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I got dinner for my team recently from Esperanza. It came highly recommended by one of my co-workers. We ordered it for pick-up. I personally got the Carne Asada Quesadilla, 1 pollo taco, and 1 chorizo taco. My favorite was the quesadilla. My team loved it. The prices are more than reasonable. I was a big fan. It a little hidden off route 28 but a solid gem. Look forward to going back. read more

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5 stars for the tacos. 1 got 2 each of the suadero and 2 Carne asada. I overshot this place because it really was a taco truck parked to the right of Fastline Tire and to the right of a vape shop. I had 2 orders ahead of me and once I ordered it was an easy 20 min wait. If you're not in a rush, the tacos are so worth it. I really preferred the suadero, which the customer ahead of me recommended. He was not wrong! Excellently grilled fatty-ish beef with some onions, cilantro and some of the jalapeno green sauce and a splash of lime juice. Holy moly, so simple, yet so delicious! I love this hole in the wall! read more

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OH MY GOD. THE BEST TACOS WE HAVE EVER HAD. People, I am not joking. If you are looking for authentic, flavorful, mouth-watering street tacos - this is the one and only place to go!! My husband and I found this driving down 28 one Sunday afternoon and we will be coming back here every week. Look close as it is tucked away from the street in a parking lot between a Precision Tune Auto Care/tire place and a Vape Shop. Tacos were amazing. The women working there were very kind. We had the carne asada, al pastor, chorizo, and barbacoa tacos. Blew us away. Tender, flavorful meat. Perfect tortillas. Nothing in the area is as good as Taqueria Esperanza! Support this business! read more

Taqueria Esperanza - Carbe Asada, Al Pastor, Chorizo, and Barbacoa tacos. THE BEST!!! - Mexican Near Me - Manassas Park, Virginia

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Erica S.

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Fui a comer aqui y la comida estaba delicious.... Pero el hombre gordo Que trabaja creo Que es el dueño. No Deja comer a uno en paz solo habla y hable Esta.... El tufo de alcohol Que se carga en el osico... y se cre famoso el ridiculo solo tomando videos y fotos... da pena jaja read more

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Recently went to try the tacos. Ordered over the phone to avoid the wait but unfortunately didn't know the prices online aren't the same as the actual spot. Some of the tacos are a little more because of the meat. A little skimp in the meat but it was ok. Paid a little more for the cabeza tacos that had less meat than the al pastor tacos. Which is weird because you pay more for the cabeza tacos. Anyways the taste is good for sure! Next time might try a torta. They have a little seating area if you want to eat there. read more

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Melody P.

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Best tacos and torta in the area!, I couldn't recommend this place enough, super friendly staff and quick service. Always support local family owned businesses:) ¡Los mejores tacos y torta de la área! , no podría recomendar este lugar lo suficiente, el personal es súper amable y el servicio es rápido. Siempre apoye a los negocios familiares locales:) read more

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Haja G.

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Love this truck so much. I've been coming here for years. Their lengua & steak tacos are delicious. These are original authentic tacos. The taco sauce is some of the best I've had in the area. A good amount of spice too. The guy that owns it is pretty nice & the ladies that normally work the counter are super friendly. It normally takes about 5 mins or less for me to get my Food unless they are super busy. Very reasonably priced tacos too. read more

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AMAZING tacos, fast service, and decent seating area out front. Come support local businesses!!

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This food was so good that I wrote a whole review and it accidentally got deleted so I said "F it i'm not going to leave a review" then kept eating and said I can't do that; this food is so good the world needs to know! Long story short I was just in santa ana and this actually trumps the spots i went too; super authentic and great customer service! read more

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Everything about this place is a 10/10. The customer service, their food, and the casualness is what makes this one of my favorite taco spots. Their carne asada tacos are my favorite and their portions for the price is perfect. Definitely give this place a try. Todo sobre esta taquera es un 10/10. El servicio al cliente, la comida, y lo casual de este lugar es lo que lo hace está taqueria mi restaurante de tacos preferidos. Sus tacos de asadas son mis favoritos y sus porciones son perfectas para el precio. Definitivamente prueben este lugar. read more

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Bob W.

