Tlayuda
$28.00
Large crisp tortilla topped with a choice of carne asada or chorizo.
“Such a good mojito, tlayuda, and al pastor quesadilla!!”
Mexican dishes from enchiladas to quesadillas shape the Latin American food at Chicatana in Columbia Heights, Washington, with pickup available.
Order onlineTlayuda
$28.00
Large crisp tortilla topped with a choice of carne asada or chorizo.
“Such a good mojito, tlayuda, and al pastor quesadilla!!”
Molotes de Requeson
$10.00
Plantain, cream cheese, and mole make up this savory Mexican starter.
Nopales Salad
$12.00
Salad with nopales, the edible pads of prickly pear cactus.
Gorditas de Chicharron
$10.00
Thick masa cakes filled with chicharrón, a savory pork preparation.
T Pastor
$5.00
Pork, pineapple, onions, and cilantro fill this al pastor taco.
“Some of the best pastor tacos I’ve had in the US. So delicious, MUST visit if you’re in DC”
T Camaron
$5.00
Shrimp, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream fill this taco.
“I was pleasantly surprised as a Mexican 🇲🇽🙋🏻♀️person and from the DMV area. The sopes were so delicious. They’re definitely very modern, but tasted so good. My Mexican mom can’t even make this. My partner got the Tlayuda, which was so good. I got two tongue tacos, and one shrimp taco and I love both of them, but the shrimp one was the best. I also got a side of beans and rice. Overall would come back here.”
T Lobster
$8.00
Lobster is tucked into a tortilla for this seafood taco.
“We came here from Seattle because of the Google reviews. The food was delicious (lobster taco) and the spicy passion fruit margarita was top notch! Would recommend! Make a reservation or come early as it fills up fast”
T Coliflor al Pastor
$4.50
Fried cauliflower taco with pineapple, onions, and avocado salsa.
“Great service. Sat bar side just as happy hour began and while it was quiet at first soon enough it got busy and we are talking midweek They did not cheap out and water down my drinks. Great prices too. The cauliflower al pastor tacos”
Q Carne Asada
$16.00
A grilled-beef quesadilla folded in a tortilla with melted cheese.
“Every bite was great. We had guacamole, esquites, jamon serrano, steak quesadilla, carnitas taco, flats and margaritas!”
Quesadilla de Insectos
$16.00
A folded tortilla quesadilla filled with insects.
“Staff is excellent. Food & drinks are amazing. Love this neighbor gem. Try all the insects! Ceviche, tacos, you cant go wrong. Don't leave 14th & Meridian!”
Q Queso
$13.00
A cheese quesadilla folded inside a tortilla and griddled.
“Believe the hype! We checked out this place based on the reviews and it was excellent. It’s upscale Latin food but very reasonably priced and very good. Plus if you’re a fan of spicy food they bring the heat! The servers were very attentive and friendly, all around a great experience and we will be back!”
Q Camarones
$16.00
A griddled tortilla filled with shrimp and melted cheese.
Aguachile Verde
$18.00
Seafood marinated with lime and green chile in a bright aguachile.
“Best tacos and aguachile, highly recommend. We stop for Sunday brunch often too”
Pescado Zarandeado
$27.00
Whole rockfish with guajillo adobo, served with greens.
Sopes de Camaron
$13.50
Thick sopes topped with shrimp, garlic, guajillo chile, and black beans.
Grilled Shrimp
$19.00
Grilled head-on shrimp with garlic butter and pico de gallo.
Enchiladas Suizas
$16.00
Rolled tortillas in creamy Swiss-style sauce with cheese.
“Really good Mexican food! We got Asada tacos and quesadillas, the tortillas taste homemade. The meat was very tasty and fresh. Guacamole was super bomb. Very good quality for east coast Mexican food!”
Enchiladas Rancheras
$15.00
Rolled tortillas filled and covered with ranchera sauce.
“Please, if you want to enjoy the real Mexican food in DC, you have to come here. Tlayudas are the BBBEEESSSTTTT!!!”
Passionfruit Flan
$10.00
A passionfruit-flavored custard dessert with a silky set.
“Oh my gosh. We just ate at this place, and the margaritas, tacos, brussels sprouts, passionfruit flan. Everything. Amazing.”
Bunuelos
$9.00
Buñuelos are crisp fried-dough pastries with optional Hormigas.
“We came in here by chance and could not believe this place is not more well known in DC. We sat at the bar and had delicious Al Pastor margaritas and a number of apps + tacos. Service was very fast and friendly, and food was the best Mexican we’ve had in DC. A neighborhood gem!”
Churros con Dulce de Leche
$10.00
Fried dough pastries served with dulce de leche caramel sauce.
4 Leches
$12.00
A milk-soaked cake dessert made with four kinds of milk.
At Chicatana, Latin American food spans Enchiladas Rancheras, Enchiladas Suizas and Pollo con Mole. Mushroom and spinach appear in quesadillas, while Mexican rice and black beans can accompany your meal.
T Pescado pairs rockfish and rice tempura with morita mayo and cabbage. T Asada has hanger steak, grilled onion and salsa molcajete, while T Rajas con Crema combines roasted peppers, cream and Oaxaca cheese.
Visit Chicatana in Columbia Heights, Washington for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Chilaquiles Verdes can come with sautéed shrimp, while Queso Fundido offers mushrooms as an addition to the cheese.
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