MXDC Restaurant - Washington, DC

MXDC

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Address:
600 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary Mexican

Price: $30 and under

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MXDC Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.mxdcrestaurant.com
Email: info@mxdcrestaurant.com
Phone: (202) 393-1900
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday: 11:30am - 12am
Saturday: 5:00pm -12:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary Mexican
Executive Chef: Todd English; Chef de Cuisine- JC Pavlovich
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: 14th Street midway between F & G Streets
Public Transit: Metro Center
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Due to Washington, DC parking regulations, Valet services are available after 7pm Monday-Saturday for $10. Street parking & garage parking are available in close proximity to the restaurant.

A word from MXDC

Celebrity Chef Todd English is bringing a taste of Mexico to Washington DC by name of MXDC. An exciting new addition to an area in close proximity to the White House, MXDC brings a fresh perspective on Mexican cuisine while adding liveliness to an area known more for politics and business. This… modern Mexican restaurant caters to business professionals whether they are looking to have a lunch meeting, let loose at happy hour with one of their signature margaritas, or just satisfying a craving for some delicious food. English appointed J.C. Pavlovich, who hails from Tijuana, to helm the kitchen. Iron Chef America fans may recognize Pavlovich from his reoccurring role as a sous chef on the show- he has supported Julian Medina and Bobby Flay.

General Manager: Mcgarrit FrancoContinued

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Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

