When I moved to the Hill from the West Coast, one of the things that struck me was the dearth of Mexican food. I was pointed to a few places that were adequate, but the flavor was just not the same. I had been spoiled in California, with handmade tortillas made by first- and second-generation […]
Taco lovers of the Hill, if you have not yet visited District Taco, at 656 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, make plans to stop by ASAP. How you like your taco is a very personal thing, so I will not even try to declare them to be the makers of the best taco in the neighborhood. But […]
As I sit here and try to recreate my first bite experience over at Chupacabra Taqueria‘s new bricks and mortar store, located at 822 H Street NE, I am distracted. My distraction: I have a cheese-filled Venezuelan style arepa in the fridge. A crunchy, cheese-filled delicious fried corn cake that is begging to be eaten […]
While it may not keep pace with H Street NE, Barracks Row has its fair share of eateries opening lately. Last weekend saw the grand opening of Pacifico Cantina. Next door to Belga Cafe, the new Tex-Mex restaurant and bar may be already best known for its massive roof deck; but there is also a […]