Used to go here all the time when I lived in Tenleytown. Their Al pastor and garlic rice are AHMAZING. Mouth is watering thinking about this tbh. If you go though you HAVE to get their tres leches. WOW amazes me. I miss this place. Ohhhh service is great and the owners always made me feel so welcome and remembered! read more

Birria tacos: Pretty good overall (3 total) but the consome was bland IMO. Enchilada w/ chicken: It came out cold but was eaten. Good flavor and big portion. Steak tacos: These were enjoyed and the rice & beans were tasty. Chips and salsa trio: Tricolor chips which is a nice touch. The green salad was my favorite. There is a chili crisp "salsa" that is very similar to Chinese chili crisp sauce. This was unexpected and interesting, but I prefer the classic green salsa. Churros: Crispy, fluffy, and sweet. These were really good. The chocolate sauce really enhanced the experience as well. We also really enjoyed our spicy palomas, draft beers, and G&T's. Out server was very nice and attentive. read more

Ran in for a quick Cinco de Mayo margarita and some tacos tonight. Everyone was very friendly even though it was a very busy night and my margarita (passion fruit) was fantastic. My quesobirria tacos were just ok though. I'll try something else next time. read more

Muchas Gracias - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We gor the salsa trio, fish tacos, steak tacos and the children's bowls. The steak meat was deliciously tender and the fish tacos' had a nice slaw that added a nice counterpoint to the heavier fish, rice and beans. We also ordered a couple of drinks. The meal was a bit pricey given the portions, and everyone agreed that we wojdlthvt have walked away satisfactorily full on the entrees alone. The place is small, but has outdoor seating both in front and in back. read more

Muchas Gracias - Steak tacos - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Not bad, but definitely some room for improvement. I went here for a date night with my wife and was excited to try it. Their menu looked awesome on paper and I had walked by a few times and always noticed a decent crowd inside. The drinks and food were definitely on the pricier side for Mexican food, and the steak tacos were under-seasoned and seemed to be on store-bought corn tortillas. My partner had the whole fish, which she said was quite good, so maybe the steak tacos were not representative of the quality of the rest of their menu. Overall, a decent place to check out but nothing special, especially when compared to other Mexican or Latin restaurants at the same price point. read more

Muchas Gracias - Passionfruit mezcal margarita - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The restaurant is quaint and seems like a mom and pop kind of place. The food seemed very authentic and tasted good. The salsa that came with the chips however was a little bland for me. But the steak tacos and the dish my husband got were good. read more

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I came here for a date and it was a great little spot! Not crowded early on a Thursday but filled up later. Our server was very attentive and everything came out quick. I ordered the shrimp and pineapple tacos and they were really great! Perfect level of spice and very flavorful. I have to rave about the rice and beans - genuinely the best beans i've ever had at a Mexican place?? They were blended smooth and so delicious. I had a spicy margarita with dinner that was perfect as well. I would definitely come back here! read more

Muchas Gracias - Camarones tacos - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really cute intimate spot for Mexican food. Coming fron Southern California I have been wanting Mexican food, and while it isn't like home, it satisfied the craving. Passion fruit Margarita was the star of the meal. For dinner I had potato flautas and steak tacos, both were good. Salsas were delicious, but the chips seemed store bought and didn't taste like traditional chips. You also had to pay for the chips, which I don't love. Service was good, and overall I would recommend for a tasty meal. read more

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The food here is pretty good and we loved sitting on the patio on a nice Sunday day. This is a small space but the food taste is mighty! The trio salsa was addictive and they did fabulous with the fish tacos. Service was good and the vibe was calm and cute for a day date. read more

Muchas Gracias - Salsas Trio - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The quality of food alone should make you come here. Their service is the second reason you should come, as they're extremely efficient & friendly. Loved their decor. It has a warm style to it with Mexican touches you'd expect with hanging lanterns & terracotta plants throughout the space which makes it very calm & inviting. It is small & intimate, I would not recommend this for groups larger than 4 people. I had their passionfruit margarita which was so delicious, my husband almost drank it all (he's not into drinks like that but clearly made an exception here). I had their steak tacos which were marinated perfectly & were so tender. My husband had their Mexican fajita which was one of the best things I'd sampled. It is not your typical Tex-Mex American style, it's much better. It had so much flavor with a Smokey finish I almost ordered another one for us to take home. We were so full we didn't make space for dessert, but from the looks of things we missed out on that because what they were serving to all of the other restaurant goers looks delectable. I can't wait to come back & try their ceviche among other dishes that looked so good. read more

