Washington Mexican restaurants you'll love

Top Mexican restaurants in Washington, DC

Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine in DC cover the downtown area and Cardoza area. From taco bars to upscale Mexican fare, there are tons of restaurants to try here. Enjoy Mexican flavors like cilantro, lime, and onion or Tex-Mex spices such as cumin, jalapeno, and stretchy yellow cheese. Whether you’re looking for traditional Mexican food or Mexican cuisine with Tejano flair, you’ll find both in this city.

Enjoy dishes like cheesy beefy enchiladas, crispy tacos, and massive burritos filled with beans and rice. Don’t forget the chips and dip. Salsa, guacamole, queso, and more are all the perfect beginning to a satisfying meal. Choose from Mexican fare takeout, delivery, or dine-in meals to enjoy with the family. You’ll never leave hungry when you order Mexican or Tex-Mex.

There’s nothing more delicious than a full-sized meal of spicy Mexican fare paired with a frosty frozen margarita and finished off with classic flan or sopapillas. From cocktails to dessert and everything in between, you won’t regret your choice to enjoy the Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine of Washington, DC. Invite all your friends out and enjoy your next Mexican meal with those you love. Search for your favorite dishes today!

Must-try Mexican restaurants in Washington

BURRITOS • TACOS • QUESADILLAS

Bandit Taco Tenleytown - 4629 41st NW

4629 41st St NW, Washington

Avg 4.7 (618 reviews)

Popular items
Al Pastor Taco	$4.50
Scallions. cilantro and pineapple on corn tortilla.
Adobo Chicken Taco	$3.75
Onions, scallions, cilantro and radishes on corn tortilla.
Crispy Shrimp Taco	$4.50
Cabbage, scallions, cilantro, salsa verde, lemon sake, on flour tortilla.

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dLeña

476 K Street, NW, Washington

No reviews yet

Popular items
Casa Margarita	$12.00
blanco tequila / agave / lime
CORN EMPANADAS	$15.00
yellow sweet corn / ají amarillo / manchego cheese / chimichurri (vegetarian, contains dairy)
BROCCOLINI	$10.00
grilled / smoked chili / olive oil / sea salt (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free)

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SMOOTHIES • TACOS

JACO Juice and Taco

1614 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington

Avg 4.4 (893 reviews)

Popular items
PB & J	$9.25
Banana, blueberry, strawberry, peanut butter, kale and agave
BROOKLYN	$9.25
Banana, pineapple, kale, avocado, cardamom, almond milk, fresh lemon juice and agave
BASIC	$8.95
Scrambled organic egg, pico, avocado and monterey/cheddar

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SALADS • HAMBURGERS

Thunder Burger & Bar

3056 M ST NW, Washington

Avg 3.7 (1295 reviews)

Popular items
Freebird	$15.00
Grilled Chicken Breast Topped With Havarti, Tobacco Onions Tomato & Ancho Mayo
Thunder Burger	$12.95
Premium All-Natural, Free-Range Beef Burger Freshly Ground & Served With Lettuce & Remoulade On A Toasted Brioche Bun.
Side Fries	$4.00
Twice Cooked Fries, Seasoned With Garlicky Herbed Sea Salt

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TACOS

Bandit Taco New Hampshire Ave

1946 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington

Avg 4.5 (1346 reviews)

Popular items
Adobo Chicken Bowl	$9.00
Lettuce, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Queso and Chips	$5.50
5oz Container of queso contains flour not gluten free
Adobo Chicken Burrito	$9.00
Lettuce, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo

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Chaia Tacos - Georgetown

3207 Grace St NW, Washington

No reviews yet

Popular items
Chips & Dip	$4.50
100% natural corn chips with your choice of habanero pepita or tahini black bean
Green Rice	$4.50
brown rice with feta & herb pesto
Iced Hibiscus Tea	$4.00
made with honey and fresh mint

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TACOS

El Chucho - 3313 11th St NW

3313 11th St NW, Washington

Avg 4 (1180 reviews)

