Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"Just finished their 3 course brunch.. Cheap and finger licking good. The owner was really nice and gave us special gluten free dessert because they..."

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Dlena

92/100 (1192 ratings)

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The Royal Dc

91/100 (1127 ratings)

"My cousin said “Hey, let’s go to this Latino Michelin Star restaurant” and after eating at The Royal, I know why they received the star...."

C R

"Let me say that the atmosphere is absolutely the selling point of this restaurant. Beautiful decor, great music, and an overall warm and welcoming..."

Nikki Mwaura

"Great ambiance with quick service and solid, albeit occasionally muffled-flavor, food. -- Two friends and I came on a Sunday afternoon for a late..."

Arie Polycarpou

"Beautiful restaurant with unique seating options both inside and out. Food and drinks all very good but quite pricey. Happy hour is the way to go...."

Eric Borlaug

"Great coffee and breakfast! Bites you can’t find at a typical breakfast/brunch place, and good prices. Super cute ambiance inside and great..."

Julianna Violetto

"Service was very fast and food got came out within minutes of ordering. All the dishes were delicious and unique, we got the burger, crispy pork..."

Gabby A

"Everyone who works here is really nice. The bartenders work really hard to get your drinks out quickly. The food is good, portions are a bit small..."

Anastasia Leiphart

"A michelin star restaurant that is affordable? With gluten free options aplenty and the tastiest fries you'll ever eat? Yes please! We were blown..."

Ariane Laxo

"I finally got to try this little spot after passing it dozens of times - and what a gem The Royal is! I met a friend for lunch and we both got arepas..."

Eli D.

"The Royal gets five stars for the meals it prepares, the presentation on the plate, the amazing wait staff, and the atmosphere that invites..."

Laura Peters

Espita

90/100 (4944 ratings)

"We went here for Mother's Day brunch and it was a mixed experience. The food was good, the service just so-so, especially the sour attitude by a..."

Saminda Wijegunawardena

"It was a nice spot. Beautiful and comfortable space. The food it's very good and it was more than I expected, the portions are super good! The..."

Landis Rojas

"I really liked this place and the friendly staff. The ambiance: Very nice setting and decor…great for a date night, friends dinner and..."

Lu DS

"Definitely need to go back and try more of the menu. The bar service was top notch. I had the Pollo Asado half chicken. A large portion, it was..."

Thomas Kerrick

"Came here for the $25 3-course brunch deal. The waffle is an extra $4 & the churro an extra $2 and if you want a drink that’s an extra amount..."

jhalitza pimentel

"Bittersweet night at Espita tonight—we popped in for a couple cocktails and dinner to find out they’re closing and this is the last night...."

Greg Young

"Had a fantastic experience here. Service gave us excellent recommendations on both the food and drinks. Mezcal Margarita was deliciously spicy and..."

Felix Haehnel

"What a tasty brunch! Authentic dishes made fresh, and I'd have to say the best Mexican cuisine I've had in the DC area. My boyfriend was really..."

Laura Ireland

"In these tough covid times the responsibility of seating comes down even harder on the host/ess. Though this place was very busy, the host treated..."

Frank Fayer

"Very tasty brunch. Was able to walk in and get a table for 4 with no problem at noon on a saturday. Good brunch drink options, and a nice (but..."

Scott Matus

"Delicious food and cocktails! For the less adventurous culinary-wise, there's a burger menu too. Don't miss the vegetarian taco which is (IMO) the..."

Karl Spanbauer

"Fantastic food. Menus are simple and delicious, their ingredients are fresh, fries are seasoned and crunchy (you know you care about it) and damn,..."

K.T. Griffin

"The pork shank was really good. The menu was correct that it served two. Four small tortillas seemed lacking but the server was happy to bring more...."

B T

"Haven’t had such good food in a long time! We basically had everything vegetarian from the menu. The red salsa was awesome as well as the..."

Lucie W

"Fun Mexican bar/tapas style restaurant. Not too much of a beer selection, but they have an interesting subtle pineapple beer you should try. They..."

Kyle D

"I absolutely loved this place. I can tell you this is truly authentic modern Mexican food. I'm from Mexico city and I felt like I was at a restaurant..."

Juan Montesinos

"Stopped by after a late night in the office just missed the main menu cut off time also hadn't eaten all day! The bartender said try all the tacos on..."

Brandon Boone

Micubacafe

90/100 (1258 ratings)

"This place is great. We are Cubans from Jersey and when our daughter moved to DC six months ago, we looked for a 'traditional' Cuban place. Mi Cuba..."

Mike Valdes

"I took my family out for dinner to Mi Cuba Café last night. The food, as always, was spectacular! I had the traditional ropa vieja, mouthwatering!..."

Paula Flores Carrillo

"The food is amazing!!! My teenagers loved it as well. I will be returning often. It is very affordable. The menu had all the foods I missed and love,..."

Amylee Irizarry

"You won't find a better place to eat traditional. delicious, well presented cuban food. The only defect that I can find to this place is that it is a..."

Alejandro Perez Bler

"The food is amazing, the service is great, and it has a vibrant ambiance. It's a small venue, so it's better to arrive early or make a reservation...."

Manuel J. Diaz-Ramirez

"For me and my Cuban family is the place that represent us. The best Cuban food in town, amazing service and excelent customer service..."

Misdel Quiñones

"Great Cuban food. Authentic and delicious. Good ambience. Prices are super reasonable. I’m from Miami so I know authentic Cuban food when I taste..."

Hey-d Valdes

"Great food, good service, nice servers but the place is way too small. In the beginning it was OK but now is time to expand..."

Ivelisse Galarza-Pagan

"Truly excellent Cuban food in an intimate setting on Park Road, in the Columbia Heights..."

D Edward Farrar

"Best Cuban food in town. Great ropa, perfectly browned vaca frita, I'd get the congri over the black beans, but other than that everything is very..."

Steve Quartell

"Great Cuban food. Try their traditional Cuban sandwich for a quick..."

Rich Greenaway

"Great experience in DC !!! Very nice food and staff there...i really..."

Ubaldo López Hernández

"Probably the BEST Cuban food we have had in the DC area. We have been here several times, and love it. Service is quick and table space is plenty,..."

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"I love this Authentic Cuban restaurant!!! Mi Cuba is where it is at. Everything is amazing 🤩. The full meal from start to finish was amazing. If..."

LaurAn B.

"Mi Cuba has been my favorite spot since I moved to DC. The food is very delicious, and the staff is always very friendly and helpful. Thanks for..."

Begüm Ceren Karaibrahimoglu

"I drove from Stafford for this delicious AUTHENTIC CUBAN food. Awesome customer service. Everyone speaks English and Spanish and they communicate..."

Melanie Sierra

"My wife is Cuban so I'm very familiar with Cuban food and this was very good. Our daughter found this place while going to school near bye. Next time..."

John

"LOVED THIS PLACE! Came here for dinner Friday—called ahead to make a reservation which was good because the place is small and most of the tables..."

Vy H.

"A hidden gem in Columbia Heights. The food was delicious and the service was great. An unassuming restaurant with quality Cuban Cuisine. Well..."

Eric Morales

"Best authentic cuban food here in Washington DC. I had to get a Cafe Con Leche. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love the atmosphere, and the pork was off the..."

Walt's Travel Adventures

"Cute spot with great food. Don't out on the great coffee or strong drinks. Staff if super nice. Ordered the chicken with cheese and the Cubano. Both..."

Rosie C

"We have been dining at Mi Cuba for many years now, and are never disappointed. The lechon is always perfectly cooked, nice and crispy around the..."

Frances L

"Surprisingly delicious!! The food was so good we both totally over ate. The service was friendly and fast. And we weren't rushed at all. It was also..."

Maureen Elias

"While in D.C. this was one of my go to spots. Food is amazing and so is the staff. If you go more than once they'll remember you and treat you like..."

Kathryn Baxter

"Overall, a great place to have a light dinner. Service is phenomenal. I came in to order take out, and workers are very friendly and accommodating...."

Steven Klausner

"Authentically tasty. The croquetas are my favorites!!! The ham they use is def top notch! 💕 now the empanadas were not my faves at all not sure y..."

D G

"The Cuban bread here is extremely authentic I’m from key west and always try to find a real Cuban place where ever I go and I was hard pressed to..."

