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

$5.69

PUPUSA TACO

Cheese pupusa topped with your choice of: carne asada, pollo, carnitas. Option for Birria style for +$..

$6.90

LOBSTER TACO

fresh buttered lobster with seasoned slaw, chipotle crema, diced avocado, fresh pico de gallo, scallions served on a puffy flour tortilla shell.

$9.20

ELOTE SURF N' TURF

crispy shrimp, marinated steak, street corn, queso fresco, aioli, tajin, fresno peppers, cilantro, served on a flour tortilla

$6.65

FRENCH TOAST CRUNCH WRAP

scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes served with maple syrup

$16.10

Barbacoa

Braised lamb, chimichurri salsa, radish,onions, cilantro

$4.35

Carne Asda

citrus marinated steak, chipotle salsa, cotija cheese, radish, onions, cilantro

$4.35

El Gringo

spicy ground beef, lettuce, pico de gallo,mexican blended cheese

$4.35

Lengua

braised beef tongue, salsa verde, fresnopeppers, radish, onions, cilantro

$4.35

Pollo

grilled chicken, avocado salsa, onions, radish, cilantro

$4.35

Chorizo & Potatoes

ground pork, guerilla chilies, smokedpaprika, cotija cheese, chili de arbol, radishonions, cilantro

$4.35

Al Pastor

achiote marinated pork shoulder, slicedchar-grilled pineapple, jalapeno salsa, radishonions, cilantro

$4.35

CLASSIC TACOS

SPECIALTY TACOS

SMASH BURGER TACO

served on flour tortilla, american cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, smash sauce

$5.19

FRIED OYSTER

Lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, tartar sauce

$5.69

Birria

SERVED ON A FLOUR TORTILLAbraised beef, meltedcheese, onion, cilantro, guacamole, beefconsumme for dipping

$5.19

Double Deuce

steak & chicken, chimichurri salsa, lettuce, pico de gallo, black beans, chipotle mayo sauce

$5.49

Key West Grouper

tequila battered, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, chilli threads, slaw (Deep Fried)

$5.69

Land & Sea

skirt steak, grilled shrimp, crunchy radish,pickled red onions, horseradish sauce,cilantro

$5.49

Ahi Tuna

fresh sashimi tuna, seaweed salad,sesame/ginger slaw, crispy ramen,cucumber wasabi sauce, fresno peppers

$5.69

Pollo Poblano

Grilled chicken, sauteed onion & poblano peppers, roasted corn, crema, queso fresco, cilantro

$5.19

Puffy Beef Taco

SERVED ON A FLOUR TORTILLAseasoned ground beef, meltedqueso, jalapenos, monterey jack cheese,sour cream, flaming cheetos

$5.49

We Jammin

grilled jerk chicken, cabbage, jerk sauce,mango pico de gallo, fresno peppers

$5.49

Blackened Salmon

blackened atlantic salmon, char-corn relish, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado salsa

$5.69

Loaded Carnitas

hour slow roasted pork, crispy cheese, bacon, pickled red onion, cilantro, jalapeno salsa

$5.49

Shake Down Shrimp

flash fried shrimp, shredded cabbage, picode gallo, chipotle mayo, cilantro, pickledFresno, chilli threads

$5.69

Chili Belly

Spicy glazed pork belly, sesame ginger slaw, pickled red onion

$5.19

Macha Shrimp

Blackened shrimp , pickled cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, cilantro, chili threads, Baja sauce

$5.19

BREAKFAST TACO

chorizo or bacon, eggs, crema, guacamole, pico de gallo

$5.49

ELOTE SURF N' TURF

crispy shrimp, marinated steak, street corn, queso fresco, aioli, tajin, fresno peppers, cilantro, served on a flour tortilla

$6.65

Fried Avocado

roasted corn, pico de gallo, mexican crema

$5.49

General Tso

cauliflower, sesame/ginger slaw, springonions, thai chili, toasted sesame seeds

$5.49

Balsamic Mushroom

balsamic roasted portabello mushroom, roasted poblano, jicama slaw, cilantro, candied pepitas

$5.19

VEGGIE TACOS

NOT TACOS

Puff Chips W/ Salsa

Homemade puff blue chips served with salsa click to add, guacamole, queso, queso/chorizo

$8.05

Puff Chips W/ Guacamole

Crispy puff chips paired with creamy guacamole and diced tomatoes.

