Taco Rock

BEYOND!! Taco Rock has it ALL - the service the food is spectacular. I am so glad I catered from here for teacher appreciation at my kids school ! I worked with Maggie who went above and beyond h to help me and work with me with everything needed. She was super friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. I had such a wonderful experience with Taco Rock and can’t wait to work with them on the next school lunch!

Got the Carne Asada and Al Pastor tacos during Happy Hour along with Disco Inferno. Food was flavorful and didn't take long. The drink was spicy, could've been stronger IMO but it was pretty good.

Today I took a walk around and found this little spot. The Al pastor tacos were fabulous and the Taco Rock brew was a nice compliment. The tacos had a little heat but were not overpowering. I highly recommend this spot for a quick bite and cold drink when walking around the city.

This was my first time here. Amazing experience. My bartender was amazing !🤩 the place is clean, not too loud. Happy hour food is good! Make sure you try the dragon berry margarita and the Barria pizza and Mexican street corn .

Cesar IS TACO ROCK! He makes the atmosphere insanely fun and light! His drinks have been out of the world! Food has always been on point! Been coming for weeks and will continue coming for years.

Flavorful Tacos at a Great Price! Taco Rock in Arlington is a hidden gem! The tacos were fresh, flavorful, and nicely portioned—you can really taste the quality ingredients. The prices are super reasonable for the area, making it a great spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner. The vibe is fun and modern, and the service was friendly and fast. Definitely a go-to spot if you’re craving good tacos without breaking the bank. Highly recommend!

We ordered all of the three veggie tacos on their menu. While I liked all three taco options, I can totally see myself ordering 2 of those options everytime I visit this restaurant. Here are the veggie options they offered in order of how I liked it from favorite to least favorite: 1. Fried Avocado: 2. General Tso Cauliflower We also ordered banana tres leches cake. It was decent but not the best I've had. 3. Balsamic mushroom

Nothing but great experiences at this Rosslyn location. The bartender, Jackie, always provides exceptional customer service and they’re quick with getting the food out. The elote surf and turf taco is a must try!

A great spot in Rosslyn! The tacos and other food are excellent and come in large portions. The jalapeño poppers had the largest jalapeños I have ever seen. The torta and street corn were also outstanding. Service was friendly, fast, and attentive. I greatly enjoyed my lunch at Taco Rock!

The service was great, they brought the food to the table when the food was running late. The Birria ramen was alright I wish it had more flavor and maybe more lime but it was still alright. The restaurant was really cute tho.

Good tacos in the neighborhood especially if you want to be able to sit down and have a drink. They have a wide array of tacos with interesting combinations. I like to order their unique tacos vs the traditional, and they are so delicious. I had the we jammin taco, birria Mac and cheese taco, and chili belly taco. We also had the birria egg roll and elote - all really yummy! It's a no frills taco restaurant and bar, but a good option in the neighborhood.

So good!! I placed an order online for pickup and it was ready within 5 minutes. I got the carne asada taco, chicken taco, and the chicken & steak taco. All so flavorful and tender meat! Steak was my favorite. There's seating inside too but I took mine to go. Def would go back !

Tacos were "ok"...not the best I've had. Fried Rice was very good Yellow rice was dry. Elotes would have been very good but it was burnt. Drinks were good! Service was subpar. Good spot just to grab something quick with friends.

The food is amazing but the customer service is horrible. This was my first time at Taco Rock. I was not greeted when I walked in and nobody explained the concept of the restaurant. I had to figure out how to order food and drinks on my own. The bar tender in blue Milagro shirt had a horrible attitude. Some of the tacos on the menu were not available to order via kiosk. They closed the kitchen prior to the closing of the establishment. At the end of the night we were still sitting at our table waiting for boxes and one of the employees began picking up items that we were still working on or waiting for boxes for and throwing them away while there was an entire empty table filled with trash that he could have cleaned prior to our table and growing away items that we were not working on. The overall customer service experience was trash. Great food though!

ordered food via order pad, paid for it, waited and waited. Staff claimed there was no record of the order. Staff told me they could not resolve the issue. Had to dispute the credit card transaction.

