I ordered a shrimp burrito to go and the shop looks really cute and I have no complaints about the service. Even though the burrito has a shrimp sticker to match my order I got what I believe is the Al pastor. It's good enough but not what I ordered or what I wanted. read more

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Food is terrible. Absolutely awful. I've lived in Bethesda for almost a year now and decided to give this place a try. I ordered a seared fish platter with a side of guac. The fish has absolutely no seasoning and is extremely bland. The rice is mushy, bland, and has a bitter aftertaste. Beans weren't much better. A can of beans from the grocery store taste better. I combined the rice/fish on their tortilla with the guac, absolutely no flavor. I just can't understand for the life of me how places like this stay in business and profit. At worst I expected the food to be mid but it was completely terrible. Nice restaurant and ambiance but the food is not it. Do they even consider this real authentic Mexican food? You travel to somewhere like Houston, NY, Miami etc. you would get real authentic food that would blow this place out the water. I just don't understand, I don't understand how ppl buy this stuff, I really don't... read more

Tacombi - Seared Fish Plato, terrible - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Count me a fan of this place. When I was in NYC, I must have walked by several of these establishments, so I was happy to see one in Bethesda, MD. I love the casual vibe of this place and the service and food was pretty good. I really enjoyed their Beef Birria Taco, Baja Crispy Fish Taco and the Avocado Tostada. My daughter really enjoyed her Pollo Quesadilla. They don't have a large menu, but this place satisfies my taco cravings. I do like their Mexican beer offerings as well. read more

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My wife and I ordered from here two months for the DoorDash Taco Tuesday special. We had the Baja Crispy Fish, Seared Fish, and Carne Asada tacos. The tacos were delicious but we've had even better from other places and the prices were a dollar or two more than usual. read more

Tacombi - Tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Heard about Tacombi from a friend and thought I'd give it a try. Love the design layout throughout the restaurant. It gives me Latin diner vibes. The food was pretty good. The menu offers appetizers/sides of chips and guacamole, rice and beans and corn. The entree items are tacos, burritos and enchiladas. The tacos are street tacos so you'll have an opportunity to try different ones if not all of them, depending on your appetite. ORDER: * Al Pastor Taco * The traditional go to taco filled with grilled slices of pork with cilantro, onions and topped with a pineapple slice. * Carne Asada Taco * Another traditional go to taco with steak, cilantro, onions and a yummy green salad. Tacos - Both tacos were good. The meat was cooked well and the lime added the usual touch of a street taco. * Adobada Al Pastor Burrito * This burrito was full of roasted pork, cabbage, rice and onions. It was subpar. The meat was good, however I was hoping for infused flavor, which it lacked and seemed dry. It wasn't as flavorful as your typical burrito. The salsa helped however I would expect to not have to drown it in salsa to infuse flavor. I suppose I wanted that homey, messy, burrito with flavor and more ingredients. Perhaps, guacamole, corn, pico; something else to add to the mix. Note: It wasn't terrible. Think of a plain hamburger vs a cheese burger with lettuce, tomato, etc. * Horchata * Usually you can't go wrong with a Horchata but this has an odd flowery flavor to me. It was ok. * Mezcal Mule * A delicious Latin version of a Moscow Mule infused with a hint of spice. It was a good choice in the adult drink category. Overall, the food was ok. Perhaps I had high expectations because my friend compared it to a well known spot in LA and Vegas that has held the number one spot for street tacos and some in my book as well as other foodies in my circle. The service was great. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter gave us a digest of the menu and checked on us frequently. The vibe and decor is excellent. There's a nice bar, the tables and individual rack for your purse, hat, coat, is a plus. There's a sectioned off area in the back for private events. The bathroom is clean. There's a nice taco wash area in the restaurant area to wash up after your meal. Give the restaurant a try for yourself. I recommend the carne asada and al pastor taco. read more

