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Don Taco

4.5
4.5
271 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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Don Taco is a 2 floor restaurant and Tequila Bar that offers a bar and TV's on both floors and is a great spot to enjoy some amazing tacos and small plates. Its also a nice little spot to enjoy some of the amazing nightlife in Old Town, Alexandria.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Restaurant Hours: Mon. - Sun. 11:00 am-2:00 am Upstairs Bar Hours:

  • Phone number

    (703) 518-8800

  • Website

    http://www.dontacova.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Mike Cordero

  • Private party facilities

    We would be happy to book a private party for you and your guests! We have ample space in our upstairs bar on the 2nd floor for almost any occasion, whether it be a birthday, anniversary, retirement, company happy hour, private meeting and more! Please note that a private party consists of 12 or more guests and will require prior arrangements to be made with management.

  • Private party contact

    Jon Rennich, Owner or Tracey Diederich, GM: (703) 518-8800

  • Location

    808 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

  • Neighborhood

    Alexandria

  • Cross street

    On King St. between Alfred St. and Columbus St.

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available throughout Old Town, and there are plenty of public lots and parking garages nearby as well.

  • Public transit

    King St. Metro

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 271 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. MomWifeAttorney

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food. Top notch margaritas, queso and tacos. Friendly service but a bit inattentive. Definitely a lot of buzz about the place.

  2. Ables

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ran about ten minutes late for our reservation (party of 8), but they gratefully were able to hold our table for us (it was a week night). Food was delicious. We sought this restaurant out for its gluten free menu items (for my brother). Dessert is not to be missed! Most impressive--service was phenomenal. Our waiter, Giovanni, missed nothing. As a former server myself, I really appreciated his attention to detail and recognized exceptional service. Truly one of the best meals out that I've enjoyed in a long time.

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Nice Friday night drinks spot. Will be back.

  4. VanessaO

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great food. Very clean restaurant. Plus it's got the best taco menu I've ever seen.

  5. JayI

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I loved my tacos and $8 margs! It was just what I needed. The churro bites weren’t my favorite, but it didn’t take away from the experience one bit.

  6. JillK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fun menu, absolutely fantastic jalapeño margarita and great service including putting up with separate checks for a party of 9!

  7. RayH

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks and tacos! Loved the Blue Fin Tuna taco!

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sat upstairs. Low key. Not terrible vegetarian options.

  9. shoppergirl

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The table for 5 needs some work. The long bench is very narrow. We would have sat upstairs but it's more like a sports bar. That said, the food was very good and the service was excellent. We will return.

  10. loris

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alex waited on us and he did an excellent job! Corn, salad, tacos & quesadillas were fresh & great. Will definitely be back

  11. BrettR

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The tacos are awesome here. I really like the bulgogi and the carne asada tacos. The nachos are excellent and the empanadas are sublime. Great spot for street-ish Mexican fare.

  12. Steve

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Bathrooms need a good cleaning, but otherwise a frequent stop for us in Alexandria. Food is always good.

  13. JoshGibson

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Menu and food were outstanding.

  14. nycpogo

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2019

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    There were apparent inconsistencies to the food this time. Dined here before it wad fab... Dined here a few nights ago, ordered the same items and it not good. Might come in for a drink... But not eat again.

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Good food, great service, and good prices, I thought the empanadas were awesome! The Don Taco Special is very delicious...a great experience...

  16. JenV88

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for a quick brunch - the value of the drinks is very good. Also nice that the menu is a la carte.

  17. Mike

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Tacos. Period.

  18. wxman

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Interesting variety of small tacos, decor is rustic

  19. Sabb

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My daughter and I went to have lunch there. The ambien was very nice quiet and the right temperature. We order QUESO which it was not very impressive, I had tried other much better. The food otherwise was so good, I had the eggs benedicto and were cooked right and my daughter 3 tacos and she really enjoyed them. I definitely will recommend Don Taco.

