Tati’s Tacos

Just a girl who likes tacos with her hot sauce. 🌮🔥🤙🏼😋 Reviewing new Mexican spots in NYC, NJ & beyond! *insert Buzz Lightyear emoji here*

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Have I mentioned I like tacos? (at Taqueria Nacional) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mbIKBjj2D/?igshid=1q2ku9lvkcv3j

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Did you know the @thehamiltoninn has a torta?!?! Mexican torta with fried chicken, black beans, spicy crema, queso fresco, avocado and jalapeño. Super tasty on freshly baked bread! Seriously not bad for a non-Mexican restaurant 😜 order this pup for $16 off Uber Eats 👉🏼 delivery or takeout 🙌🏼 torta rating: 7.8 #tatstacos #tatistacos #hamiltoninn #mexicantorta #tortalife #chickentorta #yummymexicanfood #mexicanfoodlover #mexicanfoodaddict #mexicanfoodporn #mexicanfood #jerseycityfoodie #jerseycityfood #tortas #tacoboutit #tacotime #tacotime🌮 #yummytaco #tacotuesday🌮 #tacotuesday #letstacoboutit #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #tacoboutlove #lovemesometacos #tacoaddict #tacoaddiction #tacosforever #tacoallday #tacoqueen #tacotaco (at The Hamilton Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-j3ScYjWwe/?igshid=1hpv60w3o3zpq

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Oh helloooo three delicious tacos and cod cakes from @boxcarcantina ! 👋🏼😜 Opened in 1994 - they feature “Northern New Mexican cuisine” different from “South-west/Tex-Mex food,” (being a different heritage with different cooking style) they describe it as a blend of the three cultures—Native American, Spanish and Anglo-European. I guess that’s where the cod cakes come in! Lol. 😝Everything was v yum - 3 soft tacos came with pork, chicken and beef (+ cheese and side of rice and beans)! You can also see they love their taco shell bowls, haha - that cod cake dip was good. This place was BUSY when I came with my friend a couple months ago. We sat at the bar to avoid the wait. Was a cute cozy little bar off to the one side of the restaurant. There were def a lot of kids/families dining and pretty loud in the place just as a heads-up. The bartenders were super nice and hooked us up with AMAZINGGGG margs and tequila, thanks, dudes! 🙏🏼😄 would def come back and try some other new Northern New Mexican dish 👏🏼🙌🏼overall rating: 8.2 #tatstacos #tatistacos #feedmetacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #tacoboutit #boxcarcantina #connecticutfoodie #tacoqueen #lovemesomemexicanfood #lovemesometacos #beeftacos #chickentacos #porktcos #softshelltacos #codcakes #mexicanfordinner #mexicanfoodporn #yummytacos #tacotuesday🌮 #tacotuesday #tacosforever #tacoaddict #tacoobsession #tacogirl #letstacoboutit #tacoboutit #tacoboutlove #tacoboutaparty #tequilatime #tacoseveryday #tacosarelife (at Boxcar Cantina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-iT_RwjMBq/?igshid=1awtwuixk4z49

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Oh meee lanta!!!! 😍 this place was so surprisingly BOMB! 🔥 @la_taqueria.ct thank you, thank you, thank you, for hooking us up so well and amazingly fast!!! 🏃🏻‍♀️ hands down these were some BALLER fish 🌮, guac🥑 steak 🌮, Mexican corn and veggie queadilla 🤤 *currently replaying consuming it in my mind!* I love tapas style restaurants and this place knows what they’re doing! My only pet-peeve is when the hot sauce comes in tiny tiny cups 🤣 maybe those could be a little larger? Other than that, perfecto! Food rating (being take-out): 9.3 🙌🏼 #tatstacos #tatistacos #fishtacos #steaktacos #guaczilla #guacattack #guaclove #guaclover #veggiequesadilla #mexicanstreetcorn #mexicantapas #mexicanfordinner #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos #innerfatgirl #tacoqueen #ilovemexicanfood #ilovemexican #mexicanfoodlove #tacotuesday #tacotuesday🌮 #tacoboutit #tacosfordays #tacoseveryday #tacosforever #fishtacos🐟 #fishtacos #fishtacosfordays #yummytacos #besttacosever #besttacos (at La Taqueria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-e7lhyj-dJ/?igshid=1cuz4irgy5pgq

