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1. El Centro DF
I try to stay out of the "best Mexican" in DC conversation, or the constant bickering that no good Mexican food exists in this city. The main reason for this is that "good" Mexican, or whatever these people want to think of it as, barely exists…More »
2. Fogo de Chao
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 347-4668
Categories:
Brazilian,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Federal Triangle
According to my Omron scale at home, I gained over 5 pounds between when I left at 6pm and when I returned at 11pm. Considering I did nothing but devour meat at Fogo de Chao over the course of that time, I would say 1 pound per star is pretty hard…More »
3. CVI.CHE 105
**** 4.5 stars ****
This was supposed to be my first real "Wow!" food moment in Miami, which it sadly fell just short of. It was still fantastic, without any real noticeable flaws, but not quite all that I had hoped for. DC, where I live, is greatly…More »
4. El Farolito
I forget at what point of the night we came here, but I'm damn glad we did. Being surrounded by so much awesome Mexican food is a luxury I gave up when I moved to DC, and ever since it has been a struggle to find something that tastes the way it…More »
5. Island Soul Caribbean Cuisine
Sometimes nothing goes right in a night except for the food that fills you up. That was certainly the case for me on the night I attempted to dine at Island Soul, and thanks to some really kind employees I was spared a completely miserable attempt.…More »
6. Pepe
I would like to make one statement very clear from the beginning of this review: This is unequivocally the best food that I have ever had from a food truck in DC. If you've ever read through my list here (http://www.yelp.com/li...), then you can see…More »
7. Sabor'a Street
Finally another truck comes along that announces its presence well in advance and gets you salivating over their menu long before it will hit your taste buds. I actually showed up for Sabor'a Street's official first day, when they were supposed to…More »
8. DC Empanadas
I've been following DC Empanadas basically from their inception, and the very moment the idea of an empanada truck was announced. I watched them go through the stages of working out menu ideas, finding a truck, getting licensed, initial promotion,…More »
9. Mojo Truck
Very rarely do I have to eat my words, especially when it comes to food trucks, but today I had to do that almost literally. I've eaten at almost every single one this city has to offer (with the exception of those random ones that service…More »
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7/14/2011
First of all, you are somewhat directionally impaired. The area you were at today is called Franklin… Read more »
10. District Taco
Working in DC, just across from Lafayette Park, I find myself right in the sweet spot for food trucks in the city, being conveniently located equidistant to Franklin Park and Farragut Square, the major stomping grounds for nearly every truck in the…More »
11. Estadio
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 319-1404
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Logan Circle
Estadio. A place for food, but, not just
Memories. Were, are, will be made, unforgettable
Friends. Definitions do not apply, especially, in this place, this night
Tapas. Like the city, big variety with small bits in time, highlighting what's important
…More »
12. Paseo
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545-7440
Categories:
Caribbean,
Sandwiches,
Cuban
Neighbourhood: Fremont
****4.5 stars ****
Adding another chapter to my poor timing of eating availability in Seattle, my trip to Paseo had me arriving up in the Fremont neighborhood sometime around 8PM on a Saturday night. As local Seattleites will know this essentially…More »
13. Oyamel
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628-1005
Categories:
Mexican,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Penn Quarter
I need to write this review now while it's still fresh in my mind, mainly because I'm kind of annoyed with Oyamel. We went for the first time today, for lunch, and I honestly expected to come back and give this place a 4 or 5. Obviously I was pretty…More »
14. Las Olas Cafe
This is a really great spot to get your Cuban fix in if you happened to miss it on the "mainland", and it also makes for wonderful hangover recovery food. I've got to admit, as I saw the locals loading up plate after plate of delicious looking meat…More »
15. Super Pollo
Originally we had attempted to visit El Pollo Rico instead, but when we pulled up and saw a line of cars taking up most of the street just waiting for a spot to park in the tiny industrial lot we gave up on that idea. Luckily there are several of…More »
16. El Chalan Restaurant
El Chalan is a very solid downtown lunch option in DC. I can definitely see what people mean by "you don't know it's there unless you know it's there," because this place does not stand out from the street in any way, on the contrary it almost feels…More »
17. Chupacabra
This could possibly be my favorite of all the miscellaneous taco style trucks in DC, and yet it's not actually because of their tacos. In fact, those are what is keeping this truck from getting a 5 from me, although based on the spirit of the owners…More »
18. Sâuçá
***** 4.5 stars *****
I love the creativity at Sauca. It's almost all stolen from some other culture in some other country, but at least the combination of it all comes off in an original and amazing manner. The concept of borrowing the most famous…More »
19. SUSHISAMBA dromo
It was my first night down in Miami Beach, away from the relative normalcy that encompasses downtown Miami, and Alexandra and Andy wasted no time in getting me acclimated to the crazy scene here. SUSHISAMBA's Tuesday night party was certainly unlike…More »
20. El Floridano
***** 3.5 stars *****
I'm not sure what all is encompassed by "Floridian flavors," but Stephan Boillon, the former executive chef at Dino, has decided to bring them to us in yet another DC food truck. I don't use that last descriptor with disdain, as…More »
21. Taqueria el Poblano
Someone I happen to share my house with decided she needed to head to the left coast for a week for work. While I felt incredibly jealous, I was also incredibly anxious for her to come back, so I wanted to give her the best of what she missed while…More »
22. Mixtec Restaurant
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332-1011
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Adams Morgan
Maybe it was my general annoyance with Saki (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and the events that led up to trying to eat there, but when I walked out and saw the giant neon sign at Mixtec that said BREAKFAST FISH TACOS I knew I had found what I was…More »
23. The Passenger
The Passenger is a close second for most frequented bar in DC for me, which says a lot considering the bars holding the number one and number three slots are within 2 blocks from my house. While this bar may actually share some similarities with…More »
24. Cantina
It's too bad this place was dead and boring the Friday night we stopped by, because it was honestly the best mojito I have ever had.
