Taco Ssam has a really nice atmosphere, and the interior is beautifully decorated. The tacos were delicious and definitely hit the spot! The only downside was that I remembered they used to offer unlimited chips and salsa, but on this visit they were an extra charge. I understand that with today's economy, many restaurants had to make changes, so it wasn't a dealbreaker. Overall, we had a great time, enjoyed our meal, and would definitely come back whenever we're craving tasty tacos! read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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I've been to several Korean-Mexican fusion spots in Atlanta, where the flavor profile tends to lean more into the Korean side. Here, I felt the flavors were more Mexican-forward. There's nothing wrong with that, but I was expecting a stronger Korean influence based on the concept. Still worth trying, just with different expectations. The main dish that stood out was the loaded fries because I wished it had much more cheese. read more

Such a vibe spot, get their bulgogi quesadilla!!! Don't ask questions, just order it. Also they have good drinks and good happy hour deals from 4 pm to 8 pm every day! Win! read more

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Parking is good. Seating is fast. The waitresses were responsive. The guacamole had too much lemon or lime juice for me drowning, out the flavor. The birria ramen was ok but did not match my taste. My mother did not enjoy the flavor of her chicken bowl either. The salsa was ok. The nachos were ok. There seemed to be a lot of choices of alcoholic beverages behind the bar. So, the environment might be live in the evenings with the extensive choice of bar drinks. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Bar - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

What's better than enjoying one of your favorite cuisines?  Having two favorites interpreted in a new fusion.  That's what we found at Taco Ssam when we stopped in to try and mix of tacos.  For this quick visit, we focused on several Korean specialty tacos, including the bulgogi, gal bi, pork belly and pastor.  The pork belly was the favorite. We would have ordered more but we have to admit that we happily munched on so many warm chips and salsa that we didn't have any more room.  The space is decorated with fun murals and odes to Dia de los Muertos themes.  It is colorful and bright. The service was friendly and attentive, the parking was easy and there is a lot to choose from on the menu.  We will definitely be back. read more

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Taco Ssam is a fun fusion of a restaurant featuring Korean-Mexican food. It was taco tuesday and you know I just had to get my fix of tacos for the day so I went all in. The atmosphere here was very trendy and I'd say I'm sure it attracts a lot of people to come in for happy hour or at least for a taste of both worlds. It was also happy hour so with the server, they recommended me modelo to drink since it was half off drinks until 8 and I couldn't say no to that! I ended up getting Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Bulgogi, Porky Belly, and Pollo Asado for my tacos. I was so happy when they came out as I waited almost all day to dive into delicious tacos! Overall each tacos were made fresh, I don't really have much of a compliant because the food was just that good! I only wish I could get a Birria Taco to sample but you'd need to order three. Oh well. Maybe next time I'll have to give them a shot. Check this place if you like Tacos! read more

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We really wanted to live this place but unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience. The restaurant wasn't busy, but the service was extremely slow, which wouldn't have been a big deal if the food was good. We paid an extra $4 to have bulgogi steak instead of regular steak or chicken but there was barely any meat on either of our entrees. There was lettuce and salsa on the quesadilla which is strange and quite gross. Go next door and get a poke bowl instead. read more

Pretty cool fusion Korean-Mexican bar! I won't be exaggerating if I say it's probably the best Mexican food I had in the area. Their Birria tacos are very good, and the other tacos, seafood and such are pretty good too. Service is good, and they have multiple specials; Happy Hour and the like. I definitely recommend it. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Tacos & Dos Equis, great combination! - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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FOOD Taco Ssam has been on our list to try for a while, especially for their birria tacos. While the tortillas were nicely seasoned with the oil from the consomé and served crispy, and the burnt mozzarella added an interesting texture, the overall flavor fell a bit short of my expectations. It was still enjoyable, but I wouldn't rush back for it. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. AMBIANCE The interior is dimly lit with ample seating for mostly tables of 2-4. Restrooms are available inside as well. PARKING Ample parking is available in the plaza lot. read more

