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    Apapacho Taqueria

    4.4 (61 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ashleigh T.

    We had a Taco Party on a surprisingly warm Monday in March. When it's 75 degrees everyone needs a patio in their lives so we stopped here because the last time we wanted to give them a try they were closed. To our surprise they had happy hour. After some recommendations we opted for a few tacos each, chips & guacamole and swirl margaritas. The service was fast and friendly, we received the margaritas right away. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the people watching. The food was delicious and the drinks were perfect after a long day! I will definitely return.

    Brandi B.

    I really enjoyed these tacos! My coworkers and I came for Cinco de Mayo. They had a couple specials going on so it was a great time to try them. The Barbacoa and carnitas were super flavorful! I'd get them again. The steak was kind of dry so I'd switch that out next time.

    Ben D.

    I stopped in to get some tamales they had on special all of them were really good. I loved the langua it was very tasty. Had a great balance of savory and richness in flavor. The langua was very tender. You get them warmed up or chilled. I chose to get them chilled since I have a steamer at home. Service was very friendly and encouraged me to take the sauce s they make. Inside it's very nice has a lot of seating and looks modern.

    Guac 'n' Chips

    I had a highly disappointing experience at this establishment, specifically with the cashier, Melvin Leonardo. When I asked for a refund because the guacamole was incredibly watery and lacked flavor, Melvin became visibly irritable and annoyed. Instead of handling a basic customer request professionally, he acted as though I was intentionally trying to give the business a hard time. Worse layout, his attitude felt noticeably targeted and dismissive toward me as an African American customer. Customer service should be consistent and respectful to everyone, regardless of who they are. Fortunately, I did receive a full refund, and I gladly took my money to a business that actually values its customers. I won't be returning.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Tacos were excellent! Homemade sauces that are out of this world....fresh and spicy! In the La Cosecha bldg.

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    Great food, fast and friendly service! Loved the Carnitas and Cochinita tacos. Will definitely be back to try the rest.

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