Get one, or two, then go somewhere else more fun.
25. Boqueria
$50 worth of food later and I still wanted a burger from Black and Orange after eating here. This is why many people dislike tapas places. Of course, they're not all like that, but it's ones like Boqueria who help drive the stereotype. If I had only…More »
26. Tortilla Coast
This was surprisingly very legitimate food, given the impressions I had from others of the other Tortilla Coast location in Capitol Hill. In fact, the only complaints I had were somewhat nit-picky things that some people might totally overlook, and…More »
27. Las Placitas
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-3700
Categories:
Latin American,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast
Having to arrive at the National Mall before noon, in order to have any chance of breathing, on the day of the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear meant leaving my house shortly after quaffing a protein shake, hopping on the Metro to get over to…More »
28. Mercadito Midtown
This restaurant was recommended to me by a few local friends, as well as being featured on the "Heat Seekers" TV show in its first season, so I was pretty sure I could at least find a few things on the menu to intrigue me. While I never did get the…More »
29. Borinquen Lunch Box
I think this is probably a better truck than the rating indicates, but there were a few errors with execution that need to be pointed out so that they can hopefully correct them going forward. It has taken this Puerto Rican truck nearly a year (they…More »
30. Cirque Cuisine
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 607-6024
Category:
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Foggy Bottom
There's one pretty surefire way to get me to not only try your food truck, but return to it, and that is to have a constantly evolving menu, especially one that feels more like an entrée style meal instead of just another kind of mobile sandwich…More »
31. Best Burritos
**** 3.5 stars ****
The comparisons to Chipotle will inevitably come, so let me go ahead and either dispel or confirm what you may suspect or conclude from this truck. With a name that literally says Best Burritos (and Tortas), you better bring it,…More »
32. Malibu Grill - CLOSED
***** 3.5 stars *****
Yo, this place has some meat on a stick! Men love a lot of things, and meat and sticks happen to be 2 of them. We also love anything wrapped in bacon, even other bacon. So that means this place is like the shit, right? Well, it…More »
33. Pedro and Vinny's
I learned a few things from my lunch visit to Pedro's today:
1. A burrito can be very good even without meat.
2. Some people really understand the mentality of the people who will choose to dine from a cart on the street over sitting in a restaurant.
3.…More »
34. La Gloria Mexicana
With the seemingly never ending growing food truck population in downtown DC it's rare to find one that appears completely unannounced. I was actually headed over to El Floridano today to pick up yet another Pan con Lechon sandwich, my new obsession,…More »
35. Austin Grill - CLOSED
I must confess I was a good bit hungover when we ate here, but I don't think that would have changed much of the outcome. It's a typical Tex-Mex style bar, with all the tacky shit on the walls you would expect to let you know that it's the real deal,…More »
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More Than Just A Spud (45)I'm Irish, through and through. Some may think it's a stereotype that we love our potatoes, and they're right, but that doesn't mean it's not true. We put them in, on, and with almost everything we eat, and we love every bite. Somehow though, some people have found ways to screw up this most basic of vegetables, so I created this list to glorify those who truly pay homage to the lifeblood of my homeland. [Note: This list is more than just fries, although it is heavily favored in that that direction, but also includes places that do homemade chips, or homefries, as well as just great all-around potato dishes. It's also attempted to be somewhat ranked, with my favorites at the top.] |
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Yelping SinceAugust 2007
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