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Restaurant food is good, not outstanding but good. I gave a 3 start because I ordered to go and they did not disclose that there was an additional fee "to go fee". read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - BIRRIA Ramen - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Went during cinco de mayo and it was packed at 6:30 but service was quick and the food fresh. 5 stars for the carne asada and sopa de marisco. The soup was the real star. Each bite was full of seafood from clams to crabs. A total show stopper. read more

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Starting with a confused theme: Mexican/Korean/Whiskey bar. The decor is all mexican inspired. The food is a mix of mexican and korean. I dont understand how whiskey ties in...... Service is fine and the mexican inspired art is cute. Food is WOW bad. We got a pretty good spread of food across the menu and it was wall all horrible - even the rice and beans that came with the amazingly overly spicy enchiladas were probably the worst rice and refried beans I've had in my entire life. Yucca tasted like freezer burn. Fish tacos also tasted like they were quickly defrosted and thrown in the frier. Margaritas were a solid no - tasted like a bad premade mix. Cute idea aside from maybe one too many themes but thats it. Would not go back. read more

I got the bulgoki, galbi, spicy pork and fried cod tacos. They were all terrible. This place used to be so good. There was hardly any meat, single taco (used to be two to hold the stuffing), no onion, cilantro or anything else- just some red cabbage thrown in top. Zero flavour, stale and all around awful. Complete waste of money. read more

I come here once in a while because i like that it has Fusion tacos. Also I was here on a holiday for lunch and I couldn't believe the $2.85 draft beer price. That is correct! The price is good and the food is pretty good. They had friendly staff and the place is small, but that's fine with outside seats for warmer weather. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Fusion tacos - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

We were seated outside because we brought our dog so I couldn't enjoy the interior. However, they do have an outside patio seating area where you can bring your dog, which is nice! The service was alright. The food did take a bit of time to come out but that's alright. The carne asada taco was pretty good with a soft taco shell and some cilantro and onions added on top it wasn't the heftiest taco and there wasn't anything special or spectacular about it. Just your standard. Their green sauce that's on the table is pretty good to put on top as it has a slight spicy kick to it. The platter was good too. The portion size was big and came with rice and black beans on the side with about four soft shell tacos on the side so you can make your own tacos. All in all, it wasn't bad for a quick stop. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - carne asada taco and kkalbi platter - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

My husband and I went for a late lunch. The environment is not for someone who wants to enjoy a quiet dining experience, but it would be good for a group of people to grab a bite and drink for social gathering. The dining experience exceeded my expectations due to the pleasant weather and the shaded outdoor seating. I observed a dog water bowl near our table, indicating that dogs were allowed. We ordered the $10.99 deal for 4 tacos each, trying various types. The cod fish, shrimp, and steak tacos stood out as particularly delicious. The servers were amiable and attentive, allowing us to relish the peaceful atmosphere while no other customers were at the restaurant. read more

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1st time here, came thanks to Yelp I was hoping for a real fusion of Korean-Mexico food....everything tends to be more Mexican than korean..they have a few korean dishes.. Dont Believe the Hype on the Tacos..There are way better spots in the DMV that have better tacos. The "Bento Box " is a fajita platter...smh Service was slow read more

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I've been coming here for years and have never left disappointed. The staff are always friendly and take the time to speak with you, even when they're running around busy. Definitely ask for Roxanna and Melany. The tacos are on the pricier side, but they always taste good. The combination of Asian and Mexican food works so well! My go to order is either the Birria tacos, or the pork belly and carne asado tacos. Their sauces are also very delicious and have varying levels of spiciness. Their stuffed churros are a tasty sweet treat for dessert. The paintings on the walls are colourful and bring such a vibrant and lively vibe to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is a bit small, and there can be limited seating at times inside, but they do offer outside seating as well. I always bring family and friends over here and have become quite the regular. Their alcohol drinks are so refreshing and they have a really good happy hour deal! read more

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Heard this place was worth the try and have always been wanting to try korean mexican fusion and finally got the chance. I was highly dissatisfied in the quality of the food and the service. Our waiter took a long time to come out with food/drinks. Had to remind her twice for straws and she didn't come by to check on us at all or with water refills after all our drinks were empty for some time. I'm empathic with people but it was hard to understand as it was not busy when we were there. The ramens broth was odd, and just not what ramen should be in my personal opinion. It also gave that person who ordered it a stomach ache. The birria tacos were a win for them though! The pork belly tacos were under the fusion section but was not the pork belly we were expecting. The al pastor was also actually decent next to the birria tacos. The beef tongue was bland and you could see the little bristles which maybe they're supposed to be there and I just never noticed at other places. Maybe I was just misled by all the hype so I came in with high expectations or am just not a fan of this fusion. But personally, will not be coming here for a second chance. read more

