1. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 324 tips and reviews
Jenn: Don't miss the the fried masa cake with duck confit, pork belly, BBQ pork and fish tacos. Guacamole is pretty good and freshly made, too!
Rachel Coker: Amazing guacamole, fish tacos and shrimp with garlic. Go with a group so you can try lots of dishes. And definitely order a margarita.
Max: Nicely decorated. Try the hand-made tacos all kind. Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo... is to die for! Classic hand made, in your face Guacamole. A strong selection of Mezcal. Kids frendly.
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 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
abigail.: We had the mushroom taco, potato taco, and corn taco and they were all fantastic. Also added the in house pickled jalapeños - so good!!
Ian B: Love this place. Great vegetarian tacos, simple choices, refreshing juices
3. District Taco
7.9
1309 F St. NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 165 tips and reviews
Kat L: Great fish tacos. Then pollo chicken and al pastor. Carne Asada only ok.
Dizzie Tot: quick service, amazing food, very affordable esp for travellers, taco bar!!! Very clean restrooms and write on the sticky note wall dont miss this spot in DC!
Evelyn Arana: The carne asada tacos were delicious! Their meat isn't spicy which is how I like it.
4. Taqueria Habanero
8.7
3710 14th St NW (at Spring Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Petworth · 38 tips and reviews
Jackie: This place is incredible! I highly suggest the malanesa de pollo. So delicious! The chorizo tacos are also fantastic!
Thomas Vander Wal: Amazing tacos and fresh made tortillas. They are not late, but the flavors are incredible.
A Vickie: Tacos! Shrimp, al pastor, barbacoa, chicken - they’re all great, authentic Mexican.
5. District Taco
7.9
1919 M St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 111 tips and reviews
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!
SEN: Highly recommend the fish tacos. Watch out for the jalapeños - they pack some punch. 3 tacos for 7 bucks - can't beat that bargain.
Stephanie Austin: Come in on Mondays for awesome shrimp taco! But make sure your order is in before noon to beat the line.
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 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 Zimmerman: A neighborhood favorite. Great tacos and a strawberry habanero lime margarita.
Behrad 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.'
7. Surfside
8.4
1800 N St NW (btwn Connecticut Ave & 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 45 tips and reviews
Paige Nicole: I'm here every single Friday. All the tacos are good --the Rio is my current favorite--and the chips and queso are worth the extra cost.
Behrad 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 Marshall: Island themed taco menu! The Punta Cana tacos are great! Small place only 3 tables great for an quick intimate lunch.
9. Union Market
9.2
1309 5th St NE (at Neal Pl NE), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 171 tips and reviews
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 Bernstein: Such an awesome space. Takorean tacos are delicious. Loved the frozen drinks at Suburbia.
John Stevenson: This place is an amazing indoor food market. The Dosas, Korean Tacos and Bread Pudding are all wonderful booths.
10. El Rey
7.6
919 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · U-Street · 53 tips and reviews
Lenzy Betters: Some of the best tacos I've had in DC. The cocktails were amazing too.
Tammy Gordon: On my first visit, I dug the margarita (rocks), the guac and the carne asada & pescado tacos.
Ignacio Crespo: Amazing tacos! Carne asada, fish and al pastor is a killer threesome.
11. Pica Taco
8.1
1629 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 22 tips and reviews
Alexandra Talley: Get the beef tacos and ask for the salsa verde!
Gabriel Guzman: Lengua!!! Love these tacos!
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!
12. Super Tacos & Bakery
7.5
1762 Columbia Rd NW (at Champlain St), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 18 tips and reviews
Matt: 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 Williamson: The Al Pastor tacos are cheap and spicey pork that is perfect for your mexican food cravings.
Virly Barley: Burrito illegal, Taco de Lengua (beef tounge), tortas....those are good !!!
14. El Sol
8.4
1227 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 30 tips and reviews
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: delicious tacos but tequila selection is limited
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!