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    Taco Zocalo

    4.6 (516 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Quesadilla W/Meat
    Jay R.

    Ummmmmmmm... it wasn't my favorite.... My mom enjoyed her quesadilla with a rate of 5/10. She said she preferred chipotles quesadilla . And I got sick from my burrito, it wasn't in my stomach that long if yk what I mean. I'm sorry to post this, just a bit disappointed. Definitely form your own opinion but that was just mine. Also, I felt like the whole way home my car smelled like a dirty McDonald's like if they fried their food in old grease or something. Like I did not smell the "good food" whatsoever. Sorry guys

    Ashley G.

    Excellent tacos. I LOVE that they double wrap the corn tortillas because most places they break immediately and then it's a mess. And the prices are excellent. I will be back soon!

    3 tacos fish, chicken, birria
    Clarence B.

    Nice people. Fast service brought lists of customers. Food was good. We liked our 3 tacos (fish, chicken, and birria), burrito bowl, cheese and chips. Really I have no constructive comments.

    Glowing lime Jarritos
    Jenn K.

    Favorite taco place in the area. I love their brisket. Steak burritos are also great! Little no frills hole in the wall place it's perfect for Reston

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    Thant A.

    I was in Mexico a month ago and every time I was getting tacos over there, I kept thinking how in the heck is Taco Zocalo back home tasting better than most Mexican tacos?? I eventually found a great taco place in Mexico but Taco Zocalo still beats most of them. I cannot recommend this place enough. Every time I'm craving tacos, it's Taco Zocalo time for me. Taco Bamba, Bar Taco, nah nah. It's Taco Zocalo! Insert Drake meme here. The downside of tacos being so good here is that I don't know what else on their menu is good LOL Note that the one by Wiehle Ave is the OG place. There have been a few branches opened since they are doing so well. I've been getting tacos at the OG place for years now and it tastes the best in my opinion. The new branches are great too but the OG place always takes it up a notch consistently. The place is quite small so if you're planning to dine in, it may or may not have open tables. However, know that people usually pick up or get delivered most of the time. My go-to order is a three-taco combo with 1 steak and 2 fish. I switch between flour and corn tortillas from time to time. I like them both. Don't forget to get the chips and salsa. The salsa here is out of this world. Pair it all with tamarind soda! You must know that pictures cannot represent very well the way they taste. You just have to try it. Did I forget to mention it's CHEAP?

    Kids chicken quesadilla
    Benjamin J.

    The tortillas for the tacos were very thick and it was very dry. The chips and salsa was very good. The burrito bowl was good as well. The price was reasonable.

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    6 months ago

    amazing food i go there every day the service is amazing it is better then any food you ot i have had

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    I got the california burrito. It was so gross, i had to toss it. Just thinking about it makes me want to heave. Stick to their tacos.

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    3 years ago

    Food price is very reasonable and the amount is huge, if just to go and grab something after work, this place is a must go:)

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    2 years ago

    Best food and best service! Everything on the menu is delicious. Lunch time between 12-1 pm is very busy so I recommend going after 1

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    The tacos here are SO good and the ingredients are so fresh. Love this spot. (Especially the Shrimp tacos). Highly recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Best tacos in Virginia. Birria are amazing and the sauces are a must. Bet you can't eat just 2!

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    Friendly staff. Quick service. Generous portions of delicious food. It was great for eating lunch with the family.

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    3 years ago

    Really great tacos. Been here 5 times at least, same great quality every time. Great price too

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    Ask the Community - Taco Zocalo

    How much is the birria taco?

    Same as the others but must get at least 2

    When and where are the new locations going to open? Ashburn? Purcellville?

    Last I heard, they were waiting on licenses. That was prior to COVID.

    Is the meat halal?

    Yes

    In the area. I'm a taco enthusiast. Is this comparable to west coast southern Cali tacos?

    You wont be disappointed. When you go please talk to onw of the ownwrs and make sure they know that you are visiting from West coast.

    Do these guys make tortilla from scratch and fresh?

    Yes! Both flour and corn.

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    My family and I stopped by Rango's the other night for dinner. It was a busy night but the hostess…read morewas able to seat us in the bar area. The waitress was nice and efficient. Another food runner immediately brought us water and chips and salsa. The salsa tasted a little bland and felt like it was missing some salt or some other seasoning/ingredient. We ordered another round but it was about the same. The chips were great. The seafood enchiladas I ordered were flavorful and there was a great spread of guacamole, sour cream, beans and rice. The plates were served hot and the kitchen had the good come out quite quickly which was appreciated. We'll be back!

