Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC
140 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"This salvadoreño restaurant is honestly one of the coziest places around Capitol Hill, and each time I am around the area I make sure to pay them a..."
Mart Schunk
"Tough to find a place that deserves 5 stars all around but this place was impeccable. We visited while walking around town and found this place...."
Nico Chubb
"The older man was good and kind. The younger man behind the bar was mildly rude, and the young man waiting tables cannot be bothered with taking care..."
Pastor Bill S
"Delicious food and strong drinks! The staff was very attentive and..."
Hazel Margaret
"The chips and salsa: chips tasted fresh but could’ve used salt, salsa didn’t have flavor or spice.
We got the chicken enchiladas, beef soft and..."
Cathy Leslie
"The pupusas were ok, I’ve had better. But the service was great, manager and servers were nice and they gave us free tequila shots as we walked..."
Mariama
"This place was delicious! I got the enchiladas, loved them. The portion was perfect so I didn't have to carry around leftovers. Great casual lunch..."
Kira LeCaptain
"Really do not want ANYone to hear this: but I have not eaten at a restaurant in DC that makes me feel more welcome. Carlos is the consummate host:..."
Peter Strickland
"A relaxed, casual place with delicious food and friendly staff. And it's reasonably priced for DC. What more could you..."
Ben Marcus
"I finally got back for the first time after covid, I've been going here for over a decade with my family and love it. They're so friendly and the..."
Robert Haislmaier
"Lovely fish tacos, steak, shrimp, superb paella. Well worth visit. Cozy comfortable service. Just love Henry and his family. See you soon. Lovely..."
Mona Butterfield
"Always good food and service and they always have pupusas (unlike Las Placitas). Would recommend the Salvadorian dishes over the Mexican ones but all..."
Kyle Olson
"I grew up on the hill a couple miles away and I’ve been coming here since I had a memory. This is by far my most favorite place to eat in the..."
Evan Olson
"This place is the absolute best!! Their quesedillas (no matter what kind you get whether it be the steak or shrimp) are out of this world.The..."
"The food is great, though when asking for extra salsa, which is free, person preparing the dish doesn't put any more than usual. Sometimes they..."
Alextar
"Ordered on Uber Eats but the team on 10/6 around 8pm is killing it. This is the BEST wrapped burrito I've ever received from a chipotle..."
MonaLisa T
"I saw some negative reviews and since this is my go-to Chipotle, I wanted to defend it.
The employees are always friendly and professional. The line..."
Neil Washington
"This chipotle is just as delicious as the others, but is still worth the..."
Thompson Ritchie
"I don't really go out of my way to review chain restaurants like Chipotle. But the staff at this restaurant was great!
My order was online so I..."
Felix Yesquen
"We had a team lunch at work today and we chose Chipotle GP. I was nominated to pick up the $100+ order. When I arrived, Aliyah informed me that they..."
Spencer Veirs
"Classic Chipotle, if you have been to one before you know what you will get. As far as Chipotle's go this is a good one, fast service and good food...."
Nico Cantrell
"4.5 stars. We're fans of Chipotle as a fast food provider. My biggest complaint about the chain in general is the uneveness in service. We have..."
jaaz182
"When I was growing up in Vermont, I used to dream of the day when I would live within walking distance of a Chipotle. Thanks to the hard-working and..."
Miles F Hall
"I am a frequent visitor at this location. They are as professional as you can get. I have been to many Chipotles in DMV and this one is by far the..."
Gassim Bah
"nothing special, no complaints about the food/service. but the location itself is great:
-they have parking.
-i cut through here all the time to get..."
J A
"Good, fast and fresh. What more could you want? Maybe a smaller portion..."
brian mason
"Employees here are very helpful and friendly. With a gluten allergy all line employees changed their gloves and even tosted my soft shell corn tacos..."
"The strimp and fried Calamari was delicious. Nice spot to eat and hsve a good time after..."
Michelle McClennon
"French toast is the best in the US! I'm not..."
Hlase Baloyi
"Very nice steak fajitas and delicious frozen lime/strawberry..."
David Fonseca
"The Drinks were off the Chain! If you love Chicken Wings don’t go there! You’ll be ordering..."
