Quickly did a yelp search around lunch time and saw Tapas Truck had corn fritters which I love. My order was the shrimp pil-pil, pulled pork sandwich, and of course the corn fritters, all of which took under 10 mins to be ready. The pork sandwich was pretty tasty, with the meat being pretty tender and the sauce tangy. However, the sauce was only placed on one side (looks nice in the pic but it should've been placed throughout the sandwich), so it was kind of dry overall. The fries which came with it were okay. The shrimp didn't taste as fresh as I would've wanted. Same situation as the sandwich since the sauce was on the top only. However, the portion was pretty good. Corn fritters were my favorite. It had a crunchy exterior with a warm, soft inside full of tasty corn. The sauce didn't really add that much since the fritter itself had most of the flavor. Wish they gave more of this one. Overall, a good lunch. Would most likely change the shrimp for something else, and ask to put the sandwich sauce on the side so I could dip it next time. read more

Tapas Truck - Shrimp, corn fritter, and pulled pork sandwich - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The line for this truck at the Rosslyn Jazz fest was the longest. We were drawn in by the cone fries... unique packaging is a great way to market your product! We ordered the $8 shrimp pil pil, which is essentially popcorn shrimp doused with a sweet and tangy red sauce over a bed of garlic fries. Everything was cooked to a nice crisp with just the right amount of seasoning, but I wasn't a big fan of the red sauce. I'd definitely order this again if I were at another festival or outdoor event. read more

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Super bummed that his food truck didn't really meet my expectations. It had all the workings of a great one- cool design, appealing menu, and quick service. This Tapas Truck however really failed to deliver. I ordered the calamari sticks with garlic fries while they were at the Crafty Bastards fair at Union Market. I get that trucks are overpriced, but for $10, I was hoping for a little more in my meal. Turns out you get four calamari sticks that tasted like they were just thawed and lacked any real creative flavored. The garlic fries were good, but for the price, I can't really justify it. I'll skip this truck and seek other options the next time I am around the DC truck scene. read more

Tapas Truck - Calamari with garlic fries. Overpriced IMO - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Holy cow! I feel really sad for the other lunch goers who are waiting in line at the Cosi and other food trucks and leaving this truck wide open for my impatient curiosity to approach because they have nooo idea of what they're missing out on. I've just taken my first bites of my lunch and I am completely blown away the the quality of food for a food truck. And what a great deal too! Two choices for only $9. You don't get much better than that in the lunch price range in the DC metro area. I tried my hand at the Corn Fritters and Chicken Bom-Bom. Let's start with the fact that these things are deliciously crispy including the garlic fries. So yum! The corn fritters are sweet and have a great creamy sauce on top and the chicken bom-bom were so flavorful. Like I said I just took my first bites and I couldn't help but share with my Yelp community how incredible this experience is. Next time this truck is in your hood, go eat there. read more

Tapas Truck - Corn Fritters and Chicken Bom-Bom - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you are a fan of fried food, this is the spot hands down! I don't write reviews for food trucks because it's usually just mediocre, but when I do find a good one, I like to make it known ;) 3 tapas for 10 bucks and it was so worth it! the portions were huge and everything was delicious. I had the corn fritters, pork sliders, garlic fries, and chicken w/ rice. Everything had so much flavor and I could seriously munch on those corn fritters all day. read more

Tapas Truck - corn fritters, pork slider, garlic fries & chicken w/ rice. - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The paint on the side of this truck proclaims that it has authentic Spanish food. Maybe that's true - two of my tapas were pretty good. But the last one was decidedly not Spanish and not good. Starting off with the good choices - the chorizo was my favorite selection. It was spiced elegantly, teeming with unique flavor and came with a small pillow of saffron rice. The meatballs weren't half bad either, but were much less flavorful than the chorizo. The bad news: the fried chicken was god awful. Lacking flavor and seasoning, I wouldn't be surprised if this came out of a frozen Tyson's chicken bag from Sam's Club (not even the Costco stuff!). The fries had little green specks and spices, but were inconsistently salted. Overall, a very carb heavy meal with smaller portions of protein than I would have preferred read more

