The best Queso in Washington DC | Sluurpy updated in April

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Renee von Behren

"I went in a big group, so we went down stairs and had buffet serving. Staff very nice and considerate to my veganism and made me a meal (even though..."

Tabitha Furlong

"It was so delicious!! I liked it so much! Law prices, tasty and portions were really big! (at least for me) Also they gave me a lemon for hot tea...."

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"Came here during happy hour after a long legislative section. Taking healthcare from poor people and defending sexual abusive coworkers is gratifying..."

Daveed Silva

"Tacos were good as well as the queso appetizer. my only issue was when we ordered the queso the server brought out some chips and salsa so I thought..."

Justin Wiese

"By far one of my most favorite places to grab a bite when your down close to the Capital South and library of Congress. Not only is it really cost..."

A. F.

"Torilla Coast is a perfect spot for lunch on the Hill. It's located one block from the Capitol buildings, is reasonably priced, has spacious seating,..."

Garner Overton

"We were her on August 14, 2018 for lunch with friends good food and the service was also good and reasonably..."

Alex Rodriguez

"Great Mexican food right outside of the national mall. Ordered tacos and they were out in about 2 minutes. Staff was helpful and restrooms were..."

Ryan McWhorter

"Had the Arturo’s special enchiladas. They were phenomenal! Great..."

Jennifer Morgan

"Camped out at the bar with some great friends to watch the Saints/Rams game. Bartender did a great job of keeping us in drinks and food. It was..."

Kevin Lackey

"Righteous Taco Tuesday aficionados. The tequila runs like water and the food is bar-none to anything else in the neighborhood. Popular with certain..."

Max Olack

"Good food, delicious drinks, reasonable prices, pleasant service. Carne asada tacos, blakened fish tacos, watermelon margarita tasted..."

Beata P

"One of the best Chimichangas I have eat in a very long time! Very attentive staff. Prices are as expected in a metro..."

Jose Serrano-Velez

"Tortilla Coast was great. I gave them five stars because the customer service was awesome. My waiter Jose Vasquez was the best he made sure we were..."

Comisha Mcdonald

"Incredible experience last night. We had a table of 8, no reservation and Edwin was our server. He took great care of us and the food/margs were..."

David Enevoldsen

El Rinconcito Cafe

84/100 (2458 ratings)

"I'm a pupusa fanatic and this place does not disappoint. Small footprint, local patrons, good food, inexpensive. What more could you..."

Jack Lipton

"Delicious food, the best salvadorean food i've tried in Washington DC! I loved the pupusas and the dessert..."

Vania Montaño Riquelme

"Amazing Salvadoran food. They have Pilseners, pupusas and yuca con chicharrón, what else do you need in this world? Best place in the whole..."

Ileana Marroquín

"Everything that we order was really good, the price is a litle high but worth..."

Melissa Rosales

"Delicious food in a fun, casual atmosphere. Soccer on..."

Jean Shannon

"Our first time here and we loved the pupusas! We’ll come back..."

Alma R. Ulicny

"They are the..."

Azalea Blandón

"Pupusas! Great food at affordable prices. Can't wait to..."

Amber Willsun

"Delicious! We came here for a quick bite and everything was pretty yummy. They have natural juices as well those were pretty good. The place is small..."

Cindy Pimentel

"I had never tried Salvadoran food until El Rinconcito and it blew me away. This place is an underrated gem. Spinach and squash pupusas were very..."

Mahi Mukati

"Awesome Salvadoran food. Very home style, everything was fresh and made in house. The pupusas was my favorite. You can taste how fresh the tortilla..."

Sameet Sapra

"What a lovely experience! We rode our bikes from DuPont Circle to the restaurant for dinner and walked into a quaint space with a welcoming staff...."

Tessa Goth Rudolphy

"This place is a gem for mexican food. And their food is very very satisfying. We had platter and papusas. Everything was so very flavorful and..."

Dharmisha Mistry

"This place is a gem hidden on 11th St. NW. The pollo y queso pupusas are delicioso! That chimichanga though, OMG! 😋🤤😋 I ate that platter in..."

Queen Ampleness

"When I lived in dc I order from this restaurant a lot, and my go to dish was either sopa de res or the seafood soup. For someone who love soup their..."

Shawn LP

"El Rinconcito appears to have a loyal local following, and with good reason. For lunch I had the chicharrones fritos ($17.55, tax included) which I..."

Augusto Paulino

"Great food and friendly folks. Nice authentic dishes with rich flavors. Popular with local Hispanic crowd which is a major plus. Staff are friendly..."

Paul Chan

"Nice little spot for great Salvadoran food. Great service, even better food. Definitely worth it. Every time I come to DC I make a stop..."

The Bake Up Podcast

"Absolutely delicious pupusas for a great price. Definitely get the revueltas! The person I was dining with ordered the tamales de elote, which she..."

Lauren Fellers

"El Rinconcito Cafe (translating to "The Little Corner Cafe") is a small Salvadorian restaurant that provides a breath of fresh (tasty) air to the..."

Yoshi B.

"Very friendly family-owned business. Awesome pupusas, tamales too. Everything was..."

Joshua Santillan

"My first foray into Salvadoran food and I wasn't disappointed. Reasonably priced items , lots of options in the menu and delicious..."

Jishu Kinkar Medhi

"What a great hole in the wall! It was so cold and we were looking for something warm, and we saw that they served soup and that it was relatively..."

Christopher Lew

"Food is very tasty. I had the beef chimichanga and I thought it was pretty good. Also the pricing is very reasonable. The platter for chimichanga was..."

Asif Rehmani

"Nobody does Salvadoran food like they do at El Riconcito Cafe. I first found out about this place from my boyfriend and his coworker who had been..."

Gaelle Claude

District Taco

83/100 (4002 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Cash Only

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Great lunch spot especially for the bowls. Fast casual and can order at a machine, and there are so many options it’s really good for customising...."

Arden

"Grabbed an early dinner here, and was overjoyed to find out they’d serve breakfast burritos later in the day. Service was pretty quick (loved being..."

Megan Sanders

"Food was heavenly, (all freshly made) and came fast! I had their build your own burrito and it was amazing! Perfect place for a quick..."

Sam Spangler

"Great food, exactly what we were looking for after a long day of tourist activity. They have kiosks where you can customize your meal exactly how you..."

Kk Lynn

"Probably the best fast casual Tex Mex places I’ve been to. Food was excellent and a good amount for the price. Tons of options. Food tasted..."

Dominick Maone

"In the DC area? Check this place out! I was surprised to learn that this is a chain, because the food certainly tastes and holds the quality of an..."

Noah Pehowic

"The breakfast taco here is the go-to attraction for me. This reminds me of home made breakfast tacos from San Antonio TX. I stopped in (but had to..."

John L. Davis

"Do yourself a favor and get the carnitas! Chicken and steak are fine. Tacos were pretty good! Service was average at best; the staff wasn't nice or..."

Luke Matarazzo

"The lady made my chorizo rice bowl with love. 10/10! I swallowed it so quick so I didn’t have time to take a photo so here is the..."

Pedro Garcia

"Pretty good burrito. Nothing fancy. Tasted fresh, chicken had a good grilled taste. Medium salsa was not at all spicy, in fact I am not sure they..."

Chris Pucci

"Greetings, the food is always fresh and delicious, I use the Too Good To Go: End Food waste app. The meals are plentiful , enough to share. The..."

Aubrey_ chrys Eroom

"This place is something similar to Chipotle, but you order through a kiosk, and they have one cashier in case you have difficulty using the kiosk...."

Isaac Romero

"It’s definitely has the feel of a chain taco shop. I was hoping more for a hole in the wall place, but it was still pretty good. My friends got the..."

Michael Ciurea

"District Taco offers delicious Yucatan-inspired food in a fast yet traditional style. I love how you can customize your order and pick some fresh..."

Elias Chelala

"Great tacos. As a tourist, this place was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint! Food was amazing and not too pricey and service was..."

Joe B

"Good choice if you are looking to eat Mexican food in the area. The street tacos were very good and authentic. Didn't have any major issues with the..."

Dominic

Mission Dupont

83/100 (2554 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had an enjoyable time here. This place is more of a restaurant for a weekend brunch and to come to socialize than to purely come for the food. The..."

Ayman Mobin

"Mission DuPont Circle is a great Mexican restaurant, offering classic dishes and delicious margarita pitchers. The place is a bit dirty (see..."

R A

"Hosted a private event for my department holiday party and had a phenomenal time! Service was amazing, the vibes were awesome. They worked with us to..."

Alicia Khan

"Drove down from NYC and needed a quick, good late night bite and walked until we came to The Mission. My tacos were good, but one thing about flour..."

EM Rollins

"My firm hosted an ~80 person holiday event on the first floor of the space and it was such a blast! The entire team at Mission was so helpful leading..."

William Ball

"I hosted my birthday party at Mission Dupont after hosting it at Hawthorne last year, and I am once again so impressed! They always set up the space..."

Lyndsey Clos

"This was our first time at Mission. The dinner burrito was great as were the fajitas. The fajitas chicken was a bit dry but overall they were good...."

Kurtis Monson

"We hosted a happy hour here when our group was in town for a conference, and it was so easy to coordinate and plan. Plus there was not reservation..."

Jessica Lee

"Great restaurant! I've been there twice now and have had a great time both times. This most recent time I was in town for a work conference and was..."

evan goldberg

"My workplace hosted a buffet-style dinner here recently and the restaurant did a great job accommodating a large group! Everything was delicious and..."

Cameron Hicks

"I used Mission as a venue for a 25-person holiday party, and they were great to work with. Communicative, accommodating and available to sort out any..."

Fenit Nirappil

"Mission was very accommodating to my event. I especially appreciated their on the fly help at lighting my girlfriends birthday cake. In addition to..."

Peter Martin

"I don’t write a lot of reviews but I felt this was worth it! The queso was lovely, smooth and silky, not too spicy! We ate almost what I feel like..."

Alexandrea Huefner

"I reserved a room for a birthday party on Saturday and the event turned out great! The event manager, Caroline Downing, made planning the event super..."