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Whyyyyyyyy are the fish tacos @elparadorcafe so gewd, doe?!?!? *already salivating* 🤤 whenever the city reopens here is def on my list of places to revisit! 🙌🏼 It’s the “oldest Mexican restaurant in NYC” est. in 1959 - check out the video at the bottom of their website!! They’ve won Open Table and Trip Advisor awards, the New York Times voted them for best ceviche, the New York Press voted them for best margs 🔥 their staff is super amiable; the atmosphere is dimly lit, romantic (perfect for a date night!) with soothing Spanish music playing. Seriously no complaints on my end - this place means business!! 💕😋 when I go back I kinda wanna try the jalapeños rellenos which are peppers you can get stuffed with cheese or peanut butter, kinda curious how the latter would taste 🤔😜overall rating: 9.1! #tatstacos #tatistacos #nyctacos #tacosnyc #nycmexicanfood #elparador #ilovemexicanfood #ilovemexican #ilovetacos #ilovetacossomuch #ilovetacos🌮 #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos #tacosforever #letstacoboutit #letstacoboutlove #tacotuesday #elparador #tacosallday #tacoseveryday🌮 #tacoseveryday #lovemesomemexicanfood #lovemesometacos #tacoaddict #tacoaddiction #fishtacos🐟 #fishtacos #fishtacosfordays #bajafishtacos #yummytacos #tacotaco (at El Parador Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cQEF1DHW7/?igshid=s44qs7ai13ga

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Mexican with an Asian flair 😏 and these pics don’t even do justice! @vidaverdenyc SERIOUSLY THE BEST shrimp 🍤 quesadilla in NYC (there are a few close runners up 👉🏼 *cough cough* @babyboscantina @tacombi & Tacos Times Square (don’t think they have an IG?) but anyway, this quesadilla is a MUST TRY, dude! 😎 I’m telling you. It’s made with the most delicious grilled shrimp, chihuahua cheese, avocado salsa, & micro cilantro. 🙌🏼🔥 As far as the Asian flair goes, we had the delectable sushi 🍣 tacos with a hard-shell wonton tortilla, sashimi tuna, jalapeño crema, & ginger-mango pico de Gallo (out of this 🌎!) + the blistered shishito peppers with aged cotija cheese, roasted corn, charred onions & chipotle sauce. All so yum! My friend and I came on a Sat afternoon and sat at the bar as there was a long wait. This was a couple months ago and the place was PACKED! Kinda like total party status - you had to yell to the bartenders to even order. If you come, I def recommend making a reservation beforehand. Also be prepared as it’s a bit pricier being near Times Square. Super artsy inside (good for photo ops! 😜😝 there’s a FRIDA MURAL ON THE ROOF 💗) In my opinion, all so worth it! 😄💕 overall rating: 9 #tatstacos #tatistacos #shrimpquesadilla #tunatacos #shishitopeppers #sashimitacos #vivaverde #nycmexicanfood #nyctacos #mexicanfoodie #mexicanfood #ilovetacos #tacoqueen #feedmetacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #tacoboutaparty #tacotuesday #tacosforlife #bestmexicanfood #lovemesomemexican #lovemesomemexicanfood #mexicanfoodforever #tacotaco #tacostacostacos #tacosallday #tacoseveryday #lovemesometacos #mexicanfoodlover (at Vida Verde) https://www.instagram.com/p/B97ak8EBQxx/?igshid=lxdnii41v3lr

