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Address: 2000 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone: (703) 549-5051
Website: https://www.hifitexmexbbq.com/
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Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ | Del Ray & Fairfax
Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ, with locations in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood and Mosaic in Fairfax, is a BBQ smokehouse with a reverence for the traditions of …
Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ – Visit Alexandria
A tray filled with assorted foods, including sliced brisket, tacos, fried plantains,. Outdoor restaurant with wooden pergola, hanging plants, and round tables …
Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ review – The Washington Post
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Reviews
Addison Hosner
Is this the best BBQ or will it stack up to high quality BBQ from places like make their identity their BBQ? No, but it is still tasty and a great option for the Alexandria/DelRay region. However, I think the star of their menu is their crazy taco offerings, some very unique flavors that keep us coming back. Service can be inconsistent at times but overall it is a worthwhile dining experience that is best in the warmer months with outside seating.
… moreLaya McClurkin
Would not recommend for real foodies that know texas bbq. Food came out to us lukewarm, I asked for the chips (a bit stale) and salsa as an appetizer, and they just gave me chips with no salsa and it came out with one of our entrees, while the salsa came out with the other entree 10 minutes later. The staff is friendly, but the kitchen is lacking. I ordered collard greens as a side and they tasted like they’d been reheated from a couple of days ago, as they had a sour taste to them. Brisket was good, the ribs were ok (a little too peppery) and the sausage was meh.
… moreAllison Nielsen
Food is really good! Service is still working out some kinks.
Great meats and BBQ, and the pork ribs are some of the best I’ve ever had. The vibe is fun and is a perfect outdoor dining experience.
Their service needs some work — it took almost 20 minutes for us to be acknowledged and it was only because I walked to the bar to let them know we were waiting. Hostess was kind of oblivious and standing around not doing anything while we waited. Once we were seated it was generally fine but our server did take a while to get to us.
Overall really liked the food and I think they will work out the service issue as any new business does. I am excited to see them do well!
… moreGreat meats and BBQ, and the pork ribs are some of the best I’ve ever had. The vibe is fun and is a perfect outdoor dining experience.
Their service needs some work — it took almost 20 minutes for us to be acknowledged and it was only because I walked to the bar to let them know we were waiting. Hostess was kind of oblivious and standing around not doing anything while we waited. Once we were seated it was generally fine but our server did take a while to get to us.
Overall really liked the food and I think they will work out the service issue as any new business does. I am excited to see them do well!
M Nelson
We allegedly had a server, but she never materialized. Twice the table next to us had a couple who was seated and then left because no one showed up to serve them. And then the hostess sat a third couple there! If you’re short-staffed, then don’t fill all the tables! We managed to get food somehow, but I never got my drink. Our meal was ultimately comped, but I would have much preferred to pay and have a good experience.
… moreJane –
Edited 10/24 to note that it looks like they brought some old menu items back so we will give them another chance.
Original review:
We loved this place when it opened and we went weekly all last year. But they completely changed the menu for the Del Ray location when they opened their Mosaic location and it’s not the same. What really irks me is that they still use photos from their old menu in all of their marketing when it doesn’t match what they’re serving. The menu changes really don’t mesh with the outdoor vibe of the Del Ray location and it really takes away from the experience.
The combo plates and smaller tacos on the old menu were the perfect for sharing and trying a bunch of everything. They also had some great menu items they removed, including the mac and cheese that was mentioned by WaPo as one of the best in the city.
Now, instead of getting a combo platter and selecting sides that come on a platter you have to choose one meat and it comes on a personal plate with rice and beans, as if it’s a sit down Tex Mex restaurant instead of something unique. We already have four of those within walking distance of the Del Ray spot. Another change they made is that when you order a taco, you get one larger taco instead of two smaller tacos that can be shared. The menu doesn’t specify that, and we were expecting something different because we were used to the old menu. I ordered the fish taco, which sounded great, but was really bland.
The changes are a real disappointment. I used to love recommending this place to friends, and the meat is still great, but I feel like this place has lost what made it special wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to eat here.
Editing to adjust this downward. We tried to give this place a few more chances over the summer and after last night we are not coming back. Start to finish, it was a really awful experience. We waited at an empty hostess stand for several minutes before we saw anyone and then sat at our table for fifteen minutes before anyone showed up. We never got water. Only two of the five items we ordered came out correctly. The food was cold and honestly just kind of gross. We saw our server twice the entire time we were there and watched someone who ordered takeout return their order because half of it was missing. Whoever is running this place just doesn’t care about it anymore. It’s really sad. We used to love it here but it’s just awful.
… moreOriginal review:
We loved this place when it opened and we went weekly all last year. But they completely changed the menu for the Del Ray location when they opened their Mosaic location and it’s not the same. What really irks me is that they still use photos from their old menu in all of their marketing when it doesn’t match what they’re serving. The menu changes really don’t mesh with the outdoor vibe of the Del Ray location and it really takes away from the experience.
The combo plates and smaller tacos on the old menu were the perfect for sharing and trying a bunch of everything. They also had some great menu items they removed, including the mac and cheese that was mentioned by WaPo as one of the best in the city.
Now, instead of getting a combo platter and selecting sides that come on a platter you have to choose one meat and it comes on a personal plate with rice and beans, as if it’s a sit down Tex Mex restaurant instead of something unique. We already have four of those within walking distance of the Del Ray spot. Another change they made is that when you order a taco, you get one larger taco instead of two smaller tacos that can be shared. The menu doesn’t specify that, and we were expecting something different because we were used to the old menu. I ordered the fish taco, which sounded great, but was really bland.
