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    El Jefe Tacos

    3.2 (12 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Chicken burrito
    Elaine L.

    I went yesterday to pick up up some food to try since they're new in the neighborhood. I ordered 8 tacos, 3 burritos and a ground beef quesadilla. The owner was there when I went in, he's a really nice gentleman and offered chips while we were waiting for the food. The food was ready promptly. However, the food itself was very disappointing. The burritos alll had WHITE rice in it, it seemed like those instant white rice you microwave. There was very little meat compared to the price of the burrito; and the chicken was very dry. The street tacos were priced at $4.45 each with not a lot of protein for the price. For the food I would give 0 stars but the people were nice. Ultimately I would not return.

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    3 months ago

    Have only been there once but was very impressed. Service was solid and the food was good. Really good. Cannot wait for a return trip.

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    5 months ago

    The tacos were great, but the pupusas were especially good. I'd put this place ahead of most of the your options for tacos in the area.

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    Songbird - Sticky Crispy Beef

    Songbird

    4.3(328 reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$

    Glad to revisit a place after a while to find they are still as good as they used to be. Jason…read moreknows his craft, makes on point recommendations, food remains fantastic, ambience is warm and inviting. Vesper Martini 6/5-hard to find such a clean, crisp, yet bright Martini. Midnight Sun 5/5-exactly as described Old Fashioned--reminiscent of a Clouseau Dan Dan Noodles--5/5 Harvest Sushi-4/5

    This adventitious find popped up on my way out of the city. In general, the outer suburbs are…read morebetter for Chinese food than DC itself, so I gave them a shot. My takeout was ready in timely fashion, and there was definitely some quality there. My kung pao tofu was a little sweet as the dish normally is, but also amply spicy as I requested and came with plenty of peanuts, extra-crispy tofu, and a few other vegetables. Lo mein was a fairly straightforward soy-garlic affair, though I must say I appreciated the option to add some tofu to that as well. My spring rolls came sauceless and were fairly basic and cabbage-y, but a decent way to round out a meal. I appreciated their thorough vegetarian labeling; of course some things were not available to me that I wish they would make vegetarian, but the most important thing is being able to make informed decisions. I skipped the ma po tofu this time, but they claim it offers genuine numbing sensations and they did enough to convince me that it might be worth coming back to try.

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    The Grille

    The Grille

    5.0(1 review)
    1.3 mi

    Our group of eight enjoyed a wonderful "chef's table" dinner at The Grille last Saturday. This is…read morea golf club diner that has been recently renovated, so the atmosphere is a cafe with hightop tables and television screens, adjacent to the pro shop. The table had been set with crisp white tablecloths and centerpieces, the first indication that this was going to be a special event, and as our evening progressed, we were not disappointed! Pete Maxwell served us several courses that began with the best tomato basil bisque I've ever had, prepared with locally-sourced heirloom tomatoes. Then came ahi tuna on microgreens served with a horseradish-based cream sauce. It was served family style, with Pete accommodating some of our group's request for more well-done portions. An heirloom tomato and burrata salad was fresh and delicious. I don't typically choose lamb, but the entree of a lamb ribeye and a little lamb lollipop in a bed of autumn squash puree, served with roasted heirloom carrots (strip steak for the non-lamb eaters) had both a beautiful presentation and just the right seasoning and I was pleasantly surprised. A miniature, warm pumpkin muffin was served before a unique dessert of vanilla ice cream served inside a roasted squash bowl. We brought and enjoyed our own wines, including a wine that paired well with the desserts. This is not the type of dinner we would have expected to be offered at The Grille, but every person raved about the experience and we look forward to doing it again soon.

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    The Grille
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    Ahso Restaurant

    Ahso Restaurant

    4.2(306 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$

    Visted Ahso for a date night a month or so ago after seeing it in brambleton for a while…read more The interior is so chic and beautiful, they have a tasting side for coursed meals with the chef and a traditional dining room. There's windows all around so you get alot of natural sunlight during your dinner. The food was excellent! The fried burrata to start was delicious. the chateau for one was also delicious, the meat was so tender and the rich sauce on top paired great. Our server was very nice and gave great suggestions on cocktails, definitely try the cloud 9!

    Maybe it was an off night. We heard good things about this place. That unfortunately wasn't our…read moreexperience. It was our first time here, and we had reservations at 6 on a Friday night. It was by no means packed, there were a few tables empty the duration of our meal as people ate and left. But the service was INCREDIBLY slow. They sent out an amuse-bouche which was nice- bacon and pimento in a little wonton cup. Our appetizers came out more than 30 minutes later. We ordered our son's kid's meal first, before we ordered our apps, but it came out after our entree's which was closer to 7:15. I assume the kid's meal coming out late was an awful server mistake, I can't imagine it would take over an hour to make a burger and fry up some potatoes. The chef was nice enough to let us order the octopus from the tasting menu (it was the only reason we came here, didn't realize it was part of the tasting). I almost did order the 5 course tasting menu, because it looked really good- but I'm so thankful I didn't. The table behind us was seated before us and by the time we left he was only on his third course. I'm also always cold but it was really warm in the restaurant. Not sure if their ac was broken or if it couldn't keep up with the weather. Not knocking the restaurant for this, things happen. But they probably could've used another few fans. We were the one table in the middle so the air wasn't getting to us. Not knocking the restaurant at all for this, it's a hot hot summer and things like this happen. The kid's meal portion was huge, actually bigger than my gnocchi order. We also ordered the brussels, pork ribs, seared tuna, tagliatelle, branzino, and pork chop. The pork chop was the most memorable thing. Based on this experience we wouldn't come back here on our own. We wouldn't rule it out though- if someone wanted to go here with us for any reason, we would consider giving it another shot.

