Taco Rock Menu (Update 2025)
Taco Rock, a vibrant taco joint in Arlington, VA, offers an eclectic menu catering to various tastes. Customers rave about the vast array of taco options, with standouts like the birria and puffy beef tacos. The blue corn tortilla tacos are a surprising hit even for non-corn tortilla fans. The elote and Mexican fried rice are crowd favorites, showcasing the restaurant's diverse offerings. Dishes like the birria tacos, Birria Ramen, and Cuban sandwich stand out for their flavorful and tender ingredients. The unique ordering system adds to the lively atmosphere, with strong drinks expertly crafted by friendly bartenders. With a rock 'n' roll theme and impressive Happy Hour specials, Taco Rock promises a memorable dining experience for those looking for delicious Mexican street food with a twist.
SPECIALS
COCONUT SHRIMP TACO
coconut tempura fried shrimp, slaw, tropical pico de gallo, sweet chili glaze, coconut flakes, fresno peppers, cilantro
PUPUSA TACO
Cheese pupusa topped with your choice of: carne asada, pollo, carnitas. Option for Birria style for +$..
LOBSTER TACO
fresh buttered lobster with seasoned slaw, chipotle crema, diced avocado, fresh pico de gallo, scallions served on a puffy flour tortilla shell.
ELOTE SURF N' TURF
crispy shrimp, marinated steak, street corn, queso fresco, aioli, tajin, fresno peppers, cilantro, served on a flour tortilla
FRENCH TOAST CRUNCH WRAP
scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes served with maple syrup
Barbacoa
Braised lamb, chimichurri salsa, radish,onions, cilantro
Carne Asda
citrus marinated steak, chipotle salsa, cotija cheese, radish, onions, cilantro
El Gringo
spicy ground beef, lettuce, pico de gallo,mexican blended cheese
Lengua
braised beef tongue, salsa verde, fresnopeppers, radish, onions, cilantro
Pollo
grilled chicken, avocado salsa, onions, radish, cilantro
Chorizo & Potatoes
ground pork, guerilla chilies, smokedpaprika, cotija cheese, chili de arbol, radishonions, cilantro
Al Pastor
achiote marinated pork shoulder, slicedchar-grilled pineapple, jalapeno salsa, radishonions, cilantro
CLASSIC TACOS
SPECIALTY TACOS
SMASH BURGER TACO
served on flour tortilla, american cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, smash sauce
FRIED OYSTER
Lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, tartar sauce
Birria
SERVED ON A FLOUR TORTILLAbraised beef, meltedcheese, onion, cilantro, guacamole, beefconsumme for dipping
Double Deuce
steak & chicken, chimichurri salsa, lettuce, pico de gallo, black beans, chipotle mayo sauce
Key West Grouper
tequila battered, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, chilli threads, slaw (Deep Fried)
Land & Sea
skirt steak, grilled shrimp, crunchy radish,pickled red onions, horseradish sauce,cilantro
Ahi Tuna
fresh sashimi tuna, seaweed salad,sesame/ginger slaw, crispy ramen,cucumber wasabi sauce, fresno peppers
Pollo Poblano
Grilled chicken, sauteed onion & poblano peppers, roasted corn, crema, queso fresco, cilantro
Puffy Beef Taco
SERVED ON A FLOUR TORTILLAseasoned ground beef, meltedqueso, jalapenos, monterey jack cheese,sour cream, flaming cheetos
We Jammin
grilled jerk chicken, cabbage, jerk sauce,mango pico de gallo, fresno peppers
Blackened Salmon
blackened atlantic salmon, char-corn relish, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado salsa
Loaded Carnitas
hour slow roasted pork, crispy cheese, bacon, pickled red onion, cilantro, jalapeno salsa
Shake Down Shrimp
flash fried shrimp, shredded cabbage, picode gallo, chipotle mayo, cilantro, pickledFresno, chilli threads
Chili Belly
Spicy glazed pork belly, sesame ginger slaw, pickled red onion
Macha Shrimp
Blackened shrimp , pickled cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro, chili threads, Baja sauce
BREAKFAST TACO
chorizo or bacon, eggs, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo
ELOTE SURF N' TURF
crispy shrimp, marinated steak, street corn, queso fresco, aioli, tajin, fresno peppers, cilantro, served on a flour tortilla
Fried Avocado
roasted corn, pico de gallo, mexican crema
General Tso
cauliflower, sesame/ginger slaw, springonions, thai chili, toasted sesame seeds
Balsamic Mushroom
balsamic roasted portabello mushroom, roasted poblano, jicama slaw, cilantro, candied pepitas
VEGGIE TACOS
NOT TACOS
Puff Chips W/ Salsa
Homemade puff blue chips served with salsa click to add, guacamole, queso, queso/chorizo
Puff Chips W/ Guacamole
Crispy puff chips paired with creamy guacamole and diced tomatoes.
Puff Chips W/ Queso
Crispy puff chips paired with creamy queso, garnished with fresh herbs.
Puff Chips W/ Queso & Chorizo
Crispy puff chips paired with creamy queso and savory chorizo.
Fajitas
sauteed pepper and onions. served with rice and beans. sides of sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and jack cheese.
Tropical Ceviche
shrimp, diced mango, pico de gallo, cucumber, clamato, lime, chili threads. Served with chips
Flaming Poppers
colossal poppers stuffed with mexican cheese then fried in our spicy breading
Chicken Flautas
crispy hand rolled blue corn tortilla stuffedwith chicken, topped with melted queso, pico,lettuce, sour cream
Cheese Quesadilla
flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese. comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo
Veggie Quesadilla
flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese, mushrooms, red peppers, green peppers, onions. comes with a side of guacamole,sour cream, & pico de gallo
Chicken Quesadilla
flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese, chicken. comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, & pico de gallo
Steak Quesadilla
flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese, steak. comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, & pico de gallo
Rock N Bowl
rice, beans, roasted corn pico, cilantro,guacamole, jalapeno salsa, served in a tortilla shell
Nachos
chips, melted mexican cheese blend, blackbeans, roasted com, guacamole, chipotlecrema, jalapenos, pico de gallo, cilantro
Empanadas
beef, chicken latin turnover with jalapeno salsa
Birria Crunch Wrap
Braised beef, melted cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, consumme
Gringo Pizza
ground beef, jack cheese, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, enchilada sauce, mexican crema, spring onion
Birria Pizza
" crispy tortilla, braised beef, melted cheese, onion, cilantro, guacamole on top, served with a side of consomme
Cabo Wabo Sandwich
fried chicken breast, melted jack cheese, guacamole,bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo
The Cuban
ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard hot-pressed on cuban bread
Chicken Burrito
rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams
Steak Burrito
rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams
Carnitas Burrito
rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams
Veggie Burrito
mushrooms, peppers, onions, rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams
Ground Beef Burrito
rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams
TORTAS & BURRITOS
SIDES
Elote
street corn- grilled corn, queso fresco, mayonnaise piquin, chili ashes
Elote Fuego
street corn with a spicy twist
Beans
Vegetarian. gluten free.
Rice
Vegetarian. gluten free.
Guacamole
Vegetarian. gluten free.
Queso
Melted cheese blend with savory grilled chicken, nestled in a crispy tortilla. Served with sides of guacamole and salsa.
Mexican Fried Rice
mexican fried rice with chorizo & egg
Side Chips & Salsa
Regular tortilla chips + salsa
Side Salsa
No chips.
Side Sour Cream
oz sour cream
Hot Sauce
oz of our homemade hot sauces
Churros
Churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate drizzle
Whole Grain Apple Churros
Whole grain apple churros tossed in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel sauce.