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3 mexican places in Washington DC we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Washington DC | Mexican across every city.

Mexican food in Washington runs from regional fondita cooking to neighborhood taquerias and market stalls. Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana in Columbia Heights and Amparo Fondita near Shaw work the sit-down, regional end of the spectrum, while Tortilla Cafe by Eastern Market covers the quick, everyday side.

Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana ★ 4.3

$$MexicanColumbia Heights

Alfredo Solis's Mezcalero on 14th Street Columbia Heights Washington DC, the authentic Mexico City taco and mezcal kitchen with handmade tortillas and brunch.

OrderAl pastor tacos with a mezcal flight; the brunch chilaquiles on Sundays.

TipSister to El Sol and the closed Anafre across the street; reservations via OpenTable for Friday-Sunday dinner.

Amparo Fondita ★ 4.6

$$Mexican

Amparo Fondita is a mexican room in Washington Dc. Cash and card both accepted; the mole rojo with chicken is the most-ordered plate on the lunch menu.

TipCash and card both accepted; the mole rojo with chicken is the most-ordered plate on the lunch menu.

Tortilla Cafe Eastern Market ★ 4.1

$Mexican

Tortilla Cafe Eastern Market in Washington DC is the Capitol Hill 7th Street Salvadoran-Mexican counter with three-pupusa plates under $12 and Salvadoran.

OrderThree pupusas plate ($11)

TipThe combo platter of three pupusas with rice and beans is $11 and feeds one large appetite; share for $7.

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