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Amazing street tacos -- Al pastor, carnitas, and chorizo. A simple yet regal feast. Each meat was soooo good. read more

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Adrian P.

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Prices are insane. The menu hasn't been updated anywhere so when you go expect the prices for each taco to be 4 dollars as of right now. In total, I spent about 50-55 dollars for 8 tacos a drink and a quesadilla. Nowadays it feels more economical to buy a nice burger with fries & drink for the same price of 4 small tacos. I remember when tacos were the cheap food alternative, now it's apparently a luxury. I can't bash on the taste of the food because the tacos are really good and authentic. However, there's no competition so it makes sense why they set their prices to that and cant forget about inflation. You'd also think because it's a food truck stand it would be cheaper or have reasonable prices. I'm glad I'm visiting and not from Virginia so I can enjoy better tacos down south for 2.50 each. read more

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Swatee G.

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Ragz and I stopped by today after having craved tacos pretty much all week! Ideally, we would have found a way to make a trip to ikea so we could go grab our fav tacos at the Woodbridge floor and decor parking lot, but honestly it was too hot! We keep hearing about amazing Mexican food in Manassas, so we decided it was about time. This is a little hole in the wall taco truck, nestled between a loan spot and a tire place - fitting place for an intro to Mexican food in Manassas :) Rags has his usual chorizo - I can tell he liked them because he quickly devoured 3 of them and then asked for 1 more to go haha! He loved the fact that his chorizo had a crispy texture. I had the pollo tacos and these were crispy and delicious too! Cilantro and onion come on every taco and the soft corn tortillas, doubled up under the chicken were so delicious too. We tried the green sauce on our tacos and it was okay, nothing to write home about The service was quick and friendly - if you speak Spanish, it's a big plus. They take credit card and carry standard Mexican drinks - we had the coke in a glass bottle and boy was it delish! I'd happily come back here to get my taco fix again! read more

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Lyn L.

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Thank you Yelp! How do you spot a lone food truck on a busy highway between Centreville and Manassas? We trusted Yelp. We just needed a snack and tacos were our choice. Food truck tacos was the plan. This truck had an address and photos so it was easy to find. Tacos are $2.50 and the choices were plentiful. All of chose carne asada. They came with cilantro, onions, crisp cucumbers and radishes. The meat was finely chopped and tasty. For you weak in the spicy department stay away from the red sauce, holy hot sauce! I used both the green and red and my mouth was screaming! It was so good! One of us also had the carne asada quesadilla for $7, again lots of choices. The portion was huge and full of meat and cheese and topped with avocado! If you are between Manassas and centerville on Centerville Road, be sure to look for this truck. It's definitely on our list! read more

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3 years ago

Oh my goodness. I haven't had tacos this authentic since living in Southern California. I would have shared a picture, but I devoured them. The owners were very hospitable. There's even a place to sit and enjoy your food. Taqueria is an amazing place to come and eat without the fuss of waiting in line. I will come here over and over again. read more

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Leah H.

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Carne Asada taco is my favorite. We make a point of coming here anytime we're in the area. Had friends from FL come and took them here and they loved it too. Hands down , best tacos in nova area. Just wish they were closer! Great price and great food. read more

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Oscar G.

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Solid taco truck has the classics and offers a good price. No seating this time not sure why, parking is a bit of a hassle. Need to add avocado to the tacos or some guacamole. Will try the torta next time. read more

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Best tacos in town. I am definitely going back at least once a week .Please support local vendors.

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John A.

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Best authentic street tacos in the DMV , we been going to this place for the last 10 years .

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Eduardo P.

