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    Taco Bar

    3.9 (164 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carne asada, pastor and shrimp
    Sahar R.

    So glad this place is back in action after the fire! I think this location better than Rio because it's easier to get to, however there's no difference in the quality of food. Ok maybe the carne asada is better here though. The pastor tacos are the best! Counter service with small tables. There is a fix ins bar with fresh pico, pickled onions and assorted sauces. I have heard the tortas are awesome here too. Nothing fancy but it's always a hit if you have taco cravings.

    Rhapsodie V.

    This place was incredible! I didn't know what to expect, because the yelps from two years ago are so mixed, but with recent yelps being good, we rolled the dice and are so glad we did! Everything was fresh and delicious, and the service was attentive and friendly. We felt like we were part of a family! The meats were all prepared so flavorfully and dished out in generous portion in my street tacos. The happy hour price was an added bonus, and my jamaica fresca was one of the best I've had. We will definitely be going back often!

    Carne Asada Fries
    Josie W.

    It's very small and cozy but the food and service are great! I got the carne asada fries and will definitely be getting it again in the future, even my picky toddler enjoyed them.

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    Elizabeth H.

    Our family decided to get take out from taco bar. We decided on the the "buy by the pound option" and ordered 1/2 pound of pollo, 1/2 pound of al pastor and it came with 10 tortillas and an option of salsa as well. I also got 2 sides of rice. The al pastor was so incredibly flavorful and the pineapples added such good flavor. The chicken was a little salty but still very good. The tortillas and the rice were such good quality and tasty! Will definitely come back next time I have a taco craving.

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    Sau F.

    Called 40 mins ago and the lady said that food is going to be ready in 20 mins. Got here and mentioned my name and the lady seem to have not placed my order. So i have to wait another 40 mins and im standing right here writing this review. Please can you fix this! By the way the lady tried her best and thanks for clarifying with the cause of the delay.

    Tacos
    Bernardine A.

    The food was good and the price was very affordable. This might be my new taco Tuesday spot! We got a to go order, the guy at the register was nice and friendly too.

    How al pastor supposed to be cooked!

    Tried it today for the second time. It's a no-go for me. 1. The Al Pastor meat is not supposed to look OR taste like that. I don't even think they know how it's supposed to be properly cooked. Al pastor, also known as tacos al pastor, is a taco made with spit-grilled pork. Cooking method is based on the lamb shawarma brought by Lebanese immigrants to Mexico, al pastor features a flavor palate that uses traditional Mexican marinate adobada. 2. The Suadero was dry. 3. Every taco needs to have different condiments according to the meat. I don't think they know this. They kind of just throw in guac, red salsa, green salsa, pico de Gallo, and a couple of limes and call it a day. That's not how it's done in Mexico. My husband and I gave it a try again since MoCo residents seem to love this place so much, I'm Mexican, raised in San Diego, CA and made many trips across the border just for the street tacos. I don't think I will ever eat here again.

    Salsa bar.
    Abegail A.

    I'm surprised that this Taco Bar location doesn't get as much love as its sibling, Taco Bar II. Yes, it's in Old Town Gaithersburg and not located inside a gas station (those are the best restaurant!). But hey, the food is just as good here! The menu at this location is just a tad cheaper and slightly different. I always get eye hungry when I go to Taco Bar II, so I knew it would be no different here. I wanted to order a half steak torta and pastor taco, but you can only order the whole torta. Bah! So I decided on the steak torta combo which came with a side of fries and a drink. MmMmM just as delicious as I remembered it to be! The bread was warm and crusty. The steak packed a lot of flavor and was nicely fried. The garnishes were fresh. Loved how they were generous with the avocado slices! Next time, I'll ask them to hold the onions. Although I prefer thin fries over steak fries, the fries here were nicely cooked. Not greasy and not overly crispy. Piping hot even when I got home. I also tried a bite of the bistec tacos. The grilled steak was tender and flavorful. They were very generous with the amount of steak placed in the taco that you could make two for the price of one! I also tried a beef taquito. MmMmM deep fried beefy goodness! I liked how the lettuce, cheese, and sour cream came on the side so the taquitos don't get soggy. The salsa bar here doesn't have much variety compared to Taco Bar II, but it still does the trick (lots of compartments were empty). You have your choice of two mild salsas, two hot salsas, pico de gallo, and hot peppers. My favorite was the red hot salsa as both green salsas were somewhat watery. The restaurant itself is rather simple. Several tables and a small TV in the corner playing telenovelas softly in the background. The staff here is extremely friendly and patient. I'll definitely be back for more!

    Desgraciadamente tuve que comer ya que necesito mis energías para mi trabajo.SÚPER MALA EXPERIENCIA.!!!

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