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It SERIOUSLY doesn’t get any more authentic than this! Travel down to Long Wharf Drive in New Haven, CT right on the waterfront you will find what they call ‘Food Truck Paradise.’ Described as a laid-back collection of food trucks serving Latin America eats from Mexico, Puerto Rico & Cuba. ALL SO YUMMY! 😋 my friend and I tried a bunch from a few trucks (as we jogged quickly from truck to truck bc it was pretty cold that day! ❄️⛄️) but the tacos were PHENOMENAL. Each truck has a bit of their own flair, particular taste - and most serve hot sauces and pickled vegetables on the ordering stand which are fun to add to the tacos. My fav to try from each were the shrimp tacos - but you seriously can’t go wrong. I just recommend to go on a day that’s warm and you can set up a picnic right on the water! 😄 overall rating (food taste bc these are taco trucks we’re talking about) 👉🏼 8! #tatstacos #tatistacos #lovemesometacos #tacosaremylovelanguage #tacosaremylife #newhavenfoodie #newhavenfoodtrucks #newhavenfood #connecticutfoodie #mexicanfoodporn #authentictacos #shrimptacos #chorizotacos #tacofoodtruck #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #guacguacguac #tacoboutaparty #tacoboutlove #tacotacotaco #tacotaco #tacotuesday #tacosallday #tacosforlife #tacoseveryday #longwharftacotrucks (at Long Wharf Taco Trucks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y_LnBBJ9x/?igshid=5wwfi5btuhw5

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Sooooo this is a bit of a repost, but I never actually gave this spot a review! @mexicue at their DC spot on 14th street. Went with a couple good friends, sat at the bar and ordered these fish tacos. The bartenders were really standoffish and didn’t say hello to us for the first 15-20 min. My friend got so angry she didn’t even order food. I tried to be nice as possible as the bartending ladies did seem in a pretty “pissy” mood. They eventually lightened up. As for the tacos, eh pretty good. Def better smothered in their hot sauces!! 😋 overall rating between the atmosphere, service and food 👉🏼 5.8 #tatstacos #tatistacos #fishtacos #fishtacos🐟 #tacotuesdays #ilovetacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos #washingtondcfood #washingtondcfoodie #tacoboutlove #ilovehotsauce #tacoparty #tacosontacos #tacostacostacos #tacoheaven #tacoqueen #tacosforlife #lovemesometacos (at Mexicue) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xhgX-BkS-/?igshid=1tbjd0ttjhj46

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@los_molcajetes_ct isssss SO YUM! If you’re not familiar with Spanish, molcajetes means “mortar and pestle.” The implication of the name meaning the food is handmade and authentic 🙌🏼❤️💃🏻 we started with the chips, very delicious limey guac🥑, and their three homemade hot sauces/dips. I really liked the cabbage one they brought out! 😋 we also had two of their (WARNING❗️) superrrrr strong $6 margs (you may want to drink with a straw 😜) for the main course we tried the steak quesadilla, veggie quesadilla, shrimp tacos and shrimp tostada. I think the veggie quesadilla and shrimp tostada were the best out of all. My friend said it may be the best veggie quesadilla he’s ever had! And he’s vegetarian. The inside of the place def shows it’s authenticity as it is very quaint and you can literally see the staff carefully prepping the food in the back behind the cash register. The staff do speak minimal English but are all very friendly. 1 thing they could change is that it was FREEZING ⛄️❄️ inside when we ate. Heat, up, por favor?!? At least it’s getting warmer out and hey, I’d most def come back here for takeout 🔥 overall rating: 6.9 #tatstacos #tatistacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos #tacosaremylovelanguage #tacosforlife #tacoboutaparty #tacoqueen #steakquesadilla #veggiequesadilla #shrimptacos #shrimptacos🍤 #connecticutfoodie #tacotuesday #guacguacguac #guacon #authenticmexicanfood #authenticmexican #mexicanfoodislife #mexicanfoodisthebest #tacosfordays #tacosforever #mexicanfoodeveryday #mexicanfood #mexicanfoodporn (at Los Molcajetes) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9t-n04B9aa/?igshid=18drb51mgotdx

