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Talkin' Tacos Washington DC
Tacos El Chilango
dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval
Elevated Mexican fare and wood-fired grilled specialties executed in a striking, rustic-chic venue.
Chaia Tacos Chinatown
Chic counter serve for vegetarian & vegan tacos popularized at farmer's markets, plus wine & beer.
Mary Bar Grill
Taqueria Habanero
Modest Mexican serving homemade tortillas & fillings, plus pitchers of margaritas & sangria.
Taqueria Los Perez Washington
PX Tacos
Taco Dirty To Me
Taco De Birria by Rice Bar
El Sabor A Mexico
Uno Más Modern Mexican kitchen
Far East Taco Grille
Design-your-own tacos, burritos & bowls at a Latin-Asian quick-serve eatery with food truck origins.
Taco City DC
Cane & Coconut
Tequila & Mezcal
Artful hub showcasing Mexican favorites, including tacos & enchiladas, plus beer & cocktails.
Taqueria Xochi
Bandit Taco
Oyamel
Lively, upscale spot with creative Mexican tapas & street food, plus a lengthy cocktail & wine menu.
Lauriol Plaza
This spacious eatery with a roof deck fills up with fans of basic Mexican fare & frozen margaritas.
Corado's
Surfside Taco Stand
Tacos, margaritas & more are served cafeteria-style in a casual, colorful destination.
Guapo's Restaurant
Lively eatery serving sizable burritos, tacos & other classic Tex-Mex eats, plus margarita pitchers.
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
Creative takes on taqueria fare & margaritas on tap make this tri-level venue a popular stop.
Sol Mexican Grill
Benitos Place
Taqueria Al Lado
El Camino
Kitschy-cool spot with red-velvet booths serving Southern California-Mexican fare & Latin cocktails.
Amparo Fondita
Anafre DC
Mezcalero
Taqueria Xochi - Square
Muchas Gracias
TallBoy - A Neighborhood Joint
Craft beers are served by the can or on draft at this funky venue serving grilled cheese & wings.
Laredo Taco Company
Taco Rock - Rosslyn
Vibrant eatery specializing in a diverse range of tacos & funky cocktails, plus happy-hour specials.
El Presidente
Bandit Taco
Burrito Brothers
Mexican joint featuring made-to-order burritos, tacos & more (with vegan options), plus a salsa bar.
Johnny Pistolas
Contemporary Mexican restaurant featuring street tacos & margaritas in a casual, convivial space.
Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana
Mexican street food & regional dishes, plus mezcal bar in comfy space spruced up by photos & kitsch.
El Techo
Hip rooftop restaurant & bar serving Latin tapas & craft cocktails above Rito Loco.
Mission Dupont Circle
This hacienda-style Mexican with an outdoor patio offers traditional tacos & lots of tequila.
Cactus Cantina
Tex-Mex fare, margaritas & a patio draw college students & families to this lively, casual spot.
Pica Taco
Sol Mexican Grill
Surfside Taco Stand
Tacos, margaritas & more are served cafeteria-style in a casual, colorful destination.
Buho's Restaurant
DC Taco & Wings
Los Molcajetes - Mi Casita 3
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Alero Restaurant Dupont
Hip & lively Mexican cantina with a lengthy menu of classic dishes & pitchers of margaritas.
Surfside
Tacos, margaritas & more are served cafeteria-style in a casual, colorful destination.
Las Placitas Restaurant
Salvadoran seafood & pupusas, plus basic Mexican fare & margaritas, served in a relaxing space.
El Rey U Street
Tacos & tequila in a space fashioned out of shipping containers, plus a patio with retractable roof.
El Tamarindo
Late-night eatery offering Salvadoran & Mexican fare in a lively, basic space with rotating art.
Chimalli Restaurant
Grilled chicken is the focus of this no-frills Mexican & Central American counter-serve cafe.
California Tortilla
Counter-serve chain for made-to-order burritos, quesadillas & other California-style Mexican fare.
Laredo DC Restaurant
Hip & lively Mexican cantina with rustic decor, happy hour, pitchers of margaritas & weekend brunch.
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MXDC Cocina Mexicana By Chef Todd English
Bi-level, rustic-modern pick for Mexican staples reimagined by the celeb chef plus tequilas galore.
Chupacabra Latin Kitchen & Taqueria
Cool stop for tacos, margaritas & beer, with outdoor seats & vegetarian/vegan options.
Little Miner Taco - NoMa
ABOUT TACOS IN WASHINGTON
Washington, DC offers an incredible variety of taco restaurants, each bringing their own unique flavors and traditions to the table. Whether you're craving authentic street tacos, fusion cuisine, or traditional Mexican dishes, our directory helps you find the perfect spot.
The taco scene in Washington ranges from food trucks and casual eateries to upscale Mexican restaurants. Many establishments focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and traditional cooking methods passed down through generations.