Probably the best tacos al pastor I've had in the area. Basically perfect. Shrimp tacos were also really great. Carne asada was pretty good but I liked the other 2 varieties more. I can't wait to come back here! It's a little out of the way for us but worth the trip, especially if no you're going to be in College Park or Greenbelt for lunch or dinner. The burritos look LEGIT as well. Looking forward to exploring more of what they have to offer! They made a mistake on part of my order but they fixed it right away. Highly recommended read more

This is hands down the best place to get a burrito or proper tacos in the College Park area.!!!! Our team orders from here almost every other week! The only frustration is that if you order delivery via a food courier, you cannot make any modifications nor does the location answer their phone. Sometimes I will go out of my way to pickup my single order but I wish they could allow just simple mods on the food apps like *No cheese! read more

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The food is really good--especially the birria ramen, which is EVERYTHING! This was my first time visiting this location, although I've been to the Beltsville spot a few times. Let me start by saying the food is absolutely great. However, parking isn't the best, and since it was Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday, it was extremely packed. I ordered my food an hour in advance and still had to wait, and my order ended up being incorrect. Because of that, I can't give five stars for customer service. That said, it was very busy, and the staff was genuinely apologetic about the mistake, so I'm giving them 4 out of 5 stars. Overall, I'll definitely be back. I really enjoyed the food--and again, the birria ramen was amazing! read more

I stopped by this spot on a Tuesday afternoon, and everything was great, from the time I arrived ---had no complaints until I began eating. This is a tiny tucked away taco restaurant located in the Berwyn/College Park area. It appeared to be very clean when I arrived and had plenty of parking out front. Upon entering the restaurant, the inside appeared to be very clean as well. There was no line, so I was able to walk right up and place my order. The cashier was a young guy who was very pleasant and patient. I ordered 2 Chicken tacos and 2 steak tacos. I wasn't aware that I got a free taco until I looked at my receipt. I believe they have a buy 3 get 1 free on Tuesday's which was cool. My order was ready in about 5 minutes. It was then brought out, and around the counter to me by a nice young lady. I was overall pleased with my visit. After getting home and beginning to enjoy my tacos, I noticed the chicken and steak was extremely dry. I emptied all of my sauces on the tacos, and it still didn't do any justice. The chicken was some of the driest chicken I've ever had on tacos, it was cut into huge chucks and grilled. Waaaay overcooked---I don't recall the meat having any flavor at all. I was livid, I visited this place because it had great reviews, however it did not meet my expectations. But 1 star for the cleanliness, 1 star for the staff/service, and 1 star for the Tuesday taco deal. read more

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Some of the best tacos we have found in the area. I'm never disappointed. I wish the prices were a bit lower, but we live in an expensive area. It's a popular place. They also have good and unique vegetarian options. I love the carnitas and also like their elote. The restaurant is cute inside and service is good. read more

Tacos A La Madre - Taco de Calabacín Frito (Fried Zucchini) Taco De Hongos (Mushroom Tacos) - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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I had the most excruciating stomach ache after these tacos, but would that stop me from going back? No. Do I need to say more :) Everyone loved the shrimp tacos, plump and juicy and a great balance between the other heavier meats. Their lengua is so juicy as well and my personal favorite. The carne is a bit dry and al pastor never misses. Their loaded fries are a bit too heavy with the sauces, and the fries are pretty thick and not crispy. They're generous with the amount of meat though! read more

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I heard about this place on Instagram and figured I'd give them a shot. We arrived and they were quite busy. We didn't water anytime and ordered the following: Birria Tacos, Birria Ramen, Shrimp and Steak Taco. The foot took about 15 minutes and came out hot and ready to eat. The tacos were good. Decent size. The ramen came with a lot of meat and noodles. Overall it's a good spot with good prices. I'd go back if I were in the college park area. read more

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Came here for the first time with hubby and some friends. Hubby and I ordered their elote corn (with cheese), tinga tacos, steak tacos, shrimp taco, fish taco, fries (without protein, but with their other toppings), and mushroom quesadilla. Our total came out to approximately $59. What's Hot - Quality. Delicious. My husband said the chicken in his tacos had a bit of a spicy kick to it, which he enjoyed. Throughout our meal, all the fillings (i.e., meat and vegetables) were tender, nicely seasoned, and not overly salty. Their fries are very delicious, with or without a protein. The toppings alone add a delicious flavor. - Menu. There appears to be something for everyone- meat, veggies, although non-dairy may be an issue. - Price. For the most part, it's pretty reasonable. For example, my husband and I ordered their fries without a protein- just with their toppings- which ended up being $8, rather than what it's normally priced at with protein. (The picture I included is the fries, which my friends ordered, and they included carne asade.) - Portions. Pretty reasonable, but it depends on what you're ordering. Again, their tacos are not large, so that's dependent on personal preference. Their quesadillas are a pretty good size, probably the width of two hands. The size of their fries (with or without a protein) are enormous and definitely enough to serve two people. - Parking. There is street parking, which is timed to 2 hours between 8am to 5pm, Monday to Fridays. What's Not - Acoustics. The inside of their restaurant has terrible acoustics. Everything echoes, so having a conversation is very difficult. There are a few tables outside, but be aware of bugs. - Menu. The menu inside the restaurant does not provide all the information of options. For example, there is no information that you can order their fries without a protein. The only reason why I was aware of that, is because I went on their website to look at their menu ahead of time. I also saw pictures on Yelp showing fries without protein. - Service. Not very good. We ate at the restaurant, so they gave us a number to put at our table. Our order was broken up in 3 separate trips and the time was drawn out, probably over 20 minutes. - Price. My husband was a little annoyed that it costs approximately $4 per tacos, which are small. To be fair, they're delicious, but he did not think the tacos are good value for money, given the portion sizes. - Parking. Depending on the time you go, be aware of the time parking issues. Any parking lots for local businesses and organizations appear to be restricted, so be aware. Final Answer Willing to come back, but not as a first choice, and will more than likely order takeaway. read more

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The food here is spectacular! My husband and I have been looking for a go to place to get carne asada fries in the DMV and we were left speechless. The portion size was generous and the flavors were superb.The staff was super sweet when we walked up to the cash register to order and the servers were efficient in delivering to our table with our little number card. read more

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Wow wow wow the food here is delicious. I love when vegetarian and vegan options are available - it completes my dining experience. Customer service was great. The location also offers outside seating options as well as cozy inside seating. read more

I've had some good tacos in the area. And these may be up there with the best. The ingredients are fresh, and so flavorful. Service was fast, there's indoor seating. This place was great. The shrimp & crab cake taco were equally delicious. Cabbage slaw. And some type of creamy chipotle sauce made it oh so good. Their salsa verde was good enough to pour in a boot and drink it out. I'll definitely be visiting again...and again! read more

Tacos A La Madre - Taco de Cangrejo (Crab Cake) - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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The food is always exceptional. My go tos to get as a pescatarian are the shrimp tacos, crab cake tacos and the vegan chorizo. The service is good and the food is worth the wait. The ambiance is very chill and homey and the restaurant is always very clean. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. On Tuesdays if you buy two tacos you get one free! Highly recommend. read more

Tacos A La Madre - Taco De Camarón (Shrimp Tacos), Taco de Chorizo Vegano (Vegan Chorizo) , Taco De Hongos (Mushroom Tacos) - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Food was fine. Chips were too hard and the cheese tasted like it came out of a can. Consume was also just fine. Nothing special. However, it had a good price for everything. read more