Annie Barnes

"Had a super positive experience booking a large happy hour (about 20 people) here. The events manager, Caroline, was lovely to work with and..."

Karen Lee

"Mission Dupont circle was a treat! Highly recommend the wing appetizer if you like wings, these were tasty and finger linking. I also had the fajitas..."

Jnel

"In DC for vaca. Second dinner at Mission this evening. Emily, our server was excellent. Tacos were awesome and the Southwestern salad was the bomb..."

Steve Driscoll

Jaleo By Jose Andres

82/100 (17629 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered A LOT of dishes and shared them amongst the table (see pictures). Everything was delicious except the chresy brussel sprouts (our least..."

Mona GS

"When we came to restaurant it was full, maybe that’s why we got cold octopus and shrimps, are were cold but tasty, octopus was soft. Be careful if..."

Ksenia Deniz

"Hands down my favorite restaurant in Washington. Every food item was delicious. Our server was really friendly and gave us insight on each item and..."

Dhruv Vaghasiya

"Stopped by after a day in the National Art Gallery. Had the Joses way tasting menu. I must admit the flavors took me back to Spain. Definitely..."

Pepe Lepu

"For Spanish tapas, it’s really hard to beat this place. I’ve been here a dozen times or so and it never disappoints. I think at this point I’ve..."

Matt E

"Alive and vibrant, the atmosphere inside Jaleo was energizing to be sure. While boistrous, it was primarily the sound of conversation rather than..."

Cameron Reynolds

"Food was good. We ordered a half pitcher of sangria and 3 plates for two people. We probably could have ordered a 4th one but we wanted dessert; the..."

Sarai Hoffman

"The atmosphere and service here are excellent. While the food is good, it falls short of being truly exceptional. Having explored local cuisine in..."

Xiaoxuan Wang

"Food is delicious but in our opinion it was way to salty and sometimes spices were overpowering the whole taste. It’s a very busy place, be sure to..."

DemanDeSoleil

"The food was ok, nothing spectacular for being tapas. I have to say, though, the tomatoe marmalade with the goat cheese and the dates wrapped in..."

Jorge Guerrero

"There were six of us. Three couples. We were in town to visit museums and eat well. Reservations had been made weeks earlier. Since our last visit,..."

Cory Laws

"I could not recommend this place enough!! The service from start to finish was top notch! I had the chef's menu, a phenomenal eight courses, and the..."

Nicki E

"We went for the Experience dinner and were blown away. Top-notch restaurant. Our waiter was great. He explained each dish and it was so good. Each..."

Tulane Lane

"Stop here for lunch around 1pm. I got a seat at the bar as I came solo. The staff were very friendly. I order their restaurant week lunch menu with..."

Worarat Pichpongsa

"I have to say, Jose Andreas is someone I greatly admire. While the food was very tasty it just left me a little bit lacking. We did the taster menu..."

Marci Fradkin

"Did Jose’s way tasting menu. Yes, it costs money, but it is well worth it and a good value. I walked out more than full and extremely happy. I..."

Amy Schepers

"Never had a bad plate of food. Great to order and share a few with friends and family. Great list and options for wine and non-alcoholic options..."

Simeon Lehmann

Lauriol Plaza

82/100 (8377 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Serves Alcohol

Valet Parking

Free off-street parking

"Service is always great and food is amazing. I recommend this as a must visit..."

Xavier Orlando Hixon

"Went there on a mid-afternoon on a Saturday. Valet parked us immediately, seated right away, chips and salsa right on it. The wait staff were..."

Carissa Ann

"I use to live in Washington DC in 1985. I have been coming since. I moved to Florida and every year I come to visit DC I come to my favorite..."

Helen Ferrer

"Beautiful restaurant. Our group got put in the corner window and it was a truly pleasant dinner experience. The bar special tacos de Patos were..."

Kyle Grierson

"It was an amazing evening with family and friends. The atmosphere, food and especially the service was impeccable. Our waitress went above and beyond..."

Fornati C. Moses

"We had a fabulous time at Lauriol Plaza. The staff was very attentive and the food was great! Next time in DC we will be there..."

Raul Azpiazu

"Second time there and the food and drinks were great. I love the atmosphere and the quickness in receiving our food with a party of 6 on a busy..."

Becky Vannison Baldwin

"Food was on point and the atmosphere was..."

Shelle C. Mays

"This restaurant is lovely. The food is out of the world and the drinks were phenomenal. totally worth the price. We had platter that could literally..."

paulina hernandez

"Good Mexican food. Service was better than average. Drinks were delicious and shrimp and crab quesdilla was amazing. The Marisco Salgado and chicken..."

Lisa T

"This place is amazing. I posted about our dinner there on social media and got a lot of friends saying how much they love this place so I guess..."

Timothy Bee

"As I walked into the restaurant, the smell was out of this world. It smelled delicious. The hostess was very pleasant and friendly. The waiter was..."

Judith Santiago

"We love this place. Multi-story with outdoor dining. A large painting that changes with the season. The food is good at a reasonable price. The..."

Alan Boehm

"Nice atmosphere. I didn't care for the rice (white & Mexican) or beans. White rice was crunchy. Mexican rice had no flavor. Black beans were..."

