Have eaten at Taco Lucas about 20 times and bring visitors and new friends there as a special treat. Food, especially the chicken burrito, my favorite, is great. Don't expect to have your food served immediately. It is being prepared fresh in the kitchen. Proportions are just right. The folks behind the counter are genuine and not recently released from middle school. The hot sauce, not in a plastic pouch, is something special. Just a dab will do you. As an Irish kid from NY City I claim no special qualifications to rate the food as "authentic." However, everyone who has accompanied me to Taco Lucas, to include my Puerto Rican friends raved about the food. Friendly atmosphere the owners seem to appreciate the business. Well Done , Bueno read more

Finally stopped after years of passing by, have tried several places on Richmond, and have not been wowed. Today, we was WOWED !!! Regret that it took so long. Nice clean seating area with plenty of tables & booths. Front counter organized & menu easy to read & follow. Family owned, looks like a couple generations working the front & some cooking in the back. I love Mom & Pops especially when they are awesome such as this one. The food is definitely prepared fresh so be prepared to wait (this is not a taco bell), if in a rush (call ahead). The Beef Tacos were delicious, followed by a life changer Steak Burrito and a good Chicken Burrito. Shared with my Granddaughter, and we both agreed we have been missing out. I asked for no tomatoes, but they forgot, but they were so good, I actually did not mind. The Hot Sauce is hot, but it definitely makes everything pop, I am a white guy from Ohio, so might not be hot to everyone. We will definitely be back and soon !!! read more

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Tacos were super fire. Luis was super friendly and helpful. Got a new go to spot when I'm in the area.

This seems to be one of those local neighborhood restaurants that has their regular frequent flyers, and that's a good thing. As I was here I noticed that people took their time eating and conversing, which is nice. Wait staff was nice too so I enjoyed that. The food though, was not good. Some places I come across don't season their food at all, so I'm always grateful for those that do. This place however, over seasoned the food. I felt like I was eating salt disguised as tacos, rice and beans. Good portion sizes in the tacos so that was cool, but too salty and the tortillas tasted as if they were straight out of the package. The beans weren't even beans, it was more like a bean paste that was runny and salty. The rice was white rice with peas, and seemed to have less salt than everything else. I didn't finish the beans nor the rice, and the tacos I finished out of self-imposed guilt of not finishing. Can't say I'll be back to try anything else on the menu. read more

Taco Lucas - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food here was delicious. I came for lunch after a medical appointment. You walk in and order your food and if you want to sit inside the restaurant to eat, you can, as they have an ample number of tables and chairs. They will also bring your food to your table. The waiter was very patient with me and helpful and recommended items, such as the ensalada, which was a drink that had different fruits. I ordered a tamale, which was delicious and different as this was my first time having a fried tamale. I also ordered three Birria tacos! I would most definitely come back to this spot again! read more

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I use to come here every so often when I worked at the Army base 10 minutes from here. It's something about the tacos, burritos and the tamales that would keep me coming back. The burritos have that good cheese blend and sour cream taste which I adore. The deserts are very edible as well. My only caveat with this place is the minimum charge of 10 dollars to use a credit card. Nonetheless it's still a good restaurant run by a really good family. Keep it up and hope to come back. read more

Average but decent food here. Perhaps 3.4 stars. Today I tried the quesadilla birria. It was pretty good, though the sauce that came with it was very heavy on the cumin. The quesadilla comes with guacamole, onions and diced tomatoes on the side. We also ordered the birria tacos. They were very good. They also come with guacamole, onions and diced tomatoes. The yucca with chicharron side order was good as well. Lastly, JP ordered a cheese pupusa which he liked. Prices are fairly reasonable, service is good and the large window-lined dining is comfortable. We just wish they were open a little later on Sunday evenings, but you can't have everything! read more

Great quick lunch with my daughter. Couple tacos and rice, rice was a bit different but very good. Chips and salads was on point. read more

Taco Lucas - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Local taco spot in alexandria with amazing birrias! Watch our full youtube video with us giving reviews for the food. We tried plantains, tacos, chips and salsa. Would love to come back and try more things on the menu. https://youtu.be/3fr7BcAXG-Q read more

