Bandit Taco

Came in close to closing, staff had already started packing up and weren’t overly happy to see us, which, I get — it was late. We were served, my friend wasn’t allowed to use the restroom, but other than that good vibes and a great location. The food was really good!

I took my team from our martial arts school out here to lunch and it was a great experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had a big order and everything came out perfectly delicious. Shout out to Oscar who made our team lunch outing a great experience. The steak and egg tacos were amazing. I'm not sure what they put in the sauce but I can't wait to go back and try some of their other options.

This is my go-to takeout spot. Their bowls are generously portioned and the meats are fresh and seasoned well. The sauces explode with flavor. Yuca fries are a great accompaniment. I would recommend the bowls over their burritos, which I find a bit too thick.

I’d read so many glowing reviews about Bandit Taco’s breakfast burrito that I had to try it. Unfortunately, it was a major disappointment from start to finish. First off, the breakfast burrito isn’t listed anywhere in the store. When I asked the staff, they just nodded—no explanation, no details. I had to pull up their online menu on my phone to figure it out myself. When ordering, I asked to try both sauces on the side and even offered to pay extra, but was told I could only pick one. I went with the chipotle sauce, which turned out to be more like a slightly flavored mayo than anything close to salsa. I’m used to a proper salsa with burritos (breakfast or otherwise), so this was confusing and disappointing. Granted, they did say “sauce” and not “salsa,” but mayo wasn’t what I was expecting. The burrito itself was just… sad. The cheese was freezing cold, which threw off the entire flavor and texture. The potatoes were lukewarm, the eggs were the only component with any real heat (and even that was just “okay”), and none of it was seasoned—not even basic salt and pepper. I get that maybe the sauce is supposed to carry the flavor, but a little seasoning would have gone a long way. I only managed a few bites before giving up. Having lived in SoCal for a while, I know a good breakfast burrito, and this was honestly one of the worst I’ve had. East Coast breakfast burritos strike again. I briefly considered coming back to try their lunch or dinner options, but the lack of helpfulness from the staff sealed the deal for me.

I love Bandit Taco! It's so fresh, so delicious and at a great price! The service is always good and pretty fast, but that can depend on what you order. Some of the proteins are cooked only after ordering. My favorite so far is their crispy shrimp bowl. The bowls have generous servings. For me, it's enough to split into two meals. There's not too much breading on the shrimp, and their flavor is amazing! I could eat the shrimp all by themselves. I wish you guys would do some lingua(tongue).

At Bandit Taco, they are more than just a company. They are the embodiment of the American dream—a testament to the unwavering spirit of those who come to this great land seeking opportunities for growth and success. As immigrants themselfs , they understand the challenges and sacrifices that come with leaving behind the familiar to build a better future. There journey has shaped there perspective and fuels there passion for what they do. They bring together the richness of our cultural heritage with the vibrant energy of this diverse nation, offering a truly unique experience that celebrates there roots while embracing the possibilities of of there adopted home. Join them on this incredible journey as they continue to grow, not only as a business but also as a force for positive change. Together, they can build a brighter future and demonstrate that dreams have no borders. To create an extraordinary dining experience, where exceptional flavors, warm hospitality, and captivating ambiance come together to delight there guests and leave lasting memories. At Bandit Taco there mission is to provide an exceptional culinary journey through there vibrant ambiance celebrating the art of food and delivering impeccable service. They source the finest ingredients, crafting each dish with creativity and passion. Their menu is a celebration of the diverse regional flavors and culinary traditions of Mexico, offering a tantalizing array of dishes that awaken the senses and ignite a passion for Mexican gastronomy. Through there commitment to quality, innovation, and community, we aim to become a cherished destination for food enthusiasts and a place where everyone feels at home.

Quaint little place for Tacos, Burritos and some sides. What attracted us to visit it was the outdoor seating area which was really informal, friendly and inviting. The food and the service were also good. We had tacos and quesadillas. Would definitely recommend it for an evening with friends or family to chill out.

