Taco City D.C. Washington DC

Tacos deliciosos

JR from Washington DC

"As far as I'm concerned, "Taco City D.C." makes the best tacos I've had anywhere. The fact it's so close to my house is dangerous for my bank account..."

Every time I speak to someone from California, they say they have the best tacos. And when I meet people from Texas, they argue the same thing. I'm not from either of those places--I'm from DC. As far as I'm concerned, the best tacos I've ever had anywhere are at Taco City. The fact that it's so close to my house is dangerous for my bank account. I would eat here every day if I could.

My favorite taco to order is actually a tie between the carnitas and the chorizo. One of the things I really appreciate about Taco City is that they also have solid vegetarian options if you want to take a friend who doesn't eat meat. The mushroom and brussel sprout tacos are really good too.

Taco City is on Barracks Row in the Eastern Market neighborhood, so it's close to other things if you want to eat there and then go hang out elsewhere. It's somewhat small inside, so going there with a large group (5 or more) may be somewhat difficult, but certainly doable.

If you like tacos, don't leave DC without checking this place out.

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Washington DC Spotter JR

I’m a native Washingtonian and have been in DC most of my life. I’m almost always on the go ―whether it’s at work as an emergency medical technician (EMT) or somewhere in the city even after I leave the hospital. In my free time, you’ll likely find me in one of three places: playing music, dancing, or playing sports. I like traveling, learning about good places to eat, and finding new music. Why Washington DC I love DC because it’s my hometown. But more than that, DC has the perfect mix of Northern and Southern culture. There really is something for everyone here. Do you wan...

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Oct 18, 2025

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