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Little wholes in the wall are by far the best type of food! The parking lot was FULL. We illegally parked to order some food from here. It's a mix of Salvadoran and Mexican cuisine. I got the lengua, Al pastor and carne asada tacos...delicious! I also got the chips and Guac with the chicken tamale. All the food was delicious and they were not stingy with their sauces at all. They also had chicken tenders for my picky eater so it was the perfect stop to feed the entire family. The people inside were so nice to my non Hispanic husband who had 10 million questions. Despite it being extremely busy we got our food within 15-20 minutes. Food was made fresh so of course I was patient enough to wait. During our wait they also suggested for us to try the tamarindo drink...delicious! I love coming across hidden gems. Will most likely be returning as this place has now become part of my pregnancy cravings squad. read more

Honestly I love this place. Very unassuming but the service is fast, food is amazing and prices are very reasonable! I have a soft spot for the regular tacos which are good, but when drenched in their homemade hot salsa they are amazing! Definitely recommend if you are in the area. P.S. Bring cash if your order is under $10, credit cards only accepted over $10 read more

Taco Lucas has become my go to for Mexican food, atole, cuajada (freshly made soft cheese) over the years. During COVID Taco Lucas has become even more essential to me! I find myself ordering more and more for pick up. They have recently started serving tacos de Birria and OMG are they phenomenal!!! The tacos are crispy and come with a delicious side of beef consume broth you can dip the tacos in. The broth is so delicious that you won't want to waste a sip, which I highly recommend sipping on the leftover broth. It adds a perfect finish to your meal. The food at Taco Lucas is great!!! Sometimes I only go for the Cuajadas (fresh cheese) to complement meals that I make at home or when I buy pollo peruvano w/yucca at "Su Pollo Restaurant" (near Copper Rd on Rt1) It is freshly made and really delicious. I highly recommend the cuajada! My favorite menu items are the tortas, pupusas, pollo encebollado and now the Tacos de Birria! My husband loves the fried fish, plantains w/beans and crema, fried yucca w/fried pork, the cuajada and atole. I have many more items to try! But I can assure you that they put a lot of love and time into the meals! read more

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The best tacos in the DMV! You heard it here first! Fast service, really good food! Always authentic.

Really great food. The guy taking our orders was super nice, he walked us through menu options, prices were reasonable. Very quick service. Will come back! read more

Over the past 10+ years. I had driven past this restaurant dozens of times, but I can't remember a time when I came in to check it out. It's a small to medium sized restaurant, and the building itself is colorful that is situated on a large lot, so it's not easy to miss. I happened to be in the vicinity today, so I figured that I would give it a try because it was 12:30pm already and I was somewhat hungry. I only planned on getting something small and not really a full-scale lunch. They have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to Mexican food, but again I only wanted to get something small to hold me over until tonight. So I went for just two basic tacos that includes ground beef, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. I found an old-style booth table to sit, and within a matter of minutes the cool employee who I ordered from, brought the tacos to my table. The tacos themselves were delicious but somewhat small which was fine. This place is definitely old school which is what I like. read more

Taco Lucas - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I will just say this, I had the best tacos I think I have ever had at Taco Lucas! They were Simply amazing and I will be back. I highly recommend Taco Lucas!! read more

Taco Lucas - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I love the food here! Everything I've tried has been super delicious, and the staff are welcoming. The food is worth the wait!

I really liked this place. It is a little far away from where I live but worth driving out here for. I cannot wait to come back. 1. It is not a chain restaurant but a family owned restaurant. 2. They play soothing music so you can have a good conversation with your dinnermates. 3. Staff is friendly and service is quick. 4. It is pretty busy. There was a steady flow of people walking in. 5. Food is excellent. I had the lengua tacos. They tasted not gamey at all but tasted like short rib. So good! The pupusas were so perfect and the slaw they came with complimented the pupusas so well. The yuca was perfect. Crispy on the outside and pillow soft on the inside. I cant wait to try the other things on the menu. With these great prices you can. The prices are amazing. They could seriously charge more but really must care about their customers. There were a lot of families that came in. You have to come in and give it a try. You won't be disappointed. I also had the horchata a to drink. It was so refreshing. read more

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Amazing birria tacos!! Visiting my sister and she told us we had to try this place while we were here. She wasn't wrong!! Sooo delicious

