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Taqueria Nacional
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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The real way to eat the tacos: Pull out the bottom tortilla, and fork half the toppings over to create a second, manageable taco.
Jon WJune 17, 2014Contrary to a September 2013 review today. They do accept American Express. I used mine there today. I had fish tostadas and they were outstanding! I will be back!
Aly VFebruary 19, 2016Yuca fries are really good. If I were you, I'd get those as opposed to the guacomole. The Egg and Green Chile Taco is really good as well!
Andre FranciscoSeptember 15, 2014Excellent tacos all around. Quick and cheap. Get the carnitas and red salsa if you like it spicy.
DC's best steak tacos and salsa. Excellent yucca fries and great atmosphere...really takes me back to cali!
Ms HeleneMay 29, 2014Shrimp salad with toppings $7.50, yuca fries $3 & tacos $3 each-the taste of summer
MK McKenzieMarch 23, 2015Margaritas are really good, as are the carnitas tacos. Hard to beat the price, especially for the location.
Katie RunyanJuly 9, 2018Great tacos! Definitely not the cheapest you can get, but they really are tasty. The rotating specials are usually worth trying!
Marta D.September 2, 2013So yummy! Walk in and order with the cooks (it's a little bizarre). Loved the steak and fish tacos. Salsas are spicy but great.
Nicole NighAugust 27, 2013Fish and lamb tacos are amazing. Love the casual atmosphere. Rolled in wearing yoga pants and enjoyed a few tasty peach margaritas!
Katy RicaldeJuly 12, 2014Love this place. It used to be located in my office building. The tacos are good and the watermelon aqua frescas are the best. I also love the chicken tostada.
Canan BuyukunsalFebruary 18, 2014Great place, staff was very nice and the decor well done you feel like you are in a 1960's Mexican dive but the food is 4 star.
The egg & green chile taco and fish taco were both excellent, as we're the yuca fries! Ordering process re: toppings is slow however and needs to be rethought.
Try the carnitas tacos (or breakfast tacos on the weekend)
ᴡ ElliotAugust 26, 2015Really high quality for an order-at-the-counter taco spot. The shrimp and cactus tacos were both legit
Lauren HughesMarch 31, 2015I always get the fish tacos. Margaritas are good too. Never too crowded to sit and enjoy.
Robert WJanuary 25, 2014Hard to say which is better, the chorizo & potato taco or the lamb taco. Order both and let your taste buds decide.
Danyel SmithMay 22, 2016refried bean taco is the sleeper choice. beans are served piping and toppings are super fresh.
Amazing place to have a margarita & taco! Just sit next to fountain and recall your last trip to Mexico. ;)
Lissa SpomerMarch 1, 2015Great priced tacos, Margs and Aqua Frescas. Quick bite for a great price before play at Constellation.
The vegetarian special of fried squash blossom tacos with lettuce, crema, and ranchero are amazing.
Sandra RubinchikFebruary 11, 2016It's a little chaotic at this place, but look at this quesadilla and tell me it's not perfect.
DavidJune 27, 2013Awesome lighting in the bathroom, very Casablanca. Tacos and margaritas good, also. #hereslookingatyoukid #selfie #steak #frozenmarg
Justin SchuckMay 17, 2013The Carnitas tacos are great, but don't bother with iced tea. All you'll get is a 12-oz cup jam packed with ice, and absolutely no refills allowed.
Elisa A.August 5, 2014The margaritas were horrible and expensive but the food delicious and the price quite good, will definitely go back but wont order drinks again!
Richard B.May 20, 2013staff is very friendly. I ordered the carnitas and the steak tacos which were pretty good. Horchata needs work, though.
T StarkJuly 15, 2015The price for a taco is pretty expensive. Try the quesadillas with salsa roja and pico de gallo.
Nice tacos. They put plenty of ingredients in them.
Max FrankelJanuary 21, 2014Food is pretty good. But why do employees where dickies jump suits and why is there always a 60+ yr old working? This place is weird
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Taqueria Nacional uses carefully sourced organic and sustainable ingredients to create delicious, authentic Mexican fare.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(202) 299-1122
View menu on http://taquerianacional.co/menu
Features
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No
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Cocktails
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