Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

1. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.6
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 324 tips and reviews

Donald M.Donald Moreno: Had the Albondigas, taco de lengua, torta de pollo and tres leches for dessert!! So tasty!

Laura O.Laura Ondrich: the squash salad was so exciting, love the chips and the tacos, mmmm

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You really can't go wrong with any of the taco options here, but highly recommend the pescado Baja California, lengua guisada, carnitas estilo Michoacán, and pancita de puerco al pastor tacos.

Chaia is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

2. Chaia

9.1
3207 Grace St NW (btwn Wisconsin Ave & Cecil Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Georgetown · 34 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get delicious plant-based tacos like Morrocan Carrots w/ Mint and Chevre, Creamy Greens w/ Smoky Tomatillo & Spicy Jack, and Market Mushrooms w/ red sauce & feta

Ashley R.Ashley R: Butternut squash tacos are my favorite. Beets get second place.

annlouannlou: Amazingly delicious vegetarian tacos made vegan on your request. Also nice lemonades and hot cider. 😋😋😋

District Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

3. District Taco

8.2
1309 F St. NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 165 tips and reviews

Jason V.Jason Van Dyke: Easily the best Mexican food in DC. Breakfast tacos with chorizo are heavenly.

Robbie M.Robbie Myers: Try the mojado burrito all week and the fish tacos on Friday...also can't go wrong with a small chip with guac!

Isa L.Isa Lara: Wow. Best tacos I've had in a long time. Did barbacoa "con todo" (with everything) plus guacamole. Yum!

Taqueria Habanero is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

4. Taqueria Habanero

8.7
3710 14th St NW (at Spring Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Petworth · 38 tips and reviews

Thomas V.Thomas Vander Wal: Amazing tacos and fresh made tortillas. They are not late, but the flavors are incredible.

A V.A Vickie: Tacos! Shrimp, al pastor, barbacoa, chicken - they’re all great, authentic Mexican.

Lenny T.Lenny Teh: Recommend any of the sopes and the street tacos especially the el pastor, chicken, and barbacoa ones. Try them with a habanero margarita.

District Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

5. District Taco

7.9
1919 M St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 111 tips and reviews

Robert H.Robert Huttinger: The tacos are the best deal! There is a little for everyone: cheese tacos for kids, egg white tacos for the light eater, burrito desnudo for carb watchers, and last but not least Boylans soda! Go now!

Stephanie A.Stephanie Austin: Come in on Mondays for awesome shrimp taco! But make sure your order is in before noon to beat the line.

Dave C.Dave Cutlip: So far everything I have eaten here has been delicious I am partial to the 3 tacos with steak it’s amazing!!

El Chucho Cocina Superior is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

6. El Chucho Cocina Superior

8.8
3313 11th St NW (at Lamont St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 81 tips and reviews

Wilson A.Wilson Andrews: One of the best kept secrets in DC. Great pork tacos, the corn is ridiculous, and the bartenders make a mean cocktail. Ask for the Suffering Bastard.

Aaron Z.Aaron Zimmerman: A neighborhood favorite. Great tacos and a strawberry habanero lime margarita.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: So many good things to try here but some of the must-haves are the Asada marinated steak tacos, Pescado fish tacos, and of course the amazing corn on the cob 'street style.'

Surfside is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

7. Surfside

8.0
1800 N St NW (btwn Connecticut Ave & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 45 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Pretty solid 24 hour taco stand, I recommend the Maui tacos made with grilled rockfish, black bean and corn salsa, avocado, cilantro and like sour cream.

Gerri M.Gerri Marshall: Island themed taco menu! The Punta Cana tacos are great! Small place only 3 tables great for an quick intimate lunch.

BrandieBrandie: The best tacos I ever had! Get the butter rice and nachos too.

Mezcalero is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

8. Mezcalero

8.7
3714 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Petworth · 19 tips and reviews

KoriKori: The drinks and tacos are delicious

RyanRyan: Mole, quesadillas, and tacos are great.

Sonia P G.Sonia P Gutierrez: Octopus and tounge taco delicious!! The Huarache was very good

El Rey is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

9. El Rey

7.7
919 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · U-Street · 53 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: On my first visit, I dug the margarita (rocks), the guac and the carne asada & pescado tacos.

Ignacio C.Ignacio Crespo: Amazing tacos! Carne asada, fish and al pastor is a killer threesome.

Campbell B.Campbell Bird: The tamales are $5 because they're huge. Best tacos are al pastor.

Union Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

10. Union Market

9.3
1309 5th St NE (at Neal Pl NE), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 171 tips and reviews

Vineet S.Vineet Shah: Union Market is a diamond in the rough in Northeast DC. A variety of artisan food and craft vendors, my favorite being Takorean, serving Korean-style tacos. A great place to spend an afternoon.

Matt B.Matt Bernstein: Such an awesome space. Takorean tacos are delicious. Loved the frozen drinks at Suburbia.

John S.John Stevenson: This place is an amazing indoor food market. The Dosas, Korean Tacos and Bread Pudding are all wonderful booths.

Super Tacos & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

11. Super Tacos & Bakery

7.5
1762 Columbia Rd NW (at Champlain St), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 18 tips and reviews

MattMatt: best tacos in the area. two corn tortillas filled with tons of meat and onion and cilantro. carnitas and al pastor are great. don't miss the salsa bar.

Joshua W.Joshua Williamson: The Al Pastor tacos are cheap and spicey pork that is perfect for your mexican food cravings.

Virly B.Virly Barley: Burrito illegal, Taco de Lengua (beef tounge), tortas....those are good !!!

Pica Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

12. Pica Taco

7.6
1629 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 22 tips and reviews

Alexandra T.Alexandra Talley: Get the beef tacos and ask for the salsa verde!

Gabriel G.Gabriel Guzman: Lengua!!! Love these tacos!

Mimi N.Mimi Nguyen: Reminds me of the hole in the wall places I'd find back in Orange County. Loved the lengua, carnitas, fish tacos, and breakfast burritos!

El Sol is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

13. El Sol

8.7
1227 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 30 tips and reviews

Daniel G.Daniel Grayson: The tacos were delicious, I had the pastor, chorizo, and pescado. Each different, each good. Extensive menu filled with stuff I want to put into my mouth.

Kasia K.Kasia K: delicious tacos but tequila selection is limited

Sabrina G.Sabrina Guzman: Tacos al pastor y carne asada were so so good! We also got a torta de bistec and the meat was so tender. We'll be back!

TaKorean is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

14. TaKorean

8.0
1212 4th St SE #130 (at Tingey St SE), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Navy Yard · 11 tips and reviews

Dee Gee BeeDee Gee Bee: Chicken and Pork Tacos are my favorite. Get the recommended slaw toppings

Vee V.Vee Vik: Everything! 3 tacos for $9. Steak, chicken, and tofu. Tried all 3 slaws. All delicious. None really spicy and I'm picky.

BilalBilal: Try all of the tacos!

DC Taco Truck is one of The 15 Best Places for Tacos in Washington.

15. DC Taco Truck

7.5
Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Eckington · 9 tips and reviews

M -.M --: Delicious fish tacos.

Beth S.Beth S.: Get the fish tacos w corn tortillas!

Heather G.Heather Goss: If the lady is at the window (on Fridays usually), just abort. She'll get your order wrong and skimp on the fixings. Otherwise, the spicy veg or chicken tacos are my fav food truck dish.