Visiting Eisenhower East, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Alexandria neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue joint to a wedding dress tailor.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Eisenhower East, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sweet Fire Donna's
Topping the list is Sweet Fire Donna's. Located at 510 John Carlyle St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 614 reviews on Yelp.
Sweet Fire Donna's serves house-smoked barbecue, ranging in styles from pulled pork and brisket to burnt ends. Order your favorite as a salad, in a sandwich or solo. Sides include spicy mac and cheese, potato salad and creamed corn. Also take note of the nightly happy hour from 4-7 p.m.
2. Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza
Next up is Delia's Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza, situated at 209 Swamp Fox Road. The restaurant's brick oven produces signature pizzas featuring ingredients like pesto chicken, prosciutto and fig balsamic. There's also pasta, paninis and Mediterranean favorites like saganaki (pan-seared cheese) and gyros. With four stars out of 475 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Tequila & Taco
Tequila & Taco, run by the same folks as Sweet Fire Donna's, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 540 John Carlyle St., four stars out of 97 reviews.
The menu offers 13 taco combinations built on ingredients like carne asada, mahi mahi, and cauliflower and kale. Mixed drinks include from-scratch margaritas, and there's wine and beer, too.
4. BeFitted Tailoring Co.
Finally, BeFitted Tailoring Co. is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 25 Yelp reviews. This mother-daughter team specializes in tailoring bridal gowns, but the duo also sells wedding accessories, like veils, sashes and toppers. Make an appointment, then head over to 408 John Carlyle St. to see for yourself.
