Cinco de Mayo festivities brought me here. It's a beautiful restaurant with plenty of tables and a massive bar. But listen to these two words: BIRRIA. PIZZA. We're not talking a giant quesadailla shaped like a pizza -- a legit pizza from one of those fancy ovens. The presentation was one for the eyes indeed. The crust looked nice and crisp, and the toppings of course including consomme, succulent beef, cheese, and more. When I bit into that pizza I was pleasantly surprised with how flavorful and... well, perfect it was. This is not something you often expect to find at a Latin restaurant. The birria pizza isn't on their regular menu (that i saw), but you can see it on their happy hour one. For Cinco de Mayo, if was $8, and it's normally $10 for HH. I don't know how much it is regularly, but it's a LOT of food. My friends got tacos and were raving about them. And they make a mean margarita. The staff were extra friendly too. This is the only place among our stops where we actually came back because of how much we enjoyed our time. Music was in point too. Do yourself a favor and check out Anafre. read more

Wow - an easy five stars. Why wasn't this place more packed?! I stopped by Anafre last Sunday - they were participating in the 14th street Cinco de Mayo Celebration and offered food and drink specials. We stopped in for a round of drinks and a bite; boy, am I glad we did. The food is DELICIOUS. As a part of the event special there were $3 tacos and $8 apps which included birria pizza, flautas, ceviche and more. As a small group we tried a bit of everything; I tried the carne asada + chicken tinga tacos, as well as fish ceviche, and birria pizza. The tacos were exactly what we were hoping for - well seasoned, fresh, and flavorful. The ceviche was really solid - had a nice onion and cilantro flavor and went well with the chips they're served with. The birria pizza was the star of the show; it is HUGE and easily fed the three of us, super flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I'd get the pizza every time I visit, especially for a special price of $8. The margs were $7 for the event special - they were wonderfully made. Great balance of flavor, tartness, and strength. We stopped in for one round but ended up staying for 2-3 rounds because the drinks (and food) was just that great. Service was top tier - there were two bartenders/waiters serving the bartop and a small handful of booths. They were both so friendly and helpful; anticipated our needs at the bar and engaged in some welcoming chit chat. There is an outdoor front patio area with 4-6 small table tops which would be a great option on a clear sunny day. Looking forward to my next opportunity to come back to Anafre. Definitely give this place a try next time you're in the 14th St area. read more

Came here with my friend on a Tuesday. Based on the reviews I've seen on social media I expected to see more ppl there. I also was expecting the ambiance to be more fun but it was very chill and quiet. However, I appreciated that I didn't have to wait to be seated. Our server was nice and patient as I awaited my friend's arrival before ordering too much. We got the seafood guacamole which was delicious and the submarino was great too. I was full by this point but I still managed to eat a Baja California taco. That was pretty basic but not bad. Everything was good until we were getting ready to leave. I decided to use their bathroom before my trip home. I was welcomed by a dead roach just openly on the ground. Needless to say I was grossed out. It was very visible so I find it hard to believe that none of the staff saw it. Unfortunately that ruined the experience for me. read more

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Really nice restaurant for really good Mexican food. Found this spot online searching for good places to eat and this did the job. Here are some of my thoughts: Environment Fun and vibrant space with space for dining and a long bar that takes a up much of the space. It was pretty busy when we arrived for dinner on a Saturday night but not too packed or loud. Not a ton of seating so reservations are probably the best if you want to make sure you have somewhere to sit. There is also outside seating that would be great for when the weather breaks. The cool art on the walls adds to the ambiance and the vibe. Service This is your normal dining experience - sit and be served. They also have a full bar that you can order from if you're not interested in sitting at a booth. The service was fine. Our server did a great job welcoming us and making sure we had everything we needed. Food and drinks The food was delightful!! GET THE Nachos Al Carbon RIGHT NOW. Its not your normal nachos - they're really like small tacos so be careful cause they might fill you up if you're in a smaller party. They were amazing. I will be back for them for sure. I also had to try the tacos so I got a chicken taco and shrimp taco. They were packed with flavor and tasty. My friend had one of the pizzas and devoured it in seconds lol. We also had to try churros for desert which were pretty good as well. Overall the food was great - definitely a spot to go back to. Overall Great spot with great food and a great vibe. Definitely will be on the list of places to go to again for great Mexican food. read more

