As the capital city of the US, Washington DC is home to more than 700,000 people and attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. It is also home to numerous arts and historical venues, which hardly need any introduction—the White House, the Capitol, and Lincoln Memorial, to name a few. The food culture here is also very rich and many locals have opened restaurants of their own. In fact, you can find dishes from around the world here and satisfy your cravings. To help you choose which places to visit first, we’ve selected the 10 best Mexican restaurants in and near Georgetown, Washington DC, just for you. You can read more about these delicious places below.
1. Don Lobos Mexican Grill
If you want to take home some of your favorite Mexican meals, try the best that Don Lobos Mexican Grill has to offer! With easy take-out and delivery options available, you can choose any of their most popular dishes, which include their quesadillas, taco salad, chicken, and beef fajitas. The Santa Fe Burrito is a great tortilla, stuffed with beans, chopped steak, sour cream, and guacamole for some hearty goodness. Don’t forget to try out their pollo al limon, a sautéed chicken breast in garlic sauce, served with rice and a salad. Chips and salsa make for an excellent side dish, and the dessert sopapilla rounds out the your meal.
Don Lobos Mexican Grill
Address: 2811 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: Don Lobos Mexican Grill
Opening hours: Sun - Mon, Wed - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Tue: 11am - 7pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:30pm
2. El Centro D.F.
El Centro offers a full dining experience, serving the finest Mexican dishes near Georgetown University. To start, three guacamole flavors are available while nachos make a nice side dish or appetizer. The chef’s specials are the star of the show—diablo shrimp, carne asada, and chicken zarape, which is a dish made from cheese, pico de gallo, and rice. Fajitas and tacos give you even more variety. Mixing and matching tacos is also possible—with four flavors to choose from. You can also get their meal kits, which can serve two to four people, for take-out.
El Centro D.F.
Address: 1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: El Centro D.F.
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 4pm - 9:30pm; Sat - Sun: 3pm - 9:30pm (closed on Mon)
3. Los Cuates
Los Cuates is known for its outstanding Mexican cuisine and it starts with the appetizers. Guacamole, camarones, ceviche, empanadas, and quesadillas are starters you should try out. They also offer hearty soups and healthy salads, which complement their filling meals. Highlighting the main dishes are their mouthwatering grilled steaks and grilled chicken, served with different sauces and toppings. Their signature burritos are also a dish you shouldn’t miss here. Whether you choose to dine in or get some take-out, Los Cuates is sure to satisfy your cravings for delicious Mexican food.
Los Cuates
Address: 1564 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste A, Washington, DC 20007
Website: Los Cuates
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 11pm
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4. Pica Taco
Nachos, tamales, and sweet plantains are just some of the starters here at Pica Taco. With numerous meat dishes, tacos, burritos, and even veggie dishes, you’ll have plenty of main courses and sides to choose from. Try out their taco salad and enchiladas, made with some mouthwatering ingredients like cheese, savory meats, and beans. You can even catch special promos on different days of the week. On Mondays, you can get free chips and salsa if you spend at least 20 USD; Tuesdays are for tacos, where you can get one free taco for every three you buy. Kids can enjoy a free meal on Thursdays (when you spend at least 15 USD). With all these flavors and promotions, you wouldn’t want to miss out on Pica Taco!
Pica Taco
Address: 3206 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: Pica Taco
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 1am; Sat: 9am - 2pm; Sun: 9am - 11pm
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5. Chipotle Mexican Grill
A staple name among Mexican restaurants in the US, Chipotle is known for its quick meals and spicy dressings. Choose from the classic menu items, such as burritos, burrito bowls, and tacos—all of which even include calorie counts, for the diet-conscious bunch. Steak and chicken meals are also available for you. Four types of salsa enrich your tacos or chips: tomato, chili-corn, green chili, and red chili. As a bonus, this particular branch in the DC area sports a more country home design, giving your dining experience a more homey feel.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Address: 1629 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 2, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Website: Chipotle Mexican Grill
Opening hours: 10:45am - 10pm (daily)
6. Surfside
Offering some of the best tacos in town, Surfside offers a mouthwatering catalog of the classic Mexican taco. The restaurant also serves burrito platters and delicious chips, salsa, guacamole, and cheese. Taco flavors here include Rio, Punta Cana, Tonga, and Bora Bora—these are all served in pairs and come with a helping of rice. The Surfside Fajita Box is a group meal, serving five to seven people, and gives you the option to choose the meat or mushrooms for your fajita. Chicken and shrimp enchiladas are also available and their quesadillas are also a must-try dish. Kids’ meals and drinks are available so there is a great meal for everyone.