Tacombi - Tacos * Burrito * Chips & Guacamole * Mezcal Mule - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Best Authentic Tacos this side of the Rio Grande Short of taking a flight into Mexico, the only places to eat the real deal is Tacombi. They are serving up the realness in tacos, quesadillas, fruit juices and more. I'm sad it took me so long to stop by this newer Bethesda location. I'm now obsessed, and plotting when I can eat this incredibly tasty food again. Aesthetically, the owners have re-created the feel of a authentic "taco" joint with their intimate tables adorned with umbrellas from a real Mexican soda. It's all white floors and tiles, bright tables and orange umbrellas. Ambiance is important but even more vital to the restaurant is the flavor. You sit down and they hand you a paper slip, it's a menu and ordering slip. I selected the "gringa." Which was a quesadilla made with scrumptiously prepared slow roasted pork, "Al Pastor." I also ordered a pineapple juice. The juice was wonderful and I drank it down in minutes. My quesadilla arrived, and tasty juices ran off onto the plate. You bite into it and it was a delicious explosion of flavor in my mouth. So incredibly delicious I couldn't wait to tell my friends, family and neighbors about this magically awesomeness, called Tacombi and their otherworldly food. Don't walk, run to this new phenomenally mind blowing experience of authentic Mexican Food, I guarantee you'll love it. Bethesda Hours: 11 AM to 11 PM. read more

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The food here was so good! I'm still thinking of those Birria tacos! Most I've had, the consume that the tacos are typically served with, have been flavorless & bland but here it was delicious and full of flavor. As well as the corn dish! 10/10 from me. The service is excellent. Staff and bartenders were very attentive to patrons and on a nice warm day the outside patio is perfect. Even for a fall night cap! Happy Yelping! read more

Three dishes that I enjoyed. Fish taco, chicken taco, and pork burrito. The burrito was a reasonable size, but the tacos were smallish. Prices were a shade high for the quantity. This was due to equal parts inflation, Bethesda, and a staff that almost outnumbered the guests. My second issue was a lack of sauces that could alter the food. Not perfect, but certainly an ok addition to Bethesda. read more

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It's hard not to like this establishment, just based on the service alone. My husband and I stumbled upon this place and ordered carryout at the counter. Staff was very attentive and helped us weed through the menu. We also had a slight issue with our order (missing an item) but they very quickly and kindly resolved the issue for us. Food-wise, we thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered (burrito and tacos). Chips and guac were particularly good here too. read more

My cousin and I were looking at places to eat nearby and saw that this was really highly rated. When we walked in, the atmosphere gave 1960s fast food chain. The waiters were really kind and added to the atmosphere that was brought with the "1960s" vibes with their uniform. Furthermore, the food was really good and one of the best tacos I've had! They offer a great variety of foods and if you ever have the chance on visiting, you should try the brisket tacos! read more

Tacombi - Left: Brisket Ribeye Deluxe Taco. Right: Baja Crispy Fish Taco. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

When you walk in, you're greeted with festive music, and colors. Some of the decor made me reminisce about the 90s, but that's ok because the 90s were the best decade. ;-) Everything here is made fresh here. Be forewarned - this place is a little pricey! From a vegetarian POV, this place serves authentic tacos; more meat options with at least two vegetarian options. They're served tapas style, with corn tortillas. (Flour tortillas are offered too). To give you an idea, my friend and I split a margarita pitcher- a glass pitcher (fancy!). That was about $55. Expensive but delicious tho, so pace yourself! Any seasonal margs coming soon?! As for food, I ended up getting the two vegetarian tostadas. I have to say the sweet potato one was OK, but my favorite was the avocado. It was so good I ordered a second one. My friend ordered the chicken and fish tacos which she highly recommends. However, she agreed that the veggie tostada was the best though. The hosts and servers were sweet, welcoming, and love to make jokes with you. You will walk in and out with a smile on your face even if you had a bad day. To sum it up, you got drinks, tacos, vibrant atmosphere-what more can you want?! HUGE PLUS: they are always open to suggestions. Please consider using impossible or beyond meat products. You guys will get a huge vegetarian following, please and thank you! read more

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Not good, not authentic. The quality of the food isn't worth the price. Would not recommend.