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My friend and I were drawn here after seeing some reels, yay social media. We came without a reservation on a Tuesday around 715. It was empty. For some reason, I expected a lively atmosphere, but it was quiet and dark. When I arrived, my friend had ordered the seafood guacamole which was yummy! We both orders the seafood submarino, on the menu it said crab meat and shrimp but it only came with fried shrimp that had a lot of breading that was peeling off. Other than the menu discrepancy( no crab meat in burrito)--the food was delicious. We each cleared our plates! I will try this place again to check out the Mexican pizza ! read more

Anafre - Seafood submarino - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A nice spot if you're craving Mexican food. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Nice, clean dining room, too. I will say this - we had come because their website says they have happy hour until 6.30, which is not true! It is till 6. Nevertheless, we were enjoying the vibe, and there were plenty of seats, so we enjoyed food and drink. We left satisfied. The quesabirria is spectacular. A birria quesadilla is the dish I didn't realize I needed, and this is one of the best quesadillas I have ever had, period. So good. Thick, fresh, and delicious. We also tried the seafood guacamole, which comes with chips and a heaping of guac topped with lobster meat (or maybe crab, I'm no expert). It was good, too. The dish is very simple, and maybe a tad under seasoned, but the fish tasted fresh, and that is most important. For drinks, we tried the rum old fashioned. It was boozy as can be, and had a nice brown sugar coating on the rim. Yum. Bonus points for the amazing pizza oven, which is adorned with skulls and bright colors. Yes, they have pizzas on the menu with Mexican flavors. We didn't try them on this visit, but I can't wait to check that out. read more

Met up with work colleagues who made reservations for dinner. Found street parking about 1/2 block away. We arrived a few minutes late, but our colleagues were already seated. Sat down and our friends shared that they hadn't eaten here either, but had heard the Mexican seafood was distinctive. Yes, I was definitely trying their Mexican seafood. Cocktails? Ordered a house margarita for a cocktail. Whoa, this was on the stronger side, so I stuck with 1 cocktail for the evening. Appetizers? Anafre Ceviche-crab meat, octopus, lobster, cucumber, radish, fresh lime and cilantro. This was a big hit with our table. They also serve with a couple of raw oysters and I managed to grab one of them. Very good appetizer. Los Cabos Guacamole-lobster, crab meat, serrano peppers, cilantro, fresh lemon juice, EVOO. This was very good, but I couldn't taste the lobster or crab meat. They provide only a few chips to scoop, but it ended up working out perfect. Entree? Seafood Enchilada-crab meat, shrimp, cheese, morita sauce and served with rice and beans. This was delicious. Even the rice and beans were very good. My only critique for the evening is they appeared understaffed and our server was very slow the first 30 minutes taking our order and delivering drinks. Things improved when another server arrived about halfway through our meal. Great restaurant if you're craving that Mexican seafood of Cabo. read more

Anafre - Seafood Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4 stars for a pretty solid Mexican food spot. My wife and I were looking to grab a bite to eat (and a marg) recently in the northern DC area and saw that Anafre was listed as a new entry on the Washingtonian Top 100. After looking through the reviews, we booked our table and headed over. We arrived to find a pretty cute-looking venue with some tables outside, a large interesting mural on the inside with tables lining the wall on the right, a bar on the left, and the cooking/pizza oven area towards the back. The venue isn't gigantic, but it also is not too cramped. We took a seat at our table and the server brought us over menus. Despite the venue not being terribly busy, our server seemed pretty busy and wasn't able to stop at our table very much for too long. He was pleasant when he stopped by, but it seems like this venue is light on staff. I started out with an old fashioned, my wife started out with a marg, and we both started our meal with the los cabos guac and oysters with crab meat. The drinks were hit or miss (mine was solid and very strong, my wife's marg could have been a little stronger but tasted good). The guac and oysters were both awesome! Each dish was a good size for the price and tasted great. We then put in our orders, with a Chile Relleno for my wife and the submarino for me. Before getting to the food (which was so good that the place is close to a 5 stars), what really held this place back for me was the wait. While we were only there for about 75 minutes (not great when you start checking your watch and know that fact), the wait time between ordering and receiving food in a somewhat non-busy restaurant can be frustrating. I know it takes time to cook fresh food, but 30-40 minutes for entrees is a little too long in my book, and other reviews I have read reflect this is a recurring problem. However, once those entrees came out, my wife and I were in for a treat! My submarino was packed with seafood, guac, and just tons of flavor. My wife's chile relleno was made "California style" in her words and packed all of the punch that she remembered when she ordered the dish in Cali. Overall, Anafre provided us with some fantastic Mexican food for a really great price. We may order take out in the future to avoid the wait time issue, but overall this is a solid spot. read more