Tacos A La Madre - Quesadillas a la Madre - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Parking was easy. It was super cold inside. The heat wasn't on (January) so definitely wear a sweater under your coat. Staff was kind and was good about cleaning the tables between customers. We ordered the shrimp, asada steak, Tinga chipotle chicken and the fish taco. Overall the tacos were fresh but could use a little more seasoning. The best tasting taco to me was the shrimp( because of the sauce). The elote was also good but could use a little more cheese. Over all I would return. read more

These are the best tacos I've ever had in the entire state of Maryland I get them every time I am in CP. I've never had a bad order here. If you go to UMD or live nearby, you gotta stop in. read more

Tacos A La Madre - Shrimp tacos - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Came here on the best day of the week- taco Tuesday! 2 for 1 tacos. It's largely a take out spot but there are a few tables for eating as well. It took awhile for me to get my food- I eventually went up to inquire and it was sitting there the whole time. Thankfully the tacos made up for the wait. I got the zucchini taco- SO pleasantly surprised how delicious this was! Shrimp taco- maybe one of my faves in the area. And my first time ever having a crab cake taco- I would definitely have this again. Next time I wanna try the Burria taquito. read more

Tacos A La Madre - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Some of the BEST tacos in the DMV area!!! Everytime I'm in the area, I stop by this small hidden gem that offers a HUGE, DELICIOUS PUNCH. It's a quaint, unassuming restaurant where parking may be tricky because it's close to a residential apartment complex area. The decor is filled with authentic Mexican styles. The open kitchen gives a welcoming energy. The different food options will have your mouth watering before you order and receive your food. There's tables inside to eat (usually a bit busy during lunch hours), but I always take mine to go. A must GO if you want to get different types of tacos that always taste good. (FYI, I've been about 5x and have had a variety of the menu items.) read more

For me, one of the toughest things is having a restaurant that I love that takes a huge dip downhill. I am going to tell my story from beginning to end. I ordered some tacos to go online (carne asada, crab cake, spicy chicken tinga, grilled shrimp + a side of guacamole). When I walked inside the restaurant, there were only two people inside and a family who walked in behind me. The two people dining in looked miserable and were picking at their food, which is never a good sign. I was in shock, as back in the day the restaurant line would be out the door and it was usually hard to find a seat. So I walk up to the pick-up counter to pick up my food, there are two young chicks in the back in the kitchen pouncing around like Hansel and Gretel preparing the food. Throwing stuff on the grill & shoving the food into the boxes. Not wholesome at all. They looked at me & then continued doing what they were doing, until one of them saw my facial expression. The young lady came over and asked for my name and then handed me my food. She did not look happy at all to be there. I then asked her "Are there salsas inside?" To which she snapped at me with attitude. I firmly responded "I am asking you to verify, and thanked her for the order". She stormed off and finished throwing food into the bags. At this point, the bad customer service was enough to make me not want to return. The family behind me had been standing at the main cash register for about 5-7 minutes waiting to order. No one was there at the register and the staff who were cleaning ignored them and swept around them. I felt bad for the family, but also they should have left at that point. It was clear that the staff did not want them eating there. The vibes in here were awful. Now, I hoped that the food would make up for the bad service. Nope, I got home to find out that all of my tacos were flavorless, literal mush packed into a tortilla. The salsas were bland, as were the limes. The crab cake taco had fake crab meat. All in all, I felt like I wasted my money. This used to be one of my spots! I met the owner back then and she made all the customers feel warm and welcome. I think the owner needs to make a return and open her eyes to what is going on. Otherwise, y'all clientele may start to dwindle as it already is. We have plenty of authentic taquerias in the are, after today I will not be returning. Please get rid of the snakes in the kitchen, sooner rather than later! Customer service training and a traditional Mexican cuisine cooking class is essential. Also bring back the Abuelas who were cooking back when this place first opened! read more

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Today was my first time eating from here. Everything was great. I ordered the taquitos, shrimp tacos, quesadillas, and birria ramen. I wish i took pictures but it got devoured i will definitely be ordering again. read more

I was excited to try a new taco place, especially one so well rated. They have a fairly standard taco menu and a straightforward approach (a lot of meat, some cilantro and onions, no frills). Their portions are generous, especially for their prices. I regret not getting a birria taco, or perhaps trying their birria ramen, but that gives me a reason to give them another shot. I had 3 tacos: al pastor, carnitas, and carne asada. The flavors were decent but the meat was slightly under seasoned. The carne asada was also overcooked. Overall, the tacos were dry and a little bland -- disappointing. My friend had 3 chicken tacos that she said were good but a little bland. The salsa served with the tacos definitely helped, but it was given a little too much to do. The service was friendly but slow (took about 35 minutes to receive our six tacos after ordering) and the seating/dining area was pretty generic, but comfortable. I will give them another try...they may have been having an off night, and maybe my order didn't play to their strengths (although they should be staples of any taqueria that offers them). read more

Tacos A La Madre - Three tacos - Al pastor, carnitas, and Taco de Carne Asada (Steak) - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Birria Tacos were outstanding! I had this as well as the side of fresh guac. What I really liked about these tacos is that the dipping sauce was not salty, like I've experienced in the past. It was flavorful and blended well with the tacos. The beef was moist and tender, which is very important. Personally, I think they should charge more and give you 4 tacos in the order, only because if you come around with these tacos you may have to share :0) Before I forget, the mexican street corn was so good, the creamy sauce was coated in this zesty nacho cheese seasoning and right now they are also offering the mexican street corn coated with the flaming hot cheetos, if you like extra spicy. Tacos A La Madre, there are no bad decisions here! read more

Tacos A La Madre - Birra tacos - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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I always wanted to try out this place. I was finally in the area and popped by. I will say the people working there are super friendly and my order was ready by the set time. The food is mid. The Al pastor tacos tasted like nothing with very few pineapple pieces. Those would be 4/10. The street corn is hard to mess up. The corn was good and just had cheese, Tajín, y crema. It was good 8/10. I also had shrimp tacos which were also flavorless. I don't know if I tried them on an off day given the reviews, but honestly not worth the hype at all. read more

Tacos A La Madre - Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Solid taco spot! They're fast casual. There's no bar here - drink at home :) I've been following this place since I first heard about them. I see one is coming to Beltsville next year - even closer to me! The location says College Park but they're not near Maryland's campus - well not walking distance. I'm very picky about my tacos and this place did not disappoint. This past "Taco Tuesday," I placed an online order for two chicken tinga and two carne asada tacos. Price was fair - $15 or so. I arrived and they were ready. Parking is a bit tricky. Since I was just picking up I just parked wherever but if you'll be dining in, I would say pay attention. The tacos were so good. Very flavorful and filling. I really want to try their birria tacos. I might be back soon. Don't judge me : ) read more

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I don't understand why this place has a 4 star average when they should have 5 stars! If you make a large order (ie multiple family bandejas), there is a good chance a taco or two may get mixed up. If you notice and ask if they can correct it, they will. But their tacos are excellent. I'm so thankful they keep their prices reasonable despite how much they fill their tacos. Their salsas (red "mild", green spicier) are excellent. I always drink some by itself even though I know I'll pay for it later! What you are NOT paying for : - ambiance - lip service, smiles What you ARE paying for: - Juicy, flavorful tacos filled to the brim at a great price - fast service, service to make things right read more

Tacos A La Madre - Top to bottom: Taco de Camarn (Shrimp), El Taco Al Pastor (Pork w/Pineapple), Taco de Carne Asada (Steak) - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

