The Best Mexican Near Washington, DC

If there is anything more attractive than Mexico's clear blue seas, and exotic culture, that must be the tasty and unique Mexican food. It is believed that Mexican food was derived from the Mayan Indians' food 2000 years ago and it has not changed much in history. Mexican cuisine is as complex as Chinese, French and Italian food and mostly, it uses ingredients native to Mexico to give the food authentic Mexican flavor. The top 10 Mexican food selected by bbcgoodfood.com are Chilaquiles, Pozole, Tacos al pastor, Tostadas, Chiles en nogada, Elote, Enchiladas, Mole, Guacamole, and Tamales.

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  Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

  4.6 based on 235 votes

  Chicken

  Baja Fresh is a chain of fast-casual restaurant founded in 1990. It focuses on fresh ingredients and provides high-quality products. Each restaurant features a self-serve salsa bar. Baja Fresh is distinguished by its flame grilled flavor and unique grilled tortillas. If you are a spicy food lover, you must not miss Diablo Burrito with vegetarian black beans, Baja rice, Jack cheese, fresh onions, cilantro & spicy chipotle sauce wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

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  • Baja Chicken Burrito$6.89
  • Baja Pork Carnitas Burrito$6.99
  • Baja Steak Burrito$7.99
  • Baja Wahoo Fish Burrito (Grilled or Crispy)$7.99
  • Baja Shrimp Burrito$7.99
  • Baja Veggie Burrito$6.39
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  Chipotle Mexican Grill

  3.7 based on 1149 votes

  Mexican

  Chipotle Mexican Grill is a restaurant chain founded in 1993. The company provides burritos, salads, and corn tacos, including crispy corn tacos, soft corn tacos, and soft flour tacos. All the products are made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients and prepared using classic cooking methods, which ensure your nutrition supply.

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  • Chips & Guacamole$2.50
  • Chips & Salsa$1.75
  • Guacamole$1.75
  • Chips$0.90
  • Bottled Drinks$1.75
  • Soda$1.35 - $1.65
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  Qdoba

  3.6 based on 567 votes

  Mexican

  Specialised in Mexican-style cuisine, Qdoba Mexican Grill is a fast casual restaurant chain. With quick service and high quality of food, its menu includes burritos, tacos, quesadillas, taco salads, chile con queso, tortilla soup, Mexican gumbo, and fresh guacamole. What's more, customers can see how their food are made in their plain view.

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  • Vegetarian$6.69
  • Grilled Vegetables$6.69
  • Grilled Chicken$6.69
  • Grilled Steak$7.39
  • Shredded Beef$7.39
  • Ground Sirloin$6.99
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  Taco Bell

  3.6 based on 1165 votes

  Mexican

  Taco Bell is a chain of American fast-food restaurants specialised in Tex-Max food like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and other specialty items. Taco Bell has stores in the US, Australia, Canada, Chile, Greece, etc.

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  • Big Mick$4.89
  • Hot Dog$1.99
  • Jumbo Dog$2.99
  • Cheese Dog$2.59
  • Chili Dog$2.59
  • Polish Sausage$3.59
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  Rosa Mexicano

  4.3 based on 446 votes

  Mexican

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  • Empanadas De Pollo Con Chorizo$10.00
  • Tostadas De Jaiba$10.00
  • Flautas De Pollo$9.00
  • Sopa De Tortilla$8.00
  • Ceviche De Camarones$13.00
  • Tacos De Mahi Mahi$12.00
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  Pollo Campero

  4.3 based on 419 votes

  Mexican

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  • Family Combo (Whole Grilled Chicken)$17.99
  • 8 Piece Traditional Fried Chicken Combo$17.99
  • 12 Piece Traditional Fried Chicken Combo$23.99
  • 16 Piece Traditional Fried Chicken Combo$28.99
  • Caramel Flan$1.69
  • Rice Pudding$1.69
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  California Tortilla

  4.3 based on 223 votes

  Mexican

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  • Bottled Water$1.79
  • Bottled Soda$2.49
  • Fountain Drinks$1.99 - $2.49
  • Turkey Chili$3.49 - $5.19
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup$3.49 - $5.19
  • Caribbean Mango Salad$8.39
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  Guapo's

  4.9 based on 409 votes

  Mexican

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  • Whole Chicken$12.95
  • Half Chicken$6.95
  • Quarter Chicken$4.95
  • Taco Salad$7.95
  • Fiesta Salad$6.95
  • Luptta's Salad$5.95
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  Los Cuates

  4.5 based on 120 votes

  Mexican

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  • Botana de Camaron (Shrimp)$10.98
  • Shrimp Cocktail$8.99
  • Menudo$6.89
  • Pozole$6.89
  • Caldo de Camaron$8.98
  • Chicken$6.49
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  Surfside

  4.1 based on 105 votes

  Mexican

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  • Tuna Carpaccio$13.75
  • Cajun Seared Albacore$13.50
  • Ahi Poke$13.50
  • Sunomono$12.50
  • Tuna Tartar$11.50
  • Oysters On The Half Shell$5.75
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