Mexican Restaurants near Capitol Heights

“The cashier was very helpful respectful

Parking: You can park on lot it was clear

Kid-friendliness: Well it wasn't any kids in there but I'm pretty sure that she would treat the kids the way she treated me 👍☺️

Wheelchair accessibility: It was“

“10/21/2025- I stopped here, after Community Choir rehearsal to grab three soft shell tacos and a mango Fresca beverage! Yum! Yummy! Good! Great place, super clean inside, food team very nice, personable and professional, and quick! Food order was fast!!! Love it! Had a great fast food experience!“

“The place is filthy. Empty restaurant yet every table was dirty and trash cans were filled to the rim.“

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

“I had an amazing experience hosting a large party at El Techo. The owner and team were great! As were the food, drinks, ambiance and service. 10/10, I would recommend this place to anyone“

“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.“

“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.“

“The service was amazing and Diana was my waitress she was so nice“

“I am a picky eater but I was surprised with the cleanliness level, jaw dropping food and outstanding customer service...thank you very much..definitely will visit every time I am in DC“

“great services! good drinks!“

“The service at the table was fantastic. However, the host’s service was terrible. Our reservation was at 6:30 p.m., and we waited for about 15 minutes or more to be seated. There was no notice or indication that our table was ready.“

“I have been coming here for years. The food is great.“

“I recently went for brunch and the French toast was out of this world — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and one of those dishes you keep thinking about after you leave. The whole experience was such a vibe. Great atmosphere, beautiful presentation, and bold flavors that really stand out. Definitely adding this to my go-to brunch spots!“

“great happy hour until 7pm“

“Great brunches… will be back soon!“

“Solid, easy, and unique dinner spot to catch up with your friends. Ambiance was great. Decor was great. Vibe was great. Food was great. Drinks were unique, but I wasn’t crazy about any of the ones I had to be honest taste-wise! The steak was amazing. Ceviche was tasty.

We had 5 people and spent 88$ each - we had 1-2 drinks each and apps, sides, and main dishes, which we all shared. Everyone we met there was super friendly, staff involved. You can take great pictures here lol.

Wish we had stayed for the DJ. Music/club area started playing music around 10:30-11pm, but no one out on the dance floor yet and we just decided to call it a night! Parking was easy at 7:30pm, and free on the street. 1 min walk into it. Street parking gets more packed as the night goes on, of course. When I was going back to my car at 11pm it was packed.“

“Beyond delicious, the best Mexican food in DMV“

“Christan gave amazing customer service from coming into the doors made it an amazing atmosphere to be in as well as the other staff, there were very nice and helpful whenever you would ask for something they will help you real quick. Would come to this location again.“

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

“Food was Excellent.“

“Absolutely spectacular! Highly recommend!“

“We were hungry on a Friday night and as traditional Catholics, many of us observe the meat fasting on Fridays every Friday, so we decided to get some food where we could quickly get seafood on a Friday night. A few of us got some shrimp quesadillas and I was honestly surprised at how comforting tbe quesadillas were. Coming from Texas and from a mexican household, it definitely held up to the quesadilla standard. Good stuff.“

“The staff is always so accommodating of our family with two small children and a giant wagon stroller. We absolutely come here for the generous inKind promotions, too! Thank you for making us feel welcome!“

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

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

“The fresh guacamole was excellent, the burrito was absolutely delicious, and the bowl was packed with flavorful ingredients. The chef even came out to ask if our family was enjoying the meal, which was a very thoughtful. Great service, great food, and a wonderful quick stop near the capitol and library of congress.“

“Very nice place good flavor decent prices some may say it’s better than chipotle some say it’s not, my only gripe for me is I’ll avoid the onions not because I don’t like them but only because the chop is big and can overpower your food other than that yummy in my tummy“

“Fui almorzar y me pedí una fajita de carne y estaba muy buena, la recomendo.“

“Blown away. Food was incredible, all the staff I spoke with were helpful and friendly, and my one complaint is that I waited until my last night to try this place… I would’ve eaten here every single night of my visit. I got the chicken tacos (cooked well, salsa and seasoning was flavorful and it wasn’t a skimpy portion), the mushroom tacos (phenomenal. 100/10. Seriously the best vegetarian tacos I’ve had in a hot minute, speaking as a Portlander), and the churros (also great). Didn’t take a picture cuz I ate it too fast. It’s Taco Tuesday ($5/two taco plate) but I ate so much I didn’t stay under $40 😂 that said, please plan a hefty tip for this awesome staff to make the difference between the price of this spot and a Cap Hill snobby spot… I promise it’s worth it.“

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

“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!“

“My (admittedly large) party came in early and got seated ahead of time thanks to the hostess and server, who were both excellent. Margaritas were good albeit rims were a little oversalted but some may enjoy that. Food was excellent but $20 for 3 tacos seems a bit excessive even in downtown DC.“

“After moving from Florida I have been tirelessly searching for a good taco place in Maryland. I was so happy to find Tacos A La Madre! When you go inside it is very under decorated, but clean and they have a good sense of branding with their black and yellow color scheme. The tacos are amazing, flavorful, and consistent every time I go. The ingredients taste fresh. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be the shrimp tacos and the birria tacos! 🌮 This is our new go-to taco place. You have to go- you won’t be disappointed.“

“It was our first time there we had a great time , service was great the food the bomb we will come back again .“

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

“So goo that we came twice in two days while we were on vacation. Highly recommend.“

“My husband had my surprise 50th here. The entire staff went above and beyond to accommodate and make this night memorable. The owner did everything he could to make everyone have a great experience. The food was outstanding! By far the best Mexican food around!“

“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!“

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

“Visited San Pacho today and overall had a really solid experience. I had the quesadilla, and my friend got the California burrito—which comes loaded with fries inside and was honestly really good and filling. One thing I really appreciated was that they offer non-alcoholic slushies. I tried the guava one and it was so good, super refreshing and definitely a standout. I was a little surprised they don’t offer tacos, but the menu still has great options that hit the spot. The food, staff, and overall vibe were all on point—friendly service and a chill atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer than planned. Only heads-up is parking can be a bit tricky on busier days, so plan accordingly. Overall, a great spot I’d definitely come back to.“

“The best taco spot around.“

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

“Really enjoyed ! love the Papusas 😃“

“So so good. If you’re over near IKEA highly recommend this place. We got burritos and some of the best we’ve had out of California. I got the azada and my husband got the carnitas. The tortillas are fresh and everything is distributed perfectly. We’ll be back!“

“Delicious food. Great service.“

“Me gusta mucho este lugar, buen servicio, buena comida y agradable ambiente!😍😋“

“We came and stayed in Arlington to attend an event in DC. My daughter loved the authentic. Mexican food so much we came back the next day. The first day we ordered carryoout and then the next day we dined in. The service was friendly but not attentive enough to us, for it to be only one other table seated. After sitting a lil while, finished with what I had, I did have to ask for someone to come over to help us, with an additional order, after our waitress got off. They were nice, but you just never know, who can be reviewing you these days. The food, service and atmosphere all gets rated. Not bad enough to keep us from coming back. The Birria tacos were delicious!“

“We came to this location today with a group of students who were taking cups and filling them up without paying. They were so gracious and patient with us, and on top of that the food was so, so good. I ordered the deluxe fish tacos and one was plenty! If I'm ever back in DC, I'll be eating here again!“

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