Torchy's Tacos

Came here with my husband and daughter on a Friday night, no wait. It feels a little overwhelming to make a quick decision at the counter. I should have taken more pics but we ordered some of the same items as last time, like the democrat and chicken fajita tacos. The democrats had a bit of inedible fat but overall tasted good. I tried the green chile pork and it was pretty good, husband had the hogfather (really good), he also had a special (holy diver I think) he said it was excellent. We signed up for the app/rewards ahead of time and got a free order of chips and queso (delicious). Our daughter ordered to beef tacos (from kids menu) and didn't love them but that's because I think she was expecting regular ground beef, they were steak and I personally thought they were very good. For reference, I'm a big eater, I ordered two corn tacos and a flour taco but since we had a full order of chips and queso, I took the chicken fajita taco to go because it was a lot. Also, the manager, Matt stopped by our table to ask how we were doing, which was nice. He even offered up more chips ... I guess he noticed we had devoured the first batch. It wasn't chilly this time and the place is cute enough for families, while having the little bar for those that prefer it.

When it comes to BBQ and Tacos, Texas reigns supreme. Through my many visits to Austin, I discovered Torchy's- a local chain that started with a food truck and is now expanding nationwide. I was thrilled to see they landed in the DMV (although I wish they were a bit closer to DC and NoVA.) I braved the drive on the beltway on a recent Sunday afternoon to see if it was as good as I remembered.It was busy, but I had plenty of seats among the tables or at the bar. My order came out quickly without any problems.For this meal, I went bi-partisan:Democrat: The combination of the barbacoa and avocado made for a rich, savory experience. Republican: I preferred the balance of this one more: the smoky beef brisket and chipotle sauce combined with the tang of the corn relish and crunch of crispy onions. The tacos are a good size, two was enough for my hungry appetite. The Hillbilly Queso was the highlight of the meal: it takes Torchy's green chile queso and adds in chorizo. It has the right amount of kick and spice that takes this cheese sauce to the next level. Overall I'm glad Torchy's is in the area and their food reminded me of all the SXSW trips I've taken over the years. I only wish they were a bit closer to where I live. Hopefully, the success of this location could lead to even further expansion into the area.

Good solid fast TexMex!Queso is so good and they have some really different taco options. I went for veggie and steak fajita, both were delicious. The tacos are huge, the size of a hand! Super clean on the inside.This will be my go to casual Mexican from now on.

I attended the Yelp Elite event here and it was a great experience! I had the Baja shrimp taco, Mr. Orange taco, and the queso with chips. Everything was delicious! I really liked the queso.We also got Margarita samples- loved that they weren't super sweet. Perfect amount of tartness and sweetness. The restaurant is rather large. I received my food after about 10 minutes. I will come back next time I'm in the area!

Finally had a chance to go try this place out today. We ordered: the threesome, brushfire, steak fajita, Baja shrimp, scallywag, republican, crossroads and damn good tots. Really wanted to try the trailer park but they were sold out. Everything was delicious EXCePT the steak fajita tacos. It was saltayyyy and didn't have flavors like the other tacos. The best one we enjoyed was def. the Brushfire. Will definitely come back to try the trailer park for sure.

Good New Taco Place It was very busy, so the one time I ate at the bar and another time we got a table. They offer so many different options, I might need a few trips back to try them ALL. I enjoyed their drinks and the salsa and chips. I'd categorize this taco place as non-traditional tacos. It's usually very busy and you can either get it to go, eat at the bar or get a table, which can be tricky. I remember my taco being very tasty and delicious, but I may have to return for a second opinion. Stay tuned for more updates from my future trips. Please check out my photos for a visual tour of my recent visits. Happy eating!!

Hey friends! I came here for my god brother's memorial lunch.This is a fast causal spot serving Mexican cuisine. I ordered the Chicken Grande Burrito($8) and a house margarita($9). The burrito was okay, nothing to rave about. The margarita was strong! The interior has many dine-in tables. Orders are placed at the counter and bar and brought to your table. Service was friendly. Although, they brought out my order incorrectly. It was fixed but they didn't let us keep the incorrect order. What's the point of taking it back if it's going in the trash? Def annoyed about that. Bartender was super friendly, quick and personable.Parking is free and ample. Hope you enjoy!With love,The Picky Pescatarian

Torchy's really does have some damn good tacos! The first taco I tried was the brushfire which is a Jamaican jerk chicken style taco with mangos and other toppings. Nice and spicy! The second taco I had was the crossroads taco which consisted of smoked beef brisket and toppings. So much flavor and the jalapeños kicks the flavor up a notch. The food came out in a timely manner. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very nice but he had to man the bar and walk in orders at the cash register which kept him running around. The bartender should be manning the bar and that's it. The place is clean and casual. You can order online or have a seat and enjoy your meal. Decent parking.

We had Torchy's for the first time in Austin a few years ago, so we were amazed that they decided on Rockville, MD as one of their newest locations! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon around 1 pm, and the place was packed. We had a field day with the Damn Good Tacos (we ordered 5), and a side of queso, and rice and beans combo. For the 2 of us I thought it was a good amount. Trailer Park: Honestly my favorite of the 5 but kinda hesitant to say that because it was more like a fried chicken lettuce wrap than a taco you'd order at a Tex Mex joint. The fried chicken was SO MOIST I was a little surprised.Democrat: My next favorite. The beef was SO TENDER yet again and you really get a full mouthful of meat with every bite on this one.Republican/The Hogfather: These were okay, PERSONALLY just not a fan of barbecue sauce/sweet sauces in my tacos. Also didn't love the crispy onions, but that's just me.The Swinger (December special): Pork was cooked to perfection yet again, only comment was that the pieces of pineapple could've been a tad smaller. Wish I got it on a flour instead of the default corn.Hillbilly Queso and Rice and Beans combo: Lots of positive reviews about their queso - we enjoyed it but would've liked mine a TAD thicker. They sure give a LOT of chips with their queso. David liked the rice and beans a lot but I thought it was just average. Overall they do really such a good job on their meats, regardless of what you think about the toppings. Everything was incredibly tender and juicy. Took off 1 star because it took a while to get our food - the table next to us ordered right before us and after they were served at least a good 4-5 other parties got their food even the ones who came after. And by the time we got our food it cold. Would come back and try their burrito and/or bowl!

Samuel's a GOAT best manager in the world best hospitality best overall person as far as I've been there he's the hardest worker on the floor and definitely deserves a raise!