FOOD: *Tacos w/ tinga chicken and cheese were fireee…read more DELICIOUS . *The vegetable Sopes was delicious too . *Tres leches was delicious . *Sauces; La chingona - spicy but gooood SERVICE: *Awesome! AMBIANCE: *Great, always.

Loved my beef birria w cheese taco and lengua taco! Both were so flavorful and definitely reminded…read moreme of LA tacos The lengua was so tender & delish Interior is pretty small so not much seating (fits max grps of 4) but they did have some outdoor seating too. I definitely need to come back for $2 taco tuesday!

We had such a lovely breakfast here to kick off our DC adventures. We were trying to take our kids…read moreto as many different cuisines as we could during our time in the city. Our breakfast consisted of a large set spread of savory and sweet Egyptian eats paired with a coffee ceremony (baba, pastries, pita, you name it). Our table of four gobbled up every bite. This spot feels like you're eating in someone's kitchen - very cozy and homey. This is a great spot if you're looking for a healthy meal, vegan options, family-style eating, etc. The service was somewhat slow but warm - no complaints. Bonus: We also loved the educational decor in the bathrooms.

Loved the chicken kabob here & the season was amazing. Service was friendly! I thought at first…read morethis would be an upscale place but it's more of a cafe vibe where you can select your seat and order online. Parking is abundant !

I love Blazin Chicken & Gyro! They serve it up differently than the typical Halal Guys-style shop -…read moreand different in the best way. Their proteins and fries are perfect, their salad is cold and crisp, and the execution of their rice is consistently the benchmark. First off though: the lighting is really harsh. It's Temu hexagonal 10000K bright white led honeycombs from blaze hell. The walls are primer black, and there are no paper towels in the bathrooms. Solution: I almost always get my food to-go. I flip flop between the Falafel Platter and the Mixed (Chicken + Lamb Gyro) Platter with the following no-charge mod: NO fries, MORE salad. This leaves the rice alone - you will get rice - and it is a very long grain, saffroned, Basmati rice that is distinctively al dente. Not fluffy or clumpy - they are highly separated and firm rice grains, and I absolutely love it this way. This rice blows the competition far and away. If you like fries, they are good - they're the double-fried "Burger King" style and keep their heat decently well in the to-go clamshell. The sauces are quite special. I like them all. I always ask for the following on-the-side (no zig-zags for me): the white (tahini-like), the green (cilantro), the red (spicy), the orange (signature Blazin spice). There are a couple of others, but I find these 4 create a nice balance. Oh and the late-night hours secure the 5-star rating. This can feel like the perfect late-night food - thanks to the owners for accommodating the late-night fans. Quickie review notes: The burger is just okay - the patty should be bigger. The Chopped Cheese is convincing, but not the best value item, IMO. The milkshakes are very tasty!

I decided to try BC&G again. This time, my experience was better than my prior visit…read more Good customer service seems to be a staple at this location. The person who took my order was very helpful and informative. He was patient with me while I was flip-flopping between what to order. One of the other team members was also helpful with making sure everything was OK with my order. Teamwork is clearly something that is practiced at this location. I ultimately decided on the seafood platter with extra fish. I opted to replace both the fries and the salad with rice. I asked for the white sauce on the side along with hot sauce. I was pleasantly surprised. My food was good and seasoned perfectly. I will be back sooner than later to get a shrimp platter. They were the star of the show! The only recommendation I have this go around, is that the fish be fried just a little bit harder. Unfortunately, it was a little soft/soggy and not crispy. But the taste was on point. Again the shrimp were fried perfectly. As per my last visit, the restaurant was very clean. I will be back!

Came here today for the first time. The place is very nice and clean. The staff is super friendly…read more Plenty of parking outside. The food is delicious. I got the mixed rice platter. It was delicious. I will def come again.

First time and find out the Good fresh halal food! Worth to…read moretry for all the Muslim in the area !

This review is for the Crystal City location that recently opened. I have been waiting for this…read morelocation and glad that I could finally go there. My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic lunch of the cucumber salad, lamb kabob and one of the specialty noodles dishes. Each was well prepared with nice portions. We also took home a slice of honey cake that was delicious as well. Our server was friendly and our plates came out quickly. The restaurant is clean and tidy with pretty glass chandeliers. Welcome to Crystal City and what a nice addition to 23rd St.!

I would like to give 4.2 stars. I was already excited when I…read moregot into the restaurant. I saw the high ceilings with fancy lights, ethnic decorations and comfortable dining chairs. One young man welcomed us with a big smile and he recommended some popular dishes to us. All the dishes were great. Beef noodle was a pinch spicy but it was a right kick; steamed dumpling with lamb meat was excellent, you can taste the juice from the meat and the soft strong skin outside. But unfortunately, two of six were The meat pie was so delicious with full of flavor; cucumber salad was good too, but the skin was a little hard; lamb chops came out with right temperature and perfectly done. We loved all the seasonings and spices. Our drinks were good too. Salty yogurt was light but very smooth. The last one: our dessert was a honey cake. It was so so good! It was moist with a bit chewy texture. This is a Must Order One! Everything there was freshly made after taking orders. The restaurant dining table and chairs are well made and comfortable. We definitely will go again.

Great spot for a quick, hearty and healthy meal. I wouldn't dine in, good for takeout or delivery…read more We both had the combo rice platters, one with spicy sauce on the side. I'd recommend getting the spicy sauce on the side if you're sensitive to spice (I love it, boyfriend does not). Good portion size, I made two meals out of it. I wish it came with hummus to go with the pita, but otherwise really good! Quick, friendly service.

My family stopped here for a quick and easy lunch on labor day and walked away very happy! My mom…read morehad the lamb & chicken combo with white rice and no heat & I loved the lamb combo with seasoned rice and heat. Adding a pita on the side makes for the ultimate combo! I ate some of mine on pita and saved the rest for lunch tomorrow. My dad enjoyed the beef gyro with heat and noted it is the perfect amount of spice. Ordering was easy and the staff was very helpful. The food came out very quickly & we watched as he hand made our orders with care. There is limited inside & outside seating and all orders come in to-go containers. We sat on the patio and really enjoyed the clean ambiance and lovely weather. Overall: great staff, great food, great little spot for a yummy and quick lunch.

The smash burgers are delicious, i like how the double didn't feel too heavy? The meat itself…read moretasted like chili? I can't explain the taste but that's as close as i could. The cheese curds are a MUST! So good and just a touch spicy. The space is beautiful inside, but it's not filled? I almost wish bar area was open or it was another stall of food. The service is fast but not interactive - no complaints. Overall good place to try! Not sure if I'd make the drive to it again but if it's on uber or if I'm on the area I'd stop in to get a bite.

Not bad but also not the standard burger. I saw the hype and wanted to try this place out. The…read morerestaurant is mostly empty except a few random motorcycles. There were almost 0 customers and I was order #4 at 6 pm.... The staff were just waiting for customers. There's nothing wrong with that but there's a reason why it's empty. No where is it advertised that the burger is more of like a burger seasoned with kabob spices burger. So if you want a standard burger this isn't the place for you. The burger was fine if you're okay with spices. I liked it but I felt a little tricked. The fried cheese was also good but it was Super spicy. I didn't notice but my friend couldn't eat it. Also there was 0 hVAC so I was freezing and did not enjoy the sit down experience. I love my friends but it was so cold I just wanted to leave. I would literally give it more stars if they called it "specially seasoned burgers" and fixed the heat.

Amazing food! Everything on the menu tastes great, the recommendations were spot on (we know…read moreabsolutely nothing about Lebanese cuisine). Highly recommend!

Stopped here on a trip through the area. Very popular, talked to several 'regulars' who lov the…read moreplace& advised us on their favorite foods here. Pretty big inside, order at counter + they bring it to you. Very popular, continuous stream of carryout customers as well. Pleasant helpful staff. Hubbie got a meat& rice plate while I got a Shwarma sandwich, plus a dessert that was recommended by a friendly regular customer. It was all good, pretty reasonable cost. I would return, and like to try more of their food.

While I am not Muslim, I went to experience the buffet at Iftar, the meal following a day of…read morefasting during Ramadan. The food was varied , substantial and terrific. We were welcomed warmly and received caring attention from all the staff. And we benefited from a truly multicultural experience. We look forward to returning often.

A friend living in the area had this on his bookmarks but lived a bit out, so my visit served as…read morethe catalyst to try out this establishment's $30 lunch buffet. I first tried the assorted kebabs. Unfortunately, the chicken had dried out and the kofta felt too crumbly. The chicken rice dish had quite aromatic rice but underseasoned chicken; seasoned rice alone can't substitute bland chicken drumsticks. The lamb rice dish had both aromatic rice and juicy, well seasoned lamb. I ended up combining the lamb pieces with the chicken rice. Out of curiosity, I tried a piece of their fried chicken. It proved juicy and not too oily. It would do well as a standalone appetizer in most restaurants. I also tried something that looked like lasagna, but without tomato. It tasted, to my uncultured palate, like a lasagna with some sort of cream or bechamel-like sauce. I quite enjoyed it. For dessert, my friend convinced me to try what I had initially passed over as oatmeal or tapioca pudding. The Omi Ali proved quite delectable, like a cross between bread pudding and oatmeal but with more nuanced spices and sweetness. I added it to my short list of desserts I enjoy, since I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Overall, I appreciated the breath and variety. Some hits and misses are to be expected at a homely, ethnic neighborhood style buffet.

New halal spots pique my curiosity, unlike the average restaurant. It's almost impossible for them…read moreto be both overpriced and bad. At worst, it is one of the two (with exceptions). This establishment seems to be Egyptian owned, as the walls claim that Egyptians created bread, cupcakes and falafel. The service was fine, though the tables could have been cleaner. I appreciate that they allow you to substitute some of the rice portion for lettuce/spring mix although the spring mix was wet. They also offered both spicy and regular options for rice and chicken. I got spicy rice with spicy chicken, and for my toppings I got Mediterranean salad, hummus, and tzaziki. I didn't realize you could also get white sauce, green sauce, etc, so I probably wouldn't get tzaziki and get olives or something else next time. The chicken and rice combo was a bit overly spicy for me and upset my stomach slightly. I'd probably get regular for both the next time. I also got tiramisu which they recommended over all the other "cupcakes" which they claim (via the wall) is Egyptian. The tiramisu was surprisingly good. There was soft music that seems Arabic-speaking. They have fountain drinks as well as bottled beverages. They also include a service charge - it was like $0.42 for me. I don't regret stopping by, but I wish my stomach was more settled. I just came from a restorative yoga class and I was thoroughly at peace.

GO HERE. I've been charging near here for a while now and we've always gone to the other…read morerestaurants nearby. But, I've always made a comment about wanted to try this place. Well, this time we actually tried it. I'm a simple caveman - we've got a bowl with basmati rice, chicken AND lamb/beef gyro, tahini, and hummus. Hits the damn spot. Fountain drinks, combo options, cups for water, and bottled drinks. You go down the line, say what you want (like every fast casual these days), and end up at the register. Fast operation. Plenty of seating indoors.