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Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 514 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: (571) 257-7805
Website: https://order.toasttab.com/online/el-texano-new-514-south-van-dorn-street
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Reviews
Lord Edwin Carreon
My friend and I went here for dinner because we wanted some fried fish and fried shrimp tacos. Lots of places don’t have them, but this place does! I will say, I was disappointed in the tacos. The tortillas and toppings were perfect and fresh, however the fries shrimp and fish were mostly batter. Moreover the actual fish and shrimp were very little.
As for the chips, they’re thin and crispy, seasoned, and served room temperature, which is acceptable. The salsa was nice and tasted homemade. The guacamole was average. It definitely tasted like it was made a few hours ago because the dish was lime-forward.
The staff were nice. They were attentive and patient with us as we navigated the menu with some questions. The space is nice and bright, the booths made it feel cozier, however some of the upholstery on the seating is torn and patched by masking tape. It feels like a diner, which isn’t bad and appropriate for this price point. Next time, I’m trying the Birria tacos.
… moreAs for the chips, they’re thin and crispy, seasoned, and served room temperature, which is acceptable. The salsa was nice and tasted homemade. The guacamole was average. It definitely tasted like it was made a few hours ago because the dish was lime-forward.
The staff were nice. They were attentive and patient with us as we navigated the menu with some questions. The space is nice and bright, the booths made it feel cozier, however some of the upholstery on the seating is torn and patched by masking tape. It feels like a diner, which isn’t bad and appropriate for this price point. Next time, I’m trying the Birria tacos.
Ms. Crystal
The best hidden gems always have the best food, and this spot proves it! Great prices, chill atmosphere, and super friendly service. The food was so flavorful—fish tacos are a must and the margaritas hit just right.
We tried a few other menu items and everything was on point. Honestly, I almost don’t want to share this place because it feels like such a secret, but they deserve the love. I’ll definitely be back soon… and bringing friends!
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… moreWe tried a few other menu items and everything was on point. Honestly, I almost don’t want to share this place because it feels like such a secret, but they deserve the love. I’ll definitely be back soon… and bringing friends!
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SERGIO LUIS SALGADO FAJARDO
The food here is usually good, especially the tacos — those are definitely worth it. But the SALAD… absolutely not. The “grilled chicken” didn’t look like it had ever touched a grill; it felt more like something that came straight out of a pre-packaged bag. And the corn tasted like it came out of a can, which really took away from the whole dish.
The menu said it came with cheese, but there was no cheese anywhere on the plate.
Overall: the tacos are still great, but the salad was a total disappointment. I wouldn’t order it again.
… moreThe menu said it came with cheese, but there was no cheese anywhere on the plate.
Overall: the tacos are still great, but the salad was a total disappointment. I wouldn’t order it again.
Jerold Jacobs
The Birria meat and consommé is good and well seasoned but our Birria Quesadilla had little cheese and 2/3 quesa tacos had none at all which is not satisfactory. Guac was fair, a lot more tomato and onion than avocado.
… moreJose Garcia
ive seen this place being promoted on tiktok for their quesa tacos, and it definitely is worth the hype. I’ve dined in during their $5 margarita specials and had the quesa tacos, birria pupusa’s, and their birria pizza (my personal favorite).
Highly recommend the birria pizza and some margaritas, a very fun experience.
… moreHighly recommend the birria pizza and some margaritas, a very fun experience.
J G
Ordered carne asada to go and it was honestly terrible. The pupusa didn’t come with curtido or salsa roja, which is how it’s traditionally served. The beans tasted awful, and the dish was overpriced and incomplete. I spent $30 on this meal and didn’t even get basics like lime, and only received one tortilla. The carne asada tasted like nothing but beer I know beer can be used in a marinade, but it was completely unbalanced and lacked seasoning.
I will not be returning. The only decent thing here is the birria, but you can find better birria elsewhere. Not worth it. They also raise their prices every couple of months while the food quality stays low.
… moreI will not be returning. The only decent thing here is the birria, but you can find better birria elsewhere. Not worth it. They also raise their prices every couple of months while the food quality stays low.
Josselin Castro
First when we got there they gave us chips with salsa and the salsa was so well seasoned. It was honestly one of the best salsas I’ve had and the food was so good and well seasoned too!! I recommend to anyone who wants to try or likes birria tacos! To whoever is reading this, Jesus loves you a lot and has plans for you, God bless!
… moreGeepy “GP” Pe
This is a difficult review. The food warrants more than 3 but I’m reviewing the establishment overall.
So my family and I have been here twice to dine-in and once for take-out for our bigger group.
The food photos are from our first experience which was great. There was 1 person working the whole place and the place was kind of empty but I can see lots of online orders going out which is good because I was thinking I would be back in the future. The different tacos, nachos, sides, pupusa were all tasty. If you order the pupusa, make sure to eat it first though! Service was pretty quick and we had an overall, good experience.
So then we had a group order which, understandably, took longer than was projected on the website so fine.
But when we went back to dine-in a 2nd time, it wasn’t as satisfying as the first. The service was slow, the food was probably the same in tastiness, but the slow service probably affected that a bit. I’m hesitant to go back for a 3rd but some of their specials are tempting. The specials are posted on their front window and there’s something for every weekday–we just haven’t had a chance to get there when the specials are available.
… moreSo my family and I have been here twice to dine-in and once for take-out for our bigger group.
The food photos are from our first experience which was great. There was 1 person working the whole place and the place was kind of empty but I can see lots of online orders going out which is good because I was thinking I would be back in the future. The different tacos, nachos, sides, pupusa were all tasty. If you order the pupusa, make sure to eat it first though! Service was pretty quick and we had an overall, good experience.
So then we had a group order which, understandably, took longer than was projected on the website so fine.
But when we went back to dine-in a 2nd time, it wasn’t as satisfying as the first. The service was slow, the food was probably the same in tastiness, but the slow service probably affected that a bit. I’m hesitant to go back for a 3rd but some of their specials are tempting. The specials are posted on their front window and there’s something for every weekday–we just haven’t had a chance to get there when the specials are available.
Kathryn Bracken
So so yummy! My husband and I are huge Birria fans, so as soon as we saw the Birria Lovers section of their menu, we knew this was the place for us! He got the Quesa Tacos, a plate of three Birria tacos w cheese, and I got the Quesa Taco Platter, which is two Birria tacos with rice and beans. I also got the Flora de Jamaica for a drink which was perfectly sweet. Everything was delicious!
… moreAnthony Rivas
Good food but the chips and salsa need an upgrade
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