Mi Cuba Café

Image: Vaca Frita, Arroz Congri, Tostones. Last Updated: February 2023 Overview: Mi Cuba punches above its weight, serving classic Cuban dishes that are hearty and heart-warming.  Come for the Cubano sandwich, stay for the plates of lechon asado or beef.  The level of care is underlined in the sides – caramelized sweet plantains, seasoned rice, […]

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St. James

Image: A full table. Last Updated: December 2022 Current Status: Dine-in service.  Take-out and delivery also available. Overview: The details add up to an impressive whole at St. James.  From the name, to the space, to the menu, to the beverage program, it appears as if each element was thought through, then pieced together to […]

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Qui Qui

Image: Pernil to go. Last Updated: October 2021 Current Status:  Open Thursday through Sunday for sit-down, take-out and delivery. Proof of vaccination required to dine-in. Overview: This cute little pop-up above The Passenger in Shaw serves Puerto Rican food and other dishes from the region.  The menu focuses on classics.  The seasoning on the chicken […]

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La Famosa

Image: Tripleta Sandwich Last Updated: July 2021 Current Status: Open for sitdown, inside and outside.  Take-out and delivery also available.  Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overview:  Holding down a back corner in Navy Yard, this open, sunny spot serves Puerto Rican food with care.  The marquee item is the three-meat sandwich (which is not […]

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Los Hermanos

Image: Mofongo and Chicken Last Updated: May 2021 Current Status: The fact so many Dominican pro ballplayers happily eat from Los Hermanos is a pretty good endorsement.  The gem of Dominican favorites in Columbia Heights has taken out its seating (at least prior to May 21 DC re-opening).  But they do have lots of good […]

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Sunrise Caribbean

Image: Jerk Chicken Last Updated: 8/18/20 Current Status: The small, bright-yellow storefront on Georgia Avenue currently has no seating, but there is a counter holding trays of stews, veggies, and a bunch of jerk chicken.  The place prides itself on vegetarian options.  The jerk chicken has a little kick but much more on the enjoyable […]

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Cane

Last Updated: November 2022 Current Status:  They are open for dine-in and continue to do take-out and delivery. Overview:  Cane does the food from the Caribbean, especially the food of Trinidad where the owner Jeanine Prime and her brother, opening chef Peter Prime, grew up.  Chef  Prime, made a mark at Spark before it closed […]

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