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Came around 10:30am on a Saturday, the line was like 4 stores long. Waited 20 minutes to order and maybe another 10 to received our order. The store was small, with just enough standing room for the people who ordered, and with some seats upstairs. Tacos were quite filling. We got 956, 512, and Super Duper Migas. All were good but I liked the 512 the best, with the Super Duper Migas being a close 2nd. Salsas paired nicely with the tacos. I highly recommend getting the habanero salsa for a nice kick. All tacos were $4.75, except for the 512 which was $7. Not something I would go out of my way for, especially with the wait, but very solid and probably best breakfast tacos around.
La Tejana, a local family-owned spot in Washington, is the go-to place for breakfast tacos. They serve incredible food, so come early for breakfast or lunch before they close. Brisket lovers can't miss "The 512," a mouthwatering creation made with partnership 2FIFTY Texas BBQ. There's so much deliciousness to savor at La Tejana.
Heard from a coworker that these tacos were as close to Texas breakfast tacos as possible so I was intrigued. Parking is only street parking so be aware it can be hard to find a spot. Took me about 30 minute to get a spot on a residential street. Line was slightly out the door but line moved fast. Got the 7 tacos (2x956, 2xLa Choripapa, 1xSuper Migas, 1xSuper Duper Migas, 1x512) and 2 dirty horchata. Came out in about 5 minutes. Not much indoor seating but I believe they had an upstairs section too. Tacos lived up to the hype. Pretty good size tacos with the right amount of filling. Tortillas were perfect. Salsas were good, especially that cilantro crema. Despite the tough parking situation I would definitely come back.
Im from Austin. This place has better breakfast tacos at far better price than anywhere in Austin. Tortillas are fire. Eggs perfectly cooked (most are overcooked) fantastic all around. Prices are amazing! Line moves fast, dont worry.
It took an hour round trip to get a couple breakfast burritos. Was it worth it? Definitely I got the 956 and unwrapped the foil, still warm and delicious. They'd be good to take on a work day but it's Saturday and I'm enjoying them at home with some coffee. Since I can't remark on the ambiance, having never seen the restaurant I just share where it takes me to when I taste. The tortilla is unique, probably handmade and tightly wrapped around the filling. I am reminded of the San Antonio river walk. It wasn't wet or juicy by the time I got it, maybe they are right out of the kitchen but, it was not dry either. The eggs were jiggly and bacon bits added salty savory texture. I dripped red sauce on every bite and enjoyed them a little bit spicy.
La Tejana is a local D.C. Mexican restaurant with a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating. It's situated on a side street which has absolutely no parking, even within 15 min. walking distance as it's closer to a residential area. So uber or Lyft unless you live close enough. I came here all the way from Fairfax with my husband hoping to try a few of their breakfast tacos. I go there at about 11am and waited in line for 1 and a half hours just to order. When I finally stepped inside I found that the majority of their tacos (literally except for 2 types) were sold out. Not only that but they only had one vegetarian option left (I'm not vegetarian or vegan but I don't eat pork of any kind which most of the non veggie tacos had) and they refused to do any type of modification (literally just wanted to remove the bacon). This proved to be anxiety inducing for me as I had already planned out what I was going to order and couldn't eat the majority of what they offered. Another person behind me who was vegan waited in line for no reason as the vegan option was sold out. While I understand they are popular and will sell out quicker than normal places, I would have expected someone to come out and tell the line of 40+ people that they were sold out of most items so they wouldn't have to wait for no reason if they didn't have to. I was really upset that I basically waited in line to get only one type of taco that I didn't even want. They also didn't give me the correct amount of sauces for my two tacos. There was supposed to be one of each sauce with each taco, but I only received 2 instead of 4. Furthermore the sauces were tiny like less than an ounce of sauce, which they were selling extras for 50 cents a piece. Now onto the food. The breakfast tacos were decent, but very tiny (think cheesy roll up from Taco Bell size) and had little flavor without the sauces. The sauces did add quite a bit of flavor to it, and I really enjoyed the cilantro crema and would honestly buy that by the bottle if I could. But at nearly $5 a taco they were way too small. Honestly I might come back just to try the tacos I wanted to try, but will have to come really early to do so. TLDR: The tacos are decent, but the sauces are amazing. They are too pricy for their tiny size, and the customer service was horrible because they didn't come out to tell anyone waiting outside for hours that most of their tacos were sold out; that's not just terrible customer service, that's an indecent thing to do as a human being. I would hesitate to come back but only really early.