I really want to love this place. It's a locally owned chain serving great tacos and burritos, unless you're a pescatarian or vegetarian. For whatever reason, they refuse to serve anything other than the most anemic fish and veggie portion. It's confusing because the price is almost the same (if not more) yet if you order chicken/beef/anything non fish you get a heaping portion. I have tried to order fish tacos here 5 (yes 5) times and every single time there has been absolutely no fish other than what can best be described as an insult. So in short, a great locally owned burrito/taco joint. Just absolutely do not order a fish or vegetarian order, you will be overcharged, underwhelmed, and hungry.

Amazing the best tacos in DC. I love the presentation and taste is amazing. I will come back

Stopped in to try their Taco Tuesday deal and have been a fan of it since! The inside of the restaurant is cute and casual, and they have decent outdoor seating too. Although the tacos are prepared quickly even when they're busy, I recommend ordering online in advance if you don't like waiting at all. They only include 3 of their tacos in the $2.50/ Taco Tuesday deal-- usually the Al Pastor, Adobo Chicken, and Tofu. However, I've also tried some of their other tacos at regular price. The Al Pastor and Baja Fish Tacos are my favorite here. They were both flavorful and could be eaten without salsa. The Fried Tofu taco is surprisingly good and balanced-- the taco is flavorful and doesn't require salsa, and tofu is fried nicely. The Korean Barbecue taco is also good, flavorful, and balanced, and it doesn't need salsa. The Carnitas taco was good and flavorful but I like my carnitas to be a little crispier or for the taco to have a crispy textural component. The Adobo Chicken taco was flavorful but the chicken was a little dry and definitely needed salsa. The Steak taco was good but also needed salsa because it was on the dry side.

This was a great causal spot for tacos and burritos. They have ab extensive list of proteins. I tried the chicken burrito and it was honestly the most flavorful burrito I have had in a while. The one ding is that the ingredients weren't evenly distributed so I didn't get chicken until the bottom of the burrito. Overall, the service was fast and they had plenty of seating options especially on a Saturday afternoon.

We ordered takeout and ate at Meridian Park. The tacos and quesadillas were incredibly delicious! Very flavorful and even my kids ate all their shares. The elote was a bit too soggy and tasted just ok but the tacos and quesadillas made up for it. The service was great and the ambiance is casual dining.

Had this as a grubhub delivery. It arrived exactly onThe food was fresh, tasty and affordable. I had street corn on the cob which was delicious! Wish I'd ordered more! Sweet plantains san miel. No need for added sweeteners. Lots of them in the single order. And nachos. Loaded up even without a protein. I would absolutely order from here again. Will probably try to eat at the restaurant next time.

They did a catering order for me and my nurses loved every bit of it. I ordered 15 steak and egg 10 refried beans and egg 15 fried chicken and egg 10 bacon and egg Not a single taco was left. I then came back for lunch and ordered the crispy shrimp taco, Korean beef & chorizo taco. All INSANELY GOOD! I just moved from Texas so I've been craving a taco shop and this will be my go to!

This place is legit. The employees were cranking out tacos, burritos and bowls. Love that they have jarritos and Mexican Coke. Got two tacos - the Baja fish and Korean beef - and both were really good! The accompanying toppings on each added pops of flavor and texture. These were not boring tacos! Also tried the pumpkin cheesecake and that was solid as well. I think I found my new go-to taco spot!

This place was delicious and so reasonably priced! I got two shrimp tacos, a side of plantains, and a bottle of soda for $15. The salsa was also very good. Lots of seating outside and a decent amount of seating inside.

Pretty good burrito, large portion size and lots of flavor. My only complaint is it wasn't warmed up but I'm sure they would do that on request. Nice staff, fast service

Excellent food, service & ambiance! Quick & friendly service. Recommended! Thinking I don't need to add more characters here!!!

Came here for lunch and will definitely be returning! Good quality food for a good price! I got the chorizo burrito bowl and didn't have to wait long before my meal was freshly prepared.

