District Taco

Haven't been here since before COVID, so perhaps that inspired some of the changes. I miss the green tangy tomatillo salsa. Our burrito completely fell apart almost immediately. Otherwise it was decent. Minimal seating. But that's not new.

During the summer, I saw a massive line in front of District Taco, and I assumed that the food must be pretty good. Why? Because who is gonna wait forever and a day for a few tacos? However, I decided to pass on stopping by that day because I am not a fan of waiting 30+ minutes for food when I'm in a decently-sized metro area. Ok, cut to a cold/rainy Saturday in February. I saw that District Taco was pretty empty, so I figured why not give it it shot. Also, I needed a little time to figure out where I was going after my quick snack. The 3-5 kiosks made ordering a breeze. For my dining pleasure, I went with the three tacos for $11 deal and added a side of mini churros. I thought the price of the tacos were fine especially since you could load the tacos with up to nine different toppings. And boy did I load them up. While the deal was great, I was not too impressed by the tacos. For instance, the potatoes topping reminded me of the general, bland potatoes that are served in a hotel breakfast buffet. Also, the meat (chorizo and carnitas) did not really have much seasoning. Ok, the tacos were not bad, but I was expecting a little more umph. However, I assumed the food was going to be 'out of this world' amazing based on the line I saw outside of the restaurant a few months prior. The service was pretty fast, and the restaurant has a decent amount of seating in the dining area upstairs. Also, the restaurant was super clean...probably because there were no customers inside (again, it was a cold and rainy Saturday in Feb.). *A very minor annoyance* When I'm dining in a fast food joint, I kind of like to have my food on a tray, but here, everyone gets a take out bag. Perhaps, giving everyone a to-go bag makes life a bit easier for the staff so they do not have to constantly clean trays, which is fine. Like I said, this is more of a "me" thing, and it does not negatively reflect on the restaurant. Although my meal was not bad, I do not think that I would go out of my way to have tacos from District Taco. However, if I'm in the area and in starvation mode, it could be a decent option for a quick and cheap bite....depending on the amount of people in the line.

This place has definitely gone down in quality and portion size and went way up in price! This used to be a lunch staple for me. I had the app and would rack up points and looked forward to coming here. I've since deleted the app, and I'm not planning on redownloading it. It had been a while, so I recently stopped in to grab lunch. During lunchtime, it wasn't busy at all. That never used to be the case! I got a chicken bowl to go. The bowl was very skimpy, and the chicken lacked flavor. Won't be coming back and wasting my money in this place!

I was browsing the DoorDash app for some burrito recommendations near my house. I came across District Taco's famous breakfast burrito loaded with chicken, potatoes and eggs. It had great reviews. I ordered it with a side of spicy salsa. Delivery was great. The burrito was huge. Stuffed with lots of amazing things. I absolutely love the combination of chicken, potatoes and eggs in my burrito. They had rice and beans in it too. It was absolutely worth the price. It almost was worth two meals for me. Spicy salsa goes so well with the burrito.

We love District Taco. The food is simple and delicious. Customers can request that ingredients be left off an item. I enjoy having an inexpensive, healthy dish. Burritos or burrito bowls are my favorite.

My recent visit to District Taco left me with mixed feelings. Opting for the Beyond Meat tacos, I was eager to indulge in a flavorful plant-based option. The self-checkout process was efficient, perfect for a quick stop before catching a movie. The relaxed ambiance is a good place to stop after work for something quick. However, my anticipation was met with disappointment as the tacos lacked the robust flavor I've come to expect from Beyond Meat, especially since I frequently prepare it at home.What compounded my disappointment was the lack of filling in the tacos themselves. Instead of being generously packed with ingredients, they were predominantly filled with veggies, leaving me wanting more substance.On a positive note, the queso provided a redeeming quality, boasting a satisfying taste that complemented the meal. However, the accompanying chips fell short, lacking the essential seasoning of salt to elevate their flavor profile.While District Taco offers convenience and some commendable elements, such as the queso, there's ample room for improvement in terms of flavor balance and consistency.

My friend and I were excited to come here since it's a local chain not found in NYC. We were really disappointed by this place, and it's not fully the restaurant's fault. We both ordered the three taco set. I don't know why it appealed to us so much. The bowls and burritos were cheaper options. I think we were intrigued by the unlimited toppings part. Unfortunately, the tacos came out subpar. Your custom choices would apply to all three tacos. The only difference is choosing what protein for each of the three. I got flour tortillas which were fine. My friend got corn tortillas and said they were really rough and dry. Unlimited toppings sounded like a cool idea, but it's not practical. The tortilla is only that small, so there's a physical limit to how much can fit. They wrap it well in foil, but it's messy when you open it to eat. There's some parts of the taco with certain toppings but not others. My "favorite" protein was the guac, because it provided much needed moisture throughout the taco. My other choices were: pollo and chorizo which were both dry and lower quality meat than Chipotle (how else to reference it?). The worst part of this experience was the seating area. It's upstairs with approximately 40 seats spread amongst square and long tables. I'm not familiar with the target customer for District Taco, but there multiple groups of 10+. Why did they think they can fit here and why are they not finding larger restaurants for their group? They somehow manage, but my friend and I got stressed out seeing such big groups in this cramped environment. We don't have anxiety, but I can imagine it triggering discomfort in other people too. There wasn't enough air circulation in that second floor either.

Let me start off by saying I love District Taco! There is nothing that compares to it where I live and I totally took advantage of that while in DC! It's quick, easy, and delicious! I love to order the three tacos with three different meats in each one. The amount of topping choices is also fantastic. There are so many customizable options. I especially love the Mexican chorizo meat. It has a perfect consistency and an addicting flavor. They also have a great freestyle machine to make drinks with. Not only do they have outdoor seating, but they also have another floor you can eat on. Sometimes it's also super convenient to get it to go as well, which they do a ton of business with it seems. If you are a fan of Mexican and craving it while in DC, I highly recommend District Taco. It will not disappoint.

Luv this lovely casual Taco place we always go to when we visit my niece. On a weekend we will go twice lol The employees are so nice & attentive. Fabulous place

I really like District Taco!It's a great option for when I want a delicious filling meal with little to no meat, and dairy free.Ive enjoyed the bowl, tacos, and the occasional chips with queso and guacamole.My friend ordered the alaskan pollock (fish) and didn't care for it-in which she described as lacking seasoning.My orders are always well packaged and sealed. And the numerous toppings offered are always fresh and tasty.I prefer them over chipotle because I don't have to order cheese or sour cream to make it tasty.highly recommend!!