Taqueria Habanero

Image: Some dishes are easier to share than others. Last Updated: December 2022 Current Status: Sit-down, take-out and delivery. Overview: D.C. now has enough reliably good taco spots that a legitimate debate can happen over which one is the best.  Taqueria Habanero has been a title contender since it opened nearly a decade ago.  It […]

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La Tejana

Image: Three out of five. And a plant. Last Updated: October 2022 Current Status: Open 7:30 to 1:00, closed Monday and Tuesday.  There are a few seats out front, but don’t count on seating.  Overview: The little shop that can create a line for blocks serves really good breakfast tacos.  That is pretty much all […]

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Las Gemelas Taqueria

Image: Juiced and Sauced. Last Updated: June 2022 Current Status: Sit-down dining and to-go/delivery available.  Open for lunch and dinner during the week.  Open at 9:00 a.m. on weekends. Overview: Nominees for the most surprising and welcome developments in D.C. dining is the boon in tacos in the last decade or so.  We have gone […]

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Taco City DC

Image: Fish, Al Pastor Last Updated: February 2023 Current Status: Now with three two locations! The new Woodley Park location did not make it. Overview: In a pleasant development for Washington, D.C., it is much easier to find a good taco without a trek nowadays (compare current conditions to even this 2015 list).  There is […]

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Chaia

Image: Trio of Tacos Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status:  Chaia is up and running at both locations with sit-down and to-go options.  They have also opened a Bethesda location. Overview:  Chaia does veggie tacos insanely well.  They are balanced in flavor, texture and sauce (not quick to get soggy). The tortillas are made in […]

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Recommended Restaurant List – Updates

17 Degrees LIST and MAP of recommended restaurants updated, including @theberlinerdc and @chaiatacos. Added: Chaia – Mt. Vernon.  Adding the new location for an awesome vegetarian taco place, with few qualms that expansion will dilute their dedication to quality. The Berliner.  The old Malmaison is now a large beer hall with German inspired food.  Lots […]

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