Tacos are always a crowd-pleasing food, and there are many restaurants in the DMV serving up delicious, authentic and unique spins on the classic Mexican dish. We asked locals for their recommendations for the best tacos in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Consider these restaurants the next time you want to celebrate Taco Tuesday!
Ixtapalapa Taqueria | Gaithersburg, MD
Ixtapalapa is a family-run restaurant whose owners first started out with a small taqueria in a gas station. Its menu boasts 13 different kinds of tacos, all served on gluten-free corn tortillas, so even families with dietary restrictions can enjoy them. The most expensive taco on the menu is still only $4.25, so you can try many different toppings at a low cost. Many of Ixtapalapa’s ingredients, like its mole, are made from scratch. ixtataqueria.com…