This was my second time ah Bandit Taco! The food was delicious, the first time was the breakfast burrito which was pretty good. This time though... I'm usually not a fan of shredded chicken tacos but omg these were so delicious!! They were stacked with meat too!! Must try and definitely worth the price!! Cute patio for outdoor seating and everyone is always very welcoming. I've only done takeout but my order is always ready quick and I'm always greeted!

you ever want chipotle but remember when they gave everyone salmonellla? the solution is here - my burrito bowl was cheaper than chipotle and for sure better quality (nothing crazy guys but $14 w tip for this in dc like let's be realistic team) - idk why I made this choice at a mexican spot but I got the Korean beef (major points for so many protein options!!) and I have 0 regrets. soooo flavorful like terakyi ish and soft and warm - was legit eating the green salsa they have at the salsa station by the spoonful - I did ask for extra sour cream was absolutely not given extra or even like a LITTLE extra so that was emotionally devastating but probably a blessing for my arteries - my COMPANION reported a 6/10, tortilla of his burrito was too soft to not break and fall apart so like code red for him

Wow. Delish. Easy. Fast. And again dish. I typically hit up El Rey bit sorry i found my new taco spot on U St. hearty. Flavorful. Variety. Jus not liquor which im okay with.

While visiting DC from Los Angeles, my husband and I happen to stumble upon this taco spot and were blown away by how good the tacos were! When we first walked in, we didn't think much of the place, we honestly thought "oh no this might not have been a good idea," the place is small and unimpressive in esthetic but then we got our food...all the tacos we had were super flavorful and none of the meat was chewy. My husband had the crispy shrimp and said they were the best shrimp tacos he has ever had. If we ever find ourselves in DC again, we will definitely make sure to hit up this taco joint.

The food was tasty with the Crispy Shrimp and Al Pastor tacos being the standouts from the order. Both were flavorful and tasted extremely fresh. The Yuca was also good especially accompanied by the included sauces. The biggest disappointment was probably the street corn as it was cold and fairly small. The flavoring was good but it would have been better had it been grilled prior to serving. Service was great with it being quick and the ambiance of the outdoor seating is great for warm weather days!

Price to cost is magnificent. My burrito was huge! I mostly was disappointed as the pork was dry and the burrito was all filling and barely any meat. Flavor through it was good and I like that they have 3 different hot sauce options. My friend said the quesadilla was good. I'd like to go back to try something else like the bowl. Cute location with outdoor seating.

A great place for a casual sit down, after work, mid week catchup or weekend dinner! Outdoor seating is limited but the food is absolutely amazing! The service and staff is so friendly and helpful I cannot recommend this place more. I ordered birria tacos and steak quesadillas and gobbled them up before I looked down, this place is such a great little spot, delicious food, fast and casual and a great place to hangout with friends or grab on the go! I will be coming back!

Steak was bland, overcooked, and chewy. Rice was white plain rice. The chorizo burrito seemed dry and overly salty. Ordered delivery via doordash and burritos were wrapped strangely, like a wad where each ingredient was layered and not well integrated. The search for a good burrito in DC continues. On the plus side, delivery was quick.

We just tried Bandit Taco for the first time, ordering the adobo chicken family meal for takeout. Wow!! We were so, so impressed. Every item - from the chicken to the salsas was made with TLC. Usually leftovers in our house are doomed to back of the fridge purgatory, but we were all calling dibs on the last of the Bandit Taco family meal. The kids thought the tiny tortillas were super cute, so the make your own mini tacos were fun for them, in addition to being delicious. Even the tortilla chips and rice were a 10/10. Our family has roots in Arizona, so our bar for Mexican food is high! Bandit Taco is our new go-to for family take out night. Thank you Bandit Taco for the A+ job!!

