Zandra's Taqueria, Manassas

The food was absolutely delicious and filling.

Love everything about this Zandras!

Megan was the most amazing server/bartender!!!! Pleasant, cheerful, and very informative of the menu!! Can’t recommend enough, the second time I’ve eaten there in three days. Simply have to go. Might be my best ever!!!! Simply signed,

Crash-she will know what it means!! Most certainly deserves a raise!!!

Best tacos I’ve ever had. Amazing fresh mango mojito. Service was warm and friendly and informative with the menu.
Best part was that u can order by the taco, giving the option to try multiple dishes

Zandra's Taqueria in Old Town Manassas offers a vibrant and authentic Mexican street food experience right in the heart of the historic district. This local spot is known for its flavorful and diverse taco selection, lively atmosphere, and commitment to fresh, quality ingredients. It's a go-to for anyone craving a genuine taste of Mexico.
The menu at Zandra's is a celebration of tacos, featuring a wide array of fillings from traditional favorites like carne asada and al pastor to more creative and unique options. Each taco is crafted with care, and the fresh toppings and flavorful salsas truly elevate the experience. Beyond tacos, Zandra's often offers other delicious Mexican street food staples like elote (Mexican street corn), quesadillas, and refreshing agua frescas.
The atmosphere at Zandra's is typically energetic and welcoming, reflecting the vibrant spirit of a true taqueria. It's a place where you can feel comfortable grabbing a quick bite or lingering with friends. The colorful décor and lively ambiance add to the overall festive feel.
The service at Zandra's is usually friendly and efficient, with staff who are passionate about the food and eager to help you navigate the menu. It's a place where you can expect a genuine and enjoyable interaction.
In short, Zandra's Taqueria in Old Town Manassas is a fantastic spot for authentic and delicious Mexican street food. With its diverse taco selection, lively atmosphere, and friendly service, it's a must-visit for anyone looking for a genuine taste of Mexico in a fun and vibrant setting.

Exceptional service!

The tacos are great. The black bean chili nachos are superb! A must for me every time!

Recommend the roja salsa and the bulgogi, pork belly and birria tacos.

Decent food. Definitely not the most authentic coming from a Mexican. The flavors could be a bit more intense on the citrus and spice department, but it does curb the cravings. Service wasn't the best from most servers - we were told to seat ourselves and then proceeded to be ignored for a solid 15 minutes until we flagged someone down. The lead was super nice though after we got her attention and she made up for it with her niceness :)

We visited this spot last night during First Friday and had a great time. The line to get to the rooftop took about 40 minutes, but once we got up there and lucked out with a table, it was all worth it.

The highlight of the night, though, was our server Isabella. She delivered some of the best service I’ve had in a long time. She was attentive without being overbearing, always checking in at just the right moments and making sure we were well taken care of. Her friendly, professional demeanor really added to the experience, and her makeup was flawless, elegant and stylish in a way that fit the vibe perfectly. Honestly, I wish Isabella could be our server everywhere we go. She really set the bar high.

My fiancée and I split everything so we could try a bit of it all, and the food did not disappoint. We started with the beef nachos, and they were stacked. The beef was incredibly tender, and the toppings were balanced just right, plenty of cheese, fresh jalapeños, and a generous drizzle of crema that tied it all together. Definitely one of those dishes where you’re low key competing for the best bites.

The Reuben taco was a standout, rich, savory, and packed with flavor. The tangy sauerkraut and creamy sauce paired perfectly with the corned beef. The bourbon taco had a smoky sweet kick, with tender meat and just enough texture to keep it interesting. Both tacos were served on soft flour tortillas that were warm and fresh, with a nice chew that held everything together without falling apart.

We had one frozen margarita and one house margarita to go with the food. Both were refreshing and well made. Personally, I would’ve liked them a bit stronger, but they still hit the spot and paired nicely with everything we ordered.

As if the night wasn’t already memorable, the massive screens behind the bar were showing the Capitals game, and we got to witness Ovechkin score, putting him just one goal away from setting a record. The energy in the space was electric when it happened. It was the perfect backdrop to an already great night.

All in all, between the delicious food, rooftop vibes, and standout service from Isabella, this place delivered. We’ll definitely be back.

They have some good tacos and mid overpriced drinks. Besides the sticky menus and cheap layout of this place… it has a lot of potential. I talked to a few of the guests outside while I was barhopping and all was positive until they said one of the managers Jay or May something like that was “racist” which I doubt but apparently “they do not hire Blacks” so be minded of the atmosphere of this taco spot.

The menu was extensive, the food delicious, and our waitress very attentive. The 1 complaint - when we ordered chips, I asked if we could get 2 dips with our unlimited chips. She said yes. When I saw we had been charged twice for unlimited chips, she explained that it was the restaurant's policy to double charge if people asked for 2 salsas. The restaurant can certainly do as it wants, but the error was the waitress did not tell us we would be double charged when we placed the order.

Visited 3/23/25

Attempted to go on Sunday afternoon, walked in and a host was not present to greet us so we waited around for awhile and then someone finally showed up to tell us “someone will be with you in a minute”. Several more minutes later someone scrambles to clean one of the tables for us to sit down. They must have been short staffed that day because tables were left uncleaned long after previous customers left and there was not a host at the door the entire time we were waiting and even after we sat down.

The place itself okay, had a nice bar which takes up a good portion of the first level. They have a rooftop level in which is where I seen a few servers going back and forth between kitchen and upper level while the lower level seemed to be lacking attention. Was kind of strange that the place was so quiet. No music was playing, it was just kind of weird.

Once we sat to look at the menu, we were told that the shrimp are not ready, they “need to thaw out and he’ll go check if they’re ready”. We said okay fine. While the server was doing that, the bartender came over in attempt to take our order and he told us “we’re out of shrimp”. Like okay, which lie is it? We ended up leaving without ordering and went next door.

Ate here and the food is amazing. The only thing I could remotely complain about is the chips,they're paper thin. Overall,it's a pretty nice place to eat. Thanks Dylan for recommending.

Stopped in for a restaurant week lunch special, app and 3 tacos. So good! I had chips and salsa for the app, a smash burger taco, really tasty and unique, a shrimp tempura taco with huge shrimp just overflowing the taco, and a pork taco that was a bit tough. Two out of three ain't bad, next time I'll go with chicken 😉
Service was great, and I was overstuffed when done, they are generous with the fillings!

Hosting the Old Town Strong tonight, live music with Joe Downer, beautiful night on the rooftop bar sipping margs and listening to Joe play!
I enjoyed my Cobb salad and chips very much.

Decent but it's hard to compete with a lot of the other excellent local taco places