The taco varieties and tostadas are good, flavorful with good toppings and fillings. However, they don’t always have most items in their menu which is disappointing. Overall, it’s a casual spot to grab light snacks at an affordable price point.
jessica c
Exceeded my expectations! Really yummy tacos. Not traditional but amazing. I got the fried chicken taco that brings a lot of chicken and big pieces! Then the ribeye tacos had amazing flavor! But you need to try the inside out quesadilla, it’s a must have!
Kaytlynn Shin
We'd been to this location in the past a few times and loved it. However this time it seems like there has been a huge change. They were out of most things including drinks in the foundation machine which was covered in fruit flies. The food was fast food quality, palatable but super bland. It was like bowling alley food. Very disappointing especially for the price we payed.
Oscar Bradley
Wow! What an amazing experience. I haven't had a good Mexican meal in a while. I used to work for a fine dinning Mexican restaurant where 90% of the ingredients were imported from Mexico. Almost all personal in the kitchen were Mexicans and the food was very special.This place reminded me of my time working there. The first bite was a reminder of how difficult is to find good Mexican food and I'm not talking Tex-mex.The ingredients at Taco + Piña are fresh which makes a big difference from the corn tortilla to the Morita salsa on top of the Rice and Beans side.I mean... do you want to elevate your meal experience? Add some authentic homemade salsa.Friendly staff.If you are reading this, you have to eat here. We had the shrimp taco and beef. Guacamole and another side dish.I can't wait to comeback and try the other dishes. See you again soon. Thanks.
Caroline Smith
Lots of not great things. First off, their AC wasn’t working on a 100+ degree day. Every surface in the restaurant was sticky to the touch, truly gross. Our shoes were still sticking to the ground as we were walking to the parking lot.The margarita I got was room temperature (no ice) and had little to no alcohol in it. Tasted like the mix you buy at the grocery store. I got the chicken tostada, which was a bit spicy, but other than that had no real discernible flavor. No cumin, no cilantro, not even salt. No nothing. The lettuce and tomato on mine tasted near moldy.My friend got the fried chicken taco, which was so over-fried that it she couldn’t bite into it or even stick a fork in it. When she tried her veggie taco, she immediately spit it out because she could tell someone had sprayed windex near it, causing it to have a chemical taste.Just don’t go here. Go to Guapo’s. Go to Taco Bell. Anywhere but here.
Teresa Cole
Tacos were pretty good. Some better than others. Chorizo was a real miss for us. The mushroom was better than expected. Chile relleno needed just a bit more flavor. Skip the Agua Fresca. Sugary water. Little flavor. Shirt taco was way over sauced. All of the tacos were just too drippy.
Jackie Black
We tried to eat here around 7 on a Friday because it was the only place without a wait (now we understand why). We walked in and the only person eating in the restaurant was an employee on break. We stood at the counter for five minutes while the man working behind the counter avoided us. Once my husband finally got his attention he acted annoyed to take our order and was mumbling under his mask so we ended up leaving. After reading other reviews it seems as if we are not alone in this experience..
Rachel Ellena
Gross! Don’t waste your time and money!I have now gone to the place two times—because I obviously don’t learn my lesson the first time—and I could not be more disappointed with the drinks and food, especially at the price point. The drinks are absolutely terrible! They were so bad that I thought it was just a mistake the first time. It wasn’t, since they tasted the same the second time. I could get a case of seltzer (12 drinks) for the cost of one horrible drink here. The food is fine, but I would go anywhere else on that entire street before stopping in there again.
cogdog43
We love this place for a quality family meal. I’ve never had a taco there I didn’t like. The tofu and chili rellano taco are yum. Also the steak taco! My kids love the rice and beans and I like to eat what they don’t finish.
Preston Boyd
Aw man; this place was a miss with a lot of potential. Came with a party of 3 and we all had very dry, bland tacos. Super surprising. The plantains were like laffy taffy, fried IN honey… the shrimp was like frozen popcorn shrimp from Sams Club.
This place is inspired. The ambiance, the menu, the drinks, the tunes. If it was on 16th it would be a line to get in. And thank you for letting me substitute for vegetarian nachos ❤️❤️ it's so rare to find a place in the DMV that understands nachos are a cuisine unto themselves ?
Steven Eakins
I absolutely love this place, and I think it's the most underrated taco restaurant in the Arlington area. The food is phenomenal...truly delicious, with the freshest ingredients and an amazing mix of flavors in every dish. Beers and margs are plentiful and reasonably priced. Customer service is top notch as well, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff.I prefer to dine in here and can typically find parking for free. I consider the nacho fries a must buy for top value. This is a must visit in the area.
Brian Copes
My date and I decided to go here because I wanted tacos and the other taco restaurant in the area had a huge wait time. Food - decent tacos. Visually appealing, but some where dry and basic in flavor in my opinion. Service- nice, friendly and helpful. Bathroom - clean and tidy. The faucet is funky or broken but it works. Vibe - fun and tropical. It’s a nice fast casual spot, but yeah I personally wouldn’t go out of my way to go back for the tacos.
Dillon Meyer
Great food, above and beyond service. Grubhub messed up and was unable to get a driver to pick up my order from Taco and Pina for well over an hour after the order was placed. The generous team at Taco and Pina contacted me about the issue, kept my food warm the entire time, and stayed AFTER closing to ensure my order was fulfilled and that I had a positive experience despite the delivery issue that was entirely out of their control. Thank you to Chef Graham and co. for the excellent food and service!
Ann Unitas
Maybe I hit it on a bad day, but the food, service, and cleanliness were all lacking. I was one of three customers but my server did not offer utensils or hot sauce and never stopped by to ask if all was OK. To stay the food was bland and tasteless is a kindness. My feet stuck to the floor and my magazine stuck to the table.