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The food here is delicious!! Ive been coming here with my friends and family for 8+ years and try to put anyone i can on to this truck. Anything you get will be delicious and REMEMBER: be kind, tip if you're feeling generous and know these ladies and gentleman have worked hard for many years! My personal favorite are the tacos de asada and chorizo. Cant go wrong read more

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Cecilia D.

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We just moved into the area and have been trying to find good food places to go to. This place is a must go to. Their tacos were amazing. Especially with the two sauces they provide. We have driven by them so many times and decided to finally give them a try and I'm glad we did. read more

Taqueria Esperanza - Al pastor, chorizó, lengua, and carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Manassas Park, Virginia

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Alma Z.

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Best tacos in Manassas thus far. I am Mexican and grew up on from-scratch Mexican food and these are BOMB. Come try them, you won't regret it! When you park, I recommend you parking immediately to the right, in front of some title loan place (otherwise getting out when more people come to get this deliciousness will be tricky!). I had carne asada while my husband had carnitas. We were both fully satisfied. I've been told the red salsa is spicy, but it just tastes good to me. So, if spicy isn't for you, I recommend trying the green salsa. I would rather come to this taco truck than go to any of the restaurants around here. The tacos are worth it. If you're in the area and want hungry for some tacos, this is your spot! I will definitely be coming back for more. Also, they take CASH ONLY (FYI) read more

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I tried the Al Pastor, Carnitas & Asada, they were all OK. You only have the option of small corn tortillas for your taco; at $2 bucks, I guess it's an OK price. The quality was just fair. They really load it down with celantro so if you don't care for that, tell them. They garnish with cucumbers and radishes. You get a small cup of salsa verde and tomato salsa. They do serve it up quick and it seemed fairly clean. The two ladies speak only spanish. Taqueira Esperanza = Hope Tacos read more

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Kenia L.

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This food truck is located in between a tire shop and a title loan place. It's easy to miss because of its location but I'm glad we found it. We ordered 2 carne asada tacos and 1 chorizo taco. We also tried the carne asada torta. The tacos were really good and flavorful. My favorite was the carne asada one but the chorizo was really tasty as well. The torta wasn't bad but I just felt like wasn't packed with meat like tortas usually are. I will definitely give it another try though. This food truck is one of the better ones in Manassas so I'll be stopping by for more tacos in the future. read more

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Hidden gem! This place has one of the best tacos al pastor I've ever tried, also the service is amazing!! 100% recommended read more

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Ava H.

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Carne Asada tacos were SO good and authentic. Im so happy to have found a good taco truck close by, will definitely be a frequent visitor!

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Yo les recomiendo que vayan con la familia, bien servicio y muy rápido todo!! Excelente!!!

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La comida 10/10 y el servicio muy excelente atienden muy bien y son muy amables el ambiente es bonito

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Nicholas R.

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I'be been looking for an authentic taqueria like the ones I've visited in San Antonio. Finally after I moved to manassas I found Taqueria Esperanza. Tonight I tried their new barbacoa taco and it was amazing. Make sure you stop by and try their tacos. read more

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Best torta cubana wow !! Tacos are very authentic, nicely done. But my fav is the torta. Definitely worth coming. Drove 20 min and will come back fir more. read more

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bomb tacos and tortas at an affordable price right across the guapos in manassas! highly recommended and they support local small businesses as well read more

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David G.

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Love this place favorite lunch spot. Everything I had so far is really good. But my favorite is the chorizo and lingua

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Ana V.

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Ive been going to the same taco spot in manassas for years now! But one day I decided to give Esperanza Taco truck a try and man they have become my new go to place for tacos!! Their carnitas and al pastor tacos are delicious and their salsa verde has the perfect amount of heat! I have also tried their carne asada and lengua tacos, they are also very moist and flavorful. Only down side is that they only accept cash, but other than that they're the best tacos in the area!! read more

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I got quesadilla, tacos and 2 tortas. We got carnitas,asada, and chorizo. Food tasted really good. The flavor is there. But the size of the torta and quesadilla is a bit disappointing. The torta was 10 bucks and it was pretty small. But not a bad place to stop by for a quick bite. read more

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Martha V.

