Craving Mexican food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. District Taco
Topping the list is an outpost of the chain District Taco. Located at 1309 F St. NW, downtown, it is the most popular affordable Mexican restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 1,585 reviews on Yelp.
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"Our mission is to serve quality Mexican (Yucatan style)," the business states on its Yelp profile. "Food that is fresh, simple and healthy. All of our Mexican food is made fresh daily from quality ingredients."
2. Tortilla Cafe
Next up is Capitol Hill's Tortilla Cafe, situated at 210 Seventh St. SE. With four stars out of 558 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
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"Pupusas — corn tortillas filled with pork and cheese, beans and cheese, chicken and cheese or cheese tamales — chicken, pork or sweet corn," the business explains about its specialties on its Yelp profile.
3. Pica Taco
The U Street Corridor's Pica Taco, located at 1406 Florida Ave. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Mexican spot four stars out of 291 reviews.
As to what the business is known for, "Your home for authentic Mexican cuisine," it notes on its Yelp page. "Family-owned and operated, we welcome you to taste traditional Mexican flavors in a comfortable neighborhood setting. We handcraft all of our food and five unique salsas."
4. Tacos El Chilango
Tacos El Chilango, also in the U Street Corridor, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 286 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1119 V St. NW to see for yourself.
Yelp has more information about Tacos El Chilango.
"The owner's parents had a taqueria in Mexico City, and most of the owner's siblings are still in the taco business in Mexico," the business shares on its Yelp profile. "The owner began a business with his brother three years ago with a taco truck in Arlington, Virginia (still in operation)."
Regarding signature items, "Traditional Mexican tacos served with double soft tortilla, meat, cilantro and chopped onion and choice of homemade tomatillo-based red or green salsas or habanero salsa," the business notes on Yelp.
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