Best Mexican Restaurants in the Washington, DC, Area

Jicama salad at Cielo Rojo.

I was going to do a list of the 10 best Mexican restaurants in the Washington, DC, area. But, I just don’t want to. Also, I am not finding them… so here’s my list.

Cielo Rojo, Takoma Park, Maryland: High class, world class, cosmopolitan, Mexican food. Also includes a vegan menu. Really good food.

A basil mezcal drink at Cielo Rojo.

El Bebe is the next best. But it’s a bit tex-mex…

Helena’s Mexican Restaurant: Authentic but also a bit tex-mex.