This place is poppin'! I went in during lunch to pick up my food. I placed my order online... pretty easy! You can probably call in too. There's parallel parking along the street and a parking lot across from the small strip of shops that A La Madre runs along. I took the last spot on the street and walked on in. The interior has several tables, which were mostly full, and the music was on and festive! It also smelled great in there. I even saw someone on her laptop, so I guess working there isn't out of the questions. It's a tad subtle, but the area to pick up is to the side of the main counter for ordering. I was happily greeted and gave my name, and had my food within minutes. When I got home and put my sauce and limes on... it was such a treat. I got a hibiscus and cactus taco. Both were extremely flavorful... and my mouth was unexpectedly hot from the heat of the sauce! But I am now eager to try more things on the menu. Don't sleep on this spot! read more

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"So, you went in to get us jobs, and all you brought back was a hamburger?" "Ok. I don't think it's a burger," Jaime Reyes replied, staring at the fast food container he was told to "guard with his life," shaking his head. "You haven't looked?" Jaime's younger sister asks, exasperated. "She said not to open it." "She said for you not to open it, bro." Moments later, the Reyes family is playing "Keep Away" from Jaime, with the object being tossed from sister to uncle none other than the metallic blue and gold, extraterrestrial Scarab that will soon latch onto Jaime and, to his family's horror, transform him into the Blue Beetle. But what if, instead of occurring in the Reyes' family home in Palmera City, a futuristic version of El Paso, Texas, Jaime's transformation occurred at Tacos A La Madre, tucked along 5010 Berwyn Road in College Park, Maryland? In addition to being captivated by the incessant comings and goings of patrons longing to purchase the shrimp tacos recognized by Tasting Table as one of the United States's twenty best, they might have been drawn to place their own orders for Tacos de Tinga (chipotle chicken), Birria Queso Tacos with Consome, and Elote Callajero (street corn) with hot Cheetos dust, and not paid any attention to the "Big Belly Burger" carton that contained the Scarab. read more

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Goodness I struggle between 4 and 5 stars. What to do!! Camarones (shrimp) tacos: fabulous! Great flavor on the shrimp and the sauce Carne Asada (steak): wasn't as tender but it wasn't bad, pretty flavorful...I just rarely find really tender carne asada Al Pastor (cubed pork): super tender and flavorful but the flavor was slightly unique Salsa verde and salsa roja: so good! Spicy! I would definitely come back, so I'll give it 5 stars read more

Tacos A La Madre - Camarones (shrimp), Carne Asada (steak), Al Pastor (cubed pork) Tacos - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I have been craving some good birria tacos for over a week, so after an appointment, I was determined to get some. I did a quick search for birria tacos and Tacos A la Madre was in my top 3 that looks good! The reviews are not wrong!!! They have a website where you can order online (super easy), and since I was about 17 minutes away, I figured I'd order and drive over and have food ready to go. I worried a little about parking, but at 3 in the afternoon, street parking was plentiful, and I was thankful! I walked in with one guest ahead of me and took the time to enjoy the view. Dining room had plenty of seating and there were people inside and using some of the outdoor seating. Their walls are colorfully decorated with art and aprons. I loved the Maryland skull artwork! There was a worker bringing out to go orders and I knew mine was probably the one already ready on the counter! It was I got home and opened my goodies. Everything was packaged well and I had no leakage. Everything smelled so good. I couldn't wait to dog in BUT I got some pics for you guys first. I tried the Quesabirria tacos with consomme aling with the chips and salsa with Nacho cheese. The elote corn was calling me, but I knew I didn't have room for it today. My food was hot, and my tacos were so flavorful on their own. The consomme just took it over the top, then my Cilantro and onion and lime!!!!!!!! This has been one of the most flavorful meals I've had in a while. The chips and cheese- perfectly crunchy, and the cheese sauce had a nice kick to it. The kind that makes you wish you had these at the movies - I can always just bring my big purse and make it happen! I'll be back! Soooo many different tacos to try! And I need my elote corn next time. read more

