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    3.7 (430 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials

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    Samantha G.

    To quote George C. "That was an f-ing great burger. But the worst service I've experienced." And that's a pretty good summary of this spot. We were hungry and didn't feel like walking anywhere, so we landed here as it happens to be very close to us. We were in the downstairs (I believe there's also an upstairs), which is a bar with stools and a handful of tables. It's a small space. Not exactly clean, not exactly dirty. Also not particularly comfortable either. We were seated and given menus. It seems like there were three people working. 1 bartender, 1 host/server, and 1 server/busser? The host/server, while polite, was not friendly - and was quite forgetful. Literally, could not remember our order when attempting to repeat it back to us prior to leaving to put it in. (What's so wrong with writing it down?) He then even came back to us and asked us if we would like to order drinks. Spoiler alert: We'd already ordered drinks from him. He'd just completely forgotten. We had buffalo wings, a burger, and fries. The buffalo wings were cooked great - a nice crisp to them. They were large and meaty. The buffalo sauce was really mild, though. And neither the ranch nor blue cheese dipping sauces were all that good. The burger was a total hit with George C. He kept talking about it for hours afterwards. The Old Bay fries were good. So in sum, good food, absolute crap service. (Oh, apparently, the politics of this place are also highly suspect and it's a fav of the worst of the worst Republicans.)

    Corn on the Cob
    Doug B.

    Thanks Adam, the bartender, for making this a great experience. His 5-star serve was a highlight. Nice spaces, good tvs, overall good atmosphere. Great sports bar spot to watch a game. Since moving, I hadn't visited. I had the corn on the cob app and the Big Apple Burger with sweet potato fries. It was an amazing meal. The corn on the cob definitely needs its own paragraph...wow. This wasn't just your dad's corn on the cob (happy Father's Day!). It was a crunchy kernel packed delicacy with chipotle powder, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Double wow. The burger and (sweet potato) fries were top notch. First, the bacon was solid, thick cuts. The burger was so juicy, veggies fresh, and bun had sesame! So good to the last bite. The fries had parmesan sprinkled on top. So good. Give them a try.

    Pat B.

    This is a local dive bar. Burgers were pretty good. Onion rings were disappointing - greasy and not very crispy. Beer good, Malbec disgusting. Seemed like there were lots of regulars at the bar. Normally a good sign but tonight the food was poor to average.

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    Anna W.

    Nice atmosphere and food, but there are bugs everywhere, scared about a health code violation

    This was in the window. Enter at your own risk .
    Maché C.

    There was a large water bug stuck in the window. I think they need to hire an exterminator.

    Firehouse burger
    Jim H.

    I've been here many times, and while this place isn't famous in any right their Chicago firehouse mango spicy burger is my favorite burger. I highly recommend it if it's the only thing you order. Service is good but it's a small bar so it maybe hard to find seats during prime times. I definitely will come back the next time I'm in the area.

    Catfish bites
    Rodger S.

    You can count on this place to have good burgers every time you go. Our recent visit was no exception. We started with the fried catfish bites. They were very good. We then both had the basic 6-ounce burger, Tom with American cheese & me with Monterey jack. Both medium rare. They were excellent. We also shared an order of fries, which were very good. The only flaw was that we were stuffed by the end of our meal!

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    Tasty regular bar bites, and drinks. More of a sports bar vibe and the owner there running the show. Busy little dive spot.

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    Amazing food. Down to earth bar. Great folks. Don't listen to the haters this is a wonderful neighborhood spot.

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    This is my favorite local bar. The owner, all the bartenders, and the regulars are all great people. I will definitely keep coming back.

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    Great burgers but highly recommend Danny's sweet potato fries. The best sweet potato fries I've ever had!

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    Good food, great atmosphere. If you're looking for a place to hang out before, after or during a game in DC this is your spot.

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    Best bar in DC. This is the only bar come in from Virginia because they have the best people.

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    Bartaco - Fish, steak, and chicken taco. Delicious!

    Bartaco

    4.3(51 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    First time ordering from Bartaco. Decided to go in and place a takeout order of two rice bowls,…read morechips and guacamole. The service was very friendly. The hostess greeted me and asked if I'd ever been to the restaurant before. She directed me to the back counter where I was able to review the menu and place my order. The server at this register was also very nice. I liked the texture of the rice bowls and everything was cooked well. However, the portions for everything were smaller than I expected for the price. Bartaco offers items with mushrooms, falafel, and cauliflower. However I think it would be great if they could offer something with tofu as there is not a protein option for vegans. The chips and guacamole were decent but nothing special. Interesting that the chips come as large pieces instead of as individual chips. I'd maybe stop in again if I was nearby but I'm not sure I'm eager to return.

