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Taqueria Poblano

2400-B Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 | 703-548-8226 | Web site »
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Neighborhood:

Alexandria (Other)

Cuisines:

Mexican

Tags:

tacos, brunch, quesadillas, outdoor seating

hours:

Mon-Fri: 11 am-3 pm, 5:30-10 pm; Sat: 11 am-10 pm; Sun: 10 am-9 pm

Atmosphere:

Outdoor Seating

Price:

$

Quick Take

Taqueria features West Coast style fish tacos a la beer battered and fried mahi-mahi in Alexandria.

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Editorial Review

Washington could hardly be farther from the Pacific Ocean, but the Baja Fish Taco at Taqueria el Poblano is a welcome taste of the other coast. Owner Glen Adams, who hails from Southern California, first opened the Alexandria branch in 1999, serving the food he grew up with. "Fish tacos were then a big item on the West Coast, so they were a natural thing to put on the menu," he says. After some tinkering, he developed his own recipe.

Crispy chunks of beer-battered and fried mahi-mahi, covered with Mexican slaw, crema and a dash of pico de gallo, are packed into a foil-wrapped soft corn tortilla. With its blend of hot fish and cool, tangy toppings, the a la carte taco ($3.95) makes a satisfying snack or doubles as a meal.

-- Erin Hartigan (Dec. 2006)

 
 
 
 
 

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Great food and a great welcome

Posted by CLBinDC | Jan 23, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The minute we walked into Taqueria Poblano we were welcomed by staff and made to feel like "regulars". Service was exceptionally quick (I've waited longer at some drive thru's!), the food was delicious & hot. We ordered Tacos al pastor (chicken with grilled pineapple on a soft corn tortilla) and crunchy Los Angeles style tacos with beef, pork and chicken. Our faves were the pork and the al pastor. The chips & salsa were also quite good. We liked the homemade salsa so much that we got some to take home. It is a slightly different texture than you might find elsewhere, more like tangy spicy crushed tomatoes instead of the usual chunky tomatoes and onions. I also had a house magarita which was smooth and refreshing. We will be back soon!

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