The changes are a real disappointment. I used to love recommending this place to friends, and the meat is still great, but I feel like this place has lost what made it special wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to eat here.
Editing to adjust this downward. We tried to give this place a few more chances over the summer and after last night we are not coming back. Start to finish, it was a really awful experience. We waited at an empty hostess stand for several minutes before we saw anyone and then sat at our table for fifteen minutes before anyone showed up. We never got water. Only two of the five items we ordered came out correctly. The food was cold and honestly just kind of gross. We saw our server twice the entire time we were there and watched someone who ordered takeout return their order because half of it was missing. Whoever is running this place just doesn’t care about it anymore. It’s really sad. We used to love it here but it’s just awful.
Leandra Olson
Great new-ish spot in Del Ray! The food and drinks are good but the vibe is even better. Our favorites were the brisket tacos and hifi margarita. Guacamole was also good but a small portion for the price. There is also a great beer selection.
… moreSeileen Mullen
Have been to The Front Porch, but only recently made it to Hi/Fi. I had a Ranch Water and my partner had a beer: great selection. We ordered a Yard Bird Taco (the pulled turkey was excellent) and a BYOT Burrito with Orange Soda Carnitas. The Taco hit the spot! The burrito was very packed with the carnitas – brought home the other half and gobbled up as leftovers. Our server was prompt and friendly and really liked the vibe/atmosphere.
… moreLiz Torres
The idea is there, but the execution is poor.
Upon arrival (around 1 PM) we were told that the platters (all the bbq options) would not be available until 5 PM, which should have been advertised. We drove from MD to try their BBQ, it would have been nice to be informed of the delay.
We ordered smoked wings and two different types of tacos: braised beef and the orange-soda braised carnitas. The wings were over smoked, they were dry. The braised beef did not have lot of beef and the beef was dry. The carnitas did not have much (if any) chicharron and had sliced American cheese at the bottom of the taco ( i thought they would at least have melted the cheese, but it’s literally a slice of cheese). As a hispanic American … I would not qualify this as Tex- Mex, it would be more accurate to describe it as Mexican inspired American food. Also, we ordered margaritas. The traditional came from tap and it took maybe 20 mins to get it.
… moreUpon arrival (around 1 PM) we were told that the platters (all the bbq options) would not be available until 5 PM, which should have been advertised. We drove from MD to try their BBQ, it would have been nice to be informed of the delay.
We ordered smoked wings and two different types of tacos: braised beef and the orange-soda braised carnitas. The wings were over smoked, they were dry. The braised beef did not have lot of beef and the beef was dry. The carnitas did not have much (if any) chicharron and had sliced American cheese at the bottom of the taco ( i thought they would at least have melted the cheese, but it’s literally a slice of cheese). As a hispanic American … I would not qualify this as Tex- Mex, it would be more accurate to describe it as Mexican inspired American food. Also, we ordered margaritas. The traditional came from tap and it took maybe 20 mins to get it.
Bonnie Tafuri
have tried the top 10 BBQ places in the DMV and hands down the best smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork and Carnitas has the best flavors and is not dry.
We buy by the pound and make Nachos, tacos, and Sandwiches.
The Cilantro Rice and the Beans ( I don’t even like beans) have such amazing flavor.
The staff is so friendly and accommodating they will let you try a sample of anything to before you order. I recommend anyone give it a try.
Aside: excellent choice for the Gluten Free population. Most BBq places do not have GF sides but they do.
… moreWe buy by the pound and make Nachos, tacos, and Sandwiches.
The Cilantro Rice and the Beans ( I don’t even like beans) have such amazing flavor.
The staff is so friendly and accommodating they will let you try a sample of anything to before you order. I recommend anyone give it a try.
Aside: excellent choice for the Gluten Free population. Most BBq places do not have GF sides but they do.
Laurie Ann Taylor
My husband and I stopped in here for dinner walking home on a nice spring evening. The outdoor atmosphere is great for this weather. However, unfortunately the rest of the experience was one of the worst experiences we’ve had at a restaurant—perhaps this is not the typical experience at this place. The manager said she was new, as was our server. Both had only been there a couple days. Everyone was very friendly, and I think the poor service was probably due to a lack of experience in the service industry. Multiple members of the staff, including the manager, did not know the menu well but gave us some recommendations. We ordered the chicken enchiladas based on a recommendation, and they were not good. I’m not very picky with food, but they were nothing special and they were served room temperature. It was a very small portion for the price. We also got the trio of salsa, guac, and queso, which were all poor. The salsa just tasted like olive oil—it was by far the worst salsa we’ve ever had. It tasted more like pesto than salsa—totally bizarre. The queso just tasted like cheap nacho cheese, and the guacamole was the most decent of the three but overly tart because of too much lime juice. And this trio cost $18. Again, w both love these types of dips and are not that picky—these were just bad. We never saw a server once our food was delivered and waited and waited for the check while the manager and one of the servers sat looking at their phones in the back of the patio. We finally flagged someone down and paid for a $40+ meal that was unfortunately just not good—quite bad especially for the price. I’m not sure if we were steered wrong and maybe the barbecue here is much better, but I would not return or recommend HiFi to others based on this visit.
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