Upon my first visit to Taco Rock, home of the Blue Corn Tortilla, I was immediately struck by the fast-paced and busy yet inviting atmosphere. The music, seating area, and bar with TVs created a nice vibe that added to the overall experience. This place offers a wide variety of Traditional Mexican street tacos and classic Tex Mex street food. During my visit, I had the opportunity to sample a range of dishes including land and sea, macha shrimp, carne asada, shake down shrimp, rockfish, rice, and beans. Each dish was not only delicious but also came in generous portion sizes. I was impressed by the daily specials offered at the restaurant. One of the highlights of my visit was the drinks, which were expertly crafted and quite strong. The bartenders were amazing and contributed to the lively atmosphere of the place. I appreciated the unique system in which you go to a machine to purchase your own tacos and receive a buzzer to pick them up. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Taco Rock and will definitely be returning in the future. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Mexican street food and great drinks.

I've visited taco rock a few times now and it was just as good as the first. It's located close to the Rosslyn metro station and easy to get to on foot. I came for lunch with coworkers most recently. Service is straight forward, you order at the counter or the bar and then given a buzzer to pickup your food from the counter once you get buzzed. Space is good, they have both bar seating and seats by booths or stand alone chairs. They have common staples as well as specialty tacos. I ordered the carne asada, jerk chicken, and double duce. All of which were delicious. A coworker got some Mexican style corn on the cobb which looked pretty good. All in all good things from this

Stopped by on a Saturday with my wife and daughter. We ordered at the kiosk as no one really takes your order. The prices are pretty good for the portion size you get. The food came out hot and ready. Overall it's a cool spot. There is nothing really amazing. The food could use more flavor to me. The soup is HUGE and comes with multiple things inside from corn, to meat, noodles, etc. If I'm in the area I'd stop by if I had a taco craving.

Crazy variety of tacos here both from toppings to the taco shells themselves. We tried a variety but the birria and puffy beef were some of my faves. I'll admit, I'm not usually a corn tortilla fan but the tacos with the blue corn tortilla were also delicious. The elote was definitely a crowd favorite and the Mexican fried rice was good but heavy - it could've been a meal all on its own really. They have ordering kiosks and then you pick up your food at the counter so minimal service interaction but overall positive experience.

Great food on a first time visit. I got 3 different classic tacos and they were ALL good. Nice presentation and great flavors all around! So difficult to pick a favorite taco today. I went with the Barbacoa, the Carne Asada and the El Gringo tacos. I would suggest getting this just to taste something different. I was warmly greeted by the bartender and she placed my order from the bar while I watched the TVs on the wall and tried to memorize the menu. Music was great and not too loud. Next time I will take a moment to sit and enjoy the vibe of this place.

Ambiance: (5/5) Really liked all the seating. There is bar style, high tables, and outdoor starting. Price: (4/5) Prices are averaged for the area. Food: (4/5) The shrimp tacos were really good. The sauces they have on the side are a must with the tacos. You need at least 3 tacos to be full. I would have preferred to eat the nachos while dining in as they got soggy by the time I had a chance to eat them. Service: (4/5) Food comes out at a decent pace.

Salty Taco Rock? I've enjoyed Taco Rock for years --living just up the street in Clarendon it's easy to order and pop down and grab the take out. They do a great job of making the take out experience frictionless and their food over the years has been consistently good...especially their rice and beans! That said, I was surprised to bite into a Cauliflower taco I ordered tonight and witness only 1 piece of cauliflower versus the 2 they used to provide inside their yummy tacos. And worse, the rock N bowl w/veggies entree was so salty it wasn't edible. Why do restaurants think "more salt" to the dish makes it more delicious? It's just the opposite. I called and spoke with Asia who offered to replace the dish and cook the new one with no added salt. Yet, that second dish was still overly salted (guac and salsa was on the side so that should not impact the sodium levels) and was difficult to eat. Was it the rice? The beans? Doubt it since I usually love their rice 'n beans. Was it the way they cooked the veggies? Hard to say but I've noted going forward I need to stick to tacos (it's in their name!) and avoid entrees such as Rock N (Salty) Bowl w/veggies.