  20. ParrisB

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    We enjoyed a great brunch. This was our first time at this restaurant which was recommended by a few friends. I had the breakfast tacos and enjoyed the bacon one the least. Overall, the tacos were solid and I couldn’t help but get the pomegranate skirt steak — DELICIOUS!! My wife had the breakfast burrito and the crepe desert. Solid stuff. First time having a MANMOsa too, it was decent. We will return during regular doing and see if it joyous consumption continues.

  21. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I love this place for dinner. But my rating is for their brunch. The bunch was just ok. I probably wouldn’t go again for brunch. Definitely try for dinner!

  22. VictoriaO

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed my dinner and drinks here. The place was cozy and the ambiance was fun.

  23. DanE

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Love this place. The food is delicious! Service is usually great, this time it was not as good. Overall, still one of my favorite places to eat.

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    It was very tasty and reasonably priced.

  25. PamelaD

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was outstanding. Tacos were very small.

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    The food was so good!! Definitely going back soon!

  27. phillylocal

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasty tacos delicious margaritas and hot churros—we will come back!

  28. ScottC

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food

  29. dmvfoodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place! Stopped here for brunch on a Sunday morning and it was perfect. Seated right away (with reservation), server was so nice and our food came out fast and it was delicious!

  30. caw3

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don Taco never disappoints. It’s a favorite place to take friends and family that are visiting. The service is always excellent and the food/drink is outstanding.

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Walter is a great host. We went back in December and it was even better.

  32. JerseyFoodie704

    New York Area

    79 reviews

    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were seated in the upstairs dining area, which was nice. We had the $5 margarita special, and ordered a bunch of tacos. The food was brought out remarkably quickly. We loved the Bubba Gump and the Dilly Dilly and the Bulgogi although a little salty for us. Other favorites include the fried avocado and the cauliflower tempura. We didn't care for the Al Pastor at all, and the spicy 'shroom was just okay as was the pomegranate skirt steak. The corn on the cob was tasty but should have had grill marks. All in all, we can recommend it. Did I mention the $5 margaritas?

  33. Jenn

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved the tacos and guacamole was good. I feel like chips and salsa should be brought to the table for free, not an extra charge. 2 margaritas, couple tacos, and 1 order of guacamole was like $65!

  34. DS2014

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a GREAT find! Delicious food, great drinks, and atmosphere. Definitely another 'go to' restaurant in our area.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great street tacos!

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time, great bartender! Food was good as always!

  37. lrSpringfield

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, friendly and attentive service, attractive atmosphere. This was my second visit and I would go back again!

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Between 3 of us we had 7 different types of tacos + a rice bowl. No complaints an any of the food! We had several food allergies/sensitivity and the server ensured nothing had these items. Server was on top of refills and asked how our food was when food wasn’t shoved in our mouths so We could actually answer :) Thanks!!!

  39. DAFCP

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good consistent food.

  40. Scott

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good. Had the burrito special.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Don Taco does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Don Taco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 518-8800.

Don Taco is rated 4.5 stars by 271 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Cross street

    On King St. between Alfred St. and Columbus St.

  • Neighborhood

    Alexandria

  • Hours of operation

    Restaurant Hours: Mon. - Sun. 11:00 am-2:00 am Upstairs Bar Hours:

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available throughout Old Town, and there are plenty of public lots and parking garages nearby as well.

  • Public transit

    King St. Metro

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Mike Cordero

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.dontacova.com/

  • Phone number

    (703) 518-8800

  • Private party facilities

    We would be happy to book a private party for you and your guests! We have ample space in our upstairs bar on the 2nd floor for almost any occasion, whether it be a birthday, anniversary, retirement, company happy hour, private meeting and more! Please note that a private party consists of 12 or more guests and will require prior arrangements to be made with management.

  • Private party contact

    Jon Rennich, Owner or Tracey Diederich, GM: (703) 518-8800

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