Diner Reviews

"Need I say more? it was very succulent, and very well presented. The food was very authentic to its origin, and a great change from what has become more American than Latin/Mexican food."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"A pleasant discovery in the d c food scene. The guacamole lives up to its reputation is really yummy, the food is Mexican enough and contemporary enough . The service was especially good and we had a surprise visit from some Brazilian carnival dancers ...."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"I can not hold the extreme noise level against them but this is not the food I was expecting at a Todd English restaurant. The best thing to say was the plating was pretty but the food was worse than terrible. I started with jicama salad that had a mix that just did not work. The real disappointment was my mole short rib entree. The mole sauce was bland with no heat or flavor the ribs were mainly bone with a tiny small portion of meat that had not been trimmed and did not spend enough time in the sauce to pick up the small flavor that was in the sauce. The best thing was the carrot kimchee (I guess a South of the North Korea border justified side). The coffee was a little weak for a mexican restaurant and churro dessert a big flop."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Superb dining experience overall. Javier started our service but said he would not be our regular waiter. However he did stay with us the rest of the night and every other member of the waitstaff attended to us as well. They really work together as a team and help out where needed, and Javier was excellent. Excellent house margarita, Margarita Jamaica just so-so. Mexican Mule drink quite good also. Azul Guacamole might be the best Guac I have ever had. Salsas were good, ask for the truly hot stuff from the kitchen. Chicken tacos were perfect. Only mar was the amount of seafood in the seafood Paella. A bit skimpy, especially in a serving size made for two to share. Taste was very good, but we added salsa for a kick. Back in 3 days!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We had a wonderful dinner- amazing food and great service!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Excellent food. Honestly every single item on the menu was phenomenal. Manager was excellent but the waitress was horrific."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"3 GF's & I dined We requested standing water, it was room temp no ice. Ordered Red Sangria & Guac. Sangria was fine in taste but "pitcher" & glasses very small & filled w/ ice. 3 of us were done w/ our glass in 3 strong sips - disappointing. The guac very chunky & very lightly flavored. warm chips w/ it good. You pay for chips & salsa? We ordered shareable entrees: paella & lamb shank. I was surprised Paella wasn't a 20 min wait. Ours served quickly but tasted like Goya yellow rice w/ a few toss ins; 2 mussels, 2 shrimp, few cubes of chic, and few chunks fatty pork. The lamb was equally unimpressive - very tender but lacked flavor. Churros - 2 were burnt but caramel sauce was tasty. All in all we left disappointed, I'll stick w/ La Loma!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The lobster-corn guacamole was best ever (and I have had lots of bowls world wide). Mushroom tacos delightful. Churros great treat at end. Utterly on par with Oyamel. My choice would depend on where I was going before or after and whether I wanted sleek dark atmosphere (MXDC) or vivid Mexican atmosphere. Surely a matter of taste."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"We found this restaurant overpriced and were underwhelmed with the food. Additionally, there was a piece of plastic in some sauce with our dessert. The manager did give us a complimentary dessert but at that point didn't really care to eat any more there. Good location but there are many other options in that area. Would not recommend"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"My boyfriend and I went there last minute on Valentine's day. We had a great experience. They have an amazing tequila list too. I would recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The food at MXDC is simply amazing. I have eaten there a few times and have ordered something different each time and it is all fabulous. For Valentine's Day, they had an espresso-glazed filet mignon with goat cheese mashed potatoes that were unbelievable. The guacamoles and quesadillas are also delicious. I definitely recommend this place for a special occasion!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"My wife and I were really impressed with what we found at MXDC. Interestingly, it's not really on the list of the "well known and well frequented" restaurants in DC. The modern Mexican twist really really works here, and the atmosphere and service were on point. If i may recommend the quesadillas, which were unbelievably good as well as the Jicama salad, which was a unique dish."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My wife and I were see-sawing between a home cooked meal or giving a DC restaurant a go for the night. We were glad that we stuck with our reservation to MXDC, it was a great take on delicious Mexican dishes and coctels. Even their non-Mexican dishes were great like crab cakes and fillet mignon. The tequila selection is amazing and the service was kind and prompt throughout the night. Really cannot complain, great job!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I was wondering why I hadn't heard anything good or bad about MXDC. It should be outstanding given the location and chef but it was kind of meh. There were a lot of people there for happy hour and they had some great deals. The dinner menu is limited and nothing special. Don't order the tortilla soup. It tastes like enchilada sauce (from a can). The staff however was great."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Excellent food, exceptional service and lovely ambiance."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"The drinks were great, the food was great, but my husband and I could barely hear each other over the music and other people yelling. We'd definitely go back, but maybe not if we wanted to have a long, serious conversation."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Very friendly and attentive service. Excellent food, reasonably priced. An all-around exceptional experience."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"The food was amazing. Great service and to repeat- amazing food. Ordered the steak sandwich for lunch. Outstanding!"
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Went before a show by The Capitol Steps at the Ronald Reagan Building - good choice! Food was super, house margarita is wonderful, service was attentive, and the vibe was great. My date and I really enjoyed ourselves!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"My family went to MXDC for their last night of restaurant week. I truely enjoyed myself. The food was great and the service was even better. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The chips, salsa, and guacamole were delicious. I ordered the short ribs and my husband had the catch of the day, which was salmon. My daughter enjoyed the tacos. The tres leches cake was the best part of the meal."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Went to MXDC based on OpenTable reviews and I was not disappointed. We were late for our reservation (we called and told them) and they were still very nice and accommodating. We had to have a quick dinner because we had tickets for a show and they got us in and out without making us feel rushed. The food was excellent. The chicken tamale was a little underseasoned but still good; the guacamole was chunky and very fresh. We had excellent salmon and paella that was full of interesting textures and flavors (roasted cauliflower!). Tres leches was excellent for dessert and the churros were good as well. Margaritas were not super-special; would probably try sangria or something else from the cocktail menu next time."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"best service at any DC restaurant I have been to and that is a great many. food was fantastic, house drinks and tequila selection are amazing."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The restaurant treated our special occasion with truly special service. The food was tasty, decent portion sized, and excellent for dating. Excellent choice for restaurant week, great wine, complimentary champagne was appreciated. Truly made our night special."
Dined on 1/20/2014
"MXDC was awesome! The restaurant week menu was a perfect selection of delicious apps and entrees with the chicken dish being, perhaps, the best chicken dish I have ever had. The service was just ok and I was really surprised that they were not as on top of the service and the timing of the courses as I had expected."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Sophisticated Mexican, Very loud - assuming due to restaurant week - will definitely try it again."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Great renditions of Mexican inspired dishes. Great flavor and good service. I went for my birthday and it was the perfect spot."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"I think the location may prolong this restaurant. If it was closer to Omayel or Rosa's you would never go to MXDC. Had a lunch there food was small plates that were expensive and while visually appealing they were not winners on taste. Overall slow service combined with small portions and so so flavor would keep me away. I had the lobster guacolmole which was low in lobster and spice. Pork belly taco looked appealing but was basically a piece of okay pork belly on a corn tortilla. Much better Mexican food to be had in DC. Sangria was uninspiring."
Dined on 12/24/2013
"The food was excellent and definitely worth the trip. The service was very slow even though it was lunch time."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"I'm not the type to complain about service. I was a server and am now a chronic over-tipper as a result. But I went here on a weekday lunch and it took 1:40 minutes. I had to ask for a fork three times. Our finished plates sat in front of us for 30 minutes and when they were finally cleared, that person couldn't help us get our check or find our server. All this for so-so food. I will not return."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"We were looking forward to eating at this restaurant and left disappointed. The Red Snapper was very good but my fiancee's dinner left much to be desired. The portion of short ribs was very small if it was not for the chips she would have left hungry. The short ribs were exceptionally spicy and she enjoys spicy food, the rice was soggy. We were in a bit of a rush otherwise the food would have been returned. Where she was sitting the light was shining directly on her head and it was making her very warm. Unlikely we will return. The server forgot her drink order and never returned once our meal was served."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"The service was prompt and food excellent from the choice of salsa for the chips to the Chicken with Chilli/honey glaze which was wonderful, sweet, but with some warmth and spice from the chilli. Desert was tres leches which was light and fluffy."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"I researched a few of the restaurants that still had availability and decided on MXDC cuz their published menu sounded amazing. Well amazing is an understatement! Every thing we ordered was delicious! We'd heard the house guacamole was a local favorite, we got it plain and with tuna tartare. the cauliflower soup which was a restaurant week item was creamy, with a slight kick and devine! I don't think I can eat cauliflower any other way now. The short ribs, salmon and chicken were the table favorite only to be topped off with the amazing caramel sauce served with fresh churros at the end of the meal... that caramel man! with a slight hint of cardamom it was the perfect finish to a fantastic meal! Thank you! we'll definitely be back for more."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"Been to MXDC twice in the same week and both experiences were fantastic by all measures. I look forward to many more dinners there and may soon schedule a work event in their loft!"
Dined on 1/14/2014
"We went here for restaurant week. Our server was friendly and could answer all questions we asked. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the MX Paella and the pork belly tacos."
Dined on 1/13/2014
"I tried MXDC for lunch during restaurant week and was really happy with my meal. The food was excellent and the service was perfect. Will definitely come back again."
Dined on 1/13/2014
"Really enjoyed the experience at MXDC. We were seated right away, the noise level wasn't bad, and the servers were all very attentive. We ordered some of the lobster guac and white sangria to start, both of which were excellent. The guac also came with two kinds of salsa, which was a nice surprise. I ordered the seafood quesadilla while my boyfriend ordered the pork belly tacos -- my quesadilla was good, and my boyfriend reported that the pork belly tacos were excellent. It was tough choosing between so many options on the menu -- we'll definitely be back to try more dishes!"
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Food was great. Service was great and we received a warm welcome. My friend who is a tequila snob really enjoyed the margarita. I've already planned my next visit. DB"
Dined on 1/4/2014
"We were so excited to find MXDC and are so happy we had dinner before our show at National Theater. The ambiance is lovely, the service was impeccable, and the food was heaven. Get the brussel sprout side, they were SO good."
Dined on 11/16/2013
"The family was stranded in DC since early Sunday with 2 canceled flights in 2 days. We decided to wait it out and spend a great time in DC. We booked a table at the MXDC. It was the best meal we had in DC after going to several restaurants. My wife can not have gluten and it was the perfect place. It is not a typical Mexican Restaurant so be VERY surprised by the food - in a very good way. It was outstanding…. we live in Chicago and I will most likely bring my wife back here for her b-day for dinner !!! Loved it… and the kids loved it also."
Dined on 1/6/2014
"I have been to this restaurant twice, and ordered the mushroom tacos both times, they were so good. Also the beet ceviche - really a beet salad with blue cheese, very interesting and delicious. The tacos are small, but once you eat all three, it's plenty of food, with a soup or one of the ceviche's to go with. The marguerita went down very easily too! We had one of the agua frescas - the cucumber mint was unusual but refreshing. Others were a bit on the sweet side for our group. I will definitely be back many times, this is a very enjoyable experience with interesting variety of food."
Dined on 12/18/2013

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