first point to consider: this joint is in an AIRPORT.
second point to consider: i am a san diego, ca native of 30yrs.
first point considered; this Rusty Taco was the best part of my first Dulles International Airport experience. airport staff? rude af. airport quality? yuck. Rusty Taco was a much desired oasis where i found delightful people who were actually pleasant to speak to and engage with. MADHU was my server and he couldnt have been more polite. even though the restaurant was overly full, he found the time and patience to serve me and was extremely friendly. the AIRPORT STAFF could take notes from him. MADHU'S suggestions were perfect for me. im on a family trip so the extra strength margaritas were much appreciated.
second point considered: i had two of the philly tacos. considering my san diego lifestyle, the tacos were quite good. meat was tender and tasty and the veggies were crispy. filling:tortilla ratio was excellent; only two tacos were enough to fill me up and keep me happy until boarding! MADHU warned me of the one "hot" salsa and it was well warranted. it had enough kick to keep me alert long enough for my flight after a 2hour wait. the margaritas again were tops.
i am hoping to get to a full-sized Rusty Taco one day to get the full experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Philly, Tacos
Randi Sands
The food here was awful! I asked for no onions and got onions. I guess someone in the kitchen wants to cause someone with allergies to have medical issues. I have no idea what seasonings they use, but they sure aren’t Mexican spices. I grew up in a border area eating Mexican food and this certainly was no fajita steak burrito. I will never go there again!!! I travel a lot and have a do not eat list in my phone. Sadly Rusty Taco just got added to it! I just wish I had checked reviews before I ordered.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
d3w4yn3
I chose not to duplicate the many photos already included in past reviews, but focus primarily on the food and the service. I do not seek, or expect to find spacious accomodations, cheap prices or extremely compact ambiance in an airport economy - this is simply not reasonable. What I do seek and what I found was courtesy, speed, respect, and tasty, quality food. The girl that took my order was fast, but patient, and commanded an IQ worthy of a much higher paying job or a more challenging role. I ordered the chicken taco fave. Everything about it was fresh, flavorful and a bit zesty. Many great dishes and most real food, in a fast-food setting, simply are not designed to look pretty, yet taste delicious. While priced fairly similar to most airport meals, I found this to be great quality - the quality and volume of the chicken, the pico de gallo, the queso, were all perfect... none overpowered or detracted from the other. It was a perfectly balanced dance of cullinary expertise. Two of these (an order) presented a satisfying portion size. Although I prefer to seek new experiences each meal out, the Rusty Taco will find me here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda M
The manager is hella rude! Definitely needs a reality check on how he treats people. I literally was just yelled at for not noticing at 6 am that you have to request corn tortillas. Maybe have your staff ask do you want that on flour or corn. Also I saw the chicken that came with the fajita chicken tacos, I probably dodged a bullet to the bathroom for hours from the clearly microwaved chicken. Seriously the manager needs a harsh reality check, don't waste your money here
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
V Muck
This place is fantastic. You don’t expect customer service at an airport restaurant. You get it here. They are adequately staffed, they manage surge periods by circulating in the crowd, always ensuring everyone has a drink. And the food is really good. Grilled shrimp tacos are great, and their margaritas are stout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy Nesmith
We were first time guest today at 0630, we spent $40 for two entrees,a churro and a coffee. The food seemed cooked fresh and the churro was good.Service from the young ladies at the register was stellar. While waiting for our food we sat on the far side of the bar away from the main area, especially because we're didn't order an alcoholic beverage. There was not a battender present. However, nothing states that you cannot eat in the area. The manager ruined the experience. He came from the kitchen to the bar area and started slamming down the metal "reserved" placards loudly, making so much noise, dropping them on the floor. Then he goes to his employees to talk about the people sitting to eat with reading the signs. At this point there are 5 people total sitting and eating away from the front side of the bar. Finally a guy in a suit comes and gets a beer and would you believe that the manger spoke to him in a nice, professional, regulated tone. We would have ordered an alcoholic beverage if it was necessary but after being stared down and treated like an inconvenience, we'll go elsewhere for food or libations in the future. You could have talked to us like people instead of being disregulated and passive aggressive.