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Hands down the best tacos in Manassas and Manassas Park. I've tried several places, and although some of the other ones come close, no one nails it like this place. So very good. I've had the Suadero, which is Brisket, the Cecina, which is Eye Round, and the Pollo, Chicken. All were equally as good as the next. You need to go. read more

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8407 Centreville Rd
Manassas Park, VA 20111
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(571) 315-6559
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Hours

What time does Taqueria Esperanza open?

Taqueria Esperanza opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Taqueria Esperanza close?

Taqueria Esperanza closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Taqueria Esperanza take credit cards?

Yes, Taqueria Esperanza takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Taqueria Esperanza have catering options?

No, Taqueria Esperanza does not have catering options.

Does Taqueria Esperanza serve alcohol?

No, Taqueria Esperanza does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Taqueria Esperanza have TVs?

Yes, Taqueria Esperanza has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Taqueria Esperanza have bike parking?

Yes, Taqueria Esperanza has bike parking.

Does Taqueria Esperanza have outdoor seating?

Yes, Taqueria Esperanza has outdoor seating options.

Does Taqueria Esperanza have parking?

Yes, Taqueria Esperanza has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Taqueria Esperanza have free WiFi?

No, Taqueria Esperanza does not have free WiFi.

Taqueria Esperanza Reviews in Other Languages

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1.2 mi

This little, quiet Mexican place is a new favorite! I'll be a regular here for sure!…read more Stopped in here one evening after a vigil at the Manassas Park PD, and enjoyed it so much I started coming here regularly. It is a little on the stereotypical side with the decor, though the bar area stools, which are shaped like saddles, made me smile. Ignore the decor though, in favor of the food, which is affordable, made to order, and EXCELLENT! I've had the carne asada quesadilla a couple of times and the garlic shrimp twice. Portions are incredible! And the food is tasty, well spiced, and served with fresh veg and sour cream. They're a little light on the cheese, so don't be afraid to request more. The servers are fantastic and friendly! No lunch specials, but at their prices, you can get a full meal and take some home for dinner, and still save some money. No fuss, no frills, just great food at a reasonable price!

When they first opened food was good I gave them 5 star rating - but gradually food quality started…read moreto diminish, I just visited again and food was horrible I can tell they don't have Mexican cooks anymore -food is cold tasteless and the few plates you find warm taste nothing like Mexican - they are Mexican dishes but not made by the first cooks they had. Farewell Nico's never again!

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Mi Casita Restaurant

3.5(94 reviews)

0.9 mi

The food is always great when I come here! The service is always nice as well as the staff, always…read morewelcoming! My favorite is pictured here! The shrimp are also amazing! Please stop by! Guaranteed great food! See ya tomorrow :)

Best pupusas I've ever had. I've been chasing that rush since I have moved and still can't find a…read morepupusa that scratches that itch. Cant wait to return to VA and stop by again

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Jannet R.

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9 years ago

These tacos are great, very original Mexican flavor, I drove 40 minutes to get here, but it's totally worth it. They moved, the new address is 8407 Centreville Rd, Manassas Park, VA read more

Giselle Z.

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7 years ago

Very good and friendly!!!! Been going to them for years! I always recommend my friends and others to go here. I never leave disappointed:)

Hannah M.

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6 years ago

This place has the best and most authentic tacos in this area, HANDS DOWN! You have to come try them and see for yourself!

Victor S.

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4

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9 years ago

Been there a many times I love the tortas I will continue to go back because the flavor is very authentic great spot

Michael J.

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4 years ago

The food is the best of the best the portions are just right! Love it and would recommend to everyone

Jesus S.

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5 years ago

10 out of 10 food good service affordable tacos are so good Open every day The best food truck ever

Tony L.

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5 years ago

Es una basura no sirve el señor cara de chango muy mierda para atender

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