DaXXX

"My first time having Cuban food and I loved it. Both me and my friend who went for a vegetarian option really enjoyed our meal. Also, the portions..."

Aila Trasi

"Delicious authentic food, friendly staff and cute decor! We have Cuban family members and enjoy Cuban food with them out of state…but have..."

Moira Dhaliwal

"Had a wonderful time here!! Definitely have to stop by here. Staff was amazing and friendly. The food was delicious and came out relatively quickly...."

Sebastian Guide

"Perfect place for a brunch in Georgetown. Ambience was great as well, which is a plus! Best Huevos Rancheros I’ve ever had!! If you’re in the..."

Monica T

"Great spot to celebrate your birthday, corporate party or engagement. The service is great and so are the cocktails. Prices are fair and convenient..."

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"Very friendly staff and delicious food! Had lunch with baby in a stroller and the staff was very attentive and offered to help multiple times. Their..."

Lina T

"Last evening we celebrated a Birthday at this lovely ‘new’ cafe in Georgetown. What a treat! From the charming hostess, to our waiter, Victor,..."

Lise Lawrence

"We had an amazing experience at High Street cafe last night. Our food was delicious, the service was fantastic and the live music that was playing,..."

Rocio Velez

"Let me tell you about this place!! Firstly, I’ve been there twice and each time the staff has been incredibly friendly and attentive! Secondly, the..."

Brieana K

"High Street Cafe has an awesome burger w fresh cut fries. The nicoise salad is also delicious. You can tell the burger meat is premium quality by the..."

Charley Varipapa

"So good! We stayed in a hotel across the street for a weekend and visited High Street Cafe 4 separate times. The bartenders were super nice and..."

Renée Laaser

"I have eaten at High Street several times and the staff and food are fantastic. I just had my annual Christmas/holiday lunch today for my entire..."

Mike Weaver

"Just tried this new Georgetown brasserie. So special items in the menu. A lot of passion reflected in each meal. Don’t miss the pan seared octopus,..."

Fady Saba

"Wow, have you tried their home made pastas? Pork sandwich? These guys can cook! Mimosas on tap! Love this place, and you can't go wrong with anything..."

Jose Targa

"The food here was amazing and the staff so very friendly. The bartender, who as also our server, went above and beyond to make our time at the High..."

Katie K

"A colleague in my office recommended this restaurant and gave it great reviews. When my wife and I went we were not disappointment. Manuel the..."

Anthony Dale

"Wonderful service, food, & ambience. Nice variety on the menu and the cocktails are incredible....not the usual choices, nice mix of Latin American..."

J F

"OMG! I was blown away, what an amazing menu! everything that we tried was awesome!, ( and my friends and I tried a lot!) on another friend's..."

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Cuba Cuba Gallery Cafe

"Cute place. There's a boutique, family-run feel. Genuine service. The food was quite good too! Price is..."

Sherman C

"Owner is extremely present, with great energy. Aesthetics of this restaurant are stellar - art all throughout, lighting and railings all very..."

Susan Fleischmann

"Food was delicious. Ordered a Paella Mixta. One is enough for 5 people if you also order appetizers. Service was great as well. They take..."

Jose V

"Magical atmosphere, awesome food, art and..."

Your Destiny's Dream

"Absolutely amazing! Could not find the restaurant at first. What caught me and my wife's attention was the authentic Cuban music playing from the..."

Miguel Luzardo

"IT HAS CLOSED DOWN! ......Fantastic athmosphere of a cozy, authentic Cuban bar. Live salsa entertainer, Jerry Daniel is great. It feels more like a..."

Alejandro Colina

"Great food - Cuban Spanish fusion - great envionment and amazing service! Upstairs is the restaurant but downstairs they have a really cool bar! This..."

Maria Zamorano Gomez

"Great place, great ambiance and fantastic staff! I encourage everyone to place where you feel most welcomed!!! And service outstanding will..."

P Hashem

"Awesome food, awesome mojitos, awesome service! And the owner put on salsa so my coworkers could dance, lovely place..."

Lindsay Boeckl

"This place was a magical experience. $7 mojito!! Best tostones we've had in the USA! Just go all ready..."

Ilana Melgarejo

"A really excellent venue for an underrepresented lifestyle in this city and neighborhood. Art spaces are vital! Support..."

Jack Jensen

"Excellent food and ambiance, highly recommended! Unbelievable tapas and..."

Daniel Betbeder

"Always good..."

Renee Taylor

"Good food and drinks, nice people, salsa dancing was..."

Fr. Demetri Constantine

"Real amazing food & drinks and just the perfect..."

Ana González Vidales

"Monday night cannamania was a great..."

Alvin House

"Owner is friendly . Cool pop..."

Matt McMahon

"Great environment people and..."

Anthony Paige

Pisco Y Nazca

90/100 (9178 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service from Eduardo! He is attentive, warm, patient with helping us recommend dishes from the menu with detailed explanations. He provided..."

Candice Tay

"If you're worried this will be out of your comfort zone, let me allay your fears. It's delicious! Not too spicy or fatty, perfectly balanced. We..."

Kefi Andersen

"OMG. First I would like to say that this is my second time here and I feel like it was my first. Our waiter Hugo was amazing. He was extremely..."

Stephanie Tasayco

"Reservations made, arrived early and seated early. Our waiter Hugo was excellent. He made great suggestions as it was our first visit. Service from..."

Kelly Huff

"I love each and every visit I’ve made to Pisco y Nazca! After having been there to celebrate work functions, a birthday and now date night - I can..."

Tania Abraham

"Food is amazing! We loved it. Love the purple drink. Our server Katy was kind and warm and took good care of our table. Highly recommend..."

Cheryl Yu

"We tried the ceviche sampler and they were amazing. Next time I would order more ceviche. Our entrees also were delicious and authentic. Will..."

Bey Inthathirath

"Great food and service! Thank you Christian for explaining the menu and helping with my Vegan Order. Plancha Pulpo - my order as Vegan! Chef..."

Waraporn Laokosakul

"Pisco y Nazca is one of the best restaurants in DC. I have never experienced such amazing service before and the food was out of this world. Our..."

Nahyr Morales Lugo

"Love this place! The tuna ceviche is absolutely phenomenal, I wanted to lick the plate, The dinners I’ve gotten here are really large portions and..."

Nikki Mwaura

Pica Taco

89/100 (1507 ratings)

"Just visiting DC and wanted something inexpensive but good. Google ratings were pretty good so I thought I would try it. DELICIOUS!! I had the..."

Bonnie Brown

"I've been eating here for years and have never been disappointed. I stopped by to grab some carryout today, my usual order - a chicken burrito..."

Craig Brownstein

"Loved the food here. Ordered a veggie burrito and a side order of yuca with the white sauce. Everything was absolutely..."

Rhed HeadDred

"I love Pica Taco! I order from them via Amazon Restaurants and they are always fast on delivery and the food is fresh and hot. The food tasted great..."

Chels Owens

"The chicken burrito was amazing. Possibly the most authentic burrito I've experienced. The guacamole hot sauce pairs well with the..."

Jacob Park

"I was so relieved today when they let our team leave early for the Friday. So a few guys from work recommended his small little Mexican restaurant..."

Eiri Chavez

"Fantastic food at a fantastic price! Would recommend to any friends that come into..."

Thomas K

"Recommendations from a DC local lead me to Pick Tacos and the food keeps me coming back time and time again! Pica is my go to stop for dinner after a..."

Katie Mehin

"Delicioso! 😋 Tiny taco place with great food and service. Would definitely..."

Paola Lyle

"Cheap eats, but with amazing flavor! Glad we found this place on our random weekend trip to..."

Michael Thai

"Some of the best ground beef nachos I’ve ever had. This place is delicious. 10/10..."

HumanFairy

"This is a fantastic place that is very affordable. I went and got the taco Tuesday special which was probably one of the best tacos I have had in DC...."

Bishoy Gaid

Esencias Panamenas

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"Fantastic food and great service. They also have a special fried menu one day a week and are good for..."

Carlos Vizcarra

"Excellent staff service for our private celebration with twenty guests. Authentic menu choices, Panama decorations, tasty ceviche appetizers, great..."

