After 13 years of suffering due to the lack of decent Mexican food in D.C. (and gorging myself on it every time I go home to Northern CA)...I finally have options. HUZZAH.
Taco Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 166 tips and reviews
Anna John: Basic taco is flawless. Burrito bowl > burritos. Mexican coke, an excellent salsa bar (truly spicy!) and addictive guacamole are all wonderful, too. Nachos are the only disappointment, but who cares?
1819 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · U-Street · 148 tips and reviews
Anna John: Cheese enchiladas make me quiver with joy. Born and raised in CA, lived in Dallas, Tx, bemoaned lack of enchiladas for 12 years...and now they're here. FLAWLESS. Even three days later, nuked.
Mexican Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 46 tips and reviews
Anna John: My boyfriend swears by the chorizo tacos. He also loves the Mexican coke. I got a cheese quesadilla once; it made me gag, but I don't think this muy authentic joint is for vegetarians, so ignore that.
Anna John: I've never been to this location but a friend swears by it. Even if he hadn't I'd feel comfortable putting this on the list-- that is how good my experiences with the DC location/food truck have been.