The Bethesda location is bright and happy with incredible service. The indoor-outdoor seating makes me feel for a moment like I'm in SoCal. I have to point out that the portions are not like taquerias off the beach in Escondido and neighboring towns in one way though - they are pretty small, with Bethesda prices. Most people will want to order at least three. But they are delicious. My favorite is the classic fried fish taco, followed by carne asada. Chips are dense and deep fried; I would skip, though the guacamole is amazing. Skinny margaritas come with lime and agave syrup on the side. I've been here a few times - with friends, with kids, and every time, everyone who works here is so kind. Overall it's a great neighborhood place and feels more fun and modern than anything else in Bethesda right now. read more

I didn't enjoy the food. And I believe I paid about $50 for just myself. Definitely OVERPRICED. The service was lacking. I wouldn't waste my calories there again. Unsatisfying. read more

Terrific food, great drinks, excellent service, and peaceful ambience in the heart of Bethesda! Can't ask for much more than that! If you enjoy great tacos, burritos, guac, and margs, check it out! read more

We have loved this food and ordered for delivery for dinner. The portions were smaller (in smaller containers) and they didn't send tortillas. Guacamole was good though! Super expensive for what we got. read more

Solid food. Good service. Items came out quick. Loved the home made chips. The guac could use some more heat. The shrimp and carne asada was our favorite. Would return read more

Was walking towards a cafe when we decided to go here instead. Tacombi is a little hidden in the chaos of Bethesda Ave. We ordered a few tacos and a quesadilla. I was surprised at how small a few of the tacos we're, but they were all great. The tacos just melt in your mouth and have so much flavor. Two tacos and half a quesadilla later, I was was full but not too full. The staff was so friendly. We definitely enjoyed this quick lunch/snack. read more

Tacombi - Beef Birria Tacos, Carne Asada Taco, Pollo Yucateco Taco, and Horchata - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Ordered delivery: fried fish tacos were so so good! Barria tacos were also delicious! The Birria sauce is exceptional! The corn was decent. I didn't love the corn but my friend loved it and tore it up! The al pastor tacos were not so flavorful. I wouldn't get those again. The chips and quac also wouldn't get again. Guac was too salty, but did love how many chips they provided. I think I want to go again but sit down and order some drinks, and then I'll update my review if I do! read more

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Tacombi is the best. I love their food. I've tried most of the tacos. My favorites are the shrimp and al pastor. There is so much flavor in everything that they serve. Next time I will try the quesadillas. I've gone there two times. The first time we had a wonderful server. He was super friendly, helpful, and had a great positive attitude. Tacombi is such a great place. read more

The corn esquites was my favorite! Absolutely delicious. I came here towards the end of lunch special which is the only time I would recommend coming here. For $10 you can get the corn, Two tacos and an alcohol free drink. During regular hours the carne asada taco alone is almost $6. It is a street style taco (one taco with a small corn tortilla) so I think the price is a bit pricey during regular hours. The service was great, and the decor is trendy but again I only would come back for the lunch special. read more

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Unfortunately the food here was not what I expected....The service was great but every dish we got had absolutely no flavor! We ordered multiple tacos from the crispy fish taco, Birria taco, carne asada and none were good. Out of everything we're ordered, the only okay item was the elote. The service was very friendly and I loved the decor of the restaurant, the food was just not good. read more

Tacombi - Baja Crispy Fish Taco. Pollo Yucateco Taco. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Coming from Los Angeles, one of the best cities for Mexican food in the US, I have high standards for Mexican food, especially street tacos. When I learned they had a location in Bethesda, I ran as fast as I could to visit. I fell in love when a coworker let me try a spoon of esquites. What differentiates them is their Mayo. They do their own twist by making it spicy and delicious with some godly seasoning. I loved it so much I tried making it at home, but wasn't able to exactly replicate it (please tell me your recipe haha). I am on the hunt to find something like this in LA! Service at Tacombi is always superb. Super fast service here. I went on Easter Sunday, and was attended to by a lovely person. He was super accommodating to a picky family member I brought. Appreciate the great vibes, food, and amazing tacos. Love ya Tacombi. read more

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Cheese crisp appetizer was awful. An overly fried something or another covered in cole slaw. Guac had no interest at all - tasted and looked like a grocery store version. Masa was very good. Grilled fish taco good enough. Other tacos lacked interest and were covered in sauce. Interior design excellent and genuine. The food was a miss. Very limited menu, as well. Won't return. read more

Definitely the best tacos by DMV standards. Dine-in is a superior experience than Togo. These tacos are meant to be eaten when they are ready! Great service and love how they are open on the later side. read more

the thing that makes tacombi great is the server Victoria! super kind and hardworking, one of the best that has ever served me!! huge props to her and she should be promoted!! read more

