Best place for casual Mexican in DC?
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Anonymous
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OP here- Thanks everyone! Budget isn't really an issue, I'm more concerned with having a low key atmosphere. I'd forgotten about many of the places mentioned. I'll have to put in some calls and see if any of the spots can accommodate a large group.
Thanks again! If anyone thinks of anything else, please post. Options are good! |
Anonymous
| What about the new brance of Tortilla Coast in Logan? Guess it's not tru Mexican tho. |
Anonymous
| A friend was at Lauriol Plaza recently and there was a fight there and the police had to be called. If you used to go "back in the day" a warning that the scene may have changed there... |
Anonymous
| It's not the fanciest, but La Loma on the Hill is fantastic with groups. They will open one of the rooms on the top floor if you want a private space. It's our go-to for affordable family group dinners for 8 or more. |
Anonymous
| Oyamel |
Anonymous
| DC and Mexican food are not compatible. Ever meet a Mexican person here? |
Anonymous
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I'm not sure if this is the scene you are looking for, but the food at Mama Chuy is da bomb. It's definitely a casual place and it is small. What's the size of your group? They may be willing to give you the entire upstairs or something.
http://www.mamachuydc.com/ |
Anonymous
| I must be the only one who thinks Rosa Mexicano is way over-rated and way over-priced. I like someone's idea for Oyamel. Food is much better there. |
Anonymous
My DH.  But, he won't eat at any of the places mentioned here except Oyamel. We also like Oaxaca, but you have to like mole if you go there.
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Anonymous
| Don't hate on Guapos-it's awesome! |
Anonymous
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Chipotle.
Just don't be giving any parents who take away their smart phone from their screaming toddlers the stinky eye. |
Anonymous
| Guapo's is also a good place for groups - we've done a good group dinner there and they were pretty awesome about providing a fixed menu for us (even printed out menus with the 3-4 options for each course). I had a more casual group lunch there once too where 15 of us showed without any warning and they were good about that. Also, Cactus Cantina. |
Anonymous
| I agree oyamel.. The food is very good. I too think Rosa Mexicano is way too expensive for what it is. |
Anonymous
| I hadn't thought of Oyamel - good one! |
Anonymous
| Not DC but Guapos in Shirlington is always fun and tasty. |