What is the best mexican restaurant in Washington?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Chicatana is currently the top-rated mexican restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 88/100.

How does Harry Hungry score mexican restaurants in Washington?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap mexican restaurants in Washington to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Washington, DC

Best Mexican in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 10 mexican spots in Washington, scoring 76–88 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$$.

Tacos are a delivery system for flavour, not a vehicle for cheese. Harry cares about the masa, the carne, whether the salsa verde was made today. He is not interested in nachos, guacamole by the tableside, or anything served in a novelty bowl.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 25 July 2026

Chicatana

mexican · burrito

1400 Meridian Pl NW, Washington

4.8 across 508 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Talkin' Tacos Washington DC

taco · tacos

1800 M St NW Unit GR06, Washington

4.9 across 6.8k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita lll

mexican

3811 Fairfax Dr Ste 175, Arlington

4.8 across 469 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.

Harry

Worth It

Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos

mexican · fast-food

700 7th St NW, Washington

4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews; unusually good for what you'll pay.

Harry

Worth It

Tiki Taco

hawaiian · meal-delivery

2010 P St NW, Washington

4.7 across 657 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; hawaiian street fare, like tacos, poke & shaved ice, in a basic, basement,….

Harry

Worth It

Amparo Fondita

mexican · cocktail-bar

2002 P St NW, Washington

4.4 across 356 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Eater 38 and Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

dLeña

mexican

476 K St NW Ste D, Washington

4.6 across 2.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; elevated Mexican fare and wood-fired grilled specialties executed in a striking,….

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$$

Harry

Worth It

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

mexican · burrito

1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington

4.5 across 948 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; rustic-chic locale highlighting tacos & other Mexican staples, plus tequila & mezcal….

Harry

Worth It

Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita

mexican · soup

2911 Columbia Pike, Arlington

4.5 across 1.9k Google reviews; colorful counter-serve for flavor-packed Mexican soft tacos, tortas, quesadillas &….

Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.

Harry

Worth It

Oyamel

mexican

401 7th St NW, Washington

4.5 across 8.0k Google reviews; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about mexican in Washington

What is the best mexican restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Chicatana is currently the top-rated mexican restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 88/100.
How does Harry Hungry score mexican restaurants in Washington?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap mexican restaurants in Washington to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Mexican in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 10 mexican spots in Washington, scoring 76–88 on the Harry Score. 2 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 25 July 2026

Chicatana

mexican · burrito

1400 Meridian Pl NW, Washington

4.8 across 508 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Talkin' Tacos Washington DC

taco · tacos

1800 M St NW Unit GR06, Washington

4.9 across 6.8k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita lll

mexican

3811 Fairfax Dr Ste 175, Arlington

4.8 across 469 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.

Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.

Harry

Worth It

Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos

mexican · fast-food

700 7th St NW, Washington

4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews; unusually good for what you'll pay.

Harry

Worth It

Tiki Taco

hawaiian · meal-delivery

2010 P St NW, Washington

4.7 across 657 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; hawaiian street fare, like tacos, poke & shaved ice, in a basic, basement,….

Harry

Worth It

Amparo Fondita

mexican · cocktail-bar

2002 P St NW, Washington

4.4 across 356 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Eater 38 and Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

dLeña

mexican

476 K St NW Ste D, Washington

4.6 across 2.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; elevated Mexican fare and wood-fired grilled specialties executed in a striking,….

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$$

Harry

Worth It

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

mexican · burrito

1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington

4.5 across 948 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; rustic-chic locale highlighting tacos & other Mexican staples, plus tequila & mezcal….

Harry

Worth It

Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita

mexican · soup

2911 Columbia Pike, Arlington

4.5 across 1.9k Google reviews; colorful counter-serve for flavor-packed Mexican soft tacos, tortas, quesadillas &….

Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.

Harry

Worth It

Oyamel

mexican

401 7th St NW, Washington

4.5 across 8.0k Google reviews; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about mexican in Washington

What is the best mexican restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Chicatana is currently the top-rated mexican restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 88/100.
How does Harry Hungry score mexican restaurants in Washington?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap mexican restaurants in Washington to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.