Best Mexican Restaurants in Washington DC | Tacos & Authentic Eats
Enjoy the best Mexican food in DC with tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas. Discover authentic flavors across the city’s top spots.
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dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval
Upscale Mexican cuisine in a chic setup. Elevated Mexican fare and wood-fired grilled specialties executed in a striking, rustic-chic venue.
Taqueria Habanero
Storefront for authentic Mexican fare. Modest Mexican serving homemade tortillas & fillings, plus pitchers of margaritas & sangria.
El Rinconcito Café
Go-to for Mexican & Salvadoran eats. Mexican & Salvadoran fare like pupusas & fajitas at bargain prices draw fans to this simple venue.
Lauriol Plaza
Bustling Mexican eatery & margarita bar. This spacious eatery with a roof deck fills up with fans of basic Mexican fare & frozen margaritas.
Guapo's Restaurant
Festive Tex-Mex joint with margaritas. Lively eatery serving sizable burritos, tacos & other classic Tex-Mex eats, plus margarita pitchers.
El Chucho - Cocina Superior
Spot for tequila & a taqueria menu. Creative takes on taqueria fare & margaritas on tap make this tri-level venue a popular stop.
Surfside Taco Stand
Variety of tacos & seaside shack fare. Tacos, margaritas & more are served cafeteria-style in a casual, colorful destination.
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
Authentic Mexican fare and tequila eatery. Chef-driven spot serving traditional, flavorful Mexican dishes and tequila in a simple setting.
Cactus Cantina
Basic Tex-Mex fare in a festive setting. Tex-Mex fare, margaritas & a patio draw college students & families to this lively, casual spot.
Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana
Artisanal Mexican with mezcal focus. Mexican street food & regional dishes, plus mezcal bar in comfy space spruced up by photos & kitsch.
Mission Dupont Circle
Stylish Mexican eatery with a patio. This hacienda-style Mexican with an outdoor patio offers traditional tacos & lots of tequila.
Alero Restaurant
Mexican cantina with an upbeat vibe. Hip & lively Mexican cantina with a lengthy menu of classic dishes & pitchers of margaritas.
MXDC Cocina Mexicana | By Chef Todd English
Hip south-of-the-border kitchen & bar. Bi-level, rustic-modern pick for Mexican staples reimagined by the celeb chef plus tequilas galore.