While in DC, we happened across this lil taqueria and decided to check it out. And I'm so happy we did. Actually, we BOTH were pleased w/ the decision. The place was quite busy w/ patrons (always a good sign) and the staff was so incredibly helpful, in all that frenetic energy from the customers. Really well handled. Everyone worked together. It was quite impressive to watch them maneuver the frenetic energy of everyone wanting attention at the same time. KUDOS!!! Anyway. On to the show. We selected the following: DRINKS: Limeade: Sweet/ sour... refreshing. PERFECTION! APPETIZER: Mexican street corn: Corn on the cob with mayo, cheese, and chili powder. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! Soooooooo dayum good, it was insane. It was like I got it from a vendor on the street, hood. Yummmm-o!!! SCORE!!! MAINS: Now I could run through each one of these to talk about the subtle nuances and hidden punches these each had... but I'm running late for an appointment. I'll summarize... absolutely NOTHING was sub par. Every single choice was packed with fresh ingredients/ herbs and the flavor profiles of each was chin drippingly (yes, I just made that up), good!!! I really done think you can miss here. Here were our selections: 1) Adobo chicken taco: Onions, scallions. cilantro and radishes on corn tortilla. 2) Baja Fish taco: Cabbage, scallions, cilantro, salsa verde, and chipotle, on flour tortilla. 3) Mushroom taco: Wild Mushrooms Taco Corn and peppers mix (red and green peppers), cilantro, scallions, and poblano sauce on a corn tortilla. 4) Adobo Chicken quesadilla: Cheese, onions, red peppers, green peppers. Side of sour cream and pico de gallo. 5) Korean Beef Burrito: Lettuce, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. This is a DEFINITE MUST TRY!!! 'I'll be back'!!!

So good. Super easy to order online and in-person. They are very fast and efficient even when it's busy. I love the tofu, fish, and Korean beef tacos. As someone who can't eat pork, I appreciate all the unique flavor options.

Great for a quick bite. Had the Adobo Chicken Burrito and a side of Guac. My lunch partner had the Quesadilla and sweet plantains. Both excellent. Service was quick and very accommodating and helpful. Don't expect a lot from the decor.

I'm on a mission to find the best tacos in DC, and Bandit Taco is definitely in the running. Great tacos, friendly staff, and the food comes out super quick. The only thing missing is some beers or cocktails to wash everything down. But, I'll give them a pass since the food is that good. I walk by here pretty frequently and the smell of those corn tortillas, chips, and meats starts from halfway down the block. It's starting to get difficult to resist buying a taco every time I walk by. Keep in mind, this place is casual and no frills, so don't expect anything fancy or to be waited on.

Bandit Taco is the best taco spot in the neighborhood or perhaps the whole of DC. I've been wanting to try Bandit Taco for some time but it never seemed to align with my schedule. Fortunately, this time around everything came into alignment. Bandit Taco is not some fancy taco spot. In fact, the moment you enter the restaurant you get a since that it's family owned or what I like to call down home. I enjoyed the crispy shrimp, chicken thinga and pork tacos. Each taco was delicious and presented with excellence. Honestly, this is your shot to try the best tacos in DC. I highly - highly recommend it! Enjoy

One of the last few affordable spots left in D.C. Finally I found an affordable place to sit and grab a bite to eat, that's all I'm asking for. I ordered the adobo chicken rice bowl and the chicken was, to my surprise, very flavorful. This is a great casual spot when you want something chill, flavorful and cheap. The outdoor seating tables are nice too.

I just left this establishment. Great customer service, efficient service and nice vibe. The low rating is for the toddler size tacos that I just paid $20 for. I ordered (4) and now I'm on the way to Qdoba to order tacos. Tacos are cheap and easy. How can anyone mess them up or try to cut corners. Tacos are just that tacos. Cheap eats etc. The flour tortillas were slightly bigger than 1/2 dollar coins or a McDonald's dollar menu sandwich bun's diameter. It's really sad. This place loads you up with lettuce, radish, purple cabbage, Scallions and the like. I damn near had an entire lime on my tray as well. The taste was so so with the exception of crispy shrimp. I wanted to go back and get a few but I decided no to. Why should I have to pay $4 + per baby taco and I can get three for $10 at chipotle, Qdoba and other places and eat until I'm satisfied. This place really disappointed me tonight. I won't be back. I'm still looking for the best fish tacos in DC. I don't mind spending this type of money or more for quality. Can someone please help me out? Thanks.

Great tacos. Reasonable prices, nice staff. It's a great spot to grab a quick bite. Nice little indoor seating area and some cute picnic tables outside. It's never been too busy when I've been.

