I've been here on two occasions for Cuban dance nights that they have here from time to time. The class typically begins at 8pm for one hour. Then social dancing begins at 9pm. That's when I try out the food which is absolutely amazing. 1st time here I had the yellow rice and beans, stewed pork and sweet plantains. 2nd time I had white rice with black beans, stewed beef, and mangu (mashed green plantain, Dominican style). The portions are a great value and the food has amazing flavor, and very well seasoned. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Nice, chill restaurant and mini-bar. I wish this restaurant had a location in Fairfax, VA! Highly recommend. read more

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Mechos just continues to deliver that authentic Dominican cuisine. Every bite reminds me of the local dishes I've ate when visiting the Dominican Republic. I do appreciate I can build my plate to my preference. Pictured was the combination pork (braised & pulled) over rice and beans topped with gravy. Be mindful if you do not eat or desire a lot of rice to let the staff know; otherwise, you'll get a healthy serving of rice with your meal. To date I've eaten nearly every option they serve which are simply delicious. This restaurant is good to visit for all hours throughout the day and evening. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor patio spacing to accommodate groups and their customers. The music varies but I've heard my share of bachata played over the speakers. The owners and staff are committed to serving their customers. I do believe this is a family owned and operated establishment. For the first timers visiting you may order similar from behind the counter similar to chipotle or order made to order menu options such as the coconut cream fried red snapper over rice. They also have tasty empanadas. Overall 4.4 out of 5 read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I decided to eat here because I was visiting the Costco across the street and figured I'd try something new. The restaurant is counter-serve and very fast with their service. *Pollo guisado: The chicken stew here was well-cooked, tender, and flavorful. *Carne guisada: This was my favorite! The beef seasoning sauce was very rich, savory, and hearty. Beef chunks were very generous. *Pernil: I was a huge fan of the texture of the pulled pork here. Sauce was just okay. Between the three rice selections (rice with pinto beans, black beans, and pigeon peas), my fave was the one with pigeon peas. Make sure to arrive hungry or be prepared to go home with leftovers because the portions are massive and prices are an absolute steal. read more

My Dominican wife discovered this place and of course we had to make a trip to try it. They have it setup like a cafeteria and you request what you want off the line. I had the pernil, rice, and beans, and found it be delicious although a lot of fat on the pernil. The plate was huge and filling regardless. My wife ordered plantains which took longer than expected to be ready compared to the rest of the food, and didn't come to the table until we were nearly finished with our meal. My wife was bothered that it took so long and made it a point to say something to the cashier. Given the lack of Dominican restaurants in the area, I'm sure we would return. It's a good drive for us from VA so we'll see how soon we return. read more

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I finally made it! This place has been on my "must try" list forever! I don't live nearby, so to be "in the area" gave me the perfect opportunity to stop by. It was everything I expected! The food was on point! Authentic flavors, perfect portions and the quality was impeccable. The service was fast and efficient. We were greeted when we walked in and the young lady waiting on us was extremely patient. She even showed me the size of the fish to help me decide. It's a fast casual establishment with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely a place I could visit 2 to 3 times a week if I lived closer. I can't wait to visit again. I encourage you to try them for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I promise! read more

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Love this place! I get it for a quick lunch but it's enough food for both lunch and dinner! The food, especially the meat is very oily making it hard to eat a whole plate but it's very good food that you can pick up quickly. read more

It's pretty a big space, with ample seating inside and out. My platter of chicken bandera and rice was flavorful but wished it would have been served hot; it was room temperature. The cold potato salad that accompanied as a side was respectable. Tried an order of pork rib belly tidbits--different, meaty, very crispy. I ended the meal with pineapple upside down cake. The cake part was delicious however the pineapple on top was chewy. There's a gentle spirit within. Staff was earnest, if a bit timid, seemed reluctant to explain the various dishes to me when asked. The twin brothers who founded Mecho's have a compelling story. This new spot is an outgrowth of their first restaurant, Los Hermanos, in Columbia Heights. read more

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Have to say, I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful my dish from Mechos was !! It was definitely a new experience for my taste buds and one I certainly appreciated. The stew chicken was delicious and the service was friendly. You can grab and go, or dine in at their cozy spot... Shoutout to Mechos for bringing an authentic Dominican touch to the District !! read more