Omg! Love at first try. I visited this truck at Truckeroodc last Friday. I had fried shrimp & garlic fries both were darn tasty. Surprisingly, the wait wasn't that bad. The folks on the truck were very nice and even answered some questions that I had about the customization of their truck - that was a huge plus. Thanks for a great meal. read more

For tapas, these are HUGE portions. I tried 3 tapas for $10 and it could easily feed 2 people. The first item that caught my eye was the pork slider. The slider bun was generously filled with roasted pulled pork. There was a sauce drizzled on it which tasted like a spicy honey mustard sauce. I say it was the best out of the 3 tapas that I tried. Oh and it came with garlic fries which were perfect as like everything and anything with garlic on it! The corn fritters were pretty tasty and the cilantro lime sauce paired very well with them. They were even a few fried shrimp mixed in there so...score! The fried calamari was tossed in a sweet chili sauce and served atop a bed of rice. Unfortunately, I did not get the fluffy saffron rice that everyone has raved about. I got some out of the box yellow rice that just okay. read more

I stumbled upon this truck while strolling to Harris Teeter to grab lunch. I initially wanted a small bite to eat..soup maybe. So I see this Tapas truck...hmmm tapas mean small right?!? Lol I stopped. I got the pulled pork sliders and let me tell you they were delish. You get two tapas items for 9bucks. The sliders came with these amazingly season fries. I think it was pesto sauce. The platter was also accompanied by yellow rice and a sauce. Everything was delish and my order didn't take long at all. That's great service when you're buying from a food truck and standing in the cold weather. I hope my pics do the food justice. I really enjoyed the fries, sliders, and rice. Overall I was very pleased with my transaction. If i could I would've given 4.5 stars!! Missing a half star because it is mobile. If i return and the service is great, I will update to a 5 star for sure. read more

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It was election day 2012. I was walking to the White House when I came upon this truck. 3 items for $9, and it's a LOT of food. I got the fried shrimp with garlic fries, and chicken braised in wine with saffron rice. Everything was amazing! The fried shrimp was so crunchy with a coating that was semi sweet and sour. The garlic fries were also very crispy and wasn't shy on the garlic. The braised chicken was the perfect headliner to go with the saffron rice and balanced out the other fried foods with its home cooked coq au vin likeness. This just might be my favorite food truck. I went by The White House to see the facade of what was at stake on that day, even tho the Pres wasn't there. read more

Tapas Truck - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time I saw this food truck in Rosslyn. The pork sliders were absolutely amazing, and I've tried many variations of pulled pork and these were just on point. Lean but still very moist. No big pieces of fat laying in it like other pulled porks. The BBQ and aioli combination was delicious. Garlic fries were also very good -- didn't need any ketchup. Only draw back was that it took way too long to order and receive my food. Took about 25 minutes. The food more than made up for it, though. read more

Tapas Truck - Pulled pork and garlic fries - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yummy. Got shrimp and pork with rice and garlic fries. The fries were so good. Everything very tasty and fresh. read more

Tapas Truck - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Shrimp Pil Pil $9 (3/5 NOMs) Tasting some tapas on wheals from DC's Spanish food truck. Thinking its tapas I was surprise with the portion, which is a good surprise since tapas are too expensive and too small. Not enough to fill up multiple friends, but enough to share so you can try other nomnom tapas. Nice layer of crispy shrimp with a sweet smokey red sauce on top of garlic fries. Shrimp was very light and not overly too breaded so you can still taste the original flavors, but at the time seem a bit bland. Fries were not as garlicky was we hoped for, more of regular fries really. Be careful its hot, they serve it quickly and fresh. read more

Tapas Truck - Shrimp Pil Pil $9 (3/5 NOMs) - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I happened upon the Tapas Truck at Rock the Core Cider Festival and was on the verge of trying it after seeing the options (Rabas, Chicken Morris, Shrimp Pil-Pil and a few others) but absolutely knew I had to get it once I saw someone eating the calamari sticks with garlic fries. The prices were decent - anywhere from $8-$10 - average for any food truck. The service was wonderful - they are so friendly and work fast so that the food is out to you within minutes. And the food was beyond amazing. Every component of the Rabas (calamari sticks with a smoky tomato sauce, over a "basket" of garlic fries that are seasoned perfectly) was cooked to perfection. Oftentimes you'll come across garlic fries that are completely covered in garlic bits and nothing else, but these had a mix of spices and the garlic was subtle but still present enough to really enhance the overall taste. The consistency of the tomato sauce was great as well. It wasn't runny, it wasn't too chunky, and it spread evenly over the calamari and top of the fries - a really nice flavor addition to both. Another added plus to the Tapas Truck was the presentation of their food. They don't put their food in the standard paper food tray like a lot of food trucks, but rather in a newspaper printed paper cone (with a fork so you're not having to fish out the rest of your fries). It's a nice touch that really differentiates them from the rest of the market. Can't wait to go back and try something else! read more

