The service at bartaco is consistently slow and I don't know how this is possible at a bar. The bartenders are understaffed and not able to accommodate the amount of seating at this location. I've been multiple times and there is always quite a wait, but I was amazed this last time when it took over 20mins for a margarita and then 40min for a few tacos. read more

bartaco - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Located in such a nice great area with multiple dining choices. Was sat quickly on a spacious table with good view. Service was fine yet the food was amazing and drinks were alright. My only complaint is that when they brought me my water they failed to look the evident shattered glass that was sticking out of my glass cup. Extremely dangerous and thankfully I always verify my glasses before drinking. Employees that serve water and deliver water or drinks to tables must make sure glasses are to standard to avoid incidents. read more

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Service was quick and great. Food was absolutely delicious. The pork belly was so crispy. Decor and music in the restaurant was amazing. read more

bartaco - limeade and pork belly + crispy rice bowl - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Get the sangria pitcher. Get the pork belly taco. It's pricy but tbh worth. It takes a minute to get seated and sometimes to get your food, but always a quality time here! And very vibey space. read more

Recently visited on weeknight for dinner and had the opportunity to try the new fall menu items. The restaurant was easy to find at the Wharf and we were checked in for our reservation immediately upon entering the restaurant. We were seated in the center dining area near the bar and kitchen. We were. The manager also came by our table to check on our dining experience. The drinks from the bar were served with little wait and the mixology is really great - I had the new passion fruit margarita and it was very well blended. Every food item we ate was delicious from the salsa and chips, taco teaser (which I highly recommend if you want to try different side items like corn and plantains all in one) and the pork posole. The street style tacos are made to order with different protein and flavor options. The staff was courteous and checked on us regularly. The atmosphere is lively with 90s music playing throughout (on the night we visited) and a very upbeat staff. I've been to other locations and truly enjoyed the openness of this location (great for people watching on the Wharf). There is paid street parking and paid deck parking (which is substantial we paid $39 for a couple of hours in one of the decks at the Wharf) read more

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We got out of The Anthem hungry and stopped here for a quick snack. It was my first time ordering through QR code, linking my parties orders with mine since it was going on one check, and I required help since I have allergies. I wasn't too sure of this ordering process? I kind of love meeting the server, and having them take the order this way I can let them know about my allergies and ask any questions about the menu. Whilst still trying to link our orders food was being brought to our table. I told the server we were still trying to figure out the orders so it couldn't be ours. After a few minutes of submitting our linked order our food was delivered. The portions are small for the price but tasted very close to authentic tacos. The chicken was very well seasoned and whatever sauce verde they made was very flavorful. Unfortunately they don't make any flour tortillas so I couldn't eat any of their tacos due to my corn allergy, MLS! But I do recommend BarTaco. The ambiance was cool, great music, the berry refresco drink was small but refreshing. The kale Cesar was delicious even though I don't care for kale! The All restrooms weren't clean. I really wish they'd keep one restroom for women only. I hate to use All restrooms since men tend to drip on the seat and floor and/or too lazy to lift seat up! It's so gross!!! If you must have all the restrooms All then clean them more often, please!! read more

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Really enjoyed my Thursday night here! Got the chicken tinga tacos & street corn. Both were very yummy!! (Especially the street corn omgggg so good! Service was great, very fast & easy. Good vibes all around, would recommend. read more

I went with a small group of friends towards the end of happy hour time during the week, it was busy but the wait was less time than anticipated. If you want to indulge in happy hour, you have to be seated at the bar or in the seats behind the bar. Once seated, our waiter let us know we could either wait for him or order with the QR code on the tables. Due to how busy they can get, the QR code is the best option, it was so easy and convenient. You place your order and it sends directly to the kitchen, and very shortly after your food comes out. When you're done ordering, you checkout on your phone as well. I ordered the pork belly taco, duck taco and crispy shrimp. They were all delicious, especially the pork belly and duck! I ordered two more of those. The plantains were very good as well, they were sweet and had a dipping sauce that complemented them well. For the chips you can order the sauces individually or the trio, all of the sauces were very fresh, the rojo was a little spicy but nothing unbearable. Overall lovely time there! read more