I absolutely love Taco Rock! I've been to their Alexandria location a handful of times but checked out the Roslyn location today. Drinks and food are always great! Love their HH food at the bar, and $6 margs are a classic! Bartenders are nice and the atmosphere is a vibe at both locations.

Food is amazing I tried the birra tacos, Birra Ramen and the Cuban sandwich the birra was well Season very flavorful and the pull pork on the sandwich was tender and juicy would def come back

I did a takeout order for 3 tacos. Lobster taco was supreme. Nice and full it was pricey but so good. The rockfish taco was nice and crunchy and tasty. Lastly the carne asada was good as well overall my tacos was a 10/10. Food was ready quick. The place was cute and clean. Nice lighting and for a Thursday night busy most people were doing take out though. I would definitely suggest this place to friends

Weird rock'n'roll-themed taco place with more bar vibes than restaurant vibes and a massive 4-screen wall showing non-stop (mostly 90s) music videos. Came here after seeing a family theater show at the Kennedy center. It was a bit of a weird pick for 5 adults and 4 kids under the age of 10, but it mostly worked. The tacos were good, small and simple in a classic street-tacos way. I had the blackened salmon, grouper and ahi tuna. The salmon was better than the other two and none of them really knocked my socks off. We had two people with significant allergies and it was somewhat hard to make that happen. You do all your ordering through an iPad app and finding somebody to talk to wasn't as easy as I'd wish. After talking about seafood and peanut allergies, we basically landed on chicken tortilla soup and nachos being the only things that worked. The nachos were enormous and (in line with the rest of the food) did a good job of being yummy, but more bar food than anything else.

Truthfully I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but these tacos were amazing. The carne asada was my personal favorite but they have a lot of fun tacos too like the California club as well as an amazing birria taco. Queso was great and the Spanish rice was to die for, different then any others I have. This place makes Mexican food a favorite to me now. Casual place to eat, order at the front and pick it up makes it great for an anytime meal. Pro tip- they also have amazing strawberry watermelon juice

Ordered two puffy tacos to go. They just placed a few whole hot Cheetos (one on one taco, two small ones on the other) on the taco, instead of the crumbles I'm used to. Not the same experience lol It tasted okay overall, just not as good as my last experience at the Annandale location.

I'm a big fan of Taco Rock - this is the perfect lunch spot whenever I have coworkers in town and we want to go somewhere slightly nicer than the other fast causal spots in Rosslyn. I've enjoyed all the tacos I've tried here. And even if the tacos aren't great, you can douse them in one of their delicious sauces anyway!!! The churros are also excellent and surprisingly fresh, with the perfect amount of crispiness. It can get a bit crowded during lunch time on weekdays but I've never had an issue finding a table. Highly recommend Taco Rock if you're in the Rosslyn area.

Great lunch spot near my work - my co worker and I sat at the bar and had lunch margs and I had the floutas and Mexican fried rice - loved my meal. As it's so convenient I will definitely be back again. They offer one of my favorite flavors of Marg prickly pear which isn't always easy to find. And tons of fun taco flavors. Service was friendly and quick- no complaints! They churn out food super fast especially accommodating for the business lunch rush.