Great veggie tacos, habanero salsa, guac, margs, and price for an airport restaurant! The staff was really accommodating too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Tacos
Maria Antonieta Mendez
I guess I’m giving one start because I can’t give less than that. I bought a bowl last night and it was a joke … almost empty. The people working here are so grumpy, really bad customer service (even tho I could speak Spanish like most of them) Please don’t waste your money and go somewhere else, there are more options around.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
T D
Breakfast tacos tasted good but the chorizo one was super oily and messed up my stomach for hours. Would not recommend taking it on the plane
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Matt Petersen
Ordered the Texican and all the ingredients taste fresh except the tortilla. The tortilla is not necessarily bad but it doesn’t seem fresh. Also the cheese was cold on my taco. But the people and atmosphere was great and nothing wrong in that category
Horrribleeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! Oh, if I only can give it -1,000,000 star The workers are rude. We stand down and the guy in the bar asked us to to move after we order our food and take our food and stay and eat it outside and we got upset then luckily two minutes later someone got up and we sand down and another two chairs and halfway through my food I found metal wires in my food. I took a picture of them after taking them out of my mouth. I didn’t know what it was I looked at it. I saw wires who was Rohan the one who was very rude to us earlier and then offered the refund but we don’t care about refund if someone elder or a kid who don’t choose their food well they could have swallowed that metal wire thing got stuck there.!!!! I don’t care about the refund. I asked him what is he gonna do about this? He said this is the first time and they don’t know what is this? And I asked to be connected with the head office or anything he told me just google it I’m not surprised of the quality of the food or the service since the manager is extremely rude and unprofessional!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ryan panahi
Got the fajita tacos and they are bland, tasteless, chewy, and over priced. Don’t recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Sharon O'Neill
Rusty Taco...More Like Rubbery Taco... Actually It Was Chicken Fajitas...Is It Chicken Or Chicken Flavored Rubber? The Latter...I Think... Terrible!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Charles Holt
July 10, 2024 I ordered my food from here. Once i swiped my card the machine ask me to swiped again even though the money was taken out my account. The manager lady was very rude about the situation and would not give me my food. I showed them my purchase in my bank account that the food was paid for. They did not give me my food and told me to swipe again.
Ross Fu
Service was quick but food was not fresh. Nachos tasted like oil was overdue for change. Tomato salsa had definitely turned in flavor. Would not recommend.
first point to consider: this joint is in an AIRPORT.
second point to consider: i am a san diego, ca native of 30yrs.
first point considered; this Rusty Taco was the best part of my first Dulles International Airport experience. airport staff? rude af. airport quality? yuck. Rusty Taco was a much desired oasis where i found delightful people who were actually pleasant to speak to and engage with. MADHU was my server and he couldnt have been more polite. even though the restaurant was overly full, he found the time and patience to serve me and was extremely friendly. the AIRPORT STAFF could take notes from him. MADHU'S suggestions were perfect for me. im on a family trip so the extra strength margaritas were much appreciated.
second point considered: i had two of the philly tacos. considering my san diego lifestyle, the tacos were quite good. meat was tender and tasty and the veggies were crispy. filling:tortilla ratio was excellent; only two tacos were enough to fill me up and keep me happy until boarding! MADHU warned me of the one "hot" salsa and it was well warranted. it had enough kick to keep me alert long enough for my flight after a 2hour wait. the margaritas again were tops.
i am hoping to get to a full-sized Rusty Taco one day to get the full experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Philly, Tacos
The food here was awful! I asked for no onions and got onions. I guess someone in the kitchen wants to cause someone with allergies to have medical issues.
I have no idea what seasonings they use, but they sure aren’t Mexican spices. I grew up in a border area eating Mexican food and this certainly was no fajita steak burrito. I will never go there again!!! I travel a lot and have a do not eat list in my phone. Sadly Rusty Taco just got added to it!
