Solid brunch spot on Capitol Hill, and better than the average DC brunch option by a meaningful…read moremargin. We split the DL's Egg Drop (the bulgogi breakfast sandwich) and the Hatch Green Chili sandwich. Both were well executed. The bulgogi brought some real depth to what could have easily been a gimmick, and the hatch green chili edged it out for me personally. The heat was there without being obnoxious, and everything held together the way a good sandwich should. Friends went with the shrimp and grits and had nothing but good things to say. The team behind this place (Scott Drewno and Danny Lee, also of Anju and ChiKo) knows what they're doing, and it shows. The sourcing is thoughtful, the execution is consistent, and the menu has enough going on to warrant repeat visits without feeling like it's trying too hard. Would come back, and would tell others to do the same.

Vibe/ambiance: casual brunch Service: standard…read moreReservation: walk in wait was ~30 mins Items ordered: - bean curd done that: good flavors! 7/10

Ruben's | Federal Hill was a great find. I had the Cali Burrito, and it was --steak, fries,…read moreguacamole, Mexican cheese, and ranchito sauce all wrapped together. I used to live in San Diego, so I have a special appreciation for a good California burrito, and this immediately took me back. There's just something about putting fries inside a burrito that sounds questionable until you try it...and then you realize there's no going back. Really flavorful, filling, and definitely hit the spot. I'm glad I can get a little taste of San Diego right here in Baltimore. Highly recommend the Cali Burrito.

We have had good experiences with this Mexican Food place in DC. We try to come here every time we…read moreare in town. We ordered ahead on the mobile site: 1 Cali Fries (Steak protein, no Pico de Gallo, no Queso) + Extra Guacamole, 1 Cali Steak Burrito, and 1 Horchata Drink. The parking is very challenging here, just like all DC Parking. We were early enough (9:15p) to find a spot out front. This is because the parking starts to be enforced at 10p-5a. The clubs get very busy at 10p, and Ruben's has a DJ so it's a dancing spot and bar too. We picked our food up and took it back to our place. It was not as good as previous visits. The Carne Asada Steak was not as flavorful as before and it contained very fatty pieces of the meat. The food was decent this visit, but did not have that normal "pop" of flavor that we are used to here. The staff is always very customer service oriented and they have our food ready whenever we order it for pickup. This visit was 2 stars customer service and 1 star food taste and quality. Hopefully we will have a better food tasting experience next time.

I've been to Grass Fed Griddle twice now, and honestly it feels like a hidden gem. I'm always…read morelooking for a good quick breakfast sandwich, and this spot really delivers. The sandwich was really good and I especially loved the peppers. My only complaint is the add on pricing. Mushrooms cost 3 dollars while tomatoes are 1.50, and I don't understand why they cannot be priced the same since I love mushrooms. I also like that they offer pure pressed juices, which is a nice bonus. Overall I enjoy coming here and will be back. You know it's also in the food hall so there's a ton of options around as well!

Great selection of breakfast sandwiches, burgers, and definitely worth trying the fresh juice…read more Service was fast and friendly. Prices were reasonable. It's also located in the Bryant St Market which gives you plenty of indoor and outdoor open seating, other food options, and the chance to take food with you over to the nearby MetroBar.

Nice taco place! I only tried one taco - with lamb - but it was good enough to me that I might…read moreconsider trying more when I come back into the area. The ordering process was also quick and smooth for me!

I had the pleasure of enjoying mango salmon tacos from Taqueria Habanero... I didn't even know they…read morehad a third location! I could place an order either at the kiosk or at the register with the lady, and I just went with whichever came first. Easy! And then I waited for my order... they don't have buzzers, and when it's loud, it's impossible to hear your order number unless you're standing around. Given what I was doing, I couldn't do that, and I was just hoping to hear it from where I was sitting at the time. But I didn't lol -- I just happened to walk up and it was ready after I checked in on it. Buzzers, some screen or something would be helpful. Anyways, the tacos were delicious and it's nice to see they're still around and doing well. I owe the College Park location a visit since they were forced to relocate.

We came here a few times during our stay in DC. We ordered things like coffee, fresh juice, ice…read morecream, chips and nachos, crispy avocado tacos, fish tacos, an eel bowl, and pizza. Everything here is pretty good. But the Mexican food was just okay (beans and cheese dip tasted canned/powdered), while the tacos were pretty standard. But my partner enjoyed having his coffee and juice here as well as the pizza. Overall we really enjoyed the concept of this place -- the shared community space, the tall ceilings, and the fast and seamless ordering system. You can order at any kiosk/stand, but it's better to grab a table, sit down, and order from the unique link you scan from each table's unique QR code link, and they bring the food to you. It's a model ahead of its time but one that makes it easy to order your food (though I can see the drawbacks like having to order once you get to the building since there are unique QR codes that prevent you from ordering food when you're not there. I honestly would give the food closer to 4 stars, but my partner had such positive experiences at this place that I am giving it 5 stars.