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Tacos A La Madre? Yeah, they're the real deal. I pulled up when I had a cold (I wore a mask of course) and ordered the birria soup, and let me tell you--instant cure. That rich, flavorful broth? Fire. Had me thinking about home in L.A. with every sip. You can tell the cooks here know their stuff because every bite is packed with authenticity. The spot itself is mostly takeout, but I could totally see college kids posted up here for a quick, bomb meal between classes. Service is fast, the food is on point, and honestly, I already know I'll be back. If you're looking for solid eats that hit the spot , this is it. read more

Was visiting my friend in Maryland last weekend and craving tacos. I look up this place and see Birria tacos and man, I'm sold. My friend had never tried birria, so this was sure a treat for the both of us. She was very hungry after a long day of work and I was hungry after a long day of unemployed, so we needed something tasty to fill up on. We both get the birria tacos, and I got the Mexican coke, which tastes so much better than regular coke. We sat outside for our meal. Warning- the bench was on a slight tilt, so be careful setting down drinks. Our food came without much of a wait. We got three tacos with the consome, which is like a broth made from the beef in the tacos. Holy sh*t. These tacos were amazing. We both licked our plates clean, and drank all the broth. My only issue with them was that I wish I could have gotten more! I could have eaten at least 3 more tacos. Make sure to load them up with onions, cilantro, and lime. You will see god. Everyone working was super nice! The place was cute inside. Maybe a little pricey for what I'm used to, but so so worth it. I dont know the next time I'll find myself in Maryland but I'll make sure this will be my first stop when I come back. read more

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Such a great place and hidden gem for tacos. Fast service, kind employees, lots of seating, and food is DELICIOUS & authentic.

I ordered my food through their website, it was user friendly, super easy, no hassle at all and I paid using Apple Pay . I've been hearing about this place and wanted to try their tacos and street corn to be specific . When I walked in, I admired how clean it was and how it smelled like good food. They have tables and chairs however its not a big space so they also have outdoor seating. The decorations are not overwhelming with pops of color around the establishment. It gave off a cute, low key vibe. It would be a great first date/quick meet up spot for sure. When I got to the register, I was greeted with a nice smile and explained to the lady at the front, I placed a mobile order, she asked for my name and said my order was almost ready. My order was supposed to be ready at 2:25 and it was ready at 2:30! Right on time, no a bad wait at all. I got home and loved almost everything. The tacos were bomb, super delicious my favorite was the spicy chicken, it's definitely not Taco Bell. I loved loved loved the barria tacos and the loaded fries, the portion size was huge and I bet it could easily feed 6 people , the generosity was felt with the portion of fries :-). The street corn was not good at all, I could not finish it. There are three different ways to get it so I may try a different way the next time or NOT Food was so good we went back and my daughter already made a request to go back next month! If this is authentic tacos I have truly been missing out. read more

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Easiest five stars I can give! I found Tacos a la Madre a few years ago - they have the absolute best tacos in the PG area for a fantastic price! Nowadays, I get the nine taco bundle for $34ish bucks. These bundles are great for two or three people to enjoy for a meal and come with different types of salsa (mild or spicy), cut limes, and a quick bag of chips. The food is just so flavorful - my favorite proteins are the carnitas, the steak, and the shrimp. But honestly, they're all perfect. They have quite a few other menu options too - I've wanted to try the quesadillas or the carne asada fries for the longest but can't bring myself to visit and not get a platter of tacos. The service is quick and friendly. The staff gets you in and out of the restaurant fairly quickly and do a nice job of making you feel welcome. The restaurant itself is pretty small but it's usually not too busy inside so you can find a place to sit if you'd like to eat inside. The best seating though is at one of the shaded picnic style tables in front of the restaurant. This front patio on a sunny day is the perfect spot to enjoy some delicious bites. I'll 100% be back soon! read more

Delicious Mexican food.Made fresh with big serving! Best in Maryland! I usually make my decisions of what I'm gonna eat once I get there and look at the monitor of all the good food that I cannot pronounce read more