QueenYaa7

"It's a nice place. We sat outside to watch the streets and feel the natural wind. The food was good, but not to the "wow" extent. I like the Maryland..."

Long Hoàng

"Cristina is the reason to dine at Lauriol Plaza. She’s amazing. Cristina makes you feel like you are the most important customer. The food is..."

Lou Costanza

"We really enjoyed this place. The margaritas were good. Chips and salsa were amazing. We tried one of the combos that had a chicken enchilada,..."

Nate B

"Had a great time catching up with some family at Lauriol Plaza. I always have a nice time there and everything we had was tasty (especially my..."

Morgan Fykes

Oyamel

82/100 (17928 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We recently dined at a Oyamel Mexican restaurant that left a lasting impression. I like the vibrant atmosphere and colorful decor. The menu boasted..."

Osman “Ozzie” G

"We dropped in for lunch on a Thursday and had self-seating at the bar with full menu available. Top marks all around! The bartender gave impressive..."

Cameron Reynolds

"We went here for my birthday as a surprise from my partner who had a flawless time setting up a reservation. All the food was really fresh and tasty,..."

Grey Flowers

"We dined outside because that was the only reservation available. I am so glad we did since the weather was perfect, and the dining room was..."

Christine Kehr

"I visited this place a few times throughout the summer and clearly after the first time, I couldn’t get enough! Regardless of whether you’re at..."

Jahaan Thomas

"Would give 10 stars if I could. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere is beautiful, and service is friendly and so wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend if..."

Stephanie Crockett

"This is one of the best Mexican food restaurants in the DC area. They have yet to disappoint me and every dish is just amazing. I was extremely..."

Henrry Palacios

"Oyamel has a lovely space and wonderful staff! We started off with the guacamole that's made fresh and you can clearly taste when it's brought out..."

Suhey Ortega

"We are a Belgian family that had just arrived in DC after a week in NYC. What a great experience this was! Feeling exhausted and finally having time..."

Ann Dejonckheere

"All the dishes we ordered were SO good and refreshing. They literally made the guacamole in front of us!!! Small plates is perfect and the chips were..."

Tommy Tang

"I came here with a party of 3 for a work dinner. I came away feeling pretty full, but it was definitely on the pricey side. I ordered a balanced..."

Sameet Sapra

"The tacos and quesadillas are amazing, considering the portion size is small. The staff are incredibly helpful too! Oh, and try their fresh..."

Ayush Balooni

"It can get really loud! Maybe it was where I was sitting but oh! My! Really loud. The food was good I ordered some tacos mushrooms (wasn’t cooking..."

Sarai Hoffman

"Oyamel Cocina is an absolute gem in the world of Mexican cuisine! It's a crime that this place doesn't have a perfect 5-star rating because it's..."

Yuli

"the best Mexican restaurant I've been to! the tortilla chips were crisp and warm and the guacamole was *so* good. the small tapas plates were a fun..."

Lorna Bo

"We tried the fresh guacamole and it came with hot and fresh chips! We also tried the following: ATUN PACIFICO* Ahi tuna with Maggi-lime marinade,..."

Anil Samuel

"We loved this restaurant! All of Jose Andres’ restaurants are fantastic. The Baja Tacos were amazing. The atmosphere was great and there was no..."

Joseph Kohan

"Spot on flavors so thoughtfully put together. This place absolutely offers real authentic flavors with a modern touch. We enjoyed the vegetarian..."

Mara Simmons

"Probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in DC now! Love the atmosphere, food, and service. Much thanks to Andres, the bartender, for the awesome..."

Larry Nicholson

El Bebe

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"A modern Mexican joint right off Main. At a lunch meal, the staff sat us promptly and continued to be attentive through the meal. I enjoyed the tacos..."

John Westwood

"Mexican food!!! YUMM!! everything was so good, inside was very clean + including the bathroom, very cute decor. Affordable drinks in DC is always a..."

ALICIA R

"Had a really nice experience at Él Bebe last night for dinner. My wife and I went for a night out just on a whim. We had no problem getting a table..."

Dustin White

"I love love love love this place and they love love love their customers. They're very very good and respectful they have great fooh. I'm the girl..."

Barbara Allen

"Absolutely great place to eat. The hostess quickly seated us although I would recommend reservations if you think of it ahead of time. The staff were..."

Lori Schroeder

"Great food but be warned, the chips have a very potent spice on them which makes them hot, other than that the food is excellent and if I could I..."

V.L. Mandlyn

"Came in yesterday for a quick bite to eat with my best friend. We enjoyed bottomless mimosas and separate entrees. I had the carne Asada burrito (my..."

Jahaan Thomas

"I literally love this place. I can come here everyday. My go to is the chicken fajitas but everything is pretty delicious to me. Never failed me yet..."

Tyler Barrett

"I love this place. Love. It. Every experience with food and service is top notch. My reviews show I'm not a 5-star rater but El Bebe deserves it. My..."

