20 year California guy here - both northern and southern. Been in VA for about 5 years and just blown away by the quality and authentic tacos here. Very chill place, a few too many TVs for my taste but let's focus on the food and drink. I had a mix of tacos, fish taco (ensenada), carne asada, and the birria. All so fresh and light tasting, you could tell everything is made to order. The fish taco was the best i've had, perfect amount of cabbage and salsa. I'm looking forward to checking other the others. I immediately got into talking about mezcal with the bartenders- they had a great selection and super knowledgeable. I had a few mezcal margaritas - solid and well balanced- no cheap sour mix in this place. If you are looking for the best tacos in NoVA, get yourself in here and support these guys. read more

The best chicken pozole I've ever had! I came in for lunch and nearly had the place to myself. Service was great, and offered suggestions. I was starving and it was a little bit chilly outside, so I ordered three tacos and the cup of chicken pozole. My favorite item was the pozole, but the three fish, shrimp, and birria tacos were tasty. The I had the grilled octopus taco--also good. Nice decor and casual atmosphere. read more

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We heard raving reviews from family that this place was great. Came back a second time within the next week, it was so good. Staff is very friendly (specifically Christian) and gave some helpful recommendations. Any drinks we got were very good, especially any of their margaritas. All the tacos we've had tasted so good. Tortillas were made in house too. We've had the Asada, Adobado, Ensenada Fish, Baja Shrimp, Birria, Chancho, Pulpo, and Pollo tacos. They all have different toppings so you get different flavor profiles for each. We've also tried the Taquitos de Pato (Duck Taquitos) and we've always had to order a second one because of the sauce. The Pato con Mole was also so flavorful and the duck was cooked so well, it came off the bone easily. Their Chocoflan for dessert was also very solid but you'll probably take it home because you're going to want to order everything off the menu. Very nice laid back Mexican place meets cocktail bar. Pretty laid back spot. You can come here for a date, meet with some friends, and even catch a game with all the TVs they have around the bar. Great addition to the Ashburn area. read more

The Taco Shop - Carne Asada and Baja Shrimp Tacos + Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Easily the best tacos in the area. We tried the asada, chorizo, pork belly and shrimp tacos and all were equally amazing. Also met Johnny at the bar he was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and with cocktails. We will make this a regular spot for sure. The guacamole and the pozole verde was delicious too! They also have an amazing happy hour menu! read more

Super fresh; excellent street style tacos. Fast and friendly service as well. Some of the best tacos I've had in northern VA

My friend and I ate at the restaurant and the restaurant was clean. There were several patrons in there at the time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered several tacos and they were just OK. Probably will not order from here again, but not sure yet. read more

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Was in the area and craving some tacos so dropped in. We came around lunch time on a weekday and was pretty empty so a good spot for a quick lunch if that's what you're looking for. Inside is a large seating area with a bar in the middle which I'm sure gets pretty busy around happy hour. Service was quick and personable and have no complaints there. As for the food if you try nothing else I would suggest the carne asada fries. Of the items we tried they were by far the best. The tacos were also very good with a good blend of flavors. Not the most authentic tacos but they'll get the job done. read more

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Delicious food as always - and the beans have lots of flavor now - great job, chef! Fajitas, tacos and churros are what dreams are made of! read more

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Legit this is probably the best tacos I've ever had!! I'm not one to just say this. Homemade corn tortillas and hot sauce. Bartender says chef is big on freshness and it showed. Enjoyed every bite!! read more

The Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

The pork adobado tacos were solid. The hand made tortillas elevate them to a new level. The bar area has a lot of TVs and there are Sunday specials during the football season. Service was very fast in getting my order out. Will return for more tacos. read more

10/10 from the food to the service. Fish tacos phenomenal would come back here just for them. Birria tacos were on point and the shell they used was really good. Steak taco was solid as well. The thing I enjoyed the most is everything was fresh and quality but like one dude said it's very hard to find good Mexican food in the DMV when your from Cali but this taco spot is legit. Will be back to try there fajitas. read more

