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  • Chit Chaat Cafe, inside Mobil1 Vienna, VA

    Chit Chaat Cafe, inside Mobil1 Vienna, VA

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    Well this place was a surprising treat to say the least thanks to chef Tihara’s warm hospitality and quick prep of the dishes. They have a sign outside that helps notice that the spot is inside the Mobil1 gas station, and I have done loads of similar setups that are almost impossible to find when…

  • Bandit Taco, Washington DC

    Bandit Taco, Washington DC

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    Bandit Taco was a fun old shoot at a spot that has since survived and rightfully so. Food was great when I was there, all the staff was fantastic, and the atmosphere is very nice and casual.

  • Abi Azteca, Germantown MD

    Abi Azteca, Germantown MD

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    Abi Azteca Germantown was your good old normal shoot, slightly ahead of schedule on an otherwise very nice and interesting day with an assistant friend tagging along with me and included Makeda Ethiopian shoot in Alexandria, VA.

  • One of My Favorites – Ted’s Bulletin, Mosaic District, Fairfax VA

    One of My Favorites – Ted’s Bulletin, Mosaic District, Fairfax VA

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    Now Ted’s Bulletin shoot I remember VERY clearly since it was a pretty lengthy production that would cover all of their location from the work done here and that payday was most excellent in my earlier career days. The best part, besides me already knowing and loving this chain, was that everything went smooth as…

  • La Cocina De Mi Tierra, MD

    La Cocina De Mi Tierra, MD

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    Originally I shot La Cocina De Mi Tierra at their old location in Bladensburg, MD, that wasn’t too far from one of my beloved Three Brothers locations, but it appears that they have since moved and expanded to Oxon Hill and District Heights. La Cocina that I shot featured a solid selection of Salvadorian food…

  • La Mexicana, Germantown MD

    La Mexicana, Germantown MD

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    La Mexicana was a cozy Mexican spot in Germantown and they were excited to get some proper shots of their authentic dishes, so I delivered right on point. Their interior is lovely as well as cozy- Definitely the spot to check out if you want a calmer setting than other fiesta loca kind of places.

  • El Rey Tolteca, Ashburn VA – moved to Manassas

    El Rey Tolteca, Ashburn VA – moved to Manassas

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    Used to be in Ashburn Village Center and definitely added some festive colors to this plaza, but have since moved quite a bit further south into Manassas, VA. Easy-peasy shoot like majority of Mexican spots with colorful and flavorful fare as well as the overall decor.

  • Texas Parillada, Gaithersburg MD – moved to Oxon Hill MD

    Texas Parillada, Gaithersburg MD – moved to Oxon Hill MD

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    Another sad day yesterday seeing that Texas Parillada shut down in favor of some new Mexican place over in Lakeforest Mall area, off of Lost Knife road, at the same plaza as H-Mart and now another Hook & Reel location. The very first place I shot here was now-gone Wok Express Restaurant that served their…

  • Ay! Jalisco Restaurant, Gaithersburg MD

    Ay! Jalisco Restaurant, Gaithersburg MD

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    This was a nice Tex-Mex shoot not too far from home base for a change, and the spread did not disappoint one bit! Proper Mexican dishes, pupusas, and a shrimp cocktail served in a margarita glass that I don’t see too often!

  • Taco Bravo, Timonium MD – Better A Little Late Than Never

    Taco Bravo, Timonium MD – Better A Little Late Than Never

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    As usual, my email about possibly bumping this gig went into the abyss and their friendly staff hadn’t a clue about the shoot while the manager stepped out for an errand. Very well, nothing a drink won’t fix while I wait 5-10 minutes, and I’ve had far worse waits before. 15-20 later though, manager went…

  • Él Bebe, Washington DC – Tequila!

    Él Bebe, Washington DC – Tequila!

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    Él Bebe was a super-quick shoot since I was sent here on a combo shoot with Circa right next door and having negotiated everything to the GM – the kitchen was almost ahead of my pace and that made me a very happy shooter! Food here is absolutely on point as well. The food was…

  • Sin & Grin, Kentlands Gaithersburg MD

    Sin & Grin, Kentlands Gaithersburg MD

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    Sin & Grin is a very nice and cozy chicken and tacos spot in Kentlands that I got to shoot twice over the years. Very good food and homey presentation of it here.

  • Surfside, Dupont Circle Washington DC – Nice Take on Tex-Mex

    Surfside, Dupont Circle Washington DC – Nice Take on Tex-Mex

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    As yes, one of the 12-3AM guilty pleasures of partying DC – Surfside! This has been my occasional guilty pleasure back during my nightlife working days, but I did get to shoot the bigger and nicer, sit-down location off of Wisconsin Ave eventually and to my surprise. Definitely a unique spot to your typical Tex-Mex…

  • Sexi Mexi Burritos, Winchester VA

    Sexi Mexi Burritos, Winchester VA

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    Sexi Mexi was a nice and prompt shoot and a neat little shop albeit absolutely away from civilization outside of their own downtown.

  • Senor Tequilas, Germantown MD

    Senor Tequilas, Germantown MD

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    Senor Tequilas is a nice and fancy, small local chain and for this shoot I had to wait for their hired photog to arrive and “oversee” my already cookie-cutter process that I had no power over. That aside, these spots are awesome for happy hours and the food.