If you don't know, my timeline is filled with FOOD (and an occasional twerk)!! So when I saw that this taco spot had a grilled cheese Birria sandwich, I returned!! Yep...I reviewed them before. LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @tacorock_ . Location Reviewed: 1501 Wilson Blvd., Arlington V.A. . Menu includes: Tacos, Specialty Tacos, Burritos, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Nachos, Empanadas, Tortas, Breakfast Tacos/Burritos, Churros, Craft sodas, a Full Bar, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Flamin Crusted Poppers (Hot Cheeto crusted jalapeño poppers, with Mexican cheese $9).STAMP!! Spicy HOT, cheesy, crunchy, YES!! Their Elote (with flamin crust, Queso fresco, aioli, , & Tajin $4). STAMP!! Smoky, spicy, buttery!! Their Apple Churros (with caramel, & powdered sugar $7). STAMP!! Soft on the inside, sweet, & warm!! Their 2 Empanadas (a beef empanada, & chicken empanada both with cheese & green salsa dip $5). LIKE THAT!! Their Classic Tacos- The Al Pastor Taco (with pork shoulder, charred pineapple, salsa, onion, cilantro, & radish $3.50). STAMP!! Flavorful, meaty, tasty!! The Pollo Taco (with grilled chicken, avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, & radish $3.50). STAMP!! Fresh, well seasoned, delicious!! Their Specialty Tacos- The Blackened Salmon Taco (with charred corn relish, Queso fresco, cilantro, & avocado salsa $4.50). STAMP!! Plentiful, hearty, scrumptious!! The Smash Burger Taco (with a beef patty, special sauce, pickles, lto, & cheese $4.50). LIKE THAT! A Big Mac on a tortilla! Their Birria Grilled Cheese (with beef Birria, cheese, bacon, & consumé $12). STAMP!! GET THIS!! Trust me!! That's it. Their Fountain Drinks (Pineapple Papaya, Mango Lemonade, & Cucumber Lime $3 a cup). STAMP!! All of these HIT!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Music: YouTube-BYB 4/11/95 . Recommendations: Any Taco, those churros, the corn, the poppers, & that grilled cheese!!

First timers here -- we came because we were recommended by our server (Ashton) at another fine Cordero establishment -- Carbonara. We got six different tacos -- and all were fabulous! The very busy kitchen clearly pays close attention to all of their ingredients. The chicken in the Colonel Sanders taco was done beautifully! The fish and shrimp in the seafood tacos were done to perfection as well. Really love that the tacos themselves are thin blue corn tortillas that do not compete with their fillings, but simply highlight them. Super impressed with the staff as well. As first timers, we were not familiar with the system. But three different staffers approached at various times to happily walk us through the process. Staff was continually cleaning and checking on all the customers. The open kitchen was bustling, and we watched as they did a mid-prep cleanup. Overall, totally impressive! Cannot wait to come back!

Not sure why I decided to order ramen at a taco place but a friend recommended it so I thought I'll give it a try. I wouldn't call it "ramen"... it's more like spicy beef "noodle" soup and it turned out better than I expected! The noodles were a bit overcooked but the beef was quite tasty and tender. Could use a bit less salt and it'll be way better! Generous portion.

My sister raved about this place. The food wasn't bad but I've had better. The drinks even better. The service was pretty slow although there weren't 10 people in the restaurant. An appetizer ordered when we placed our drink came out after our meals were served. I'm not so sure Id made the hour drive to go back.

There are several Taco Rocks. Very much recommend. Price for tacos is great for quality and quantity. Elote corn best. Mixed drinks very clever and great.

I was sadly disappointed by choosing this spot, it's not it....social media definitely pumped this spot up for nothing. Food was about a 5 out of 10. I had ordered the nachos and added chicken on top, not bad. I was more disappointed about my street corn being overly salty that I had to return. I replaced with the Mexican rice and that too was disappointing. Maybe I chose the wrong items to try. But be aware, sitting is pretty limited. Sadly I watched so many families walk in after us and had to turn around. So definitely keep that in mind if planning to go on a Saturday night as we did. Also, Taco Rock is self served....you place your order at counter then given a buzzer to alert you when your order is ready. If you want to order drinks, you have are to place order at bar area. I personally didn't try any drinks because the spot was already crowded enough to try to make my way over to bar area.

Ordered a chicken burrito and it was really good, large and decent price. Service was quick. Decent queso.

Just an average taco spot for me. I tried their shrimp tacos (wrapped in lettuce instead of tortilla) and their fried oyster tacos. They were good, but nothing to rave about. I prefer Taco Bamba. Anyway, there is patio seating and a full bar.

Great for happy hour and margaritas. Not the best margarita nor the best tacos we've had but would come back specially for the margaritas if I'm back in the area. The place is also super casual so know that if you're going. I know some people like more of a vibe.