I'm visiting family and I I can't leave without eating they're tacos I love this place!!! read more

Taco Lucas - BEST BIRRIA TACOS EVER!! - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Best tacos ever! Super fresh! The gentleman at the register was so nice and welcoming. I will definitely be back. I've been telling all of my friends about this place. The only danger is the fact that it is only about 4 minutes from my job! Keep up the amazing work! Please support this place! read more

So I've visited here 3 times and I got to say, it's super disappointing at times. I have ordered the birria quesadillas,taco, and chicken tacos. The birria consume is SO SALTY. The one time it didn't seem that way was during the lunch rush. For waiting 20 minutes for fresh food, you would think the cheese on the chicken taco would melt since it's fresh? It's never melted. The portions are never consistent. I've come the last 2 times with someone and they ordered tacos. For $2.99 you would think you would get a pretty loaded taco. One was loaded, one was so scarce she almost asked for a refund. They would benefit from putting descriptions on the menu. You can't tell what you're getting until it shows up. I was expecting a street taco and got a flour tortilla. There were beans which I wouldn't have asked for had I known they would be in there. I didn't have an issue ordering and no one seemed rude. The specialty drinks (non alcoholic) are good and I haven't seen the 50 cent charge for refills in person. The seating area is a bit uncomfortable since nothing is cushioned but they place nice music at a reasonable volume. Just wish they would tone down the salt and fill the tacos more. read more

I've had several visits there and ordered a variety of items from the menu. The Birria Tacos were fresh on my first visit. But the Lengua Taco's were chewy and it was very few pieces. The Yucca with Carne was the best. Lastly, I ordered the Torta Carne and the meat was overcooked and scare on the sandwich plus the cheese was like rubber. The sandwich contained mostly the large bun and they forget the lettuce and tomatoes. read more

Don't believe the yuppies... The place is safe, it's not a big deal. I've been going here for years, incident free. The food is fresh, delicious, and cooked to order. I call ahead for my food, even if I'm going to dine in. Items to note... Carne asada tacos... Amazing. The Pico de Gallo is perfect and not too oniony, and their meat is marinated properly and tender. The giant fish. So, so good. I haven't tried any of their soups but my friend did and she said the fish soup was great. Basically the food is fantastic. The bathrooms are normally clean, never seen any grossness. And I've never been sick after eating there, an do have a weak stomach. Now, the cons... I've seen ants. And I have a huge and phobia. I know it's summer and I know that ants happen and they aren't roaches, but it's freaked me out to see a little ant minding it's business on my table. Not really a con, but the wait times. But I'd rather wait for fresh food than eat taco bell type food... No alcohol. Lol Anyway they would have had five stars, but the ants....dude... The staff is nice enough. Seems like a family type thing. There's one lady who is so, so nice... She's the one who normally takes the orders with the gray eyes. read more

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I love this place. Food is fresh and tastes good too. I take trips across the Woodrow Wilson bridge just to enjoy. Full of flavor, give them a try read more

Very tasty Birria tacos and papusas. I know they are fried but there was quite a bit of oil on them, would have been nice to just lay them on a paper towel for a second. Not friendly at all. Not a single smile, even when we complimented them. Felt like they could care less if we were there or not. Therefore, it wont become a regular for us. read more

Stopped in on or way back to our DC hotel from George Washington's house. Restaurant & restrooms were clean, staff was friendly and food was authentic and amazing! Highly recommend. read more

I love this place, and have been there numerous times. I've enjoyed all the dishes I've tried, and I'd say you can't go wrong whether you're having an appetizer, or one of their full entrees. You order at the counter, but the food is brought to your table. It takes a bit of time, usually, but they serve it up very fresh and homemade quality. read more

Taco Lucas - Chille Relleno...delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I go here every week for the regular tacos! Truly a gem on Richmond highway. If you need tacos that are at a great place, come to to Taco Lucas. Your stomach abs pockets will not be disappointed. read more

Really good food! Kept it simple with a chicken soft taco, beef crispy taco and a side of rice and beans. Lots of local eat here-- always a good sign. read more

They took FOREVER to prepare my food, and it was takeout so I waited awkwardly..The man at the counter was dry & unsmiling.. Pupusas were made from flour, not cornmeal & they were just ok. The tamale was soggy and jelly like, not good at all. The plantains were the saving grace, at least, very good. I would not recommend, especially if you like Pupusas & tamales & know What they are authentically supposed to taste like. read more

Love this place! Everything in the menu is fantastic. The taco birrias are delicious.