Chris Adams

"El Bebe never disappoints. Whether your going for a quick bite or outing with friends. Food, drinks, and, service all 10/10. I recommend the queso..."

jocelyn habersham

"This is a fantastic location to grab a bite to eat with a Mexican flare, very close to Nationals Stadium. The tacos and burrito my husband and I..."

Amanda Turcotte

J. Dreher

"Walking through Navy yard and decided to stop by this location cuz I never been. They were short staff and crazy booked but the gentleman was able to..."

Onyinyechi A

"This place is always such a great go to spot. I absolutely love the shrimp tacos they are delicious! The staff is always so kind and the food came..."

Rachel L

"I had quite a lovey experience here. Service was friendly and prompt enough. The margarita was amazing. Get the Bebe rim instead of salt! There was a..."

Peyton Doyle

"Now I very rarely leave a review on places I visit. However…..I have never had Mexican food on the level that I had this evening! We started off..."

Malcolm Jones

District Taco

81/100 (1823 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome visit. I parked just out front, ordered a burrito bowl, and immediately walked in. Less than a minute... my order was done! The guy behind..."

MoFo

"I and my colleagues came here for a quick lunch between meetings. The food was great, the staff were so friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy! I got..."

Amy Wallace

"Loved the rice bowl we had here. If only they could swap all the white lights in the restaurant with warm white lights, they space and it's feeling..."

Shaunak Patel

"We LOVED our steak carne asada tacos. Food was piping hot and the service was quick. Atmosphere- busy but what do you expect in DC. We will be..."

Ally R

"It’s fine food. Maybe memory is rose tinted glasses but I remember the meat used to be more flavorful and and portions larger. Definitely pricy..."

Erik P

"Corn tortillas are a must! They go well with every taco and there is a great salsa bar to compliment your meal! Perfect place for a casual quick bite..."

Maham Quraishi

"You have the option to place orders with staff or at kiosks. I was told I had to order from the kiosk while another person came in and they took his..."

Comedian Kanasia Riley

"Got the BYO breakfast burritos. I’m always wary of ordering carne asada at new places - some tend to be over chewy yada yada - nope! They got it..."

Yancy’s Fancy Pants The Sauce Monstah

"Really good food but the staff doesn’t know their menu at all, he tried to charge $12.36 for 3 side..."

Maksim Vakarchuk

"I'm visiting friends in the DC area and decided to give District Taco a try...I'm glad I did!! Great service from ordering to sitting down to eat...."

Stephanie Darby

"Really good bang for your buck. Big portions and good pricing and the custom salsa bar was a fun find! It was nice that they kept on theme for the..."

Jessica Smith

District Taco

80/100 (1724 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a reliable place for good hearty food. Prices seem to have increased quite a bit over the years, but the food is consistently good. I miss..."

Joel Keralis

"Tacos were so good, First time eating in DC and I gotta say this taco place is awesome, good food and the employees were very nice. I had chicken..."

Trish “Sassy”

"Potatoes. In. Your. Burrito. Easy 5 stars on that alone. Otherwise, busy efficiently run taco place with nice staff and lots of seating, incl..."

Tim Wright

"Clean. Service was mainly no contact and fast. I got three tacos and chips and salsa - carne asada, chicken, and fish. Loved the fish, wasn't a fan..."

Alania

"One of the tastiest taco places I've ever been to! Trust me when I say that the food here is divine. The staff are super friendly and the facilities..."

Andrew Cuevas

"I went to "District Taco" with my dad and the atmosphere is a little empty. there was like a few people there (including us) but we got our food..."

The Froggy Ninja

"Pretty good food considering the price point. Very simple setup, no service. Very cramped, more suitable for takeout than eating in. Still a good..."

luo yu

"Great spot in DC. Not terribly expensive. Delicious salsa bar options! Food was amazing and packed well for take out. Large portions! Try the..."

C.J. W

"One of a few places I’ll go for a quick work lunch. District taco is significantly better than chipotle but is still pretty Americanised as far as..."

Chris Howe-Smith

"Build your own tacos, chose everything, or pick from the premade menu. Salsa bar with all the temperature salsas you want, and one of the best soda..."

Brent gaffey

"Decent tacos. I would come for their asada. The pastor and chorizo lack a certain kick I'm used to from the west coast. Salsas here are definitely..."

Timothy Lu

"Super yummy food. Can be compared to a Qdoba or Chipotle. Only this place has really great..."

Chelsea Vaught

"Simple but great tacos. Very generous with servings which I love because I'm a big eater..."

Colin Bill

La Tasca

80/100 (3241 ratings)

"We arrived during happy hour and the food was very good. Patatas bravas and chorizo were very good. Ended my meal with a delicious cappuccino. Waiter..."

C M

"Visiting family in DC, my sister Cathy took us here for lunch. She suggested getting small plates so that we could try a variety of dishes. The..."

Peter Huben

"Spanish-style tapas (appetizers). My friends and I decided to go with the unlimited tapas for $39 because we realized we'd be spending about the same..."

Jessica DeMarco-Jacobson

"The tapas were absolutely divine. The salad with the shrimp was so fresh, light and delicious. The food was well..."

Barbara Banks

"Fun Place to go before a concert! Service was excellent, tapas dishes were between OK and really good. Enjoyed the enpanadas most but also the ahi..."

Jennifer Joy

"We did the paella cooking class at la tasca for my friends birthday and it was a blast! A ton of food and drink is included, and they’ll make you a..."

Corinne Goudreault

"Recently are here with done local friends when we visited D.C. tapas are great for having some of a bit off everything, having some sangria, and..."

Carrie Canup

"Cool place, have great game night specials. Some food is a bit oily and fatty, but the rest is pretty..."

Artur French

"Lived in Southern Spain for three years, and I can happily say this place has authentic Spanish Tapas. Their Jamon is Serano rather than Iberico,..."

Jeremey B

"We tried empanada, anchovies, salmon, paella 🥘, creme brulee and mango de leche and all were..."

Madhava Madireddy

"If you are in the Washington DC area, and you are looking for an excellent restaurant, please visit La Tacas restaurant. You will enjoy the great..."

Elnos Gomez

"Nice spanish food. Lots of variety. A bit..."

rajesh sharma

"Very nice restaurant, with lovely service. We tried five different dishes, and would have tried more but were pleasantly full. Interesting..."

Jean Wozencraft-Ornellas

"Went here for a work dinner. Really awesome experience. It's all Tapas and small plates meant to share. It's kind of pricey but worth the experience...."

Laura Vazquez

"Great sangria and wine selections. Good tapas options. Decent prices. Fairly large place, so ideal for large groups. Great happy hour price and end..."

debie lachman

Mi Vida Restaurante

79/100 (4168 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We met an old friend for lunch here. We were able to find street parking not too far away, and since it was Sunday, we were able to park for free...."

Tony Buck

"I went here for a date night. The service was exquisite. Outdoor seating was comfy and heated. The menu has a plethora of options. The food was..."

Jasmine Winters

"Mi Vida restaurant was great!!! The food was authentic Mexican food and it was delicious. Our waiter was awesome at explaining the menu and gave us..."

Miriam Perez

"The margaritas were perfect, the food was bright and tasty! Our server, Fausto, was helpful and knowledgeable. Patient, attentive - he answered our..."

Jennifer Lorenzo

"They get 5 star for exceptional service. My friend placed an order for pickup. They missed the topping and sauce for her order, so she called to let..."

Safiya Parker

"An upscale Mexican restaurant with plenty of food and drink choices. Service is solid and quick with a pleasant attention to detail. The location,..."

Michael Smith

"This place rocks! We visited for my partner’s birthday & were not disappointed! To begin, the restaurant is stunning. Indoor & outdoor-patio views..."

Cali Skye

"This was our first time dining at Mi Vida. The service was great. Food, dessert and presentation were great! Definitely is a place to have lunch..."

Del G

"The food was really good. The atmosphere was nice as well. We actually had three course meal here that I really enjoyed, it took the guess work out..."

johnny greene

"This place rocks! We visited for my partner’s birthday & were not disappointed! To begin, the restaurant is stunning. Indoor & outdoor-patio views..."

Calcedone Skye

Agua 301

78/100 (2846 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Accepts Discover

Free off-street parking

"I lived in DC for the summer and Agua 301 was my go to dinner spot! The food is so delicious and I love the atmosphere. It’s located right on the..."

Olivia Neeley

"This restaurant is a hidden gem. The waiter Terrance was awesome, The weather was so nice we sat ourdoors and ejoyed the beautiful view. The was was..."

Tammy Winslow

"Food is great, and even the location is so beautiful by the water! You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes here, but given how busy they tend to..."

Vishwadha

"If your looking for some good food, you gotta try the food here. We had the fajita combo and fish(cod) tacos for our evening meal. The food was cook..."

gc ortiz

"Big place by the waterfront, great service, tasty tacos and for a reasonable price! I got the Baja Fish platter for $12 at lunchtime and the fish was..."

Amanda Liaw

"AFGE Local 17 2023 Holiday Party was fantastic!! Thanks to the amazing staff: Food, Drinks, and customer service top notch. We will host our event..."

Vanessa Watts

"This place should be around a 4.7 rating for happy hour. Went with my wife (were visiting from Chi) 6 margaritas fish tacos beef empinadas, and..."

Erich Pflum

"A Delightful Experience at Aqua 301 in Washington, DC I recently had the pleasure of visiting Aqua 301 in Washington, DC, and I can confidently say..."

Dr Tribble

"Very pleasantly surprised by the service, food, and casual ambience down by the Navy Yard waterfront provided by Agua 301. All at a reasonable..."

Doug Uhazie

"Good food, nice atmosphere and it’s right on the water. Service was great as the waitress had to refill our chips and salsa multiple times...."

B. Cicconi

"I went there for lunch and ordered the tacos, which is your selected choice of 3 difference types of tacos for $17. I chose 2 Baja fish tacos and 1..."

Sahar Bayounis

"I had a great time here! The food was really good and so were the drinks 🍻. I like the atmosphere and they played good 🎶🎵 although I wish it..."

Paul

"The lomo saltado was great! I didn't know it had peppers in it, could have done without them and used more tomatoes (I love tomatoes). The drinks..."

