I've never had tacos there, but if you find yourself in Rosslyn sometime you should try Guajillo on Wilson Blvd for good--and reasonably authentic--Mexican. Mole is a highlight of their menu, in my opinion. Next door to Ray's the Steaks. Tom Sietsema has this to say about it (from the WaPo web site): -------------- Tom Sietsema's Annual Dining Guide, Fall 2002: Tacos, fajitas, burritos -- you can find all the usual Mexican restaurant standbys at this family-run storefront tucked into a small shopping strip. But concentrate on the daily list of specials for a taste of what's best at Guajillo. On any given day it might yield big, tender scallops invigorated with rosemary, wine and a touch of habanero pepper; pork marinated in garlic sauce and roasted in a banana leaf; or delectable crab cakes shaped with cilantro and served with chipotle cream sauce. Guajillo, which takes its name from a burgundy-colored chili pepper, is graciously free of cliches. Forget cheese-heavy dishes and mariachi music. Here patrons sink into deep chairs of cowhide and wood to drink fruity sangria and bracing mojitos and to dip into dusky salsas, soothing pinto beans and one of the spunkiest seviches around. Sound perfect? It's not. Guajillo's haunting mole of ground pumpkin seeds, plantains, nuts and chocolate is wasted on blank-tasting chicken, the service tends to be slow and hesitant, and the room gets noisy at prime time. So dine early if you want some peace with your carne asada.