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    1.6 mi
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    In search of the best tacos on the planet? If so, this could very well be the place, here at…read morebartaco (Reston, Virginia). I've probably had thousands of tacos in my lifetime. And, I'm not sure if this place serves the best tacos on the planet, but I can say that they certainly serve the best tacos that I've ever had! I came here just after flying into Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX). I hadn't eaten since I was in Los Angeles because I refuse to eat that terrible airplane food. Needless to say, I was pretty hungry by the time I arrived. I walked in without a reservation, at about 9pm, and they appeared to be moderately busy. Shortly after entering a friendly hostess guided me to a comfortable booth. As I looked around this business, I was immediately pleased with the "cool vibe" that this place had. Several folks were either dining together or socializing at the bar. My immediate thought was that this would be a really pleasant place to take someone special on a date. Shortly after being seated, a waitress stopped by my table and introduced herself. Her name was Alayna. Seeing that I was new to this restaurant, she quickly went over the menu and other details unique to this restaurant. She was also careful to ask if I had any food allergies, because a lot of folks have these. I told her how much I appreciated her focus on this because two of my kids have food allergies that I have to watch out for. I ordered a pomegranate limonada to drink, which was incredibly refreshing. For my first round of tacos, I ordered the "baja fish" taco, the "roasted duck" taco, and the "sesame ribeye" taco. For my second round, I ordered the "carne asada" taco, the "yukatán shrimp" taco, and the "crispy oyster" taco. And boy, these tacos not only satisfied my hunger, they were all absolutely delicious! Throughout my experience here, Alayna was incredibly professional, attentive, and pleasant. If you're ever in the Reston area, I would highly recommend that you stop by here for a meal. This was a solid five-star experience!

    BLUF: Still a good value despite this crazy expensive economy! Great location so very close to two…read moreparking garages. Dog friendly outdoor seating. Good for small groups but a bit cramped inside & outside. Very accommodating & helpful staff. Great service. Yummy drinks. You won't leave broke or hungry unless you choose to. The food & drinks may not look fancy, but their flavors are satisfying and hit the spot. The meats were seasoned well and you don't need a lot piled onto these small street tacos. They warn you that you'll probably need to order at least two or three tacos for a meal. Food comes out pretty fast, so you can keep on ordering if you have room for more! Fish, pork, chicken, shrimp, beef... they're all good. You can't go wrong. Lots of other options if tacos aren't your thing. Again, Don't expect art on a plate...more like grub on a tray...but also don't expect to go broke after indulging in a good meal. This was an absolutely unexpected delightful experience after another disappointing experience at the expensive peruvian joint across the street. Let's just say, bartaco exceeded expectations after a last-minute change of venue and came through for us with flying colors. Way to go, bartaco Reston! You've won my business with excellence in service (our server & their team was soooooo cool!), yummy eats & drinks, and wahooo...you make pups feel at home, too! Couldn't have asked for a better first experience. I'm drooling just thinking about their tacos ...

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    7.3 mi

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    After adventuring out into DC during the weekend, my partner and I wanted to grab some food close…read moreto the metro stops in Falls Church or Fairfax. I wasn't feeling up to the big chains and places I wanted to try seemed to close early. Luckily this place was open and I had been wanting to try it for a while. Definitely it let a hidden gem! There are some parking spots right in front, although not many. There is a decent amount of seating, but it would be tight if you had a large party. My partner did note that the bathrooms weren't that great. You immediately get served complementary chips and salsa. They were pretty basic, but not bad. We ordered the following: + Papusas (Pork and Cheese & Loroco and Cheese) - Decent, although I prefer the Loroco (an edible flower bud). + Pollo à la Primavera (chicken dish) - Yummy, especially the sauce which mixes well with their hot/spicy sauce too! I could do without the salad dressing. + Camarones con Calabeza (shrimp dish) - Same as above! Note they leave the tails on. + Natural Juices (Mango and Maranon) - So refreshing! I loved the Maranon (cashew apple) was a wonderful burst of tropical sweetness with a subtle nutty taste. I appreciate that for the pupusas they had the foresight to provide my partner and I two plates so we could sphere the papusas. The portion sizes of the entrees were great for the price. It did take a while for the staff to swing by so that we could get boxes and the check. Note that credit cards and mobile pay are accepted. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back again to try more items on their menu.

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