Upscale Mexican cuisine, creative cocktails, house-made masa
Entrance on, 777 I Street NW, Techworld Plz, Washington, DC 20001 Get directions
"Poca Madre, chef Victor Albisu’s modern Mexican restaurant in Penn Quarter that recently announced it had permanently closed, took home the award for Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year." - Gabe Hiatt
"Poca Madre, the boundary-pushing modern Mexican restaurant in Penn Quarter where chef Victor Albisu presented a high-end alternative to his popular Taco Bamba taquerias, will not reopen in Penn Quarter." - Gabe Hiatt
"Chef Victor Albisu’s modern Mexican restaurant Poca Madre, along with the sole D.C. location of his fast-casual Taco Bamba chain, will not reopen in Penn Quarter." - Tierney Plumb
"A new carryout and delivery menu ($50 minimum) pairs upscale Mexican fare like wagyu-and-lobster burritos with 32-ounce batched cocktails for five (mezcal or tequila margaritas and sangria) ready to pour over ice. Available daily from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m." - Tierney Plumb
"A diverse semifinalist pool for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic includes representatives from Eater 38 spots Green Almond Pantry, Poca Madre, Mama Chang, Centrolina, Cane, Tail Up Goat, and Zenebech." - Tierney Plumb