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Taco Ssam is still going, serving up delicious eats in the K-Market plaza. And the last time I visited, I finally broke down and ordered the Sopa de Marisco (seafood soup). And I was not disappointed at all! A HUGE bowl of simmering seafood broth, chock full of jumbo shrimp, a blue crab, a few long snow crab legs, clams, mussels, and squid. Served with a side of rice, onion, cilantro and lime wedges and four tortillas, this is more than a meal and could easily be split between two people. So I dug in and savored every bite, plenty of refills on my drink from my friendly server, and listening to the music and watching the soccer games on the television with one eye. Yes, it took me longer to finish my dish than everyone else in my group who got tacos. Yes, my fingers were covered in seafood broth and there were bits of shells all over the place. But it was 100% worth it. The best way to enjoy the Sopa de Marisco is to fast beforehand so you have enough space in your belly for the whole thing! Definitely trying it again next time. You should give it a try, too! read more

Absolutely loved the food . SERVICE ehhh not sooo good NO drink menu provided to me, although everyone else got one No straw for water although everyone after me received one as well as the people sitting. This bad service was from 2 women in particular who seemed to be annoyed that I was there. And more annoyed that they had to wait on me. I've had this experience in this area often. So If you look like me ummmmm, be prepared read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - 3 tacos. Chicken / steak and grilled shrimp . - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

The Food is amazing , Thank you Roxana For always giving a Good service !!! I love Coming here the Tacos are 10/10 Thankkk youuu of course Coming back again!!! read more

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I have only ever tried the barria tacos at Taco Ssam, but just based on that dish I'm giving them 5 Stars read more

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Ambiance: (4/5) Good seating. It is a bit dark in there. Price: (4/5) Prices seem average for the area. Food: (3/5) I think the Mexican Korean fusion was not executed well. It seemed like they put guac on a plate next to Korean meat and called it fusion. There was no fusion of flavors. The flavors seemed very separate. I was also disappointed that they charge $1 extra for a basket of chips which is not common. The portions are also not too big. Service: (2/5) It wasn't busy at all and it was really hard to get a servers attention because they were on their phone. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

I thought this place was pretty solid. I ended up getting four of their tacos Spicy pork was excellent Chicken was just okay Shimp was just okay Bulgogi was okay I did take out. Ordered at the counter. One of the disadvantages is their English speaking skills isn't the best. The person working the counter really doesn't understand anything and was relying on other people to tell her what to do. Place was clean. I'm not sure I would dine in but it seems like a good and solid takeout spot. It's not as tasty as Taco Bamba but then again what is? Also I'm a little bit confused about some of the things on their menu some of the other reviewers mentioned that they had goat but I didn't see it on their menu at all which is disappointing because I would have loved to have tried a goat taco For the four tacos that I did get, this was about 16 bucks which is I think a bit high given the amount and quantity of food that was stuffed into each taco. Barking is free and in a parking lot. This is on the map identified as Annandale but I did see a big call more sign right outside the parking lot so I think that we're in a area that is more culmore rather than Annandale Overall if I was in the area I would check it out again. read more

Wow. I stopped in for lunch and for such a small place the drink selection here is impressive. Everything from Weller top shelf whiskeys to tequila, sake, soju and a wide variety of beers. The chips and salsa were fresh and the tacos were awesome. I'd recommend the Galbi and Bulgogi ones. Tortillas were homemade and everything was delicious. The decor is bright and cheerful. I'd definitely love to come back for happy hour. read more