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From beginning to end, my experience was 10/10! Mey, Alan, Jason, and Javonte (manager) were attentive to our every need and very personable! Drinks and food were great, especially the mushroom tacos and passionfruit Margarita. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Javonte, Mei and Jason were amazing! It was my first time and they made my experience one of the best hospitality experiences for in a while. I will be back! Thank you so much read more

Nice environment. Rain was amazing as a bartender. Great tacos! And bourbon won't be my last visit.

Amazing aguafrescas. The grapefruit ginger and honeydew coconut were refreshing and delicious. Loved the ahi bowl with crispy rice and the ahi taco and cauliflower taco. Highly recommend! read more

My most recent visit started off walking up to an absolutely packed and overflowing bartaco, but being warmly greeted by the restaurant manager, Dom. Even in the midst of being very busy, she made sure to help my party and me find seating at the end of the bar. She also went as far as to ensure that her colleagues, Michael and Jason, behind the bar took care of us. Michael and Jason, were both phenomenal, mixed excellent drinks, and brought an element of fun to their work! The food was delicious as usual! As someone who needs to eat gluten-free, this restaurant is an extremely easy and safe place to have a meal. The servers and staff at this restaurant are easily able to answer questions and help you navigate the menu to accommodate any intolerances, dietary restrictions, or allergies. I've been to this bartaco many times before, but this recent visit reminded me that I need to come back more often ! read more

I truly love bar taco but the service is absolute trash EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!!! And for what reason? I shouldn't be sitting at the bar with an empty drink cup for 15 minutes when there's maybe 13 people at the bar and 3 bar tenders. It's so bizarre to me. Am I going to keep going? Yes! But jeeeezzz let's figure out our service standard PLZ!!! read more

Absolutely solid place for lunch or another light meal. The food is always on point and there's a great selection and the environment can't be beat. It's breezy and comfortable. read more

Service is terrible! Will not be back! They acknowledged service was bad but did nothing! Next time, resolve while the customer is there - not after the yelp review!! Actually care about the lack of service at the time of service. The waitress had some issue which you were aware of and did nothing! read more

I come here nearly 2-3 times a week. Rain always takes great care of me. Makes great food recommendations (pork belly taco), & even better drinks. Always very clean, great, staff, they all seem happy to be there. read more

As usual...the vibe here at Bar Taco is amazing! The food is always tasty! Tonight I tried something by different which was the seared chorizo taco and rib eye taco! Specccccctacular! The service is always great! My bartender Z handled business but to be honest, they all work so well together as a true team. I will definitely say it's a bomb place to hang out at! Until next time...cheers! read more

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I went here for a drink after dinner elsewhere and I was pleasantly surprised to find such reasonable prices at the Wharf and the ease of access for using the QR-Code to order and pay was wonderful. I ordered two red sangrias because the watermelon mint margarita was sold out but I hear it's delicious. The sangria could've been a little stronger but it was good. I will say this, when we arrived the fire alarm started going off and no one moved and we were still seated and everyone just acted as if it wasn't going off until it finally stopped. So I guess good thing there wasn't an emergency... Hunter was an attentive server as well. read more

bartaco - Sangria - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This summer, I went to this bartaco almost weekly and ordered the same thing everytime: kale ceasar, ahi tuna and pork belly tacos. I have quelled my obsession a little since then, and now only visit monthly instead of weekly but the pork belly tacos are probably my favorite taco ever. Three of them usually fill me up and makes for a good and fast dinner. Oh and GET THE CHURROS! The service is always fast and friendly and I love the waterfront location. I've taken tons of friends here and they always have a good time. The only thing I would suggest is please please please start taking Apple Pay! read more

