The Food Critics Return

So, now that it is the end of the weekend it is time to tell about the good food places I have been to. Being in Washington D.C. gives you lots of options for different flavors!

Now if you are someone who likes Tex-Mexican food I would suggest Cactus Cantina. It is located a very short bus ride or about a 15-20min walk, if the weather is nice, down Wisconsin Ave from the Tenley Campus. The setting is very comfortable but it is loud with how many people go there, so if you are looking for a quiet place this is probably not what you are looking for. The starter basket of tortilla chips and salsa, that has a good kick, is wonderful! I got the chicken fajita, which comes out on a sizzling cast iron pan of deliciousness. The peppers and onions were fried to perfection and the guacamole was fantastic as well.

If you are looking for some good thin crust pizza the place for you would be Pete’s New Havel Style Pizza at the corner of Wisconsin Ave NW and Irving St. NW. Pete’s pizza is a very thin crust pizza but is not crispy or burnt. (A slice goes for about $2.50). They also serve some type of old school fountain sodas which are sickeningly sweet but absolutely fabulous. My top choice is the cherry coke.

I nice place to take your family if they come see you or a nice place for you and your friends is Capitol City Brewing Company. This restaurant is right by the Union Station metro stop. Now something which I insist that you get is the Southwest Keg Rolls. I am not a bean person but for some reason the mixture of chicken, corn, tomatoes, cabbage, black beans and mozzarella cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep fried then served with sweet thai chili dipping sauce makes beans taste good! For a main dish I ordered the chicken strips which were very good with whatever little spice they added to them to make your mouth a little hot. But no worries since this place is famous for their home brewed root beer.

These three restaurants were my picks for this week. Next week will be back with another three restaurants which are wonderful in Washington D.C.!