Henry Green
"Fajitas we're delicious. The staff took care of..."
Joe Clyde Wilkinson
"one day I’ll get there for karaoke! for now I go to see the lovely faces of gina and her..."
Amaani F. Lyle
"Was there last night celebrating 🥳 a birthday. We're 1st timers and it won't be my last. The atmosphere is what you'd expect for a Mexican..."
Toni Smith
"Definitely in love with the Happy Hour. Large Margaritas with multiple flavors. The food all around is good… hefty wings, tasty burgers, crunchy..."
Styves Exantus
"This location on 12th St NE is in the middle of the block next to a small parking lot. It is a few blocks away from Catholic University and the..."
Adrienne Rigby
"𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀. My visit to San Antonio's Bar & Grill was amazing. The..."
Kenzi LA Toy
"I absolutely love this place. I started out with the Gambas & Chile Con Queso. I forgot to take a picture because I was too busy socializing and..."
Tiffany Long
"Ordered tamales, rice and black beans. Cost me around 14 bucks. The tamales were pretty well done considering this was my first time trying them. But..."
rishabh uniyal
"This place rocks. Fast service, generous portions and most importantly delicious food. Somewhat walkable from Catholic University, but there’s..."
Aidan McIntosh
"Hip spot for Happy Hour social.....with great food. Parking a little rough....but..."
MrHummingbirdbassist
"I chaperoned a group of students from a nearby school to San Antonio Grill yesterday. The staff at the restaurant were very accommodating to our..."
Ebony Washington
"Sometimes it’s a hit or miss over the past years but one person I can say is Nelle. He is short, fast, hardworking and caring to all guest. He made..."
"Let me clear the air on the quality of Cafe cantina: you get exactly what you pay for and should be expecting when you go to a bedroom sized pizza..."
Jeremiah Leonard
"I work right around the corner from this place and end up eating here 2 or 3 times a week.
The price per slice seems steep, but then you realize..."
"Just as good as an experience as you would expect from a chipotle. The food was prepared quickly, the staff were friendly and your typical chicken..."
Elias Chelala
"Freshest Chipotle I have had in years. Got a Chicken burrito bowl today and I could actually taste the lime and the kick of spice on the chicken in..."
Steve
"Always thought they are good. They have better days and days that are fine. . But not always. Still a place I like and..."
Herrera Blaser
"The food was good and portion size more than standard. Usual burrito place with normal serving as other places. Will need to do something different..."
Lijo Varghese
"As a Muslimah, having halal food outside is my biggest concern. Chipotle is a great place to eat from just I avoided taking any meat at..."
Amina
"Food was good but didn’t include any utensils or..."
Stephen N
"Chipotle is always good to me. I dont go often but when I do they never disappoint. It was a little too crowded, but the service and the amount of..."
Patrick Thomas
"Some staff is really nice. But the night staff can be really rude that it cancels out the mid day staff's polite energy. They also close early a lot,..."
"I hosted at 50th birthday celebration at Wild Days rooftop. The planning, execution and service were warm, professional and precise. Their event..."
Ambiya Binta
"Adorable rooftop bar! Loved the live music and the vibes of this place. Drinks are very expensive (20$ per average) so I highly suggest trying their..."
Jessica A
"Nice lounge on the rooftop of the Eaton Hotel. It's clean and the customer service is great. The staff is also friendly and fun to have. The food..."
James Franklin
"Me and my friends came to celebrate a Birthday! Aaron at the bar made the best drink, I highly recommend coming..."
Tiffany Renée
"Nice rooftop lounge with amazing food! We ordered 3 different tacos and some starters. The customer service was excellent. Everything was so fresh..."
Vinny C.
"Great atmosphere. We lucked out finding a covered rooftop to keep out of the rain.
Decent bar.
Call the exterminator. The roaches were all over the..."
Caleb Rice
"It’s a vibe at Wild Days, get there early man the line be wrapped. The food is excellent the drinks was damn good, and the atmosphere was great...."
Aiden Boissiere
"Always has great live performances throughout the week. I would definitely recommend every second and fourth Saturday of the month the DJ plays r&B..."
Mari “Tru” Cooper
"Easily one of the best spots in the city for views of the city, vibes and an array of music - including live music! Wild Days has something for..."
