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"For its D.C. debut at 700 7th Street NW on Tuesday, December 5, I learned the NY-based chain is bringing its forearm-sized, Mission District–style burritos wrapped in steamed tortillas—starting with Monterey Jack cheese melted onto the tortilla—and fillings like guacamole made with ripe Hass avocados, homemade beans, carnitas slow-cooked over 12 hours, chicken and steak marinated overnight in customized spice blends, or spiced sweet potatoes. The menu also includes quesadillas, nachos, tacos and bowls, fresh salads, and veggie-focused items, and breakfast burritos stuffed with bacon, steak, chorizo, beans, cheese, and eggs arrive on Wednesday, December 6. Opening-day promotions include swag, spin-the-wheel prizes, and a contest where the customer who guesses how many burritos the brand rolls in a year wins a $500 gift card; daily hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for dine-in or online pickup and delivery. I can augment orders with sauces (smoky, verde, habanero, creamy chipotle and spicy avocado goddess), sides like queso blanco, pico de gallo, corn salsa, homemade corn tortilla chips, and spiced and caramelized Brussels sprouts cooked with Mexican Coke, and take advantage of an all-day happy hour featuring beers (Tecate, Corona, Pacifico), wines, and High Noon tequila seltzers. The chain was acquired two years ago by Founders Table Restaurant Group, which also runs Chopt." - Tierney Plumb