Northern Virginia is a haven for Mexican cuisine lovers, offering a wide range of tacos, tortas, enchiladas, moles and more. From the Salvadoran restaurants of Falls Church to the traditional Mexican eateries of Takoma Park, there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick bite on the go or a sit-down meal with a unique twist, these are some of the best Mexican restaurants in Northern Virginia that you should definitely check out.
La Placita
is a bustling taqueria in Hyattsville that serves up 20 different tacos, including specialties like jerky, ear and prompa.The Sinaloa tray comes with a chicken tamal, enchilada and chili relleno, plus pinto beans, Mexican rice and pico de gallo. Don't forget to save room for dessert – the homemade tres leches pie is dense and delicious.
Taqueria Habanero
in D. C.is a family-owned restaurant run by chef couple Dio Montero and Mirna Alvarado. Their menu features street food from Puebla, including crunchy shrimp and fish tacos. The weekend brunch offers waffles made with traditional Mexican corn dough – try them sweet with fruit and mezcal mascarpone or savory with smoked ham and Oaxacan cheese. At La Flor de Puebla bakery next door, you can enjoy a slice of tres leches pie. And don't miss out on the hot cocktails at the Tequila and Mezcal bar on 14th Street NW – they're perfect for winter in D.
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Taqueria U NW Street
is run by chef Teresa Padilla from Tlaxcala. The menu includes tlayudas topped with beef tenderloin, chorizo, nopales and cheese, plus all kinds of tacos. There's also a sister branch at the University of Maryland in College Park. Finally, Mama Tigre is an elegant restaurant with a focus on Southern Mexico. The menu includes classic margaritas made with white tequila and nogave syrup, plus small plates like Apache meat tostadas and Greek tacos served in pita bread.Don't miss out on the Jalisco fajitas and shrimp – they're sure to be a hit!.
