Best Mexican Restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

Price: Moderate (506)Price: Expensive (252)Price: Very Expensive (79)

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1. Rosa Mexicano - National Harbor

3.6

Very Good(3608)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • National Harbor

Booked 58 times today

Delicious food and the service was great! The portion sizes are not huge so make sure to order an appetizer (my hubbie was still hungry after eating so we had to order an additional entree). I would definitely return here .

2. Pink Taco - DC

3.9

Excellent(350)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Navy Yard

Booked 13 times today

5 stars ! Don’t listen to negative reviews especially from 9-7. We Went Sat 9-7 ahead of Springsteen concert. Staff did very well busting their tails to keep things moving and dealing also with some obnoxious patrons . There was one person waiting in line - she was entitled… said “we have a 630 reservation … your online system is not working … we paid lots of money for a concert tonight and we are leaving . We are not waiting and you can expect a bad review.” Get a life lady ! World doesn’t revolve around you and who plans dinner reservation 1 hr ahead of a blockbuster concert 1 block from the venue, duh. She stormed out . The staff handled it went just listened and didn’t get into a verbal back and forth - kudos to the hostess for maintaining utmost professionalism

3. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9442)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 135 times today

Great food and great atmosphere. I will definitely go again

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4. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.4

Awesome(1950)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Georgetown

Booked 43 times today

The vibes are awesome and the service is great. Bottomless brunch is the best! 10/10 recommend.

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5. Buena Vida - Arlington

4.0

Excellent(754)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Arlington

Booked 36 times today

My foodie meet-up group had a great 1st time experience at this location. There was a small issue that was quickly resolved with the help of th Alexis, our server. We will definitely be back soon. Saad and Roxie were great and accomadating as well.

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6. Mi Vida Penn Quarter

4.5

Awesome(339)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 43 times today

Everything was terrific! We chose the sampler platter for lunch. Every dish was delicious., and different from the others. We will definitely return!

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7. Mi Vida, 14th Street

4.6

Exceptional(384)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Logan Circle

Booked 27 times today

Surprisingly delicious and spicy mole sauce on enchiladas with beef brisket in them.

8. MXDC

4.6

Exceptional(2410)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

We had excellent sets of tacos (carne asada and mahi mahi are particularly good), guacamole and two rounds of margaritas for a party of four. And we got three desserts (tres leches cake and two orders of churros). All told it came to about $65 per person when tip was added, which was a bit more than I'd expect for what we got, but the drinks obviously pushed up the total. The service was excellent and proactive. And the ambiance was really nice, with the restaurant not that noisy even in a Saturday night at 8. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely go again.

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9. Alero - Dupont Circle

4.6

Exceptional(9)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Dupont Circle

Booked 5 times today

Excellent night with friends. Great flavors in the mixed Quesadillas, great cocktails. Dinners were mixed seafood , fajitas, burritos and tacos! Great service and staff. Very friendly and helpful!

10. Alero - U Street

4.8

Exceptional(13)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • McPherson Square

Booked 4 times today

The food was amazing def a 10/10 experience. Our waiter was good! However, he made a few mistakes and tried to make up excuses. For example, my boyfriend ordered steak and shrimp quesadillas, they gave him chicken and shrimp then tried to say he never ordered steak. Additionally, we came during happy hour and he still charged us full price for our drinks and said that th check was printed after happy hour (happy hour is 3-7, our check was printed at 6:30) other than those things I would definitely go again.

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