508 K Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is going to become a Stellina Pizza (sorry for the Rebel Taco confusion which I guess is coming next door.)
Thanks to Austin for sending: “the waffle shop finally took down the window covers and looks like it’s almost open. They applied for a alcohol license” (more…)
2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
From the owner:
“Taco City DC is an amazing Mexican concept. With 12 different Tacos to choose from and an array of some favorite small plates and entrees the people at Woodley park will be delighted to have. Our Taco City in South East and also Brookland NE DC location are doing good. We hope this brings more guest here. Very sad that the Gourmand Grill has to go, with the pandemic and all that’s going on, all the hard work and investment put in that restaurant ended in a blink of an eye. (more…)
301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
From a press release:
“The Mendelsohn family of Sunnyside Restaurant Group announce the reopening and new location of Santa Rosa Taqueria. Located on Capitol Hill at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, blocks away from its original location, the Mexican restaurant will have a new look with menu favorites and additional items curated by Chef Brian Lacayo and Catherine Mendelsohn. Opening is expected in late winter, 2022. (more…)
301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Kendra for sharing: “Someone is very happy that a sign is up for Santa Rosa Taqueria. Hopefully that means it will be opening soon.”
Check out the menu here and stay tuned for an exact opening date.
3740 12th Street, NE
Good news from Taco City:
“Just the perfect day to open our new location Taco City DC Brookland. We can’t wait to welcome you today after 3pm and enjoy our Authentic Mexican Cuisine.” (more…)
1025 5th Street, NW at K courtesy bartaco
From a press release:
“bartaco is officially open in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Washington D.C. for dine-in during the evening for its first week. Hours will vary the first week of opening — bartaco will be open for dinner to start and plans to introduce lunch in addition to dinner the following week — open 11am to late, seven days a week. The restaurant will also be available for delivery a few weeks after opening. (more…)
1300 2nd Street, NE near the NoMa metro
Ed. Note: We spoke about the Josefina Birria pop up on H Street, NE yesterday.
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to highlight a new business I haven’t seen anywhere in the media and deserves the hype. The rice bar in NoMa is now Taco de Birria serving birria tacos and burritos. (more…)
301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Haley Byrd Wilt
Haley asks: “does anyone know what the old Pret on Penn Ave near the Capitol is going to be??? The turquoise trim has me hoping it will be the Santa Rosa’s revival”
Austin shares from the Capitol Hill BID:
“An authentic Mexican taqueria, located on Capitol Hill, run by the Mendelsohn family – parents Harvey and Cathy and siblings Spike and Micheline Mendelsohn. (more…)
3740 12th Street, NE
Thanks to David for sending: “Spotted a sign for a new restaurant in the former Pho 12 (RIP) storefront in on 12th St NE in Brookland! Appears to have the same logo as the one on 8th Street SE”
Check out their menu here and stay tuned for an opening date.
5th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Eric and Dylan for sending: “Bartaco is coming to the old Busboys and Poets location at 5th and K”
They’ve applied for a liquor license which says: (more…)