The siren call of mobile margaritas proved to be powerful on Cinco De Mayo as people swarmed Mexican restaurants around DC. If you’re still looking to satisfy a carnitas craving, plenty of spots are offering build-your-own taco platters, beach-y cocktails, and DIY fajitas from their regular menus.
3704 14th St., NW
The coastal Mexican restaurant from sibling team Alfredo and Jessica Solis grills seafood dishes, tacos, and mole over charcoal. Our move: wash down jalapeno-buttered lobster and ceviche with guava or prickly pear margaritas. Takeout only.
3207 Grace St., NW; 615 I St., NW
The “farm-to-taco” shop tops gluten-free tortillas with a rainbow of vegetables: smoky collard greens, sweet potato hash, and beets layered with cilantro-lime yogurt. On Tuesday and Thursday, the restaurant also offers black bean or mushroom enchiladas, taco boxes, and margarita pitchers (must order the day before by 5 PM). Delivery and takeout.
7056 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park
There are plenty of plant-based options alongside meaty ones at the Takoma Park cantina. Think cheesy, mushroom-stuffed quesadillas or a $60 build-your-own taco kit that can be made with vegan fixings like chopped cactus. Takeout margaritas like pineapple-parsley-mint can be made with tequila or mezcal. Delivery and takeout.
1227 11th St., NW; 262 Cedar Ln., Vienna
The Solis’ Logan Circle spot is a perennial favorite for traditional Mexican dishes like tacos, mole, torta sandwiches, and fresh masa sopes. The full menu is available online for pickup. Takeout only.
606 Florida Ave., NW
The taco truck turned shop and rooftop bar are slinging tacos and jugs of margaritas. Pick a filling—options include fried avocado, smoked brisket, and carnitas with tangy pineapple slaw—to roll into a burrito, load on a taco, or scoop into a bowl. Delivery and takeout.
1250 9th St., NW
Shaw’s Oaxacan restaurant serves to-go tlayudas, margaritas, and mojitos. You can also pick up a pack of heirloom corn tortillas and grocery boxes with recipe ideas. Delivery and takeout.
1835 18th St., NW
The longtime Dupont Circle spot offers combo plates and margaritas on the move, as well as fare from around Latin America. Check the daily specials for rotating dishes like wine-marinated quail and surf-and-turf platters. Delivery and takeout.
1606 20th St., NW; 1221 Van St., SE
Pretend you’re at happy hour, sipping margaritas and Corona while grazing on salsa and guacamole at the twin cantinas. Tacos come with fillings for both steak-lovers and vegetarians alike. Delivery and takeout.
Mi Vida
98 District Sq., SW1
Roberto Santibañez‘ waterfront restaurant is offering a la carte modern Mexican fare and all the trimmings for a taco spread at home for two. The $29 box features your choice of taco with salsa, guacamole, and chips. You can also stock up on protective gear with gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer made in DC by Cotton and Reed. Delivery and takeout.
98 District Sq., SW1
Roberto Santibañez‘ waterfront restaurant is offering a la carte modern Mexican fare and all the trimmings for a taco spread at home for two. The $29 box features your choice of taco with salsa, guacamole, and chips. You can also stock up on protective gear with gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer made in DC by Cotton and Reed. Delivery and takeout.
5029 Connecticut Ave., NW
This new pop-up market offering prepared food and grocery items (yes, they’re stocked on toilet paper) is a collaboration between former Oyamel chef Christian Irabién and the team behind Buck’s and Comet Ping Pong. Order a taco platter and add unexpected sides like cucumbers and carrots sprinkled with tangy tajin, verdant pico de gallo, and mezcal negronis mixed with DC’s Capitoline vermouth. Delivery and takeout.
Republic Cantina
43 N St., NW
The Tex-Mex kitchen offers meal kits to make sizzling fajitas and cheesy enchiladas at home. Throw back a pico shot or order breakfast tacos stuffed with egg and bacon or chorizo. Delivery and takeout.
Penn Quarter, Springfield, Vienna, Falls Church, Fairfax
Taqueria Del Barrio
821 Upshur St., NW
Anna Bran-Leis‘ Petworth restaurant reopened on Cinco De Mayo with beer-battered shrimp tacos, savory buffalo-chicken empanadas, and salsa-topped chimichangas. Add on pitchers of margaritas or build-your-own taco kits for two ($25) and four ($45). Delivery and takeout.
3710 14th St NW; 8145 Baltimore Ave., College Park
The colorful taquerias freshly press corn tortillas for street tacos topped with spicy chorizo and barbacoa goat. Order cocktails, cold Mexican beer, and refreshing aguas frescas from the Columbia Heights and College Park locations. Delivery and takeout.
The colorful taquerias freshly press corn tortillas for street tacos topped with spicy chorizo and barbacoa goat. Order cocktails, cold Mexican beer, and refreshing aguas frescas from the Columbia Heights and College Park locations. Delivery and takeout.
Tico
1926 14th St., NW
The 14th Street restaurant is offering margaritas by the glass or the jug to pair with guacamole, beef crunch wraps, and baja-style fish tacos. Meals kits comes with 12 or 24 tortillas for a taco feast. Delivery and takeout.
Urbano 116
116 King St., Alexandria
116 King St., Alexandria
Mexico City chef Alam Méndez Florián stuffs Oaxacan-corn tortillas with crispy chicharron,s chili-spiked lamb, and pepperjack cheese. Margaritas are available in three sizes, whether you’re sipping a single serving or looking for something larger. The chef is also putting together a taco feast for four ($38) or six ($58). Delivery and takeout.
Lifestyle Editor
Daniella Byck joined Washingtonian in 2022. She was previously with Outside Magazine and lives in Northeast DC.