Popular items
ELOTE CALLEJERO	$4.75
Corn on the cob "Mexican Street Style"
GUACAMOLE CON TODO	$11.50
Guacamole "con todo" (Avocado, onion, jalapeno, tomato, and jicama) served with chips and house salsa
CAMERONES (2 TACOS)	$11.50
Adobo fried shrimp, mango jicama salad, roasted jalapeno aioli

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Mi Casa

1647 20th Street Northwest, Washington

Avg 4.5 (2 reviews)

Popular items
Seared Queso	$13.00

Baja Fish Taco	$20.00

Chicken Quesadilla	$15.00

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Agua 301 Restaurant

301 Water St SE, Washington

No reviews yet

Popular items
Empanada de Pollo	$8.00
chicken tinga, peppers, onions, garlic, garnished with pico de gallo
Guacamole Traditional	$10.00
avocado, lime, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, onion
Pork Belly al Pastor Taco (1 Taco)	$5.00
crispy fried pork belly, candied habanero pineapple, guajillo pepper al pastor aioli

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Taqueria Xochi

924 U st nw, Washington

Avg 4.5 (85 reviews)

Popular items
Esquites	$0.00
Corn with epazote and jalapeño topped with mayo, cotija cheese and chile piquin
Chips and Guacamole	$0.00
Tortilla chips served with freshly made to order guacamole topped with crumble queso fresco and choice of housemade salsa
Lamb Quesabirria	$17.50
Braised Lamb cooked with Mexican chiles, Cheese, Side of Consome, Cilantro, Onions, Handmade tortilla ~~ 3 tacos per order Complementary - limes, cucumbers, radishes, Salsa Verde and Salsa Morita

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TACOS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS

Taqueria Habanero - DC

3710 14th St NW, Washington

Avg 4.5 (941 reviews)

Popular items
Sopes	$0.00
Homemade corn shell tortilla with black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crema fresca, and your choice of protein.
Guacamole & Chips To-Go	$7.00
Side Fresh Guacamole & Corn Tortilla Chips
Queso Fundido	$11.00
Chihuahua cheese with spicy Mexican chorizo and rajas poblanas.

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Commonwealth Cantina - Petworth - Washington DC

3911 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington

No reviews yet

Popular items
Guacamole & Chips	$8.00
Fresh made Guacamole served w/ chips
Burrito	$10.00
packed with rice, cheese, sour cream, corn & bean salsa.
Margarita	$10.00
Milagro Silver, Lime, Triple Sec, Simple

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TaKorean Union Market

1309 5th Street NE, Washington DC

No reviews yet

Popular items
Tortilla Chips (GF, V) 3oz	$2.25
Corn Tortilla Chips (V & GF) 2oz
Slaw Bowl	$11.25
Choice of protein, slaw and toppings.
The Bowl	$11.25
Choice of protein, slaw, rice and toppings.

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TACOS

Taqueria Nacional

3213 Mt Pleasant Street NW, Washington

Avg 4.4 (291 reviews)

Popular items
Yucca Fries	$3.50
with our creamy tomatillo dipping sauce
Chile con Queso	$6.75
The classic Tex-Mex hot cheese dip. With tortilla chips.
Guacamole	$8.95
The classic Mexican avocado salad/dip with crispy tortilla chips

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Chaia Tacos - Chinatown

615 I Street NW, Washington

No reviews yet

Popular items
Black Beans	$4.50
with crema & jalapeño
Chips & Dip	$4.50
100% natural corn chips with your choice of habanero pepita or tahini black bean
Green Rice	$4.50
brown rice with feta & herb pesto

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Alero Restaurant

1301 U street NW Washington DC 20009, Washington

No reviews yet

Popular items
Frozen Margaritas - Half Pitcher	$28.50
(This item can not be sold without a food purchase, otherwise it will be cancelled) Tequila gold, triple sec & sour mix FLAVORS: Lime, Strawberry, Peach, Blue Heaven Matrimonio (Swirly) or Rainbow.
Chicken Wings	$11.99
6 pieces of chicken wings with one sauce choice: Alero (bbq & buffalo) Buffalo or BBQ. Pick up your dressing: Ranch or blue cheese.
Nacho Platter	$0.00
Corn tortillas chips, refried beans, Jack cheese & jalapeños. Guacamole & sour cream on the side. With your choice of protein.