TLDR: wouldn't recommend this place unless you just wanna drink. I'm not sure if I just went on an off day but my experience wasn't great. I ordered the lengua taco and the ahi tuna taco. The lengua wasn't cooked through and had a lot of pink on the inside, and the tuna was slightly more fishy than I'm comfortable with eating. Their saving grace were their drinks, the margaritas are great but be sure to upgrade your tequila! The rail is worse than Jose. The restaurant is self serve so can't really say anything about service. And the ambiance was ok, it wasn't anything worth reviewing.

I love this taco spot. So, the service here is always amazing. I love the bartenders, the line cooks and the servers. They always greet you and ensure that you're well taking care of. I enjoy coming inside of here because it's always clean. They have outdoor seating during the spring and summer seasons. It's always clean in here. So, for the food it never misses! The tacos are always freshly made, the rice is delicious, the chips and dip amazing! I can eat here everyday seriously! They have music playing and just great vibes.

I usually go to the Alexandria location but was in the area and decided to drop in for drinks. Unfortunately I don't think I will be returning as the bar staff weren't as friendly and the drinks weren't as strong. However, the ceviche was just as phenomenal and fresh per usual. I'm glad the food aspect didn't disappoint . & though this destination has outdoor seating I love the feel and ambiance of the Alexandria restaurant more.

All three dishes were delicious. They might taste a bit salty for Korean palates, but still enjoyable. It's definitely something I would recommend to others. Additionally, the staff were all very friendly.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Taco Rock as I've dined here about three times over the past two years. It is a casual Mexican restaurant, with ordering on a tablet at the front and you pick up a device that will buzz when your food is ready. Food is prepared relatively quickly. I've ordered tacos (in a blue shell), quesadillas, and burritos here before. The tacos are kind of expensive but the quesadillas and burritos are priced reasonably. Service is really minimal and you seat yourself and get your own drinks. There are a variety of sauces to choose from on the side. Overall, I enjoy coming here and will continue to do so in the future for casual dining of Mexican food.

Had Taco Rock for dinner since I am staying around the corner while visiting. It was a party of 3 and I did Birria Rolls, the others did flautas along with guacamole. The service was fast, the tables clean, and food hot and fresh. The flautas were the perfect consistency and not super spicy. The Birria was well cooked, not fatty, and the sauce was the best blend of flavor and spicy. The inside seating is nice but a bit tight, it is a small location though. It is not too loud with music and they have multiple TVs showing sports or music videos. I was over super happy with the food and experience.

Love this place! Took my godsons, who are picky eaters, here when they visited during their spring break. They loved the corn and nachos. The tacos and margarita were all mine which were very tasty. Will be a repeat customer.

Taco Rock is one cool spot! Came here with 2 of my girlfriends on a Friday night. It was the perfect spot for a girls night out. Good food, drinks were amazing, service was on point, and the overall vibe was cool and trendy. The three of us sat at the bar and tried a number of different tacos and apps. We started off with the queso, which was prob the only thing that wasn't amazing. Was a little bland and a bit thinner than I like my queso. We also started with the empanadas. They come with two...1 pork and one beef. I was a fan of both. Nice crispy shell with plenty of yummy filling and a tasty green sauce for dipping. For drinks... we went with the classics margarita They were nice and strong and didn't taste like straight sour mix. We also tried the Mexican mojito, which is made with tequila! Good quality drinks that weren't terribly pricey. As for the tacos...we tried at least 8 of them. We started off grabbing 1 taco per person and realized we were getting full pretty quickly but still wanted to try more. So we started splitting 1 taco amongst the 3 of us. It was genius!! The Birria is a must try. Loved everything about this place! We will definitely be back for another girls night out.

