Chaia is a cozy gem in Georgetown serving inventive vegetarian and vegan tacos, known for their flavorful combinations and sunny atmosphere.
"Almost everything at Georgetown’s vegetarian taco shop can be made vegan, from the braised mushroom tacos to black bean enchiladas to the smoky collard green tacos and cinnamon-coconut cookies. Another location sits in Chinatown. Order online for pickup or delivery." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Farmers market favorite-turned-storefront Chaia sells hearty vegetarian tacos. Options include the mushroom, feta and red sauce, or the creamy kale and potato with cheese, crema and green sauce. Carryout and delivery is available." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick, Eater Staff
"Reliable picks include a veggie taco trio from Chaia." - Tierney Plumb
"Bettina Stern, who co-founded the vegetarian taco spot, Chaia, which has two locations in D.C., was inspired by the Georgetown restaurant’s proximity to the Potomac River, a popular running path." - ByPriya Krishna
"Former farmers market stand Chaia is scheduled to open its second brick-and-mortar tomorrow, bringing vegetarian tacos served in handmade tortillas to Mount Vernon Triangle. The new shop is 2,000 square feet, twice as big as Chaia’s first location in Georgetown. Chaia chef/owners Suzanne Simon and Bettina Stern began serving their meat-free tacos at area farmers markets before setting up shop on Grace Street NW in 2015. The new store will offer an expanded selection of tacos and longer hours as well as a new quartet of draft cocktails." - Tierney Plumb