This is a hidden gem in Berwyn heights. Highly recommend. I didn't realize this place existed till we walked by. Another patron said the shrimp tacos were the best and they did not lie. The shrimp were plump, juicy and flavored well and went perfectly well with their cream sauce. The el pastor was tasty as well but my favorite was the birria tacos with beef. My husband said this birria is what he's been looking for and he's sampled a lot! The servings were perfect but left me wanting more. Service didn't take too long even though it was dinner time around 6pm. They were good about getting carry out orders quick! This is a cute spot, for quick bite and looks very homey like you're dining at someone's house. It's simple but very cute! read more

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About a 1-1.5: Sorry, but the high reviews on Tacos a la Madre is nonsense. The menu offers single tacos and specialty items (such as nachos and birria ramen) - we ordered: +Taco de Cangrejo - a limited time item; this included coleslaw, two mini crab cakes, and a 'a la madre' sauce on top; we asked for no cilantro, but the order still came out with pico de gallo; we had to let them know, and it appeared that the sauce and the pico de gallo were just scraped off, and drizzled with the a la madra sauce on top to hide, but there were still cilantro bits; the tortillas were a little soggy, most likely from the coleslaw +Taco de Camaron - grilled shrimp with slaw and chipotle sauce; the shrimp was large, juicy, and deveined, which was great; however, the seasoning that was used on the shrimp was a no-go; it had a weird taste to it, and the chipotle sauce that was on top didn't help, as it had a pungent/smoky taste to it; the tortillas were a little soggy, most likely from the coleslaw +Birria with Consome - birria quesatacos filled with beef and melted oaxaca cheese; the cup that supposedly contained 8 oz of the consome seemed a little lacking; either way, the tacos were just super bland and didn't seem to have any seasoning or flavor, whatsoever; this also went for the consome, which was flavorless +horchata - super sweet, grainy, and very thin The bottom line? Don't believe the filtered photos of the food that makes it look appetizing, since its' definitely not what you're going to be getting or tasting. The employee who's up at the cashier also needs to get his attitude in check; he wasn't putting in orders correctly and passing blame, and his demeanor was not at all helping the business. The place is bright and had a good amount of seating; there were definitely patrons coming in during the lunch rush, and you can see that this place is pretty popular. Unfortunately, for us, Tacos a la Madre was a no dice with the inaccurate orders, the lack of/strange flavors, and the unnecessary 'tude from the staff. Street parking available in the area. +inaccurate orders +bland/strange favors +unfriendly & unpleasant staff +street parking available in the area read more

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This is restaurant is in a quaint little house in college park, in the same place where Fishnet used to be. There is street parking. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. The servers are friendly. I bought shrimp tacos and crab taco mainly because it was Friday during lent. I also got a side of chips and salsa, and a side of chips and guacamole. I received the chips with guacamole but I didn't get the salsa with the other but I didn't realize until I got home. I didn't feel up to driving back for salsa. The tacos were delicious and we'd definitely order again. The tacos were good read more

For the East Coast, the "Mexican" food this business offers, it's fine. It's fine. I grew up in Arizona and lived in San Diego most of my life. Tucson and San Diego have such excellent Mexican Food options. Tacos a la Madre is ok, but they could learn from Southern Arizona and Southern California Mexican Restauranteers. read more

I ordered here the first time via a delivery service app and the tacos were so good I had to come check them out in person. I ordered the shrimp tacos and spicy chicken tacos. Both were Deee-licious! The chicken was still my favorite. The shrimp tacos come with a lovely sauce. The establishment is quaint and cute. Small but good for small and medium-sized parties. The servers were nice and efficient (Note this is still my experience from take-out not dining in). I can't wait to come back and visit. They have an array of vegetarian and vegan friendly tacos, too! Can't wait to try the hibiscus tacos next. read more

Tacos A La Madre - spicy chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Awesome vibe Awesome staff Phenomenal food and variety for all gastro types! Awesome vibe Awesome staff Phenomenal food and variety for all gastro types! read more