Charley Varipapa
Poca madre is the best newcomer I have been to in DC this year and I have been to all of them that the critics have raved about. The food here is so flavorful and delicious. Such well thought out dishes we were all mesmerized by the food we we getting. We probably over ordered as the portions were more than adequate. The drinks were pretty darn good too. One of the top three restaurants to eat at in DC if you are just visiting. Not to be missed!
Angshuman Mojumder
Probably one of the best new restaurants in town. There wasn't a dish we didn't like. Between four people we ordered about seven dishes that included a whole fish and their duck done Al pastor style. The whole fish was the favorite dish of the night. The only thing that we didn't find appealing was the hot chocolate...just ordinary and paled in comparison to the awesome cocktails we had that night. Some of the cocktails were not just tasty but came with their own table side show (blowtorch and smoke to say the least). The hot chocolate which was the only hiccup of the dining experience which included some high end service from all those in the front of the house. Highly recommended as a place to celebrate special occasions or just a great place for dinner.
Joseph Raczynski
I've been a fan of Taco Bamba for awhile - see that review on another page. This is an offshoot, taken up several notches. The place apparently shares the same kitchen as Bamba. There are some familiar flavors but in a different form factor. The meats are clearly done the same way, but plated as meat compared to a taco. They are very good.
Our group tried nearly every item on the menu. One thing I would highly caution against is the Tomahawk steak... Yeah, don't know who ordered this, while tasty, it's unnecessary at a Mexican higher end restaurant and at $110 for the meat, not smart.
Overall, the food is excellent, but I would say that each dish is 20% too expensive. For six people at a nicer Mexican restaurant it was $600 bones. Drinks can into the same bucket.
Again, very good food, albeit a little pricey.
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Max Nokhrin
We had a fantastic experience exploring the very creative menu. We chose the skip the tasting menu and selected from the appetizers and smaller entrees instead. Favs are the scallop ceviche and the soft-shell crab dishes, but it’s hard to go wrong! Fun wine list to top it off!
Daimon Rikuhei
Good Mexican-American fusion restaurant.
Taste is good and staffs are friendly. There are some rare premium tequila. Atmosphere is nice to have dinner with your important others in casual style.
Bruce Leshan
Good, interesting, smoky food. Drinks are fabulous. Tortillas and salsa are delicious. Wasn’t huge on the duck. Several of the waiters were outstanding and kind. One was less so.
Eyung G
One of the best tasting meals I've had in DC. Each dish is packed with oaxacan flavor. Sat at the bar, bartender delivered excellent serving providing his recommendations. I took all of them and they didn't disappoint. The octopus in squid ink on top of Blanco mole is must have. Flavor was savory and a little sweet from carmelization. Not chewy. Will return.
Shachar Ashkenazi
The food is super special and delicious, friendly staff, great cocktails - everything about this place was simply perfect!
Best restaurant in town hands down, don't miss this restaurant!
Peyton Doyle
Incredibly delighted with this Chinatown gem. The decor and space were lovely - well lit, unique window decor and cute succulents on the tables. Service was quick and knowledgeable. The drinks were remarkably delicious. Probably couldn’t go wrong with any of them. The food was so unique and at times, weird (grasshoppers in an appetizer), but all around really tasty. The donuts for dessert and roasted cauliflower for a side are must-haves. So. Good. Highly recommend Poca Madre.
Darron Berquist
Creative dishes with excellent presentation. Good flavor pairings (had the charred cabbage, and scallops dishes). Service was decent.
Twee Nguyen
The hype is real! Food is fantastic, drinks were so smooth and smoky and service was excellent. My partner luvs Mexican food and I was just tagging along but this place opened my eyes to how wonderful Mexican cuisine is and how balanced the food is - all my senses were singing praises to the chef! Chef's menu was heavenly and I can't wait to come back!
Alejandra Mora
This is one of the best restaurants that I've try in a long time. Amazing food and very good service. We are vegetarians and they have good options in the menu, I have to say the green salsa with tostadas as entrance were amazing, we had the heirloom squash and it was superb, the mushroom risotto and the broccoli were also fantastic. Drinks are also great. I highly recommended it and I will definitely be back when in DC.
