14th Street north of Columbia Heights Metro in DC boasts a vibrant Mexican culinary scene, often referred to as 'Little Mexico.' This area features several notable restaurants where you can indulge in excellent tacos, margaritas, and seafood specialties. From scallop tostadas to unique mezcal drinks, the restaurants are helmed by passionate owners, like Chef Alfredo Solis, who emphasize traditional cooking methods and high-quality ingredients. The variety of dining options reflects both contemporary twists and classic flavors, making it a must-visit hub for food enthusiasts.
This modern Mexican gem moved down the block to a larger location, but it's still as destination-worthy as ever. Order anything with seafood, particularly the scallop tostada with salsa macha or kampachi tiradito with a vivid mango leche de tigre and black sesame chile oil.
Chef Alfredo Solis worked his way up from washing dishes to owning several of DC's top Mexican spots, along with his sister Jessica. The Mexico City natives pride themselves on their sheet-thin tortillas pressed to order from small batches of masa.
Seafood tops everything from guacamole to nachos at this coastal Mexican restaurant from chef Alfredo Solis, also behind the nearby Mezcalero. But the go-to here is Sinaloa-style vuelve a la vida (translation: "return to life"), a bountiful mix of crab, shrimp, octopus, lobster, and avocado in spicy citrus broth.
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