I'm glad that I have Mexican near by. The fresh popped chicharon really hit the spot…read more The service was a bit slower than I expected for calling ahead, so make time to spend some time. The establishment looked cleaned and smelled of fresh cut fruit and was cute. Overall my burrito was mid. I'll have to try something else next time.

The hype was so real! Absolutely enjoyed these tacos sooo much! The meat was cooked to perfection…read moreand it was all juicy and tender. The tortillas didn't break even though the tacos were stuffed! You can order at the register and then sit at the tables, it does get pretty busy on a Tuesday since they have a $1.75 special but it's still a great atmosphere. The service was quick, the staff was nice and brings the food out to you. Agaua Fresca was delicious, excited to try the other ones.

Last min decision to snag dinner instead of cooking. All in all, solid decision for sure…read more We sat at the bar, was promptly taken care of. We had the Chile Relleno and steak fajitas, both were deliciously flavored and satisfied our appetite. I love love love a good rice and bean side, and they did not miss. I would definitely come back and try some more items!

Attached to a food court in Noma yoy will find a great taco spot with a modern twist on traditional…read morestreet tacos. The line can get long, so be prepared to wait, but it will be worth it. Ordered three tacos and an order of guacamole to share. All the tacos were so flavorful!

Taqueria Al Lado is literally one of best Mexican restaurants in DC. The guacamole and al pastor…read moretacos are some of the greatest I've ever had. Love this place!

We got takeout for a couple of friends - suadero tacos, champiñones tacos (pork), Al pastor, and 1…read morecod fish. I liked the suadero and the al pastor best. The elote was solid, with real queso fresco. We also ordered aguachiles with shrimp and it was prepared nicely though when the delivery came the bottom of the bag was soaked with aguachiles water/ citrus. The Jamaica agua fresca was nicely done as well. Overall for legit Mexican in the DC area and for delivery Al Lado was top tier.

Came by for happy hour and had a great experience! The atmosphere was lively and fun, and the…read moreservice was friendly and attentive throughout. We ordered the Salsa Macha-Honey Glazed Wings, Esquite Fries, Mexican Street Style Corn Off the Cob, and Chips & Salsa. Everything was delicious, the wings had the perfect sweet and spicy glaze, the esquite fries were packed with flavor, the street corn was creamy and satisfying, and the chips and salsa were a great starter. For drinks, we tried The Margarita, the Frozen Pineapple Margarita with Tajín, and the Pregame Shooter. All were refreshing, and the cocktails were definitely strong. Great food, strong drinks, awesome vibes, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

I ordered the divorced chicken taquitos from their happy hour menu as a starter. The taquitos were…read moreokay, the chicken needed flavor a bit bland. I liked the two sauces and cream on top. I ordered the cucumber mint mocktail was perfect. Very refreshing. $8 Then I ordered their rib enchiladas $19 with a side of red rice $6. Three enchiladas came in a small plate with no side. I liked they were packed with meat but the red sauce tastes like can sauce? It was not flavorful or complemented the dish. The side of red rice was good, tasty. Service was a little delayed for the number of employees in restaurant. It was also not busy as it was a weekday. The ambiance is beautiful, very large indoor and outdoor seating. Tropical style Mexican theme.

I want to give a big shout out to Fatima and the entire team at Vera for such an amazing brunch…read moreexperience today. My sister booked the reservation, but didn't verify she had it for the right date so to our surprise we showed up and we're not promised the seat. Fatima and her team didn't want to see us, disappointed, especially on Mother's Day, so they rearrange things and made it work so that our party of four could enjoy Mother's Day brunch. I was pleasantly surprised at how affordable the drinks and food was, but it doesn't sacrifice flavor or thoughtfulness. The food was amazing as well as the welcome shooters. And the entertainment! I had no idea what to expect but it blew me out of the water. It was a 10 out of 10 experience and we danced and danced and danced. I often believe the DC food scene falls flat, but that was not the case with Vera at all! I am so excited that I went, and I am excited to come back one day.

Vera Cocina & Bar is a beautiful Lebanese and Mexican fusion restaurant at 2002 Fenwick St. NE,…read moreWashington, DC. The vibrant décor, bold colors, and stylish upstairs dining area created a wonderful setting for an evening out with friends. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and full of great energy. Our server was attentive throughout the evening and provided excellent service. At one point, another table was celebrating and as everyone sang, our group joined in. It added to the sense of community, laughter, and fun that filled the restaurant. Now, let's get into the food. The fish sliders had good flavor but were dry. Since the updated menu no longer included rice as shown in the menu on their website, we had to request it separately. Although they accommodated our request, the rice arrived lukewarm instead of hot. I ordered the Branzino, and unfortunately, it was overcooked. For the price, I expected a tender, flaky fish that melted in my mouth, but instead it was cooked hard and dry. The yellow rice was also dry and lacked seasoning. The salad had far too many onions and peppers, and small amounts of greens and there wasn't enough dressing to balance the flavors. The spicy mocktail was absolutely delicious and was easily the highlight of my meal. Overall, our table had mixed reviews. While the ambiance and service earned a 5 out of 5, the food earned only a 2 out of 5. The beautiful atmosphere couldn't make up for food that was consistently overcooked and dry. Would I return? Probably not. I wanted the food to be just as memorable as the ambiance, but for me, it fell short--especially considering the price point.

Always a hit for me!! Good food & quality. Never been to the place but I can imagine it's fine.read more

Protein is allowed to sit until purchased; chicken tastes exactly how it looks--old and nasty. I…read morethrew my order in the trash when I got home. Sorry, but this is not a legitimate Mexican restaurant.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent cocktails. And a great menu with lots of variety…read more Loved the chips and salsa, wish the salsas were a bit larger but they were really good. Music was a bit on the loud side for chatting. Street parking is ok depending on timing,

Popped in here for lunch after a wine tasting .... Loved the pitcher offers for the margaritas…read more-pictured is the Passionfruit Margarita- Love that you can mix and match the tacos, Birria was my fav taco flavor wise . Service and ambience was great which is why they got the extra perfect place for casual lunch or meetup with friends. Def will come back to check out HH deals!

Came here to pre-game before the Pride Parade with my friend…read more Ordered a tequila shot and our bartender 13 (yes the number 13) hooked us up with the tequila shot -- salt, like, and all! 13's a chill dude and if he's behind the bar you'll be entertained. And he makes watches! Also they do an all-you-can-drink special for $27.99. Def gotta come back for some food and the all you can drink promo

This place is good but not great. Overall the food the decent and it's a good mellow place to watch…read morethe games. The upstairs was very warm on a summer night and didn't have good ventilation at all. Our server was a bit of a space cadet, forgetting orders and needed constant remaining on things that were pretty basic like bringing silverware for our food, napkins and what not. It may have been his first day but he was definitely struggling from the start when we asked for a tv change. I had the Birria tacos and the plantains both of which were pretty good.

Following a photoshoot, me and my colleagues stopped in as it was the only place open at 2:30 pm…read more I had eaten here when it first opened and I must admit, this was so much better, The servings were generous and the ingredient choices were varied and nicely prepared. Loved it and will definitely be back. Between all of us, we had most of the menu and we ended up sharing because everything looked so good.

Kinda slow in the preparations but foods actually pretty good. Comparable to Chipotle.read more

I literally stopped by after grabbing a book from the book store across the street, and this was an…read moreamazing choice! From the heated patio, to the friendly service and delicious food, I will definitely come back!

Ordered enchiladas and received empty tortillas with barely a sauce. So disappointed and annoyed at…read morehow much I paid