808 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Pedro for sending: “new Taco Bell Cantina coming near 7th and H NW in Chinatown.”

Ed. Note: This is in part of the former Fado space, Smashburger took over the other part.

Stay tuned.

1406 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to M. for sending: “sooo Pica Taco on Florida off 14th NW seems to have turned into a “DC Taco & Wings”

Anyone try the wings?

2127 I Street, NW

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s website says:

“Founded in South Beach in 2014 by Menin Hospitality’s Keith Menin and Jared Galbut, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is South Florida’s iconic brand offering an array of Mexican street food along with a unique night-life experience serving up award-winning tequila and cocktails. The Mexican-inspired concept features an extensive menu showcasing authentic Mexican favorites along with unconventional and innovative interpretations. Since its inception, Bodega Taqueria y Tequila has been nationally recognized and revered as one of the region’s hottest culinary and night-life destinations.”

It’s coming next to Tatte: Read More

700 7th Street, NW

Yesterday we learned about the Dupont location where I mentioned more were coming – here’s the coming Chinatown location: Read More

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW

This is the Dos Toros folks have been asking about in the old Philz space, right outside the Dupont South metro: Read More

625 H Street, NE

Thanks to Alyson and everyone else who sent last week from WBJ and Michael Neibauer:

“Looks like ex-Farmbird space on H Street NE might finally have a new tenant. And its name is Taco Bell…”

STAY TUNED.

711 Florida Ave, NW photo by Max Schechter

From a press release:

“The team behind Capo Italian Deli (715 Florida Ave NW) is bringing D.C. authentic Mexican street tacos via their new late night eatery, Los Cinco Tacos (711 Florida Ave NW). The program is spearheaded by Jose Candelero, who has been our Director of Kitchen Operations for six years. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Los Cinco Tacos is Jose’s ode to the tacos of his youth, with recipes passed down from his grandmother. Read More

Thanks to Andrew for sending:

“Los Cinco Tacos has soft opened next to Capo Deli. Eventually they will be open until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays (like Capo Deli.) Hard open is Friday” Read More

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Do you believe in miracles?!?! Their website now says City Ridge is coming “Coming Fall 2023”

In February we noted that the long awaited Taco Bamba’s opening on Wisconsin Ave, looked aspirational. Paper has finally gone up and construction has finally started!! Read More

79 Potomac Avenue, SE photo by Dean Clark

Thanks to Jay for passing on from Dock 79 in the Navy Yard:

“We wanted to share the exciting news that El Rey has finalized a lease with our building! Read More