50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Spencerville

“What a wonderful surprise. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the breakfast tacos with steak and the birria tacos. The meat was so tender and juicy and seasoned to perfection. The lemonade was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. The atmosphere made me feel as if I was in a taqueria across the border and the service was phenomenal as well.“

“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!“

“I came to Tacombi for the first time for a work happy hour and we had a great time! Very happy with the food (delicious, fresh tacos), drinks (spicy margarita and watermelon tequila drink were a hit!), and the service was friendly and prompt. The open patio atmosphere added to to a lovely evening. Highly recommend!“

“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!!!“

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

“The Cadillac margarita was amazing and so was the chicken burrito bowl! The staff was very attentive and the food was priced well. very authentic and very amazing! 5 stars!!“

“DMV Taqueria food truck is highly recommended! It’s smart to call in your order as they’ve grown in popularity as the word’s gotten out. My neighbor loves their chicken quesadillas. My favorite is the shrimp quesadillas, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the menu items. I understand the churros are a favorite too, though I’ve not personally tried them. The drive home is brutal. The food smells so amazing, I can’t park the car fast enough. 5⭐️“

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

“Food was excellent, service was great!“

“Delicious food. Great service.“

“This is honestly some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever tasted! I’m from Chicago, and I’ve had plenty of great Mexican food, but this place honestly beats a lot of the spots back home. You can really taste the love and passion that goes into the food, and the two wonderful ladies who prepared it were amazing.

The gentleman who greeted us was also incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. You can tell this place truly cares about its customers and the food they serve.

We’ll definitely be coming back before we head back to Chicago. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend giving this place a try! ❤🇲🇽“

“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.“

“The food was amazing. The service was exceptional and the people were incredible. They wanted our dining experience to be enjoyable“

“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.“

“District Taco was nice, clean, and in a good location. The food was good, but overall I found it somewhat expensive for what you get. The menu felt pretty basic, and I was surprised that the burritos didn’t come with rice and beans, or nachos on the side.

You also have to ask for salsa and sour cream since there isn’t a salsa bar, which I would have preferred. There were also quite a few people standing around waiting for To-Go orders, which made the atmosphere feel a little crowded and was somewhat annoying.

Overall, I’d say it was an average-to-good experience, but definitely not a GREAT one. I gave it 4 stars for the effort and the overall cleanliness and location, but there’s room for improvement in the food value and service experience.“

“Good service, great food!“

“The reason I recommend this restaurant is because the environment, service and facilities of this restaurant are very good!“

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

“I LOVE SALSA BRAVA!!! Everything I've tried on the menu is tasty, authentic, & pretty 😍 The service is amazing & I can't wait to go & put on my dance moves 🥰🫶🏾😍 Who's coming to be my Salsa partner? We can share some Nachos, tacos, mariscada...civiche 🤩 My mouth is watering just thinking about those drinks 😜 Best bartenders in the DMV!!!“

“My husband and I came here for dinner tonight, and we had an amazing experience from start to finish. We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and the red snapper for dinner. Everything was absolutely delicious! The calamari was perfectly cooked, and the red snapper was a 10/10—full of flavor and cooked to perfection.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, very clean, and well organized, which made the experience even better. The service was also excellent, and everyone was friendly and attentive.

We will definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and excellent service!“

“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!“

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

“Great food, really enjoy the chilaquiles and tacos. Beware the space inside is small with limited seating outside. Also, while their published hours on the storefront door are M-F 8a to 4pm and Sa 8a to 1pm, they will not officially open the restaurant doors until 8:30am on Saturday and stop service around 12:30 based on my experience with them.“

“I was surprised to see Pupusas on the menu but happy I got one! The chicken was savory, rice delicious. The pupusa was on point! The cutillo (cabbage) was fresh.

