Harry Irvine
Some of the best tacos I've had on the east coast.
Lots of flavor and a nice little spice cart for you to add more. Barbacoa here is amazing! Will be back!!
Brianne Fischer
The tacos were good and the service was friendly. The price for one taco ($4) was a bit high in my opinion, but it was tasty. Would definitely return if in the area but probably wouldn’t make a special trip.
Gluten-free friendly as the shells were all corn.
Khoi Nguyen
This is as authentic as it gets when it comes to tacos. My friend and I stopped by on a busy weekday. There was a light out the door. Parking was luckily easy to find even with the lot being entirely filled. We ordered the barbacoa, carnitas, pastor, carne asada, cachete, chorizo and lengua. Wow flavors here are on point. Meats were seasoned well, tender and juicy. The way they pack it as well its so efficient. Stuffed in some aluminum foil. When I got home 15 minutes after they were still piping hot. I personally loved the lengua, carnitas, pastor and cachete the most. They packed the most flavor. If you want to indulge and don't mind the calories then go with the pork ones. I'm glad my friend recommended this place as I will definitely be coming back. Expect quick service, authentic Mexican tacos and delicious flavors. Don't be turned away by the long lines this is now my favorite taco spot in the area!
The Tiny House Chef
Incredible tacos!
What stood out to me a was how perfectly each of the meats was cooked, none of them were dry or chewy. The two house made salsas were incredible, flavorful with just the right amount of spice.
Sortido- perfectly cooked pork, chopped together into a melange of flavor and texture, served with a sprinkle of cilantro, paired perfectly with the salsa verde.
Pastor - All about the seasonings, ribbons of heavily spiced pork, absent were the sugary pineapple chucks somewhat ubiquitous in Al Pastor, and all the better for it! This was some of the best Pastor I’ve ever had, elevated just a little more by the picante salsa roja 🌶
Lengua - delicate flavor with a melt-on-your-tongue texture. A personal favorite.
Suadero - suave beef, cooked to perfection and seasoned lightly, paired well with salted onions and spicy red salsa.
Barbacoa - savory lamb with a rich molé. It had a discernible lamb flavor that might put some people off but if you enjoy lamb it’s worth getting two.
Chorizo - soo flavorful, a well executed classic.
Carnitas - still tender and moist, with perfectly crispy edges!
I would absolutely eat here again, and would probably drive considerable distances to get these tacos.
Corey Goode
One of few things I miss about Cali is the street tacos. This is legitimately the best tacos I've had on the east coast. I just drove 30 minutes to get them and I'll probably do it again in a few days. It's fresh. High quality. Delicious. Price is slightly high but it's worth it for me. The portions are generous.
Anna Emenheiser
Stopped in for lunch and had some of the best tacos! They really are amazing. We got carne asada and al pastor tacos, both were fantastic! We ate there - lots of seating outside. Tacos were brought out very fast, and for a great price
Edgar Jimenez
I'm gonna try and not bash this place because I'm from Texas and my expectations are high. Price was not on point. 2.50$ for a can of soda, 4$ for dry tacos that are made with packaged tortillas. 14$ for a breakfast plate that includes canned black beans and eggs so greasy i couldn't taste any flavor. The chicharrones were got 1/2 a pound to take home for 11$ which is crazy high. I definitely won't be in a hurry to tell anyone about this place.
Eidan O.
(Edit) The food USED to be good. It no longer is. This place is lo longer what it used to be. It used to be good food for cheap, now it’s bad food for expensive. $4 for a taco is way too much. The tortillas weren’t fully cooked, the onions weren’t caramelized. This used to be a hotspot and now it doesn’t nearly as many customers as before. If you came here previously stay away; you’ll be seriously disappointed in the regression that’s happened. The food is being rushed to be made with higher prices. This place has become a disappointment and has fallen from its former glory. Stay away.
Kelly
Great atmosphere but don't go here if you're a vegetarian unless you like cactus. The meat eater said the tacos were okay.
Anas Hamdi
This place is terrible. The tacos are dry and expensive considering their size. Don't get fooled by the good reviews, it's probably all the employees that voted. While the restaurant looks authentic from outside, the food is bad! I much rather satisfy my craving for tacos at taco bell.
Patti Lever
Busy, noisy, parking is a nightmare BUT the best tacos you will ever eat. No matter what time you go the place is packed and you won't find a parking spot, they are that good! Chicharron (fried pork) is crispy and sold by the pound. Just go, you will never regret it!
Pachacutec
Muy Bueno!. This place is NOT your chain Mexican restaurant; they do tacos and they do them very well. The meats are tender and fresh, the service is great. I especially liked the pork/pineapple tacos, yum! <br/><br/> ( If you feel you need dessert, there's a little Mexican bakery right next door).
Sck
Best tacos al pastor in DC area! Other tacos are good but not as good.
Gloria Luna Moorman
Authentic Mexican Restaurant. The best authentic Mexican restaurant in DC Metro. You walk in and order your tacos at the door- they have a variety of tacos, but my favorite are the tacos al pastor. Then go to your table and the wonderful wait-staff will bring out your meal, along with three delicious types of salsa toppings. They're open for breakfast. <br/><br/>They don't serve beer, but have a variety of cold juices and softdrinks. For dessert, you can buy a bag of fresh fruit behind a little counter at the entrance of the restaurant. <br/><br/>It's a beautiful little restaurant with murals and beautiful wood work throughout the place.
PureSchmaltz
Terrif!. The real McCoy. The right food, the right atmosphere. No suggestions for improvement- can't improve perfection. Especially when it's served on fresh corn tortillas.
DMV Dining
If you’re looking for one of the most authentic taquerias in the Washington metropolitan area, look no further than Taqueria La Placita.
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