Not bad. My kid loved his taco. Wife didn't really enjoy her California burrito. I had steak, chicken and regular tacos. Steak taco was the best hands down! read more

Taco Lucas - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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One of the worst places that sells tacos that I have been too. First thing when you walk in is a big attitude from the lady taking the order. Ask for some tacos that had cheese and asked her if she could remove the cheese. After staring at us for about a minute she said "no they already come like that" so they are pre-made ??? Finally I get my tacos and the steak is cold in some parts and super salty. I clearly got the point that they just re-heat things here. Do not recommend what so ever ! read more

Easily one of the best places in the DMV for Mexican food. We've enjoyed everything we've ever ordered here and it all feels like comfort food. Haven't seen it talked about much in other reviews, but the wife and I really like the soups (although you can tell these are made to order and sometimes rushed because the at times the rice they include isn't cooked all the way through). Not a fan of places that give minimum credit card orders, but will continue to visit whenever we're in the area. The food is just that good. read more

This is definitely a place you want to stop in and get a menu to bring home and then call ahead the next day to make sure your food is ready when you get there. It took about 25 minutes for them to make our food while we were standing there waiting to take it home. But that is because it's hand made and fresh (we saw the woman in the kitchen cutting the steak strips off the roast), so just call ahead and you'll be golden. The menu board just has the name of the dish and a picture, so pick up one of their menus to see the description of the item. We had some tacos, a super burrito, and the chicken quesadilla. My hubby said the tacos were super good and I loved the burrito. The chicken quesadilla was just so-so... we got it in case there was cilantro in my burrito (which there was not! yay!). We're going to go back and be more adventurous in our order next time! Edit: Make sure you check your order because we asked for no tomatoes but they forgot and put them on. read more

Authentic. Tacos, papusas and other stuff on the menu is great. They take a long time making the food but worth the wait. read more

Taco Lucas - Tacos de leguas. - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Birria Tacos are flavorful and delicious! Especially when you add the lime. Favorite spot for these Birria Tacos in Alexandria on Richmond highway. read more

I love this place !! I've ate here for years since I was a little girl. No the place doesn't have fancy decor etc but the food is awesome !! Also the prices are great !! They also do accept credit cards in regards to someone else's review there a minimum $10 purchase. My favorite is there pupusas and Curtido but I've tried other stuff which also tasted amazing . I've tried there Chalupas, enchiladas, yuca, tacos and the horchata drink which is absolutely delicious. I love that food here is authentic you can even see your food being made in the window. read more

Taco Lucas - Chalupas and pork and cheese pupusa with Curtido - Mexican Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Taco Lucas is a quaint, little restaurant that I regret over-looking because of its location on route one. From the outside, Taco Lucas is easily missed on Richmond Highway, which can be excused considering route one's untold number of authentic southern and central american restaurants. I make my way through the doors and as the pleasant aroma of food hits my nostrils, I am entranced. On the Friday night I visit the restaurant, it is mostly empty, but signs showed they have customers coming in to pick-up on a regular basis. The process of ordering is that you pay for your food and drinks at the cashiers counter, you find a nice cozy spot, and wait to be served your yuca frita heaven - cause that's what I get. Don't get me wrong, the rest of the menu looks killer, I just need my yuca fix. The fried yuca at Taco Lucas is pretty amazing: it comes with a spicy salsa sauce for dipping, and fried beef. And let me say, this place doesn't skimp on the yuca; I get a good ten, relatively large, pieces. The only drawback to my meal was that the fried beef was on the salty side, but if you take small piece of beef and combine it with a piece of yuca, it seems to qualm the sodium. (Maybe that's how it is meant to be eaten?) Other than that, I can tell that they use fresh ingredients and make their own salsa, as was apparent by the quality of the food. Would I go again? Yes. Would I recommend it? Yes. And I encourage you to try Taco Lucas if you ever get the chance read more