Christine Smitz
"Excellent service from Rick. He was courteous and his service was prompt. The food and drinks were great. Good ambiance and atmosphere. S’mores on..."
"2 in 1 restaurant isn't a bad idea. It was my first time at either restaurant before, but the cashier was very helpful. They service time was..."
Chrissy Love
"The lady at the drive thru was a saving grace. I ordered through Grubhub, and for some reason the manager kept saying my order was delivered... which..."
David Jun
"Went here late in the evening and the drive thru was packed... I would have to the service was speedy and the associate was pleasant and..."
Isaiah Jamal
"Food is good. Nice lobby to eat in. Only part that needs improving is the drinks. Sometimes drinks are all out or flat and not enough..."
kelvin jones
"I got a 12pc with 3 large sides and 6 biscuits. The service was quick and easy. The food was hot. This was on Friday evening.I enjoyed this KFC. The..."
Andrew Shane
"I got a 12pc with 3 large sides and 6 biscuits. The service was quick and easy. The food was hot. This was on Friday evening.I enjoyed this KFC. The..."
"Very reminiscent of Don Pablo’s (RIP). Happy hour is the time to go with your friends! Enjoy some cheap drinks, delicious food and enjoy..."
redpresent12
"First time visiting this place and I fell in love! First of all, the staff was too lit! It had to be about 7 birthday's and the staff delivered..."
Ariel Sesay
"The best vibe and my favorite restaurant in DC. Brought my family here for my 21st birthday and they had a great time. Happy Hour is well priced and..."
Kierlyn Seeley
"Alero’s is always a time to be had when I visit here. I love their food. I normally would just get guc & chips. It’s so..."
Tahjai Ward
"The food at Alero Restaurant was absolutely delicious. I had the chicken tacos pastor and they were some of the best I've had in DC. The chicken was..."
Elias Chelala
"Food was very flavorful, drinks were definitely delicious and the staff was very polite, fun and had awesome energy. 🥰 Definitely will visit again..."
Tasha Donaldson
"Came for a late night drink and wasn't denied. Not only that, felt at home and the service was fair. Great, but when I say fair, I was treated like a..."
A L
"LOVED IT HERE. The vibes are immaculate it's a very fun atmosphere and the kitchen is open late. The service is extremely quick, the drinks are..."
Brittany Ledger
"Very lively & fun spot! Stopped in while celebrating my daughter's 21st birthday for drinks on a Saturday night. Sat inside where DJ was playing..."
Lauren Grote
"Food was delicious, drinks were delicious, however, they had no real amount of alcohol!!... I was so disappointed. I purchased 2 pitchers of the..."
Mariana Noriega
"Dope spot to have some frozen margaritas and tasty Mexican food. Right on the popular U street in DC, where you can find the next spot after eating...."
Joshua Dyer
"Fun vibe. Reasonable prices, especially at Sunday happy hour. We enjoyed our food and margaritas. Good chips and salsa. I would definitely come back..."
"Fantastic experience. The decor is sharp and modern and the service is fast and super friendly. The prices are appropriate, standard downtown cost. ..."
Michael Cupertino
"Love this place! Great food and even better service. It is a quiet place to regroup in the middle of this busy city! The fries are..."
Alicia Shaffer
"The food is delicious and the menu is a mix of cuisines. The portion of the meal is filling.
The service is greate and the place is clean.
The meat..."
Emad Alsagheer
"What a great find! I enjoyed the food, guests, service and ambiance. Truly a beautiful, delicious, delightful, affordable restaurant. A meal out..."
Jeff Flanzer
"The food here is AMAZING. the butter chicken never fails to satisfy. Their buffet is especially practical when I'm on the go. Staff is friendly. I..."
dgarc015
"The food was yummy. I head the chickpea side which was good but surprisingly spicey. I'd have it again though. The ambiance was great. I loved the..."
Nolan Wright
"Delicious halal food, excellent spacious and clean atmosphere, warm and gracious owner and service. Amazing location. We only tried their subs which..."
Amir Khan
"I cannot stress the quality of the food at this place enough. My Mexican burger was truly a dream come true. I'm something of a food tourist and, no..."