Tiffany

"Brunch was so delicious!!! This definitely was worth the hype on social media for food. The drinks were coming too slow when paying for bottomless..."

Sophie Salmeron

"Came for dinner and got an item off of the specials menu, a burrito. That was pretty good. Chips were hot and fresh. The place could have been..."

Amy Plumb

"I found myself with an unexpected night free in the DC Navy Yard. I asked a local friend for suggestions on somewhere to go for a light dinner..."

Shelby Allen

Mxdc Cocina Restaurant

78/100 (4666 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's an amazing restaurant and the food ,,great margaritas ,sangria ,all types of tequilas , great costumer service. I will strongly..."

Criss Mo

"Amazing, very authentic Mexican food. I the margaritas are the best. Wonderful atmosphere and wait staff is very knowledgeable and..."

Beth Hazen Titus

"We were there after the Women's March and this was the best experience I've had at a restaurant. Staff was personable, professional, and the food was..."

Kendra Maurer

"Great place. Mango margarita was excellent. I had the fish tacos and I requested them to be grilled instead of fried. They were happy to make them to..."

Sheri Roy Williams

"We went on Friday night and decided to sit in the bar area. The waiter greeted us and sat us. From the moment we ordered our drinks to dessert..."

Rose Briz

"Food was fantastic and so was the service. Also, do yourself a favor and order a habanero margarita while you're..."

Andy Roberts

"A higher-end Mexican restaurant with prices that are, in my opinion, a little higher than they should be. I was disappointed by their sangria, which..."

James

"Loved the ambiance with the dim lighting, candles, and modern Mexican decor. The service was great, and the staff was excellent. The meal started..."

Monica Gonzalez

"Came here for a date night and the atmosphere was very nice and upscale! Came around 7pm on a Friday night and it wasn’t crowded, and service was..."

Patricia

"Food is DELICIOUS. A few bites into my taco and was in AWE. The flower-heart is BEAUTIFULLY along with the chandelier. The prices were pretty good..."

ItzAndy 971

"The shrimp ceviche was solid but the hongos (mushroom) tacos were delicious. The guacamole was pretty good. I liked that our waiter was familiar..."

Uri A

"Loved the food! If you are hungry, yet still want healthy and esthetically pleasing food - this is your..."

Amira

"Tried this place with a friend on a Wednesday night. It was quite busy. We were told it was going to be about 5 minutes for a table but it was..."

Randi

"One of the best guacamole I have ever had. Love their mango margarita. Our server Xavier was very attentive and provided an exceptional service...."

Santhia Ronald

"Absolutely wonderful atmosphere ☺️ the staff is so kind and on top of things. Chips and salsa were great and the drinks were delicious. I will be..."

Bobbi Larsen

"Solid tequila menu. Food was good, can mix and match street sized corn tacos. The house margarita was delicious - add..."

brooke hathaway

"As always, everything was great! The service, the food, everything!!!! I try something different EVERYTIME I dine here and I have yet to be..."

Dana Jones

"Incredibly flavorful food with a super attentive staff. Looking forward to my next trip to DC to experience it..."

Bill Doyle

"The place is cute and the atmosphere is definitely happy hour. I had the strawberry margarita and it was superb. Also caught the happy hour tacos..."

Takeyia Sherrod

"The service was good and the food was great! The lobster and corn guacamole was delicious! Make sure you stir it up because the lobster sits on the..."

Keya H

"Fantastic lunch! Service was friendly and the food was tasty & fresh. Drinks were STRONG. However, there was a lingering smell of sewage throughout..."

Meredith Henderson

"Solid Mexican restaurant. Great tacos. We especially like the pork tacos. No beers on two though which is a bit of a bummer. Overall pretty very good..."

Joseph Kohan

Rosa Mexicano - Penn Quarter

78/100 (8968 ratings)

"We are in DC as tourists, and let me just start off by saying: if you are looking for some amazing Spanish food for a really reasonable price, this..."

Mihir Shroff

"Amazing food and incredible drinks. We had.the nachos with braised beef and were super impressed. It was small but everything tasted amazing and..."

Jlyne B

"One of my favorite restaurants in DC. Everything I've ordered here is fantastic, well thought out, balanced and authentic. From the chips and salsa..."

Lucidity

"The food was good and their was endless refills of chips and salsa, which is always a plus but I thought the food was extremely overpriced and some..."

Jillian Bohach

"Best guacamole and strong margaritas. There is outside seating in this location. The bartenders are friendly and helpful. The great thing was I came..."

Mima

"Get the guacamole, seriously. You know you want to and I promise it’s worth it. Not an easy place for vegans but vegetarians are totally set. I got..."

Karolina Capkova

"Food was tasty and well textured. But portion sizes were smaller than expected. Environment inside the restaurant is pleasant and design and art..."

Shankster Eats

"My first visit at this place and the food was delicious. By far the best mexician food i have had around that place. Our friend took us there and I..."

Sivarama Krishnan Venkataraman

"We reserved a table using the OpenTable app and were seated early and by the window. Our waiter was attentive and checked on us repeatedly. I had a..."

Nasir Khan

"Absolutely delicious guacamole. Great chicken tacos. The fish was a bit dry and flavorless though, the chips were sometimes a bit too salty but the..."