All the food choices looked good! The plate I got was ! Everything was well cooked chicken and pernil were juicy. Maduros were crispy and soft. Rice was perfect with some of the sauce on there. They had great music playing and everyone in there was chilling and having a great time. Service was great and workers were nice and friendly. They also have events such as dance classes and karaoke that you might wanna check out! read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Queso Frito - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The good: portions are huge! Flavor is on point. I am Dominican so when I go out I look for the "close to home made" flavor. They do have that. Where they go wrong is everywhere else. I walked in with my husband and no one greeted/acknowledged us for at least 5 mins (yes she was right in front of me filling an online order). It is kinda cafeteria style as you walk in and order from what is available (except for a few dishes which are made to order). I made the mistake of ordering tostones (made to order) which didn't come out for close to 45 mins. The restaurant itself is small but LOUD. The music is blasting n you can't hear yourself think. The bar occupies almost 25% of the real estate and there is zero table service. The ladies noticed I was Dominican as I was ordering and attitude changed for the better but that shouldn't be the case. Next time I'll take it to go. But it is so far away that I prob just won't come back. I gave it a 3 solely on food. Service would be a 2. read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - La Stewed Beef Bandera - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I didn't think I'd find good Dominican food outside of North Jersey but was I wrong. This spot was super legit everything was delicious. My Puerto Rican fam completely devoured the food. It was exactly what we needed before our long drive back to Jersey. It was so good I forgot to fight them over the word concon vs pegao, had me leaving there saying "que lo que mi gente esa vaina estaba bien durisimo" Who am I? read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Friday 9/27/2024 I first visited this spot nearly 2 years ago with my dad but I didn't remember much from the experience. I had saw a TikTok from a foodie influencer (big schlim) who went here and decided that I wanted to try it again but for real this time. I made an order in person for takeout and got: pork chimi (pulled pork sandwich) with sweet plantains $10.50, pernil (Dominican pulled pork) bandera with sweet plantains and Moro de gandules (rice & peas) $14.75, chicharron de pollo (fried chicken) with arroz blanco (white rice & pinto beans) and boiled yuca $15.75, chicken empanada $3, and beef empanada $3. The service was nice and friendly. I wanted to get the mofongo but they didn't have any at the time of my visit. Also I saw ALOT of reviews praising this spot for their generous portions but I disagree. You get a good portion of the rice but the side and meat is quite limited. - Both The chicken empanada and beef empanada were decent but I liked the beef empanada a bit more. - The pernil (Dominican pulled pork) was solid but I've had better. Some of the pieces were dry and some were what I kinda expected. Also it was a lot better when paired with a sauce (I used bbq sauce and it was good). - The Chicharron de pollo (fried chicken) was good but I expected more in terms of the portions. - The Arroz blanco (white rice & pinto beans) and Moro de gandules (rice with pigeon peas) were both alright. - The boiled yuca was okay but then again I've never been a big fan of boiled yuca. - The Sweet plantains were made well and were very good. - The pork chimi (pulled pork sandwich) was very good and was easily my favorite item. They use ciabatta bread to pair with the delicious & juicy pulled pork. Overall, this was a solid Dominican food experience that I would come back to and recommend (try that pork chimi). The limiting portions for the side and meat are what hold this spot back from being a 5 star in my eyes. read more

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Food was good, a bit oily. Service was slow. Portions were generous. Will try the sancocho next time, had the mondongo

Mechos Dominican Kitchen, catered evening dinner at my job last November for our caregiver's lounge and it as phenomenal. The food was so good, staff was professional and friendly. Everyone truly enjoyed it. Lisa Thomas read more

4/13/24 Our last day in DC, and we had to get the hubby his native food It's a big space in a shopping mall You order and take the food to a table. Inside or outside. Hubby wanted the Tres Golpes, but they were out of eggs, so hubby got extra cheese. We can't figure out how they did it, but the cheese was so soft and melty. Usually, it's a little gummy. And the mangu was so soft and buttery. Since it was close to lunch, I opted for the Chuleta y Arroz con Gandules. Which was good. They don't serve as much food as the restaurants in NY/NJ. I had no leftovers. read more

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Great food has everything at Dominican and Puerto Rican. Food is excellent. Service is very good too. Drinks are fantastic. Can't complain at all. read more

I've passed this place so many times, and could kick myself now knowing what I've been missing! The food flavor, the music playing, the dominos game going on in the back were just a few details that make this place a gem. The truest testament to its authenticity, and what sold it for me were the people!!! I loved feeling like I was transported back to Puerto Plata, listening to all of the elements of community bonding over food! read more

My first time trying Dominican cuisine and I am loving it! Their food is prepared perfectly! Perfectly seasoned chicken, excellent potato salad and the rice combinations pleased everyone! I will recommend to everyone who comes into the city! read more

Mecho's has been on my list for a little while. I'm in the shopping center from time to time so I finally decided to try over the weekend. They had beautiful holiday decor throughout, a full service bar, and plenty of seating. I couldn't stay so I was placing an order to go. The line wasn't long when I arrived but it moved pretty slow. They were handling customers in line and delivery and pick up orders simultaneously so they could benefit from a better system to keep things moving smoothly. I also wish they had labels for the food to make ordering a little simpler because I had a few questions about what's what. I ordered the yellow rice and peas, pinto beans, mixed vegetables, and stewed chicken. The portion sizes were nice. There was more rice in the plate than anything else but it tasted good. I also ordered the flan and Dominican cake. I didn't really like either. The cake had a decent flavor profile but the actual cake was hard and too spongy. While I was there, a lot of people ordered the soup. It looked delicious so I want to go back and try it one day. read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As a dominican its unfortunate to say but their original store in uptown DC had great food. This spot seems to have someone other than dominicans cooking their food as it taste somewhat sweet and unlike authentic dominican food although the customer service is great. read more

