1119 V Street, NW
Late last month a reader sent word some of the best tacos in town would no longer be available. Alas it was true, here’s the official word from Tacos El Chilango:
“We’re very sad to announce after 9 years serving the neighborhood that we have decided to close Tacos El Chilango. The principal reasons are the increased scarcity of labor and personal health factors. (more…)
3911 Georgia Ave, NW
Homestead opened here in June 2016. Thanks to Chris and everyone else who sent word the new Commonwealth Cantina sign hanging in front of Homestead.
Peep the menu: (more…)
1324 14th Street, NW
Back in April we learned that Maiz64 was coming to the former B Too space, which closed in July 2020. Maiz64’s website says:
“A modern homage to authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring local ingredients that result in exquisite and vibrant creations.” I am told they are nearing the end of construction. (more…)
1119 V Street, NW
Jeff reports: “Saw the owner of Tacos El Chilango tonight (Tuesday) and he told me tonight is their last night. The Arlington location (a food truck I think) is remaining open.”
A call to the restaurant this morning rings without a voicemail option.
Tacos El Chilango opened in 2012 next to Izakaya Seki on V Street.
Their Facebook says:
“The most authentic, delicious Mexican tacos in the DC area. (more…)
5th and K Street, NW. Photo by Hunter K
Jeremy writes: “According to Rebel Taco’s website, they plan to have a location there”
Original plans were for a Stellina Pizzeria there. Not clear if that fell through or if the tacos are coming here or next door. (more…)
1792 Columbia Road, NW
From an email: “Taqueria Al Lado has newly extended hours and late- night menu. It has always been the goal for our restaurant to service the late night crowd- service industry workers getting off of a long shift, or a group of friends looking for a final pit stop before heading home for the night. (more…)
screenshot via Las Gemelas Instagram stories
Thanks to Alyssa Rosati for first reporting at 11:50am: “President Biden is at las Gemelas in NE right now” (more…)
4600 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
District Taco opened their Tenleytown location back in October 2016.
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
2108 8th Street, NW
Ed. Note: Earlier this week we learned that the Roy Boys in Navy Yard was becoming a Pho Junkie.
Thanks to Taylor for sending from Shaw: “Not sure what this means for Roy Boys – perhaps they are sharing the kitchen space?”
From Roy Boys:
“Roy Boys Introducing Rita’s Tacos Pop-Up” (more…)
Thanks to Cameron for sharing: “Little Miner Taco cryptic posted on IG that they may be opening storefront in DC. You need to get the lowdown.” (more…)