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    Ahso Restaurant - Tom kha mussels

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    Brasserie Royale - Halibut

    Brasserie Royale

    4.5(81 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    Stopped in for a nice evening to myself. I decided to do their dinner tasting menu with wine…read morepairing. I really enjoyed the spring tasting menu. The food was beautifully presented and the wine pairing was superb. Definitely recommend having them pair your wines. The grilled shrimp was a great start. The sparkling rose made the shrimp taste even better. The goat cheese ravioli was probably my favorite savory dish of the evening. The sweet sage-maple syrup-tomato sauce was fantastic. The Sancerre was pleasant with it, although I thought the ravioli itself was more impressive than the pairing. I had to order bread so the sauce wouldnt go to waste. I ordered the lamb medium rare, but it arrived closer to medium, and initially it was somewhat underseasoned. After adding salt and pepper and getting some of the thyme from the plate into the bite, the lamb became significantly better and worked better with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The creamed spinach underneath was delicious on its own, but I didn't enjoy it with the wine. Interestingly, the absolute highlight of that wine pairing was the braised garlic. The sweet, mellow garlic and Châteauneuf-du-Pape were wonderful together. Dessert was the highlight of the entire pairing. The lavender ice cream was outstanding, the Chantilly surrounding it was light and delicious, and the strawberry sauce wasn't overly sweet. The Sauternes was excellent with the dessert, particularly with the fresh strawberry. This was the pairing where the food and wine truly made each other better. Even though I was one of the last diners of the evening, I never felt rushed. My server was very attentive and social which I love. It was very romantic and yet comfortable enough that dining alone wasnt awkward. I'd happily return.

    We came here on a Friday night and we were only able to snag a reservation at 7:30 pm a few days in…read moreadvance. I'd recommend making a reservation further in advance if you prefer an earlier dinner. The dining room is somewhat small, but it is nice and quaint. My friend and I both ordered the steak frites with modifications and they were able to accommodate us with is no issues. The food was a decent portion size, and I could not finish it in one sitting. Service was good and the ambiance is pleasant. Entrees and sides are a bit pricey, but the quality is there. Looking forward to trying the sister restaurant, Local Provisions as well!

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    Brasserie Royale - Shrimp 1st course. The tomato sauce had sage and maple syrup that required an order for bread

    Shrimp 1st course. The tomato sauce had sage and maple syrup that required an order for bread

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    Red House Tavern - Avocado Toast

    Red House Tavern

    4.2(157 reviews)
    10.7 mi
    $$

    Omg so many thoughts on this experience…read more I'm so glad i didn't immediately know it was a restaurant located in a hotel. This prob would have deterred me, even a little bit. The Apple map directions here confused me a little due to this, but parking was really plentiful so that's a huge plus! I went on a Sunday morning and lo and behold there was a hole farmers market or pop up set up all through haymarket! Busy weekend for a brunch but haymarket is SUCH a cute little vibe and town with so many hidden gems, like this one!! Literally every single item I saw waiters bring out from the kitchen looked so scrumptious, every person around us immediately began digging in and enjoying their meals...and honestly, no crumbs were left behind pretty much every time. We started ordering a yummy cocktail. I was really in the mood for the Paloma with grapefruit juice but sadly they were out of grapefruit juice fortunately, they had plenty cocktails available that were not explicitly on the menu! I ended up having a delicious espresso martini, prepared, right and honestly, I would have had another!! Not too sweet. Not creamy. And with 3 beans. Impeccable no notes. I ordered the red House breakfast. Man those home potatoes were so delicious....they clearly cooked them seasoned deliciously and then flash fried, so crunchy!!!! Amazing. I found that their execution on their meals was really impressive. My sunny side up eggs were cooked perfectly and paired so yummy with the toast. The bacon had delicious flavor too. I ordered a biscuit because I had heard that their biscuits were really yummy but unfortunately they did not have their bacon biscuit so it was just a classic biscuit. It was good, certainly dense and clearly homemade. My girlfriend got the poutine. Looked so delicious and was really enjoyed! The gravy was thick and flavorful! We sat down and enjoyed plenty of conversation and a really nice environment. Nobody rushed us, service was just the right amount of attentive without interrupting conversation constantly, and the floor to ceiling windows let in beautiful natural light and views of the town. It was the perfect brunch spot for a low-key, but delicious meal. Just a hair out of the way without being too far. I came out with a really good friend of mine to celebrate my one year wedding anniversary with her and it was the perfect possible location. Shout out to the staff for being so welcoming and kind, and even taking a picture of us when we asked to commemorate the occasion. I'm sure they are used to people walking in to the hotel lobby looking as confused as I was looking for red House Tavern.

    Not the best experience for brunch. The waitress was unenthusiastic and came back to the table…read moremultiple times to let us know they were out of items including: the juice that came with the mimosa flight after we ordered it, another bottle of champagne for anyone else who wanted mimosas, (so mimosas overall, lol), the avocado toast, the poutine and another key ingredient in a cocktail we ordered. The food was average at best when it came out. Super disappointed. We came here for my mom's 5 year beating cancer anniversary and it wasn't much of a celebration.

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    View of open kitchen area

    Red House Tavern - Pain Perdu

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    El Jefe Tacos - mexican - Updated September 2026

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