New neighborhood taqueria, serving tacos and craft cocktails in Adams Morgan. Corn for the tortillas is nixtamalized in- house, stone- ground, and pressed to order. Focused on maintaining the original recipes- no frills, just delicious food. Open for private heated patio seating in the rear.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1792 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 481-0048
Website: http://taqueriaallado.com/
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Reviews
Mathilda Smith
Nice restaurant in Adams morgan, the food was prepared and brought quickly. The tacos were 4.75$, and they were simple but good. I believe the meat tacos were better than the vegan ones, especially the carnitas and chicken tacos.
The staff was amiable and responsive, it was a quite nice dinner.
… moreThe staff was amiable and responsive, it was a quite nice dinner.
Connor Rennels
I visited here for a lunch break and was blown away! This is an amazing little taco shop that I highly recommend visiting with your friends.
The menu is very simple and very affordable. The tacos are like 4.75 each and there’s a large variety of meat options. They also had quite an extensive drink menu.
I ordered the quesabirria tacos, and they were phenomenal. It came out piping hot, and was really tasty. The consommé was strong but didn’t completely overpower the natural flavors of the meat. The shell held together the whole time and didn’t make a mess in my hands. I was also very impressed with the two dollar salsa, it had a little bit of a kick to it which was a nice surprise.
My service was really fast and all of the servers were extremely polite. The interior of the restaurant is super cool, especially the huge hole in the wall that allows people watching. I really enjoyed the small parts of the experience two, like the tile tables and the weaved chip baskets. They also had plenty of seating options, including some seats on the outside of the bar.
This is one of my new favorite spots in D.C and I can’t recommend it enough!
… moreThe menu is very simple and very affordable. The tacos are like 4.75 each and there’s a large variety of meat options. They also had quite an extensive drink menu.
I ordered the quesabirria tacos, and they were phenomenal. It came out piping hot, and was really tasty. The consommé was strong but didn’t completely overpower the natural flavors of the meat. The shell held together the whole time and didn’t make a mess in my hands. I was also very impressed with the two dollar salsa, it had a little bit of a kick to it which was a nice surprise.
My service was really fast and all of the servers were extremely polite. The interior of the restaurant is super cool, especially the huge hole in the wall that allows people watching. I really enjoyed the small parts of the experience two, like the tile tables and the weaved chip baskets. They also had plenty of seating options, including some seats on the outside of the bar.
This is one of my new favorite spots in D.C and I can’t recommend it enough!
Arjun Trivedi
Nice Mexican food and just adjacent to our hotel too! Loved the food, drinks and festive atmosphere here! Definitely a place I would like to come back to. BTW their Tamarind Margaritas are great!!
… moreAnthony Previte
Excellent taco place in an excellent neighborhood.
Came here during peak rush hour in D.C. The tacos and drinks were both awesome. I highly recommend the beef quesobirria taco specifically – mine was fantastic. Also recommended to sit by the window as you eat and engage in some top-notch people-watching; the vibe in this neighborhood is very cool and busy.
… moreCame here during peak rush hour in D.C. The tacos and drinks were both awesome. I highly recommend the beef quesobirria taco specifically – mine was fantastic. Also recommended to sit by the window as you eat and engage in some top-notch people-watching; the vibe in this neighborhood is very cool and busy.
Parker Goodfellow
I know I’m basic, and I have embraced the basic culture in my search for fantastic tacos.
Of all the taco stands in all the world, this one is at the top of my list.
The drinks are varied, creative, well presented, and delicious.
The atmosphere is eccentric and laid back, metal chairs and basic wood tables over finished concrete floor, the walls and ceilings decorated and painted in vibrant colors.
The garage door style window at the front with the people watching bar to sit at is incredible on a warm admo night.
And the food is just beyond perfect. The elote is on point, grilled perfectly, topped with the traditional cojita and creama, and all their tacos are fire. My favorites are the al pastor and lengua, but the chicken and pork based ones are equally delicious. Served on a corn tortilla, Street style with onions, Cilantro, reddish, and lime, with sides of their hot sauces, just perfection. Will and do go again and again. 10/10, woukd recommend!
… moreOf all the taco stands in all the world, this one is at the top of my list.
The drinks are varied, creative, well presented, and delicious.
The atmosphere is eccentric and laid back, metal chairs and basic wood tables over finished concrete floor, the walls and ceilings decorated and painted in vibrant colors.
The garage door style window at the front with the people watching bar to sit at is incredible on a warm admo night.
And the food is just beyond perfect. The elote is on point, grilled perfectly, topped with the traditional cojita and creama, and all their tacos are fire. My favorites are the al pastor and lengua, but the chicken and pork based ones are equally delicious. Served on a corn tortilla, Street style with onions, Cilantro, reddish, and lime, with sides of their hot sauces, just perfection. Will and do go again and again. 10/10, woukd recommend!
James Leong – Realtor Associate – KW
Pretty simple menu, but it’s really good. We had the Hurache, tacos, and the shrimp ceviche and a side of rice and beans. The inside has maybe a little more than a handful of tables, but as you walk to the back, what looks to be an outdoor area. They have converted it with awnings and heaters, so it feels like you are indoors. The freshly made tortilla chips and the two different types of salsa are really good. Be careful. The red salsa can be a little hot for some, but if you like heat like me, you keep going back to it.
The menu is jot extensive like some other Mexican places, so no burritos or tamales, but what they do offer should be filling enough for you. We came on a Friday night, and it was pretty busy, but there luckily was no wait.
… moreThe menu is jot extensive like some other Mexican places, so no burritos or tamales, but what they do offer should be filling enough for you. We came on a Friday night, and it was pretty busy, but there luckily was no wait.
Liam B
I found these tacos good but not great. The campechano and suadero tacos were decent, but the fish taco was clearly not fried to order and the al pastor was quite dry. However, I really liked the tetela and margaritas, the space was well designed and inviting, and service was friendly.
… moreKyle Goodman
We were visiting some friends in DC and were starving after parking the car. Our friend recommended this taqueria and they could not have been more correct. The vibe inside is bright and fun with beautiful art adorning the walls. There are two seating areas, one inside and the other is semi-open air.
We ordered margaritas, one spicy and the other frozen, that were perfect for the hot summer day. The difference between tacos was the protein present. I went with two different styles of pork and one beef. All of them were delicious and gave us the fuel for a whole lot of walking.
… moreWe ordered margaritas, one spicy and the other frozen, that were perfect for the hot summer day. The difference between tacos was the protein present. I went with two different styles of pork and one beef. All of them were delicious and gave us the fuel for a whole lot of walking.
J J
I just ordered 5 Quesabirria tacos along with 4 Al pastor tacos via Grub Hub. The dixie cup of au jus provided for the Quesabirria tacos was absolutely pathetic.
… moreJeff Hough
I was hungry for a taco and then was walking near this place. Stopped in and ordered their best taco and it did not disappoint. Flavors were bright and vibrant and the price was right. If you’re in the mood for a taco, this is the right place to get a good fix.
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