We had a really weird experience tonight at Taco Rock-- first, when we entered, we were not greeted, and we weren't sure how to order. We finally saw the tablets in the back of the restaurant, and assumed that was the way. After ordering food, we wanted some drinks and sat down at the bar with our buzzers. The bar was empty. It took five minutes for the bartender to get to us because she was chatting with someone, and then she told us we couldn't eat the food we ordered on the tablets at the bar. We thought it was pretty strange that we couldn't eat there given that it's not obvious that you can/should order at the bar. The back of the house also lost the ticket for one of our orders and we had to wait quite awhile to get our food. Bad and unwelcoming experience overall

This is my neighborhood taco spot. They have a good size menu. They also have happy hour until 7pm, I believe. What I like about the menu is that you can do infusion food or regular tacos. The best part is that they actually have a good salsa bar. With salsa that is actually spicy. The drinks are amazing, the mango one with tequila is the best one. If you order the birra taco it comes with consume. If you want to be more healthy you can order your tacos in lettuce instead of tortilla. There's only street parking and it's metered. I would recommend walking over if you're in the area. The best taco spot in Rosslyn.

Came to visit Washington DC decided to eat at this establishment. The owner Anthony was 100% rude. I brought my girlfriend with me and he just kept on putting me down front of her telling me this is a lot of food for skin guy like you. If this is how he runs a business truly truly mind blown that it's still running a good friend of mine recommended this restaurant, and I will never come back. The atmosphere is great. The bartenders are awesome but the owner that something else food is outstanding.

Delicious food Nice service Good ambiance I love this place I recommend this place

I love that this location is within walking distance from Rosslyn station. It's great for those of us who don't have cars. This was my first time trying Taco Rock and it did not disappoint. These aren't your average tacos. They come with some pizazz and flavor. You will be leaving very full! My favorite tacos were the birria tacos and the shrimp taco. The guacamole on top of the birria tacos is like icing on a cake, seriously. The shrimp taco is essentially, shrimp tempura with a nice touch of heat (I recommend if you like it a little spicy). The blackened salmon wasn't anything to rave about but it was still pretty good. The inside of the restaurant was pretty spacious. My cousin and I went on a Monday at 4pm and there was plenty of seating available. The Rock n Roll theme is very evident when looking at the decor and watching the two huge screen tv screens that showcase back to back old school rock music videos. Even if you're not a high rock n roll fan, you'll definitely be able to recognize some songs lol. Taco Rock is a pretty solid taco spot if you want a break from your usual. I look forward to going back again and trying a different set of tacos!

The food was amazing. 10/10 Experience. Service was nice and quick Highly reccommend the Ahi Tuna Tacos, They're nice and savory for people who love those savory foods.

Solid taco shop for lunch. A good step above Chipotle and a step below anything you'd call super fancy. I got a taco bowl with chicken. It was well-garnished with corn, avocado, a nice helping of black beans, tomato, and lettuce. The shell bowl was a little flaky/brittle but tasted good. Left me satisfied, though not something I'd have on my must-go-back-for-more list. They have a dimly lit interior with music playing, so that could be a fun vibe for dine-in.

They have a huge menu of specialty tacos. All were delicious. I wish they were a little bigger! Once you order the tacos are made quickly and consistently. We went there just after dinner rush and they were slow to clean up dirty tables and food/drinks left behind by other customers.

Good, quick, and easy! We ordered the taco salad, which was SO GOOD and huge! The burrito was phenomenal with chicken. The quesadilla gave this place 4 stars instead of 5 because it was tiny for the price and was flavorless. The inside was a little dirty so the place could use a little TLC. We will be returning though! Great neighborhood spot for Rosslyn.

Yum! I love the variety of options here. I've never had an ahi tuna taco or thought about it! The empanadas were great, flaky crust & soft/flavorful insides, both the steak & chicken were equally delicious. My favorite taco was the Birria with the consumme. Definitely ordering that again next time. The salsas/hot sauces were fantastic. The habanero was spicyyyy, like that addictive spicy that you can't stop even when you know you should The tomatillo salsa was yum too. This is great spot to meet friends or a group as you order individually at the bar or on the menu screens and pick up your order. Fountain drinks and water are self serve and they have a nice bar also. I got a terrible pic that does not do it justice, but I'll be back and update it!!