Mission - Navy Yard

"A taco-and-tequila bar located across from Nationals Park, serving as competition to El Rey." - Tierney Plumb

"This two-story Mexican bar right across from Nationals Park is where sports fans and late-night crowds congregate for margaritas and sheet pan nachos. The millennial-driven group added a beachy bar next door called Royal Sands Social Club that resembles one big pool party and was named Eater DC’s Design of the Year in 2023." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"Along with all-night happy hour on Mondays, there’s a 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. deal on Tuesday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to do 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The week-long discount includes $6 tequila shots, drafts starting at $5.90, margs for $9.50, $2 chips and salsa, and $5 tacos." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick

"For both Mission Navy Yard and Royal Sands Social Club, owner Fritz Brogan, himself a former political operative, designed both spaces with private elevators and entrances to private event rooms. They’ve been used for political fundraisers and names like AOC and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when they met for nachos and tacos at Mission." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Located steps from Nationals Park, the nachos volcan here are much more than a humble appetizer. The dish comes piled with white corn tortilla chips, queso fundito and queso fresca, guacamole, beans, corn, pico and jalapeños. Any protein can be added for an additional $4." - Tajha Lanier, Travis Mitchell