Taqueria Nacionale - cheap eat near Capital Hill

Whether you are a tourist in town or work near Capital Hill, you can't miss Taqueria Nacionale. This place tugs behind Johnny's Half Shelf. It serves mouthwatering pork, fish and chorizo tacos on the Hill. Their main attraction are the tacos, but I've tried their cheese burger and soggy fries- they are totally yummy. As a matter of fact, cheese burger with pimento cheese is their Monday special. Wednesday is chicken pot pie, Friday is shrimp jambalaya ($7), a riot of sweet shrimp, tomato-tinted rice, zesty andouille sausage and soft peppers that wards off winter's chill as it sticks to the ribs. While you are there, try a glass jugs of agua fresca beckon to put out the fire.



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Capitol Hill Tandoor & Grill

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast
419 8th ST SE
(between S D St & S E St)
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3233
www.capitolhillgrill.com

If Indian food & All You Can Eat Buffet are your things, you CAN'T miss this one. Located near Eastern Market metro in Washington DC, this place is a hidden gem. They offer an incredible selection of authentic Indian & Pakistani specialties. I eat here a lot as I work downtown DC. Their buffet menu is $9.95. It costs more to eat on weekends.

As a regular there, I think their lunch buffet is way underrated. Their saag paneer is my favorite of any place yet. Do you like Butter Chicken? This place makes a killer Butter Chicken. They rotate food everyday so call in advance if you are into a specific dish. My favorite desert is rice pudding- so creamy it's just do die for.

Service is good- friendly and attentive. Nothing special.

p.s. their ice-tea is a thirst quencher.

Mama's Chicken

6257 Little River Turnpike
Alexandria, VA 22312 703-354-9400

This place is close to my house. One of my favorite if you are into Peruvian dishes. My favorite is beef taco- this is not your usual taco Taco Bell. This place are authentic down to earth kind of food that caters to Latino crowd. If you are adventurous, try cow's feet soup for $7.