So glad we found this place! The fish tacos and whole grilled branzino were great. Chips and guacamole and guajillo dip were awesome too, and we highly recommend the churros. Great service too. Awesome spot. read more

I just love it here. The restaurant is small but very cute. The staff is super nice especially bartender Jose. They have a well stocked bar with good quality tequila, mezcal and some interesting liquors I've never seen before. The menu is not very large but everything in it is delicious. Their plantains are the best I've ever had. I will come back again and again! read more

My wife and I ordered from here on DoorDash for Day of the Dead and we really loved the Family Taco Guisado platter we also got with Baja Fish and Guacamole. Everything was delicious and fun to make and the Tres Leches was amazing too! We look forward to ordering from and/or dining in here in the future. read more

Muchas Gracias - Tres Leches - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got the Texas burrito!! The best!!! Please try if you're unsure on what to get! I just realized didn't even use my sauce lol .....YES IT WAS THAT DELICIOUS!!! 10/10 read more

I visited Muchas Gracias with a friend after work one day and was very happy with my experience. First off, the margaritas are fresh, well balanced and sooo good. I liked them so much I ended up having 3! I also got their spicy rim on the glass and it was so well decorated and so tasty. I loved it! For food, I had their guac which hit the spot! I also had their burrito with short rib birria. This is typically a lunch item but they kindly let me order it for dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and the good customer service. When I arrived, my party had the place to ourselves but by the time we left, every table was filled. The restaurant is pretty small but packs a good amount of tables. There's also a parking lot in the back so you don't have to worry about parking. I do recommend visiting! Enjoy! read more

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Everything is always outstanding. Could eat here every week. Recently the Branzino, and we served it to 16 friends and colleagues who loved it ! read more

Just so solidly good. Everything was delicious. It's such a neighborhood spot. I actually didn't realize until I was done with my meal that it's affiliated with Buck's, which is only a plus. They've redone the patio and it's now an adorable outdoor dining spot. Highly recommend! read more

Muchas Gracias - Hoja santa flan - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Loved it. Mexican cuisine with a bit of a flair, cozy place with not a lot of seating but what's there works well. Super duper cocktails! Love the salsas with the chips, not your typical salsas so that was fun. Loved the chicken mole enchiladas, simple but really good. You gotta try the plantains, they are sweet plantains served with a crema sauce and some sort of chocolate-y sauce, not really mole but super good, the combo of it all was awesome and different. The fish tacos were good but a bit boring, needed something more jazzy in my opinion, still good though! Loved the mushrooms & cactus served with the fundido. Everything was just really great, I totally recommend coming here just for the cocktails but also for a relaxed dinner atmosphere with upscale food. Prob not a great spot for very little kids because it's such tight seating, no room to do anything, but ok for a little bit older. Bathroom was very clean too! read more

We are not Mexican and we also know that Mexicans don't really celebrate cinco de mayo. But we wanted to go out on a date night and it was May 5th so why not Mexican. Anyway a Mexican friend of ours recommended this place, but we could not get reservations on line or when we called. We finally decided on another restaurant, but on our way decided to swing by and see if there was any walk-in available. Sure enough we got in. The place is tiny inside with some additional tables out front and in the back parking lot. The place is decorated very basic. However the food was fantastic. Everything was of course gluten free. The guacamole was fresh and delicious and the chips were also thin, fresh and made in-house. We then ordered a chard sweet potato which came with tortillas, a mole dip, and another one that I am not sure what it was but had a little spice to it. the mole was the standout here, but the dish as a whole was awesome. We then shared the enchilada special which again was just great. And finally finished with the Grilled sunfish tacos. I had never had sunfish and this was just wonderful. Of course we had some margaritas to compliment our meal. When it comes to Mexican food, this is the best of what we have seen in DC in a while. Nothing fancy or high end, but solid authentic Mexican food done well. read more