Tapas Truck - Top left: Rabas (calamari sticks with garlic fries) Top right: Chicken Morris (popcorn chicken with garlic fries) - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The deal here is obviously the 3 for $9. I would've just ordered the corn fritters and shrimp, but you want to give me a pulled pork slider for an extra dollar? Awesome, thanks. And it was so much food that I had leftovers. Everything tasted great. Nice sauces on everything, and I love love love corn fritters so I was excited to have them. Equally excellent was the tender, flavorful slider. The shrimp were fine; I just prefer them not fried. Still, I can't think of a legitimate reason not to give Tapas Truck 5 stars. read more

Excellent concept, healthy food and a mix and match Spanish tapas menu, this is a superb choice for lunch. The lines can be long - but the food is better than average--and the service is fast and efficient. Hard to know what to recommend - shrimp, chorizo, empanadas, sliders - everything has been hot and flavorful. Most come with saffron rice and fries. Some come with a salad. Take your pick 2 tapas for $9 or 3 tapas for $12. read more

Tapas Truck - The truck - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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(3.5 stars) I really enjoyed this food truck. It was a nice change of pace from the seemingly ubiquitous gyro and taco trucks. I didn't have any issues with the food being cold as other reviewers did. For $10, you get three tapas, which turns out to be a surprisingly large amount of food. I ordered the shrimp pil-pil, chicken morris, and veggie tapas which came with garlic fries. The shrimp pil-pil was essentially mini fried shimp served in a spicy sauce. I was surprised how many shrimp it came with and how great they were. I wasn't crazy about the sauce... it was good but didn't have any kick to it. I felt the same about the chicken morris. The chicken itself was really good and I enjoyed the sauce but it felt just a bit lacking in spice. The veggie tapas was my least favorite, not that it was bad, just I wasn't crazy about it. I appreciated the complexity of its ingredients but I didnt feel the need to finish it. I really loved the garlic fries though. It was nice to get some fries that weren't just cooked and then had some seasoning thrown on them at the end. read more

Tapas Truck - Shrimp Pil-Pil, Chicken Morris, and Veggie Tapas with Garlic Fries - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Okay - mixed bag of goods. Went there twice, enjoyed the flavorful rice, mushrooms, and aoili sauce, but the fries were a bit dry. The torta was very small and the corn fritters were alright. Good customer service, but nothing too special. Fun to try, but won't be coming back. read more

Tapas Truck - Delicious rice, good aoili sauce and corn fritters (left), Spanish torte was good (right) , but small. Fries were dry. - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Maybe this isn't a fair review because they were only offering "bowls" when I tried the truck. The result? Meh... Rice was the base, and I didn't eat most of that. The rice was dry and tasted like it had been reheated. The rest of the toppings were an unimpressive mix of stewed chicken, lettuce, corn, beans, pico de gallo, cheese, and a tiny bit of sour cream. The chicken was overly salty for my taste. I also asked for spicy, but I didn't think it was spicy at all. Overall, the bowl wasn't completely horrible, but I would have rather had a burrito bowl from California Tortilla down the street. At least the server was very nice. read more

I have visited this truck twice and was pleased with most of the items I got. The shrimp tasted like it was frozen. That was the only item I was disappointed with. The garlic fries are amazing. I saw people go to the truck just for the fries. I also love their empandas. They are always a hit. The reason for the 4 stars is that a neighboring truck, which I have not tried, had a long line. Tapas Dude took a picture of that line. I assume he put it on his page. He didn't need to do that because the Tapas Truck food is very good. read more