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Oh, hey @maryannspc ! Cute little authentic mom and pop-esk restaurant in Port Chester, NY. Stopped in before seeing a movie at the local AMC theatre, and it was a treat! $3 tacos and $5 margs on hh. The marg was kinda sweet, but can’t beat the price! Tacos were tiny but tasty - tried the steak and fish. Always gotta spice it up with some hot sauce 😋 this other dish is what they call ‘Relleno de Jalapeño’ with sautéd jalapeños, baby shrimp, onions, mushrooms and scallions baked with tomatillo sauce & jack cheese - a bit greasy but was a nice change up! The interior of this place is colorful and modest - almost looks hand painted, self put together movie set(?) and gotta love the cactus pillars on the wall 😜 super friendly staff doe and a large bar to sit at inside. Overall rating 6.1 👈🏼 #tatstacos #tatistcos #maryannsportchester #connecticutmexican #connecticuttacos #portchestergrub #steaktacos #fishtacos #jalapenodip #ilovemexicanfood #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacosandtellmeimbeautiful #tacotuesday #tacohappyhour #yaytacos #tacoboutlove #tacoboutaparty #tacosaremylovelanguage #tacosaremyfavorite #lovemesomemexicanfood #lovemesometacos #tacos🌮 #tacosarelife🌮 #tacotacotaco #tacotaco #yummytacos (at Mary Ann's Mexican Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hydc1Bt0A/?igshid=srkok2vkxju8

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Not totally sure what’s up with the screaming in the background of this vid 😂 but these tacos are raddddddd sauce, maynnnn!!!! 🙌🏼 (plz feed me more 🙏🏼) only at @flatsfixnewyork Union Square location! (There’s one by Flat Iron too) per their website, this is how the place came about: “Flats Fix Taco Y Tequila Bar is brought to you by the team behind the iconic Union Square Coffee Shop, Live Bait, and Luna Park. Born from an old garage on Union Square, the name harkens back to the classic New York storefronts scattered around the city that repair tire flats in 5 minutes. In one such garage, the wife of the owner prepared the most delectable tacos while you waited, thus the idea was born to reinvent the concept to bring those flavors to diners as a true restaurant.” Thought it’s important for you to know that bc this funky, up-beat and historical establishment is WHERE IT’S AT, bro! Happy hour Monday-Friday 3-7pm with 2 tacos for $6 (except the seafood tacos are an up charge). Pictured here are: super tasty slow smoked brisket taco with salsa verde, guac, pico de gallo; house smoked pastrami taco with spicy cheese, “thousand Island” Sauce House Slaw, and guac; seared wild caught fish with Cucumber Slaw, Kimchee Sauce, guac and pico De Gallo; and finally crispy LONG ISLAND DUCK with Mango Glaze, Guac, and Pico De Gallo. *UM HEAVEN!* 😇 the only thing I would point out is the place is def loud and the bartenders def take their time to serve you, but they’re all very friendly. Overall rating: 7.5! 😋 #flatsfixtaqueria #nyctacos #ilovetacos #tatstacos #tatistacos #feedmeandtellmeimpretty #lovemesometacos #tactuesday #briskettacos #fishtacos🐟 #fishtacos #pastramitacos #ducktacos #tacoenthusiast #tacosforlife #tacosfordays #tacosfordinner #mexicanfordinner #tacoboutlove #yummytacos (at Flats Fix) https://www.instagram.com/p/B86oneKBZrT/?igshid=cfx71uxv3c5q

