Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita lll

If you haven’t gone here and you live nearby, what are you doing? Amazing how good the vibes are for a counter service place- go here for dinner with your friends! Go on a date! Really just absolutely exceptional food, service, and atmosphere. The asada huarache had a thick made-in-house corn tortilla with grilled nopale (cactus) and a big whole piece of asada (steak)- nice hearty food on a cold day. Speaking of, the little hint of cinnamon in the atole de elote, a hot corn drink with milk kind of like hot chocolate if it were corn instead, was so cozy and I was delighted to find a cinnamon stick and corn pieces in the bottom of the cup. I will be back for those soups. And again in the summer. Excellent.

The food here is absolutely delicious! We tried the Pozole and Sopa de Pollo, and both were incredible. The flavors were rich, perfectly seasoned, and served hot and fresh. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and prepared with care. The service was warm and welcoming, with the staff making sure we felt right at home. Everything came out quickly, and the team was attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, making it a great spot to enjoy traditional Mexican comfort food. We’ve also been to their other location on Columbia Pike, and the quality is consistently excellent at both. Highly recommend if you’re craving real Mexican flavors done right! 🌮

Incredible Mexican food in Ballston! We had the crispy birria tacos, the carnitas tacos, a chicken quesadilla, and chips and guacamole. All were delicious with the crispy birria being a special standout. Great selection of soft drinks and friendly service. We will be back!

Our favorite tacos spot. Amazing tacos and opens really late (2AM) so it’s great for late night cravings. I always get the crispy birria and the lengua…so good.

I had 4 tacos amazing! 3 de cabeza (beef head meat Highly recommend for those that never had it its like pot roast but without the potatoes/carrots/celery) & 1 of carnitas (shredded pork). Im Tejano from the Southwest of the US. Its hard to find good tacos in DC unless you make them yourself. This is my go to for tacos, been here 4 times so far. I dont recommend the cheese dip nor the menudo, its not bad but its a different take from the Southwest. So if someone is to ask me where to get tacos around the DMV this place. there is 2 other locations i believe but I never been.

I've been to their other location across town a bunch and have always loved their food. I checked out the new location in Ballston and was impressed! I got the torta de milanesa de pollo and loved it!

This place is amazing! I ordered the Torta Cubana and it was absolutely the bomb—packed with flavor, perfectly grilled, and super satisfying. We came as a group of 11 people, and the staff handled everything smoothly. The service was quick and friendly, and the place had a great vibe—clean, welcoming, and just the right kind of cozy. Everyone in our group loved their food. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite. If you’re looking for real Mexican food in Arlington, Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita III is a must-visit. Can’t wait to come back!

Great spot for delicious and authentic tacos. The crispy birria taco is my fave, but I also love the al pastor and camaron tacos. Casual space inside, order at the counter and sit at a table with a number. Great as a late night spot too.

Two Haiku Review: In all, everything Is great from the service to The food to the vibe. They serve birria Ramen here! A bit salty but still worth a try.

Went on a snow day. Nothing seemed open but I was craving some Mexican food. Looked up some reviews and saw this place seemed to be packing the heat so off we went at around noon. The only people inside were workers who were shoveling snow. I ordered the burrito bowl with chicken and it was great. Flavor was plentiful and their hot sauce did not disappoint. Whewie. Price is right. Good amount of food- I barely finished half and I was famished. There's no alcohol though so the reviews about people coming in real late must be stoned or ending the night with some great late night snacks here. The chicken is dark meat btw. I chucked my health conscience out the window last week so whatever. You order at the front or at a kiosk. There's a QR code on the table for you to peruse bc the menu is heftier than I expected. I'd definitely be back. They bring the food out to you so make sure you tip for that. I usually never tip if it's self service but it wasn't the case here and I appreciated it bc the floors were wet from all the snow.

Tuesdays in Arlingtons on 9/30; of course tacos! Right in the middle of VA Square, I found out they do taco tuesday deals where all tacos are 15% off. So I ordered up a mix of proteins (tripa, lengua, carnitas, asada, mixto) on the Toast app and got them to go. They are packaged nicely with some cucumber, limes, onion/cilantro thrown in. Tacos are a bit small for the price but are seasoned and cooked nicely giving that Mexican street taco taste that I love. They've got other traditional Mexican street eats (burritos, quesadillas, tortas, sopes. etc.) and a large selection of desserts which are a hit here. Maybe I'll dabble in the other items on my next visit.

Don't Tortas yourself, just go get a taco! Ordered online for pickup which was super quick. I got the plantains and a veggie burrito. Both were good, the plantains were a good deal for the amount you got. I liked the inclusion of the cactus in the veggie burrito which I don't often see. Everything was well seasoned. Overall, would definitely go back if I was in the area.

