CORTEZ DC

Mexican restaurant · U Street

CORTEZ DC

Mexican restaurant · U Street

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1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Funky-chic, Baja California-inspired drinking den & roof deck for cocktails, beer & Tex-Mex snacks.  

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1905 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Get directions

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Jul 11, 2025

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"The new-ish Shaw bar just added high-top tables into the mix and TVs just in time for the tournament. All month long, Sol beers are discounted to $5 a pop." - Tierney Plumb

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"The team behind Shaw beer garden Takoda is branching out in the neighborhood, opening a 2,400-square-foot bar on Friday, March 16 that’s meant to transport patrons to Baja California — complete with tons of turquoise, plants, a rooftop tequila bar, and a West Coast-based muralist’s first work in D.C. The new two-story drinking destination that previously housed dimly-lit neighborhood restaurant 1905 has been completely redone via whitewashed brick walls, lots of colorful coastal-inspired accents, and funky lighting fixtures. It’s named after the Sea of Cortez along the eastern coast of the Mexican peninsula." - Tierney Plumb

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Lenora Wright

Google
Great View, Service and Food. What more could you ask for. This place is a vibe. If you are looking for something quick and your in the mood for tacos. I recommend this place!

Angie A

Google
This place has potential - regardless of reviews, you should definitely check it out. The location and venue itself is really nice and the rooftop is definitely a new hot spot I'll likely stop by often. The tacos were pretty good, but can't say they're worth the price. Margaritas were pretty good as well, but nothing to write home about. They just opened up recently though, so I'm excited to see how they use the constructive criticism to their benefit. Staff was very kind and open to feedback.

Meg Gargulinski

Google
I’ve been here a few times and have loved it every time! I held a birthday party here. You can reserve half the rooftop for free! It was such a great experience. We loved the drinks and service. It’s usually very empty - not a lot of people there. So if you have a big group, it’s awesome because you can pretty much have the place to yourself! It also has great views of the Monument. I’ve heard the margs are really good too.

Brianna Weck

Google
Great spot! We hosted my friend's birthday here and they provided us with the downstairs bar space for no reservation fee or drink minimum! All the party guests raved at how great the spot was and all the employees were champs for helping us out. Definitely will come back when it's warmer to check out the fun rooftop

Michael Siemann

Google
Pretty good spot. The rooftop was amazing at sunset. The fish and cauliflower tacos were solid and had a kick, but probably not worth $5. They had a really cool dining set up where we were easily able to bring a bunch of tables together for our group of 12. I will be coming back!

Cecily “Cess” Ripley

Google
The decor was nice and it was clean. The tacos taste great and the price was right. However... there was a hostess that never moved from behind the bar to do anything for our table and it was just us and her in there!! She stayed on her phone the entire night even when we were standing there. The kitchen staff that brought the tacos were far more friendly and helpful. The place was empty and I'm pretty sure that's why.

Robert Biggs

Google
This place was nice. The deck is on the roof which is a few steps up but there are signs indicating where to go. The drinks were pretty good and service prompt. I went later in the evening and had an awesome view of the bustling neighborhood. I'm giving it 5 stars based on my experience but may update after visiting during the day.

Steven Russo

Google
Really awesome bar! Spent hours on the rooftop of this place. The decor is quite fun. Really enjoyed the fish tacos and the deal that comes with two beers, chips, guac, and salsa! Really personable bartenders. Worth a visit especially on a nice day.