Taqueria Al Lado Menu – Washington, DC

Type : Taco restaurant

Location : Washington, DC

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.

Based on 238 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Taqueria Al Lado 20009

Address:
1792 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Phone: (202) 481-0048

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–2:30 AM
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 AM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

Starters
Chips
Tortilla chips fried to order.		 $2.30
Guacamole
Avocado, cilantro, lime, red onion, tomato.		 $5.70
Queso
Homemade queso with yellow and white cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños.		 $4.60
Late Night Menu
Cabeza
Confit pork head. Served in taco or quesadilla.		 $4.60
Quesabirria
Braised chuck roast on a homemade corn tortilla with melted Oaxaca cheese. Served with beef consomme, cilantro, and onion on the side. Taco or quesadilla.		 $4.60
Vegan Barbacoa
Jackfruit barbacoa. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion and guacamole. Taco or quesadilla (vegetarian not vegan).		 $4.60
Chicken Tinga
Chipotle marinated braised chicken. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Taco or quesadilla		 $4.60
Starters
Chips
Tortilla chips fried to order.		 $2.30
Guacamole
Avocado, cilantro, lime, red onion, tomato.		 $5.70
Queso
Homemade queso with yellow and white cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños.		 $4.60
Tetelas
Bean Tetelas (2)
Blue corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans. Vegan. Served with pico de gallo and a drop of spicy habanero salsa.		 $5.15
Bean And Cheese Tetelas (2)
Yellow corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans and oaxaca cheese. Vegetarian. Served with crema, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and a drop of spicy habanero salsa.		 $6.30
Pork Bean And Cheese Tetelas (2)
Yellow corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans, and Oaxaca cheese. Crispy pork on top. Served with crema, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and a drop of spicy habanero salsa.		 $7.45
Tacos
Carnitas Taco
Crispy pork. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Al Pastor Taco
Marinated rotisserie pork. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side		 $5.15
Suadero Taco
Confit beef brisket. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side		 $5.15
Quesabirria Taco
Braised chuck roast on a homemade corn tortilla with melted Oaxaca cheese. Served with beef consomme, cilantro, and onion on the side.		 $5.15
Chicken Tinga Taco
Chipotle marinated braised chicken. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side		 $5.15
Cod Taco
Tempura- battered cod. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with red cabbage slaw and chipotle crema. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Chorizo Taco
Seasoned pork sausage. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Lengua Taco
Tender braised beef tongue. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Campechano Taco
Combination of suadero (beef brisket) and chorizo (ground pork). Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Vegan Barbacoa Taco
Jackfruit barbacoa. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Quesadillas
Al Pastor Quesadilla
Marinated rotisserie pork on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Carnitas Quesadilla
Crispy pork on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Chorizo Quesadilla
Seasoned pork sausage on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Lengua Quesadilla
Tender braised beef tongue on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
Chipotle marinated braised chicken on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Suadero Quesadilla
Confit beef brisket on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Vegan Barbacoa Quesadilla
Jackfruit barbacoa on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Quesabirria Quesadilla
Tender braised beef a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Huaraches
Carnitas Huarache
Crispy pork on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Al Pastor Huarache
Marinated rotisserie pork on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Chorizo Huarache
Seasoned pork sausage on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Suadero Huarache
Confit beef brisket on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Lengua Huarache
Tender braised beef tongue on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Chicken Tinga Huarache
Chipotle marinated braised chicken on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Vegan Barbacoa Huarache
Jackfruit barbacoa on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Quesabirria Huarache
Tender braised beef on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Campechano Huarache
Combination of suadero (beef brisket) and chorizo (ground pork) On a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Salads
Carnitas Salad
Crispy pork with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Al Pastor Salad
Marinated rotisserie pork with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Chorizo Salad
Seasoned pork sausage with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Suadero Salad
Confit beef brisket with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Lengua Salad
Tender braised beef tongue with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Chicken Tinga Salad
Chipotle marinated braised chicken with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Vegan Barbacoa Salad
Jackfruit barbacoa with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Sides
Black Beans
Homemade seasoned black beans. Vegan.		 $5.70
Ranchero Beans
Homemade pinto beans with bacon, chorizo, chile, spices.		 $5.70
Rice
White rice, cilantro, lime, onion.		 $2.30
Cocktails
Margarita De La Taqueria
Tequila, homemade margarita mix.		 $8.00
Frozen Margarita
Tequila, homemade sweet and sour.		 $8.00
SSS Margarita
Tequila, chile- infused tamarind juice, lime		 $8.00
Tijuana Mule
Jose Cuervo, ginger beer, lime.		 $8.00
Azteca- Teca
Jose Cuervo, tamarind infusion, agave		 $8.00
Paloma
Jose Cuervo, grapefruit juice, club soda, lime.		 $8.00
ADMO Mojito
Bacardi rum, mint syrup, soda, lime.		 $9.15
Baja Groni
Mezcal, campari, sweet vermouth		 $12.55
Aguachiles
Mixto Aguachile
Think ‘Mexican Ceviche’.Shrimp, Fish, Lime, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, chile, ginger. Served with tostadas.		 $17.10
Fish Aguachile
Think ‘Mexican Ceviche’. Lime, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, chile, ginger. Served with tostadas.		 $17.10