Highly Recommended! (A-) Came in on a walk about, and easily ordered up three tasty Shrimp Tacos & a lime cooler. The atmosphere is minimal/industrial, but the service is top notch. The shrimp were grilled perfectly, jammed into corn tortilla with lots of toppings, and served with a great side of chipotle mayo. Easily devoured all 3. And definitely plan to return soon. Daily specials available. (15% off tacos on Tuesdays!!!!)

I came here at 1:30 am, surprisingly there were people here. The place is quite spacious, clean, and not too loud. I ordered a steak burrito bowl and a cheesy taco. Both were excellent and tasted great with the sauce. Will this place fill you up with huge portions like chipotle? Probably not, but it's fills you up just right and the ingredients are good quality. This place opens till 4am on the weekend, Now I know where to go when my fridge is empty and I'm hungry late at night.

This place is the best. Open late, delicious tacos, burrito bowls, and mexican rice. I've literally had nothing I didn't love. The vegetal tacos are marinated to perfection. If you are vegetarian, definitely try! (Also, the portion of nachos is enormous and enough for 2 if you have only a moderate appetite)

5 stars! Our favorite taco spot in the DMV for sure. This is their newest location and they are open late so if you need cheap late night food this is the spot. They have different deals each day which of course feature taco Tuesday. Our favorites: Al pastor, camarones (you get so many shrimp!), mixto, carnitas and birria Seating: there are a few outdoor tables that can fit larger groups and a number of tables inside for small or large groups. Vibes: super chill inside. No need to be dressed up. Parking: there is street parking and it is also close to the metro

Not bad at all. Randomly stumbled upon this spot. The chorizo burrito bowl was really really good. The elote was cooked well but not much flavor-- was hoping for more spicy kick or that mayo/butter flavor but it was mostly just the bland cheese. Horchata was okay - a bit on the watery side and I wasn't a fan of the after taste. It was quite small inside but had tables and a little market area and restrooms. Service was pretty quick considering limited number of staff.

This is where it's at for fresh late night grub!! Got in from BWI at 12am and really didn't want fast food .... Found this spot on Yelp under open now and saw id flagged it previously. It lived up to the hype - tacos were crash flavorful and authentic. The sope hit the spot. The girl at the cashier was VERY helpful. And we're on day two of eating the best chicken soup. Absolutely check them out.

This place was recommended to me by a friend who told me they make the best cheesy birria tacos. She wasn't kidding. The entire cheesy birria taco was fried (this was not a healthy lunch) and it was so good. I also ordered the carnitas taco which was equally as delicious. We had a side of guacamole (it had a lot of chunky onions in it, which isn't my fav but that's a personal preference!) and horchata to drink (also amazing). I finished lunch really full and really happy. I'll definitely return!

Summary- don't tell the white people who go to Taco Bamba but there's a better more authentic place in Mosiac From the outside, this place looks like a hole in the wall. In complete honesty this place is absolutely 100% better the Taco Bamba. The owners are from Mexico City. They make food like they would in La Ciudad or el DF. MENUDO on point TACOS- Taco Tuesday 3 bucks a taco with a better variety than any other place near it. More authentic flavors like they do street food. The menu is Legit and I endorses this place being a Mexican American who loves Mexican street food. Don't tell the gringos this place is here because they won't understand how good this place really is.

Hole-in-the wall counter-service Mexican spot with a large menu of authentic and incredibly delicious Mexican food The servers are very friendly, and the prices are very affordable, and portions are large I only have 2 critiques 1) They don't have publicly available water, so you need to ask at the counter every time you want to refill your cup of water 2) My friend got take-out here and had plastic in her food. I haven't experienced this here, but I would be remiss not to to mention it

They have a pretty large menu and tons of house made drinks and frozen fruit smoothie type things. It's also open late. I'll definitely be back here. The carne asada platter was on point. Delicious and filling and with so much variety. It had a large portion of grilled cactus, which was delicious, grilled green onion, and a grilled jalapeño (which to my surprise was hollowed out and stuffed with cheese). I'd definitely get it again. My friend got a shrimp taco (and said it was perfect) and a taco al pastor (and said it was greasy--but it looked good, and to me an al pastor should be a little greasy, so I'd try one if I went back).

6/5 for EVERYTHING - food quality, location, service, price. I found this hidden gem right near Virginia Square a couple months ago, and since then have gone 5+ times! The tacos are absolutely delicious and extremely authentic AND affordable. They load meat for $3-4 tacos, and you can get filled with 3 tacos. The flavor profiles are AMAZING - rich, full of flavor (my favorite is the pastor tacos with pineapple :)). Plus, the place is open until 2am daily and always has space. Definitely a dangerous spot as I find myself stumbling in around midnight :). So grateful for this place WOW.

