Hi/Fi Taco

OMG!! Possibly the best tacos, ever!!Dropped in on a whim and found the Rooster, a super cute eatery with contactless dining. Yelp reviews lead us to Hi/Fi Tacos and the experience did not disappoint.We started with "Taco night in America" (crispy beef taco with shredded lettuce and queso), and the "3 chili marinated catfish." After the first bite we quickly placed a second order for four more catfish tacos (it was THAT GOOD).I'm all about a good street taco topped with all the fixings and the catfish was EXCELLENT!! The habanero-pickled onions topped with the pico de gallo and smoked cream HIT DIFFERENT. Excuse me while I lose my manners....

While I had a very small tasting of two tacos, I thought Hi/Fi Taco had a lot to offer. For my dining pleasure, I went with the Orange Soda Braised Carnitas Tacos. I think this experience marks the first time I've ever had American cheese on a taco. I have to give it up to Hi/Fi Taco for its creativity. I thought the $8.50 price tag was pretty generous with the amount of meat that is packed on the taco. During our visit to the Roost, I thought my tacos came out very fast based on the amount of people that were dining at the Roost. I hope to visit Hi/Fi Taco again in the near future to check out more of their tacos.

We loved this place!!! Chose HiFi based on the Yelp reviews and realized when we arrived that this is actually a food hall type venue called The Roost. I'll be reviewing the whole place.The ambiance is incredible, and the way it flows is ingenious. You sit down, scan a QR code with your phone, and are able to order from any of the multiple eateries in the space. Place your order online and then waitstaff brings your order over from any/all of the restaurants. Honestly, I ordered from multiple spots- HiFi, the bar, the sushi spot- and all of our food was absolutely phenomenal. I will be back for sure the next time we're visiting DC!

The mocktail was super sweet, which wasn't ideal, but I drank most of it. The mini hot in the cup was very good. I liked the dessert too!

If you're looking for a taco experience in a beer focused food hall located within the DC area then Hi/Fi is the place to be. Located within the roost in SE dc hi/fi does a good job of hitting that taco craving after a few beers.Don't remember what the tacos were just remember they went will with the beers and were decently priced (for DC). Not the best or most authentic taco I've had, but definitely gets the job done and will probably be my go to for quick bites at the Roost from now on.

I'm back for another episode of Taco Tuesday. This time I'm at a spot inside @theroostdc !! I didn't even know this place existed. Let me tell you...these tacos won't disappoint!!.Where I am: @hifitaco.Location Reviewed: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Washington D.C..Menu Includes: Carnita, Chicken, Avocado, Ground Beef, & Catfish Tacos. Chips n Queso, Nachos, Wings, Quesadillas, Salad, & a variety of Jarritos..Items Reviewed: (All tacos were 2 for $7)Their 3 Chili Marinated Catfish Tacos (corn tortilla tacos, with smoked crema, habanero pickled onions, & lettuce). STAMP!! A truly smokey creama, tender well seasoned fish...EXCELLENT!!Their Orange Soda Braised Carnitas (corn tortilla tacos with Curtido, smoked creama, American cheese, & Chicharones). STAMP!! A hint of sweet coupled with the saltiness of the carnitas...very well done!!Their Mojo Braised Chicken (corn tortilla tacos with avocado crema, enchilada sauce, & lettuce). STAMP!! Savory, & meaty...full of flavor!!Their Taco Night in America (on hard shell corn tortillas with ground beef, lettuce, Queso, & Pico de Gallo). STAMP!! My favorite!! Well seasoned beef, a fresh shell, what you cook at home...upgraded!!Their Crispy Chorizo Queso (with fresh tortilla chips, jalapeño relish, smoked creama, & spices $11.25). LIKE THAT!! A sweet relish, with that smoky cheesy dip...tasty!!Their Grilled Chicken Quesadilla (grilled chicken, Poblano peppers, caramelized onions, chihuahua cheese, tomatillo salsa, Pico, & smoked creama $13.75). STAMP!! The ingredients blended perfectly, cheesy, thick with chicken, sweet, & smokey!!Their Grapefruit Jarritos ($3). STAMP...ALWAYS!!.Customer Service: On Point.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking: Rough.Recommendations: Any Taco!!5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 STARS=PASS1 Star=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews

About a 2-2.5: Hi/Fi Taco offers a rotating menu and prides themselves in offering high quality and locally-sourced items.We came here for lunch, and we ordered:+Mojo Braised Chicken - with avocado crema, enchilada sauce, and shredded lettuce+Crispy Avocado - with smokey jalapeno black beans, avocado crema, and pickled onions+Taco Night in America - with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, queso, pico de gallo, and crunchy tortilla+3 Chili Marinated Catfish - with smoked crema, habanero pickled onions, and shaved lettuce+Kitchen Sink Nachos - with HiFi queso, pico de gallo, black beans, pickled jalapenos and crema; you can opt to add protein, such as taco beef, mojo braised chicken, or pork carnitasOverall, the tacos were okay - I think we were just not fans of the avocado crema and the habanero pickled onions, as they had a sour taste to them - so those would most likely be requested to be on the side on the next visit. The shells were soggy, even though we had ordered and ate in the eatery. Maybe it was just an off day?I'm curious to see what would be offered next on their rotating menu.Note that this place is located in The Roost.Service was friendly!+soggy shells+get their avocado crema and the habanero pickled onions on the side+friendly service

This place is Charming. On a random Wednesday we were seated immediately. They have an interesting tap list and fun cocktails, everyone's happy. Smoked queso dip is great, comes topped with pico for extra crunch, served with sturdy tortilla chips. And it's a good thing they are sturdy, the elote dip demands it. Eating the elote as served, with the tortilla chips instead of shoveling it into your mouth via fork, you find yourself enjoying corn four ways. Tacos were excellent, orange soda braised carnitas perfectly over filled. I do wish you could mix and match. The husbands brisket was great too -- thick sliced and moist. He thought it was too salty but I disagree. The sauces were perfect. My only complaint, the plantains came out without the pickled onions and creama, no bother -- will try again next time. And there will be a next time. Just what I need, another reason to be jealous of the people who live in this adorable neighborhood.

Enjoyed Hi Fi Taco. From the Hi Fi Taco menu, I tried the Mojo Braised Chicken Tacos and the Kitchen Sink Nachos. Both were very good with good flavors. I would definitely try both again but enjoyed the tacos more. Would love to see guacamole on the menu.This was my first time at The Roost. The experience was 4 star. Thanks to Hannah, Joe, and Daniel for such great service. I really liked the idea. For dine in, have a seat, scan the code which is unique to the table, and order away. I especially liked the idea of being able to order from several different restaurants and menus and have it delivered to my table. I understand from Hannah that the site used for the menu and ordering is a work in progress. They have several improvements in the works. Looking forward to returning.

Wonderful food! Great atmosphere. Well located and friendly staff. Quick prep so it was perfect for the short lunch we had time for.