Shrimp Aguachile
Think ‘Mexican Ceviche’. Lime, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, chile, ginger. Served with tostadas.		 $17.10
Starters
Chips
Tortilla chips fried to order.		 $2.30
Elote
Charred corn, homemade mayonnaise, cotija cheese, tajin, cilantro.		 $5.70
Guacamole
Avocado, cilantro, lime, red onion, tomato.		 $5.70
Queso
Homemade queso with yellow and white cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños.		 $4.60
Late Night Menu
Cabeza
Confit pork head. Served in taco or quesadilla.		 $4.60
Chicken Tinga
Chipotle marinated braised chicken. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Taco or quesadilla		 $4.60
Quesabirria
Braised chuck roast on a homemade corn tortilla with melted Oaxaca cheese. Served with beef consomme, cilantro, and onion on the side. Taco or quesadilla.		 $4.60
Vegan Barbacoa
Jackfruit barbacoa. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion and guacamole. Taco or quesadilla (vegetarian not vegan).		 $4.60
Aguachiles
Mixto Aguachile
Think ‘Mexican Ceviche’.Shrimp, Fish, Lime, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, chile, ginger. Served with tostadas.		 $17.10
Octopus Salad
Confit octopus with homemade Romesco sauce, roasted potatoes, Roma tomatoes, and red onions.		 $16.00
Huaraches
Campechano Huarache
Combination of suadero (beef brisket) and chorizo (ground pork) On a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Carnitas Huarache
Crispy pork on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Quesabirria Huarache
Tender braised beef on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Al Pastor Huarache
Marinated rotisserie pork on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Chicken Tinga Huarache
Chipotle marinated braised chicken on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Chorizo Huarache
Seasoned pork sausage on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Lengua Huarache
Tender braised beef tongue on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Suadero Huarache
Confit beef brisket on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Vegan Barbacoa Huarache
Jackfruit barbacoa on a homemade corn tortilla with refried black beans, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo. crema, cotija cheese.		 $10.30
Quesadillas
Quesabirria Quesadilla
Tender braised beef a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Al Pastor Quesadilla
Marinated rotisserie pork on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Carnitas Quesadilla
Crispy pork on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
Chipotle marinated braised chicken on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Chorizo Quesadilla
Seasoned pork sausage on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Lengua Quesadilla
Tender braised beef tongue on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Suadero Quesadilla
Confit beef brisket on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Vegan Barbacoa Quesadilla
Jackfruit barbacoa on a homemade corn tortilla with Oaxaca and mozzarella cheese. Side of sour cream.		 $10.30
Salads
Al Pastor Salad
Marinated rotisserie pork with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Carnitas Salad
Crispy pork with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Chicken Tinga Salad
Chipotle marinated braised chicken with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Chorizo Salad
Seasoned pork sausage with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Lengua Salad
Tender braised beef tongue with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Suadero Salad
Confit beef brisket with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Vegan Barbacoa Salad
Jackfruit barbacoa with tender greens, red onion, tomato, cotija cheese, and homemade avocado cilantro lime dressing.		 $13.70
Tetelas
Bean And Cheese Tetelas (2)
Yellow corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans and oaxaca cheese. Vegetarian. Served with crema, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and a drop of spicy habanero salsa.		 $6.30
Bean Tetelas (2)
Blue corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans. Vegan. Served with pico de gallo and a drop of spicy habanero salsa.		 $5.15
Cherry Tomato Sauce
San Marzano tomato, cherry tomato, olive oil, and basil sauce		 $11.40
Eggplant Norma Sauce
Roasted eggplant, cherry tomato, and basil sauce.		 $11.40
Lamb Ragu
Lamb slow- braised in red wine and tomato sauce with onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and rosemary.		 $13.70
Pork Bean And Cheese Tetelas (2)
Yellow corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans, and Oaxaca cheese. Crispy pork on top. Served with crema, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and a drop of spicy habanero salsa.		 $7.45
Wild Mushroom Sauce
Roasted mushrooms in tomato sauce with basil.		 $11.40
Tacos
Campechano Taco
Combination of suadero (beef brisket) and chorizo (ground pork). Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Carnitas Taco
Crispy pork. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Chicken Tinga Taco
Chipotle marinated braised chicken. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side		 $5.15
Chorizo Taco
Seasoned pork sausage. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Cod Taco
Tempura- battered cod. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with red cabbage slaw and chipotle crema. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Lengua Taco
Tender braised beef tongue. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Suadero Taco
Confit beef brisket. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side		 $5.15
Vegan Barbacoa Taco
Jackfruit barbacoa. Served on a homemade corn tortilla with cilantro and onion. Homemade salsa on the side.		 $5.15
Cocktails
ADMO Mojito
Bacardi rum, mint syrup, soda, lime.		 $9.15
Azteca- Teca
Jose Cuervo, tamarind infusion, agave		 $8.00
Baja Groni
Mezcal, campari, sweet vermouth		 $12.55
El Chapo Sour
Mezcal, tequila, sweet and sour mix,		 $11.40
El Demonio
Tequila, mezcal, homemade sweet and sour.		 $11.40
Frozen Margarita
Tequila, homemade sweet and sour.		 $8.00
Margarita De La Taqueria
Tequila, homemade margarita mix.		 $8.00
Paloma
Jose Cuervo, grapefruit juice, club soda, lime.		 $8.00
SSS Margarita
Tequila, chile- infused tamarind juice, lime		 $8.00
Tijuana Mule
Jose Cuervo, ginger beer, lime.		 $8.00
Sides
Black Beans
Homemade seasoned black beans. Vegan.		 $5.70
Ranchero Beans
Homemade pinto beans with bacon, chorizo, chile, spices.		 $5.70
Rice
White rice, cilantro, lime, onion.		 $2.30