Breakfast tacos are still awesome and they have opened a night time cocktail bar that is very good as well. My favorite breakfast tacos are la choripopa, super duper migas, and the 512. La choripopa is super savory with chorizo and the potatoes. It's excellent. Super Duper migas is veggie option paired with bacon it has awesome flavor with the beans cheese and bacon. 512 is brisket with eggs. It's so good and worth the extra price. The tortillas here are freshly made and are perfect not too chewy and are pillowy soft. The night time cocktail bar has awesome drinks and small plates. I got a hibiscus margarita and a chicken taco it was very good. The marg was perfectly mixed. Had nice sweet notes of hibiscus mixed with the punchiness of the tequila and the spicy rim. Well worth a visit. Service is always nice and friendly. The interior has a seating area up stairs and patio seating.
Amazed with this food. The place is located at a busy area so parking is a challenge. There's a line to order and the place is pretty small so come with time and patience. Once ordered it comes out pretty quick. I got the 512- which is a brisket taco and it is more expensive than the others in the menu. It was all it promised to be. I also got the migas taco and it was pretty great as well. Their green sauce was amazing so I would definitely ask for extras next time. This was a great place to have breakfast, they have a little outside sitting area and some sitting inside I think since I saw some people that went up stairs after ordering. This is definitely worth it and I will come back
I'd take these breakfast tacos over a bagel any day in DC--and that's saying something. The quality is outstanding, and my favorite is the brisket taco from 2Fifty. I've been twice now: the first time I waited in a long line, and the second time it was only about 15 minutes. That said, the seating situation isn't ideal. There aren't many benches or tables nearby, so you'll either grab one of the outdoor spots or settle for the small stools (as shown in one of my photos). Still, the food makes it worth it. I definitely recommend going for the three-taco deal. They sell out quickly, so getting there early is your best bet. On my first visit, only two taco options were left by the time I ordered--so if you want the full selection, aim to beat the line and go as close to opening as possible.
Worth the hype and the wait! Really good breakfast tacos. I tried Uncle P and Super Migas, both were delicious. Was hard to find seating but definitely worth it. Will be back!
I arrived 12:09 pm to a line out the door but it moved rather quickly and we started eating around 12:28 pm! This is a no frill breakfast spot with well executed breakfast tacos at a fair price ~$4-7 per taco. I'd recommend getting the 956 as the ultimate combo of their core ingredients. Their refried beans are delicious and all of their sauces are AMAZING. If you're in the area I'd highly recommend coming by. Ambiance was quick and straight to the point. In order of preference: El Frijolito - Tortilla filled with refried beans; the refried beans have a LOVELY flavor and the texture was broken up with some diced, crisp onions. 956 - Bacon also ran out by the time I got there, this was pretty good. It seems the intention was to have soft potatoes, I wonder how this would be with crispy potatoes! The 512 - Pico de gallo ran out by the time I came, this was pretty solid. Super Mijas - Nice combo of eggs, some veggies, and queso but I would have liked it with refried beans and other textures.
This review is for the breakfast tacos. They hit the spot every time and are worth waiting in line for. You will wake up craving them, impatiently wait for them and they will satisfy, every damn time. No wrong choices on the menu. Pick what sounds good in the moment. The salsas are incredible too. Every part of this breakfast is handmade with love and you can taste it. Pro tip: seating upstairs is spacious and not crowded
One of the many restaurants in Mt Pleasant I have been wanting to try. Stopped here right before they closed and got the la choripapa and 956. The 956 was my favorite of the two. The choripapa was good as well. The potatoes were a bit dry and old but given that I ordered 30 minutes before they closed they were decent. They were sold out of quite a few already so go earlier if there is a particular taco you want. The avocado creams sauce was tasty. The salsa was gross, it tasted like puréed tomatoes and nothing else. The inside is quite small but there's seating outside you can use.