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An absolute delight! Hidden in the same center with K Market International grocery store and next to the Tous Les Jours bakery shop. The ambiance is very trendy and great for large party meetups or a cozy intimate meal. The service is very catering and courteous. The food was freshly prepared and tasty for a very friendly price. And if you are in to fine spirits...this is the place to be! They have not only many options of the usual shelf bottles, but many of the harder to find (allocated) bottles. If you want to sample a bottle, this is your place. The prices are well below what you will be paying at another establishment. To make it even better, the happy hour prices are even more friendly. A must visit. We will definitely be back. Enjoy! read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - 4 for $10 special! Fish, beef, pork, and chicken tacos! - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

Taco Ssam is a fusion concept combining traditional Mexican tacos with Korean food. "Ssam" means "wrapped" in Korean so the two blend together well. In addition to the classic Mexican-style corn tortilla favorites (Carne Asada, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Chorizo, burritos, etc.) they also put a fusion spin with wraps such as Bul-Go-Ki and Gal-Bee with Kimchi. I was already a fan of their Bailey's Crossroads location and this one is also good. We started with the steamed dumpling potstickers and Regular and Frozen Lime margaritas. For mains, Barbacoa, Bul-Go-Ki, Carnitas tacos and a Steak Burrito. The taco/ssam fusion puts a nice mix of flavors by blending great Mexican and Korean tastes together. Servings were generous, especially the burrito. They also have full bar service in addition to the menu items. The service was good and the staff very polite. This is a nice casual spot for lunch or a relaxed night out. read more

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2 words. Birria Tacos !! Best Birria tacos I've ever had. I also liked that it came with radish and cucumbers on the side. Onions and cilantro added inside based on your preference. The drinks are cool, could be more spirit forward. They have a wide variety of spirits as well. My only issue was the service. We sat outside and I literally had to go find our server when we wanted to pay and leave. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Birria tacos - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Great happy hour! Had the lengua and galbi tacos and will definitely be back to try more items. They have a small bar area and also a big room if you have a large party just make sure to call to see if it's available. Cute place and great food/drinks and overall a hit for my happy hour group. Tried the churros too, solid and classic dessert. Service was just okay, not bad but not great and they're nice but not attentive. - insta @ SpicyAivy read more

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The steak burrito was really good and priced good at $11.95, great portion. Beer for $2.85 you can't beat that. Service was cool. Ambiance was nice just a lil dark in there. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Steak burrito and Pacifico beer - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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I arrived during their happy hour which is 4PM to 8PM. I am glad that I found a restaurant that has a later happy hour! I was greeted by a friendly hostess and was seated at a table since their bar area was full. The inside is small but there is a separate dining area and outside seating which is nice. I was offered chips and salsa a few minutes after sitting down. I ordered a beer and two spicy shrimp tacos and a grilled shrimp taco. Each taco came with lime and a slice of radish. Out of both of these tacos, I enjoyed the spicy shrimp tacos the most. It was something about the sweet and spicy sauce or marinaded shrimp that I liked. I did not like the grilled shrimp as much because of the creamy sauce it came with. Overall, the tacos I had were decent and the price was reasonable. There is a separate menu with happy hour prices for food and drinks (which I forgot to take a picture of). I will definitely come back for happy hour! read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - chips and salsa - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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It's been a few months since I last came here, but I remember previously thinking the food at Taco Ssam was pretty good. I was really disappointed this time. I came here with a few people, and all of us were disappointed with our dishes. Tacos are just ok. I got the taco enchilada, and shared the carne asada fries and chicken quesadilla. The texture of the tortilla in the enchilada was not good. It felt steamed. It was also flavorless. The only thing that saved it was the hot sauce I poured all over it. The fries while sounded good on the menu could've been executed better. It needed more cheese, and perhaps some scallions and cilantro. The chicken quesadilla wasn't bad. Also ok. Overall, probably wouldn't go back unless I had to. There are much better taco joints in the area. read more

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I strictly came to this place for their Birria tacos as I heard great thinks. I honestly enjoyed the taste of them and thought they were well cooked, seasoned, and flavorful. They were crunchy throughout. Much to my surprise, they offer goat Birria as their special, which is traditionally how this Mexican dish is made. However I was disappointed when my dish didn't come with consomé to dip my tacos in. Instead it comes with beans and rice. The menu also offers beef Birria that actually comes with a dipping consomé. So I guess it's a little trade off on what you prefer goat vs consume. I would return for the Birria, but I would make sure to ask for a side of consomé to make for the truest experience. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