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Who knew diners can have great fish tacos?! 🤷🏻‍♀️ Mr. Joey B hooked me up at his Cos Cob CT diner (they have a food truck, too! 😊) with these delicious blackened cod fish tacos complete with three soft tortilla shells, lettuce, freshly made pico de gallo and super yummy chipotle sauce 🤤 super large portion for around $9. Also had a side of their baller buffalo cauliflower bites and blue cheese - you can get plain too if you so desire but seems boring in my opinion! 😜 the diner itself is super quaint and cute with a small bar to sit at. Very friendly staff, super family friendly and A LOT to choose from off the menu. Overall rating, 7.9! 😄 #coscobfoodies #connecticutfoodie #greenwichdiner #dinertacos #codtacos #fishtacos #fishtacos🐟 #blackenedfishtacos #dinergrub #ilovediners #ilovemexicanfood #joeybsdiner #blackenedcodtacos #yummytacos #tacosforlunch #tacoseveryday🌮 #tacoboutlove #lovemesometacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimbeautiful #tacolover #tacolovers #cauliflowerbites #buffalocauliflower #ilovemexicanfood (at The New Joey B's) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tkcbWBtSI/?igshid=1e8p3tddtmq8u

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Mexicueeeeeeeeeee doeeeeeeeeeee 😎 tuna ceviche tostada with crispy tortilla strips, cashew vinaigrette and cilantro for $6.50. Pretty large portion too! Super delicious esp basked in their four homemade hot sauce collection 😋 also had side of cauliflower which was tasty! They have lobster tacos, fish tacos, salads etc. lots of options to choose from! Super friendly staff, cute wooden interior and a pretty stellar happy hour - overall rating, 7.3! 💃🏻 #tatstacos #tatistacos #tunatostada #mexicue #tostadas #mexicanforlife #mexicanfordinner #lovemesomemexicanfood #nycmexicanfood #mexicanfoodporn #mexicanfoodlover #mexicanfoodie #tacoboutaparty #yaymexicanfood #lovemesomemexicanfood #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos (at Mexicue) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8otcxlBeuU/?igshid=17y6jls2o7yk8

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Yummy yummy in my tummy! Stopped by @gringostaco the other night with my soccer teammates to get some post-game tacos - and these babies hit the spot! Two “Tuna Tar-Tacos” with #1 ahi tuna, avocado puree, mango salsa, sesame seeds, spicy mayo, scallions, microgreens served on a crispy wonton shell - $12. You can get a lettuce wrap instead of shell, but that’s kinda lame in my opinion! 😉 + Two “Buffalo Soldier” tacos with tempura jumbo shrimp, gringo’s buffalo sauce, carrot celery slaw, ranch crema (VEG Option: tempura cauliflower!) for $10. YUMMMMMMM 🤤 as always, doused the suckers in hot sauce for extra kick - this place now has El Yucateco's Red Habanero Hot Sauce on the table. 🔥🔥🔥 the interior of the place is pretty funky with a food truck in the back, a large bar with a changing-color glowing neon sign, different themed piñatas on shelves you can literally choose from and smack with a bat if it’s yo b-day! 😜 they also have a Tuesday all-you-can-eat taco special that I’ll explain in a different post - but the tacos here aren’t included in that 👎🏼 the staff is interesting bc everyone is pretty friendly for the most part but sometimes they’re not coordinated with each other or a bit inattentive... I seriously can’t complain doe bc they hooked me up with these dope tacos and gave me a huge free cup of whipped cream after. RIGHT ON, DUDEEEEE! 😎 overall experience: 7.3 #gringostacos #njtacos #tunatacos #sushitacos #shrimptacos #shrimptacos🍤 #tacotuesday #tacotuesday🌮 #lovemesometacos #tacoseveryday #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos #mexicanfoodporn #mexicanfoodlover #mexicanfood #jerseycityeats #tacosaremylovelanguage #tacoboutlove #tacolover #tacolove #tacotaco #tacotacotaco #tacostacos #tacostacostacos #jerseycitytacos #tacosarelife #tacos🌮 (at Gringo's Tacos) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XgxMphuK-/?igshid=m7d0gku6ha4m

