Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area by diners

#30. Mi Vida

- Rating: 4.1/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1901 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Far East Taco Grille

- Rating: 4.1/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 Florida Ave. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Asian Fusion, Food Trucks
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#28. El Sol Restaurant & Tequileria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (740 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1227 11th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
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#27. El Rinconcito Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (618 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1129 11th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
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#26. El Presidente

- Rating: 4.1/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1255 Union St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Far East Taco Grille - Truck

- Rating: 4.1/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks, Mexican
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#24. Amparo Fondita

- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 2002 P St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#23. J & J Mex-Taqueria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6231 Georgia Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Latin American
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#22. Rito Loco Truck

- Rating: 4.2/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 606 Florida Ave. Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#21. Surfside Taco Stand

- Rating: 4.2/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 District Square Southwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
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#20. El Bebe Tacos + Tequila

- Rating: 4.2/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 99 M St. Southeast Ste 120 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
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#19. Bandit Taco

- Rating: 4.3/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4629 41st St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
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#18. Tequila & Mezcal

- Rating: 4.3/5 (135 reviews)
- Address: 3475 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tacos
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#17. Restaurant Judy

- Rating: 4.3/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2212 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Salvadoran, Mexican
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#16. Gerrard Street Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 1515 Rhode Island Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Sushi Bars, Tacos
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#15. Muchas Gracias

- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 5029 Connecticut Ave. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
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#14. Taqueria Habanero

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1087 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3710 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Taqueria Al Lado

- Rating: 4.3/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 809 12th St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos
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#12. Anafre

- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3704 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Taqueria Xochi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 924 U St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Chaia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (198 reviews)
- Address: 615 I St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Vegetarian
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#9. Taco City DC

- Rating: 4.4/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1102 8th St. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. dLeña

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1084 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 476 K St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#7. Vera Cocina & بار

- Rating: 4.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2002 Fenwick St. Northeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Lebanese, Venues & Event Spaces
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#6. Paraiso Taqueria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. Southeast Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#5. The Corn Factory

- Rating: 4.4/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Venezuelan, Mexican, Gluten-Free
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#4. Tiki Taco

- Rating: 4.4/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2010 P St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Hawaiian, Shaved Ice
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#3. Chaia

- Rating: 4.4/5 (808 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3207 Grace St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Vegetarian, Tacos, Gluten-Free
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#2. Talkin' Tacos Washington DC

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1800 M St. Northwest Unit GR06 Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Chicatana Fine Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 3903 14th St. Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C.
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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