Best Mexican in DC?

[baymom]

Would love to hear your opinions. We went to Oyamel's and did not like it. So, no small plate restaurants. Thanks!

[jodik]

I second Guajillo in Arlington... it is delicious. Get anything with mole.

[Steve]

Menu at Guajillo is limited and what is there is adequate. Good by DC standards. They have a sister restaurant called Casa Oaxaca in DC with a more focused menu, but I've never been.

[mjhals]

I agree with the Guajillo recs, and would say it's well above just "good by DC standards", I'm a CA native, and my family would host an annual carnitas feed at our ranch for the seasonal workers (cooked in a big copper pot in the orchard by the local carnita-making crew). Guajillo's carnitas compare favorably to that experience- it's that good. It's a bit pricey for Mexican, but I'd say it's well worth it, and I love the sangria.

[Gigi007]

I've heard good things from Mexican friends about Casa Oaxaca (it's the only Mexican place in DC they'll dine at). I'm not a fan of Oyamel either.

[joann.hill12]

Casa Oaxaca is great. I went with a friend who lived in Mexico for a number of years and she also loved it and said it was very authentic.

[Beto_pan]

I've heard that the ventworm nut at Rosa Mexicano is very good.

[DanielK]

What did you not like about Oyamel?

I second Taqueria Distrito Federal, and especially the places in Bladensburg/Riverdale (not a fan of Guajillo except for margaritas), but they're best at what I'd call "street food" - tacos, soup, a few simple dishes.

Oyamel is much pricier, but does a pretty good job of more complex, regional Mexican food. I've eaten there a couple of times, and had some really fabulous dishes.

[ktmoomau]

Not in the District, but close I highly recommend Guajillo in Rosslyn.

[ChewFun]

The best in the District, if we are counting out Oyamel, is Taqueria Distrito Federal. Outside of the District, then you have to go to Bladensburg/Riverdale or TECC in Arlington.

[retroshawn]

What is TECC and in what part of Arlington is it located?

[Dennis S]

Tacqueria El Charrito Caminante (when he was in the trailer he had it shortened as "El Charro" - miss those days).

It's an indoor stand just south of Pershing on Washington. Between the Z Pizza and 7-11. Get the Chorizo! (Goat, pork and beef are also good - skip the chicken). The green sauce is the kick for spice.