7 hand-picked Mexican restaurants across the DMV — ratings, price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.
Our directory features 7 hand-picked Mexican restaurants across Virginia, Washington, DC. You'll find them in neighborhoods like Falls Church, Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, Union Market, Mount Vernon Triangle, from $ spots to $$ dining rooms. The highest-rated Mexican pick in our directory right now is Taco Bamba in Falls Church, at 4.5 out of 5. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive — each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits, and the ratings shown come from our listings data.
Taco Bamba
VA
Chef Victor Albisu's acclaimed taco shop blending Mexican street food with fine dining techniques. Famous for creative, chef-driven tacos.
Authentic Mexican taqueria beloved for its handmade tortillas and slow-roasted meats. The pupusas and tacos al pastor keep Columbia Heights regulars coming back.
Lively Columbia Heights cantina with creative tacos, mezcal cocktails, and a rooftop patio. The adventurous menu puts modern twists on Mexican street food.
Mezcal-focused Mexican restaurant offering an impressive agave spirits menu alongside regional Mexican dishes. A neighborhood favorite for mole and craft cocktails.
Longstanding family-owned Mexican/Salvadoran restaurant and bar on Mount Pleasant's main commercial strip, also known for hosting go-go and community events.