I just wish I had checked reviews before I ordered.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
I chose not to duplicate the many photos already included in past reviews, but focus primarily on the food and the service. I do not seek, or expect to find spacious accomodations, cheap prices or extremely compact ambiance in an airport economy - this is simply not reasonable. What I do seek and what I found was courtesy, speed, respect, and tasty, quality food. The girl that took my order was fast, but patient, and commanded an IQ worthy of a much higher paying job or a more challenging role. I ordered the chicken taco fave. Everything about it was fresh, flavorful and a bit zesty. Many great dishes and most real food, in a fast-food setting, simply are not designed to look pretty, yet taste delicious. While priced fairly similar to most airport meals, I found this to be great quality - the quality and volume of the chicken, the pico de gallo, the queso, were all perfect... none overpowered or detracted from the other. It was a perfectly balanced dance of cullinary expertise. Two of these (an order) presented a satisfying portion size. Although I prefer to seek new experiences each meal out, the Rusty Taco will find me here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The manager is hella rude! Definitely needs a reality check on how he treats people. I literally was just yelled at for not noticing at 6 am that you have to request corn tortillas. Maybe have your staff ask do you want that on flour or corn. Also I saw the chicken that came with the fajita chicken tacos, I probably dodged a bullet to the bathroom for hours from the clearly microwaved chicken.
Seriously the manager needs a harsh reality check, don't waste your money here
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place is fantastic. You don’t expect customer service at an airport restaurant. You get it here. They are adequately staffed, they manage surge periods by circulating in the crowd, always ensuring everyone has a drink. And the food is really good. Grilled shrimp tacos are great, and their margaritas are stout.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were first time guest today at 0630, we spent $40 for two entrees,a churro and a coffee. The food seemed cooked fresh and the churro was good.Service from the young ladies at the register was stellar. While waiting for our food we sat on the far side of the bar away from the main area, especially because we're didn't order an alcoholic beverage. There was not a battender present. However, nothing states that you cannot eat in the area. The manager ruined the experience. He came from the kitchen to the bar area and started slamming down the metal "reserved" placards loudly, making so much noise, dropping them on the floor. Then he goes to his employees to talk about the people sitting to eat with reading the signs. At this point there are 5 people total sitting and eating away from the front side of the bar. Finally a guy in a suit comes and gets a beer and would you believe that the manger spoke to him in a nice, professional, regulated tone. We would have ordered an alcoholic beverage if it was necessary but after being stared down and treated like an inconvenience, we'll go elsewhere for food or libations in the future. You could have talked to us like people instead of being disregulated and passive aggressive.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajita Bowl, Churros, Tacos
Great veggie tacos, habanero salsa, guac, margs, and price for an airport restaurant! The staff was really accommodating too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Tacos
I guess I’m giving one start because I can’t give less than that. I bought a bowl last night and it was a joke … almost empty.
The people working here are so grumpy, really bad customer service (even tho I could speak Spanish like most of them) Please don’t waste your money and go somewhere else, there are more options around.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Breakfast tacos tasted good but the chorizo one was super oily and messed up my stomach for hours. Would not recommend taking it on the plane
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Ordered the Texican and all the ingredients taste fresh except the tortilla. The tortilla is not necessarily bad but it doesn’t seem fresh. Also the cheese was cold on my taco. But the people and atmosphere was great and nothing wrong in that category
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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Horrribleeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
Oh, if I only can give it -1,000,000 star
The workers are rude. We stand down and the guy in the bar asked us to to move after we order our food and take our food and stay and eat it outside and we got upset then luckily two minutes later someone got up and we sand down and another two chairs and halfway through my food I found metal wires in my food. I took a picture of them after taking them out of my mouth. I didn’t know what it was I looked at it. I saw wires who was Rohan the one who was very rude to us earlier and then offered the refund but we don’t care about refund if someone elder or a kid who don’t choose their food well they could have swallowed that metal wire thing got stuck there.!!!!
I don’t care about the refund. I asked him what is he gonna do about this? He said this is the first time and they don’t know what is this? And I asked to be connected with the head office or anything he told me just google it I’m not surprised of the quality of the food or the service since the manager is extremely rude and unprofessional!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Got the fajita tacos and they are bland, tasteless, chewy, and over priced. Don’t recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Rusty Taco...More Like Rubbery Taco... Actually It Was Chicken Fajitas...Is It Chicken Or Chicken Flavored Rubber? The Latter...I Think... Terrible!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
July 10, 2024 I ordered my food from here. Once i swiped my card the machine ask me to swiped again even though the money was taken out my account. The manager lady was very rude about the situation and would not give me my food. I showed them my purchase in my bank account that the food was paid for. They did not give me my food and told me to swipe again.
Service was quick but food was not fresh. Nachos tasted like oil was overdue for change. Tomato salsa had definitely turned in flavor. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
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