Bandit Taco is the best Americanized Mexican fusion food in DC. It's meant as a complement for real. Lots of fusion places suck. Here it works pretty good. The Asian and Mexican spices go together. Good for lunch. If you're here at night it's good then. The tacos are good any time. Basically these are small bite sized ones. These are best ordered a few at a time. Pair these with a drink. They don't have alcohol so you have to get the next best thing. Here it's the limeade. It's $3 for a cup that's made fresh each day and has the right amount of sour and sweet. This goes good with any tacos. It's $4 for each. These are small so most people order several. Choose the protein. These come with beef, chicken, or tofu. It has a nice patio area. Of course come on Tuesdays. Tacos are on special at $2 and this place is hopping so be ready for a wait.

A little expensive but worth it. Pros: -Quiet patio with ample seating, good for conversation -Really tender meats, super good food Cons: -They get really swamped with to-go orders, so it took around 30 mins -You have to get drinks in a glass bottle which gets expensive

The prices are reasonable, the food tastes good, and it's usually ready VERY quickly. Recommended.

Amazing tacos, burritos and bowls. Efficient service and they always have specials. The outside seating is great too!

We are frequent visitors of U Street and usually park close to Bandit Taco when we are in the area. We ordered through Doordash Pick-Up on a Friday night and our food was ready on time. They fulfilled all of our side requests and even gave us extra salsa. Between my husband and I, we tried the baja fish, crispy shrimp, chicken tinga, chicken adobo and steak tacos - all on flour tortilla (personal preference). We also got a side of chips and guac and sweet plantains with came with a side of sour cream. The crispy shrimp was excellent so was the chicken adobo. I didn't try the chicken tinga as I'm not a huge fan of white meat but my husband said it was good. The baja fish was OK - too fishy for my liking but husband enjoyed it. We both agreed that 3 taco's per person is more than enough, the tacos are small but hefty toppings so they can fill you up pretty quickly. The chips and guac was also very good, guac was super fresh, I do wish it was a little spicy. The plantains were good as well!

Meh. This place was fine. Food was ok, but they don't serve alcohol so don't expect a margarita. Atmosphere (around 8 PM) was busy and the restaurant was kinda gross and dirty. Not the worst but probably wouldn't return.

This was my first time ordering tacos for take out and I was impressed. I loved the tacos - particularly the shrimp and Korean beef. They were delicious. I preferred the shrimp because it was a flour tortilla. I definitely think that the flour taco was better than the corn taco. Can't wait to sit down and dine at this place!

I am happy to report that the vegetarian tacos are yummy. I am always looking for good vegetarian tacos and I appreciate that there are 3 options and even one with actual protein (tofu). The tacos are piled high with the filling and garnishes and they do not disappoint. My carnivorous life partner really enjoyed the steak taco and adobo chicken and I enjoyed the mushroom taco and tofu taco. I have to come back and try a burrito. I might ask to put mushroom and tofu because both flavors were so good and would compliment each other nicely in a burrito. I'll be back. Prices are reasonable and the tacos were prepared quickly.

We recently catered from Bandit Taco and were not disappointed with their food. The wild mushrooms were so flavorful and had the right amount of seasoning. The salsas were so good, and the tortillas were fresh. Highly recommend this place. I can't wait to visit one of their restaurants.

I have taco earrings. The left earring is that of an actual taco, and the other one just says "Bout It." So that is what I'm bout to do: Taco Bout It. Sometimes, you're in the mood for a taco feast. Other times, you may just want a taco snack. When I ordered from Bandit, I was just in the mood for a taco snack and the trio of tacos I ordered was just what I needed. In terms of portion size, the tacos are on the smaller side but that worked out for me. I had eaten a large breakfast so my hunger pangs were a little confused. I ordered the Al Pastor, Crispy Shrimp, Baja Fish tacos. Of the three, I liked the Crispy Shrimp the most. The balance of the warm and crispy shrimp, with the cold sauce and crunchy vegetables really hit the spot. I really had no business ordering the Al Pastor (since I'm not the biggest pork person) but I was lured in my the pineapples and the prospect. It was tender so I think pork lovers might enjoy more than I did, but next time I'll just stick with the shrimp tacos. Overall, best to be mindful of portion size. If you've got a big appetite, you'll probably have to order a bit more to fill you up, but overall a tasty meal!

I ordered: * Pastor * Baja Fish * Korean Beef They were all very good and yummy. With tax it came to over $16 and these are on the smallish tortilla's, so I felt I could have eaten much more. I'd recommend this place but bang for the buck is why I didn't give it a full 5.