The taco varieties and tostadas are good, flavorful with good toppings and fillings. However, they don’t always have most items in their menu which is disappointing. Overall, it’s a casual spot to grab light snacks at an affordable price point.
Exceeded my expectations! Really yummy tacos. Not traditional but amazing. I got the fried chicken taco that brings a lot of chicken and big pieces! Then the ribeye tacos had amazing flavor! But you need to try the inside out quesadilla, it’s a must have!
We'd been to this location in the past a few times and loved it. However this time it seems like there has been a huge change. They were out of most things including drinks in the foundation machine which was covered in fruit flies. The food was fast food quality, palatable but super bland. It was like bowling alley food. Very disappointing especially for the price we payed.
Wow! What an amazing experience. I haven't had a good Mexican meal in a while. I used to work for a fine dinning Mexican restaurant where 90% of the ingredients were imported from Mexico. Almost all personal in the kitchen were Mexicans and the food was very special.This place reminded me of my time working there. The first bite was a reminder of how difficult is to find good Mexican food and I'm not talking Tex-mex.The ingredients at Taco + Piña are fresh which makes a big difference from the corn tortilla to the Morita salsa on top of the Rice and Beans side.I mean... do you want to elevate your meal experience? Add some authentic homemade salsa.Friendly staff.If you are reading this, you have to eat here. We had the shrimp taco and beef. Guacamole and another side dish.I can't wait to comeback and try the other dishes. See you again soon. Thanks.
Lots of not great things. First off, their AC wasn’t working on a 100+ degree day. Every surface in the restaurant was sticky to the touch, truly gross. Our shoes were still sticking to the ground as we were walking to the parking lot.The margarita I got was room temperature (no ice) and had little to no alcohol in it. Tasted like the mix you buy at the grocery store. I got the chicken tostada, which was a bit spicy, but other than that had no real discernible flavor. No cumin, no cilantro, not even salt. No nothing. The lettuce and tomato on mine tasted near moldy.My friend got the fried chicken taco, which was so over-fried that it she couldn’t bite into it or even stick a fork in it. When she tried her veggie taco, she immediately spit it out because she could tell someone had sprayed windex near it, causing it to have a chemical taste.Just don’t go here. Go to Guapo’s. Go to Taco Bell. Anywhere but here.
Tacos were pretty good. Some better than others. Chorizo was a real miss for us. The mushroom was better than expected. Chile relleno needed just a bit more flavor. Skip the Agua Fresca. Sugary water. Little flavor. Shirt taco was way over sauced. All of the tacos were just too drippy.
We tried to eat here around 7 on a Friday because it was the only place without a wait (now we understand why). We walked in and the only person eating in the restaurant was an employee on break. We stood at the counter for five minutes while the man working behind the counter avoided us. Once my husband finally got his attention he acted annoyed to take our order and was mumbling under his mask so we ended up leaving. After reading other reviews it seems as if we are not alone in this experience..
Gross! Don’t waste your time and money!I have now gone to the place two times—because I obviously don’t learn my lesson the first time—and I could not be more disappointed with the drinks and food, especially at the price point. The drinks are absolutely terrible! They were so bad that I thought it was just a mistake the first time. It wasn’t, since they tasted the same the second time. I could get a case of seltzer (12 drinks) for the cost of one horrible drink here. The food is fine, but I would go anywhere else on that entire street before stopping in there again.
We love this place for a quality family meal. I’ve never had a taco there I didn’t like. The tofu and chili rellano taco are yum. Also the steak taco! My kids love the rice and beans and I like to eat what they don’t finish.
Aw man; this place was a miss with a lot of potential. Came with a party of 3 and we all had very dry, bland tacos. Super surprising. The plantains were like laffy taffy, fried IN honey… the shrimp was like frozen popcorn shrimp from Sams Club.
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This place is inspired. The ambiance, the menu, the drinks, the tunes. If it was on 16th it would be a line to get in. And thank you for letting me substitute for vegetarian nachos ❤️❤️ it's so rare to find a place in the DMV that understands nachos are a cuisine unto themselves ?
I absolutely love this place, and I think it's the most underrated taco restaurant in the Arlington area. The food is phenomenal...truly delicious, with the freshest ingredients and an amazing mix of flavors in every dish. Beers and margs are plentiful and reasonably priced. Customer service is top notch as well, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff.I prefer to dine in here and can typically find parking for free. I consider the nacho fries a must buy for top value. This is a must visit in the area.
My date and I decided to go here because I wanted tacos and the other taco restaurant in the area had a huge wait time. Food - decent tacos. Visually appealing, but some where dry and basic in flavor in my opinion. Service- nice, friendly and helpful. Bathroom - clean and tidy. The faucet is funky or broken but it works. Vibe - fun and tropical. It’s a nice fast casual spot, but yeah I personally wouldn’t go out of my way to go back for the tacos.
Great food, above and beyond service. Grubhub messed up and was unable to get a driver to pick up my order from Taco and Pina for well over an hour after the order was placed. The generous team at Taco and Pina contacted me about the issue, kept my food warm the entire time, and stayed AFTER closing to ensure my order was fulfilled and that I had a positive experience despite the delivery issue that was entirely out of their control. Thank you to Chef Graham and co. for the excellent food and service!
Maybe I hit it on a bad day, but the food, service, and cleanliness were all lacking. I was one of three customers but my server did not offer utensils or hot sauce and never stopped by to ask if all was OK. To stay the food was bland and tasteless is a kindness. My feet stuck to the floor and my magazine stuck to the table.
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