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I always enjoy Anafre when I visit and I'm sure you will too. The Sinaloa Vuelve à la Vida is what draws me to this eatery. It's a massive Mexican inspired seafood ceviche and it's beautiful. It has crab, shrimp, octopus, oysters, spicy citrus, avocado and it's served with crackers in an Aztec looking mortar and pestle. The mojito was okay, and the pizza was also really good--even cold since I took it to go. Try this place out.. I'm personally never disappointed. read more

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Bravo, Bravo, Bravo to this hidden gem! This place will continuously get my business because my first experience (by good recommendations) is not going to be my last. Arrival: I'm not too familiar with the area so it took a while for me to find the building between other restaurants but once found, the magic began. When I walked in, one of the servers came to me and immediately greeted me and sat me down while I waited for my party. Giving great eye contact, the server accommodated my wait time with water and stayed nearby until my party arrived-to which he immediately started to take our orders. Establishment: the only place which needs to be worked on is the bathroom area. It was a bit messy and I can imagine that it stemmed from a long day of service. But, it's always great to practice in checking on it to make sure it's stocked and clean. The general seating area in my picture was very clean and well kept and the staff upheld the use of mask pretty well. Food: I didn't drink any of their speciality cocktails but my friend raved about her margarita. Let's jump into the food...I ordered the Los Cabos Guacamole and honey...THIS IS A WINNER! It's paired with fresh homemade chips and topped with lobster meat. SO absolutely delicious and very filling. I couldn't make myself think about anything else after this because I was pleasantly full. Okay, I lied lol, I couldn't visit this fine establishment and not have dessert. That's when more love hit my heart...I ordered the Tres Leche cake and THIS BABY WAS WORTH THE ADD-ON!!!!! Ahhhhhhh what an amazing end to an already delicious dinner. Overall, this place is worth visiting. It's a gem and I'm glad that it thoroughly illustrates authentic Mexican culture and delicious food. I enjoyed every moment here and will be coming back for more! read more

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The ceviche is outstanding!!! Also enjoyed a spicy tamarind margarita - I'll be dreaming of that later :) We enjoyed every bite during dine in and their takeout pizzas are amazing as well. Highly recommended! read more

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Came back for a second visit. It was pretty good, I had the fried oyster tacos again (yum!). I was disappointed that they didn't serve the lobster dish anymore. I gave 4 stars this time because our server was nowhere to be found for most of our visit and the seafood wrap I had was kind of soggy. I ate half and sent it back. No one offered to swap out for a different meal or discount the tab. Ehh, everything else I had was good. read more