    The patio is nice on those warmer days. Drinks, food, and people watching. I've been to many of…read morethese types of places in DC. Sophisticated tacos were good but smaller. My half of chicken was ok. Just grilled and needed lots more seasoning and maybe a side should come with it. The trio was good. The drinks I had weren't strong enough. They had just introduced the toast software so there were plenty of glitches but they more than made up for all of the problems. Much appreciated!

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    dLeña - Pork Belly** and Short Rib**

    dLeña

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    Came last night before a comedy show at the Capital One Arena and OMG...10/10 hands down I have no…read morenotes. We went in right as they opened, on a Friday at 5 pm, and there was already a line! The reservations were full, but we were offered a seat either at the bar or outside. Luckily it was a beautiful day so we took a seat outside. They started us off with a sweet hibiscus flavored juice as a palate cleanser which was super refreshing. The left side of the menu had appetizers and shareables, while the right side had entrees. We ordered the short rib tacos, pork belly, wagyu empanadas, and seafood enchiladas. Everything had a beautiful bright orange sauce on it and made it look like it would be spicy but it wasn't! I think it's their signature guajillo sauce and it was VERY good, super creamy. Seafood enchiladas: This was my fav. Might have been because it was extremely hungry and it was my first bite. Definitely best when eaten warm, as the cheese is gooiest and the seafood inside is hot. I wasn't sure how the salad was going to be but it added a perfect refreshing and acidity to balance out the creamy sauce. Wagyu empanadas: Much gooey-er and cheesier than expected, but also a hit! Came with a decent amount of beef inside. Comes with the orange sauce and a chimichurri, which I think was a good idea because given how cheesy and creamy the filling already was, the chimichurri was a nice balance as well. Pork belly: Melts as soon as you cut into it. The Asian in me low key wanted a giant bowl of rice with this so that I could soak up all the sauce and veggies. Pretty fatty so if you're not a fan of that you might not like this. Short rib tacos: These were loaded, not with meat but with tons of crunchy topping (maybe fried carrots?) Could have done with slightly less crunch but overall still good. The orange sauce on the bottom had a peanuty flavor which I thought added a unique kick. Also, we were surprised at how quickly the food came out. We were in and out in under an hour. Our server Rebecca was also extremely nice. Will def be back if in the area. Highly recommend all around!

    This rating is for the brunch and the brunch only... I have to be completely honest about this for…read moreanyone planning on going for brunch. The service was ok, we had to tell our server we weren't seeing him enough, there's a 2 hour limit and we weren't getting a chance to order more drinks. After that he kept the drinks coming. WARNING! You DO NOT get to choose what items you want from the ayce brunch menu, they bring every single dish out and they do it at a pace that you barely get a chance to enjoy anything. Every dish is loaded with fillers and barely any meat. Every dish has a similar flavor of chilli, lime and cilantro. I say this with the upmost respect to this restaurant, the only good thing about the brunch were the churros and they don't give you that until you're ready to leave. The chicken and waffles were almost good but the sauce on the chicken with the waffle just ruins it. The steak and eggs were ok and you only get a 1oz piece of steak. Birria tacos were just ok and the fish taco was ok. Everything else was not worth it. A lot of items went to waste. If we could've chose exactly what we wanted, it might have been better. This would also add to why the service did not start off well because our server gave us our first drink and left. After that, every item from the brunch menu were just getting dropped off by food runners. It became overwhelming. We didn't even have room on the table for all of that. Then we also had to ask for new plates because we did not want to mix the flavors of every dish. The drinks were also not good, I had margaritas for my drink of choice and they are so sour and filled with cheap tequila... respectfully for 70$ a person you're better off ordering à la carte. The restaurant is beautiful though, great for pictures and the food is colorful as well but the flavors are just not that good and you're ultimately paying for a bunch of food that you don't really even want nor enjoy. I really hope they adjust this because I heard it was 10x better in the past.

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    dLeña - Bathrooms

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    Salmon Zarandeado*

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    Chaia

    Chaia

    4.4(210 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown

    The handmade tortillas and vegetarian tacos are bursting with flavor in every bite! The tacos are…read morepeppered with spices and herbs, cheese, roasted veggies, and topped with zesty sauce that blend so well together and complement the flavors. All the tacos are unique and tasty - Braised Mushroom with feta, Creamy Kale & Potatoes, Roasted Beets with ricotta, Roasted Eggplant, Skillet Corn and Cauliflower, Lemon Garlicky Greens, Smoky Collared Greens taco, Butternut Squash with goat cheese and caramelized onions. The only taco that I'm not a big fan of is the Scrambled Egg with Black Beans. It's very bland and the eggs are cold. The new Lunch combos are great - I got the Mushroom Quesadilla with Kale Salad. The Kale Salad had a spicy kick! There's a nice large tank of complimentary ice water instead of the faucet. The hibiscus tea is refreshing and sweetened with honey. The coconut lime aqua fresca is refreshing as well and a nice summer mocktail. I've had the blueberry margharita slushie at the Gtown location and really enjoyed it. Always excited to come back and it's become a staple of my office go-to lunch hot spots!

    This is a very cute, hip eatery that specializes in veggie tacos…read more Now I admit; I love me some pork belly tacos, or pretty much anything with meat in it. But hold on - they have a roster that will leave you full, even if you are a self-professed carnivore. I got a trio of different options and loved every one of them. The prices are reasonable (for this area) as well. I also like the space. It was bright and spacious, with almost an independent coffee shop vibe. If I needed to telework, I could see myself hanging here (but eating tacos instead of sipping lattes). Put away any misconceptions about 'vegan' and try it.

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    Chaia - Scrambled egg and black mean taco, braised mushroom taco and green rice.

    Scrambled egg and black mean taco, braised mushroom taco and green rice.

    Chaia - Beautiful airy interior

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    Beautiful airy interior

    El Sol Restaurant & Tequileria - Fajita El Sol

    El Sol Restaurant & Tequileria

    4.1(779 reviews)
    1.5 miShaw, Downtown
    $$

    This place hit the spot, even toddler approved! We ordered take out and it was prepared pretty…read morequickly. The menu is quite extensive, it took us longer to decide on what we wanted. I got the nachos, my husband got tacos, and we got a chicken quesadilla for our toddler. The nachos were PILED with toppings and so colorful - even in a take out container is looked beautiful. They were SO tasty, very full of flavor and spice. My husband said the tacos were delicious and our toddler actually ate a lot of the quesadilla. Win all around. Highly recommend!

    In town for the week, tried to get into Unconventional Diner for brunch...a backup was needed. We…read moreventured down a few blocks looking for anything and found El Sol. Fair sized joint with a smallish patio out front. Having perused the menu on the way, I was looking to try something just beyond "staple of cheap Mexican." Sadly, we were presented with brunch menus, so it was a breakfast burrito for me and the breakfast tacos for her. I was remarkably hungry, so the burrito was eaten (and quickly). But truth be told, it's standard Mexican fare made with breakfast ingredients. No more description necessary - you've had this before and you'll have it again. The service was marginally lackluster- if you're not in a big party, you might get shuffled down in prioritization (or at least I thought we were...once ready to leave I did the 'fidget with credit card' trick to get the staff to close us out. It took frustratingly long. All in all, if I lived in the neighborhood, this would be my cheap Mexican place and more out of convenience than culinary merit.

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    El Sol Restaurant & Tequileria - Queso Fundido con Chorizo

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    Dos Toros Taqueria - Bacon breakfast burrito

    Dos Toros Taqueria

    3.8(57 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    This is a Mexican food joint located in Chinatown, across from the Arena. It is part of a small…read morelocal chain of restaurants. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. The restaurant has a nice patio and a decent-sized dining area. The staff was friendly enough, but I had a hard time understanding them. This place serves basic Mexican food, including tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos, chips, and salsa. You just pick your protein and toppings. They have asada, chicken, asado, carnitas, and potatoes. Some toppings include shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa, corn, onions, and lettuce. You also have to choose between brown rice, Mexican rice, black beans, and pinto beans. I ordered a chorizo burrito. It took them about 5 minutes to prepare. The burrito was huge. I must say that it was very good. Very tasty and flavorful. It could have been a bit warmer, though. After I ate my burrito, I was full. I really enjoyed my meal here, and I highly recommend checking this place out. They serve some good, fast Mexican food.

    Dos Toros consistently has better quality food and service than both Chipotle and Moe's based on my…read moreexperience. Food - I always get a chicken bowl with a ton of toppings. This is the only place where I can get crushed chips in my bowl too. In terms of the price point, it's similarly priced as other texmex places. I can also appreciate how I won't run out of options here. Service/atmosphere - the employees are also speedy when preparing my food. They're also generous with their scoops, which I can always appreciate. The place indoors is always clean too. I would skip Chipotle and other Texmex places and go here instead!

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    Dos Toros Taqueria - Outdated layout. While eating. The workers are essentially staring at you when not busy.

    Outdated layout. While eating. The workers are essentially staring at you when not busy.

    Dos Toros Taqueria
    Dos Toros Taqueria

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