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Seriously always craving the fish tacos from @hudsonhalljc - they have some ABSOLUTE BALLER brussel sprouts too! 😎 name of taco dish is ‘REEL BIG FISH’ mmm with fried cod, secret sauce, lettuce and tomato - but of course I get extra spicy mayo on the side - and they also hook me up with an ENTIRE BOTTLE OF SRIACHA, THANK YOU I LOVE YOU! 🙏🏼 Joe and the entire staff are all super chill, the hall itself is spacious yet cozy with dark wood interior and they have two separate bars - they also have a billiard table if you’re into pool! Just a $1/game. If you’re a sports fan they have a bunch of tvs/projection screens for your enjoyment as well! 🤗🏈 yay for the hall that’s pwettyyyy much got it all 😜 overall rating: 8.7! #tatstacos #tatistacos #fishtacos🐟 #fishtacos #hudsonhall #hudsonhalljc #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #feedmetacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimbeautiful #tacoboutlove #tacosaremylovelanguage #tacosforlife🌮 #tacosforlife #tacotaco #tacotacotacotaco #tacotuesday #tacoboutlove #pescadotacos #tacoboutaparty #tacosallweek #tacoseveryday #tacoseverydamnday #mexicanforlunch #jceats #jerseycityfood #njtacos (at Hudson Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8NOtljh8pD/?igshid=9w34udffmeke

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@masonjarnyc filled with greatness! 🙌🏼 for a BBQ place these tacos were actually pretty good!! Got a side of cauliflower with it too - which was yum. $13 for 3 fish tacos served on corn tortillas with a side of homemade potato chips on lunch menu. Place has a wide selection of beer and def bro-y, dark wood interior if you’re into football, beer and bbq - but hey if tacos are ya thing, ya can go the Tati route 😜 (just be sure to get some of the spicy buffalo sauce on side to kick it all up a notch) total rating of service, food and atmosphere - 6.9! Would come back foooo sureeee 🙌🏼🌮❤️ btw- they play chill, on-point 90’s music too! Woooooo!!! 😎 #tatstacos #tatistacos #lovemesometacos #lovemesometacos🌮 #tacosaremylovelanguage #tacosaremylife #feedmetacos #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #fishtacos #fishtacos🐟 #fishtacosfordays #mexicanforlunchnyc #nycmexicanfood #nyctacos #ilovefishtacos #tacoboutlove #tacoboutaparty #masonjarnyc #tacotaco #tacostacostacos #tacotuesday #tacotime #letstacoboutit (at Mason Jar) https://www.instagram.com/p/B79Gd25By77/?igshid=a4c6ri0fqmmc

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Took a taco tour in downtown Washington DC with some friends, and out of the three spots we hit I think I loved the tacos at @taqueria_nacional the most! 🤗 videoed here are the fish, cauliflower, steak, and butternut squash with kale! They have specials listed on the chalk board at the location (which the two veggie tacos were on). So delicious! The restaurant set up allows you to place your order, add as many additional toppings as you like (yay, spicy! 🌶🙌🏼) check out and grab a table. Love that you can choose your own toppings! 🤗 they even have margs if you so desire - I thought it was a tad sweet, doe. Staff is super friendly - had a beautiful mural on the wall. Would def come back here! 😋🥰 overall experience, 6.6! #tatistacos #tatstacos #ilovetacos #ilovetacossomuch #tacosforlife #fishtacosfordays #tacosfordays🌮 #feedmetacosandtellmeimpretty #letstacoboutit #letstacoboutlove #tacoboutaparty #tacotuesday #tacotuesday🌮 #tacotaco #tacostacostacos #tacostacos #tacotacotaco #washingtondcfood #tacoboutaparty #tacquerianacional (at Taqueria Nacional) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UTnWDhsIv/?igshid=lsbjmc91zk02