Stopped in for a late quick dinner and I'm so happy I found a fast casual Mexican place that's authentic but still has fun menu options! There is definitely something here for everyone: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chips/salsa/queso you name it. And they've got a very long list of protein options: chicken tinga/adobo, steak, tofu, veggie, crispy shrimp, bulgogi, and the list goes on. The staff is so helpful! I was having a hard time deciding between a taco, burrito, or quesadilla and they said I definitely have to try the quesadilla. I'm so glad I did! The adobo chicken was very flavorful, and the quesadilla was nice and crispy (I can't stand a soggy quesadilla). It was definitely heavy on peppers, but they do ask at the counter if you want with peppers and onions or without. The quesadilla comes served with sour cream and pico de gallo. We also tried all the salsas, and my favorites were definitely the mild and hot. There is seating inside and plenty of tables outside as well. Definitely stop by and try Bandit Taco if you are in the area!

Love these tacos ! Fast and good service! The Korean bbq burrito and taco is good . Shrimp taco sauce slightly a spicy but still good

Steak burrito was bland. Quesadilla was drenched in oil. Chips and salsa came with general pico de gallo salsa.

Good food at a reasonable price in a nice atmosphere with pretty quick service during the day and on some weeknights. However, on weekend nights they stop serving the community as a walk-in quick service restaurant and basically just become an assembly line for delivery orders -- it becomes pointless to even try to stop by for food then, as the wait times are absurd, the staff is cranky and overwhelmed, and the waiting area is packed with frustrated drivers. Hopefully they can figure out a system to meet their delivery demands while still functioning as a walk-in community establishment.

Tasty blend of Mexican food and Korean flair,I highly recommend the cassava fries,and the Guacamole dip their sauces are superb,Easy online order and ice patio area and a cozy casual dinning area.Very tasty food.

This taco place is either for bougie people or people who don't care about paying a premium for good food! The portions are small but the ingredients are quality and the flavors are all there! When I got my platter I intended to write a review about how expensive the food was and how small the portions were... and then I took my first bite. Can't wait to return and spend so much more money!! I ordered the fish taco and the shrimp taco and yucca. 10/10

Great tacos, and amazing service. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quick cheap bite to eat. Tacos are around $3-$5 dollars.

Great tacos with a variety of options! I got the carnitas, al pastor, and fish tacos. The fish taco was by far the best one - definitely a must-try and something I'd go back for! The al pastor wasn't bad, but I found it to be a bit dry, so I would say the carnitas is the better pork option. The price is reasonable but the tacos are also tiny - I ate three and was decently full but I probably could have eaten four or five comfortably. They did have pretty good deals for Taco Tuesday though, with select tacos being only $2.50.

This just can't compare to most Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. I was wandering the streets looking for lunch options when I stumbled across Bandit Tacos. It was a beautiful day, eating outside seemed like a very good idea. It was a great idea! The menu is displayed on the wall for your convenience. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which consisted of chorizo, eggs, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. I also had an order of chips and salsa. The breakfast burrito would have been amazing, but sadly the big chucks of cold cheese ruined the entire burrito. Why didn't they put the burrito back on the grill to melt the dang cheese? Chips and salsa were okay, I think the salsa could have had more salt? It was missing something and all I really tasted was the jalapenos. I am curious to give their tacos a try if i'm ever back in the area during a future visit.... Prices are average for a typical Mexican restaurant. The space is quite large, with seating on both sides of the restaurant and additional seating outside on the patio. They have a very open space and layout, which makes it very bright inside. The restaurant and restrooms are very well maintained. I noticed how clean it was.

I've been coming here for years. Just august 1st they cut my corn in half, no problem. Today they lied and said they've never cut the corn for customers. Food is great but the customer service has declined drastically. No longer feel valued as a customer. Tried to gaslight me like I was making it up. Clearly they've done it before. $46.75 spent on LUNCH & cutting my corn in half is a problem. Food is great, service is not. Haven't seen the owners in years. Unfortunate how they treat another small business owner in the SAME NEIGHBORHOOD. "We don't do special requests bc of people like you."