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Found myself craving a Mexican torta yesterday, so the boyfriend and I headed over to 14th to see our options. I had actually never heard of Anafre before and was headed towards taqueria habanero or mezcaleria when we walked past Anafre and were taken by the menu. They had a huge picture of a steak torta and we were sold. We were immediately greeted when we walked in and asked to make a to-go order. It wasnt busy so only one or two servers were working. We ordered the jibarito (steak torta) and I personally got the Mexican chorizo torta. While waiting, we noticed the server making shots that looked yummy so we decided to grab one. They have a great alcohol selection, nice variety of real Mexican tequilas and mezcal, and rum options from S. America and the Caribbean that are not widely seen at bars that we happen to love! So we were really impressed. The server/bartender recommended a mezcal and we got a shot with a tamarindo salted rim and I asked for an orange cut. The mezcal was so smooth and with the tamarindo salted rim it was perfect! Now to the sandwiches, the sandwiches came with fried yuca (yum) and were nicely portioned. I LOVED my sandwich. The chorizo, chipotle Mayo and guacamole mix was delicious! I added sautéed onions and *chef's kiss* it was a great addition. My boyfriend also really enjoyed the steak torta. We were also really impressed with the price, my torta with yuca fries was $10 and the steak one was a little over 12 dollars I believe. We enjoyed every bite of our sandwiches! Overall, we were really impressed with Anafre and were so happy we randomly walked in. The tortas were delicious and the liquor selection is great. We look forward to visiting them a lot more! read more

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Anafre is by far one of the best seafood Mexican restaurants in DC. Their Menu features plates from the region of Veracruz , Mexico, with food unique to this region. We have the salmon with an special sauce that brought so many flavors together. The Parillada was very well cooked, with great seasoning, and onions maintain their moist! Beans and rice uniquely season as well The service was great, and the ambiance is always nice, with them always having space for my whole family to come and eat! read more

When the critics say one of the best places to eat is in your backyard and it's Mexican food you have to dive in head first. And I am so glad we did. The menu has something for everyone, the prices are right, and the food...THE FOOD is amazing!! Due to COVID we didn't done eat but ordered in phone which was very easy. They have an online order form and it wasn't working that was our only issue. This was not the best Mexican good I have had...umm there is a place called Mexico and Texas, Arizona, the states closer to the border do a little better but this is right there. Go check it out. You won't regret it! And the Seafood Enchilada I highly recommend it. read more

Anafre - Beans and Rice and Nachos. (The red peppers are hot so be prepared or eat around them) - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I really enjoyed my visit to Anafre. The food was very fresh and flavorful and everything was served promptly. The drinks are also good and strong, I had the mojito and it was delicious. For the food I had the fish, steak and chicken tacos. The sizes are filling and unless you're extremely hungry 3 should be good. read more

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4.5 stars, rounding up because it was chill with quick service on a Friday night. We made a reservation, but you could absolutely have sidled up to the bar on this chilly Friday. The drinks here were all great! I had the aguachili margarita, which was excellent - refreshing and spicy! My friends had tamarind and hibiscus drinks and loved them (the hibiscus one was especially awesome). For appetizers, we had the Queso Fundido en Hoja de Platano and chile relleno. Both were great, although I especially loved the chili relleno since it had everything going on - spicy, crunchy, creamy, everything! We finished off with two pizzas - the jardin and the poblano. The poblano was fine but not as good as everything else we'd had. The jardin, on the other hand, was awesome - lots of flavors and a crunchy crust that made for easy snacking. Overall, a great experience. Our server was responsive and the food and drinks were delicious. We would definitely come back! read more

Came here for dinner with a friend. Food We ended up getting one of theirseafood pizzas. Something new that I thought was okay to try. It had octopus on it and it was quite good. We also shared an entree which was shrimp Gobernador. It was pretty good!a bit salty Tres leches was very good Ambiance They had very nice decor. The bathroom was clean. Parking either street parking or garage. None of that's free. I opted to take a lyft Service there were no issues. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Everyone was observing the covid restrictions. Price is good given the quantity and quality of food. Overall I had a pretty good meal here. read more

We ordered nachos Al carbón, oysters al carbón con crab meat, China poblana, spicy tamarind margarita and agua Fresca margarita. Everything was fresh and delish. The pizza oven is legit. It was beautiful and clean. Service was amazing I felt welcomed and I'm Black and Queer. The tv had great variety from VEVO to kitchen nightmares. The table was cleared and we were checked on regularly. Lastly we ordered churros for dessert. It's so hard to find good Mexican food in the area. And they really nail being a seafood and pizza bar! They stay in their lane. read more