Muchas Gracias - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very disappointing. Service was good, but that is all. food was less than inspiring. Menu said one thing, but did not deliver what it had promised. there were three of us, all agreed with my assessment. Also, way over priced for what you get. Will definitely not come back for a second time. read more

I enjoy the ambience and the service at Muchas Gracias (have been several times.) Unfortunately, they have removed the front outdoor seating, which was part of the charm. I do not think I will be returning, however, because of the price. The food is decent and I enjoy their margaritas. But yesterday, I paid over $100 (including 20% tip) for two entrees (mole and shrimp tacos), a $12 basket of chips and salsa (with clearly store-bought chips) and two sodas. The prices seem a bit steep in comparison to the quality of the food. Might return for margs or drinks again but will not be dining. read more

Really delicious food, everything is so good! The birria tacos are a standout, but I also loved the enchiladas. Great neighborhood spot!

I regret that I had a bad experience with customer service at Muchas Gracias. I love supporting local/small businesses, especially those with values that align to mine. The bad service I experienced at Muchas Gracias was disappointing and a huge let down. My significant other called the restaurant to verify protocol (no restaurant service at lunchtime as of 5/7/21) and was told to put an online order in for pick up and to note that we were sitting in the back seating area/back patio. The receipt also provided instructions to pick up online orders at the back patio. So we waited and waited. No one ever came out. We called at the time that our order was estimated to be ready, and the individual who answered the phone was abrupt and rude, said he's working on it, and hung up without a chance to communicate further. We further waited and waited nearly 20 mins and no one came out back with our order. My SO finally walked around to the front of the restaurant and asked about our order at which point the staff member working, same guy that answered the phone was nonchalant and said that our order was sitting there waiting for us. It was incredibly frustrating. By the time we actually got the food, it was cold. The food was okay but probably would've been better actually hot! - Short rib birria taco: Good and tender but SUPER greasy. My taco was full of grease that just dripped everywhere. - Hongos y Nopales/Mushroom Cactus taco: Good vegetarian option. - Charred Sweet Potato: I liked this one the most because of the flavor of the sweet potato, but I almost would've enjoyed it more as a side without the taco because it was a bit plain/dry/needed a tad bit more sauce. - Chips & Salsa: need more salsa! Chips were plain/needed salt! The Bobby Loves Mango cocktail was super tasty. Maybe I'll come back when restaurant service fully resumes, but honestly the bad service was a huge turnoff. Way more other places to try before I come back here. read more

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It's amazing how much Muchas Gracias has packed into its narrow dining room. The restaurant was fully booked on an early Saturday evening. It has a small bar area, a long dining room, and outdoor seating in a back patio. While the restaurant was crowded, the food and service were superb. The restaurant elevates Mexican cuisine that feels both familiar and yet unexpected. We tried the crab avocado salad (loved it), grilled steak, and enchiladas with mole. All dishes were delicious and the margarita was also a hit. Needless to say, reservations are recommended. read more

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No gracias. Pros: the outdoor area is cute and they had a Mariachi band, which was a nice touch. The people who work there are very nice. Cons: the food. There is no need (and dare I even say a sin) to put dill in guacamole. The salsas were mediocre. The quesa birria wasn't bad--the short rib was cooked really well and was very tender (probably a 3.8/5), but it's not as good as other restaurants, like Cielo Rojo. The kids' cheese quesadilla was just sad looking, with no color whatsoever on the tortilla. The margarita was mediocre as well; the salt on the rim was better tasting than the drink itself. It's an okay place and probably good enough for the folks who live within walking distance, but I wouldn't cross town for this. I'd give this a 3.5/5 overall. read more

Yummy in my tummy! The food was outstanding and the service was great as well. Will be back for more

Great food. Interesting variety. Not the usual refried beans and calories. But what really struck me was the interior design and atmosphere. Fresh flowers on every table!! The bar area was well designed. read more

Was inspired to log back into yelp just to drop a 5 star. Spicy marg 10/10, tres leches 10/10, aguachile 10/10, plantain 10/10, service 10/10, bartender 10/10, ambiance 10/10 basically perfect - I highly recommend will be bringing my parents here next time they visit if that means anything to y'all read more

Muchas Gracias - Aguachile - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Outstanding! Started off a little rough when I asked to sit outside in the front and was shuffled to outside rear even though all the tables in the front but one was vacant and it was early, 530. Such is the life of a single diner. My waiter though saved the day and was very attentive and helpful. Enjoyed the taco platter and a couple of spicy margaritas. The presentation was excellent and the food was truly amazing. Everything was cooked to perfection and the tortillas were absolutely Devine. It is a small restaurant but enough seating in front, rear and inside to accommodate most parties. I can say without reservation that this is the best "Mexican" food I have had in the DC area and the margarita was also excellent. My new go to restaurant for Mexican read more

Muchas Gracias - Carnitas Chihuahua Taco Platter Carnitas - build it yourself - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Love the carnitas and al pastor tacos. Love the lettuce wrap option and the happy hour. Seasonal watermelon margarita was refreshing and very well balanced. Great staff. Loved then indoor and outdoor vibes overall. Excellent but a little pricey read more

The Ceviche was outstanding. Afterwards my wife had the Blue Crab and Avocado salad and gobbled it up, and my Queso Birria tacos were perfectly juicy and wonderfully spiced. I regret waiting so long to eat here despite living only 1/2 a mile away! We will be back after spreading the word! read more

Food is OK but I can't get over how much of a ripoff the chips and salsa are. I mean, really?

Randomly tried this spot on a Thursday night when in the area and the experience was surprisingly mediocre. The establishment itself is charming and cosy, but the food was lacking flavor. First the trio of salsas felt expensive for 2 salsas and a chili oil dip, and the chips were stale. Then the street corn plate was lacking flavor (odd considering the chunks of hot pepper scattered throughout) and tasted more like canned creamed corn than a spin on elote, The corn also came with another serving of stale chips. The queso fundito was decent but the chorizo texture was mushy and had little spice. The entree of chicken tinga tacos was just fine, with the most flavor of the night coming from the side of rice which, while flavored well, was gummy. Compared to other similar restaurants in the area, the food was bland enough that both my date and I didn't finish the meal. The service was just fine. For the price and the high ratings I was hoping for a better experience. read more

Quaint, and clean , friendly service for lunch. Excellent tortilla chips with 3 different types of salsa( ok for those that are spicy-shy). Had the sopes- and the steak taco platter. Will definitely return to try the pozele (soup) read more

I'm from California originally, so my standard for Mexican food is pretty high. I would say that Muchas Gracias is good, but nothing special. The service was pretty good. It's a very small restaurant, but it's cute inside. I came for brunch but I think lunch or dinner would be much better. read more

Muchas Gracias - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Like a few businesses along this strip- the staff seems indifferent toward ( in this case) black customers. It doesn't help when a waiter greets you with - " How you doing, man?" I foolishly stayed. Couldn't taste the food after the continued quiescent chill read more

A reluctant 4 stars. The taste of the food is really pretty good but the price is simply not worth it. Portion size is very small and price is high plus they add 22% automatically as a tip. I guess for a special night out, could be worth it but if you're hunkering for great Mexican food I would probably go down to 14th St. or out to the suburbs. read more

Small and fairly quiet, the food and drinks are reliably delicious and service is quick and friendly. I love Mexico, and this feels like a spot we could wander into there. Everything is super high quality. read more

Couldn't ask for more from this little hole in the wall place. They are covid safe with pick up only out front of the store. We didn't order a lot of dishes, but both items were excellent. We shared a salad that had honey roasted acorn squash, greens, crispy onion, burrata, pumpkin seed, in an orange sherry dressing. Just a beautiful blend of flavors and textures. Our entree was carnitas tacos. We chose flour tortillas. The pork was braised until if fell apart, and was flavored in a garlic fat broth, with a hint of citrus. Pickled onions came on the side. Do yourself a favor, and check them out. read more

Delicious food, prompt service and reasonable prices. A winning combination. Plus it's in the neighborhood.