Dustin E.
Yelp
DEFINITELY NOT MY USUAL, BUT I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!!
I'm not a person to eat or hang out in the District. With the exception of a BBQ restaurant near by, I never have the motivation to desire to visit the District. However my oldest went to a friends B-Day party inside a pottery art place so I decided to grab a bite while I waited.
Was wanting to try something I have not had, so I gave this place a shot. Inside is small, with approximately 6-7 tables. Luckily just outside is plenty of seating. During February afternoons the weather is perfect for dining outside. The menu is simple and easy to read, the wall art is simple and contrast of the tile on the counter was very neat. I will say not much of a "Mexican vibe" but it's a simple restaurant.
I will start with what I didn't care for. I ordered a Pineapple Basil drink. Very sweet, had a creamy texture, it was green in color and served on ice. I'd say 6/10 on the drink, just not for me.
I ordered the first thing on the menu. California Burrito. I have had "California" burritos at many restaurants, and they all seem to be different. Every other one I have had was always carne a safe, for Me Gusta you could pick your "protein". Not sure why, but when asked pick my protein, makes me feel like I'm in a supplement store. Kinda odd, I'd rather hear what meat. Just me when I'm ordering food. I wish my camera worked, for some reason I could
not take a picture, but the presentation of the food was very well done. The burrito was cut in half, with one half standing on end and the other lying down. The burrito is accompanied by a handful of chips, all seemingly stacked neatly to the side of the burrito.
The burrito was loaded with tater tots, carne asada cheese and a lot of sour cream. Real good combo! I was very very surprised at the flavor of the food! My personal opinion is these trendy places seem to lack what I'd say us common folk usually like. However this place was good, not a greasy mess, real good flavor, good size and overall 8/10 on the burrito!
The two salsa I got were the Habanero and their green. Those would be their hot and medium salsas. The green flavor was good not much as far as heat. The habanero was very sweet, with a step heat curve, that didn't last too long. Very very enjoyable salsas! Salsas got a 9/10!
The side of chips were excellent touch, the chips themselves were good. They were all pretty much full chips, no broken 1/2 or small chips. The chips were not weak and breaking apart, yet they were light and airy!
Well done.
Anyway good food, solid 4/5, would eat again if I were in the district. Slightly on the higher side as far as price for what you get.