$13.80

Puff Chips W/ Queso

Crispy puff chips paired with creamy queso, garnished with fresh herbs.

$12.65

Puff Chips W/ Queso & Chorizo

Crispy puff chips paired with creamy queso and savory chorizo.

$14.95

Fajitas

sauteed pepper and onions. served with rice and beans. sides of sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and jack cheese.

$0.00

Tropical Ceviche

shrimp, diced mango, pico de gallo, cucumber, clamato, lime, chili threads. Served with chips

$14.95

Flaming Poppers

colossal poppers stuffed with mexican cheese then fried in our spicy breading

$10.35

Chicken Flautas

crispy hand rolled blue corn tortilla stuffedwith chicken, topped with melted queso, pico,lettuce, sour cream

$10.35

Cheese Quesadilla

flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese. comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo

$9.20

Veggie Quesadilla

flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese, mushrooms, red peppers, green peppers, onions. comes with a side of guacamole,sour cream, & pico de gallo

$10.35

Chicken Quesadilla

flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese, chicken. comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, & pico de gallo

$11.50

Steak Quesadilla

flour tortilla, monterey jack cheese, steak. comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, & pico de gallo

$12.65

Rock N Bowl

rice, beans, roasted corn pico, cilantro,guacamole, jalapeno salsa, served in a tortilla shell

$0.00

Nachos

chips, melted mexican cheese blend, blackbeans, roasted com, guacamole, chipotlecrema, jalapenos, pico de gallo, cilantro

$12.65

Empanadas

beef, chicken latin turnover with jalapeno salsa

$8.05

Birria Crunch Wrap

Braised beef, melted cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, consumme

$14.95

Gringo Pizza

ground beef, jack cheese, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, enchilada sauce, mexican crema, spring onion

$13.80

Birria Pizza

" crispy tortilla, braised beef, melted cheese, onion, cilantro, guacamole on top, served with a side of consomme

$16.10

Cabo Wabo Sandwich

fried chicken breast, melted jack cheese, guacamole,bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo

$14.95

The Cuban

ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickles, mustard hot-pressed on cuban bread

$14.95

Chicken Burrito

rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams

$12.65

Steak Burrito

rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams

$13.80

Carnitas Burrito

rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams

$12.65

Veggie Burrito

mushrooms, peppers, onions, rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams

$11.50

Ground Beef Burrito

rice, black beans, lettuce, jack cheese, salsa, sour creams

$12.65

TORTAS & BURRITOS

SIDES

Elote

street corn- grilled corn, queso fresco, mayonnaise piquin, chili ashes

$4.60

Elote Fuego

street corn with a spicy twist

$5.75

Beans

Vegetarian. gluten free.

$3.45

Rice

Vegetarian. gluten free.

$3.45

Guacamole

Vegetarian. gluten free.

$3.45

Queso

Melted cheese blend with savory grilled chicken, nestled in a crispy tortilla. Served with sides of guacamole and salsa.

$3.45

Mexican Fried Rice

mexican fried rice with chorizo & egg

$5.75

Side Chips & Salsa

Regular tortilla chips + salsa

$4.60

Side Salsa

No chips.

$1.75

Side Sour Cream

oz sour cream

$0.59

Hot Sauce

oz of our homemade hot sauces

$0.19

Churros

Churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate drizzle

$6.90

Whole Grain Apple Churros

Whole grain apple churros tossed in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel sauce.

$8.05

DESSERTS