Food was amazing highly recommend if you looking for some fire birria tacos the sodas they got are also worth your taste buds time

I was FLOORED when I discovered, completely by happenstance, that there is a Tacombi in our local DMV area! I rarely anymore head over to the Maryland side of town but had to be in the Bethesda area and since it had been years since I had "played" in MoCo, I hit up Yelp to search for a cool, fun, casual place to have a bite with friends. And LO AND BEHOLD UP POPPED TACOMBI. Floored because it was less than a month prior that I had stumbled on this gem of a place in the Design District of Miami - and I RAVED about that place (read my review and view my pics)! That Miami location had apparently just opened up shortly before I ate there. When I came to this Bethesda Row location (June 2022), I found out that they had JUST opened that location as well! (There is also a NoVA location in Crystal City that I will definitely be trying out and reporting on.) Btw - how about this amazing Bethesda Row area?! First I had heard of it and first time visit for me. SO COOL, SO FUN, all my favorite shops and restaurants that I love so much! A perfect place to go for weekend brunch or spend an afternoon, stroll, hang - especially on a beautiful day. Memories of when we used to do that in downtown Bethesda back in its hay day. Too bad it's just a little too far away for this to be a go-to for me. But you MoCo-ites, you must go! So back to Tacombi. Everything I loved about the Miami Design District location, I love about this Bethesda location. * Beautifully designed and decorated restaurant and interior. The entire front face of the restaurant opens up to the outdoors! IT IS SO COOL. (Beware: you may get tired of reading the word "cool" ha.) JUST LOOK AT MY PICS. The white, teal, yellow and red color scheme is vibrant and so fun. They thought of everything in designing the space. * Big restaurant with loads of seating * Complimentary tortilla chips. Ask for them because I don't know if they would bring them to your table if you don't ask. * Exceptional service - everyone who works there from the hosts/hostesses, servers, bussers/runners, cooks all look like they work as a team and enjoy each other and what they do. Makes for exceptional service! * Menu items are authentic Mexican taqueria fare. The soft tacos are SO GOOD no matter what meat you choose. They also have an all veggie taco. The ONE CRITICISM I have is that they are a bit stingy and skimpy on the amount of meat that's put into the tacos. I'm comparing this to how filled the tacos were at the Miami location (see my pics). Bethesda - if you can fatten up your tacos a bit more, you might hear less complaints from the 1 Star naysayers about the value of your menu items. Here are the items we love: - The complimentary freshly made tortilla chips - small triangles, crispy, crunchy and salted just so. - Any and all tacos - love being able to order them individually by the each, mix and match - Corn Esquites - street corn in a cup sprinkled with a topping of queso fresco - great to dip tortilla chips into - shareable for 2 - Rice & Beans - shareable for 2 - Agua Fresca - OMG GET THIS - YOU WILL BE HOOKED! Soooooooo refreshing! Ask for light ice (so they don't fill up your cup with mostly ice - better yet, get it without ice and ask for a glass of ice on the side!). PRO TIP I learned from the hostess: get it half and half Pineapple and Watermelon! So good! Tacombi feels like a throwback to what you would envision a local mom and pop street food joint to be like in a small Mexican town or on the streets of Cuba. It's just a really really fun, vibey place with great authentic Mexican-street-taco cuisine. RECOMMEND! read more

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I took a moment to try this cute taco spot but it was nothing special if you ask me. I absolutely love the atmosphere. It was great for a nice summer evening and beauty was a great bartender. However, the food + aqua frescas were not worth it to me. I had the blackened cod and it was alright. Not too much flavor outside of the spiciness and sauce. I would only come back because I can eat outside/in an open air space (and that is a pretty big deal to me right now it's COVID) and the offer a pescatarian taco. read more

Tacombi - 3 blackened cod tacos + the pineapple aqua fresca - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This was the worst experiences ever. First of all it's suppose to be doing a pop up yet they done have any promotion sayings it's at 5. My partner and I were ignored at the bar why some sever flirted with girl the entire time. The manger who took our order put it in but no tacos ever came to the table. She then tried to changer us for them and sneak one onto the bill. If you can't hand volume then don't do it. read more

