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    Apapacho Taqueria

    4.4 (55 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Tacos
    Eli C.

    Great casual taco spot! Wish it was a bit cheaper but the tacos are worth it. Tried the fried corn quesadilla which was surprisingly good. The sauces are also great! They made the food quickly which was good because we were hungry.

    James W.

    The best tacos I've had in DC! They are still quite expensive (at least compared to street tacos or from a food truck) but the taste is well worth it. Their meats are well-seasoned, they have a variety of salsas, and they are bursting with flavor, reminiscent of tacos from Mexico! They also have some great alcoholic margs and you can choose between hibiscus or cucumber. Both count for the happy hour deal from 4-7 PM and the staff are kind enough to put chamoy and tajin on the rim. The dining area is composed of a few tables and while you bus, the servers being out the food to you. Generally, very friendly staff and usually not too crowded!

    My favorite tacos suedero and Campechano
    Alaura E.

    One of the best taco spots in Union Market. Every taco is flavored perfectly and I love the corn tortillas! I also love their pastries cookies, in the salsa bar. The service is pretty quick when it's not too packed, but it doesn't matter because the food is worth the weight. You can find seating inside or you can find seating inside LaCosecha. I love how cute it is inside. It's a perfect place to dine in or take to go. You will not regret eating here. My favorite are the brisket and campechano.

    Breakfast Tacos
    Marc R.

    Nestled by the old Union Market facade this Taqueria is a local legend. My wife and I were a bit early on a snowy holiday weekend and we thought they were closed. To our delight we arrived just a bit too early and as they opened that day one could see why this place was a go to spot for many as people began lining up real quick. My wife always orders their selection of breakfast tacos with guac and chips to go along with them. My favorite part of dining here is their fresh and creamy habanero sauce that is deliciously fire as the youngsters would say!

    Gheeda H.

    Their tacos are delicious! Everything tasted fresh and the quality was great. Would definitely go back and try other menu items.

    Inside
    Caitlin D.

    One qualm I have with the DC food scene is a lack of excellent tacos. Apapacho Taqueria (alongs with select others) solves this issue. Very cute spot situated in La Cosecha / Union Market area. I tried the taco de asada and taco de Suadero, both delicious. Filling and flavorful. Very excited to try more soon!

    Lengua and suadero tacos
    Wilton P.

    I'm the type of person who is always down to eat tacos as long as they are authentic Mexican tacos, meaning they are making tacos with freshly made tortillas along with freshly made salsas. That's exactly what you'll find at Apapacho. I ordered 5 tacos and they were all fantastic. My favorites were the Suadero, Carnitas, and mushrooms. My only complaint is that I wish they either lightly fried their tortillas on the griddle or doubled them up since I found that tacos tended to fall apart a bit once they soaked in the juices from the meat and salsas. The service was friendly and quick. The tacos were reasonably priced. I also tried their Oaxacan chocolate cookie which was pretty good. I look forward to coming back soon.

    Salsa bar
    Brianna T.

    We had a wide variety of their tacos and loved every one! I really wanted a good taster of the menu so we tried (from top to bottom on the first picture) the taco Al pastor, chicken milanesa taco, vegetarian mushroom taco, taco de carnitas, taco de Baja shrimp, and another chicken milanesa taco! I of course also did a tasting of their salsa bar and loved loved loved the tomatillo salsa verde! The creamy jalapeño sauce was a close second on the favorite scale Their guac was so fresh and citrusy!

    Pan dulce and the kitchen visible while standing in line.
    Kamali F.

    Anytime there's a long line for tacos, they're probably good! I love the open kitchen concept, all the fresh salsas and decor. While the tacos were overpriced they were good. If in the area again, I'd try them out again.

    Outdoor seating
    Jaseph S.

    Delicious authentic Mexican cuisine! I enjoyed the steak tacos which were seasoned with spices and topped with flavorful salsas. There is a salsa station to select as many salsas as you would like. Food came out fairly quick! Outside bar seating is available alongside the walkway. Food is fresh and flavorful! I'll be back for the steak tacos.

    Tamal de frijol
    Diana P.

    Lovely place for tacos and drinks. They recently added a few dishes for brunch too! (Breakfast tacos and chilaquiles). I like the chicken milanesa tacos. On special events, I enjoy their bean tamales. Don't leave without trying their "conchas".

    Asada
    Jasmin J.

    Hands down THEE BEST taco I've EVER had in my life! So fresh, so flavorful, so perfect! The staff... AMAZING! Literally EVERYONE! Consistently! I live in the neighborhood so I'm there a lot and the customer service is always top tier! They're some of the nicest people I've ever met! The vibe is always vibing too! The music, the decor! This place is perfect! Definitely recommend

    Fried corn quesadilla
    Christine D.

    Absolutely love this new addition to La Cosecha in the Union Market District. Friendly service and a stellar salsa bar set the mood for a fabulous lunch. The mushroom taco was so flavor and way better than any mushroom taco I'd ever had. The oyster mushrooms really gave it a meat-like texture. And that fried corn quesadilla - wow. Crispy on the outside, creamy potato and cheese inside. Heavenly.

    Tacos - lengua (beef tongue) - asada (steak) - shrimp - suadero - campechano

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    The food tasted super fresh and delicious. The happy hour margaritas were yummy. Cute outdoor seating too.

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    Unbelievable food, great service, great location, and very low prices for the DC area.

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    6 months ago

    Awesome tacos, don't sleep on the breakfast options. The tacote is amazing, pairs well with the Monopolio IPA.

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