Food is fine. Typically get stewed beef or pollo guisado, tostones, and yellow rice with black beans. Overall I'd say buffet quality in terms of seasoning and flavor - middle of the lane comfort food. Reliable, doesn't make a statement, but doesn't try to either. I rate at 3 stars because it can be oddly unreliable. Sometimes you go in and they're just out of basic things, like no chicken of any kind or no black beans. This isn't a place that serves up a huge variety of things, it's surprising how they can run out of basics. read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Stewed beef, yellow rice, and cabbage - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love coming here for authentic Dominican food. I usually get the chicken mofongo and it's delicious! The service is always friendly and the restaurant is always clean. I would recommend visiting for a great food experience read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Chicken Empanada - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Six of us took a little road trip to try out this place. We loved it!!! Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious! The platanos fritos were amazing. My chicken, rice and beans, and yuca were all wonderful. I highly recommend this spot! Service was warm and welcoming and we loved the music that they were playing! read more

This place never disappoints! The food is authentic and the best Dominican food in the DMV. In my opinion. I have had several different dishes and I'm always satisfied. Not to mention the portions are enough to have leftovers. The ladies are always pleasant and there is tons of parking. Te amo Mechos‼ read more

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When I discovered this place I ate here for damn near a month straight. If you never had Dominican food please start here. The food is so good. My friends from NY love it here also. The chicken is fire!! And the goat too. And they have good empanadas!! Service is great. They move fast and are not stingy with the food. Love it here!!! read more

This was my family's 1st time trying Mecho's Dominican Kitchen. I like the statue at the entrance and the artwork on the walls. It's a bright and welcoming place. It took us a while to decide what we wanted because the servers didn't offer any suggestions, any references to the most popular items, or anything. They stood there having a conversation in español. We.moved aside to allow other customers to go because they knew what they wanted. We stood looking at the menu for a total of 10 minutes before deciding to order the "Build Your Own." I ordered chicken with rice and beans, and cabbage / mixed vegetables. My family followed suit ordering the same thing I got and they added 1 slice of tres leches cake and 1 slice of Dominican Cake. The food was alright. The rice and beans tasted closely like Jamaican / Caribbean Rice and Peas. The vegetables could use more seasoning. They were bland. I had to season it at home. Although the slices of cakes belonged to my husband and daughter, I took a taste to be able to write this review. The tres leches cake was magnificent! This cake by far has beat out all the others I've tried over the years that have disappointed me repeatedly. I had given up on finding a good tres leches cake. My husband ate half and gave me the other half. The Dominican cake was dry. I mean super DRY. That single piece had me almost choking. I don't recommend it. Overall this place is a 4 Stars. read more

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I believe this was my second time having food from here. My mother and aunt always bring me something when they order to go. I've had the empanadas that were juicy, flaky, and savory. This time I had the pulled pork, rice and peas, and cabbage. The pork needed a tad more seasoning and the cabbage was almost nonexistent. It was just about two bites of it. Overall it was good. Enough for two or three servings. read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Braised Pork Bandera - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I hadn't been there for about a year. I've ordered items online since then but didn't review. But I was in the neighborhood yesterday so I went in. This is a happy place as soon as you walk in. The music is so lively and it puts you right in the mood! The beautiful lady who helped me was so nice and so helpful! I'm apologizing because I said I'd remember how to spell her name but I don't. I think it was Neishka. She helped me to choose what I wanted and it was delicious. I got the rice with pigeon peas, oxtails, and mangu. I recommend the place highly. read more

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Great food, and even great customer service. I remember going to the place few years ago when they opened and it wasn't crowded, and today i was there i had to stay in line for a while. Happy to see finally this place attracting huge crowds, i'm not surprised, they got some good quality food with great staffs and clean. I love their sancocho! read more

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Mecho's is owned by the same owners of Los Hermanos, it's basically the sister restaurant. Like Los hermanos, mecho provides amazing latin-Caribbean comfort food. The space is colorfully decorated on the inside with a similar buffet layout where you choose what food you want. They also have additional made to order items like sandwiches and tostones (fried plantains), and some breakfast items. They have a big outdoor area with TVs, which is perfect for the summer time. It's located in the complex next to the Costco so I always stop here after some shopping (it builds an appetite lol). The food is delicious. It feels like home to me. Being Puerto Rican, my go-to is always pernil (roasted pork shoulder), and then I switch between arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas), or white rice and red beans. Each time never disappoints! The servings are generous too. I sometimes get a fresh juice, which is also very good. Overall, Mecho is a comfort food favorite of mine. My boyfriend and i literally look forward to Costco trips so we can stop here! read more