RYK

"Their drinks are pretty good. Service by the bar is hit or miss though. I’ll go back because the sangria is great! The fish tacos are delicious..."

Janessa

"Fantastic white tablecloth Mexican fare. The tableside guacamole is second to none. I also enjoyed the hongos (vegan mushroom tacos) and a..."

Jeremy Black

"Great location. Come out of the Gallery stop on the Metro (at Capitol One Arena) and it is right across the street (7th). Just north of the Spy..."

Robert Bartorillo

"I love this place. Everything was wonderful and the guacamole was made..."

Drew Aldrich

Los Cuates Restaurant

77/100 (1011 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great Mexican place in Georgetown! Cozy spot off of The Main Drag of M Street, but still in a cool location, with lots of activity. And the prices..."

Jeff Wilson

"The best Mexican place in Georgetown. We had a take away but staff was so friendly as lond as we were waiting for the food to get ready. Nice prices..."

Ellh Chris

"The food, service and atmosphere was great but the time spent with family was amazing. We had a wonderful time enjoying the great food and..."

Lisa Mg

"The food was amazing. The guacamole was made to order and outstanding. Our server was as sweet as she could be. We felt very..."

molly moffitt

"We really enjoyed this place. The food was good. Service was great. Nice local restaurant feel. I would definitely recommend this..."

Nate B

"This review is for the margarita and chips and salsa only. My husband and I just wanted a place to rest our feet and have a drink. It was on a Friday..."

eriko p

"Delicious! Seafood burrito w mole was outstanding. Rice was an excellent surprise and the queso blanco delicious. This restaurant was an unplanned..."

Giovanna Bellas

"This is a great little Mexican restaurant in the heart of Georgetown. The food was pretty authentic Tex-Mex, and the prices weren’t horrible for..."

Teddy Seago

"My second time here and it’s even better than i remember. The service is friendly and quick, great atmosphere with great music, nice and cozy as..."

Kyriea Smith

"Quaint dining experience in a great location. Order mini "happy hour" chicken tacos and a margaritas. Both delicious 😋 Also dined on two chicken..."

karen Lee C.

"I absolutely love this spot because they give you great Mexican food (that is actually spicy) and the margaritas are actually strong. In addition to..."

Julia Moroles

"Went for happy hour and was surprised by how delicious their tacos are! And at a great price, will definitely be coming back for another happy..."

Ashley Joesph

"Food is quite good. Margaritas are decent and large. Queso and atmosphere are..."

max anstine

"This review is solely based on the Al Pastor tacos and margarita. Came for the first time during happy hour and ordered those two to try. Thanks to..."

Joyce Romero

"This is a nice little Mexican restaurant with an excellent staff and outstanding food located in Georgetown. I had 3 types of tacos including the..."

George Diaz

El Centro D.f.

76/100 (5051 ratings)

"This was my 3rd time to El Centro for brunch! This was the best experience of the 3 visits. We sat in the rooftop area. The service with Steven was..."

Nicky Smith

"Best thing about this restaurant is the bottomless brunch. For 40$ you get bottomless drinks and food. It's a great deal. The service was ok, one of..."

Dondré

"We sat at the bar on ground floor for some snacks and drinks over lunch. Both really good. Atmosphere and Ambiance is neat and comfortable. They have..."

Christian Mai

"The service as awesome. They accommodate my meal due to my diet after surgery and my niece last minute swap of food. The waiter was incredible and..."

I M

"This is probably the best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time. We ordered the fiesta menu because we couldn’t narrow down our choices and I’m..."

Rachel L

"Their all you can eat brunch was glorious! Each dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. For two people I recommend choosing 2 or 3 dishes..."

Keva P

"The dessert is delicious! Entrees weren't amazing but not really worth the price. Lemonade is good but the margaritas are a little strong so we mixed..."

Thao Huynh

"Great price for brunch with bottomless mimosas. The food was a bit cold. And the server was unable to get cranberry mimosas instead of the..."

Warren champ

"Place has great drink and food options. Bottomless brunch and all drinks for $35 is a steal around..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Went here for brunch last weekend. The place was packed had problems with our reservations but the manager took care of us. The waiter was great...."

Margie Nguyen

"Delicious Mexican food during the day. The basement turns into a night club at ~10:30pm playing a mix of pop / pop Latin! The chicken enchiladas..."

Melissa C

"Came for brunch with two friends and had a good time. I was happy to see that they have margaritas as part of the bottomless brunch. We sat at the..."

Yasmine Saibou

"Great Mexican food! The complimentary chips and salsa are delicious! Try the mahi mahi tacos they are amazing. Great margaritas too. I had the mango..."

Alicia

"Great tequila and mezcal selection with very knowledgeable bar staff. Great tasting flights and margaritas. Downstairs turns into a loud club at..."

Tony C

"Excellent food and drinks! The $35 brunch is well worth it and the staff is extremely..."

Dea Garic

"Awesome food, staff, and night shenanigans as..."

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"Great tacos and service. Very reasonably priced given the area. Would gladly visit here again for some delicious mexican street tacos. The rooftop is..."

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