What a hidden gem! We came here with our HH group for dinner! They have both Korean and Mexican food! The table ordered a variety of foods from regular street tacos to fries to birria tacos to margaritas. The service was good once our whole group arrived. read more

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This Taco Ssam was a much better food experience than the one in Falls Church - I came for a lunch date, and ordered: +the Carne Asada taco +the Grilled Shrimp taco - with red onions, cabbage, and sauce; I opted out of the cilantro +the Gal-Bee taco - boneless short ribs +the Bul-Go-Ki taco - top sirloin with grilled kimchi +and, the Fried Cod Fish taco - with red onions, cabbage, and sauce; I opted out of the cilantro Out of all the tacos, my favorite was the Fried Code Fish taco - the fish was a large piece that was perfectly battered and fried; it was delicate and flakey. The other fusion tacos were just okay, but I'd definitely order the Fried Cod Fish taco again if I were to return. One thing that was kind of off was that our server kept asking if we wanted the check - like, seriously, there were no one else that was dining in, and you guys weren't even closing down between lunch and dinner hours, so not sure why we were being rushed? I'm thinking she was just newly hired? Plenty of parking in the plaza lot. +Fried Cod Fish taco +off service +plenty of parking in plaza lot read more

I've been here multiple times but this time around it was very disappointing. Came here for dinner and it was quiet inside. There were only a couple of workers and they did a great job serving but you can tell they were the only ones working because they handled the orders, bar area and serve the dishes. Our group ordered tacos, taco enchiladas, chicken quesadilla and loaded fries. The food was underwhelming and had zero flavor. The fried cod fish taco and lengua taco were okay, not that flavorful. The tortilla tasted like it was steamed and not heated on a griddle which didn't taste that great. The taco enchilada was poorly executed. The tortilla also tasted like it was steamed and not heated on the griddle. There was a lot of lettuce and you couldn't taste the meat inside. The quesadilla was filled mostly with cheese and lettuce and there wasn't much chicken inside. The loaded fries were literally fries, chopped carne asada sprinkled with cheese. The carne asada had no seasoning and the cheese wasn't even melted or spread through the fries. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and I probably would not come back again. read more

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Great little spot if you are looking for authentic Mexican ,also if you are looking for something different they offer Korean infused tacos Great happy hour from 4-8 everyday Lunch specials are great Go here often with my buddies Also the waitresses are super attentive and knowledgeable of the extensive bar menu read more

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For fusion tacos, Taco Ssam is pretty decent. If you're looking for authentic street tacos though, skip this. My partner and I tried two Korean tacos, the bulgogi and kalbi, and were impressed with how flavorful and juicy they were. I definitely liked the bulgogi more, as the kalbi was harder to bite cleanly into and the toppings spilled out more. We also ordered the pastor, carne asada, and spicy shrimp tacos off the Mexican taco menu, which were fine but nothing outstanding. I typically prefer my corn tortillas doubled, but they only gave one tortilla per taco, which was too soft and not grilled enough for my taste. I also wish the pastor had more/larger pineapple bits. My partner also ordered a horchata, which was far too milky - if you're lactose intolerant, beware! While the Korean tacos were good, the Mexican tacos were a bit of a letdown, so I'll stick to my usual taco spot. I'm glad I tried it since I saw it on IG a while back, but since I don't typically crave fusion tacos, I'm not sure I'll be back anytime soon. read more

Taco Ssam - Annandale - (L-R) carne asada, pastor, galbi - Korean Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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I have visited the Taco Ssam location in the Culmore Shopping Center several times; so I was delighted to find this new location even closer to my house. The food and ambiance are awesome. They are becoming popular fast; so I am glad they have a much larger seating area than their other location. I enjoyed the classic margarita and the tacos I ordered. My husband always enjoys their burritos. We love the fusion of Asian and Mexican flavors. The dumplings are delicious. My favorite tacos are Carne Asada, Barbacoa and Al Pastor; but I also enjoy the Bulgogi and Gal-Bee tacos. The full bar has a large selection and the artwork on the walls makes from a great atmosphere. This location is another great addition to this ever expanding shopping complex. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great experience! :-) read more

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