My friend invited me here to coworker for the day and I've never been so I decided to check it out…read more The place is really cute. They have varieties and the seating options are plentiful. We sat pretty much closer to the bar area. I believe that's where most of the plugs were. I ordered a chai and two steak tacos. The chai was not that great and it was lukewarm and the steak tacos were just not good. It was just a taco. Nothing seasoned about it and nothing special. And I love tacos. I was absolutely disappointed. The service was quick. you scanned the QR code place your order and they bring it to you. So that part was very efficient but this is not a place I would go for tacos maybe I needed to try something else, but I expected the chai to be good since it's also labeled as a coffee shop. Needless to say, I will be back to coworker, but I will probably hold off on ordering any food.

Taqueria Xochi is a one of the many stalls at The Square food hall located next to a bar and a…read morefancier sit-down restaurant, Casa Teresa. Most people were dressed in professional clothing (seems like a popular post-work happy hour spot), but my friend and I showed up in athleisure and open-toed shoes (like silicone slides). We wanted tacos this past Tuesday, and this Taqueria Xochi location was the most convenient. It was also Cinco de Mayo, so maybe we were being a bit performative (I'm joking). Many online reviews say this location is expensive in particular, and indeed it was. With the happy hour pricing (yes, HAPPY HOUR), I paid over $31 for three al pastor tacos and Margherita after tax and tip. However, the worst offense is how long we had to wait for food. The line to order was pretty long (~10 minutes), but I waited 30 minutes for my food and my friend waited close to 55. There was only one employee cooking/making the food and two others assembling food and making drinks. All three were clearly doing their best, to be clear, but the wait was too long. HH TACO AL PASTOR - 5 + normally, this is $6 per taco The tortillas were dry and stale, which is better than greasy and soggy, I guess. The al pastor was quite flavorful and well-seasoned. Overall, pretty disappointing since the tortilla is half of the taco. HH MARGHERITA - 10 This was literally an 8 oz. clear plastic cup with 90% ice and 10% liquid. I cannot believe this was $10 and "happy hour" pricing. It was incredibly strong, so if you're looking to get the buzz quick, this is your drink because it was not tasty whatsoever. However, I'd argue that it would be cheaper and equally effective to down a shot of tequila. I finished my food before my friend got his. He got a side of tortilla and morita salsa for us to share, which was lightly spicy and smoky. Quite delicious, but we agreed there was not enough dip for the chips. Overall, this Taqueria Xochi was a miss for us in terms of food quality, service, and pricing. I'm open to trying a different location (three others in the DMV) to see if the experience is any better!

This is a solid taco spot in The Square food hall. I've ordered delivery from another location…read morebefore, so I wanted to give this location a shot during my lunch break recently. Orders are placed on the kiosk and the staff is available to answer any questions. The tacos were ready pretty quickly. There's plenty of seating near the taco stand plus throughout the food hall. The Shroom Adobada taco was super flavorful! It was my favorite of the three. Definitely one of the best mushrooms tacos I've have in DC. The chorizo taco was also pretty good and had just enough spice to it. The tinga taco was good, but probably my least favorite out of the three. I think it was a bit on higher price side for lunch, but I'll definitely be returning to check out happy hour.

Go support your local business! It's hard when there's a Starbucks nearby, but I came here…read morespontaneously and wanted something sweet yet cold. I got the caramel frappe for a reasonable price. The employee was super fast taking my order and handing my drink right after. Indoors, there's plenty of seating and lots of to go options to grab. I would consider going here more!

I stopped by one morning and ordered a bacon , egg sandwich on wheat toast for about $5. You cannot…read morebeat their prices they sell breakfast platters also. It's very convenient and fast. The place is clean and spacious. They have tables and chairs it's a big enough place for you to sit down and eat. I believe the hours are 6am-3pm. They also sell sandwiches. I asked for a menu but was told they don't have menu due to their prices changing, I did take a picture of their menu. I will definitely return.

Dropped in for lunch during break. I was in the area for a business meeting and didn't want to eat…read moreat the hotel restaurant so wandered until I found this spot. Glad I did! Great selection of sandwiches and made to order hot dishes! I grabbed the Bulgogi plate! It was delicious! The place was quite busy but I didn't have to wait long for my food. Folks were friendly and food came out hot and as ordered. There is indoor seating and looked like might some limited outdoor seating during warmer weather too. Definitely would come back!

Service was fast. My sandwich was made before I got to the cash register so I was in and out quick…read moreeven with a line. I ordered an Italian sub and it was delicious. Portion size is decent. Not huge but I'm not disappointed.