Alvo von Cossel
"This is the new Z Burger. I have had their food multiple times and it takes as good as it did on the first visit. The phily cheese steak is my..."
Imron S
"I liked it but there needs to be more options for the buffet. It reminds me of Grand Trunk. The lamb was my favorite, however there was a lot of..."
"Had a good experience here while sight seeing in DC. The Homewrecker was a great burrito. We got there a little before 11 and had to wait for them to..."
Bud Booth
"Ii placed a large order online. Had some questions during the process. I called the number and reached Patrick -- He was extremely helpful and took..."
Cathy V
"2nd time there...much improved this time around. Quick service, fair price, and good..."
Roderick Parker
"I went in around 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The service was quick and friendly! I didn’t have any issues at this location. The staff was friendly and..."
"Staff was focused and helpful. they kept the line moving even with those people who insist on reaching over the glass to point at the brown rice..."
Nat C
"The breakfast folks at the time were a bit slow, but it was worth the wait. It's a nice comfortable spot with good seating. Food seemed fresher than..."
Libuw Pongliyab
"I always loved Chipotle’s Food I almost tried all the different dishes by the years , it’s just delicious and good, this store was almost empty..."
Nora
"The place is most like any other place, they are however unable to sit all that enter. Which is a little bothersome, but what can you do when you are..."
Bori Buri
"Chipotle is a reliable choice for relatively decent and reasonably priced food. One can eat vegetables and legumes at Chipotle, and at least feel as..."
James Lytle
"i hate to give Chipotle a bad review. I love Chipotle. I would eat it everyday if I could. But this one day, I didn't have a good experience. I..."
"As always, food was amazing. Our waiter could’ve been a bit more friendly but I won’t nitpick. The carpet is disgustingly sticky, like it..."
Krystal Bagley
"We order from this restaurant regularly as a group for work and the food is fresh and warm when we pick up the order. Just make sure that the prices..."
Cindy Calhoun
"While the place was rather small and dark, the food and service were moderate. As it is a personal favorite of mine, I was excited to learn that they..."
Aaron Barker
"Parking was a little bit of a problem and we couldn't read the meter because the sun made it impossible to see and we are short people and had to..."
Kelly
"Lomita dos was our go-to Friday night date spot pre-Covid, and it continues to be our favorite part of the week even now. Eric makes us feel like..."
Noah Fleishman
"The people elevate the experience. Great haunt for townies and on the map for daytime office workers. This is not a fancy place, but you should be..."
Helen McCulley
"I went in on a whim. I thought the place looked kind of sketchy on the outside, but I decided to give it a try. Glad I did. The service was amazing...."
Andrea Evans
"On a Thursday evening the staff was friendly and attentive. The menu is wide with vegetarian and seafood options. Our meal was served quickly, the..."
Michael S. Thomas
"With its tight cozy atmosphere, perfectly volumed music, and a great selection of truely Hispanic dishes La Lomita Dos quickly rose to the top of my..."
Brendan Lucas
"Only person in the place - usually not a good sign. Food and service was very good. Friendly staff with just enough interaction to provide good..."
"Great place in DC. Tasty food and delicious margaritas.
Great service. Very friendly waiters.
I can just recommend the place for a nice evening of..."
Sandra Nilsson
"I live in NYC but I went to DC just to literally try this food! A friend recommended it to me and the food was just delicious! The mexican food here..."
Juan Sebastián Angarita
"I was there yesterday and it was absolutely amazing! You have to try the table side guacamole and the chipotle churrasco, both absolutely delicious!..."
Jaime Figueroa
"If you like soup, try the see food soup! It is delicious.
And the waiter was very friendly and helpful. We even have the presence of the owner in our..."
Etmar Mendiola
"The service was beyond excellent. They were very friendly. It is a nice cozy restaurant. My friend and I went there to celebrate her birthday. ..."
Marla Arrington
"First night in DC, zero disappointment. Can't wait to return. The food was incredible and our waiter was awesome, great drink..."
Adrienne Calland Travis
"One of the best Mexican restaurant I have been too. Food was delicious and meat was tender and fresh, great..."
Nutan Chetrii
"Loved the food. Best chips ever! Sat outside and loved the..."
