I don't know if Los Caballeros qualifies as a hole-in-the-wall establishment, but it certainly exceeded my expectations. I will admit that I am not always a big fan of Mexican food. However, I had a rare craving and Los Cabelleros exceeded my expectations. I am from DC, so I am not an expert on Mexican, but everything here feels authentic. We enjoyed the chips and salsa, quesadilla, queso, steak flautas, and mango drink. I wanted to get the churros so bad, but we were too full. So, we'll get them the next time. The service was friendly and informal. I wouldn't change a thing. Maybe I like Mexican afterall and just hadn't experienced authenticity. Either way, if I ever have a craving or have guests in town that want Mexican, this will be my go to spot. read more

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A nice evening out ruined by shady characters and business practices. Beware of tourist trap activities! The Server added an automatic 30% tip and explained it was "management settings" on the point of sales machine. I'm sure it is often overlooked by unassuming victims. When approached and questioned the tip was added and then additionally taxed. The Server asked where are you from; as if that mattered when the customer is being ripped off. Horrible and untrustworthy tactics and individuals. NONALCOHOLIC DRINKS WERE CHARGED AS ALCOHILIC DRINKS. Utter crooks. Food - Well spiced and flavorful. Decent selection to include vegitarian options. Service- left much to be desired. Server was unenthusiastic to say the least. Every aspect of the experience lacked tremendously. Server was impatient and seemed bothered that he had to do any work besides being on his phone and watching the TV in the background; he mess up drinks, and when the food finally arrived he plated incorrectly and got an attitude when addressed in a calm manner. Ambience - slow. Not in a good way. Operations were at best lax and uncaring. Charged for a large party with only 3 people in attendance as a means to hike the overall bill. read more

Chili rilleno was a complete disappointment. It was all batter and no chile or cheese to be found. They added an automatic 20% tip for a party of 4, we feel the tip should be based on the service received. The waiter came once to take our order, to deliver the food, to take away our plates and give us the check. No refills, no check ups. That said the portions were generous. read more

I liked the plantains, and the queso wasn't bad! But the chips were super greasy and the steak tacos weren't good. I did get it delivered so maybe better in person! read more

Los Caballeros - Plantains - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came to Los Caballeros for a quick bite after walking around DC. Walking in, the worker was very kind, and welcoming. He sat us down right away, and accommodated our big party. Also, the decor around the restaurant was very nice. They had a lot of neon signs and it was very mexican themed with a lot of sayings. The food itself was just okay. I ordered the flautas, but they just weren't the best to me. If you're looking for authentic mexican food, this is not the place, but if you don't really care for authentic mexican taste it's okay for a quick bite. I also ordered a michelada which was pretty tasty, a little spicy but tasty. Overall a nice restaurant with good staff and good decor. If you don't care too much for that authentic mexican taste it's okay, but if you want authentic mexican taste/food i'd definitely look elsewhere. Thank you to the staff for the great service. read more

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Pretty good tacos, the green salsa with the Mexican street tacos was pretty good. I had lower expectations given the tourist area but did not disappoint. My son had the tacos Al carbon and he enjoyed how loaded they were read more

Los Caballeros - Mexican street tacos (3) and tacos Al carbon in background with margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a great local spot that tastes like the Mexican food in LA. I can appreciate how the servers were attentive to what I wanted to order. They recommended margs + HH nachos/quesadillas. I definitely tasted the alcohol in the margs, and I will definitely go back again just for the margs (which means a lot for me as I don't drink that much) Indoors, this place has limited seating. When I went, I could tell most people were DC locals and not tourists. I would definitely go back read more

Los Caballeros - Nachos and Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food and service was horrible. They charged us 133.00 for a meal that added up to 98.00. When questioned they didn't say anything, just brought the bill back worth the correct price. The waiter didn't talk at all, just grunted. read more

A group of friends and I came here on a whim Saturday morning and this will absolutely become part of our restaurant rotation in D.C. Food was incredible. We got burritos, chimichangas, chicken tacos and all cleaned our plates. The steak burritos and chimichangas were the highlight because the meat was so so tender and flavorful. The ambiance was amazing too and the staff was so attentive and lovely! The Margaritas and Pina Coladas were so delicious and well priced. The happy hour deals and bottomless brunch are absolutely worth checking out too! read more

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Solid Tex Mex spot on Cap Hill. They have daily specials/deals including all day happy hour on Wednesdays which is when we visited. We were able to get a table for 4 but just barely - the place was packed! Even with the crowd though, service was quick and friendly. The chips and salsa were good as was my chicken chimichanga which also came with rice, beans, lettuce, pico, guac, and sour cream. As noted in their menu, their chimichangas are lightly fried rather than deep fried but it was still good and probably better for me right? read more

Los Caballeros - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great spot! One of my Hg's go to spots. Great, authentic food. Vibes are chill and the guys working there are great. Definitely would recommend the street tacos with the refried beans and rice! The corn tortillas were perfectly charred. All veggies and salsa tasted fresh and delicious!! Oh and super boozy frozen margaritas!!! Nice bonus. 10/10 read more

I came here with a group for dinner and we had a great time! The service was friendly and quick. I think they did miss making one of our entrees but they corrected so quickly it was hardly noticeable. We all enjoyed our food and drinks! read more

Los Caballeros - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pretty standard Mexican place right next to the Capital and Library of Congress. The inside is bigger than you'd expect with a large dining space in the basement and a main dining space above. Just like anywhere else, they start you off with chips and salsa. The chips were fine and the salsa had a good kick. The menu is really extensive with a long list of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, and more. I got the chimichanga and really liked it. It was a heaping portion that was really good. I was disappointed with the tiny queso appetizer that came in a really small bowl. We were expecting something more fit to share. read more

Los Caballeros - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here after SCOTUS arguments and a full out hunger after missing lunch. The place had a 4.4 score, so I trusted it. It did not disappoint. I had the combo plate with chicken enchilada and chile relleno. The rice, beans, and main were fantastic. The chips pretty average. (I like them saltier, but that's just me.) The salsa had a good bite. The marg was good. I shall return with an Hispanic friend. (I do not usually bring Hispanic friends to a Hispanic restaurant unless it's really good!) Small place, great (FAST!) service! read more

Los Caballeros - Combo plate #5 with chicken enchilada and chile relleno with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let me say up front, I would highly recommend Los Caballeros! My wife and I spent Valentine's Day in DC and we really hadn't decided on a place to eat. My go to in a situation like that is Yelp. I looked for restaurants near us and, after some discussion, we chose Los Caballeros based on the previous reviews. Those reviews were spot on! Great food! My wife had the crispy tacos with a margarita. She loved it! I had the steak burrito & a coke (I'm driving!). The refried beans had some melted cheese on top (being originally from Wisconsin, that's a plus!) and the steak inside the burrito was well seasoned, which was a pleasant surprise as some places I've been cut that corner and the other places meat is bland. The restaurant is small but I did see a second seating area in the lower level that wasn't being used at the time. When we arrived, the main level was full of customers (a good sign) but it didn't feel crowded. The ambience was nice, the waiters were friendly and our food was brought to us very quickly! That may indicate the food we pre-prepared and then warmed up, but I'll say again both my wife and I loved the food! If it's being rewarmed, they're doing it right. If you're in that area of DC and looking for a place to eat, I would highly recommend Los Caballeros! read more

Not bad. We were visiting D.C. and craving some good Mexican food. Being from Texas we were sure we were taking a risk in finding something decent. But this place was about what we were looking for. Not great, but it hit the spot for what we were craving. Chips and salsa were good and that makes to breaks a Mexican food place for me. Only weird thing was the bathroom. You have to go down this staircase and through another room, but whatever. If in the area again though, would probably try to find a tad better ambience. read more

worst food experience we had here in the US. wauw it was bad! The food, the service, the coke tasted if chlorine and we said it to the waiter and return them, they still charged us. read more

Terrible and horribly overpriced. Gross fried food and our refried beans had gone bad and were sour.

YOU CAN TASTE THE LOVE!!! Flavors....temperature.....seasoning.... 1000 outta 10....!!!! I want to gatekeep, but, we NEED to overcrowd places like this! Thanks for the shots! We will be back! read more

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The best Mexican food we've ever had. Husband had the steak burrito, and I had cheese quesadillas. Both came with refried beans and rice, and we also added sour cream and Guacamole. Excellent. Their Cadillac margaritas were also great. Service was wonderful. We walked from our hotel, so don't know about ease of parking. read more

What a great little find in DC!! Excellent service from the two guys running the place! Super friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Delicious food! The parillada was amazing. The beans and rice, tasty. Super clean place as well. I put my bag on the ground next to me and I couldn't believe how clean the floor was. This place and people brightened our day! read more

Los Caballeros - Wowzers!! - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was given cold. The customer service was just as bad as how the food tasted. Crunchy, cold rice, stale chicken. Chips were also cold. Like what? The place wasn't even busy. How did we not get warm food AT LEAST. Gave us an attitude, which probably explains why they have a low star rating and no customers. Don't come eat here. read more

Great authentic food and great customer service. I really recommend it. I will definitely come back.

Reviewed by Texans: this is a solid Tex-Mex spot. The cheese enchiladas have tomatillo sauce, which was delicious. Highly recommend!! Good vibes inside the restaurant: the decorations and music make it feel authentic. Jose was an excellent server. read more

Los Caballeros - Cheese Cheese Enchilada, margarita, Beef Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Met a friend here after seeing the establishment on social media. The videos online portrayed a lot of energy that we did not experience during our visit. Came on Taco Tuesday, hoping for some specials but there was only happy hour. Their happy hour is only drinks, no food. This was a bummer. When we went in, we were only people in the establishment. Somehow, the service was still slow. The food was pretty good and the margaritas were too. read more

Los Caballeros - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this place. The service is always incredible and I often come alone or with friends. I've enjoyed everything I've had here, with my favorite being the chicken burrito. Margs are perfect. It's authentic and warm-- you'd think it had been here forever. read more

Los Caballeros - Shredded Chicken Burrito, Queso Dip - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Last night we went to Los Caballeros with a party of 5. The environment was very welcoming. The staff was very communicative when letting us know it'll be a few minutes before seating. They were urgent to clean up the table before us. The food was tasteful, my wife got steak carbon and loved it. We all got different drinks and they were well mixed. We will definitely revisit when in the area. read more

Los Caballeros - the front of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Poor experience. We are visiting and wanted good mexican food. This place had great reviews so we walked 2 miles to arrive at 8:25. Website and internet say they are open until 10. Neon sign outside says they are open until 10. They wanted to close early apparently so the waiter said they were about to close and that all the posted signs were "wrong". We said ok, we had a to go order for soup so should we order that with our food or at the end? He said he would put it in with the food. Fast forward 30 minutes and we have been sipping beer and chips/salsa and dude walks up with a to go bag with all our stuff. Nachos were actually cold so they had been sitting on those a while. I asked why he made the whole order to go. His response was that I had said everything was to go and what I said wasn't clear/confusing. Thats a load of crap, they kicked us and everyone out and within 60 seconds of us walking out the employees all left. Lazy, lying and cold food. Your experience may vary. FYI, microwaved nachos later werent good. Shocker! read more

First trip to this place. We loved it! Friendly, attentive service and convenient Capitol Hill location. The chips and salsa were excellent, and the chicken flautas were even better! Prices were excellent for DC! We'll be back. Thanks, Cabelleros! read more

Steak tacos Al carbon are fantastic. Mexican style with carnitas, that green salsa rocks! A solid marg, good Pacifico, good service.

Great chips and salsa. enjoyed a chicken burrito and steak tacos, both amazing. Fast and friendly service.

Great, affordable spot in the neighborhood. Staff is super friendly. Had the steak burrito and it's the best deal in town. If you have a hankering for Mexican food I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

This food was incredibly tasty, and the customer service was outstanding. Their chips and salsa are simply the best--it's so flavorful that I could enjoy the salsa with anything! The whole experience felt like stepping into an authentic restaurant.e read more

Little hole in the wall with some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Shredded Chicken Enchiladas and grilled chicken quesadillas were both excellent. Lovely server and service. read more

It is hard to find good Mexican food on the east coast but this hit the spot. Food and service were great!

Went the other night with my family. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The food was simply amazing. Chris recommended the Salmon Cancun which is an absolute must try. The passion fruit margarita is a great drink. read more

Los Caballeros - Salmon Cancun - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Recently opened 11 December 2023 in the old La Lomita Dos location. Excellent Tex Mex food and drinks. Simple 2 page laminated food menu and the back page is drinks. Excellent food service and still has the coldest beer on the Hill; excellent margaritas. They have revamped the look and ambiance of the dining room and the downstairs is a lot brighter and cleaner. Both restrooms have had a significant makeover. Check out the photos on the wall of the 3 hombres (owners) and you will see Cris - the one with the beard. Highly recommend. read more

Dry chips, tasteless but still spicy salsa, bland throughout. Just a struggle to enjoy.

This was one of my favorite Mexican places! It tasted like home and it made me happy. Most of the places I like, but I loved this place! It was also very affordable and the service was outstanding and it was real Mexican food. read more

My friend and I came in for dinner tonight and it was great! We both got the Mariposa drink (rum, orange juice, pinapple juice, and strawberry) and chimichangas (steak for her and veggie for me). We loved our drinks and entrees. Service was great and the owner is very friendly and engaging. He check on us multiple times and gave us a few freebies to try, including tequila he infuses in the restaurant. It's great to have a Mexican spot on the Hill again - I'll definitely be back! read more