Best Mexican restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

$$$$ (518)$$$$ (252)$$$$ (59)

21 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Merkado Mexican Grill & Bar - Fairfax restaurant

1. Merkado Mexican Grill & Bar - Fairfax

3.7

Very Good(24)

$$$$

• Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern) • Fairfax

Booked 3 times today

Great and authentic Mexican food (finally) in this entire area. Lots of places that claim are Mexican food but only actually Central and South American and the tastes and salsas are very different. Good menu. Excellent ceviche and queso fundido. They did it right. Great selection of tequila and they nailed it with the cantaritos.

2. Flora Flora

4.4

Awesome(66)

$$$$

• Latin American • Southwest Waterfront

Booked 22 times today

The food was fantastic, as was the ambiance. The service and noise level, however, was less than stellar. Perhaps they were short staffed, because when the waiter/runner were around they were great. Regarding the noise level, we were sat outside by the bar and the crowd was overly loud. All to say, we had an overall good experience and would go back - with the caveat of asking to sit inside.

3. MXDC

4.5

Awesome(2183)

$$$$

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Was lunch before Arena matinee. Servers were friendly. All was good. Definitely high end Mexican ! Tacos were especially good.

A photo of Mi Vida, 14th Street restaurant

4. Mi Vida, 14th Street

4.7

Exceptional(227)

$$$$

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 67 times today

The staff was amazing. I truly appreciate the patience they bestowed on me as my toddler decided to have a melt down and even brought her chocolate ice cream. Couldn't say enough nice things about the service and the food was great too!

A photo of El Centro D.F. - Georgetown restaurant

5. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.3

Awesome(1785)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Georgetown

Booked 54 times today

Excellent service and food on June 1, 2023@ 6 Sat outside patio in front… the upstairs looks fabulous. Casual, fun atmosphere. Had shrimp tacos and mahi taco- both were delicious. Thanks from Canada!

A photo of Buena Vida - Arlington restaurant

6. Buena Vida - Arlington

4.2

Awesome(577)

$$$$

• Mexican • Arlington

Booked 58 times today

First time there and liked the small plate concept, servers were very nice and personable but for my tastes food was bread heavy and not exceptional. If you’re not looking for a foodie experience it’s a nice place and reasonable value to sit and visit.

7. Maiz64

4.6

Exceptional(261)

$$$$

• Mexican • Logan Circle

Booked 28 times today

My friends and I decided to go to maiz 64 to celebrate my bachelorette and had so much fun and had delicious food, the corn tamal is a must, it also was a fave for all of us, we had a couple drinks, they were so flavorful and fresh, the staff made sure we had the best bachelorette dinner ✨

8. Mi Casa

4.6

Exceptional(374)

$$$$

• Tex-Mex • Dupont Circle

Booked 38 times today

The food was amazing, the hospitality, the drinks, the ambiance. A 10/10 and i will be on the lookout of more restaurants owned by the same people. It’s SO good!

9. Rosa Mexicano

4.1

Excellent(57)

$$$$

• Mexican • Arlington

Booked 5 times today

The food was very fresh, healthy and delicious. Good vegetarian options. Excellent service. My only knock would be that we went at happy hour and it was very loud.