Lana Durante
"Celebrated my birthday here and they gave Excellent food, drinks and awesome service, super clean place and unique decorations, had a great time and..."
Luis G. Macias
"The chilli Relleno and the spinach enchilada was delicious. The enchilada was actually full of only spinach!! The service was great..."
Kristina Bell-Griffith
"Delicious food and great service. The salsa and chips were wonderful! I got the beef enchiladas and they were..."
Nicole Boughton
"Took an out of town friend there for dinner. Fantastic service and food. I had the pork burrito, so delicious. The margaritas were..."
Eric Hooker
"Yesterday I had my birthday celebration at Alero, and it was amazing! Food was delicious, service great, and the staff is so nice! Good jobs guys...."
Mariana Finegan
"Excelente. El servicio de Joel extraordinario. La comida espectacular y el ambiente divino. Altamente recomendado. En la próxima visita a..."
Margarita Delgado
"Another outing with my ladies group. We hit up this place just off Connecticut Ave in NW Washington. Ample seating inside and out. The..."
Dovey G Abstract N Flow
"It's good. I love that they prepare their black beans from scratch daily and always order the enchiladas with them instead of the refried beans...."
hector rivas
"Food was fenomenal, the service A+. I went there to celebrate my birthday and the staff surprised me with a cake and singing happy bday. Was so cool...."
erika hernandez
"This was my second time here and I was pretty disappointed after a magnificent first time. Don't get me wrong, the food was really flavorful, but..."
Max Broad
"I had a skinny margarita and it was PHENOMENAL.
For dinner I chose to have a chicken and steak fajitas and I enjoyed the steak more. But everything..."
Sabrina “Mrs. Bri”
"Good place a fun and quick Mexican bite ! Love the chicken rolls and guacamole.
The atmosphere is pretty great with outdoor option and good drinks..."
Dhruv Jaiswal
"Found this restaurant after leaving the DC zoo and it was delicious!! The spicy salsa was perfectly made as was everything else we ordered! Will..."
Bermuda Bound
"Not shocking that again Laredo gets 5 stars across the board. Legitimately drove across the District (instead of heading home to PG County) to bring..."
Lindsay S
"This place is a great option for a casual night out. Tex mex comfort food those of us from the ‘burbs know and love. Not something easy to find in..."
Jeff Sanders
"Excellent food, great service and good selection of drinks. They know what they are doing, and the meals are prepared like they are meant for family...."
Murtaza Bohra
"Great food and drinks. Javi the bartender is amazing and very welcoming. Food is amazing quality and drinks are heavy. A bit pricey but the..."
marzena hawryla
"I was in the neighborhood and decided to drop in. I went with the bottomless unlimited tapas for $20. The food was great, service was good, and I..."
Renato Cataldo
"Been here just once before now and I enjoyed it,the next time did not disappoint ,great food ,great and friendly..."
"I have been going to this Taco Bell regularly for more than 7 years. In this time, I have never received an incorrect order and have been treated..."
Mike Massaroli
"Food is good staff is sweet..just have to watch out for homeless...had issues 2 times I say no everytime they ask for money...but beware the feral..."
Michael Vining
"Love it, service is always good, food is..."
Jerson Juarez
"The food order is always correct and the food is good. One lady that works on the cash register and must be a shift supervisor is very rude and off..."
Lesley goyal
"Just as good a Taco Bell as any. Cheap and fast. Staff were always polite to me. There’s occasionally a line but it’s never more than a few..."
Isaac Liu
"Son ate 2 crunch wraps from here, while we all ate at other locations. Good food, good..."
Steven Pester
"You're in a rush to catch your bus or train. You need affordable, filling food that's easy to eat on the run, or while settled into your seat hoping..."
Joe Wehry
"Update: Extra 0.5 for carrying the spork. Makes all the difference.
Original:
Took off one star because salsas were so badly displayed. ..."
A. A.小丹
"Staff was very nice the place was clean I saw a pigeon which was kind of weird but still..."
katherine
"Had to give these guys a good review for staying open and working during the pandemic. Not a big fan of fast food, but times been..."
