Taco Ssam - Annandale

I've been coming here for years and have never left disappointed. The staff are always friendly and take the time to speak with you, even when they're running around busy. Definitely ask for Roxanna and Melany. The tacos are on the pricier side, but they always taste good. The combination of Asian and Mexican food works so well! My go to order is either the Birria tacos, or the pork belly and carne asado tacos. Their sauces are also very delicious and have varying levels of spiciness. Their stuffed churros are a tasty sweet treat for dessert. The paintings on the walls are colourful and bring such a vibrant and lively vibe to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is a bit small, and there can be limited seating at times inside, but they do offer outside seating as well. I always bring family and friends over here and have become quite the regular. Their alcohol drinks are so refreshing and they have a really good happy hour deal!

FOODTaco Ssam has been on our list to try for a while, especially for their birria tacos. While the tortillas were nicely seasoned with the oil from the consomé and served crispy, and the burnt mozzarella added an interesting texture, the overall flavor fell a bit short of my expectations. It was still enjoyable, but I wouldn't rush back for it.SERVICEThe staff are kind and friendly.AMBIANCEThe interior is dimly lit with ample seating for mostly tables of 2-4. Restrooms are available inside as well.PARKINGAmple parking is available in the plaza lot.

I come here once in a while because i like that it has Fusion tacos. Also I was here on a holiday for lunch and I couldn't believe the $2.85 draft beer price. That is correct! The price is good and the food is pretty good. They had friendly staff and the place is small, but that's fine with outside seats for warmer weather.

Ambiance: (4/5) Good seating. It is a bit dark in there.Price: (4/5) Prices seem average for the area.Food: (3/5) I think the Mexican Korean fusion was not executed well. It seemed like they put guac on a plate next to Korean meat and called it fusion. There was no fusion of flavors. The flavors seemed very separate. I was also disappointed that they charge $1 extra for a basket of chips which is not common. The portions are also not too big. Service: (2/5) It wasn't busy at all and it was really hard to get a servers attention because they were on their phone.

We were seated outside because we brought our dog so I couldn't enjoy the interior. However, they do have an outside patio seating area where you can bring your dog, which is nice! The service was alright. The food did take a bit of time to come out but that's alright. The carne asada taco was pretty good with a soft taco shell and some cilantro and onions added on top it wasn't the heftiest taco and there wasn't anything special or spectacular about it. Just your standard. Their green sauce that's on the table is pretty good to put on top as it has a slight spicy kick to it. The platter was good too. The portion size was big and came with rice and black beans on the side with about four soft shell tacos on the side so you can make your own tacos. All in all, it wasn't bad for a quick stop.

My husband and I went for a late lunch. The environment is not for someone who wants to enjoy a quiet dining experience, but it would be good for a group of people to grab a bite and drink for social gathering. The dining experience exceeded my expectations due to the pleasant weather and the shaded outdoor seating. I observed a dog water bowl near our table, indicating that dogs were allowed. We ordered the $10.99 deal for 4 tacos each, trying various types. The cod fish, shrimp, and steak tacos stood out as particularly delicious. The servers were amiable and attentive, allowing us to relish the peaceful atmosphere while no other customers were at the restaurant.

1st time here, came thanks to YelpI was hoping for a real fusion of Korean-Mexico food....everything tends to be more Mexican than korean..they have a few korean dishes..Dont Believe the Hype on the Tacos..There are way better spots in the DMV that have better tacos. The "Bento Box " is a fajita platter...smhService was slow

I have only ever tried the barria tacos at Taco Ssam, but just based on that dish I'm giving them 5 Stars

An absolute delight! Hidden in the same center with K Market International grocery store and next to the Tous Les Jours bakery shop. The ambiance is very trendy and great for large party meetups or a cozy intimate meal. The service is very catering and courteous. The food was freshly prepared and tasty for a very friendly price. And if you are in to fine spirits...this is the place to be! They have not only many options of the usual shelf bottles, but many of the harder to find (allocated) bottles. If you want to sample a bottle, this is your place. The prices are well below what you will be paying at another establishment. To make it even better, the happy hour prices are even more friendly. A must visit. We will definitely be back. Enjoy!

The tacos were super delicious. And the margarita was very good as well. Highly recommend and would love to go back to try some other things.