Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ

Amazing atmosphere - service needs a little work. I think this place is heavily understaffed so we did have to wait a decent amount of time for food/drinks and our bill. Two other things that would help improve my rating would be to include dietary restrictions on the menu (especially Gluten Free) and to be able to split checks properly. There was six of us and we asked to split our check between the three couples but the waiter straight up shut us down (didn’t even try). With these improvements, this place would definitely deserve a 5 star rating.

Food is really good! Service is still working out some kinks. Great meats and BBQ, and the pork ribs are some of the best I’ve ever had. The vibe is fun and is a perfect outdoor dining experience. Their service needs some work — it took almost 20 minutes for us to be acknowledged and it was only because I walked to the bar to let them know we were waiting. Hostess was kind of oblivious and standing around not doing anything while we waited. Once we were seated it was generally fine but our server did take a while to get to us. Overall really liked the food and I think they will work out the service issue as any new business does. I am excited to see them do well!

This is a unanimous five stars for me & Anna! Friendly & quick service for great barbecue at an affordable price. Outdoor atmosphere was also immaculate. Plantains were a great side dish & the pulled pork sandwich was bursting with flavor. EDIT: Came back & got the two meat platter with smoked turkey & brisket. I don't think either were seasoned with anything but salt & both came out lukewarm at the hottest - vibes were still great, but enough to knock this one down a rating

Great new-ish spot in Del Ray! The food and drinks are good but the vibe is even better. Our favorites were the brisket tacos and hifi margarita. Guacamole was also good but a small portion for the price. There is also a great beer selection.

The food was delicious. If only it could be that easy At 8 pm on Saturday night they were out of multiple cocktail options, no guacamole, no Fritos pie, and no nachos (for what it’s worth the only thing on their appetizer menus that was not out was wings, queso, and corn.) Also the service was lack luster. We were asked to wait for 30 minutes for a table (despite multiple empty tables, it was not that busy). For the first 20 minutes we stood at the mostly empty bar trying to get the bar tender’s attention to get a cocktail but he was busy making cocktails for seated parties. The beer was warm out of the tap. We finally approached the hostess about getting an empty table - she was standing at the hostess stand cleaning menus - and she said “I just need another 10 minutes to seat you” and we said “what’s the hold up?” “Well I need to clean the table over there where I’m going to seat you and get you some silverware” and I said “well, what are you doing right now?” She proceeded to stand at the hostess stand and clean menus for about 10 more minutes before spending 30 seconds cleaning the table and seating us. Once we were finally sat it took about 20 more minutes for someone to take our orders who promptly informed us that there were almost no appetizers available and we decided to put in our app and dinner order at the same time because we were sure the waitress would never come back to take the rest of our order.

Cool place. Little buggy but they have fans which help before you get your food. After you get your food expect to be swarmed by flies. For their beers they consistently underserve. At first I thought it was one beer but after somebody else ordered one, I realized what was going on. Maybe don’t come here of you plan on having adult beverages.

The idea is there, but the execution is poor. Upon arrival (around 1 PM) we were told that the platters (all the bbq options) would not be available until 5 PM, which should have been advertised. We drove from MD to try their BBQ, it would have been nice to be informed of the delay. We ordered smoked wings and two different types of tacos: braised beef and the orange-soda braised carnitas. The wings were over smoked, they were dry. The braised beef did not have lot of beef and the beef was dry. The carnitas did not have much (if any) chicharron and had sliced American cheese at the bottom of the taco ( i thought they would at least have melted the cheese, but it’s literally a slice of cheese). As a hispanic American … I would not qualify this as Tex- Mex, it would be more accurate to describe it as Mexican inspired American food. Also, we ordered margaritas. The traditional came from tap and it took maybe 20 mins to get it.

The atmosphere was that of a friendly neighborhood picnic with live music and made for a pleasant afternoon/evening vibe. However, the food quality was a bit of a letdown compared with the rest of the experience. The food was okay but not great. Also the restaurant can be hard to find if one is unfamiliar with the area. It is located behind the Evening Star Cafe with little signage or directions to navigate customers to the Hi/Fi restaurant.

Super cute outdoor space, great cocktails. I had a great lunch here with super friendly service that let us move tables when the sun became too much. I recommend the frozen cocktail and a few tacos while sitting in the shade.

Really solid neighborhood taco and bbq place! We came on a very cold and rainy night and they sat us inside at evening star and still served the hi fi menu. Really enjoyed the brisket platter and a sampling of their different tacos. Will be back to try them again when we it is warm enough to sit outside!

Unless you know you are looking for this place it's kind of hard to find. We were craving grilled meats close to home, Yelped options and this place came out so we decided to give it a try. The entrance is not the most popular so arrived at the address given but ended up entering through the dumpsters (back) not a great sight. Anyhow, I looked lost as there was no sign or direction and when I approached the servers they looked, yet did not welcome me to the place, I had to ask if I was in the right place. Fast forward, asked to be seated for dinner in that outside patio but was told a thunderstorm would come through and it was best I sit upstairs. Followed the attendant inside to go upstairs and I asked if the same bbq food would be served inside to which he stated it was a different restaurant. We requested to sit back outside as we wanted bbq/grilled meats. Sat and ordered beers outside. Once again we were told that soon a thunderstorm would be coming through and it was best to be inside. It seemed like the servers weren't looking for business and I told him exactly that, for which he replied that he would be able to take my order and bring it upstairs. We then went back inside/upstairs to what I will call from now on the "dark room". A few minutes later our food came through. Very delicious and moist meats. I ordered the 3 meats platter- brisket, pulled pork, ribs. The only down side, the brisket was extremely salty to the point that the only way to eat them was inside the tortilla with the white sauce provided. The rib meat fell off the bone and the pork was very tasty. The jalapeño Mac and cheese was dry and cold. Very disappointing. The portion was great though, lots of meat for the price. The environment in the dark room was not all that. Place gave me speakeasy vibes but the server there was too distracted so we had to wave him down a few times to get his attention. All in all, seems like a nice place upstairs for drinks late at night on a date. Other than that, not sure that downstairs/outside area is the place to be (for me).

Came here for dinner with my boyfriend and dog last Saturday night. I've had the food from HiFi a few times at the Lounge space but was excited to sit outside! It's much larger than you realize with many seats and they also have a few bar seats as well. It was busy but they had a table or cabana option. We chose cabana but next time I would take a table. It was a little awkward to eat with the low table. I'd take a cabana in the future for drinks and some snacks, but not dinner. Our waitress came out quickly and we got some drinks and chose the quesadilla (had before and love it) and decided on the smoked turkey platter. It was good but I don't think I'd get the turkey again just because the other meats are so good. The side options are tasty. We also got the loaded tots - yum! However the rest of the time we were ignored by our server so I removed a star. We were going to get more drinks but our server had disappeared. I eventually had to go find her and ask for our check. Definitely check out this place!!

My friend loves this place so decided to go give it a try. It is tucked away kind of a open backyard area, so not the biggest. Since it is outside that does leave you open to the bugs flying around which was not the best. I decided to go with the two meat platter. The ribs were good and the brisket was amazing. The sides were nothing special. They had good drink options too; the bourbon slush was not bad. The queso was good but the chips that came along with them were not great. The service was also exceptional. Highlight of this place is the brisket so I would love to get more.

This place was a little confusing to find bc it's in the back of a diner that goes by a different name. We thought we were in the wrong place, so we walked in to ask where Hi/Fi was and the server let us know that it was operating in the back and upstairs that evening. We started with frozen rum cocktails that were on special for only $5- a steal. As for food, I ordered the "pig wings": smoked ribs finished in the fryer and glazed with gochujang. These were AMAZINGGGGGG. My husband ordered a brisket platter, and the brisket was delicious and moist. One of the sides offered is pozole which he got and it was very tasty. Will be back!

Really good food and drinks coupled with a great outdoor vibe. You can choose to sit at the outdoor bar, tables, or spacious cabanas! Since they changed over to a bbq restaurant, it has been significantly better. Tried a few of the tacos, chopped pork platter, and a few of the frozen cocktails and all were excellent. Highly recommend this place for good food and good outdoor vibes!

The BBQ brisket eaten with tortillas, the mix of pickled items, and the variety of bbq sauces and salsas wowed me today. I enjoyed it much more than Valentina's Tex-Mex BBQ in Austin - and I'm from Austin. I can't believe this gem is in my neighborhood. In frickin' Alexandria. The portions of meat on the platters is pretty substantial. I can eat a lot, but couldn't even eat half of a 3-meat platter. The sides of red pozole and chile verde (on the tart tomatillo side) were also filled with shredded beef/pork. Also really liked the smoked wings with pickled chiles and onions, and the queso with green chile was reminiscent of home. Everything was nicely seasoned and perfectly smoky, when a common pitfall these days at BBQ joints is overly smoking and/or overly salting the meats. Anyway, no longer need to make the drive to 2Fifty when I can just walk to Hi/Fi!

One of the best Hidey Holes in Alexandria. Saturday Brunch at 1200 is amazing. Good place to kill off a few hours if you are waiting on car service. :) Staff is fantastic too!

I never knew how good bbq tasted in tortillas. Great folks, fun casual outdoor lounging, and quality tortillas.

Ugh. Ordered a margarita. I think it came premixed. It was 30 minutes from closing at 8:30 and the bartender was totally not into serving anymore. The margarita was mostly water. I told her it was water and I'd prefer a wine (something she didn't have to mix). She had me wait while she made several more watered-down drinks. Setting is cool. I ONLY recommended if you are drinking something they can't water down.

Great restaurant. I loved it really. The outdoor portion is really great. The chef and owner greeted me at my table, great people! I think the owners name was Michael or something. He was so nice. I would go back anytime. Also their drinks are great, tons of tap beers, great cocktails too. Good for date night, brunch with the kids, casual lunch, literally any occasion. Their new hot dog is crazy, tons of stuff loaded on it, I ate the whole thing. Anyways, 5/5.

Food was delicious, drinks were refreshing, AND our server Parker was amazing! Definitely don't sleep on this experience! 10 out of 10, the best.

Ashley took excellent care of us...the food, as always, was delicious...brisket, mac & cheese and plantains...beer crisp and cold...and they are dog friendly!!

Great barbecue and brisket with a big selection of beers. After living in Texas this is the only place I've found around here that comes close.