Ernesto Caesar

"This restaurant is amazing!! The decor and music makes you FEEL Panama, and the food lets you TASTE Panama. When my husband is homesick for some..."

Charlotte Van Horn

"I give a lot of positive reviews, but this place has really great unique food. You can tell every dish is made with love. And this is traditional..."

barry solomon

"Enjoyed enough to repeat visits... ...This restaurant is a must on every dinner night rotation! The food is authentic and the service outstanding. ..."

Denise Haughton

"I love this place! Clean, up beat atmosphere. Yadira cooks with passion and takes pride in all her dishes. She is extremely down to earth and seeks..."

Lenee Washington

"Absolutely incredible food and truly kind owner. I can't recommend this place enough. Make sure to save room for the rum cake. I'm not usually a..."

Jared Thomson

"My husband and myself spent our wedding anniversary dinner there. The Fish DELISH. We enjoyed our dinner, The decor, Owner and staff were Awesome. ..."

Leticia Pond

"Loved it. Lived in Panama for a year and met up with some friends here for a great dinner. Everything was delicious! It was nice to have some real..."

Jonathan Dandois

"Real professional presentation. Restaurant is clean, food is tasty with excellent blend of tropical spices,mmm! The bar helps make this fine..."

Nev

"Delicious and beautifully prepared and presented food in a friendly atmosphere with lovely artistic decor! Everything we have eaten here has been..."

Hana Vizcarra

"Food is amazing. Been here a couple times and each time the food is delicious. The menu changes on the weekend. Fried fish is very..."

Tamara T

"I am panamenian and enjoying my local food in this restaurant made me feel like home! Very unique and fresh with a tropical..."

Liz Marie Townshend

"Delicious and friendly I had the corvina with kale and yucca, which was divine. Try Chef Yadira's homemade hot..."

Beth Gutelius

"As a Panamanian, I love coming here every time I visit DC and my alma-mater, Howard University. I just wish I could get more people to come out &..."

Sandi Caesar

Taqueria Habanero

88/100 (1885 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"An amazing taqueria that gets so many things right. Great freshly made corn tortilla are the foundation for the flavor filled tacos. Barbacoa with..."

Thomas Vander Wal

"The Lowdown: Everyone has that favorite hole-in-the-wall taco place they claim is “the best”. So when my colleague kept suggesting Taqueria..."

Samier Mansur

"Love the place! Best and most interesting and flavorful guacamole platter ever with freshly and probably hand made tortilla chips and 3 other sauces..."

Joan Anthropo

"Unforgettable experience. Great food great prices. Fresh as promised on their menu. This place is a neighborhood gem...more variety of Tequilas than..."

Maziar Zarnegar

"Amazing authentic mexican tacos. Right size, right tortillas, perfect flavor!! We've tried everything in the DMV area and this are the best !! And..."

Diana Alexanderson

"By far one of the best Street style tacos and margaritas I’ve ever..."

Shannon Richards

"The best fresh hand made tortillas. Food is perfect and the drinks specially Margarita Habanero have this bit spicey and refrshing taste. You have to..."

Mackee Paige

"This California girl approves. The tacos al pastor and fish tacos were so tasty. And the little tortillas were nice and fluffy. The chipotle shrimp..."

Reyna Alorro

"Our family was visiting the DC area and after walking around monuments and zoo, decided to check Yelp for a close place to eat. Taqueria Habanero..."

Cassie DeFrees

"Les recomiendo taqueria habanero muy ricos Los tacos para chuparte los dedos..."

Minerva Olguin

"Excellent food! Best quesadillas! Love the green sauce. Great service and..."

Jackie Byrd

"Really appreciated the quick service and complementary tortilla crisps (warm and perfectly crisp!) The tacos were nothing to write home about...."

Trish

"I thought the al pastor & tinga tacos were great. Make sure to ask for more of the green salsa, as it pairs very well! Didn’t love the birria..."

Jordyn Hansen Burton

"I ordered one shrimp, one bistec, and one taco al pastor. You have to try them out if you like tacos. The juices and flavor were definitely there..."

Mari Cartagena

"Took my friends here, and we all had a great experience! Friendly service, warm atmosphere, and great food. We split a taco platter, and I tried both..."

Karissa Nicole

"Excellent service coupled with great Mexican food is how I would describe this restaurant. I had tried the green veggie enchiladas which were..."

Chirag Shah

"Pulpo was the best taco I've ever had, and I'm fat, and I've had a bunch of tacos working with mostly Hispanic folks. My amigos, for sure. This..."

Todd Greenwell

"Pretty solid place for tacos, nice staff, and chill vibe. It's hard to find decent Mexican food on the east coast, and in the DMV it's pretty much..."

Saminda Wijegunawardena

"Had the pleasure to dine in and really enjoyed our time there. First off, the staff was so welcoming to everyone that walked through those doors! The..."

Bryan Abdallah

"10/10 insanely delicious tacos. Been there 3 times and have never been disappointed. Always fresh, quality is..."

Brittany Fiala

"Expert note: you can always tell the w restaurants right of the bat by looking at the tortillas, hand made tortillas most of them can be the..."

omar reyes

"Among the best Mexican places in DC. Not only is the place colorful and plays Latin music which contributes to providing a folkloric experience, but..."

Miguel Curiel

"Fresh, spicy salsas, good vegetarian options, and drinks. Try the flan! Easy to get to, limited parking after 7pm. Very good service. Great flavor..."

Artofthinking RahulB

"It's tagline says 99% Mexican, but what it does not say is that the food here is a 💯..."

Ayush Balooni

"Very cozy and authentic mexican food as they claimed "99%" Mexican. Great drinks, I had a habanero margarita. The food was just okay. Especially the..."

Mahdi Shirvin

"A local favorite! I love their burrito and my friend really enjoyed their tacos. Everyone is nice, the food came out quickly, and everything was..."

Jamie Smith

"Ordered 3 bistec street tacos & the queso fundido through UberEats. I didn't get any napkins even though I requested that specifically on UberEats...."

Sarah Snodgrass

"I’m back in my city and I couldn’t wait to hit up Taqueria Habanero! I’ve missed it since moving away in 2019. I walked in and was shocked to..."

Eve

Toro Toro

88/100 (6366 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Had birthday dinner here last night, it was the hands down BEST experience I've ever had dining at a restaurant! I was welcomed almost immediately..."

Evan Wetterstroem

"Food was amazing, and our server (Dylan) was nice, attentive, and gave us top-notch service! Certainly one of the best restaurants in DC. Hubby and I..."

Yvette Zarona Rameau

"We did the all you can eat and all you can drink special. We enjoyed the meal and everything we tried. The tuna Ceviche and rolled salmon were our..."

Leanne Havely

"Your restaurant week special was awesome. Everything we ordered was delicious. Such a fun experience to try so many dishes . $15.00 bottomless drink..."

Jane Schnelle

"I had a great night and birthday celebration at Toro. La bomba was an amazing surprise, very delicious and I have to say that service was excellent...."

Maja Đurđić

"Was there last night with friends and had an awesome dinner! The food was on point! Drinks were great..."

Tara Carmichael

"Had dinner last night with my wife and 2 kids. We asked ahead to be seated in a nice quiet table, and the hostess was awesome and obliged. We had..."

Tom Varghese

"Great place to dance, drink and grab a bite! Not stuffy or pretentious. It’s a sexy spot with chill..."

Kozy Nika

"Delicious tapas, lovely cocktails �. In town for 6 days and this is our second visit!! Try the Bomba, it’s worth it !! Fantastic wait staff!!!..."

Michelle Proper-Conley

"Delicius Food and the server was friendly. He did make sure my group had a good time. I did love the Lomo Saltado and Empanadas, are Delicius. Is a..."

Roberto Terrazas

"Stopped in for Happy Hour and was impressed with the quality, freshness, taste and presentation of the menu items ordered. Don't expect larger..."

Gina S

"Solid brunch spot. They do offer a bottomless brunch special. The food was really good. Our waiter was nice, this place gets packed for brunch, they..."

Dondré

"I visited this establishment for winter restaurant week in 2016. When we arrived business was kind of slow. Our waiter was nice and accommodating...."

Chela

"A good place for a reasonably priced lunch. The first time I ate here there was a fabulous buffet. The last time, the special was unlimited tapas. ..."

Hilda Kroll

"4-11-19 My Best Friend and I Met up for Lunch and checked out Toro Toro. We ordered the Appetizers of both Empanadas De choclo & De Lomo Saltado,..."

Ap Queen

"Service was a little slow at first but we came at a busy time however the food (unlimited brunch service) was very good. I would recommend it to my..."

Zerena Volcy

"Cute place! Shout out to our server Edgar and bartender bae Matt at the bar! It was super busy as we went for Saturday brunch but the service and..."

Nay

"Have to say customer service is top notch!! Dylan really took care of our every need. We came visiting for a convention, we were a large party and..."

Scott Morita

"We went to Toro Toro after our plans for dinner at another restaurant fell through, and we could not have been more impressed! Our starter, the..."

Pascal Johnstone

"To sum it up - A Tapas (small plate) family-style all you can eat and drink brunch! It was quite an experience! The waiters were incredibly attentive..."

Daniel Nicolas

Malbec Restaurant Argentine Cuisine

"Been here like five years ago, and I was totally delighted by the food! Now, after five years, I've been back, and picked the same place for..."

Kabil Muharem

"Amazing restaurant that is away from the crowd. Lots of meat dishes to choose and all sound delicious. The server recommended the starters and..."

HF

"I love this place! Definitely felt like I was in Buenos Aires! Even the bathroom felt familiar haha! From the salsa music in the background to the..."

Bobbi DeAnda

"I’ve always been a huge fan of Argentinian beef because it has a unique flavour and less marbling than a prime grade as we know it . We ordered..."

John Nazari

"Amazing asado, typical argentine cuts, lovely chimichurri. Large selection of wines, & pricing is good considering the meat..."

Tomas

"We had a reservation yesterday, but we got delayed. I called to the restaurant and the manager saved my reservation. Very attentive service. Quite..."

Heriberto Báez

"Our server was excellent and attentive, but unfortunately, the food was just okay. We ordered empanadas as a starter, which I felt wasn’t made to..."

Beatriz Galarza

"Excellent flavors! The food was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Outdoor seating is nicely..."

Amie S

"Once again, just want to share a another wonderful experience at Century House Restaurant. Myself and two family members met for dinner last Friday...."

Maureen. O’Day Hatch

"Sat at the outdoor patio on 17th Street. The service was very attentive. Steak was delicious. I really enjoyed my salad which was fresh. They have a..."

Lou Costanza

Taco Bamba

88/100 (1082 ratings)

"This is one of our go-to spots for a cheap, quick, and delicious meal. The tacos, are creative, large, and delicious in almost all cases. 2-3 is..."

Scott Matus

"What can I say, I love this place. If I’m not here once a week, I’m here twice a week! I was excited to finally get a legit taqueria in this part..."

Daisy de Santiago

"If you are looking for authentic tacos and flavor, this is the place. The experience was great! However, if you are ordering adult beverages you must..."

Laura Valencia

"Some of the best tacos and nachos of my life, at a great price. Cashier and bartender were super friendly. Atmosphere was chill, great place to hang..."

James O'Brien

"Fantastic quick bite. Stopped by before a concert at Capital One Arena with friends and we had our food minutes after ordering. Everyone's food was..."

Jeffrey Lowe

"This is a great casual place to get tacos. They have some vegan options marked on the menu. Gluten options are not marked on the menu, and the..."

Diane

"Taco Bamba is by far my favorite restaurant to buy tacos in the DC area. Unless there's another taco restaurant that wows me the way this place did,..."

Danny Kim

"Great taco place, affordable in comparison to DC fare. 4 different homemade salsas, all great flavor but only one somewhat spicy. Spent $29 on 3..."

Cindy morales avalos

"This is my all time favorite restaurant to get tacos. I've tried almost everything on the menu and it is all very delicious. They use authentic and..."

Brittany F.

"Super cool find! We were at an event around the corner and found this spot on Maps recommendations....great great find. They have customized tacos,..."

Melody Daniel

"Where to start. The variety of classic and original tacos is absolutely delightful. One taco better than the next. But this place is not just about..."

Gabby Molinolo

"Taco Bamba has the best tacos I’ve had in DC. I tried the duck carnitas, the breakfast taco, and the shrimp (all $4.50 and huge). All three were..."

Shelbi Svoboda

"Taco Bamba was reasonably priced and delicious. The atmosphere is definitely no frills but that's quite alright with me for a taco joint. Would also..."

William Archer

"Excellent food and variety of unique tacos to try from in DC! Best taco place I have ever been to eat and the vibe and environment in the restaurant..."

Shankster Eats

"This place has really good portions on its tacos for $3.5. There are so many selections and options and combinations! The only downside is during..."

Kyle D

"Some of the best tacos/ nachos in town. I have been to numerous restaurants and taco spots and this is now one of my new favorites. I had the steak..."

Onyinyechi A

"The food here is just so spectacular. So above anything that calls itself a Taqueria, or even any Latin inspired restaurant in the entire DC metro..."

Greg Keats

Arepazone

Wheelchair Accessible

"AMAZING! I first tried them at a pop up event that they were at with a bunch of other vendors. While at Union Market I remembered how delicious they..."

Cierrah Washington

"Really good food and amazing customer service. Love the friendly energy and the shredded beef is to die for. The cheese sticks are also pretty nice..."

Victor Wang

"What a cool place! I saw something I'd never seen before, thought I'd try it. A Patacón. Yummy!!!! Chicken, beef and/or veggies with avocado and..."

Jane Davidson

"Really good and crazy filling. Highly recommend the mozzarella sticks and the green..."

Katie Martin

"Amazing, for 6 bucks a nice size and delicious. They have vegan options too. Love it and will return with family and friends. Highly recommend...."

Erica dixon

"Been several times since they've opened. A staple destination for a work lunch out. Though service isn't especially quick and lines can get long,..."

Rory Harper

"First time having Venezuelan food and it is amazingly good and delicious. I picked up my order at 645pm on May 12 and was met with very friendly..."

Christy Gmail

"Super good food!! Almost the same taste as if you were buying it in Venezuela. The staff is friendly and very well trained. I would recommend this..."

Oscar Ramirez palacio

"Love the cachapas. Usually get the beef and chicken. The corn dough is a nice mixture of crispy and soft. It's sweet flavor goes well with the cheese..."

Michael

"Arepas, tequeños, cachapas, patacones? I'm all in! Came to the Union Market and with soooo many food options to choose from my eyes and heart went..."

Marietta C

"Been in love with their food since I first found their food truck. If you haven't tried their food yet you are not living life correctly. Go get an..."

CaptShakespeare

"The Arepa Zone in the Union Market offers some pretty good Arepas at a decent price. Both the Arepa's me and my wife had were executed well, and the..."

Colby Berry

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC. I've had it food truck style, pop up style, and at their new store front downtown. Everything on the..."

Janina Yates

"Having a Venezuelan wife, I have come to love Arepas. That being said, we have been to the Arepa zone tuck many times and to the warehouse location..."

Tom McManus

"Wish I could have gotten a picture but devoured the dish so fast🤤. This was my first experience with Venezuelan food and they did not disappoint...."

Jacole

"They have the best arepas I've had, with good vegetarian and meat options for around $7/arepa. The rice and condensed milk blended drink they offer..."

Brad Beggs

"Um um good. I enjoyed the cherry blossom..."

Antoinette Gilbert

Tortilla Cafe

"The absolutely best review I could have given this place: an empty plate! Food was that..."

Alex U

"Excellent service. The menu is digital, which was off-putting, but overall a good experience. Patio seating was nice, with sun-umbrellas and WiFi...."

Jackie

"True hole in the wall. I can see why Guy F enjoyed this place. Ordered the empanana player and was not disappointed. My wife and two kids enjoyed..."

Chris East

"Their prices are higher now; whose aren’t? But, this place is still a solid deal on the Hill: one of the last of the affordable and satiating..."

Critical Chris

"The food is so good. Authentic. It has all sorts of great foods to chose from and everything is done right. That's why they were on the food..."

Leavy Peretto

"I truly enjoy this place. I come here often to get the same dish. I grab their 3 carne asada tacos. It’s one of my favorite spots to pick up tacos...."

Meka Comier

"We have been searching for a good pupusa place in the district and THIS. IS. IT. They are fresh and flavorful and I wish I had room to eat more..."