Jacqueline Bruns
I had an amazing experience at Poca Madre. The food was incredible, and the wine pairings were spot on. I didn't know tortillas could taste that good. The menu was very friendly for a vegetarian like myself. The staff was attentive and the atmosphere was chic, making for a very fun ladies night out. Chef Faiz did an awesome job - I'll definitely be back!
Rachel Sinal
We had a work dinner at this restaurant & everyone loved it. The service was amazing and attentive and the food was great. So many great options for people, vegetarian or not. Best tortillas and Mexican risotto I've ever had. The dessert was on point as well. Did not disappoint, will definitely be back next time I'm in the DC area.
Craig B
This was great! The Margarita was probably the best I've ever had. Got the four course tasting menu which was kind of like 7. The crispy octopus was really good, and we really like the duck main. The ceviches were good too, and we loved all the Mezcal!
Keshav Magge MD
We are vegetarians and the tasting menu really was the way to go. Not a ton of vegetarian options but enough for my wife and I (2 appetizers, 2 small plates, 1 entree and multiple desserts). The vegetarian options were really really good and very different from what you can normally get. Very tasty and different flavor profiles. Great service and nice atmosphere as well. Would highly recommend.
Alexandria Rossi
I went to this restaurant on Saturday with two friends, and we had a fabulous time. The food was incredible, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely accommodating. We did not have a reservation but they found a way to sit us (which we really appreciated because the food was amazing), and when we had to leave our table and move the bar they offered us dessert and were extremely friendly. Honestly, I preferred to sit at the bar because we were able to watch the talented bartender create fantastic drinks. I can’t wait to go back!
Eduardo Vargas
We lamented the loss of Del Campo but decided to try Poca Madre, which is on the same location, for our Christmas party. We had an outstanding time. Cocktails were creative and delicious. We had a couple with grasshoppers on them and a frozen one. Mezcal cocktails are always a winner on my book. The octopus we had was the best ever anywhere, worth the trip all by itself. The burrito king lived up to its billing.
The food is the best Mexican inspired in the DC area, and the service complements it. Our server was welcoming and managed to guide our group through the menu without patronizing them. When we joked about wanting chips and salsa, because it was a Mexican restaurant, the chef whipped up some tostadas with a green dip, which were not on the menu. That’s the makings of true excellence.
The prices we paid were reflective of the services we received. We’ll absolutely be back.
Steven Asin
Recently rated one of the top 10 restaurants in DC, Pics Madre deserves all the praise it has been receiving. Service is excellent. Every bite of each of the four dishes I shared with warranted savoring. Each ingredient complemented it's fellows. A true gourmet delight.
Ari Wilder
Burrito with lobster, Wagyu and Caviar! Sold! Slow roasted duck is also a must have! Cocktails are incredible! My favorite new place. And if you aren’t feeling like a sit down experience, Taco Bamba is thru the double doors!
Hiruni Wicks
Amazing place! Without a doubt best food I have ever had. In addition you get to share that experience with wonderful staff.. definately coming back for more :)
Claire Murray
The staff, the food..everything about our experience was spectacular! The cuddle fish & shrimp ceviche was out of this world. Poca Madre is a MUST try.
Scott Graham
Unbelievable experience. Get the duck al pastor, wagyu burrito, and ceviche. Go now, before it’s booked weeks out
Reine Momo Brown
Brittany cocktails are delicious and the food amazing. Can't wait to go back. Thanks for the fantastic experience
Scott Drewno
So good. So good. So good. So good. So good. So good.
Heather Pickens Keppler
Excellent food service and drinks. Get the cauliflower! The ambience is fun too!
Rick Holgate
Snapper ceviche, sweetbreads Veracruzana, burrito El Rey were all fantastic...so much more left to try...
John Haberland
Brittany is an amazing bartender! Pollo con mole is amazing! Great cocktails!
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