Taco Zocalo — Restaurant in Sterling

I recently visited Taco Zocalo, and I was truly impressed! From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly welcoming, which made a great first impression. A special shoutout to the manager, Iran, who was especially friendly and went out of his way to ensure we had a fantastic experience. The food was amazing—far better than what I’ve had at the Ashburn branch, where the dishes were too salty, which led us to stop going there. But this location? Absolutely spot on. The flavors were fresh and perfectly balanced. The restaurant itself is clean, inviting, and has a great atmosphere. The employees are not only friendly but seem genuinely happy to be there, which adds to the overall vibe. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for quality food and...

I've been a big fan of Taco Zocalo since discovering their first location in Reston around 2017. There really was no decent halal mexican/latino dining option in the area before then. The Ashburn location is just as good as the original and fortunately this new Sterling spot is too! Consistency is key.

I love just about everything on the menu with beef but the birria tacos dipped in consome are absolutely superb! Nothing else comes close though I also enjoy the elote, pulled beef chimichanga, steak quesadilla, and flour tacos with brisket or chorizo along with their awesome house-made salsas. Gotta end with the tres leches and churro :-)

Also gotta give a shout-out to the wonderful staff in a...

I received horrible service yesterday at this location and I am afraid to say the food wasn’t much better.

When I called initially to inform the team that my order was missing the consume, the lady on the phone took a so what attitude. My tacos were also extremely cold. The beans were not what I was used to receiving either. I was placed on hold for 25 mins and then was hung up upon.

I went in the next day to speak to a manager and was hassled by the cashier for doing so.

If this is the type of service that has come by the rapid expansion of the chain, you’ve lost a 3...