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bartaco

bartaco

Taco Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Reston
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    The Mexican food at bartaco is a can't miss
  • Tips
    William S.
    "Duck taco was even better than the pork belly."(6 Tips)
    Mary W.
    "Great atmosphere, get the Baja fish tacos and fried oyster tacos"(3 Tips)
    P D.
    "Pork belly rice bowl, pork belly taco, rib eye taco : yummy"(10 Tips)
    Robinson C.
    "The sesame ribeye, shrimp "Bahn MI", and duck are all must haves."(3 Tips)
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  • Chloe D.heart icon on user image
    Chloe D.April 8, 2018
    Love the food, atmosphere, and service. You can write any dietary restrictions on your order card, so it’s a great place to go if you’re vegan, have allergies, etc. P.S. the cauliflower tacos are gr8
  • Patrick H.heart icon on user image
    Patrick HaneyApril 18, 2017
    The experience here has been well designed, from the menus to the food itself. The duck taco was by far my favorite, and the drinks were fantastic too. Kids get a full coloring book, which is awesome.
    Upvoted Sep 11
  • Parvathy N.heart icon on user image
    Parvathy NairAugust 27, 2015
    This is one of my favorite place in Reston. We tried all the tacos and I must say they're scrumptious. I loved the pork belly, duck and fried oyster tacos. You cannot afford to miss on this place. Go!
  • Amir Z.heart icon on user image
    Amir ZonoziApril 21, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Boar and duck tacos are so good, you're going to want to take a picture of your tongue so you never forget how good it tasted. Also the waitress Alexis amazing.
  • Tim F.heart icon on user image
    Tim FJuly 30, 2017
    I haven't had a bad taco yet... But go into it understanding what you'll get. These are small tacos meant to be treated more as tapas. Many of them have a great spicy kick. Will def be back
  • Adrian B.heart icon on user image
    Adrian BarnettMay 7, 2018
    Fresh made taco’s. Loads of different fillings. Glazed pork belly, Portobello, sesame ribeye are amazing. Need at least 3 maybe 5 if hungry.
  • Adrian B.heart icon on user image
    Adrian BarnettMay 7, 2018
    Fresh made taco’s. Loads of different fillings. Glazed pork belly, Portobello, sesame ribeye are amazing. Need at least 3 maybe 5 if hungry.
  • Katelynn W.heart icon on user image
    Katelynn WaclawskiFebruary 27, 2016
    Chicken, ribeye, and fish tacos are great! Tacos are 2 to 3 bites so get about 3 tacos. Chips and salsa are very good as a starter
  • Josh S.heart icon on user image
    Josh ServantJanuary 13, 2018
    Looking for good drinks & great food with a fun friendly atmosphere this is your place. Make sure to call ahead or download the app to make your reservation as the wait can get long.
  • Samantha B.heart icon on user image
    Samantha BallwayJanuary 21, 2016
    The food was amazing. Not to mention fresh. The vegan options seemed unlimited. The ambience was unique and peaceful. Would recommend to anyone looking for good Mexican inspired food.
  • Gadi S.heart icon on user image
    Gadi ShamiaJuly 18, 2017
    Mix and much tacos, rice and vegetables for an amazing modern Mexican experience. You can also get tortilla free tacos to balance the carbs.
  • Robinson C.heart icon on user image
    Robinson CookAugust 22, 2016
    The sesame ribeye, shrimp "Bahn MI", and duck are all must haves. The Baja fish and oyster are pretty good, if boring. And the Mahi Mahi is just okay.
  • Akshay A.heart icon on user image
    Akshay AnikhindiApril 14, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Duck tacos are fantastic, even if you don't like duck! Guacamole has a hint of spice, which is just how I like it.
  • Yvette M.heart icon on user image
    Yvette MasonMay 8, 2018
    Great in and outside seating. Great prices! Wonderful service. Many options and food allergies taken into account right up front.
  • P D.heart icon on user image
    P DavisJune 13, 2015
    Pork belly rice bowl, pork belly taco, rib eye taco : yummy
  • Rita L.
    Rita LJune 26, 2017
    nice spot for food, much cheaper than the bar next door if you're hungry
  • William S.heart icon on user image
    William SmithJuly 17, 2015
    Duck taco was even better than the pork belly. Fish taco so good also, only fish taco I ever liked.
  • AlHanouf A.heart icon on user image
    AlHanouf AlHenakiAugust 13, 2018
    Tacos (Baja fish - cauliflower - falafel ) were amazing! Great in and outside seating
  • Helen Y.heart icon on user image
    Helen YuenAugust 24, 2018
    Pretty busy on a Friday evening! Good menu choices!
  • Helen Y.heart icon on user image
    Helen YuenAugust 24, 2018
    Tacos are okay. Best one is the glazed pork belly. Second is tuna tatako taco. Rest is eh.
  • Craig M.heart icon on user image
    Craig McKinlayNovember 12, 2018
    Shrimp tacos, carnitas rice bowl. Super affordable too. Love this place.
  • Randy C.heart icon on user image
    Randy CApril 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best tacos I've had. Boar, chorizo, pork belly are all outstanding.
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonSeptember 21, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Margaritas, tacos, and churros...Go nowhere else.
  • Eric C.heart icon on user image
    Eric CMay 23, 2016
    Good place for a Mexican happy hour. Good margaritas, pork belly tacos were tasty.
  • Naomi
    NaomiJune 4, 2015
    Get the Sangria Pera. It's amazing !
  • Mary W.heart icon on user image
    Mary W.February 27, 2016
    Great atmosphere, get the Baja fish tacos and fried oyster tacos
  • Gaëlle B.
    Gaëlle BrowningDecember 2, 2016
    Definitely get tacos over anything else. Guacamole very good, as are plantains.
  • William S.heart icon on user image
    William SmithSeptember 3, 2015
    I personally like the duck and the Baja fish (a take on fish and chips).
  • Phillip B.heart icon on user image
    Phillip BracewellMay 27, 2016
    Gotta get the fried plantains and all the tacos are great
  • Brandon P.heart icon on user image
    Brandon PooleMay 31, 2015
    Baja fish tacos are amazing!
  • Titi P.
    Titi P.July 25, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the duck tacos!!!superb
  • Ms. Uniqueheart icon on user image
    Ms. UniqueSeptember 22, 2015
    The duck tacos are amazing
  • Nicole S.heart icon on user image
    Nicole StahleckerDecember 2, 2015
    All gluten free!!! Lots of vegan options
  • Vernon P.heart icon on user image
    Vernon PritchettOctober 20, 2018
    Vegetarian tacos and service
  • Collin C.heart icon on user image
    Collin ChartierMay 22, 2015
    Don't wear a blue plaid shirt. Otherwise, good food.
  • Melissa M.heart icon on user image
    Melissa MonsalveJune 9, 2015
    If you're desperate for taco's in the area, then this will do. But, as a native New Yorker, this misses the mark. Not bad, but not great.
  • Liah L.heart icon on user image
    Liah LutherJuly 25, 2016
    Fish tacos are fantastic!
  • Helen G.heart icon on user image
    Helen GlassAugust 30, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Skip the margs, they're really small, heavy on the mix, and expensive. All tacos are bomb though.
  • Steven C.heart icon on user image
    Steven CollierMay 16, 2015
    Pork belly, fish
  • Samanta A.heart icon on user image
    Samanta AquinoDecember 12, 2015
    Underwhelming tapas. I mean, at least I hope that's what they were, because the serving size of everything in the menu was very small.
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex MannsJune 22, 2015
    Fried oyster taco
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