District Taco's worth the hike from the National Mall your legs will bitch the whole way, but those…read moretacos shut 'em up fast. I've hit it 2-3 times and it's a reliable haunt. Started as a food truck in 2009 by a Mexican immigrant and his neighbor, slinging Yucatán-inspired grub that blew up into a chain. Ratings hold strong: ~3.8/5 on Yelp (thousands of reviews) and 4.2 on Tripadvisor for the F Street spot. Top dog? The Fish Taco Deluxe gets massive love crispy grilled Alaska pollock, fresh toppings, homemade salsa on warm tortillas. Pollo asado and carnitas run close seconds, but fish wins the crowd. Quick, customizable, fresh as hell. Walk it off later. 4.5 stars, no regrets. Go hungry.

We're visiting DC and like everyone else we're running around all museums etc. by the time we got…read morehere it was 4pm and we were starving. 3 adults 2 teenagers. 2 salad bowls 3 taco meals I loved that I could build my own bowl and make sure I have just the things I liked and the food came out super fast. It was raining so we set inside but there's not a lot of room and the place wasn't clean. The trash cans were overflowing which was a little gross. The food itself was a little on the salty side but was good and fresh.

Mid week stop to meet family in DC, World Cup specials on the menu, crowds were great. Oyamel did…read morenot disappoint. Guac was superb, chips and salsa (smoky Fresno pepper undertone?) were amazing. A pitcher of the house Marguerita was worth every dime, top shelf perfection with the house sea foam. $20+ off for the WC!!! I will only serve marguerita as with this foam ever again, sucrose esters acquired Queso fundito with chorizo tasty Atun Pacifico is a do not miss ceviche for the table Cactus taco, chicken taco, pork taco, pulled beef taco, and chicken enchiladas were all perfection. I eat bugs but passed on the grasshopper taco, you know it has to be perfect and crunch second to none. Service was very good, Mexico's game came on at 9 PM which lit the place up. Broadcast was in Spanish as it should have been. Love this place.

This restaurant from Jose Andres was one of the better elevated Mexican restaurants at which I've…read moreeaten. I wasn't super starving so I had a fish taco and the enchiladas. The taco was amazing and was some kind of fried catfish! YUM! And the enchiladas were delicious as well. The green sauce cut through the overabundance of cheesy goodness quite well. I like that you can mix and match tacos so you're not stuck with all of the same one. The menu didn't have a ton of choices, which made deciding a bit easier. They had an amazing bar staff too that was absolutely killing it mixing cocktails. The margaritas were on point and the one had a flair of "salt air" foam instead of a messy, sticky rim. Who wants a messy sticky rim, right?

This place hit the spot, even toddler approved! We ordered take out and it was prepared pretty…read morequickly. The menu is quite extensive, it took us longer to decide on what we wanted. I got the nachos, my husband got tacos, and we got a chicken quesadilla for our toddler. The nachos were PILED with toppings and so colorful - even in a take out container is looked beautiful. They were SO tasty, very full of flavor and spice. My husband said the tacos were delicious and our toddler actually ate a lot of the quesadilla. Win all around. Highly recommend!

In town for the week, tried to get into Unconventional Diner for brunch...a backup was needed. We…read moreventured down a few blocks looking for anything and found El Sol. Fair sized joint with a smallish patio out front. Having perused the menu on the way, I was looking to try something just beyond "staple of cheap Mexican." Sadly, we were presented with brunch menus, so it was a breakfast burrito for me and the breakfast tacos for her. I was remarkably hungry, so the burrito was eaten (and quickly). But truth be told, it's standard Mexican fare made with breakfast ingredients. No more description necessary - you've had this before and you'll have it again. The service was marginally lackluster- if you're not in a big party, you might get shuffled down in prioritization (or at least I thought we were...once ready to leave I did the 'fidget with credit card' trick to get the staff to close us out. It took frustratingly long. All in all, if I lived in the neighborhood, this would be my cheap Mexican place and more out of convenience than culinary merit.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at dLena. I shared the brunch special where you get the entire…read moremenu in tapas style and bottomless drinks. It was a lot of food for two people to share and there was only the option to decline food, which was hard to do considering you pay for everything on the menu. I wish that the drinks were flowing a bit more. The vibes were good and the service was adequate and attentive. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and had great recommendations to offer. Would only do the brunch special again with a larger group, but since I've tasted the entire menu already, there's no rush to come back.

Second visit, brought my parents in celebration of dads birthday. I did the ostiones again (really…read moregreat, ill probably get these every visit lol) and the branzino (zarendeado?)- wow that was one of the best fish dishes ive had recently. From the sauces on top to the smoked flavor of the fish meat, truly top tier! Mom loved her kale salad and fish tacos, dad loved the kale salad as well and said the seafood enchiladas were pretty good. Manager came out to greet us and we chatted for a while, nice touch! We went down to Roja Lounge- no live music that night but the ambiance was inviting and the drinks were expertly done- dad is a margarita fan and said that was probably the best one he's had! They will have repeat customers in ALL of us!

I love the location, across from the Gallery Place metro stop and a block from the Shakespeare…read moreTheater. I really love their food. And I absolutely adore their Shrimp and Crab Guacamole. Their Shrimp and Crab Guacamole has become my go-to dish whenever I go there. The underlying Guac is fresh and flavorful. By itself, it is amazing. However, for a few dollars more, they add a heaping portion of crabmeat and a bunch of good-sized (and tailless) shrimp. It can be, and for me, frequently is, a meal in itself. Add a couple of cold beers, and I'm a happy camper.

The vibe was giving upscale Mexican cuisine. Service was…read moregreat for the most part. Greeted and seated pretty quickly. Initially, our waiter was on top of everything continually to check on us but towards the end of the meal he was hard to find at time. The food itself was really good. We were a party of 6 and were told we could only use two cards for payment. 20% gratuity was automatically included without us being told.

Saw some good reviews and gave them a try, very impressed…read more Decor was Mexican for sure, but not gaudy. Our waiter, unfortinately didn't understand many things we asked, not sure if he understood english. He said yes to everything even when I knew he should have said no...service was spotty, drinks slow to get, dinners in a decent amount of time, they were not busy. Food, very good, I had carne asada, the only thing holding them back from 5 star was the steak was over cooked and tough. The Pico and guac were excellent. Wife had chicken enchaladas which she said were very good. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes. Mezcal is worth a try, the portions are generous and everything was tasty.

The food is not that great, and nothing on their menu is worth the price you are paying…read more I tried to give this place another chance, but I was disappointed again. I will probably never come back here again unless I'm in the area & desperate for a drink.

Great business lunch! Pleasant energy imbues the whole of the restaurant. Service was excellent…read moreand servers were all friendly. Tomato bread, a signature dish, was refreshing. Gazpacho had a nice subtle spice and was full of flavor. Salad was quite fresh and well prepared. The vegetables were the stars. I did not try to the Patatas Bravas but loved the way the dish looked!

Yes It's that…read moresimple. What's not to love? Chef has a new cookbook out, and this was a sampling of many of the menus within the cookbook. Our server was great. The food was excellent and I wish I lived here. I'd go much more often. Before I forget, they had a different version of an old-fashioned, and we love that too. This is one of those places just add to the list. I'll be back.

The food was great! I had the spring rolls looking chicken and it was great. My friend had the…read morecarne asada and it was delicious. Though they do charge you separately for chips and even though the carne asada is 44$ they still charge you for rice and beans separately. It's good food but very expensive. The happy hour is the best time to come. I had the guava drink too and it was great, come for happy hour.

Stopped in Mi Vida for a happy hour drink (and possibly a fish bowl(?)). Unfortunately, they had…read morethe fish glasses but not the ingredients to make the drink on question, so simple HH drinks it was. We saddled up at the bar top and enjoyed a few cocktails, while nibbling on chips&guac and chips&salsa. Note: this is a spot that does not offer chips and salsa for free. Overall, nice spot at the wharf for high-end Mexican fare.

Miguel was amazing! He was very friendly, attentive, and made sure we had a great experience. The…read moreservice was excellent and I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend asking for Miguel!

Pisco y Nazca ceviche gastrobar was an excellent experience from start to finish. The chic decor…read moreand modern atmosphere made the restaurant feel stylish and energetic without being overwhelming. The menu was creative and exciting, and the cocktail selection paired perfectly with the food. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the entire evening feel welcoming and relaxed. We especially enjoyed the pork belly bao buns, which were packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The tacu seco de cordero was rich, tender, and incredibly satisfying, while the arroz con mariscos was fresh, flavorful, and loaded with seafood. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience with great food, excellent cocktails, and a beautiful atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Amazing experience! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and the…read moreatmosphere was warm and welcoming. Everything was well prepared and served promptly. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to visiting again.

A DC local took my family and I here to celebrate my husbands graduation. it was the hottest day of…read morethe year with a heat index of triple digits and after waiting an hour in the hot sun, we opted to come here for a celebratory lunch, ice cold water, and air conditioning. I am not much of a drinker but the occasion called for a bevvy and the bloody maryland sounded delicious. It was MASSIVE and had a nice kick. we ordered calamari to start and my husband and I split the calamary fra diablo and steak sandwich with frites. Everything was delicious. Fo dessert we shared the creme brulee which was the perfect ending to a great lunch. the decor is classy and very "old DC" but felt very cosy - it was the perfect spot for our late lunch. The service was wonderful as well- our server took great care of us and even ensured we got extra ice in our water to help us hydrate and cool off after experiencing the heat.