Was really hoping to like this place more than we did. Let me start with the service, because that was the highlight of the evening. We ate at the bar and had no trouble getting drink refills and replenishing water. Food was quick to come out. We ordered the guacamole appetizer, several different tacos, and the chicken nachos. The guacamole did not have much flavor and the chips were way too salty. The tacos all had decent flavor, but they were very lukewarm. It's almost like they have been made hours beforehand. Same thing with the chicken nachos, I would have thought that the chicken would've been warmer to have melted the cheese on top, but that did not happen. Great beer selection. Great prices. I would probably return to give them another chance and get a full entree meal to make it true decision on this place. read more

The Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Everything had so much flavor! Fan of their sister restaurant in Woodbridge, glad they opened something closer to us. Will be back. read more

The Taco Shop - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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This is an perfect spot for sports fans! We initially visited to watch the games, though the seasonal menu was the real highlight. Their holiday and game day specials are decadent! They had fresh oysters on the half shell, and surf and turf holiday specials which were truly indulgent! The Chicken Quesadilla was fresh and the chicken was cooked to perfection! The Carne Asada Nachos were seasoned well and delicious! This is definitely our new favorite place! read more

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This place is everything a good taco spot should be, plus more. They have a solid menu and u can order singles of the Tacos which is crucial. I hate when a taco place makes u order 3 of the same tacos at a time. The Birria was amazing and so was the pork belly. For app we had the Tostada de Atun which my picky Pescatarian wife loved. The bar area is nice and big with a bunch of TVs. I'm shocked this place isn't more busy but I'm sure it will be soon enough. The bartender Gervin (Like the Iceman) was on his game all night. He did a great job. We will def be back here. read more

What a surprise to find this place!! Excellent food, great atmosphere (including Mexican music), and top-notch service. Their tacos are not cheap, but well worth it. Flavor, especially the birria, and quantity of food made the dinner so right. Also the first round of free chips and salsa was very appetizing. And Junior, our server, was so attentive and cordial. Did not get a chance to sample margaritas that we heard good things about nor the several desserts available (They don't offer sopapillas though). Planning our next visit very, very soon. read more

Just tried The Taco Shop and loved it.. it was clean and inviting. They have a huge bar with lots of tvs. I'm looking forward to spending some time here during football season. The margaritas were fresh and not from a mixer and the food was delicious. The shrimp taco was my favorite. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. . read more

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A warm cozy place for great Mexican food with a twist! Our server, Jr, took care of us with endless drinks and made sure the food ordered was to our liking. read more

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Very solid. Great looking place. Loved the bar and decor. Had three shrimp tacos. Juices and sauces were excellent. Soft tacos were a tad dry. A dipping sauce would help. Other than that I'll be back many times. Jason B A-Burn read more

Happy to see a street taco place open in the area and the food was TASTY! We got 3 chicken tacos on corn and they were real good. Also got the dip and like the tacos was tasty. The queso wasn't the usual but a smoked queso and it was good. The guac was fresh and had a nice lime zest. The salsa was real good it had its own taste like no others in the area only complaint was the salsa container was only 1/3 full unlike the the othe 2 dips. Also got a side of the street corn and it brought the heat. It was good but if your spice level isn't high beware lol. Will def be back as the restraint was nice and clean. And the service even tho we got take out was friendly and fast. read more

Food was delicious. Tasty and good portion. Service was top notch. At first glance looking from the outside, it doesn't seem inviting. But once inside, ambiance has that cozy, cool, laid back vibes. A hidden gem. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

this place is a hidden gem. don't pass up the queso dip or guacamole. all of the food is super fresh!

So happy to have this new taco place in our neighborhood. The food is authentic and true Mexican food. The decor is nice although the space tends to be a bit dark in general. Not sure if anything can be done about that. We love the flavors and seasoning of the tacos. The appetizer of guacamole, salsa and chorizo cheese dip is great too! My only suggestion would be to work on getting drinks quicker as we waited a while for water but I understand that might be because it's a new place. Also, my son wasn't crazy about the nuggets even though he usually loves those at restaurants. He felt they were overcooked. Overall a great experience. We will be coming again. read more

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Friendly service, great food, and creative cocktails makes for a great addition to the area - check them out!

