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
Popular items | |
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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. |

dLeña
476 K Street, NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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) |

SMOOTHIES • TACOS
JACO Juice and Taco
1614 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

SALADS • HAMBURGERS
Thunder Burger & Bar
3056 M ST NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

TACOS
Bandit Taco New Hampshire Ave
1946 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

Chaia Tacos - Georgetown
3207 Grace St NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

TACOS
El Chucho - 3313 11th St NW
3313 11th St NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

Mi Casa
1647 20th Street Northwest, Washington
Popular items | |
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Seared Queso | $13.00 |
Baja Fish Taco | $20.00 |
Chicken Quesadilla | $15.00 |

Agua 301 Restaurant
301 Water St SE, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

Taqueria Xochi
924 U st nw, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

TACOS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Taqueria Habanero - DC
3710 14th St NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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. |

Commonwealth Cantina - Petworth - Washington DC
3911 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

TaKorean Union Market
1309 5th Street NE, Washington DC
Popular items | |
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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. |

TACOS
Taqueria Nacional
3213 Mt Pleasant Street NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

Chaia Tacos - Chinatown
615 I Street NW, Washington
Popular items | |
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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 |

Alero Restaurant
1301 U street NW Washington DC 20009, Washington
Popular items | |
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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. |

Alero--U St.
1301 U STREET NW, WASHINGTON
Popular items | |
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Nacho Platter | $10.99 |
Ground Beef Queso Dip | $11.99 |
Platanos Fritos | $7.99 |

Alero Dupont - 1724 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
1724 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON
Popular items | |
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Carnitas Fajitas | $17.99 |
Chorizo Mexicano | $8.99 |
Refill Sour Cream | $1.00 |

DC Corazon, Inc. - 3903-3905 14th St NW
3903-3905 14th St NW, Washington

District Taco - Eastern Market
656 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington

PIZZA • SUSHI • HAMBURGERS
The Roost - HiFi Taco
1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington