I had a fantastic experience at Mola last night! The restaurant is small, just 2 tables you can…read morebook online and 10-12 bar seats. Their drink menu infuses Panamanian-Caribbean flare to popular drinks like margaritas, mojitos, old fashions, etc. The woman working came over to tell us about the menu and I could tell this was her restaurant because of her deep passion for the dishes and their flavors. The menu is intentionally small and as a vegetarian, I was extremely pleased with the spice vegan and cheese empanada combo I shared with a friend. We also got the cucumber salad and hojaldra bread, all fantastic. I am excited to return and wish the woman (did not catch her name) MUCH success.

I traveled two hours away to try this gem and boy was it worth it. Let me first start with, the…read moreowner cooked each meal (i sat at a table where you could visibly see her cooking/preparing the dishes) and she even stopped by to chat with me. When was the last time the owner/chef held a conversation with you while at dinner? True Panamanian dishes with a twist. I was taken back to my childhood with each bite I took, and even shed a tear as I, hadn't ate many of these dishes in a while. I was finally able to enjoy the Panamanian flavors/foods without having to leave the country. If you're interested with indulging in Panamanian cuisine, and or want a meal cooked from the heart, go visit Mola, you will not regret it. I will be visiting again

I spotted this taqueria from afar because of its side walk bar stool/seating-- and I'm glad I…read morewandered in! While the shrimp and fried cod tacos are an extra $0.25, honestly, it was plenty of protein to go around. My fav was the al pastor with the chopped piña! Delicious. All around, no frills, just good tacos when you are looking for something semi-fast and not wanting to spend fifty bagillion dollars on dinner. I also suggest sitting out on the side walk table-- good people watching spot since it is in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. All in all, good vibes, good tacos.

We came in to the very crowded Taqueria Al Lado this past weekend during the Adams Morgan…read morePorchfest. The line was out the door but we were lucky to snag a seat. The service at the front while we were waiting and while we were served was really good and for being such a super crowded day and big event, we received our food super fast - to the point where we were all surprised. This was great though because we were super hungry. To reward ourselves for waiting in the line, we also got drinks, which I'll say were kind of the downer of the experience for me. I ordered a spicy tamarindo drink, which was suuuuuper strong. Then, I tried a friends watermelon drink and hers was even stronger. I don't want to judge the drinks based on this visit alone, since it was so crowded and a lot of people were coming in just for drinks, but if that's how the drinks are typically, then I don't need another drink from here again. I hope it was just a bad day but for me, my drink was almost undrinkable. Another friend ordered a frozen margarita which, by the time it reached us, didn't resemble anything frozen at all. Again, this could be just due to the sheer volume of people that were there. On to the best part of our visit, the food. To start, we did chips and guacamole. The chips are served warm, are light and crisp, and you can see how this is a great place to just grab drinks and chips and guac or queso and have a great time at. We had to order two baskets because they were so yummy! For our dishes, some in the party got huaraches, which were a good size and they seemed to enjoy them. I got the tacos - one thing to note here is that they split the menu pretty well, describing what meat is pork, beef, fish, etc. For beef, they don't have a typical steak or asada, but they have suadero, which was quite good here in my opinion. Next, the al pastor was also very good, especially for DC - which I believe is a "good taco" desert. The standout for me though were the quesabirria tacos. Loved them and had to order another. The tacos are all a good portion and the prices are on par with most places in the area. I would have to rate these tacos pretty high on my list in the DC area. Again, service was wonderful and all in all, we had a great experience!

Absolutely blown away with my meal at Lapis. Fantastic service, atmosphere, and food. This…read morerestaurant is intimate enough for date night and cozy enough for a meal shared with friends. My husband and I split the Herat Platter and modified it to be vegan. Our friends shared the meat platter. Our server was friendly and helped make sure our platter was in fact vegan by removing yogurt from the leek dumplings. I loved how all the food came out to be shared. It made it feel like I was having a home cooked dinner and less like I was in a stuffy fancy restaurant. It was just the vibe I wanted to relax with friends. It is hard to pick out a stand-out dish. All the flavors were so savory and comforting. The mushrooms (samarok) was probably my favorite as it reminded me of a beef burgundy. The mushrooms were so meaty and the sauce was deep and fantastic. The carrots were far and away the best carrots I ever had. I have never had carrots taste so savory. The cauliflower was perfectly tender. The lentils were something I wish I could eat daily as they were just the right amount of umami made me feel so warm and comforted. The dessert (halwa) was not my favorite. I am a chocolate lover and I wish it was a little sweeter. I am sure it was authentic to the flavors it should be. It just was not the sweet note I usually hope for at the end of a meal. I am still drooling over this meal and longing for a chance to come back. The price point is so reasonable for a tasting menu in DC that left my husband and I absolutely stuffed!

A Michelin restaurant in Adams Morgan featuring Afghan "Bistro-style" food. Compared with other…read moreMiddle Eastern cuisine like Persian and Lebanese, Afghan cusine also features rice, but the food is generally more heavily-seasoned. I went there with my friend for a Sunday dinner. At ~7:30pm the restaurant was almost fully seated. We tried the following dishes: 1. Bolani: You can choose two fillings among four. Came with 2pc per filling. We tried leeks and pumpkin fillings. The pumpkin was mashed and mixed with some green onions. Served with cilantro sauce and yogurt sauce. 2. Shrimp Dumplings: 4 or 6 (depends on your choice) small "Shumai shaped" dumplings stuffed with diced shrimp and herbs, and topped with saffron cream sauce and chili powder. There was only little filling for the dumplings, and I could barely taste the flavor of saffron in the sauce. 3. Lamb Tikka: My friend ordered it as his entree. Came with 8 bite-size pc of lean-cut lamb meat, spicy-sweet chili sauce and some torshi. While the lamb was tender, the serving size was much smaller than what we expected. 4. Palow: My friend sub the white rice for Palow. The side dish Palow was only seasoned with salt, pepper and cinnamon, and did not have raisins or carrots like their entree Qabuli Palow. Moreover, it was quite salty. Not recommended. 5. Morgh Qorma: Chicken stewed in a tomato-onion based sauce with split peas. The chicken was fork-tender and the sauce was rich in flavor. The split peas added some texture to the meat and thickened the sauce. However, I could not find the pitted plums. I asked my server and was told that they were "mixed in the sauce", but I really could not taste it. Since I ordered this dish mainly to see how plums could go with chicken this made my disappointed. Overall the food was good but definitely not amazing. Also note that they charge $5 for naan. Service was disappointing considering they charge 20% mandatory service charge. We were seated at a narrow corner of the basement of the restaurant even if there were several (2-seat) tables available on the first floor. Moreover, our server never asked us about the food throughout the meal.

I've only eaten Ethiopian food once or twice. The last time I had it... within the last 12…read moremonths... the Injera was very very sour. Tonight I had the best injera ... it was light and spongy and not sour! Yummy. We ordered the 10 vegetable dish for two. We actually had 4 at our table and so ordered two. But we definitely could have ordered less... we were stuffed and still left food on the table. The presentation was nice... all on 1 large tray and the vegetables all sat on a very large Injera. I highly recommend this place for their food. We also had Ethiopian tea, which was quite warm and cozy and went well with the meal.

This might be a better spot to to-go from. Food is maybe a 3.5/5 and the service is a solid 3/5…read more The Ful was good. A lot of the items didn't come out warm which was different. Lots of seating during dinner time and if you have a group of 4+ they could accommodate. There are casino machines in here, so the vibes are pretty mediocre. Location is great, but I don't think I would come back.

I'm from Texas and was visiting the area, and Jenny was absolutely amazing! I asked if they had…read moresweet tea because I had forgotten I wasn't in Texas anymore. She went above and beyond by brewing fresh tea and making it sweet just for me. That level of hospitality really stood out. I also had the Chicken Caesar Salad, and it was delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was great, with a welcoming ambiance and good vibes all around. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town. Thank you, Jenny, for making my visit feel a little more like home!

If there are more pictures of food than drinks posted on a bar's Yelp page is a sign for you to…read morecome hungry! The burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and fries get plenty of attention. I had the fish sandwich and it was tasty! Overall, I would describe the meal as crispy! Crispy, fried piece of tempera battered cod with a side of crispy parmesan truffle fries. And they do not skimp on the truffle oil on the fries! I came during happy hour, which ends at 6pm, for the $10 orange crush. I think it's a good value for the pulpy drink in a pint glass. You can see them juice the oranges right at the bar. It was already bustling at the bar when I arrived at 5:30pm. It only got busier from there. It's a neighborhood bar that feels the love from the locals. Also, if you want to switch a TV to the Nats game, they're happy to do it. That was a relief to me after being at several bars that don't know how to find it or don't have the right channel.

