Category Archives: Mexican

Las Gemelas

Posted on 2021/06/20 by .

Las Gemelas, web site, 1280 4th St. NE, Washington, DC (located within “La Cosecha” in the heart of the Union Market District) 202-866-0550 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Washingtonian | City Paper | WaPo | … Continue reading →

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El Habanero Tacqueria

Posted on 2019/11/16 by .

El Habanero Tacqueria, FB, 7321 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 571-378-0185 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Ylp] I was happy right off the bat when the chips and salsa were decent. The fried mojarra (trout) … Continue reading →

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Poca Madre

Posted on 2019/08/27 by .

Poca Madre, web site, 777 Eye St., Techworld Plaza, NW, Washington, DC, 202-838-5300 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell | TripAdvisor | City Paper | Ylp]   Chefs Dish DC … Continue reading →

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Isabella Eatery

Posted on 2018/02/26 by .

Isabella Eatery, web site, Tysons II, 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA, 571-489-8505, top floor food court (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | WTOP | City Paper | NoVA Mag | … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Washington, D.C. dining scene

Posted on 2017/12/09 by .

Can One Chef’s Approach to Global Fine Dining Catch on in Washington D.C.? Contrary to what many people will insist, it’s now possible to eat excellent Mexican food, including tacqueria-style tacos, in D.C., Northern Virginia and nearby Maryland. But this … Continue reading →

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Taco Bamba Vienna

Posted on 2017/09/18 by .

Taco Bamba Vienna, web site, 164 Maple Ave., Vienna, VA, 703-436-6339, note they open at 8:30 a.m. and thus are a breakfast option. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | Ylp | Zagat] … Continue reading →

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Tortas y Tacos La Chiquita

Posted on 2017/09/05 by .

Tortas y Tacos La Chiquita, 2911 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 571-970-2824 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | Arlington Now | City Paper | Ylp] Huaraches Recipe, Mexican Street Food, Antojito Mexicano Formerly an Arlington food truck, … Continue reading →

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ABC Canteen

Posted on 2017/08/21 by .

ABC Canteen, web site, 9528 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA, 703-865-0377 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Fairfax Times | TripAdvisor | FCNP | Ylp] The best tacqueria near my home, note it also serves fish and chips (OK), … Continue reading →

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Taco Ssam

Posted on 2016/09/18 by .

Taco Ssam, 6017 Leesburg Pike, Baileys Crossroads, Culmore Shopping Center, Falls Church, VA, 703-347-6969 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | Arlington Mag | Ylp] Mostly Mexican, with some Korean mixes, such as fusion tacos with bulgogi … Continue reading →

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Espita Mezcaleria

Posted on 2016/07/31 by .

Espita Mezcaleria, web site, 1250 9th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-621-9795 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | WaPo | Zagat | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | City Paper | Ylp | Gayot] South Mexican, this is probably … Continue reading →

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