My only gripe is the smoke from the kitchen. Even though it’s minimal, it’s still notable.“

“Very nice 👍 and delicious“

“HAPPY hour appetizers & drinks. 4p-7p.“

“Everything was delicious and fresh. The asada, barbacoa and carnitas tacos were flavorful and the star of the show (the tortilla) was delicious. The sauces were full of flavor. Happy I found this little spot and will frequent more often. Definitely focuses on its ingredients and flavors. They got a good thing going on. Tacos disappeared in less then 10 minutes. Thank you!“

“The food is amazing, if you want the best here is the place. Scott“

“I tried the fajitas mixta today the food was great quality and very juicy great food. The customer service very attentive, great atmosphere and great environment to top it off got there new exotic dragon fruit lemonade ps better the starbucks🫢.“

“Fantastic, fabulous, everything on the menu is amazing. Wait staff is really good as service and completely.“

“always consistently good food“

“If you love Mexican seafood, ceviches, and margaritas, this place is for you. Mariscos Culiacán, right on University Blvd in Takoma Park, seriously delivers.
I had the Original Tajín Margarita (their spicy-style margarita), and it was amazing—perfectly balanced with a great kick. The Aguachiles were fresh, spicy, and full of flavor. But the star of the night was the Ceviche Especial—absolutely unbelievable. Super fresh seafood with bold, well-seasoned flavors.
What really sets this place apart is the combination of authentic Mexican mariscos and sushi. You can enjoy ceviches, tostadas, cocteles, and sushi rolls all in one visit, and everything works.
The space is big and lively with lots of screens, giving it a fun sports bar vibe. They also have happy hour from 4–7 PM plus daily specials, which makes it an easy win.
If you’re into ceviches, margaritas, and bold Mexican flavors, I highly recommend Mariscos Culiacán. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Food was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Easy & convenient place to stop for a bite.“

“Food was super delicious! 100% recommended and a 5 ⭐️ rating!“

“1000 times better than Chipotle, where inexperienced kids overspice and miserably oversalt the food. Not here, and no extra charge for delicious guacamole! You'll love this place! Regarding the atmosphere: The music was obtrusive, obnoxious, and LOUD, and the staff claimed they had no way to turn it down. Bullshit.“

“Good service, great food!“

“Love this restaurant. Yummy tacos. Great location in short walking distance to the fabulous outdoor Merriweather Post Pavilion music venue.“

“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!“

“Unique, tasty, affordable, convenient cuisine!“

“The carnita tacos are AMAZING. Quesbirria was cooked to perfection. I love the fresh cold cucumber and radish they add, as well as the grilled onion and jalapeno. It's better than most restaurants! What an awesome find while making a pitstop for gas.“

“Been a fan since they were under the Tippy's sombrero...quality hasn't changed a bit in 40+ years...“

“The food speaks for itself“

“Always great service /food/drinks we will always return“

“My family and I have been coming to El Azteca since I was little. The food and the service have always been excellent. When I think of going out for dinner with my family, I always picture El Azteca—always. Highly recommended 👌👌“

“Amazing food and great people. Only caution I have is that you might end up getting addicted and eating here multiple times a week!“

“We usually get the Pupusa and chicken and steak gorditas but this time we wanted to try something different we got the chicken Tortas and the Jamaica drink and Sandia drink BOTH GOOD😍😍😍 10/10 would recommend service always great too ! Thank you 🙏🏽“

“The food was absolutely amazing! I had beef fajitas, my aunt had the salmon with a wine sauce, my grandma had the carne assada, and my husband had a beef milanesa. I tried everyone’s food and loved all the plates. The meat was so juicy and tender! I have eaten at numerous latin restaurants over the years and this is definitely on top of my list. We received a tres leches cake for my grandma’s birthday and I can say it was the best one I’ve ever had. Just perfect 😍“

“Excellent.“

“muy rica la comida los tacos de birria y las tortas las Carnes asadas los burritos llos sopes ytodos los de mas tacos pollo asada lungua cabeza.y las de mas comidas typical de mexico.“

“Food is fantastic! Highly recommend!“