Karlee Shuldberg

"We were starving when we stumbled into this little joint! They had vegetarian and dairy intolerant friendly options. The prices are super low for the..."

A. Kobrina

"Absolutely yes! As someone who's allergic to cayenne and anything with heat, this place was phenomenal! I ordered twice! Delicious and..."

Breanna Ellison

"Small non descript place. Good was great and the smells made your appetite grow while waiting. The had digital menus on screens that flipped too..."

Jason Lucas

Bandit Taco

87/100 (1553 ratings)

"First time eating here. Nice place with indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious authentic tacos. I recommend the skirt steak, crispy shrimp � and..."

Andrew Colbert

"I’ve tried many good taco � places, but Bandit Taco D.C has to be one of the best. All the tacos I tried were so good but the crispy shrimp..."

Duke Nguyen

"This place is so cute, food is delicious and the service is great.... not much else to ask for. And who doesn’t like..."

Lisa Revesz

"I’ve had all the different type of tacos there and I can say they are addicting. Great staff and great..."

Alejandro Chamorro

"Great variety of authentic Spanish dishes a must visit location for your Taco $2 Tuesday’s ... can’t wait till they get their Margaritas and..."

Freedom Ortiz

"Great tacos �, love the Burritos, nice place and friendly..."

Frank Ortiz

Germán Chávez

"Great tacos and burritos in Northwest DC. Must..."

Migo Prod

"Loved it! Going back for..."

Darryl Strickland

"Love..."

Fred Bowell

"Quaint little place for Tacos, Burritos and some sides. What attracted us to visit it was the outdoor seating area which was really informal,..."

Oofrish V Contractor

"Excellent options with good price. Really nice outdoors tables. Recommend..."

Tomás Carvalho

"Tasty street-style tacos. They have fried yucca! Low-key place, not very friendly but fast service for made-to-order food. They have a few tacos..."

Zaytuna 777

"Love all the food here. Make sure to get the chips and try all their salsas. The salsa is so good, they finally started selling it in 16 oz..."

Oaktree

"Went here for the first time and the food is delicious. The staff was very helpful and had amazing customer service. The portions are smaller than..."

Julio Garcia

"I dont know why other reviewers complain theres not enough meat...or maybe the people got the message. My steak burrito was Full! Of! Meat! One could..."

Austin Ellis

"Hey its good. The only thing is a reminder to smile at customers. I greeted her with a smile. The food was prepared to order and not too long. I..."

Wumi Olatoye

"Bandit Taco has to be one of the best taco spots in DC. The variety of options can't be beat. The service was excellent and my tacos came serves to..."

Percy Holmes

"FANTASTIC tacos. Al pastor taco flavor ON POINT. Even the pica de gallo was on point. Would definitely recommend. Staff was super friendly..."

Kayla Reeser

"Went here for lunch based off reviews. Food was good, picture is the Fried Chicken Torta. The menu has a little something for everyone with tacos,..."

Michelle Muse

"A very affordable and good latino food restaurant. Definitely do their Tacos the best, but the quesadillas and tortas are good..."

Jonathan Gurvey

"Awsome !!!!!🌶🌮🌮🌮 Nice Change of pace than the usual U street Haunts, LOCATED At the Corner 1 door Down from Starbucks U street,..."

LEFTY HALL

"This place was pretty darn good! The Crispy shrimp taco was out of this world amazing. I like how everything had a unique topping even though they..."

Elizabeth Tate

"Tasty authentic style tacos! Worth of walking a bit longer to get..."

Teppo Lainio

"Come here all the time, and recommend it to everyone! It’s possibly the best tacos in dc. Shrimp taco and barbacoa taco are hands down the best...."

LB foodie

"Incredible, well-priced, and delicious food!!! The question is always: burritos (yummy) or tacos (also yummy)! Highly recommend Al pastor and taco..."

Anita Grabowska

"Amazing food and service! I had the Korean beef and steak taco along with a chicken burrito. All were very good and the workers here were very..."

M Tauf

Taqueria Nacional

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yum! Quick service and delicious! Ordered ahead 4 tacos and chips with pico de gallo / guac for my partner and I. They told us the tacos would be..."

Lindsey Casella

"My favorite Mexican spot in DC hands down! The staff is super friendly …and Alicia is a sweetheart! The portions are good and the prices..."

bambi silver (Nory)

"Delicious food, the yucca fries is a good addition to any taco combination. Margaritas are..."

Troy Gonsalves

"Great tacos! Good vegetarian options...gotta try the squash taco...unlike anything I've had before...."

Ashlie Williams

"This is a very authentic restaurant with a great food selection. I usually get the chicken tacos and a quesadilla. They also participate in the Five..."

Brittany F.

"Super low key but really good food. Kind of hidden on a side road but their chicken and steak tacos were superb. You get 2 tiny corn tortillas with..."

Lacy D

"Excellent and very interesting tacos. They use ingredients like cactus, tongue, lamb, squash, etc. So there are lots of funky options, but plenty of..."

Andrew Sanders

"Pretty good Mexican food! I grew up in California, so I'm very picky about my tacos. They have a nice selection, and cheap drinks during happy..."

Morgane Renoir

"Excellent taco selection, close to authentic street tacos. Albeit a street in DC with corresponding prices... 😊 Base tacos can be customized to..."

Mark Porter

"My time living in Texas taught me one thing–there is no greater snack than a taco. I came here one afternoon when I was running errands in the area..."

Brionne Griffin

"When most other U Street NW area restaurants offer hour-long waits on a weekend dinner slot, Taqueria Nacional usually has seating for groups. Does..."

Austin Graff

"I'm surprised to see so many 2 and 3 star reviews of this place. Taqueria Nacional is one of my go to places in the summer when I want a quick, cheap..."

Colleen Grant

"Little bites of deliciousness. The flavors are as good as Oyamel but cheaper. The fish tacos are superb. Cool decor. Yucca fries are awesome. And..."

Aparna Miano

"Love this place!! Great atmosphere, great tacos and yucca..."

Shoshanna Jiang

Cactus Cantina

87/100 (3259 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best authentic Mexican food I've had. Great service, fast. Definitely a must go to..."

Ed Uniatowski

"A little pricey but worth it � Margaritas are super delicious and the food is..."

Latoya King

"This is hands down the best Mexican food east of California. I have had Mexican food in many states and this beats all but California. Far exceeds..."

Ted Robey

"Best TexMex in the whole DC metro area. Fajitas and ceviche are to die..."

Kevin Kunkel

"Food was amazing here, my cousin had chicken and vegetable fajita and I had crispy tacos. We both really enjoyed, salsa and tortillas were yummy too...."

Leila Espari

"Excellent food and margaritas Went with my son as a quick bite we will be..."

Ana Maida

"We had a large table and a few people at our table purchased a pitcher of margaritas. I am pretty sure the pitcher was the margarita mix only and no..."

Suneeta Singh

"This place has great food. You are received by a big bowl of recently made chips and salsa. The cup of cheese is great with chips too. Carne asada..."

Karishma Sood

"Great place to have lunch. Relatively cheap and affordable! Good atmoshpere and friendly staff. Would totally recommend this to anyone looking for..."

Hugh Torpey

"Best brisket tacos ever!!! The food gets 5 stars. We sat outside, so it was very noisy. The outdoor area gets 3 stars. The service was quick and..."

Michaela Kokesova

"Good Casual Mexican Restaraunt. Fresh tasting, casual Mexican food in DC?..Really? Yep. While visiting DC last year, my local friends thought I'd..."

Scott Denton

"My fav mexican..."

Lauren

"As advertised, the chips and tortillas were very fresh. Wonderful, friendly, fast service - very attentive. On par, pricewise, with a Chili's, but..."

GSORev

"Best Mexican we have ever had!!. We ate at Cactus Cantina while on vacation in the DC area. The salsa was the most delicious thing ever and we could..."

Erin

"Great food. Being from Texas it has been hard to find ANY good Mexican food restaurants around DC. Cactus Cantina is the closest thing to TX Mex we..."

Nicolette Imamura

"Great food at a great price!. What's not to like about Cactus Cantina?- Frozen margaritas, sufficiently potent: check- Sizzling,..."

