Tacos El Costalilla

7862 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
(703) 704-9088

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Rose A

Delicious food at a good price. Friendly staff. Must visit if you are in the area.

Buglette3679

Trying to find Mexcian food that is similar to the southwest has been difficult, but we've finally found our spot!!!!
My husband devoured his carne asada burrito before I could take a picture. The al pastor in my quesadilla was on point! And you always know a restaurant is great when the simple beans and rice taste homemade. This place is an absolute win, and we can't wait to come back to try other items on the menu!

david frazier

Great food at reasonable price.

oscar orellana

The attention it’s so wear the cashier don’t put attention and nos presentation also the kitchen area to dirty and the food not good I want if the manager can contact for hire people want work

Daniel Quevedo

Here’s a more polished and engaging version of your review:

A Hidden Gem: The Best Tacos Around

This taco shop serves up some of the best tacos I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. With a wide variety of taco options, each one is nothing short of phenomenal. The steak tacos, my personal favorite, strike the perfect balance with their flavorful condiments, while the tortillas are perfectly toasted, delivering an explosion of taste in every bite. My wife usually goes for the al pastor tacos, and they are equally delicious.

The burritos are just as impressive, both in flavor and size, while the quesadilla is stuffed with delicious, melted cheese and toppings. They’re generously stuffed with all the classic condiments, creating a satisfying, mouthwatering masterpiece. The service is also top-notch, with an incredibly friendly and welcoming staff that enhances the overall dining experience.

If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Mexican cuisine, this taco shop is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommended!

This version improves the flow and adds more emphasis on the key aspects of your dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Traditional Torta, Guacamole, Beef Tongue Taco, Burrito, Birria Tacos, Cheese Quesadilla, Carne Asada Fries, Taco Plate

Jenny Ventura

Tacos de cabeza were bomb, the torta was delicious as always, quesadilla was big and cheesy and the birria tacos were on point. This place NEVER disappoints!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Traditional Torta, Carne Asada and Al Pastor, Quesadilla, Birria Tacos, Cheese Quesadilla

oscar cerna

Food is good and the service is very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Janicke

When life gives you lemons, go get yourself some tacos

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mercedes Reyes

Excellent food all very delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tonya Johnson-Davis

Food was bland and dry a little seasoning never hurts

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

C T

I came here with the taste for tacos and being open.

The service was not too long. Maybe a 15 minute wait.
I am a huge fan of Pupusa and Tacos, but let me tell you, the food is very very bland. There is not much if any seasoning on the food. I had to drench it in sauce because the tacos and pupusas were flavorless.
I am not someone who doesn't give it a chance but I gave it a chance and would not recommend it again.

The tacos I ordered were Chicken and Shredded Beef which comes on corn tortilla. The tacos cole bland, you have to add the onions, cilantro, radish or anything else on it from the stand. The dressings were okay but not seasoned as well.

Sorry I don't have pictures of the food.

Parking: There is plenty of parking spaces here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Andrew Meza

everything was good minus the fresita chihuahua guerra whose mouth luckily stays open so she can catch the flies from the toppings stand. Food is good, young cashier forced to work by her family or whatever needs humbling. Put her to wash dishes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Derek Whitehouse

I had birria tacos. My wife had the chicken flautas. Legitimately the best Mexican food we’ve had in years.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flautas Platter

Wesley Lunsford

The food is so good here and tastes homemade.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Traditional Torta, Torta De Birria, Burrito, Chicken Tacos De Pollo, Carne Asada and Al Pastor, Quesadilla, Birria Tacos, Cheese Quesadilla, Tamales, Carne Asada Fries

Joselyn Gonzalez

Please show Julianna etiquette and manners if you are going to have her working at the front especially to returning customers

Please show Julianna some etiquette if you're going to have her working the front, especially for returning customers.

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