Being from South Texas, there is no denying that I am a taco snob. I grew up on them so I'm the first to critique the tortillas, salsa, innards and toppings but with La Tejana, I had no complaints. There's no denying that their handmade tortillas are pressed with love. The eggs perfectly cooked, not too runny or dry. Bacon was crispy, just how it should be and those beans... usually an afterthought for most Mexican restaurants but they have just as much flavor as any other filling. Salsas hav various flavor profiles which compliment each taco in a unique way. Then there's the queso... which is an absolute dream. I'd bathe in it if they sold large enough portions. You pay for the quality and passion these guys are putting into the food and it's worth every penny. If you are a breakfast taco lover, figure out a way to get La Tejana in your hands. If you have never had a breakfast taco, immediately change that. You won't be disappointed and may even become addicted... which isn't the worst thing ;) read more
This place doesn't need more great reviews, as the line is crazy on Saturday mornings when I normally pass. During the week, the line is gone and I was able to get an assortment of amazing breakfast tacos with goof iced coffee quickly. The meats are superb and the tortillas are, well, probably very bad for you, but hold together well and complement the fillings. So good. read more
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I was at work and a client told me about this place. I'm soooo glad I met her! They have some breakfast tacos that are sent from taco heaven! Everything was so fresh and seasoned to perfection. They have several wonderful options for tacos too. I don't eat diary but they had me covered because they offer vegan cheese! I didn't even want to tell y'all about this place but I had to give them the credit they deserve. That authentic homemade tortilla! Omg! The staff here are very warm and inviting too. The atmosphere is pretty. It's a small place not meant for eating in especially because it's gets a little busy. I do think they have outside seating though. I will definitely be back. A lot ! Lol Go check them out. Save me some yall! read more
Breakfast tacos may be the apex of human endeavors and for some reason, Texans brag about (among other things) their particular skill at such things. So, the chance to try them without leaving the DMV was too great a lure to pass up. There are long lines on weekends and only three tables outside for seating, so if you can go during the week, it's probably advisable. As of now, they offer 6 different tacos - the five on their website and a new one, Uncle P (papa con huevo, or egg and potato), all served on fresh, house made flour tortillas. I scoured Yelp to see which ones got the most love, worried I'd somehow pick incorrectly because I have anxiety about the dumbest things, but let me assure you: they are ALL great. You can't go wrong! They sell them individually for $4.50, 3 for $13, or 6 for $24, along with some limited but great beverage options. (Their coffee is from Lost Sock, which is always great and was so today.) I started with 3 - the 956 (eggs, bacon, potato, queso, refried beans and cilantro), Super Migas (eggs, poblano, tomato, tortilla strips, onion, cheese, cilantro; vegetarian), and the El Frijolito (refried pinto beans, tortilla strips, onion, and cheese). Note for vegetarians - the refried beans have pork, so El Frijolito is not veg (though the Migas and Uncle P are). They come with one red (habanero) and one green (avocado tomatillo) salsa, which were both great. All three were absolutely stellar, built on that standout and expertly griddled tortilla, but the two with eggs were the stars to me. There's something unbeatable about the combo of perfectly scrambled eggs plus tortilla, and these were so good with or without salsa that I quickly got back in line and ordered the other three (they weren't as big to me as other reviewers said, though I expect those reviewers are also "healthy" and "not prone to see menus as a completionist challenge"). which were also all delicious even though I lost my table when I got up and ate them on the hood of my car like a crazy person but I didn't even care. When food's so delicious you'll look a fool willingly, you know you've found something special, and La Tejana is absolutely that. The super fast and friendly service and perfect-for-Mount-Pleasant vibes (and regulars, whose proximity I envy!) also merit mention. 5/5, no doubt. read more
4 years ago
As a Texas native, this place satisfies my homesick cravings. While the lines can sometimes be long, they should be even longer! Not only are their tacos divine, but I love the spirit La Tejana brings to the Mt. Pleasant community. read more
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Has that hipster Mexican vibe. About 6 or 7 items to choose from. Good amount of vegetarian dishes to choose from. The hot sauces weren't that flavorful but the Breakfast burrito was great. I'd go back. read more