Anafre - Nachos Al carbón - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Update since I already wrote a 5 star review last time I was here. Anafre has THE BEST tacos in DC, if there's a website to vote on this let me know. They're HUGE, flavorful, and delicious. I love that they have rice and beans on the tacos. Favorite Mexican spot. read more

Anafre - YUM - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really enjoyed this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Both the food and drinks were amazing! Reasonable prices as well. Each dish was flavored so well & the hibiscus margaritas were very good. For food I had 2 tacos (fish & beef) & the lobster entree, while my partner had the steak sandwich. Everything was full of flavor, I cannot wait to return! I will say I wish the lobster was a little meatier but for the price it was fair/I'm willing to give it another try. Service was excellent as well, very attentive & quick. Ps. Went during covid, so limited outdoor seating only. read more

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So yummy! We got seafood enchiladas and birria torta. 10/10 I can't wait to come back! read more

Anafre - seafood enchiladas and birria torta - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Every review of this place will always be positive!!!! Food is bomb and drinks are bomb!!! Juan and Stephanie are mi amors! come check this place out and check my bartenders out! read more

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What a neighborhood gem! It's been awhile since I've been wowwed by a new place in the neighborhood, and we've had so many new, short-lived restaurants, especially on the Northern 14th street strip. It's a cozy spot that's packed by 7pm on a Saturday, with a sizable wait by 8pm, and for good reason (though I'm always a fan of restaurants allowing folks to make advance reservations). The kitchen did have a bit of a mix-up and forgot to bring out the appetizers, so we had our entrees first, but in the end, everything was so delicious and the restaurant so apologetic and nice about it, that it wasn't a big deal. For appetizers, we shared the seafood guac, which had a generous helping of lobster on top of a huge scoop of guac, accompanied with some blue corn tortilla chips. I do think it should have come with more chips. The guac was solid and the lobster on top fresh, though I'd probably skip this and go for something more interesting next time. The queso fundido is a banana(?)-leaf wrapped gooey cheese which is nicely spiced, paired with three salsas, and blue corn tortillas on the side. Really tasty and comes out piping hot. The fried oyster tacos are really quite interesting and a popular item here for good reason. The oysters weren't overly heavily battered, were quite tasty, and went very well with the toppings. We also had the pulpo entree which came with asparagus and rice, and the pulpo was as tender as it gets, the asparagus perfectly cooked, so it was quite a winner of a dish. It is one of the smaller entrees, so if you're starving, perhaps go for enchiladas or load up on tacos instead. All in all, a lovely meal and I can't wait to go back. It also didn't feel very heavy. All the ingredients were fresh and the meal was nicely balanced. read more

Decided to come here for lunch over the weekend-- Anafre lives up to the hype! The ambiance is super cute and casual! Inside, is authentic and has a homey vibe. We sat outside on their little patio due to COVID-19 restrictions. Our server, Jose, was very nice and attentive. Jose answered any questions we had in regards to the menu and constantly came out to check up on us. Food was a solid 5/5! We ordered the Guacamole Del Marr as an appetizer. The guacamole was topped with crab meat and lobster and boy was it good! I have never had anything like that before. Not to mention, the guacamole was super flavorful and the ingredients were fresh. In addition, we ordered five tacos: the Picadita de Chirizo, Shrimp Gobernador, Bistec à la Mexicana, Baja California Fish, and Crispy Fried Oyster. Each order came with one taco however, the portion size is pretty big and the tacos are stuffed. My favorites were the Baja fish and crispy oyster, man that fish was sooo crispy and juicy! My boyfriend and I agreed Anafre offered some of the best tacos we've had in the city. Lastly, the price was reasonable-- our bill came out to $35. Definitely worth every penny! I am so happy we discovered Anafre because I found my new favorite taco spot. 100% recommend and will be back soon! @dcfoodgod read more

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My best friend and I had an excellent three course meal here tonight. The guacamole, while light on chips, was truly something special because it was topped with what looked like crab and lobster. Best of all? The seafood was AMPLE. I had the shrimp, oyster, and fish tacos and each was excellent. The coffee flan, which we had for dessert, was the perfect way to end the meal. Throughout, I sipped on a mezcal cocktail which was well balanced and not too sweet. For two people the total was in the $70s. We definitely treated ourselves but prices were reasonable. We'll be back!! read more

