If you moved to DC but are originally from AZ, NM, TX, or CA…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:San Francisco native, DC transplant here.

There is nowhere in the DMV that makes either decent Mission-style burritos or decent SW cuisine. The only place worth visiting for the food of our homeland is Taco Bamba, which makes tacos (and only tacos; they're very loud on that point) in interesting frontera styles.

Arizonan back again. We just tried taco hamba for the first time last weekend. Their refried beans tasted like they came from a can. And their enchiladas were weirdly spicy. Not like read sauce spice, like hot salsa spicy. Really weird for enchiladas. I’ll probably give them another shot but I was disappointed by the first try.
I’ll also say district taco has some decent things. Their beans are disappointing but many of their taco options are good. The chorizo and egg one is good. I think the carnitas and carne asada were also pretty good but it’s been a couple years now since I’ve had them.
There’s a couple places in the silver spring area I’ve seen recommended but haven’t yet tried. There is a random taco shack on downtown bethesda next to the violin store which I did try a few months ago and thought was pretty good for just a burrito or taco type thing. I was the only gringo there, for what that’s worth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:San Francisco native, DC transplant here.

There is nowhere in the DMV that makes either decent Mission-style burritos or decent SW cuisine. The only place worth visiting for the food of our homeland is Taco Bamba, which makes tacos (and only tacos; they're very loud on that point) in interesting frontera styles.

Former 40 yr CA resident here... the answer is.. there isn't one, really. Taco Bamba is probably the best one we've tried around here, so far.


I cannot for the life of me understand why people like Chipotle.

also pp here... my spouse thought Villa Maya in Rockville for Tex Mex was pretty good.

[Anonymous]

Forgot to add that CAsa Oaxaca in bethesda is pretty okay. I think I got mole enchiladas and they were solid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:San Francisco native, DC transplant here.

There is nowhere in the DMV that makes either decent Mission-style burritos or decent SW cuisine. The only place worth visiting for the food of our homeland is Taco Bamba, which makes tacos (and only tacos; they're very loud on that point) in interesting frontera styles.

Arizonan back again. We just tried taco hamba for the first time last weekend. Their refried beans tasted like they came from a can. And their enchiladas were weirdly spicy. Not like read sauce spice, like hot salsa spicy. Really weird for enchiladas. I’ll probably give them another shot but I was disappointed by the first try.
I’ll also say district taco has some decent things. Their beans are disappointing but many of their taco options are good. The chorizo and egg one is good. I think the carnitas and carne asada were also pretty good but it’s been a couple years now since I’ve had them.
There’s a couple places in the silver spring area I’ve seen recommended but haven’t yet tried. There is a random taco shack on downtown bethesda next to the violin store which I did try a few months ago and thought was pretty good for just a burrito or taco type thing. I was the only gringo there, for what that’s worth.

I also have not been impressed by taco bamba. Was surprised to see it recommended.

[Anonymous]

And the shack place in Bethesda is named Delicia’s—it is next to weaver’s house of violins.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love cactus cantina just for the atmosphere and consistency

cactus cantina is inedible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:San Francisco native, DC transplant here.

There is nowhere in the DMV that makes either decent Mission-style burritos or decent SW cuisine. The only place worth visiting for the food of our homeland is Taco Bamba, which makes tacos (and only tacos; they're very loud on that point) in interesting frontera styles.

Arizonan back again. We just tried taco hamba for the first time last weekend. Their refried beans tasted like they came from a can. And their enchiladas were weirdly spicy. Not like read sauce spice, like hot salsa spicy. Really weird for enchiladas. I’ll probably give them another shot but I was disappointed by the first try.
I’ll also say district taco has some decent things. Their beans are disappointing but many of their taco options are good. The chorizo and egg one is good. I think the carnitas and carne asada were also pretty good but it’s been a couple years now since I’ve had them.
There’s a couple places in the silver spring area I’ve seen recommended but haven’t yet tried. There is a random taco shack on downtown bethesda next to the violin store which I did try a few months ago and thought was pretty good for just a burrito or taco type thing. I was the only gringo there, for what that’s worth.

I also have not been impressed by taco bamba. Was surprised to see it recommended.

I'm a CA PP who called out Taco Bamba. It's better than a lot of other places, and it's more "authentic" in that it's just the meat and some onions and cheese, and they have the different salsas. They do have the more modern, fusion style tacos, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:San Francisco native, DC transplant here.

There is nowhere in the DMV that makes either decent Mission-style burritos or decent SW cuisine. The only place worth visiting for the food of our homeland is Taco Bamba, which makes tacos (and only tacos; they're very loud on that point) in interesting frontera styles.