It's exactly what it says it is. Home made Texas style breakfast tacos made to order. Came here before it opened and yes there is a line. Though there were about 15 people already waiting, it went by quick. The price point is on the higher side. But the food quality and taste is also on the higher side. The tortillas are so good. Tried a horchata, took me back to the first time I ever tried it. Space is in a busy area and parking is a luxury. Worth the trip, recommend for sure. read more
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Oh my gosh. I have never had a breakfast taco so yummy in my life. The food is amazing it's SUCH a cute little shop feels very family run and the staff couldn't have been nicer or more efficient. On a cute street in Mt. Pleasant definitely check it out. read more
4 years ago
If you haven't already checked out La Tejana you are missing out. Their breakfast tacos are the best I've ever had! The menu is small but they have options for everyone (including meat, vegetarian and vegan options). Two or three tacos is more than enough for a very filling meal. My favorites are the choripapa and the super migas and I recommend getting extra sauces for dipping. It is a popular spot especially on the weekend when there is a line but it moves quickly. The service is always friendly. The inside is small (no seating) with cute Texas themed decor with some limited seating outside. A refreshing example of a super popular dc restaurant that is definitely worth the hype. read more
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All the hype is real! La Tejana is delicious. We showed up on a Sunday morning at 9 and walked right in. No line in sight. We had the Tío Willie, 956, & Choripapa. All were awesome! There was also a special brisket taco, the 512, that stole the show. I hope it becomes a regular. My wife loved her Cafe de Olla and Super Migas as well. Staff is super friendly and patient. It's a brand new operating restaurant, be kind. We will be back!! read more
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I certainly wouldn't wake up early or stand in a long line for these breakfast tacos. They were lukewarm temperature and not very flavorful. The salsas made them tasty, but without the salsas they were flavorless. The employee at the counter was very welcoming and gave friendly customer service. read more
3 years ago
This place definitely lives up to the hype. I'm from the valley myself and really enjoyed the food. Not only were the tacos amazing, Ana was the sweetest person ever. She made us feel right at home. Me and my husband will definitely be back read more
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So much hype for this place! The first time I tried to go there it was sold out by 10:30 in the morning. Today I tried again and was finally able to get some tacos - yay! Good flavors - love the bacon and egg taco. Fresh tortillas are great & a nice touch! Something I would love to see more of around here. I enjoyed the salsas - the orange one was spicy but I'm not sure I liked the base flavor. Wasn't sure what that was though lol. Overall, worth a stop if you are in this area. I will say I would prefer more filling in tacos that cost this much ... but they are definitely tasty. I am sorry though - my heart belongs to Taco Bamba already! But I loved trying something new and the fresh handmade tortillas. I look forward to trying new menu items you add in the future :) read more
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La Tejana's mission and value SHOWED through their evening service. Absolutely everyone was a joy from Sal, Alexis and Roger to Ana and Gus. Tight ship service where the owners are front and center with their team. Vibes were great for after-work drinks and food with an outdoor set up that's vibrant with a touch of Ana's love for plants. With regards to the food itself, everything was fresh, delicious, and flavorful from start to finish. We (party of 4) got 1 of everything to really get a good taste of what LT had to offer. While everything was solid, we are still thinking about El Pocho Taco and the refried beans & 3fifty brisket in the chips and loaded guac. As for drinks, super aesthetically pleasing between the glasses and the ice with a LT logo imprinted. We enjoyed the frozen del dia (sweet and spicy this day), manojo (citrusy), la fresa (sweet and fruity), and café de olla martini (rich and an amazing twist to their OG café de olla). 100% would come back to support this business that not only provides amazing food, but supports their workers to the fullest :) Y'all can take my money cualquier día!! read more
3 years ago
Tacos don't get any better than this, especially vegan tacos. While visiting our son in Washington he turned us onto this little whole in the wall, where people line up down the street to get these delicious vegan and non-vegan flavor bombs with home made tortillas. Exceptionally friendly service at the walk-up counter, exceptionally friendly customers waiting outside on the sidewalk for their orders. Highly recommend it. read more
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3211 Mt Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20010
Mount Pleasant
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