Don Taco

My husband and I were going out for date night and landed on tacos for dinner. After some research, we choose Don Taco. We arrived late on a Saturday night and the vibes were great; we were greeted immediately with a smile, it was not particularly crowded (at least not downstairs) and there was music playing at a respectable level in addition to a football game on the tv at the bar (that everyone, including us was watching). It's our first time here, we traveled over an hr to get here and so far we're impressed. Our waitress immediately comes over and brings us water, menus, and asked if wanted appetizers-we ordered chips and salsa. We found it odd that those were not complimentary, but no taco night for us is complete w/out it so we got them and also immediately placed our food order. I had Birria, blackened salmon and a chicken pupusa, my husband got a bulgogi, Birria, land and sea, and sweet chili salmon taco. We also ordered fajitas to share because it came with beans and rice and normally even if we don't finish those sides, we at least like to try them, and again, they're offered as an add on; not complimentary like you typically find in most places . My husband ordered something non alcoholic off the drink menu; I had a Cadillac margarita. Our chips and salsa were great. Nice crispy chips that weren't too thick; not too thin, and the salsa was incredibly fresh, flavorful and had a nice kick. We immediately concluded that they were worth the price. Our food came out shortly after and it was piping hot. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. The tacos were stuffed, and incredibly flavorful. Everything complimented the other so well. The beans and rice were another surprisingly great side dish. They use red kidney beans which were so flavorful and a great change up from being served black or pinto beans. Again, we understand completely charging for them and not letting that be something people move to the side of the table after a few bites, essentially wasting it. While we didn't finish the rice, we cleared those beans lol. Outside of the beans, and salsa another thing that stood out to us over the course of our meal was the consume that came with the birria-it was so good. In fact all of the food was so good, we opted to skip dessert and ordered more tacos!! Lol-birria and a couple other tacos that we wanted to try. I also opted for another drink and the waitress recommended the Jamaican punch-it was great. The drinks were made with a hefty alcohol pour and you could choice which particular tequila you wanted your drink to be made with..I appreciated that. We left completely full and one hundred percent satisfied. We loved everything about this place..food, service, ambience and drinks were all 10's..not one complaint. We cannot wait to return. We talked about it the next day and both agreed that our normal taco spot has been dethroned!

I downloaded yelp, made an account, just to publish this review. That's how bad the food poisoning I am crippled with is currently.I do not know what was in the meat that they served, but all I can say is that I have had a waterfall come out of my ass for 5 hours straight.Every ten minutes I am running to the bathroom to absolutely obliterate my poor toilet.This is coming from a man who's had Bulgarian street food, Indian street food, and even sushi from 7/11.I have NEVER had food poisoning in my life, not a single time. I would not wish this upon my worst enemy, I am truly amazed at the level of debilitation caused by the don taco experience. Please, for the love of all that is holy, avoid this establishment. I truly hope you never have to experience this medieval level of diarrhea I have been stricken with.God speed.

Visited here with a friend and had a wonderful experience!Food/drinks: I got fajitas and a drink which were both wonderful - I thought the meat (I got steak) was actually sooo yummy (made and seasoned very well). Ambiance: cute! Parking is difficult in the area (but that's Alexandria popularity for ya). Service: this part was just okay for me. One thing that got under my skin a tiny bit was that the server did not know what gluten was. I think that's a basic knowledge point all servers should have!

I've been looking for a new taco place and this might be my new favorite!! I love the location. Perfect when you're having a day in Old Town. The customer service was nice and my tacos were delicious. I also loved the atmosphere of the place and music. I will be back!

This is our go-to date spot. Everything we've tried on the menu has been delicious. I experiment with different taco combos every time.

This has become my go to spot for tacos in Old Town. This place is just great. I usually sit at the bar but sometimes get take-out. The bartenders are always quick to greet you and attentive. The restaurant is small and quaint, but I often get sat immediately. Food comes out super fast and is super tasty. I've not had a single taco I didn't love yet.I think on the last visit I got the land and sea, which is a steak and shrimp taco with caramelized onions and a horseradish sauce, the blue fin, which is a tuna with seaweed and a wasabi sauce, and the birria taco. I also love the carnitas, al pastor, and carne asada tacos from prior visits.I usually get a pacifico to drink, but often see many patrons getting different tequilas or margaritas that all look really good.Check out Don Taco next time you are in Old Town Alexandria and get the taco craving.

I came here with my son and really enjoyed this experience. My son, who really enjoys Mexican food, asked for a place in Alexandria after church. We landed on Don Taco, and to my surprise, it's a great find. As with most places in Alexandria, Virginia, there isn't much parking, but that is to be expected.We were quickly seated, and my son commented. His only dislike was that the booth was very low, so if you were not 5 feet tall, it may have been a little difficult to eat at a booth. We relocated to an outdoor seating area in the walkway, which was nice, but it does get a little busy with passersby.The food was nice. My son had three birria tacos without cheese because he is allergic to all dairy. The server was very cautious and insured. His food was made properly, was hot, and delivered in a timely manner.I started with the Mexican Street corn and had three different tacos: one birria taco, one Al Pastor, and one carne asada. The food was hot except for the corn. All in all it was a good experience.

Absolutely ridiculous portions and pricing. I think they forgot to mention that ALL Their menu is for kids only!!!But the pricing was definitely for 5 times the average though. It wasn't like taste was extraordinary or something. It was Average at the best and charging for arm and leg to add jalapeños which were not visible by microscope either.

I stopped by for happy hour, and they had a nice mix of food and drinks to select from. In terms of the happy hour taco options, they are $4, but I say why limit yourself. Pro Tip: For $.50 more you can get the taco that you really want. I was a bit nervous about our service since we were seated outside, but Juan was great and continuously checking on us.

What a great way to end the week with my favorite person. Don Taco was my husband's pick and did they freaking deliver. Daniel was awesome. Love the updated look. Last time we were here it was dark asf. I love the lighting. I had a laundry list of tacos lol. My absolute fave was the Ropa Vieja. Chef's kiss, you heard. I also had the pomegranate, Carne asada, pupusa taco, and the gyro. Oh yeah and then I ordered a round of the Ropa Vieja. Drinks were delish. An awesome time with hubby and super tasty tacos. 1 Girl 3 Spoons approved... date night edition.