Tasty Pricey New Taco Spot! I recently visited the newly opened Taco eatery in downtown Bethesda. It's location on Bethesda Ave. literally around the corner from Chase Bank. It has a big sign "Tacombi" flanked by a huge open space outside its doors. The decor is "white on white" small metal chairs/bistro tables. The specialized menu evokes "Mexican Street Food" featuring tacos, burritas (think taco sandwiches), guacamole and chips, corn esquites (whole kernel corn dish) & several other options. Mexican drinks includes "Aguas Frescas" (fruit drinks made fresh daily), Auga De Sandia (watermelon) & Auga De Pina (pineapple). Mexican sodas & cocktails i.e. traditional Margaritas are on the menu too. The food is made fresh to order. I ordered the "Carnitas" Taco, corn esquires & Auga De Pina for carry out. The charming lady took my order using what looked like a mini iPad. Order took about 10 minutes. When I opened my meal to eat-I noticed a fine presentation. Taco securely boxed in a petite aluminum container w/food labeled-Carne Asada. I guess it didn't speak clearly when placing my order. I ate said taco. I'll admit it seemed small, not much fillings/toppings just some chopped onions. The corn topped w/cotija cheese & a creamy sauce. Very flavorful, fresh corn-generous portion. The pineapple drink tasty w/a refreshing effervescent flavor. It was very sweet & strong pineapple flavor. Courteous/friendly service. This place is pricey. Worth a another visit-to try the guacamole and chips. read more

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Decent food, terrible management. We've been to the restaurant a few times, but tonight will be our last. We ate outside on their patio, and unfortunately there was a multi-family party also seated outdoors. They had five or six children in their party who used the restaurant as a play ground. The kids were running around, between the tables, shrieking, falling down, crying, etc. We called our server over and asked him to speak with the parents. He shrugged his shoulders and ignored the request. We asked him a second time and he remarked that "they're kids". When we told him we're likely to never come back, he simply said ok, your choice." The bottom line: there's no manager paying attention, nor one who cares. If you want to have tacos in a Chuck's Cheese style restaurant, Tacombi is your place. If you want dinner in a civilized restaurant, choose another restaurant. It's truly sad that a restaurant with such a nice location can't live up to its potential. read more

Service was very slow. Only 3 other tables were there and we had to call the server over because it was taking a long time. The food was ok. The corn was amazing though. It is definitely a must have. read more

Tried this Bethesda location for takeout. Ordered a couple burritos and pastor tacos. Asked for some cheese on the burrita(as Tacombi calls a burrito). Anyway to our surprise the cheese came on the side-in a small cup. The cheese did not even fill the cup halfway. Asked for some salsas and also in a quite small cup. The food came as ordered and was ok. The burrito was maybe a third a size of what you'd get a mom and pop Mexican place. The tacos were put together well. easy online ordering and pick up. The value for price is just not here. read more

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Amazing food complemented by the friendly and helpful staff, Marina did a great job helping me unwind. I was not only greeted with a friendly smile but also was assisted the entire time, making this experience a normal occurrence at Tacombi. This location floor plan is nice and open. On a warm summer day, the breeze helps you relax while filling up. Be ready to relax and have a smile plastered across your face! Side note, I would have normally taken pics, but the flavors overtook me. read more

Food was ok, and it could have been more flavourful and more presentable. Service was a little confusing, with multiple servers approaching several times. Menu is limited. Nice ambience. read more

This place has some really good food! The first time I had Tacombi was In New York and I thought I discovered a hidden gem but then when I got back to Bethesda, I noticed that this place was coming in Bethesda. Anyway, this place has some really good ambiance and is really hipster. The only reason I gave Tacombi a 4 star is because the prices are really expensive for what your getting. The portions are really small. We all got 3 tacos and a burrito and it was almost $200 (for 4). Other than that, I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Great service and food. Our server, Julia, was very attentive and accomodating. Will definitely come up! read more

The food here is amazing. I enjoyed the tacos, guacamole, and margarita. it is just a bit out of the way if you live in dc.

Julia was our server and she was excellent!! Super friendly, quick, attentive to detail! 10/10 would recommend. Great atmosphere as well. read more