32 Best Mexican Restaurants in Arlington

“Was hankering for some tacos one afternoon and was driving through North Arlington and remembered district taco right on Lee Highway. I stopped in and I had a couple à la carte tacos and being a vegetarian it was exciting to see they had a plant-based meat substitute on their menu. so I ordered two Itza tacos prepared the way I like them on corn tortillas and I have to say they were some of the best tacos I have ever had, bar, none. Just for reference, I eat a lot of tacos so I would know a great taco, and those were spectacular. Thank you district taco for offering a vegetarian option and for preparing such an amazing taco. I will be back. ☮️“

“Very beautiful place the food is amazing and the service is very good thank you“

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

“Really great food - it really is trying to emulate a Mexico City taco shop. The menu is relatively simple but the tacos are solid, and the prices are fine. Definitely recommend for a nice casual lunch with friends if you are craving some good Mexican food in Crystal City! The location is great too and service was quick and great.“

“We had a wonderful experience dining here! Our server checked on us regularly to make sure everything was going well. There was a slight delay with one of our drinks, but they handled it so graciously — they apologized and comped it without us even asking.

The food was fantastic. We ordered the steak and chicken fajitas, and the steak was cooked perfectly to a medium rare — tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Everything arrived quickly, and the server provided extras as requested.

The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed. It’s a great spot for family celebrations. There’s also a cute outdoor patio with plenty of seating — perfect for a casual hangout or date night.

And don’t skip the spicy margaritas — they’re strong, flavorful, and have just the right kick. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the overall vibe.“

“I went to La Posada for brunch shortly after it opened (and after a long week), and it was FANTASTIC. The atmosphere is amazing, the staff is wonderful, and the food was absolutely delicious. I had an incredible meal, and it just was everything I could have wanted - I definitely plan to go back!

But, in the meantime, I did pick up some takeout for dinner one night, which was an excellent decision. The queso and chips were great, but the flautas were just perfection.“

“Loved it!!!!... Nice and Cozy“

“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.“

“The food is pretty good. They give you a lot of it. I mean, like more than is healthy or normal or safe. My wife said I didn’t have to eat all of it, but I did. I got fajitas. It was enough to fill a Volkswagen Golf. Not a big car, but more space than you would normally need to store a fajita.“

“Had the Pleasure of Djing there“

“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“

“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.“

“Amazing authentic food, warm and attentive staff. These people are the real deal! I highly recommend you find your way here!“

“We had such a great lunch. Was so good…. All the family loved it“

“We took a group of 60 people to this place for dinner and it was half adults and half 5th Graders. Nestor was so accommodating and the staff was amazing! The food was even better.“

“Visiting from Birmingham, this was some of the BEST Mexican food I have ever had. It was very affordable and delicious.“

“Great food, great people, great place. The tamal de elote and pupusas revueltas can't be beat. El Tipico is the perfect dish, everyone in the family loves it, but you really can't go wrong. Everything is delicious.“

“Great food, great price point. Happy hour deals M-F 3-7 and all day Saturday and Sunday. I will eat there every day from today through Monday.“

“This is my favorite Mexican food in the DC area. There are better tacos to be had elsewhere, but the enchiladas are great. I especially like the mole poblano.

Parking: The parking lot is always pretty full, but you can usually find paid street parking nearby.“

“I LOVE this taco truck! Everything is alway amazing!“

“Delicious! Simply delicious and authentic Mexican Tacos. I stumbled upon this food truck searching for food at Whole Foods couldn’t have been more grateful for the find. It was exactly what I was looking for, healthy, authentic, Mexican tacos….I slammed a burrito and Avena drink as well hehe.“

“I had the chicken bowl with black beans, rice and potatoes. The food was fresh and delicious! I gave it 4 stars because you have to order your own food on a kiosk and I guess I’m old school and like human interaction. Other than that it was great. Reasonably priced, delicious, fast and good portion.“

“Awesome food! Large portions! Very nice folks. Couldn't be better :) We lived in New Mexico for 17yrs. This is authentic Mexican... and so delicious!“

“My boyfriend and I always passed by this place on S Courthouse Rd. And we finally got a chance to try it. They are open only on Saturdays and Sundays. Omg the food was amazing we ordered the Birria Gorditas and they were so full of flavor my mouth exploded. The Mango Agua Fresca was so delicious. Definitely gonna make this a regular spot now. The service was so nice and friendly they seem like wonderful people. Come out and support on weekends you won’t regret it. They have chairs you can sit at but no tables.“

“I had a wonderful surprise when visiting
Tortas and tacos la chiquita, since it is a restaurant that you cannot miss. The food is exceptional, the service is impeccable, the waiter was attentive and very friendly and helped us choose the crispy birria tacos, which we recommend 10/10“

“Tasty tacos from nice folks. Definitely staying in the rotation 😋“

“This place rocks! Best margaritas in town. Friendly staff. Fantastic food.“

“As a frequent traveler I'm always looking for places I can depend on. At DCA that place is El Centro. The entire staff including Lindsay, Inches, Steve, Xenia and the rest of the crew have provided consistently fabulous service over a long period of time. The food is sensational, fresh and delicious. This is one of my favorite spots!“

“Muy buen ambiente buena atención“

“Wilber ( both the waiter and the manager) are amazing! I love coming here with my wife and friends. They’re super accommodating and take the time to talk to me and my friends and make me feel part of their family. This location is absolutely amazing. I’ve gone to other and none of them compare to this one. Recommend 20/10“

“delicious food and good service“

“The very best location“