It was very enjoyable scarfing down two chili cheese with relish hotdogs here while waiting for my…read morewife, my bestie, and their boo. We all enjoyed the hotdogs. It was $24 for my wife and I's order of 3 hotdogs, one Arizona tea and one air heads.

In the shadow of the monuments, where the Mall's chaos and overpriced carts scream tourist trap,…read moreSami's Hot Dog Cart (800 Independence Ave SW, or sneak to 801 C Street SW) stands quiet and honest over a thousand 5-star raves don't lie. For a few bucks, you get a snappy all-beef dog grilled crisp and juicy, steamed bun hugging it just right, fresh onions snapping, homemade chili that's meaty and secret-spiced if you want it. No fuss, no fifty-dollar nonsense just pure, quick American street food that hits when you're hustling between memorials on a scorcher or a freeze. Sami (or his son) slings 'em fast with real warmth, no bullshit, turning a 30-year-old family spot into the Mall's undisputed king. Grab it, eat standing, feel alive, and move on. Must-try. Period.

Tried their empanadas (Beef and spinach with cheese) which were super good but I saw the options…read morefor meat lovers that included chorizo. The flavor wasn't there, it was super bland. I tried to ask for more seasoning or if I could exchange the empanada but I wasn't able to. It really sucked paying $8 for an empanada I couldn't eat but my friends were able to enjoy the good ones!!

Two thumbs up for churros!…read more Alexa's is a part of our holiday tradition in DC now. We love coming here every year. We got two plain churros and they were so good we came back the next day to get two more. Over the course of our trips we had three plain and one chocolate. Everything was delicious!

Too delicious. Tried it first at Union Station. They were absolutely cute and very tasty. Highly…read morerecommend!

Love checking them out at Easter Market, I always go for a chai latte and it's one of the best I've…read morehad. Service is super speedy and they are often juggling tons of people at one time. I'd love to check out their brick and mortar one day.

We were in Eastern Market and decided to get some food. Since it was still morning, I decided to…read moreget a vegetarian breakfast burrito. The burrito was massive and was packed with veggies. They had some nice flavorful sauce as well. We shared a single burrito and it kept us satisfied. I've been here before and definitely plan on coming back more.

I come to Eastern Market solely for this place! Their breakfast burritos are absolutely…read moreamazing--packed with flavor, always fresh, and super satisfying. It's the perfect start to my morning whenever I'm in the area. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the quality never disappoints."

I love Pinch Dumplings. I typically get them at the Dupont Circle Farmers Market. I've tried a…read morevariety of flavors, and my favorite is the standard pork and cabbage. I had a vegetable version recently that was super flavorful as well. I prefer the fried version and I like the dipping sauce. The fact that you can mix and match flavors is much appreciated.

I'm going on probably three food events now where I always end up "trying" Pinch Dumplings. They…read morereally never disappoint and always leave me wanting another. I've tried all three standard (steamed) dumpling flavors: the pork and cabbage, beef and onion, and cabbage and carrots, and really like all three. My personal favorite is the cabbage and carrot because it feels lighter and generally more fresh because of all of the vegetables (and I like to imagine I'm somewhat healthy). However, I don't think you can go wrong any of them. They're cooked and stuffed perfectly - just the right amount of filling - and topped with a sort of sweet sauce (maybe made with teriyaki and soy sauce, but I still haven't nailed down what all is in it). The prices are good and the service has always been great. Definitely try this place if you're looking for just generally good dumplings, or if you've never had them before and want a solid place to try them.

Finally visited after driving past for years (always wrong time or in a hurry). Located at a busy…read moreintersection, but has plenty of parking. Friendly Staff from Cashier to the Grill, interactive and helpful. Reasonable price and service was fast. No frills, old school type of spot that could probably use some love, but the look is part of the vibe. Some seating on the side (picnic type tables) where we enjoyed our lunch on a beautiful day with another customer. The 1/2 Smoke is legit, I liked the hotdog, wife did not. We ended up getting an additional 1/2 Smoke with everything. The Fries & Onion Rings complemented the 1/2 Smoke. Definitely will be back !!!

This is another establishment that I had gone by many times over the years but didn't stop at until…read morevery recently. Located in beautiful downtown Shirlington, it's definitely a working class joint. I ordered a cheeseburger and, bottom line, it was excellent. Certainly better than at the national burger chains. Weenie Beenie is a walk up and order place. There's no inside seating nor a drive- thru. Ordering is really casual, maybe to the point of being a tad offputting. What I'm saying is that the person at the window will have you place your order verbally with him. He does not ring you up nor give you a number. You kinda wonder if the order is gonna be filled. But it is filled, and rather quickly. Weenie Beenie takes both cash and cards. Yeah, I'd likely come back for another burger. They have various other sandwiches, including breakfast and cold cut sandwiches. But kinda odd, right now Weenie Beenie's online menu only shows breakfast sandwiches and a Philly Steak and Cheese. Trust me, they really do have burgers.

char bar kosher grill at nats park , near section 138. I ordered delicious hot dog with suarkraut,…read moreketchup, mustard, thousand island. and great price too! even though its kosher, it was same price or cheaper than other hot dogs in the stadium !

Wonderful and unique work, and the taste is absolutely delicious--especially the cinnamon flavor…read morewith ice cream. The baked goods are distinctive, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming.

fun atmosphere and good deserts:) the staff are passionate and made sure we were happy. our kids…read moreloved it.

My Friendly, Neighborhood Food Stand…read more ****************************************** This is one of the ubiquitous food carts one sees throughout the city. The "staff" are friendly and they don't gouge you on prices. 35 cents for one of the old-school 5-stick packs of gum. Great-looking fresh fruit every morning. 50 cents for a banana and 75 cents for beautiful apples and oranges. Better quality than my local grocery store. Always happy to break a 20-dollar bill if that''s all I have. I hope they don't move. Will eventually try one of their hot dogs.

A hidden gem in the parking lot of Home Depot…read more If you want to try something different and very fresh for a food truck type of atmosphere, this is it. The menu is not your typical hot dog stand as you can get burgers, cheesesteaks, and a variety of sides and other items. Depending on when you stop by, there could be a line and the food is made fresh, so the wait might be longer than expected. However, the food is really good. I plan to stop by again soon to try other menu items.

Easily influenced by TikTok, I came across Marky's Munchery and realized this local spot was so…read moreclose to me that I had to try it. We ordered two burgers -- the classic smash burger (lettuce, tomato, mayo, and cheese) and the BBQ bacon burger (grilled onions, bacon, and BBQ sauce) -- along with their famous cheesesteak combo. The cheesesteak came loaded with lettuce, jalapeños, tomato, and steak infused with peppers and onions, topped with Marky's-style cheese, plus seasoned fries and a soda. Everything was absolutely delicious, and I can't recommend this place enough -- especially knowing they're part of our local community. I've walked past this gem so many times without realizing what I was missing! It's tucked away in the Home Depot parking lot on Little River Turnpike, so don't sleep on it. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the entire menu.