This is my go-to, never disappointing, always a good time and appropriate price place for a…read moreFANTASTIC meal. In a town with outstanding Ethiopian food, this place still shines brightly. The food is always good and quick. They have really good happy hour drink deals and the patio is a really fun place to people watch. I love this place so dearly

It was a gorgeous summer night to eat outside and glad we picked Tsehay. No reservation needed on…read morean early Friday night, though the tables inside and out were pretty full by 7pm. Ordered the 3 meat/3 veggie sampler, which admittedly wasn't as generous portion-wise as I thought it would be for the price ($50), but we were satisfied in the end (and had room for Van Leeuwen ice cream a block away). The spicy lamb in red chili sauce was especially tasty, but I've had more flavorful kik alicha (yellow split peas) at other Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurants. But gotta shout out the injera, which might be the best in the city - lighter in color, not too thick and heavy like most other places. I'm a fan.

Tryst kept me afloat. The lovely service I have always received, whether at the bar, a table, or a…read moresofa, has been consistent though a decade of visits, as has the engagement of this charming bijou of a cafe with the surrounding neighborhood. Although probably first established while Friends was still on the air, Tryst has kept up with the comings and goings of Adams Morgan, reiterating itself with changes in the local culture and the arts, which are often on display. The building itself has a narrative to it, but it's the centrality of this respite from 'everywhere else' that makes Tryst stand out, lets it occupy memories of comfort and hospitality in my mind, keeps pulling at me to visit time and again. If it wasn't for Tryst, I doubt professional and personal lows would have turned out so rosy, in the end, for me.

A lovely little cafe with super friendly staff and unbeatable vibes! Open until midnight Thursday…read morethrough Saturday (and until 10 PM every other night), Tryst is a sanctuary of peace in the heart of the otherwise lively -- and often chaotic -- Adams Morgan neighborhood. With their extended hours, expansive food and drink selection, and cozy vibes, you can easily hole up in Tryst for the entire day. Personally, I've visited Tryst more time than I can count, and at literally all time of the day. I've definitely taken full advantage of Tryst's extended hours to fuel many, many late-night study and work sessions. I love how cozy the space is, with their slightly worn but super comfy couches and armchairs, dim lighting, and ambient cafe music. The staff is super friendly; you can either order from the counter if you're taking your order to go or just snag a spot and wait for the servers to make their way to you.

Meze Restaurant was a pleasant surprise. I went during off hours, so it was pretty quiet, but the…read morefood was better than I expected. I had the chicken sis kebab, and it was really good. The service was also good, and overall it ended up being a nice experience.

We stopped in here in May while in town for a conference and we enjoyed our visit. We had a late…read morelunch that day, so just wanted a small nosh and a drink and this was perfect. The mojitos were flavorful and tasty and we really enjoyed our katmar dessert (a phyllo pastry filled dessert with pistachios, cream, and honey). I also had some raki, which was delicious and was a nice way to end the meal. Service was pretty good and we'd recommend stopping in here if you're in the area.

Wonderful mom and pop take-out establishment. We visit every time we are in DC. Everything we've…read moretried has been delicious and the service is outstanding. Bring cash!

Amazing neighborhood spot. Much better than adjacent chains. Offers great breakfast sandwiches,…read morefresh and fast.

Yum! As a gluten free gal, this was a slam dunk for me. The whole menu was gluten free! Honestly,…read morethe way it should be with mexican food. I tried three of the veggie tacos- mushroom, kale and potato, and eggplant. All delish! Thich tortillas that didn't disintegrate during delivery as well. I also got a mushroom quesadilla for a little comfort food and it was a great size for a side. Chips were pretty good, dip options were amazing. I also got a hibiscus tea and it was flavorful and wonderful. The meal was thoughtfully packed for delivery and I enjoyed the flavors and textures of everything a lot. No surprise that this place came highly recommended to me!

This quick but quality new find deserves a shout out!!…read more Food: Gluten free Mexican cuisine that can be made dairy free too! Score! I had sweet potato nachos with DF cheese; they were satisfying and had a unique sweetness. And it was the perfect size for lunch. Service: You order at counter, wait for them to call you, and then take your tray of food to your seat. Ambiance: cute! Clearly an old home. Extra searing upstairs if needed.