Fried shrimp. Fried calamari sticks. Fried chicken. French fries. Anything other than a deep frier in that bag o' tricks, Tapas Truck? Also not sure why they chose the moniker "Tapas" when portions seem a bit large and everything comes with fries. I will give them that those fries are excellent. Crispy, piping hot and positively chartreuse with garlic goodness. Obviously: must love garlic. Otherwise, everything was over-breaded and under-flavorful for the price. read more

The Spanish surge in the DC food truck world just got a bit stronger this month, with the addition of Tapas Truck, following quickly on the heels of Jose Andres' eponymous "Pepe" truck. This one takes a totally different approach, with a variable menu that offers extremely high value. I can honestly say that dollar for filling (including quality) I received here was higher than any truck I can recall, with the huge BBQ portions from Carnivore being the only one that really comes close. I'm glad to see more trucks embracing this adaptable menu format, as many customers will quickly grow tired of you if they see you stuck on repeat forever. Since there were only 3 options, and you can taste all 3 for only $9, Amanda and I both decided to go that route, and wound up being rewarded with what appeared to be a 4th dish, although I'm not certain if this is something that is meant to accompany one of the named items or not. Right away you could feel the weight of the plate, and opening it up (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/_3i4rwYPydlRwxlTQv9n3Q?select=0CeMPrwxFhMvpWwr2aU93g) you could see that it wasn't just 2 or 3 things with different sauces, but 4 very distinct items all with different approaches on Spanish flavors. While I will say that these dishes may not exactly correlate to staunchly traditional Spanish cuisine, there is no doubt that the influence is present. The dishes on the day we visited were: - Spanish Chorizo served with a garlic aioli and potato fries Provencal: The sausage was cooked just right and although it wasn't quite as spicy as I would expect from a real Spanish chorizo it did have substantial flavor. The aioli went a long way in adding some extra flavor to the fries, which were done better than any other food truck I've had since Fry Captain went out of commission. - Chicken Verdeo which is sautéed in a scallion cream sauce and served with saffron rice: My favorite dish on the plate, this was a burst of flavors and plentiful with the chicken. The rice was a really nice compliment and had quite a distinguishable presence in itself. To me this was a great example of simple food that has been elevated, and what food trucks should really focus on to provide unique flavors to a constantly evolving palate. - Shrimp Pil-pil in a spicy garlic-tomato sauce served on a crouton: This was the only dish that had any real noticeable flaws, but they were more my pickiness rather than serious deficiencies. The crouton is obviously a bit stiff in order to support that shrimp and sauce that sits atop it, which is problematic when trying to figure out how to cut into it with a plastic knife and fork. I wound up going just a wee bit too hard and made a crack in the plastic container, which seeped through red sauce onto my pants, ack. The shrimp were tiny but there were certainly a lot of them, and the sauce had some actual heat to it, a really nice surprise! - Mystery vegetarian dish: I believe the base for this was couscous, although I don't eat enough of these types of grains to be certain whether it was that or bulger wheat. Whatever the case, it was filled with chickpeas, green onion, shredded carrot, and cranberries, and was a very nice, refreshing counter-balance to the strong flavors of the 3 main items. This is something I wouldn't ever have picked off the menu given the other meat options, so I'm really glad they included it to expose me to something different. We decided to wrap up our lunch by splitting an order of their caramel flan, priced at $4. I'm not typically a fan of this dessert, but this one avoided a lot of the pitfalls that normally turn me off about it. The sweetness wasn't quite so intense as others, and the chalky, cloying presence was thankfully absent. There was an abundance of the caramel sauce sloshing around at the bottom of the container, which I liberally applied to every bite. They do take credit cards, which I was glad to see as I will be making many visits to this truck as the menu continues to change. For such a small price I was able to sample 4 very unique options for mobile dining, at the cost of roughly one single tapas item at a place like Boqueria (and honestly I enjoyed the food more here than anything from that actual restaurant). This is the second truck from the owners of Mojo, and definitely keeps pace with the quality mark that truck made. read more

