Taco City DC – Mexican
This vibrant urban haunt pulses with energy, drawing diners in with the irresistible aroma of sizzling carne asada and slow-roasted al pastor crisping on the grill. From the smoky heat of chicken tinga to the earthy richness of portobello mushrooms, each overflowing bowl and hand-held creation celebrates bold, authentic flavors in a lively space that captures the spirited heart of the city.
1102, 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC, 20003-3635 +12026294012 https://tacocitydc.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, anti-inflammatory, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Specials
- Taco City Bowl - $14: Rice, Black Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Grilled Corn, Avocado. Choice of Mushroom, Chicken, or Steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Burritos - $14: Rice, Black Beans, Crema, Salsa Roja, Guacamole, Queso, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce. Choice of Chicken or Steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Taco Of The Day - $3: Chicken tinga with chipotle mayo, pickled red onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Quesadilla Special - $15: Pico de Gallo, Crema, Rice & Beans. Choice of Mushroom, Chicken, or Braised Beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Tacos
- Al Pastor Taco - $5.5: Fired pit pork, salsa roja, cilantro, onion, grilled pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Campechano Taco - $5.75: Steak and chorizo, salsa roja, pork rind, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Steak (Carne Asada) Taco - $5.75: Grilled steak, pico de gallo, avocado sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tinga Taco - $4.75: Shredded Chicken, Chipotle Mayo, Pickled onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Carnitas Taco - $5: Pulled pork, salsa verde, cilantro, onion, pork rind Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Portobello Mushroom Taco - $4.75: Mushroom, caramelized onion, avocado sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mahi Mahi Fish Taco - $6: Pan seared, Pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Taco - $6: Seared shrimp, cabbage, red onion, chipotle mayo, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Barbacoa (Braised Beef) Taco - $5.5: Braised beef, morita sauce, pickled spice habanero relish, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chorizo Taco - $5: Spicy chorizo, salsa verde, cilantro, onion, slice radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crab Taco - $7.95: Lump crab, caramelized onion, corn, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Taco Gobernador - $6: Shrimp Taco with a Poblano Cream Sauce, Melted Cheese, Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cauliflower Taco - $4.75: Baked then Flash fried Cauliflower, Sesame Oil, Seeds, Morita Salsa, Pickled Red Onion, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Birria Taco - $5.75: Braised beef with consome Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Combos
- 3 Taco Combo - $16: 3 Tacos of your choice (Chicken Tinga, Braised Beef, Portobello Mushroom, Carnitas); includes side of White Rice and Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 2 Taco Combo - $12: 2 Tacos of your choice (Chicken Tinga, Braised Beef, Portobello Mushroom, Carnitas); includes side of White Rice and Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 2 Seafood Taco Combo - $14: 2 Seafood Tacos (Mahi Mahi or Shrimp) with Rice and Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 3 Seafood Taco Combo - $19: 3 Seafood Tacos with Rice and Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- 3 Birria Taco Combo - $18: Braised Beef, Cheese, onions, cilantro and Consome with White Rice and Black Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Family Tacos & Kids Combo with Drinks - $95: 10 tacos, 2 kids cheese quesadilla meals, Guacamole, 2 House Margaritas, 2 Hibiscus Agua Frescas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Family Tacos & Kids Combo - $60: 10 tacos, 2 kids cheese quesadilla meals Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Main Courses
- Carne Asada Entree - $22: Marinaded grilled steak, cactus, chile serrano, cilantro rice, black beans, side house salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Salmon - $22: Pan seared salmon, Grilled Corn Rice, Poblano Pepper Cream Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Enchiladas Suizas - $21: Shredded chicken, crema, melted chihuahua, tomatillo salsa, queso, onions, cilantro rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tortas (Mexican Sandwich) - $14: Mexican Sandwich, Bean Puree, Crema, Cheese, Avocado Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Quesadillas - $16: Pico de gallo, crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla - $10: Includes side of beans and rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken with Poblano Rajas - $21: Creamy Chicken with Poblano rajas, grilled corn, side of white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Rice Stew - $23: Seafood rice stew, Parmesano, sauteed shrimp, crab meat rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Enchiladas with Mole Poblano - $21: Chicken or Braised Beef topped off with rich mole Poblano, crema and queso fresco, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $15: Fresh mashed avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Esquites - $12: Sauteed street corn, mayo, crema, lime, cilantro, queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Queso Fundido - $12: Cast Iron Melted Cheese, tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chipotle Meatballs - $10: Beef Meatballs, Queso Fresco, Side of Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Empanadas - $11: Two Chicken Empanadas with chipotle mayo or barbacoa (beef) with salsa morita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corn Tamale - $6: Sweet corn tamale, crema, queso, salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tacos Dorados - $14: 3 Crispy Chicken Stuffed Taquitos, Pico de Gallo, Crema, Queso, Lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Flautas Ahogadas - $13: Braised Beef Taquitos, Smothered with a salsa Chile Morita, Queso Fresco, Crema, Cilantro Garnish, Pickled Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tamal With Mole - $7: Slow-steamed chicken tamal topped with fresh mole sauce, crema, sesame seeds, red pickled onions and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein
Sides
- White Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mexican Black Beans - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Sauteed Portobello Mushroom - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $11 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Chips and Salsa - $2: Guajillo Salsa Molcajete - charred tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro, chipotle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Pinto Beans Dip - $7: With Queso Fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cauliflower Side - $9: Baked Then Flash Fried, Sesame Seeds, Pickled Red onions, Side Salsa Morita Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Soups and Salads
- Pozole Rojo O Verde - $15: Pork hominy soup or Pozole verde with Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Caesar Salad - $9: Romaine Lettuce, Telera Bread Croutons, Cesar Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Desserts
- Churros Mexicanos - $8: Fried Dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coconut Custard - $7.5: Coconut custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $8.5: Sponged cake soaked in three milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mint Limeade - $5: Muddled limes and mint, simple, fresh lime mix, splash soda
- Horchata - $4: Orgreat, milk beverage
- Hibiscus Tea - $4: Refreshing tea flower beverage with fresh lime
- Mexican Coke - $4.5
- Jarritos Mexican Soda - $4: Flavor of Choice
- Taco City Margarita - $11: Silver Agave, Triple Sec, Fresh house Lime Mix
- Spicy Margarita - $12: Serrano Infused Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh House Lime Mix