District Taco...sounds better than Northern Virginia Taco, doesn't it?

District Taco 5723 Lee Highway, Arlington VA 10.30.11

You never know what you're going to get when you stop into a local taco joint in NoVa.  Sometimes you get lucky.  This was one of those times.

 I like the fixin's bar.  Everything was fresh and nicely prepared.  I didn't catch a hint of canned anything.  Always nice when you get fresh chopped jalapenos and spicy salsa at no extra charge.

 The menu is simple, but varied.  I want to come back and try the Huevos Rancheros.  A friend of mine had them.  He said they were fiery and kept him sweating for a while after he finished.  I'll be back to give them a shot.

 I ended up with a Burrito Mojado with pork.  It was spicy enough to make it interesting, but naturally I slathered it with their hot home-made salsa after I took this picture.  The decor is sparse, and the music is varied, but definitely Mexican.

 Nicely chopped.  Obviously not coming from a can.

 You can get Cerveza!  Ice cold.

 This is one of my favorite trends in the local fast-casual scene.  Boyland's Soda Machines.  I don't know about you, but real Birch Beer takes me back to days of $.25 bottles out of a machine.

Recycled napkins?  Check.  Compostable food containers?  Check.  Free Wifi?  Check.  Supporting other local merchants like M.E. Swing Coffee?  Two points for that one.

All-in-all, a nice concept with good food.  I think these folks will be rolling out a few more and I hope they jump the river over into my neck of the woods.  Until then, looks like I'll have to cross over to try the Huevos.  See you soon guys.