Lola

"The Best Mexican Food in DC. It was love at first taste! Cactus Cantina has never disappointed us. From the margaritas, to the fajitas, the the..."

Bean126

"Great Mexican Food. Enjoy the mojito-frozen, chips and salsa, and Enchiladas..."

Orange Guy

"This is the BEST Mexican food in DC. I am from AZ and this is the only place I will even consider eating Mexican food at anymore- plus it is super..."

Laura Malamud

"Yum!. I looooooove Cactus Cantina. The margaritas and chips and salsa are great. Service is not consistantly good, which is my only complaint.My..."

Megan

"Best mexican in DC. Cactus cantina is amazing! The best mexican in dc and quicknot 2 pricy eitherand its very kid..."

Shoppingchick14

"It's my favorite Mexican restaurant in the world! The portions are big and make for great leftovers, the service is good, the food is a bit fattening..."

Lauren

"Wow! That taco..."

Shelby Shapiro

"Friends and I would go here every Sunday for dinner and drinks. I love Tex-Mex having grown up in Texas and living in DC for a couple of months found..."

Foodiegurl

"Love the meal. Has the feel of a Mexican cantina, delicious Mexican entres...lots of choice. All of us at a table of 16 enjoyed the meal - good..."

Dan Gabel

"We stopped here briefly before our concert at the National Cathedral. We should have made reservations ahead of time because it was absolutely..."

Texas Pride Realty

"Fun, buzzy restaurant with good prices on drinks and fine but not mind-blowing food. The ceviche was exceptional, the rest is pretty typical of a..."

Grace R-L

"Cactus Cantina is a hidden gem that truly captures the spirit of a desert oasis. From the moment I stepped inside, I was transported to a vibrant..."

Marsia D. Urdaneta

"Atmosphere was great. Staff was friendly & efficient. Food was delicious. 2nd visit-had a few hiccups but our server Ryan was excellent, very..."

Kelly

"I'm from Texas and I can say they have very good Mexican food, but the service is lacking, even though they were not very busy. We arrived early..."

John Thompson

"My first time eating here couldn't have been better. My friends come here often and ordered their favorite quesadillas. I ordered a combination..."

Hilda Kroll

"Nice spot to grab a quick lunch. Loved the cheese..."

Wiaczeslaw Kubarev

"My favorite place in washington dc. I had dinner twice and loved steak fajitas served with beans, rice and avocado salad and tortillas which are..."

Esra Akkaya

"A kids playground that serves TexMex! This restaurant is well integrated into the neighborhood. The food flavors are dimmed for the local population...."

M planetmike

"Monday to Thursday are always busy. Friday to Saturday you will have to wait but trust me it’s worth the time. This restaurant is huge and have..."

Peter

"Ibalwats enjoy going there. Both the enchilada sauce and the salsa have changed. The enchilada sauce is a little richer and tastes more of chili. The..."

Denise W

Los Hermanos

87/100 (2183 ratings)

"Love love love it!!! The best pulled pork and pork rib Dominican style. They give you your money's worth, especially to a greedy person like me. ..."

Michelle Mason

"The food is great. The staff is great. And it's super affordable. I've eaten at the restaurant and also ordered catering. 100%..."

VC GM

"Excellent Dominican and Puerto Rican food! If you're craving tostones, arroz con gandules, carne guisada, bistec, mofongo, and all those goodies,..."

Daniel Rivera

"The staff and the food here are both top notch. Clean, friendly, cafeteria style, it sells delicious Hispanic fare at incredibly fair prices. I am a..."

Jonathan Falk

"Excellent food and great service I'll recommend this place to..."

Dan Delin

"Excellent food, excellent service, and amazing people! Highly recommend the mofongo with roasted..."

Tania Martinez Navedo

"I love Dominican food and I love this place! Good food, fast service and good people. I'm a little addicted..."

Annabel Rosario

"Food was amazing! I got served a lot of food. Could not eat the whole..."

Jose Figueroa

"Fresh, home-style Dominican (very similar to Cuban and Puerto Rican) food was all delicious! I had the arroz con gandules and the oxtail stew and..."

Arlyn Garcia-Perez

"First time going to this place was yesterday, the food was great the workers were nice and friendly. I will definitely be going..."

LaToya Johnson

"Best Dominican food in DC and the owners/staff are..."

Tim Shelby

"Three of us found our way here after a few other options fell through. The food was very good and service was also very good. Not the cleanest..."

Bruce Lowther

"I had an absolutely amazing time here. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. I usually don't like plantains but these were delicious. The..."

Phillip Mercer

"So much food, share if you can ! Great flavor, a little more salty than I like so I took mine from the juices. Steamed veggies were cooked just..."

Ginger Klein

"Amazing food, great price, and do your homework before showing up. Stopped by for dinner to go on a Tuesday night around 7, I think just when they..."

Christopher Yue

"I love this food , always fresh and great Dominican taste , every time I hace a chance I get my pernil y arroz con gandules , I definitely recommend..."

Dunia C.C.

"Best Dominican 🇩🇴 food! The arroz con guandules were so flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try more..."

Rob Kosier

"Delicious Dominican food. I felt like I was eating my grandma’s cooking. They give you huge portions, it’s a pretty big spot and with great..."

Indhira Holmes

"I wasn't sure what to order at first but the lady serving me was very helpful. The spaghetti and pork chops were so good. I also had veggies and they..."

Jacky Beans

"By far the best food if you're feeling home sick and want a typical Dominican dish. Desserts good..."

Gia

"Went here last Sunday after a recommendation from a friend who loves Dominican food and man am I glad we did! My partner and I split the chicharron..."

Amanda Cropper

"I will be back. I love the big chicharron piece. Pricey but worth..."

E M.M.

"Being from Jersey it's very hard to get good carribean Latino food here in DC and this place holds it down every time. I told someone they need a..."

Yusef Lopez

"The food was really good. It tasted like your mum cooked it at her kitchen. For those who need to eat quickly this is a good option, since everything..."

Carem Carrasco

"Giving this review based on my opinion of the food and less so my experience at the actual brick and mortar location. Because that’s what I think..."

Ben “Order Up”

"Dominican restaurant in Columbia heights that has been there for a long time. You can order a plate from th counter and you can have 2 sides and one..."

Hugo Castro

Restaurant Judy

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"If you want great food for a great price come here. You'll leave with a belly full of delicious food. On my visit I got to try the Judy's Combination..."

Henrry Palacios

"After having an unpleasant experience at another restaurant in the area we came to Judy’s and this was meant to be! The service was amazing, our..."

Tay M Ch

"**EDIT** I came back a day after my review. Everything is excellent, and I’m here to say DO NOT SLEEP ON THE DESSERTS!!!!! The flan and tres leches..."

M F

"No what…food was FIRE. The Sopa de Mariscos con Crema y Huevo was delish and was a very large size. They also had an amazing jalepeño salsa with..."

athena garcia

"Date night in DC - but make it reasonably priced with big portions :) Overall: 8.45/10 (4.23/5) Vibe: 7.25/10 Service: 10/10 Pupusa revuelta:..."

Alexis

"This place has hands down my 5 stars. This place has been around so long and the food will always be A1. You can not go wrong with their pupusas and..."

Sophie Salmeron

"Really enjoyed coming here. Randomly came across this place and was interested in checking it out. The food is absolutely delicious especially the..."

cas Nesmith

"Had 3 great and amazing pupusas and a margarita right after a gig at the 9:30 Club. Couldn’t have had a better way of ending my night! Absolutely..."

Allen M

"We love this spot! Really great pupusas (pork and bean were my favorite) and the carne asada is top notch. Very filling and..."

Lucy Ruderman

"Best pupusas in the DC area, no joke! The pollo and loroco are both great, queso a classic too. Everything else I've ordered has also been delicious...."

K P

Nazca Mochica Restaurant

86/100 (2209 ratings)

"Had a decent meal here, but a few things worth noting. 1. Every now and then I run into a restaurant that brings out all the food with lightning..."

craigarious

"I really like this little nook, located just a short walk from the main Dupont Circle area. I will say its pretty pricey (entrees and appetizers..."

Lina Abisoghomyan

"My boyfriend and I went here for a date night and to try something new. We both loved it! The ceviche was amazing! For the main dish we split the..."