Anafre - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Seafood at a Mexican restaurant?⁠ ⁠ YES PLEASE. I know a lot of folks don't think of seafood when they think about Mexican food.⁠ ⁠ They're missing out! Anafre partners with local purveyors and uses a hardwood charcoal grill to make incredibly delicious Mexican seafood specialties!⁠ ⁠ You'll find gems like their Oysters al Carbon- buttery oysters with crab meat, cooked over charcoal served with perfectly toasty bread. I also highly recommend the Queso Fundido appetizer, which comes perfectly steamy and wrapped in banana leaf... Even more stunning when you unwrap it. ⁠ read more

Anafre - seafood enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Alfredo Solis repurposed what used to be Little Havana to a Mexican restaurant with a twist to differentiate itself from his taqueria two doors down. I've always admired his culinary skills, from El Sol to Mezcalero, the menu offers a few different options from my favorite up the street. The food did not disappoint. Had the Acapulco Seafood Nachos, crab meat and shrimp, on blue corn tortilla chips covered in cheese and they were pretty tasty. Filling enough for one or good to share with a group. The fried oyster taco was simply amazing, cabbage, Morita sauce, Pico and guac, highly recommend. read more

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I thought this was going to be a beautiful elegant place from the photos and reviews. It's outside which is good and appropriate. The food was fabulous and reasonable. Our waiter was crazy knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, the ambiance was a dive. It was shocking. We loved the food and the waiter so much by the end , we didn't care. I almost gave them a 4 star review, but the quality of the food was so good they deserve 5 stars. read more

Anafre - Outside dining and great food! - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I loved this place! Foods and presentation is great! Highly recommend! The owner is the same of Mazeclaro at next door! Everthing were cooked well! Service is so friendly. Another nice place in DC. read more

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Multiple things went wrong this evening. My girlfriend unwrapped her silverware only to have bugs crawl out. The photo posted shows ~2 but where were at least 10+ that crawled out as we waited for the server (Benito?). Did I mention her margarita came with mezcal when she explicitly ordered tequila? There was zero compensation or remorse for any of this (we weren't even offered another table). The highlights: The food was good. Had there been less people we would have abandoned it but we chose to quietly continue dining. The seafood nachos were the best part Update: Alfredo, the owner, was quick to reach out and offer to relieve the situation. I've never had this happen to me before and I'd like to assume it was a first (and hopefully last) for the restaurant as well read more

Anafre - Bugs in silverware - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Anafre never disappoints. This is what the "tik-tokers" mean when they mention "hidden gems" because from the naked eye you would probably miss this spot. Every time I visit the service is always good along with the food. My go-to favorite appetizers are the Oysters al Carbon con Crab Meat and Lobster Guacamole. The Oysters are reminiscent of the charbroiled oysters you can get from New Orleans, so that's an automatic win for me. The Guacamole is always fresh and the lobster addition is a nice added touch. My go-to entree is the Seafood Enchiladas. You get rice and beans with three (or four) seafood-stuffed enchiladas. The last time I went my friend had the Birria Tacos and they were delicious as well. There was one drink I always get with Tamarind in it. Very delicious! Overall my experience is always good here. read more

Absolutely fantastic!! Great service from our waitress (Monse?) We started with apps & drinks. Their version of ceviche was amazing. I was tempted to take my straw and drink the remaining broth. The calamari was also a hit. Fresh, crisp, well seasoned. Our margaritas were also good. There were many items from the menu we wanted to try. We split a couple tacos - the fried oyster one was particularly tasty & unique. Our friends loved the chili relleno taco. We ordered their house specialty plate that came with shrimp, chorizo, shrimp & chicken topped with a fresh salsa on a bed of sautéed onions. It was served with warm handmade tortillas, beans & rice and was plenty for two to share. The steak, shrimp and chorizo were fantastic. The chicken was seasoned well but a bit dry. While full we somehow talked each other into desserts. Tres leches was amazing - moist, rich, flavorful. Churros were crisp, hot and came with amazing caramel & strawberry sauces. A definite repeat!!!! read more

