Washington, D.C./ Food & Drinks
Published on May 06, 2020
The 4 best Mexican spots in WashingtonTaqueria Habanero | Photo: Jason C./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Mexican spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican spots around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

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1. Espita

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First on the list is Espita. Located at 1250 Ninth St. NW in Shaw, it is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in Washington, boasting four stars out of 534 reviews on Yelp.

2. Taqueria Habanero

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Next up is Columbia Heights' Taqueria Habanero, situated at 3710 14th St. NW. With 4.5 stars out of 819 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Mi Vida Restaurante

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The District Wharf's Mi Vida Restaurante, located at 98 District Square SW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant four stars out of 723 reviews.

4. Poca Madre

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Poca Madre in Chinatown is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 201 Yelp reviews. Head over to 777 I St. NW to see for yourself.


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