I got 4 carne Asada tacos and the flavor was absolutely amazing I would highly recommend if you have tried this spot this is a must try feel like a lot of love was put into my meal the service was top notch loved how friendly and helpful the workers are there was my first time there and was very satisfied

Tacos were kindve small. Everything was really fresh. The vibes in the restaurant were very good. Chorizo taco was great, the chicken well seasoned. However the asada was not the best, and to me that should be the main taco meat that should be ranked high. The price is pretty expensive at $4, however they do have taco Tuesday for a dollar off. I would give them a 3.5

Only negative was price....10% added in DC....+ tip = YIKES Hip place close to Metro Lil more salt on chips

Super authentic tacos!! Really small tacos but packed with meat. I just wish they served sour cream in an easier to use fashion vs a packet. I liked the carne asada taco and the pollo was sooo good and super fresh! The chicken was cooked really well and super big pieces. This is a great late night spot.

The space at 3811 Fairfax Dr has been a revolving door of various fast casual businesses. After a visit to its current iteration: Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita III, I now hope this eatery is here to stay. Named and numbered like a Rocky film franchise, Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita serves a complete menu of authentic, flavor-packed Mexican fare. I've visited for both dine-in and take-out, and my favorite so far is the Asada Tortas. There's no frills, welcoming decor, and just good food.

My girlfriend and I have eaten at the original location of Tortas y tacos La Chiquita many times and have ordered takeout from this location a lot as well. But we decided to dine-in for once at this location to see what the service and ambience was like and we had a great experience. We ordered a lot of food - lengua, shrimp, carnitas, birria tacos, chicken flautas and birria consommé. Everything was amazing and reasonably priced. I tried their agua fresca de piña which was delicious and refreshing. This place is just always excellent. I'm glad they're expanding.

Maybe I went on an off night for them. I came by because a friend very very highly recommended it. I stopped by for two tacos and it took 10 minutes to get them. To me it seemed like a long time to wait to assemble two tacos. While I was waiting I noticed there was a plate of food ready to bring to a guest at a table and it just sat there the entire time I was waiting for my 2 tacos. I ordered a chicken taco and a beef taco, no cilantro. The flavor of both were very good but the beef taco had a very large piece of gristle in it, and a couple of smaller ones. I was bothered that the menu for many items has a range, for instance I was looking at the desserts. I think it would be better to just list each price individually. Parking is very hard to come by on that section of Fairfax, best to walk there. I'm going to say they probably had an off night but I don't feel compelled to go back.

Discovered this place while walking by in the area. 4.5/5. Food here is legit and service is very attentive in clearing away plates. Fast casual vibe with outdoor seating available. Highly recommend for a quick bite or takeout order. Ordered guac and chips, an array of tacos, side of consome (big portion for a side), and tres leches for dessert. Carne asada had good flavor and was definitely my favorite followed by the birria. Guac was fresh and creamy. Food was delicious at an affordable price point. Place looks unassuming but don't miss out folks!

YUMMYYYYYYY I CANT GET ENOUGH TACOS FROM HEREEEEEE ESPECIALLY ON TUESDAYS when each is only $3!!! It's dangerously well priced and delicious. My faves are: tripa, lengua, asada, birria and mixtos. Can't go wrong with anything you choose at this place. Staff is super friendly too!

Look. Everything here is great, food comes out fast, and the staff are super friendly. I've been going once a week since they opened, but I'm finally reviewing because I had the Birria ramen for the first time. It's just perfect. No notes.

We really loved the steak tacos, very flavorful, as well as the chicken tacos. We didn't care for the queseabirria, it was a bit too sweet. Definitely would come back for the steak tacos! We placed our order online and it was ready quickly. Nice sit down area inside and imported snacks!

Excellent - new Taco Tuesday spot. Tried a bevy of different types for the special prices that day ($3/per) and they were all excellent, but the crispy birria taco is just perfect. Shrimp tacos were a close second. Service was attentive even though it's primarily counter service. A fair amount of birria nachos for $15 but probably won't get this again. By that time we got to the bottom, many were floppy. Will return on a regular basis and try more things.

Third Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita location in the DMV? And it's a five minute walk from my place? Oop. I've had Tortas Y Tacos before at the Columbia Pike location and thought it was tasty and affordable (but a bit greasy). Somehow, this location's food is still so flavorful and filling but not as greasy? ASADA TORTA One of my favorite things here is definitely their asada torta. Each one comes with a good amount of well seasoned steak, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, onions, and a good amount of condiments. I liked that it's so filling and with good/fresh ingredients for a small price (like $11-12 for a torta?). It's also not too greasy and the torta is massive. I'm stuffed after eating one. It's dangerous having a Tortas Y Tacos so close by. It'll definitely be a go-to when I'm lazy and don't want to cook.