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Tapas Truck came back today and although I had already had lunch, I couldn't resist stopping by to try the Chorizo Bom-Bom. I'm glad I did... Tapas Truck only offers selections of 2 or 3 tapas on the menu, however, I just wanted to try the one and I should note that the owner/truck manager was kind enough to accomodate me. For those that may be used to the harder, spicier, bright red chorizo (which is what I was expecting) - this is not what is served in this dish. Rather, this sausage was a delicately flavored whole, soft link lightly grilled and brushed with a wonderful and flavorful garlic aioli which really made the link POP. The seasoned fries accompanying were a nice contrast with the meat and gave another opportunity to sop up the wonderful aioli. Great job Tapas Truck - I hope to continue to see you on a regular basis down by the State Department! read more

My original review said: Meh, nothing special. I ordered the 2 tapas for 8 dollars and got a generous helping of fried shrimp over rice plus some french fries topped with a tangy bbq sauce. I don't understand how this is spanish tapas, but it was ok. Nothing special. Everything was soggy by the time I got back to the office (5 minutes). Its a pretty decent deal for shrimp but nothing I would care to return for. Now after looking at my credit card statement I say...ZERO stars. They charged me 10.00 for 2 tapas when it was supposed to be 8. No I did not got a drink and no I was not told there was a minimum charge. I doubt it was an accident. read more

This place gives a lot of food, surprising for a "tapas" truck! You get 3 tapas for $10, and despite tapas sounding small, three is plenty enough to get you full. I was hoping for some real Spanish influence in the dishes, but sadly they were very American to me. The pulled pork sliders is your standard BBQ fare. The chicken poppers is just like the popcorn chicken you can get at KFC, really no difference except that they put this "red" sauce that is supposed to make it Spanish "tapas" style? Sounds like a scam to me. The Chorizo sausage was admittingly pretty good, it was nicely charred and grilled with this green chimmichurri sauce. They also give plenty of garlic fries, and their garlic fries are DA BOMB! Crunchy and packing plenty of garlic flavor. I came away feeling super full and heavy, but not satisfied. Therefore, I can only give it 3 stars, it was all just very basic to me. The garlic fries were probably the best thing here. read more

Tapas Truck - 3 tapas worth, plenty of meat and potatas - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Still basically a four star experience and one I frequent every other week when they show up at Farragut Park on Thursdays and I can pull myself away from the clutches of the Rolling Ficelle. However, a few things of note: The shrimp they serve is now fried. Not sure why they made this change and I liked the non-fried version better but there you have it. So consider this if you are doing the three for $9 deal and are considering other fried options like the corn fritters. Which you should consider because they are delicious. Maybe the non-fried shrimp still makes appearances elsewhere but the last three times I have been...it's been fried. This is a ton of food. I was dismayed at some of the Yelp reviews complaining about the food to price ratio. I can never finish my three tapas and always end up with enough for dinner too. It is a lot of food. And c'mon, people, be real. Where are you going to get two gourmet meals for $9 in DC? Their garlic fries are enough reason to visit this truck alone. I feel guilty and dirty admitting this but I do just visit them for this reason only sometimes. They are absolutely, freaking, amazing. Yes, they cost $5, but you are getting fries like you would imagine getting in Paris or Belgium. And you are getting a huge amount. I have sometimes stopped here later in the lunch hour, grabbed a few orders, and proceeded to have beers and these wonderful fries with friends in the park on a hot summer afternoon. Consider this. It is well worth it. Finally...NO you cannot get three of the same tapas for the same price. I suppose they should make it more explicit but the reason it is a "deal" is because three orders of shrimp are more pricey than them being able to mix it up for you. And that, basically, is what "tapas" means. So please, please, please stop standing ahead of me in line and bickering with the nice lady who takes your order about why you can't have three orders of shrimp for $9. Please? OK, that's all. This is a great truck. Visit them. read more

I think I might have found my new favorite food truck. DC Tapas was almost perfect in their delivery. The service was friendly and the food didn't take very long to be served. They're a tapas truck and they rotate 4 or 5 tapas each day. They offer deals of 2 tapas for 8 dollars or 3 for 9 dollars, I consider both a fair deal for the amount of food that I received. You can also get individual items like garlic fries and corn fritters separately. I ordered of course the 3 tapas, the first were the corn fritters, they were delicious, slightly on the sweet side but overall tasty and well put together. My second tapa was the seafood tapas that consisted fried shrimp and fried calamari, the shrimp were delicious and excellently breaded and seasoned, the calamari wasn't the best I've had, slightly over breaded but still decent. The seafood tapa also came with a bed of saffron rice that was nicely seasoned and flavorful. Final tapa was the pork slider tapa that comes with garlic fries. The garlic fries were amazing, out of this world good, fried beautifully and seasoned to perfection. The pork sliders was also delicious, nice flavor and the BBQ mustard sauce was sweet and savory and just the right amount. DC Tapas truck really did it for me today and I look forward to a return visit to try some of the other tapas they offer. read more

Been to this truck on 2 occasions and had the Shrimp Pil-Pil and the Calamari Sticks with garlic fries. I was thoroughly impressed with both. Definitely one of the better trucks at truckeroo. It always has a decent line, but there service is top notch. read more

Hello Garlic Fries! These were an amazing accompaniment to the pork sliders. This dish coupled with the meatballs and saffron rice made for a thoroughly satisfying lunch. If I had gotten the 3-tapas option, I'm sure food coma would have killed productivity for the rest of the afternoon. Definitely check this truck out if it stops near you! read more

To Tapas Truck: Your food tastes pretty good, however I can not eat it again. Please reduce the amount of salt you put on your meatballs, sliders, and garlic fries. Your corn fritters were excellent. Signed, Potential Fan Seriously though...it has the makings of a great truck...interesting menu, great value, and ok service (slightly long wait after ordering). However I just can't get past how salty everything was. Maybe it's just me and my tastebuds... read more

I really wanted to love the Tapas Truck, but it really fell flat for me. The prices are really reasonable for a decent amount of food - only $9 for two tapas and I had leftovers. I think my poor experience came down to the items I ordered. I had the chorizo and the shrimp pil-pil which came with the garlic fries. Individually, everything tasted great, but the combination of the garlic fries alongside the intense flavors of the other two items was way overpowering. I definitely didn't feel well after, so while I'm hesitant to try it again, I'd go for the pulled pork if I give it another go. read more

It's $9 for 3 tapas, which is a pretty good deal. Ultimately made for a very filling meal. My 3 tapas: - SHRIMP PIL-PIL: my favorite by far. Just the right amount of spice, good portions, and went really well with the crouton. - CHICKEN PIMENTON: I thought the sauce was a little bland. It was OK, and while I would gladly return to this truck, I wouldn't get this tapa again. - SPANISH CHORIZO: again, I thought the sausage lacked flavor, but the garlic fries and garlic aioli it came with were EXCELLENT. Very garlicky, which for me is a good thing (maybe not so much for the people who are subject to my garlic breath afterwards, but that's what Altoids are for!). Overall, the food was tasty and reasonably priced so I'd be glad to come back the next time they drop by Franklin Square. I just wish they offered more tapas selections instead of just 4 or 5 at a time. read more

I work in the Tyson's Corner Area and just discovered this food truck lunch area and so happy I did. I tried the Tapas Truck truck and food was so good!!!! I got the 3 for $10 special that came with garlic fires. I chose the shrimp, corn fritters and veggie tapa. The garlic fries were perfectly fried and all three tapas were delicious! Definitely recommend them! read more

Tapas Truck - Veggie tapa, shrimp and corn fritters with the garlic fries - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this truck! Their staff is friendly and their food is delicious - a bit on the spicy side so beware! Definitely try their garlic fries, they are delicious. Personal favorite? Their corn fritters. read more

Everything was just okay, possibly even a bit of a let down. Reading the various tasty-sounding options on their menu makes you anticipate a flavor explosion from the varied goodies but that just wasn't the case. It takes a very long time to get your food after ordering...nearly 20 minutes in my case. The container had no holes so it held in all the steam which made the fried items soggy. The beef empanada - It looked delicious but tasted funny and was extremely wet. Not just moist but squishy... empanadas aren't supposed to drip. It also had a weird sour taste to it that I didn't expect from beef and I didn't recognize the spices. One bite and to the trash it goes. I would even argue that the meat had begun to turn...maybe it sat out too long or wasn't stored at a cool enough temp. Calamari sticks - Partly soggy from being in the container and bland....zero flavor...I could barely tell that it was calamari. It was served on some saffron rice that was just ok. Shrimp Pil-Pil - Partly soggy. No awards here either but it tasted okay. Same with the garlic fries...okay. Overall, this truck gets a "C". Their food looks great, they offer a lot of options, the food is good quality, and good portions, but they leave you wanting so much more. Things like flavor and tastiness just don't apply here and it's too bad, I thought I would love it. read more

Tapas Truck - Shrimp Pil-Pil, Calamri sticks w/ Saffron Rice, Garlic Fries, and a Beef Empanada - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Gotta give an extra star for having a selection that could not have been better executed. Tried the Chicken Pimelton (sp?), Crispy Pork and Corn Fritters for the pick 3 Tapas and I have to say, "wow!" I need to start with the Chicken Pimelton (sp?) which was a lovely chicken over rice with a wonderfully buttery (almost cheesy) sauce with a few vegetables thrown into the sauce. I would have liked to have had a few tomato bits, and maybe some shallots, but this is me quibbling over a very well-prepared dish. The crispy pork, I've had in a few other restaurants (Costa Verda a long while ago) as a beef/steak dish. In their case, they used pork, and ohhhh, what a wonderful thing. With this dish the pork (in this case) is close to being jerky, it should be salty, a bit o' pepper and still have a chewiness that should not be remotely equated to shoe leather at all! These folks nailed it! They serve this version with french fries that were savored only because this dish worked so well with the others. Their corn fritters, oh man, these were of the sweet variety, moist in the middle with the breading and kernels of corn (I think that they may have used powdered sugar, but don't quote me on that) and again, these complemented all of the dishes in my tapas meal. read more

This is one of my top trucks, with it's only drawback being a lack of spicy offerings, which for normal people, isn't a drawback. I got the pick 3 option, which gave me a huge amount of food for a $9 price tag. The wait was moderate but when I heard them fresh frying the corn fritters, all potential complaint about time melted away. The corn fritters, oh my god. Still crispy after a 10 min walk back to my desk. Nice corn and cream filling with just enough breading to keep it together. I'm not even a big fan of corn fritters, but when all 5 people in front of me ordered them, I didn't want to break the streak. Even If everything else was bad, it's worth going just for these. But everything else was delicious too! The pulled pork sandwich was tender and juicy , lots of meat for a slider and a nice soft bun tht didn't get soggy. The garlic fries under it were great as well, but very garlicky and salty (no ones complaining here!!) Spanish meatballs over saffron rice Was my least favorite. It was good, but nothing unusual about it. Tomato cream sauce, meatballs, rice. Good but not out of the norm I will definitely be back read more

Tapas Truck - Pork slider and garlic fries, corn fritters, meatballs with saffron rice - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's alright. I've yet to be impressed or urged to order much of anything from their menu. But I did order up some garlic fries this last time I encountered them. And wow, they were delicious. Piping hot, crispy, and well-seasoned. And, bonus points, served in an easily to eat as street food paper cone. And...wait for it...they top it off with a plastic fork. L-O-V-E. But despite the 5 stars for their fries, I'm sticking with 3 stars overall. This is because the rest of the menu is always blah to me. And there's no excitement or interest coming from their staff. I want an experience when I dine from a truck. There was no experience here. read more

So many food trucks around here. This one stood out the most to me. It is a tapas truck. They serve tapa type like dishes. Don't expect a big dish. We ordered the Shrimp and corn fritters tapas. It comes with a side of garlic fries..alot. The shrimp was a bit on the dry side. The corn fritters were good. Delicious sweetness. Prices are cheap for DC standards. read more

Tapas Truck - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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After my small sampling of their menu during Truckeroo, I feel the need to stalk this food truck and try everything else it has to offer. I ordered the "Pil Pil Shrimp" which is fried shrimp with sweet/sour/spicy sauce on top of garlic fries. You get a pretty hearty serving for $9 and it comes packed in a little paper cone that's convenient for "on the go" dining. The chili sauce was delicious and the shrimp were perfectly crisp on the outside. DEFINITELY get the fries... I could snack on those all day long! Probably just as addictive as McDonalds' fries in my book. The wait wasn't too long, and the line moves fast. Awesome service and a great experience all around. Can't wait to get my next taste from Tapas Truck! read more