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Second time to a BarTaco and it was better than I remember. Super tasty. I got the cauliflower, duck, fish, and chorizo. They are smaller tacos, but a ton of flavor. My favs were the duck and the cauliflower. Both had the most flavor of any. I like the service system where you just pay and order all on the phone. Sat outside. Nice to enjoy the sub read more

bartaco - Cauliflower, duck, Baja fish, chorizo - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bartaco is a fun and more casual restaurant along the Wharf. I have mixed feelings about ordering through a QR code, but it does make it easier when you don't have to wait for anyone to come by your table. My friend and I ordered their street corn and a nice variety of their tacos. The ribeye and pork belly ones were our favorite, but we also had their chorizo, chicken, and steak tacos! I also appreciate that they don't double wrap the taco...makes me feel slightly less guilty eating multiple tortillas read more

First of all, you may not want to come here if you're hungry. Come for an appetizer and then go eat dinner. The tacos are 3 inches, typical size but just not enough meat, extra small taco shells... We paid extra for the black beans which could've been included honestly. We asked for no spicy, but the shrimp tacos were spicy - it was tasty, but not filling. The end. read more

I ordered the pork belly taco, Carnita, sesame ribeye, spiced chicken verde. Overall it was very ok - kinda more on the bad sad unfortunately. The service was also nothing special. Everything was just tart. The pork belly was hard. The portion size was sad for price honestly. One tortilla like 2 pieces of meat can pretty much be inhaled in a bite. Absolutely not worth it at all unfortunately - I would never come back. Then again i'm from Socal - I've had countless street tacos from SA and these definitely do not hit the spot. read more

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Ray is the man! Stopped in and Ray was attentive, gave expert input on the menu, and modified drinks to meet our flavor profiles

Had a great time at the Wharf location. The space was massive and the covered outdoor section was a great place to sit on very comfy benches and chairs. The service was quick and the servers were amazing! Very friendly and engaging. The food was great as well. We got tacos, quesadillas, and the salsa/guac trio. Everything was flavorful. The glazed pork belly was so good. Crunchy, soft and sweet. You have to try it. They have amazing cocktails also! read more

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Beautiful location, flawless and kind service, and quite possibly the best tacos I've ever had and I'm from south texas.

The chef's at this location are phenomenal! Tony, Cesar, and Bea, thank you for the consistency of your food! My wife and I came here for the first time in late June when we first relocated to this area from IL. My wife and I have been coming here every weekend since! We can tell that you guys take pride in your work and it shows! Thanks for always making sure our tacos are fresh, the Guacamole, and the Chopped Salad that I order every single time are delicious! Thank you! The Gants read more

This is a tough review to post, because my heart is torn. The first time my lady and I came here we were welcomed warmly, seated, and treated like royalty by our hosts and waiters. The ambiance was perfect, the tacos were OUT OF THIS WORLD, and we literally walked out saying to each other, "This is going to be our new regular place for drinks and appetizers!" After all, we live in an apartment 5 minutes walk away. Unfortunately that was the end of the good feelings. We returned no less than 4 times, each time to be told there was a 35 minute to 1 hour wait for a table. Each time there were PLENTY of tables available. But the hostess insisted those tables were "closed." Question: If you routinely have customers waiting at the door, and you routinely have extra tables that aren't being used, do you (A) hire more wait staff, or (B) let customers wait or go elsewhere, and think yourself "exclusive"? read more

My brother went to see The Micheal Jackson Musical in Washington DC on Friday, September 6, 2024. After the Play, they went to Bartaco in Washington DC. The restaurant looked so nice and they said the service was great. Did I mention, that he said the tacos were amazing? Yes, Thank You Bartaco for showing my family a great time. read more

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The wait time was so long because of the cherry blossom festival but once we got our table, we got our food relatively quick! There was a group of four of us and we tried a little bit of everything. The food was good and the servers were very friendly and helpful. Kind of annoying that you have to use a credit card to order online. I tried my debit card 4x thinking I was doing something wrong before I realized it said credit card lol the food is what you'd expect for fast Mexican food and it's very affordable! read more