This spot nails street tacos, but the birria? Next level. Juicy, cheesy, crispy perfection--Chill vibe, fast service, and every taco hits. Just go. You'll thank me later. read more

The service was fantastic and the tacos were fabulous. It is nice to have vegan options

One of the best tacos and Guac we've had in a long time. Prices are very reasonable. Staff is very friendly. The manager Jonny introduced himself and was very friendly and told us about some upcoming specials to look forward too. The place is open and comfortable, with a very rustic decor. All in all a wonderful meal and experience. A welcome addition to the neighborhood. read more

Fantastic spot for authentic Mexican food. We've been back at least a half dozen times since they opened and will continue to do so. A great, affordable neighborhood dinner spot. The owner comes by every table every time. read more

Went in with high hopes. Maybe that was my problem. Food was marginal and portions small for the price. But what stands out particularly with a fair amount of disappointment was the pitcher of Margaritas for the four of us. It was a pitcher of ice. With the markup on alcohol to begin with, do you really need to skimp here. You're a new restaurant and should want to make an impression imo. The servicer seemed oblivious to the fact that he continued to over pour ice from the pitcher into each glass already full of ice and not much margarita. SMH If you're searching for a really good Taco restaurant, you won't be missing anything if you pass on this one. read more

The food is amazing super fresh and quality ingredients all put together cohesively. Very nice set up with bar in the middle with great drinks and beer selections. Staff is very polite and welcoming and provided proper service when they took care of us. 100% recommend if you haven't tried out yet. read more

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These are the best street tacos in the NOVA region. Don't skip out on the pulpa and the lengua. The carne asada and the guacamole are top notch as well! Great selection of tequila too! read more

The food is the worst Mexican food (and not cheap) that I have ever had. The shells on the Birria were stale. The rice was tasteless as if it came pre-cooked. They ONLY have black beans. What Mexican restaurant only has black beans? NO refried beans, no pinto beans, no charro beans--just black beans straight from a can. Chips tasted like they were from a bag and very hard. Salsa was meh. Hardly anything tasted fresh. Guac had NO seasoning, besides a squeeze of lemon juice. The booths are so tiny that a normal sized adult could barely sit in them. The other option would be those uncomfortable metal chairs. So...a suffocating booth, hard metal chairs, music so loud you can't hear the waiter taking your order and in our case the waiter took our order for a an appetizer incorrectly, we kept the incorrect order and asked if we could share the cost (which we told the waiter we were "sharing" anyway) they brought us what we thought was a split order until we saw 2 orders of apps on our bill...We said "ok, we'll keep it, to just split it on the bill and remove one, please"---and they said they don't have the ability to split the cost of orders on a receipt. Systems are so antiquated. The manager could have just taken it off the bill altogether- but did not. Told us we would have pay for it, even though the order was taken incorrectly and it would have to be billed to "one" of us. Will NOT be returning... and will tell all of our friends not to come here as well. Don't see this place being in business long at all, with soooo many Mexican restaurants around that are tons better. The one star actually equals ZERO stars. read more

Had dinner here on Thursday 11/13/25. Ordered 3 tacos (shrimp, pork, chicken) that were outstanding and a glass of Sangria, also outstanding. My friend specifically requested "no cilantro" on hers but they came with cilantro anyway. Took about 5 minutes to signal someone but once notified, they replaced the tacos. Salsas were delicious. Very nice atmosphere. read more

Best tacos I've had outside SoCal. The Pulpo tacos are the best. The fish tacos are close to Baja fish tacos and super good. Even the mushroom tacos hit. read more

Service was friendly and fast. There was a ceviche special the day we went and it was very good. I hope they put in on the menu permanently. Birria, Asada, and adobado tacos were all great. Margaritas were good and not overly sweet. We look forward to going back read more

Went here with my boyfriend and had SUCH a lovely time. Service was wonderful and both the hostess and server were both so kind to us. Clearly they were excited to show off this new restaurant and it did not disappoint at all. The restaurant was super cute and the food was absolutely incredible. So fresh and delicious, we got tacos as well as their asada fries, corn, and fried plantains which were all absolutely 10/10. The plantains came out straight from the fryer and were warm and crispy and truly so amazing. I'm not from around here but when I visit Id love to stop by again!!! read more