Place was hopping and busy. Music was great. Place was nicer than the pictures. Seats are leather-ish and comfortable. You order when you enter like a cafeteria and they give you a number. I liked that they had vitamin water! A margarita would have been better. But no alcohol. We ordered cheesy birra tacos with condiments, taco al Pasteur, lingua taco, asada sope, guacamole and chips, side of beans and cheese, and a torta cubano with extra lettuce. They served the guacamole and chips first which was great. The guacamole was amazing. Fresh and lots of flavor. The chips were good too- very crunchy. They could use a little more salt. Everything was really good, especially all the tacos. Flavorful. Good portions. The cubano torta is huge but just ok. Bathroom was clean but needs something on the walls. Service was great. They constantly came by and picked up dirty plates. Will definitely return to this fast casual place.

this place is so good!!! i got maybe the greatest quesadilla of my life here. it seems consistently busy with lots of people which makes sense considering the quality of the food. not too expensive and worth the money! they are also open very late which is nice if you need a late night snack. huge menu with lots of options also.

I love this place so much, they have amazing food! The employees are always friendly too! It is a great place to go after a long shift and eat/hang with your friends!

Excellent service and great tacos! My wife and I tried it for the first time yesterday, and we were pleased with the tacos. We are planning on returning to try the other dishes. The service was excellent. It was nice to experience excellent customer service from the young staff, which is sadly something you don't often experience.

This place is great. The food is shockingly good and the people are so nice. Try the quesadillas.

I got the torta with pollo and I really liked it! If you're already in Ballston and if you want a quick Mexican bite that's pretty good I'd go here. The horchata is nice as well and the guac was good though I thought the portion size was a bit too small

Decent mexican food. I tried some of the tacos and elote. Mixtas was my favorite. The carne and shrimp tacos were average. I wish they had more flavor. The restaurant itself is very cozy and has lots of seating space. Would order from here again!

Ordered takeout and items were missing and made incorrectly. I could have overlooked the made incorrectly part if any of it had been remotely tasty.. but the birria ramen [had corn & some mystery meat in addition to the fatty birria in it, no limes or radishes provided, tortillas were soaked in old grease & spit out immediately], asada burrito [no sour cream, meat was burnt] , milanesa torta [no jalapeños & burnt], chicharones [tasted old], tres leche cake [no strawberry glaze on top and not tasty] and churros [the crunchiest (in a baddd way) thing I've ever eaten]. Even the can of coke that was ordered was room temperature.. I have no idea how this place has good reviews, it was a complete waste of money and went directly in the trash.

Amazing cheesy birria tacos! We literally drink the consume. This place has become our go-to taco spot.

The food was ok but the customer service was terrible, there was a girl with the eyeglasses maybe she was having a bad day but you shouldn't treat customers like that!

We went to this place for takeout dinner but our experience was very disappointing the food wasn't great and the staff was rude.

I had the opportunity to try this gem out during a trip and was pleasantly surprised. The outside is unassuming but don't let that fool you. I had one of the best chicken quesadillas I've ever had and for an affordable price (for the area). I had it without any adjustments and some of the ingredients included were definitely different from what I am used to in a quesadilla but it all worked together. It was served with two delicious salsas and pickled jalapeños which were great but a little salty. All in all I would definitely go back to try more things on their menu when back in town.

Good asada torta! Very solid meal and quiet atmosphere. Clean place and good service. Definitely punches above what you'd expect from what you see on street/menu.

I don't know how you landed on this spot on Yelp, but if you're looking for good authentic Mexican food jot down the address and get here. The reviews and web site don't do it justice. It's spacious, has gracious staff, expansive menu and prices are on point. I live in Moco but work in Arlington and I'm coming back on the weekend with friends. It's that good.

Came for lunch. Fair prices, nice staff, good food. Place is casual and clean. I'll definitely be back.

Authentic Mexican which is hard to find in the DMV. It's our favorite and we go weekly. Great customer service, too. Eat in or take out.

Nice service. The new #1 in Ballston taco power rankings. They're the most authentic tacos and guess what - that means they taste the best. Who would've thought the most Mexican tasting tacos are the best. Also - Horchata machines. So good.

Great food at this location. Carry out was as ordered. Authentic food. Give it a try.

Fantastic, authentic tacos. Best in the DMV. Highly recommend the asada to start with

This place has really good pozole for a great price. Super flavorful, tons of pork. You can even get extra broth to stretch it out. So rich and delicious and way easier and better than making it at home. I like lots of veggie garnishes so I will often pick up extra radishes and maybe cabbage either from them or from the grocery store on the way home. Feeds me for several meals.

Insanely good, birria taco is the best I've ever had, dudes are chill as well, vibes are dope