To many of us, Cinco De Mayo means: tacos, margaritas, and fiesta. More popular as a celebration in the U.S., the day commemorates the first Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. On this day the Mexian army, led by Ignacio Zaragoza, managed to win a victory over the much larger French army. Today it is a celebration of Mexican-American culture and we have compiled a list of great taco take-out options throughout the DMV. ¡Salud!
WASHINGTON, DC
Espita
Shaw
Espita Mezcaleria is Washington DC’s premier southern Mexican restaurant and Mezcal bar. They strive to take traditional Oaxacan and Southern Mexican flavors and push them outside the box of classic Mexican cuisine and beverages.
Taco City DC
Navy Yard
Close to the Navy Yard, Taco City DC’s delicious food is inspired by the Aztec/Mayan culture and today’s Mexican cultural traditions.
Photo Courtesy of: Oyamel
Oyamel
Penn Quarter
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Oyamel way at home! Bring home the best of their menu of antojitos and agave spirits with this special feast for four, featuring your choice of taco kits, quesadillas, and their signature guacamole and chips. There’s something for everyone to celebrate with this year.
District Taco
Dupont, Eastern Market, Metro Center, Tenleytown, Alexandria, Arlington, Dunn Loring, Tysons Corner, Riverdale Park, Silver Spring,
District Taco serves Yucatan style Mexican food that is fresh, simple and healthy. All of their dishes are made fresh daily from quality ingredients.
Guapo’s
Georgetown, Tenleytown, Arlington, Fair Lakes, Herndon, Manassas, Woodbridge, Bethesda, Gaithersburg
Founded by the Rincon family, who arrived in Virginia in the late 1970s, Guapo’s restaurants combine a great atmosphere with friendly staff and quality food throughout the metropolitan area.
MARYLAND
Gringos & Mariachis
Bethesda, Park Potomac
This authentic Mexican restaurant with a wide selection of tacos, tortas & burritos, homemade salsas and other Mexican classics quickly became a neighborhood favorite in Bethesda.
Tacos 5 De Mayo Restaurant
Hyattsville
Presented as a Humble kitchen offering authentic Mexican standards such as quesadillas, sopes, and enchiladas.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Photo Courtesy of Taco Bama
Taco Bamba Taqueria
Ballston, Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Springfield
Victor Albisu’s stand-up/counter-style restaurants serve Mexican street food and tacos in both traditional and chef-driven styles.
Tequila & Taco
Alexandria
Open for curbside pickup and now offering their signature fresh squeezed margaritas to go.
Urbano Mexican Fare
Alexandria, Mosaic District
Urbano focuses on fresh ingredients, excellent hospitality, and delicious Tex-Mex inspired food.
Tacos Los Primos (Foodtruck)
Arlington
Tacos Los Primos food truck can be found by Rhodeside Green Park. Whether you are looking for a quick bite for lunch or dinner for the whole family, they are a great place to get delicious and affordable Mexican food.
El Tio Grill
McLean, Falls Church, Great Falls, Gainsville
From sizzling fajitas to melt-in-your-mouth enchiladas, El Tio is known for fresh, delicious Tex-Mex dishes and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
Cocina On Market
Leesburg
Enjoy seasonally inspired Mexican cuisine that focuses on the areas of Oaxaca, Puebla & Veracruz.
Señor Ramon Taqueria
Leesburg, Sterling, Chantilly, Reston
Señor Ramon Taqueria opened in 2016 and their goal has always been the same, to bring authentic, street style Mexican food to Northern Virginia; using antique homemade recipes and the freshest ingredients.
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