Came here to meet my friend for dinner last night. The wait was long but we got a spot at the bar. I ordered the watermelon basil smash which was so good! It came with tajin on the rim. I started with the chicken soup because why not! Lol. It was good but definitely wanted some rice in the mix. I ordered the duck taco, shrimp taco and spiced chicken tacos. The duck was the only one that was not spicy but i enjoyed all of them. The duck was definitely the most flavorful. read more

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If u got that NIFT gift card, it works here. They have their very own Eye of Sauron (jk) the service was stellar very cool. I'd even go as far to say exemplary. The people inside looked like they were happy to be there. Employees look not sour. Next time I'm gonna do a sit in order. Maybe get a lil sh**faced. 10/10. I know the food is good from ordering delivery. read more

I have heard nothing but great things about bartaco so I decided to give it a try on a Saturday evening. They dont let you make reservations, you have to join the waitlist. There was room at the bar so instead of waiting & becoming hangry my friend and I sat there. It took a little second to get acknowledged even though there were 3 bartenders. Two of them that were helping us did not bother to introduce theirselves. It was hard to communicate as it is a little loud in the establishment. You order your tacos and or meal by adding how many on a paper menu. The pencils need to be replenished. It was hard to find one to mark the menu with. Anywho, we found one and started our order. I love that you get to pick a variety of tacos verse sticking to just one! I tried the duck birria tacos, fried oyster tacos, cauliflower, and sesame ribeye. The manager stopped by with some fried cod on the house because it was extra. That was a nice touch. My favorite tacos were the fried oyster, sesame ribeye, and fried cod.Nonetheless all the tacos had great flavor. Also on the menu was elote, which is my favorite. I ordered that as well and the spicy cucumber salad (which wasn't spicy). To drink they have green juice margs. That drink is soooooo good! I highly recommend. I give bartaco a 9/10. Bar service could of been better. read more

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This place is what I call overhyped. Was told the wait to be seated was 25 mins, ended up waiting an hour and that's after we had to remind the host we were waiting. Then we get sat, it takes the waiter 15 mins to acknowledge us. We placed our order and when the food arrived, we noticed we were never given any napkins Or silverware. So after our server finally noticing us after 20 mins, mind you the food was cold at this point. It takes him another 10 to actually bring us our silverware, guess the kitchen is down the street. So not only is the service ass, the food was cold and gross. Also so packed inside i couldn't hear myself talk. Talk about a waste of a dinner in the city. Will not be going back and will be telling others to stay away. EEEEEYUCKKKK read more

delicioussssss and perfect atmosphere. vegetarian options 10/10!!! would certainly recommend read more

bartaco - taco teaser - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service was fast and the staff were very nice, food wasn't that good though and the ambiance was very nice.

Cute local franchise If you love tacos this is your place Street taco style Very informal dining experience QR Code ordering which is very informal Great friendly wait staff Food is very tasty Cool location read more

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I really wanted to give these guys a good chance, but they fell short two times in a row. The first visit was so underwhelming that I had a lengthy chat with the manager, who invited us back to tey again. The bartender was probably the most unfriendly and under-ambitious guy I've seen tending bar. His manurisms just oozed that he didn't care if he was there or not. The food was pretty good, despite waiting forever (over an hour) and then when we were almost done, thr bartender says he can't deliver our last course because the kitchen ran out of it....WHAT?? On the second (follow up) visit, the manager treated us like VIPs and promised a stellar experience, then decided that his shift was over and went home; leaving us with a server who had no idea of what our previous experience was like or that our meal was to be comped. We ended up enjoying a couple of cocktails and some good food again, but then had to have another conversation with a different manager regarding the check. In the end, everything worked out, but I doubt I would go back until they have some changes made! read more

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Rayn was amazing bartander, he was great with communicating with us and our espresso martini was amazing, great customer service!