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Reviews

Julia Haubner
Best Mexican Dinner ever!

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Ashwin Gopwani
We had a great time at Taqueria Al Lado! We visited with our pet dog. It’s not obvious from the pictures but the area with the brick is actually a patio in the back, and it’s very dog friendly. The tacos were great – the fish taco in particular. The SSS Margarita (chile, tamarind) with mezcal was great too, we ended up sticking around for an extra drink. Eat here if you have a dog – or even if you don’t!

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Azhar Asif
I tried the Paloma with tres agaves tequila, I highly recommend if you like Palomas. The Al pastor tacos and aguachile were delicious. I can’t forget about the homemade guac!!!

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Julie Anne Harris
Excellent hole-in-the-wall taco place. Quite authentic and better tacos than I’ve had elsewhere in dc. The margaritas are excellent, with a wide selection of tequilas to try, which is fun. The salsa is genuinely sharp and spicy. Very reasonably priced as well.

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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.

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R
I was excited to find such delicious, authentic, Mexican food! The atmosphere and the service in this restaurant are fabulous. I cannot wait to return!

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Daniel Ruiz-Rossi
Excellent food. I really enjoyed everything. Tacos de birria the best. Also, the shrimp aguachile ufff. Fantastic! Paring it with a nice cold pasifico. Top top! Well done.

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Khadija J
The best mexican food in DC! I ordered 4 tacos and a mango margarita: The cod fish taco, chorizo, Suadero, and Pastor.

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Ruben D
Just moved here from Oakland, CA and I am so happy to have found this restaurant. It’s the best real Mexican food in the DMV. The tacos, the salads, oh my god and the huarache! The cocktails are also top notch and they will make any on the menu without alcohol of you prefer. Excellent service as well, place is a bit small, but we’ve not had a problem getting seated pretty quickly.

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Henry Ordutowski
Great lunch experience. Especially the taco con Suadero was amazing! We paid $7 for a great passion fruit margarita as well!

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