I was looking forward to eating here on Christmas Eve before my family and I took in a show at the Kennedy Center. I reserved a table at 5:00 pm via Resy (the restaurant's reservation system)... When we showed up the restaurant was closed. We ended up eating in the Mexican restaurant next door. I would not trust the reservation system and would verify by calling the restaurant. read more

Came Monday at 410 with my friend. Went to the bathroom while he sat and came back out and we still had no waters. I sat down and nobody approached us. We were the only customers. One server went outside to wipe down tables and the bar tender was behind the bar trying to work a tv so we left. We went to eat next door instead read more

Anafre - Seafood enchiladas. Filling but not heavy - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We went on May 30th Sunday based on their website noting happy hour on Sundays. When we got there and asked for the happy hour menu, we were told that they no longer have happy hour on Sundays despite what is noted on their website, which we showed to them. We ended up staying but paying 3 times of what we had planned for the evening. No apology from the restaurant. the food itself was only so-so, lacking deep flavor even in the side dips. With so many good Mexican restaurants around DC, including Mezcalera down the street, this one is not the one to choose. read more

This place is just the best. They specialize in Mexican seafood dishes and everything is SO good...the shrimp and mahi mahi tacos are excellent, and they've done a great job with the Mexican pizzas during the pandemic as well. It's a fun place to dine in (love the painted pizza oven), and great for takeout as well. Service is fast and friendly. There's a lot of options on 14th Street with Habanero, Corazon, etc. nearby...but Anafre is the clear winner. Hope they are around for a long long time! read more

Excellent food! The menu is very creative. Twists on many classics. From the pizzas to the tacos to the nachos and the oysters, everything tastes wonderful. Kudos to the chef! 5 stars on the culinary side of things. 2 star service. Every restaurant is short staffed. I get it. So I'm keeping that in mind here. Even when the place is practically empty, it's a real hassle to get served. And when you do put an order in for a drink. It takes an act of Congress them to grab it for you. I hope they get the support they deserve. The team is clearly overwhelmed. And it's hard to say why? This is my 6th time dining in and I don't think it will get another chance for dine in. Takeout. Sure. read more

We've been to this restaurant once a year ago. And it wasn't bad. Last night me and two buddies tried a few places near my house and they all were packed with wait times of over 45 minutes. Except for Anafre. The place was dead which should have been a sign. We got seated immediately by the waitress. They had a waitress who was also the bartender, a waiter who was also the busboy, and a young lady who was the cook-- total of three employees. We ordered margarita, 3 glasses of water, chips and salsa, appetizers, the big platter of mixed meats and a pizza. After 15 minutes of sitting, waitress brought waters with no ice and the fresh cucumber margarita that was anything but fresh. We knew we should have just paid for the margarita and left. But sadly we stayed. Chips and salsa took another 15 minutes-- and seriously just 10 pieces of chips. To cut this short, food didn't arrive until 75 minutes we had ordered. I know this for a fact because we put our name down at the restaurant next door at 7:15pm. With just one cook it was obvious food would take long. But the waitress could have informed us, come check on us, fill our waters up, ask us to order more drinks, or even bring out chips. Waitress had no clue how to attend to customers aside from seating them. She did the same with the table next to us, a family of 4 who also was getting angry over the service. Food: extremely greasy. And even the pizza was just drowned in mole and a few pieces of chicken. Lack of flavor but worse was no understanding by our waitress of setting expectations when you know you have just one slow cook in the back. Avoid this place. Clueless employees, drinks are prepaid syrups, food is not tasty and greasy (that's if you ever get your food). So many Mexican restaurants around this place, so make a wise decision and go elsewhere. read more

Okay, the only negative thing I have to say about this place, is that this place is EXTREMELY SLOW!!!! Like really slow!! No for real, it took 45 minutes to get something by to drink & then it took another HOUR to get our food. We were here for a birthday dinner, so we had to stay, but the food was AMAZING! True authentic food. We will come back when we have all day to spend. read more

Anafre - Crab with fried shrimp sub - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia