50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Cabin John

“Food is great; it's just way overpriced. Each time you go there, you get less and less protein and more filler. Used to get 3 blackened fish, now its down to 2 (heck, it might be just 1 by now). Not worth the value. Used to go all the time, now, not so much.“

“Brunch is amazing. Bottomless margaritas and the churros are excellent!“

“We had an early dinner before attending a performance at the Ford’s Theater. We made reservations through Open Table and were immediately seated upon arrival. The service was great. Our server recommended several dishes that we loved. There were abundant vegan and vegetarian options. Chilorio de Res tacos were mouthwatering as were the Hongos en Milto ones. In fact, every dish we ordered was delicious. One dish (chilaquiles) never arrived from the kitchen but we were pressed for time so we opted to have it taken off our bill instead of waiting for them to prepare it separately. Dessert, Cafe de Olla, was phenomenal. Pics are only some of the items we tried. Great atmosphere for date night and a milestone birthday celebration. Highly recommend.“

“This place is amazing. I had the Crispy Fish Tacos and had an amazing buy one get one deal. The place is clean, the staff are nice and welcoming, and the Tacos were amazing and fresh. My server was Brian G. He is an amazing server and greeted me with kindness as well. 5 stars and I will be coming back!!!“

“OUT OF THIS WORLD! I am Mexican and this food is just as great as it is in my own country, adding a touch of sophistication, fun and spark! Highly recommend it.“

“great services! good drinks!“

“Authentic, delicious Oaxacan food! The owners are so passionate – not only is the food spectacular but you will also come away knowing so much more about regional Mexican cuisine. DC has needed a restaurant like this for a loooooong time. Go eat there and support them as soon as possible!!!“

“Great brunches… will be back soon!“

“Drinks and food is great!“

“We did take out and couldn’t have been more surprised at how great the food it. We each had three good sized tacos, had plenty of meat and other yummy fillings, adequately messy so you know you just had an excellent taco. This will definitely need to be a repeat in our eating out list.“

“Clean, quick service, normal wait time for food. Real sliced beef on the nachos. See attached pic for details.“

“great happy hour until 7pm“

“Great tacos. The pork shoulder and pork belly were excellent!“

“Very good experience here all around. The guacamole was very good, the huevos rellenos were absolutely delicious & the colecitas was surprisingly good, probably the most interesting way I've ever had brussel sprouts. The mixed drinks were made correctly and didn't just taste of alcohol. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was as well. Definitely recommend.“

“Love stopping by for a quick, fresh meal! The chips and guac here are a standout — creamy, flavorful, and perfect to share while you wait. Their veg rice bowl is tasty and customizable with lots of fresh toppings, and the guacamole adds a great creamy boost to every bite. A solid casual spot for Mexican-inspired eats with good portion sizes and vibrant flavors.“

“Flavors are good. The after taste of the tortilla was not pleasant, but the other items were great.“

“Great food and amazing service!“

“Great experience...the food and service were superior. Loved the fresh salsa and chips...and all of the entrees for our party of four were wonderful. My enchiladas were amazing. Also, the specialty drinks were well-prepared — delicious and the presentation top notch.“

“Food was excellent, service was great!“

“We had a wonderful experience at the best tacos that we’ve ever had in DC here! Esmeralda was a wonderful waitress and the environment was super fun and authentic!“

“We really enjoyed our meal at Chaia. The nachos were definitely the standout. My kids got small quesadillas and we tried a mushroom taco too which was great, but the nachos with all of the toppings were such a treat. Would love to come back! Updated from previous review on 2025-12-30“

“This was my second time here, and I am even more impressed this time! The service is very friendly and they cook everything to order so it's nice and fresh. The birria queso tacos are some of the best I have ever had (the consume is so good I literally sip on whatever is leftover!) And the lengua...omg the lengua! Tender, bursting with flavor, def some of the best I have ever had! The salsa Roja has good flavor and a nice kick to it (on the level of Diablo Sauce from Taco Bell). I overheard them say business is slow because of the weather, so do yourselves and them a favor and show them some love! They accept cash and cards, and there isn't any online ordering but you can call in your order.“

“Great tacos from El Chilango. It’s great value for the money and made to order. Whenever in the area I try and stop by. I’ve tried a few different types of tacos from here and I stick to the steak and mixto. Additionally the onion and habanero mix that is offered on the side is nice touch. Recommend if I. The area.“

“Really enjoyed our dinner at Mi Vida! I have celiac disease and was very impressed with the knowledgeable staff and server who made every effort for me to have a safe and enjoyable gluten-free dining experience. Special thank you to the chef and kitchen staff for taking extra steps to avoid cross-contamination with gluten during preparation. Excellent guacamole and house made chips, and some of the best shrimp fajitas I've had in the DMV. Will be back!“

“Very beautiful place the food is amazing and the service is very good thank you“

“This place is kind of small hole in the wall. Seats about 14 or so outside and not many more people inside. Nice menu that's not too large or too small. Some Tex-Mex menus have way too many choices. The starter tortilla chips and salsa were top notch. Service all around was excellent. I had the Chicken Chimichanga and it was one of the best I've ever had. It came with rice and refried beans as well as pico, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce. Everything was delicious, cooked perfectly, and reasonably priced. The presentation was great as well Can't wait to come back.“

“BRING BACK QUESADILLA MARINA! That’s was the best quesadilla ever!!!“

“Great job with the quesadilla regarding my dietary restrictions.“

“The food was fantastic. I had the tacos and the hibiscus margaritas. The service was great too!“

“Amazing food and amazing service! Loved the Jalapeno Margarita.. was fab. Ordered the queso and chicken fajitas and good quantity order just the sulfur for 2 and was quite enough. And trees the free chips and salsa were outstanding as well. Smiling waitress's loved the experience!“

“We took a group of 60 people to this place for dinner and it was half adults and half 5th Graders. Nestor was so accommodating and the staff was amazing! The food was even better.“

“Very tasty food, pleasant atmosphere and attentive staff. Will come back,“

“We had such a great lunch. Was so good…. All the family loved it“

“Had the Pleasure of Djing there“

“Luz (Peruana) nos dió buenas recomendaciones, nos encantó la atención, buen ambiente.“

“Highly recommend,… great food and fun atmosphere.“

“Amazing authentic food, warm and attentive staff. These people are the real deal! I highly recommend you find your way here!“

“Love it and a must to eat when in DuPont circle in DC“

“Loved it! Easy ordering via kiosks in the front, with pickup at the counter. Tacos made in front of you, with a great variety. Seating is spread out with the bulk upstairs. On colder or rainy days, keep this in mind if you have a stroller or wheelchair. There's sidewalk seating in nicer days. With 4 kids, we were fortunate enough to get the large table near the kitchen. Kids loved the quesadillas and tacos. Salsa was fresh as well. Great service, as well! Overall, would definitely recommend!“

“The best tacos I have ever eaten in the US! (And I travel for a living)“

“This place has classic tacos. Very old school looking. Quite a classic space. Not loud. Lots of long time customers who suggested the famous crispy tacos ! Cooked order to serve. I will def be coming back. The entire family
Loved it“

“it's on Langston blvd but It's really Lee highway. This is my absolute favorite location for a few reasons. Its on the way home from work, it's never overly crowded and it's by far the best bc of the staff. Rosa, Joseph and Maria have been cooking my nightly meals more then a few times and it's always an absolute pleasure bc the food is top notch, they are friendly, caring and have a knack for making you laugh as soon as you enter the door. In this age where cookie cutter nonsense is the norm they are not. They feel like a part of the neighborhood. They know people's names (or ask) and just have a very down to earth vibe about them. I even got a bonus taco. Yes you read that right. A bonus taco. Who could ask for more after a long 12 hour day. When I'm exhausted after work there is no other place I'd rather get food from then them. Thank you and cya next week.“

“Good service, great food!“

“Always a great place to eat! The customer service is wonderful and the food is incredible!“

“Great spot, with a very cool mural. I had the best veggie burrito — with tasty zucchini!“

“First time here with the family. Loved the food. Everyone enjoyed the food. Place was clean and the service was very good. I left off 1 star for atmosphere only because of the music. I'm a Hip Hop head and I enjoyed it. My wife and I talked about other families with younger kids. The music was not something you want to hear if you have young kids or non hip hop fans for that matter. Maybe try the radio version. The owners are well within their right to play what they want so just take this as some friendly advice.“

“I LOVE this taco truck! Everything is alway amazing!“

“Delicious food. Great service.“