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I have been seeing this neighborhood gem for a while so I decided to stop by for some shrimp mofongo. I hopped in and the wait was not long but people were definitely rolling in for a Friday night dinner. The staff was kind and the music was great! My mofongo took about 20 minutes. I was not very impressed with the mofongo or Tamarind (so I took away 2 stars) but I will be back to support this local business and try something else! read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Tamarind - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Subtle but unique meat flavors and slight crunch from fillings. Delicious bread, not your local hoagie roll. read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Pork sandwich with plantains - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It was near Costco so that's good but bad because of traffic. Hadn't really had Dominican good before but the sandwiches were tasty. The help really seemed to be bothered by the customers there and was not in the mood to help anyone. Most of the people there seemed to be locals and everyone was happy with the food. Place was nice and clean. Most of the food was precooked and ready to serve. read more

Food is always amazing. Everything is well seasoned The portion sizes are Great. they are always friendly and greet me when I come in and tell me have a nice day when I leave . read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Braised pork and chicken with mixed vegetables The pork looks a little dry in the picture But I can assure you it's very moist - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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So look, this spot was a random, unplanned, place for me to review. I was in this shopping center, and saw Dominican Kitchen. You know me...I parked, and went in to GO IN (on the food). What a gem this place is!! Let me show you... . Where I am: @mechoskitchen . Location Reviewed: 2450 Market St., N.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: *Bandera-Make your own plate* Beef, Chicken, & Cheese Empanadas, Fried Cheese, Plantains, Tostones. White, Pigeon Pea, & Black Bean Rice. Veggies, Yuca, Salad, Potato Salad, Stewed Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tilapia, Red Snapper, Shrimp, & Goat Proteins. Mofongo, Sandwiches, Breakfast, Desserts, Smoothies, & More!! . Their Passion Fruit Smoothie ($7). STAMP!! Cold, tart, & sweet...what more can you ask for!! Their Chicken & Beef Empanadas ($2.50 each). STAMP the Beef!! Juicy, tender, seasoned well, & meaty!! The Chicken empanada was LIKE THAT!! Also seasoned well, & meaty, with the flaky crust!! Their Half n Half Bandera Platter (with Carne Asada, Stewed Chicken, Plantains, & Rice with Black Beans $13.50). STAMP the Rice...with the juices from the meat steeped in it...wonderful!! The Plantains were DELICIOUS!! Sweet, I just needed them cooked longer. STAMP the juicy, tender, flavorful Carne Asada!! The Chicken was LIKE THAT!! Mildly spicy, & plentiful!! Their Chicken Chimi Sandwich (grilled chicken, with cabbage, carrots, & a salsa rosada on a French baguette with Yuca $9.50). LIKE THAT!! Savory,& sweet!! Well done!! The Yuca fries were DELICIOUS!! I needed sauce to dip them in though. Their Mofongo de Camaron (fried mashed green plantains in garlic sauce with shrimp $13). STAMP!! Garlicky, buttery, savory, and simply tasteful!! GET THIS!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Plentiful Lot Parking . Recommendations: The Mofongo with shrimp, the smoothie, the beef empanadas, and the build your own plate. =STAMP =LIKE THAT =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Beef is amazing! Make sure if you like spicy get the red hot sauce!! And extra gravy! Best food spot on Market st or in Dakota landing

Hands down the BEST Dominican cuisine in DC. The staff are helpful and hard working, insuring your order is right every time. The venue is always clean and welcoming, it feels like I'm home, not at a restauran. read more

My sister turned me on to this place. Glad she did. We have enjoyed their dishes a handful of times so far. Has not disappointed us yet. The shrimp in this dish were cooked perfectly. It came in a container bathing in garlic butter sauce (I think) and sweet peppers and it smelled amazing. I had eaten a few pieces of shrimp already. Pick your sides- I got rice with beans and fries. Also got the potato salad. My sister tried that because I don't eat eggs and eggs were everywhere in the salad. She said it was great though. Mechos Dominican Kitchen is a great place to have lunch. Give them a try. read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Camarones al Ajillo - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing place! Super authentic and good prices. The beef stew and maduros are 10/10. Will definitely be coming back!

I used to always go to Los Hermanos and when I found out they opened Mechos I had to see it for myself. The food is prepared on the spot and I definitely feel at home. The lady's are always so nice, and the Dominican mural is so beautiful inside. read more

Mechos Dominican Kitchen - Mangú con los tres golpes (front) & Chicharron De Cerdo, arroz con gandules, y vegetables - Dominican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia