Mexican Food in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of mexican food in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Republic Cantina

Republic Cantina

Northwest Washington • $$

Tex-Mex brunch & margaritas

FRESHFARM by the White House

FRESHFARM by the White House

Thu, Oct 8 · 11:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Downtown lunchtime farmers market

La Cosecha, Latin Marketplace

La Cosecha, Latin Marketplace

Northeast Washington

Latin American food hall

Talkin' Tacos Washington DC

Talkin' Tacos Washington DC

Northwest Washington

All-day breakfast tacos

El Presidente

El Presidente

Northeast Washington • $$

Colorful Mexican fiesta

Lulu’s Wine Garden

Lulu’s Wine Garden

Northwest Washington • $$

Cheap tacos & patio wine

Chaia Georgetown

Chaia Georgetown

Northwest Washington • $

Veggie tacos & margaritas

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Mission - Navy Yard

Mission - Navy Yard

Navy Yard • $

Game-day drinks & energy

La Tejana

La Tejana

Northwest Washington • $$

Breakfast tacos & migas

Burrito Brothers

Burrito Brothers

Capitol Hill • $

Customizable burritos & bowls

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Café Tulúm

Café Tulúm

Northwest Washington • $$

Tropical Mexican-Japanese escape

Chilito Shack at Meats and Foods

Chilito Shack at Meats and Foods

Northwest Washington • $

Homemade sandwiches & chili

Eunoia

Eunoia

Northeast Washington

Intimate global fusion dining

Los Cinco Tacos 🇲🇽

Los Cinco Tacos 🇲🇽

Northwest Washington • $

Fresh-pressed stadium tacos

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Frequently asked questions

How are these mexican food in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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