Arizonan back again. We just tried taco hamba for the first time last weekend. Their refried beans tasted like they came from a can. And their enchiladas were weirdly spicy. Not like read sauce spice, like hot salsa spicy. Really weird for enchiladas. I’ll probably give them another shot but I was disappointed by the first try.
I’ll also say district taco has some decent things. Their beans are disappointing but many of their taco options are good. The chorizo and egg one is good. I think the carnitas and carne asada were also pretty good but it’s been a couple years now since I’ve had them.
There’s a couple places in the silver spring area I’ve seen recommended but haven’t yet tried. There is a random taco shack on downtown bethesda next to the violin store which I did try a few months ago and thought was pretty good for just a burrito or taco type thing. I was the only gringo there, for what that’s worth.

I also have not been impressed by taco bamba. Was surprised to see it recommended.

I'm a CA PP who called out Taco Bamba. It's better than a lot of other places, and it's more "authentic" in that it's just the meat and some onions and cheese, and they have the different salsas. They do have the more modern, fusion style tacos, too.

This is why asking Californians to identify good Mexican food is a futile exercise. I thought taco bamba seemed like a more expensive step up from chipotle, though I’ve only been to the Chinatown location. I do like their drinks, though.

I’d rather eat a burrito from pica taco.

[Anonymous]

I am from Colorado. This place is as close as it gets for me https://www.facebook.com/Tortas-Y-Tacos-La-Chiquita-Mexicana-357747881024056/
I no longer even attempt to find breakfast burritos or green chile (Colorado or New Mexican style)
I do like Tacos Picosos in Alexandria. It's not really what I am used to but I love their beans.
I like Bartacos fish tacos
I really dislike District Taco. I still like Chipotle in a nostalgic way but find that many locations around here suck.
There are so many more options now than when I moved here 15 years ago!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am from Colorado. This place is as close as it gets for me https://www.facebook.com/Tortas-Y-Tacos-La-Chiquita-Mexicana-357747881024056/
I no longer even attempt to find breakfast burritos or green chile (Colorado or New Mexican style)
I do like Tacos Picosos in Alexandria. It's not really what I am used to but I love their beans.
I like Bartacos fish tacos
I really dislike District Taco. I still like Chipotle in a nostalgic way but find that many locations around here suck.
There are so many more options now than when I moved here 15 years ago!

Ummm yeah, Colorado has terrible Mexican food. You drown it in that terrible sauce…. Bleach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am from Colorado. This place is as close as it gets for me https://www.facebook.com/Tortas-Y-Tacos-La-Chiquita-Mexicana-357747881024056/
I no longer even attempt to find breakfast burritos or green chile (Colorado or New Mexican style)
I do like Tacos Picosos in Alexandria. It's not really what I am used to but I love their beans.
I like Bartacos fish tacos
I really dislike District Taco. I still like Chipotle in a nostalgic way but find that many locations around here suck.
There are so many more options now than when I moved here 15 years ago!

Ummm yeah, Colorado has terrible Mexican food. You drown it in that terrible sauce…. Bleach.

No bleach in our food and plenty of unsauced options.

[Anonymous]

La mexicana on Route 1 is probably the best of the bunch.

I think District Taco is gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:San Francisco native, DC transplant here.

There is nowhere in the DMV that makes either decent Mission-style burritos or decent SW cuisine. The only place worth visiting for the food of our homeland is Taco Bamba, which makes tacos (and only tacos; they're very loud on that point) in interesting frontera styles.

Arizonan back again. We just tried taco hamba for the first time last weekend. Their refried beans tasted like they came from a can. And their enchiladas were weirdly spicy. Not like read sauce spice, like hot salsa spicy. Really weird for enchiladas. I’ll probably give them another shot but I was disappointed by the first try.
I’ll also say district taco has some decent things. Their beans are disappointing but many of their taco options are good. The chorizo and egg one is good. I think the carnitas and carne asada were also pretty good but it’s been a couple years now since I’ve had them.
There’s a couple places in the silver spring area I’ve seen recommended but haven’t yet tried. There is a random taco shack on downtown bethesda next to the violin store which I did try a few months ago and thought was pretty good for just a burrito or taco type thing. I was the only gringo there, for what that’s worth.

I also have not been impressed by taco bamba. Was surprised to see it recommended.

I'm a CA PP who called out Taco Bamba. It's better than a lot of other places, and it's more "authentic" in that it's just the meat and some onions and cheese, and they have the different salsas. They do have the more modern, fusion style tacos, too.

This is why asking Californians to identify good Mexican food is a futile exercise. I thought taco bamba seemed like a more expensive step up from chipotle, though I’ve only been to the Chinatown location. I do like their drinks, though.

I’d rather eat a burrito from pica taco.

? Are you Mexican?

[Anonymous]

I think Guapos is pretty good (from SE TX)

[Anonymous]

New Mexican here and I prefer New Mexican food to Mexican food. Yes, it's different. There's nowhere to find it around here, except possibly at my Alma Mater's reunion every year.