Fatima Pazos
"Fast food and 3 2 1 it’s in my tummy! Great stop while you’re travelling. Grab a quick bite and feel..."
Merhunisa Chaudhry
"It’s good for a Taco Bell.. one of the better locations I’ve been to as far as food quality. Prices are decent and accuracy and speed is..."
Annie Piper
"Amazing taco place for value. I LOVE taco Bell. Cheesy bean and rice burrito (add potatoes) is my favorite. Very..."
Harry Huntley
"Fantastic service and budget discount tacos available if you ask for any inventory past expiration date, bought 9 tacos for 85..."
"This spot is the one I like best. I go to many restaurants but to this restaurant I constantly return again and again. The crew is very warm and the..."
Sean Barnes
"Second time here and I found that both times my order came out quickly and tasted great. I have no complaints and they even have a large selection of..."
Eric Daniel
"Great food, excellent customer service and always..."
Jason _
"Huge burrito and friendly service. I dont understand the negative..."
"Small takeout place with a few tables. DC's best pizza. Staff friendly and efficient...."
Sheila J Carpenter
"In my humble opinion, This is the best pizza in the DC area. My job affords me to eat everywhere in DC. Aside from California Pizza Kitchen in Md.,..."
HD4me
"Great place for a quick salad. Very tasty chicken, moist and flavorful and fresh romaine & tomatoes. Surprisingly good for a small fast serve..."
Kat Sykes
"Most of the negative reviews are petty.
The pizza was ready in like 10 minutes. I was in and out in about 1 minute.
Price is fair for George..."
Ryan Spencer
"The pizza is tasty, and this might be the cheapest, fastest lunch in Georgetown. I haven't tried the..."
Bill Pabst
"I think all you guys are doing is trying to ruin a good place to eat at. I went and tried the food with my friends and we all enjoyed..."
Shoaib Chaudhry
"I wanted a taco salad but they apparently couldn't serve one because they were closing..."
"I have frequented this place for the last 5 years. They have some of the best tamales and tortas. Their chicken quesadilla is the best I have had in..."
Malaika
"I really enjoy the carne asada tacos they are so good as well as the tortas .. pricing isnt bad at all and service is..."
ani Mendoza
"The quesadillas are different than any other one I've have before. They are huge with lots of ingredients and oxaca cheese. Get the King which has..."
Benjamin Finkel
"The food is very good.... very good taste and the people are very friendly. there's just nowhere to sit. but I felt in Mexico for a..."
Alex Casco
"Great little spot. Bakery but I go there for the excellent tacos and burritos. Good value and always excellent service. These folks are in there..."
James Black
"Good bread I was able to get the type of bread I use to enjoy with my..."
David Valdivia
"You get what you pay for. Or do you? Get the large Cubano torta, no, get any quesidilla, and be amazed. Coffees hot all day Chapin! True El..."
Sean Karabekir
"I think these are the best tacos in DC. Seems like a lot of people in the reviews don't like the service but its an OG mexican joint that takes a few..."
Wisam Naoum
"Great little neighborhood place that cranks out delicious food...and at great prices. I love waiting for my food and watching the cooks go. Tacos are..."
Tracey Moon
"Excellent authentic Mexican food. I give them 10 out of 10!!! The parking sucks but I think that's the same all around the city. Huevos a la Mexicana..."
Aj Hernandez
"So great service in an informal but familiar atmosphere. Great food, affordable price and lots of smiles. Neighborhood meeting place. You can order..."
jaimeb cw
"Great genuine Mexican and Salvadorian food, you get good portions and the products are good. Would definitely..."
Georgiana S
"If something like from this place is their food, that is so good, everything is fresh, the tortillas are made by hand, sometimes they take a extra..."
Angelica Mejia-Paz
"I loved everything from this place, the service, the food. Good..."
Jessica Perez
"One of the best fast delivered Mexican food in the area. Customer service is excellent, the prices are more than reasonable portions sized for two..."
Paola Nuñez
"Definitely worth the wait! Call ahead if you're in a hurry. This place is Authentic as it gets here in the city. The Sopes are my personal favorite..."
Julio Ahumada
"Great little spot for trying out authentic Mexican food. The give nice portion of food, which gives you more bang for your buck. I enjoy their hot..."
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