Surfside
Address: 4200 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Website: Surfside
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
7. Mission Dupont Circle
Mission Dupont is a restaurant and bar located in Dupont Circle popular for its spacious patio, regular happy hour, weekend brunches, and multiple event spaces. You can chow down on their famous dinner burrito, made from your choice of mushroom, beef, pork, or chicken. Taco salads, fajitas, and multiple taco variants round out the entrees list here. Brunch dishes like a breakfast burrito, quesadilla, and rice bowl are also available in the morning. Happy hour is the most special time here, offering multiple margarita flavors and some wines such as Malbec and Pinot Noir. The spicy Mission Margarita is a must-try beverage on this happy hour menu.
Mission Dupont Circle
Address: 1606 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Website: Mission Dupont Circle
Opening hours: Wed - Fri: 4pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 10pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
8. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
At Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, the staff here pride themselves on food prepared with freshly sourced ingredients—there are no freezers, can openers, or even microwave ovens here! The Baja Burrito is easily their best-seller, made from fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, and Jack cheese wrapped in fresh tortillas. You can also try the Baja Taco, a meat taco topped with salsa, cilantro, and onions. Maybe you fancy a Chicken Baja Bowl or a Baja Ensalada instead—these are just some of the many delicious dishes served. Lastly, kids’ portions and side dishes are also prepared here, which include rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, and churros.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Address: 1990 K St NW Ste 11, Washington, DC 20006, United States
Website: Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 8pm; Sat: 11am - 5pm (closed on Sun)
9. The Well Dressed Burrito
One of the first Tex Mex restaurants in the neighborhood and known only by the locals, The Well Dressed Burrito is a hidden restaurant that serves awesome dishes. Their daily specials menu is a must-try, with different dishes for different days of the week. Some of these include the Baja salads, salmon salad, Southwestern salmon cakes, Buffalo chicken tenders, and Barbacoa pulled pork. Birria Tacos, open face burrito, and shrimp ceviche are some other star dishes to get here. The recommended dish to order would be the El Gordo upgrade, which super sizes your burrito and adds enchilada sauce, cheese, and rice.
The Well Dressed Burrito
Address: 1220 19th St NW Washington D.C. 20036
Website: The Well Dressed Burrito
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 12pm - 9pm
10. District Taco – Dupont
Delicious, environment-friendly, and sustainable are some of the best words to describe District Taco, which sources its ingredients directly from farmers and uses biodegradable utensils. Tacos, which are the main dish, are served on soft or hard tortilla shells and come with your choice of protein, including pork, chicken, and chorizo. Top them with some tomatoes, lettuce, black beans, and other delicious toppings. Breakfast tacos are also available—all topped with some fresh and delicious eggs! Don’t forget to try out the California Burrito, which has rice, black beans, guacamole, chipotle mayo, and french fries all wrapped in a tortilla.
District Taco – Dupont
Address: 1919 M St. NW Washington DC 20036
Website: District Taco
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 10pm
National capital, national treasures
Washington has significant historical value, and is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the United States. Along with all the others, the Mexican restaurants here serve their best, to make sure every tourist and local is satiated and happy. You will be too, once you get your fill of these Mexican treasures in Washington, DC!
Editor’s Note: Due to Covid-19, the business hours of the restaurants may differ from the stated timings in this article. Please be sure to check the updated hours from the websites.
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