Taqueria Al Lado

This spot is a must! The staff doesn't speak much English, but the food is delicious! It was authentic Mexican food. The outside seating was nice under a heater.

Bruno was our server and recommended the Ecuadorian delicacies from the weekend menu. I am so so so glad we tried them! The encebollado is a soup that was absolutely delicious, had such great flavors. The pandera is made with pancita (beef tripe) in a peanut sauce - if you're not a texture person this is a must try! Its a small spot but it is always busy, serviceis fast and friendly!

Great fun place with good service and food. We first started with some chips and guacamole. Chips were nice and crunchy and tasted fresh. The guacamole had nice flavor well balanced definitely more on the lime and avocado tasting not too much heat which was fine on a hot day. I ordered off the Ecuadorian menu and order Encebollado de pescado it is fish soup with yuca, pickled onions, and tuna. Was super rich with savory flavors the cilantro and onions added some great spice to it. I added salsa verde to it. That some great spice to it. Tuna was nice and flaky. The yuca was perfectly cooked as well.I tried the HUARACHE with lengua. Was really great the vegetables tasted fresh. Lengua was nice and tender pairs well with the salsa verde

In my search for the best tacos in the dmv, a friend recommended me this place, as he considered it the best. Haven't had too many tacos place that have blown me away but I will say these tacos were amazing.I tried the Al pastor and chicken and was amazed. They both were inside corn tortillas. Both were packed of flavor and were not shy with the meat portion. The man in the front was very kind and patient. He told us what he would recommend. There was a bar too but I didn't try any drinks so I can't speak for that. Overall, one of the best tacos in the area would highly recommend

Sooo enjoyable and the take out service was great. came in on a Friday night to order to go and we were in and out in 10 minutes. We got Al pastor-Top TierCarnitas- Well seasoned and flavorful Chorizo-a tad saltyTinga-tastes like chicken nothing to write home about Campechano & Suadero-Combined because I'm not sure which was which but one was very greasy but flavorful and the other was flavorful. This will likely become my go to taco spot near the house The elote was also really good. A tad heavy on the like but really good. The lime flavor helped cut the salt of the chorizo taco.

If I could give this spot 100 stars I would. Everything is so authentic. I also love the set up. It appears to be technically an outdoor restaurant, but the roof and the way they have everything set up makes you feel like you are inside. Also, the additional bar in the back is a plus for those who just want to get a drink and a quick bite to eat. The frozen margarita was surprisingly very strong. And the food, everything was absolutely amazing. I enjoy how simple they kept the guac and the beans and rice were a great addition and side.And due to the restaurant, being smaller, the service is on point.

Our waitress, Tanada, was very friendly. Loved the birria taco I had & had a bite of the chorizo quesadilla - very good. The cod taco wasn't my fav but still good. Will be back!

I stumbled upon Taqueria Al Lado on a Saturday evening after a day of exploration on H st. This is a small taco joint tucked just off of H st; it has seating for approximately 20-25 in a covered patio area and a small bar within the four walls of the spot that can sit about 6 people.We came in for tacos and a final drink and we got just what we wished for. The tacos were about $4-5 each and they were absolutely delicious; we tried the carnitas, the chicken, and the birria tacos. Each one was perfect and pretty decently sized. Perfect 3-4 bites to help end the night.A classic lime margarita was $9 and tasted delicious and fresh; I like a margarita that is lime forward and this met the mark! The acidity level was great - shoutout to the bartender!Sitting at the bar is the way to go here; they have a near full open kitchen and it was great to see the chefs cooking up the deliciousness in the back. At the bar, you can also see the HUGE selection of tequila that they have. I'm a simple guy and have simple tequila tastes but if you're looking for something specific I bet they'll have it.The waitstaff was friendly and quick, got us in and out of the spot quickly and without a single hitch. I'll definitely plan to swing past again during my next day out on H street.

The last two spots we tried for Mexican on H St left something to be desired so when I got the itch for some tacos I was hesitant to try Taqueria al Lado but boy was I wrong! The restaurant itself is small, but quaint and despite having basically every table, plus the bar full when we arrived, the service was fast and efficient. We each had a margarita and I'd rate them 6/10 - will probably skip those next time and stick with a beer or soda. We got the guac and chips and those were also ok, 8/10 - the guac could've used a little something extra, maybe some more salt and lime. But where we had our minds and taste buds blown was with the entrees. We ordered: the mixed aguachiles (9/10), quesabirria (10/10 according to my boyfriend and sister), chicken tinga tacos (10/10), and the fish tacos (100/10)... the food was so tasty and so perfectly seasoned, my mouth is watering just writing this. The fish tacos were the clear winner for me. Everything looked and smelled so good I forgot to get a picture of the food , more reason to come back!

We showed up to Taqueria Al Lado after our first choice restaurant told us they were having some issues. And it turned out quite well for us.To start, I got a frozen margarita (mango). It was delicious, strong enough to convince you that there was alcohol, but still sweet and tasty with all the fruit juices.On to the tacos. Coming in at $4.50 each, I tried three; my favorite was the birria. It was so good I ordered a second.They have outdoor and indoor seating, and both areas have a fun atmosphere. The food is amazing, but the price is just a bit too steep for me to make this a regular spot.