Tina P

"This is a pretty fun Peruvian place. I tried both of the vegetarian options, the cauliflower dish and the gnocchi, both of which were good. The..."

Rebecca Clement

"The food was great and customer service was great too. Only reason I'm giving 4 starts is because of the lack of service for kids. I didn't know..."

Raisa Valenzuela

"Really great! Ceviche was on point. Arroz con mariscos was tasty: has a satisfying, well balanced heat. Beef tenderloin is addictive. I'm ready for..."

James Andrew

"Ceviche was tasty, their cocktails were pretty interesting and good but grilled octopus was very salty. But the value of money is really low. The..."

Kara D.

"This is a gorgeous Peruvian restaurant in DC. Not too busy on a Saturday evening, and the food came promptly. Everything we had was delicious. The..."

Matthew Sun

"Great atmosphere and delicious appetizers. I got the ceviche classico and the causitas, incredible. The piano sours are good and worth a try. Overall..."

Heather

"Absolutely spectacular. Everything was amazing. Fresh, savory, tasteful, beautiful presentations, excellent service. Best Peruvian food I have ever..."

The Traveling Foodie

"I would give this 4.5 if I could. The atmosphere walking in was wonderfully classy and still comfortable. We were seated next to beautiful tapestries..."

Emma Conroy

"The food was very good. The short rib appetizer it's great. The braised lamb is also delicious. The duck rice dish is hearty & spicy but well..."

Angel Rivera

"Very nice dinner with my wife and felt authentic Peruvian as compared to meals I have had in Peru. Started with the cebiche which was very good. We..."

Steve Hartig

"Fantastic food, the menu has many options but I recommend the yuquitas to start and the ceviche mixto as a Main course. If you haven't tried it, the..."

Luis

"Really enjoyed the food here. They have amazing Ceviches. We ordered the Mohica Ceviche, and it was yummy. I ordered Chaufa De Mariscos for dinner,..."

Adnan Mamoon

"Excellent pisco sours. We also tried the causa, anticuchos, and ceviche. All delicious and with beautiful..."

Oscar Ramirez

"Restaurant week offerings. Shrimp and lobster causa to start and an upgrade to the cebiche mixto. Can’t forget to try a pisco sour as..."

Brenna Belletti

District Rico

86/100 (5171 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious Peruvian style rotisserie chicken with lots of other latin options including burritos and sides. I ordered the 1/4 white chicken with..."

Elias Chelala

"I highly recommend the dark chicken (I ordered 1/4 dark chicken and it’s enough for lunch). It comes with 2 sides you can select. The brisket if..."

Xiao Meow

"It was okay. A bit busy during lunch rush, but cleared out quickly. Seating is kind of close and loud talking neighbors were annoying, especially..."

Natalie Smith

"This is some of the best Peruvian chicken in the DC area. Blows the one that starts with an S out of the water. Their fried rice could use a little..."

Rudy Martinez

"Great peruvian food. Chicken was amazing. Sides were excellent. Highly recommend. Sorry I didn't take photos right away I started eating and..."

Chris Wright

"Three of us split a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces and four sides- it was spectacularly tasty and a great price. I’ve never had a drumstick melt..."

Laurin Grabowsky

"Staff provided warm and efficient service. Food was delicious and comes in generous portion sizes. We enjoyed our chicken nurrito and 1/4 chicken..."

MrsWayfarer

"We came here on a Monday at 5:30pm and it was pretty much empty. I called ahead to ask if the carnitas plate, plantains, and fries were gluten free..."

Corinna Finney

"Any place that makes brussel sprouts and carrots so delicious that you'd be willing to get them instead of french fries deserves 5 stars in my book...."

Navid Poulad

"Visiting the area and was very grateful to have found this place. The people and food are absolutely amazing. The flavors of food, moistness of the..."

Emari Storm Scurlock

"Absolutely delicious. I ordered the steak with plaintains rice and fries. It was pricier than I’d liked but man the flavor made up for it. The..."

Jennifer Im

"Amazing. From the staff to the food. Fried Yuca was delicious and the chicken was terrific. They even have a special Aioli sauce in addition to the..."

Karl Wittkowski

"Food was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the dark meat chicken and yummy veggies with honey. I left with a full belly & a smile on my..."

Darien Edwards

"Delicious Peruvian chicken spot. I have to say I gave it a 5 star, the chicken was out of this world. If I could rate the skin a 6 I would, friggin..."

ken p

"Awesome food, great people, fair price. We tried many different dishes and all were good. Totally recommend this..."

Hugo Peña

"The food is amazing and service is stellar. The shrimp skewer is so very tasty. Please try it! Geovany is always greet at the register and his..."

C C

"We ordered takeout via Uber Eats. Our experience of delivery from all companies and restaurants have had ups and downs. This was an amazing..."

shawn case

Tacos El Chilango

"Meat tacos were Delicious, veggie tacos was ok but it could be better if they change the cheese a better quality could make a huge difference in..."

Edith Guevara

"Authentic Mexican food. Definitely worth it! The best Mexican places serve food on paper..."

Anna Paolicelli

"Omg yesssss you changed my life..."

Alejandra Tamez

"Best tacos in town LOVE..."

Jack Reyes

"Authentic tacos quick service and delicious food! My favorite is the cheese and avocado veggie taco.Nice outdoor patio too! Love bringing friends..."

Frances Tish

"Tacos El Chilango is a small place for simple but tasty tacos. Beyond a range of four meat-based and four vegetarian options, the menu is spartan,..."

Joseph Tordella

"Tacos El Chilango has the makings of all my favorite taco places: unassuming, cheap, and simple. They don't try to do anything revolutionary, but..."

William Archer

"Amazing tacos and salsa! Made me nostalgic for my hometown LA street tacos they were so good. Danny Trejo would eat these tacos any day! I had the..."

Phil Lesh

"So delicious and inexpensive! Also, really great service. Best tacos I've had on the East..."

Ruth Ferguson

"Awesome little taco spot! And hibiscus margaritas are..."

Igor at FoodBeVenturer com

"While visiting DC this weekend, we decided to try this place, and it did not disappoint! We enjoyed it so much, we decided to get dinner from here..."

Day Zee

"I have been to this taco place many times. Their avocado tacos are amazing. I went there for my birthday with may friends and hands so much fun. My..."

Hope Madison

"This place is incredible, my favorite taco place in the city without a doubt. It balances refinement with chill vibes. The tacos are delicious and..."

Luke

"Best tacos in DC. Hands down. No frills, just the good stuff. Will be..."

Amanda Pelkowski

"Amazing tacos 👏👏 Came from NY to see Washington DC and we got dinner at this location. It was so good that we had to come back the next day and..."

PurplePanda

"Initially my friends and I stopped by El Rey's to dine on some delicious tacos, but it was freezing out and let's say, the guard at the door wasn't..."

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"Great food, especially the Lengua and Chorizo tacos ! Slightly expensive but if you want good tacos it’s worth a stop..."

Brianna Ceballos

"I love this place; it is my 'go-to' spot for tacos whenever the mood strikes me. Delicious and traditional- no sour cream, shredded cheese, or..."

CM Brown

"El Chilango offers authentic, delicious Mexican tacos. This is their DC location offering a good variety of food options for meat eaters and non-meat..."

Jose V

"Liked it very much, very authentic, small taco..."

Mark Nierwetberg

"Good, totally decent, pretty authentic taco joint. I wanted to love it. For $9 you can get 3 different tacos. I had a mixto with chicken, asada and a..."

Ty Cumbie

"Best tacos I’ve had in DC. Authentic and fresh with great flavor. The best $10 you’ll spend. Al pastor and pollo are both top dog here. Both..."

Brett Birnberg

China Chilcano By Jose Andres

86/100 (4069 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited the location this afternoon for lunch - the ambiance was very nice, pretty extensive menu! The establishment is Peruvian with a chance and..."

Marion M

"Delicious Peruvian and Chinese fusion cuisine with experimental flavor combinations that dazzled my tongue. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of..."

Christopher Yandell

"Nice food but fairly costly. It was very big and it wasn't crowded when we reached because maybe we were in the middle of two meal times but by the..."

Sunil Agarwal

"Truly one of the most difficult menus, in terms of choice; everything looks [and is] good and it is hard to choose, so I recommend doing many small..."

Dylan Prévost

"My experience here surpassed my expectations — I had been raving about a Peruvian restaurant in the city to a friend, and they told me to come..."

Diana Valentine

"China Chilcano presented a very unique fusion of cuisines that aren’t commonly seen together (Peruvian, Japanese, and Chinese). Each dish on the..."

Angus Chang

"Visited during restaurant week to try a variety of different things. Had a good experience overall - it is a well oiled machine considering how busy..."

Christopher Yue

"Such a cute place! The staff were all friendly and great! Food was fantastic! We went a little out of comfort zone to order, not quite knowing what..."

Kourtney Heitz

"We were able to walk in mid-week with a large group from work. The service was fantastic and the food amazing. We loved the fact that we could order..."

Jeff Downing

"Sometimes I wonder why I don’t dine here more often! They have such an interesting menu — with curious flavor combinations. Everything we had was..."

Daisy de Santiago

"We came here for restaurant week and chose from the sample menu. We really Enjoyed ourselves, the waitstaff were amazing And very knowledgeable...."

Ninika Osuji

"I was initially skeptical that Peruvian/Chinese/Japanese food would be good, but so glad we came here to try it out - truly unique and a fantastic..."

Cheng Xu

"I have been several times, and every time this place is badass. Great food, all with explanations of ingredients and origins, served in sizes that..."

Heather Peterson

"Allow me to share my recent dining experience, sprinkled with a touch of candid feedback. While the starters danced delightfully on my palate, the..."

Ivan Mouzykin

"This was one of our favorite places in DC. Pricey, but only because Alabama wages don't carry as far everywhere else in the US 😅 I recommend..."

Mary R (MJ)

"This restaurant is an all-around WINNER! I've since come to learn that owner, Chef José Andrés, provided meals to the residents of Puerto Rico..."

Piecrust

"A creative and artistic take on Peruvian-Chinese fusion! Dishes were pricey but delicious. Cocktails were good and not too expensive, with prices..."

Grace

"We came here for lunch for restaurant week and were very excited. The restaurant is gorgeous and a very unique vibe which I absolutely loved. The..."

Thrisha Mohan

El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria

85/100 (1861 ratings)

"The food was really good. The service was on point. The waiter was very friendly and had a good personality. We ordered some guacamole for an app and..."

Greg Boyd

"Fantastic little restaurant with unique Mexican decor. The service was very attentive and even accommodated us with our stroller. The food came out..."

Santhia Ronald

"If you are in the area this is the place for authentic Mexican food. Sometimes you might has to wait in line a little bit since they don’t take..."

Pedro Navarrete

"Food, vibe, and service was all top tier. The salsa especially was better than any other restaurant I have been..."

Matthew Carr

"Very simple taco. Fresh and authentic, but lacking/unbalanced flavor in some tacos. Wild mushroom taco idea is good, but goat cheese is too heavy for..."

Haydar Celik

"El Sol is a nice neighborhood spot for Mexican food and drinks. You aren't going to get the best tacos or margaritas here, but everything will be..."

Josh Bittinger

"Small restaurant, big flavors! Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious! The best, most authentic Mexican food I’ve had in a very, very..."

Aman Cyalater

"Loved the chicken and chorizo tacos. The (warm) chips and salsa were also great. We tried the veggie enchiladas and they were yummy. They do add a..."

M Singh

"Tacos are great and Mezcal selection was very good. Tequilas were nothing special, but I was impressed by the very good quality mezcal, Pechuga, and..."

Matthew Pfeiffer (VA Loan Specialist)

"Working near by and decided to try this place out. I'm always super picky and hesitant about trying new Mexican places but this one Hit the mark and..."

Jake

"This is a small and very quaint eatery with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was spot on, food was quickly served and very tasty. My..."

Becky Goodman

"Our crew was hungry. Every person really enjoyed their food. I had the Chicken Enchiladas Mole Rojos. It was superb! The Horchata was delicious...."

Marcus Homan

"Amazing, authentic food. I thought I was in Mexico. This is not your let's grab a taco salad eatery. Here you will find traditional meals. Gluten..."

Melissa Le Roy

Del Sur Cafe

Surfside

85/100 (2475 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great taco stand in DuPont Circle! The tacos were delicious, and service was quick. There is no restroom available here. The tacos + drinks + chips..."

Anita Grabowska

"Open late, hot and fresh food. Moves quick and has lots of good hot sauces. Menu is diverse and covers all options which is nice. Food was slightly..."

Jasraj Singh

"Definitely a Go too!! Service is Quick, food is Amazing and Plenty of Vegetarian options!! Their Vegetarian Nachos are simply the..."

D Avery

"Quick, efficient service. Awesome portion size for lunch. The birria tacos were an honest 10/10. Food came hot and the flavor was so good. Love the..."

Shelby Bennett

"I really enjoyed the tacos and street corn at this taco stand. I can't believe they are open 24/7. That is awesome. The food was flavorful and yummy...."

Jahnavi U.

"Found this place by accident. Our hotel was near by and we walked upon it. Will absolutely return every time we visit D.C. we tried different things..."

Em McCormick

"What a gem. Be it 9 am, 10 p.m. or anywhere in between, you will be offered exquisite fare with a smile. Team works hard and cannot be topped for..."

Aaron Dennis

"The birria tacos exceeded all expectations. Every bite packed flavor and did not lack in content. When I ordered online, it gave three options for..."

Jahaan Thomas

"Pretty good burritos. Fresh and tasty. I enjoyed my burrito and would try other ones. I deduct 1 star because the price is higher than expected for..."

C F

"Amazing food! The price isn't too bad either. The line is usually long but it doesn't take long for your order to be ready. I had the street corn..."

N T-K

Mayahuel Cocina Mexicana

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best margaritas in town. Had 2 pitchers amongst our group and it was worth the price. Food was excellent. So far, it’s the only Mexican place that..."

Rashika Peiris

"I can't say enough nice things about this spot. I love the decor which is an ode to dia de Muertos without being campy. There are several cozy nooks..."

Winnie Yagan

"Had a wonderful experience at MayahuelThe serviche was delicious though a little spicy, the fish tacos were amazing! My only negative was that the..."

Robbin Yelverton

"Really awesome sauce food and house margaritas. Not your typical combination mexican joint, its much better than that and we had a really good time..."

Elena Myers

"Great drinks and service here. Food super tasty and big..."

Justin Rogers-Cooper

"Amazing and delicious food. Happy hour is the best. Staff are great. Felt very safe to visit during the pandemic. Outside dining with heat..."

Marilyn Somoza

"I tried beef tongue (tacos) for the first time and it was a good experience! The waitress was friendly and they were able to accommodate our group of..."

Kellen Baker

"Second time here in 3 days! If you have to get just one thing on the menu, make it their mango-tamarind margarita Good food, good service They're..."

Kritika Khurana

"Great food. Had some great specials for Cinco de Mayo. Margaritas were very good. Nachos were very good. Beef tacos were very good. Highly..."

Dennis Obie

"The service and food was so good that we made a second visit. Consistent with the first visit! Cane took exceptional care of us! The food is..."

Claudette Waddingham

"Awesome food! Keep some space for their Churros and make sure you start with one of their delicious..."

Sofia Elmoubarak

"This restaurant was amazing! Best tacos and amazing atmosphere! Will definitely go to again when I'm in DC again. I had chips and salsa and chicken..."

Claire Boyle

"The food tastes like authentic Mexican food (no Tex-Mex flavor compared to many DC restaurants). The service is simply impressive. Different than..."

Luis B

"Awesome food and even better..."

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"My wife and I have ordered a lot of takeout during the pandemic, and this was without doubt in our top 3 takeout dinners. The entrees are filling and..."

Scott Arey

"This place is so good! Authentic, delicious food. And the drinks are a great compliment to your meal. We definitely plan to come back again and again..."

Laura Falcon

"I've been here twice and both experiences have exceeded my expectations. This is a casual Mexican food restaurant with delicious tacos. I've ordered..."

Roland J

"honestly this place was phenomenal! I read a review below before going here that said their food tasted authentic mexican and that is the best thing..."

Andrés Gomez

"Tacos were good but you have to explicitly ask for corn tortillas, they don't even ask what you'd prefer. My flan came out with cookies and cream on..."

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