Mixtec

Review by Elpo on September 28, 2006

I've been to Mixtec a number of times and have never been that impressed (other than their crazy eggs with steak type breakfasts which are good--not healthy, but good). I've usually gotten a burrito or fajitas and they've been ok...but nothin' special and while the ambience is fine, it's pretty basic. Tonight, though, I had the bistec con salsa verde (steak with green sauce...) which was REALLY good. The salsa verde is tangy--made with tomatillos, cilantro and onions and the steak, while not a fancy cut, is tasty. I also have been there before and gotten the mejillones (mussels with some type of semi-spicy tomato based sauce) which are also really good and definitely not something you find in your average American Mexican place. SO...I think the key here is to stay away from the stuff that you see everywhere (like fajitas, etc...) and focus on things which are a bit more unusual. The prices aren't super cheap but most of the over $11 dishes are quite big and could easily be shared. It's a nice low key neighborhood place; I'll definitely be going back more often to taste other good stuff on the menu.

The staff seemed very nice and down-to-earth; even when I've been there and have not been wowed by the food it's been friendly and fast.

Review by hahn74 on August 31, 2004

Review by Chhunny on June 30, 2004

I ordered a vegetarian taco, and the cheese was amazing!!! Freshly grated with a wider tooth grater, so one could actually bite into a shred of cheese. It was delicious. Next, the rice was perfect--fluffy and flavorful, a wonderful compliment to the black beans and the subtle, fresh guacamole. Some really great ingredients combined for a really great meal! Only bummer: no standard chips and salsa that one'd expect at a Mexican restuarant. But chips did come on the side of the entree. All in all, Mixtec makes a quality meal.

Review by saylista on June 3, 2004

So my boyfriend and I were on the verge of breaking up; I decided for dinner rather than "quickie-for-old-time's-sake". Needless to say, Adams Morgan's Mixtec restaurant has kept us together, and I still got my quickie :)!

Mixtec's margaritas are off the richter and the chicken enchilada dinner is to die for. We ended the night sharing a chocolate mousse (rated best in DC) with strawberries and yes, we are still together. Thank you Mixtec.

Review by jlmartin on May 25, 2004

Very down-to-earth and authentic latin joint. No yuppiefied Lauriol Plaza this. Start off with the yummy soup (Sopa something). Charging for chips and salsa is lame, but this is Mom and Pop, not a generic chain.

Review by Caroline on April 2, 2004

This is an Adams Morgan restaurant that actually serves its neighborhood. Bustling at mealtimes, it is pleasantly busy--activists and artists meeting for tete-a-tetes, Latino families, solitary office workers--all afternoon. The waitstaff is unfailingly friendly and efficient, and if the food quality is a little uneven (especially at lunch), at least the place is refreshingly poseur-free.

Review by alison on December 19, 2003

Mix Tec is the ideal, if not only, spot for finding authentic Mexican cuisine. The interior, while brightly lit and not exactly welcoming with metal-vinyl chairs, can still be considered "warm" if only through the friendliness and helpfulness of the family who serve as hosts, cooks, bartenders and waiters. The prices have risen in the past 6 months, but one could easily split an appetizer and entree and still walk away satisfied.

One of their best sellers, the consomme, is perfect for the wintry cold; if you prefer, call a few days ahead and they'll try and get some homemade posole for you! A definite must-have, while common in most tex-mex places, is the guacamole...served with corn tortillas, this dish is the real deal.

Seafood is also good, sticking with recipes that are found at just about every west coast palapa on the beach. There's plenty of food for vegetarians, too. Overall, this place is awesome...

Review by VNannery on December 4, 2003

The service was terrible. If I had to do it over, I would order the meal to go, because their take out service is usually faster than the 45 minutes we waited for our food. Since they don't bring chips and salsa to the table before the meal, the wait was particularly painful. Their Xochimilco torta is excellent, and they have these awesome guacamole-flavored tortilla chips.