam chowder was really good. The frozen Rose’ was good as well. Great service“

“Muy buen servicio, amabilidad y la comida muy picante y rica!!!“

“I enjoyed 3 tacos al pastor. I like that the taco meat wasnt spicy in itself and was given a side of hot as an option. I think a menu price would be great.. small limited menu I dont think they offer drinks (there’s a 7 eleven right up the street) but overall pretty good no frills spot & will definitely go again next time I am in that area“

“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.“

“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!“

“First time eating here had delivered for lunch baby bang taco was so good . Salsa and chips- the chips were so fresh salsa soooo good I will order again .“

“First time eating here had delivered for lunch baby bang taco was so good . Salsa and chips- the chips were so fresh salsa soooo good I will order again .“

“I spent a couple hours here because my flight was delayed. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My Cosmos were perfectly pink. (If they’re clear and red they’re not made correctly) and only $6 during Happy Hour. I’m not a big fan of Mexican food, Cosmos I ordered the Bora Bora marinated chicken without the tortilla over rice. It was delicious! The chicken was so tender and tasty and all the flavors were wonderful. I also enjoyed watching the surfers on TV,. The waves relaxed me instead being stressed out over a delayed flight. Definitely recommend this place for its casual atmosphere and good food. Even if you don’t like Mexican!“

“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“

“I can’t rave enough how delicious their food is. A hidden gem that’s packed with delicious reasonably tasty food. There’s like 2-3 other taco trucks in the area but I feel loyal to this one because the quality of the food is 10/10 as well as the customer service. Pictures of are the soles de carne (I had already ate two but you can see they don’t skimp) and tacos al pastor“

“Great staff, great owners, great food! Hands down, this will be our go to spot! Their food prices are fair, and the happy hr prices are the best in the DMV as well! A friend an I went to this location for the first time, and we loved it. Definitely recommend!“

“It's an absolute MUST if you love Americna twists on traditional delicious Mexican food. I just arrived a few hours ago from Mexico, so I'm coming from good authority when I say you HAVE GOT TO try this place. The salsas were a little underwhelming, but the rest of the menu is stellar! The bar tender was a gem and even handled a Karen very respectfully but was hilarious. It was a clean, fun, and overall wonderful experience with food, staff, and atmosphere.“

“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)“

“James who took my order was beyond helpful welcome me in while I was waiting in line greeting me with a big smile broke down the menu completely explain the differences as it was my first time I heard about it. Great conversation food was made fresh one of the cooks walked to another guest Eden and asked how it was drove all the way here from Norfolk, Virginia you can see the picture of the tacos are loaded, which you don’t get from down comes from let me try to tzatziki sauce to see if I like it before getting it on the side“

“Delicious, homey flavors! The Irish Channel restaurant and pub made us feel right at home with their amazing food and warm hospitality. The owner’s surprise ice cream treat added a special touch, making it even more memorable. So grateful for such a heartwarming experience, especially near Thanksgiving!“

“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“

“1st time trying there tacos. Ordered one carne asada and 1 bulgogi. The carne asada was average. I really enjoyed the bulgogi with their side sauce. Was like a yum yum sauce with a slight kick. There other sauces were good too. The red one was extra hot! I did go for lunch on a Sunday. Would recommend breakfast tacos/burritos!!! Maybe a brunch themed menu on the weekends. Specially in this area we love our brunches!!! I’ll be back to try a few more items.“

“Carne asada tacos were great. Ribeye tacos 🌮 were bomb“

“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.“

“The best tacos and quesadillas I ever had“

“Tacos. Están rikos. Y la tortas. Apenas el primer día. K llego después probaré lo demás 🤠“

“This food truck has some of the nicest guys making the tastiest, most affordable food in the neighborhood. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and quick and tastes amazing. They are there rain or shine and are always friendly and welcoming.

I have only had good meals from them and I’ve been here 20-30 times in the past year and a half.“

“I have never left a review of anywhere. But I love Shawarma Taco with my entire being. I was given a sample of my meal as they were preparing it and that sample bite was the best thing that could have happened. And then came my actual Shawarma…Every bite was filled with every topping I ordered. I can die happy knowing I’ve had some of the best food to exist.“

“This place is amazing and the owner is awesome! 10/10 on the food.“

“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.“

“In my opinion, these are the best tacos in the area, and made me feel like I was in Southern California. The lengua, mixto, and el pastor are all amazing and come with the perfect accoutrements and both green and red sauce. Also, each time I’ve visited this truck, all of the workers have been so friendly and welcoming. El Chilango is always my first recommendation to people looking for delicious and authentic tacos“

“Great food! Great service! Great people!“

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

“I had the pleasure of trying Westover Taco for brunch today. OMG the chicken and waffles were so good. I got the spicy version. Everything we had was delicious, but I can’t stop thinking about the spicy chicken and Belgian waffle. Their brunch menu has a lot of options. My husband enjoyed the Chilaquiles (I think I spelled that right.) Their house margaritas were on point. The service was excellent! Nick helped me find the perfect foods.

If we lived closer, we would certainly be regulars. I can’t wait to visit again.“

“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“

“BRING BACK QUESADILLA MARINA! That’s was the best quesadilla ever!!!“

“This is by far the most delicious food Truck I have ever been to in Dc .
Authentic food and good vibes , amazing location . Everything is to the 9.

Dietary restrictions: He has such a delicious mushroom tacos made from oysters mushrooms ……..by far the best vegetarian tacos I have ever had .“