Tag: tacos

  • Las Cazuelas, Manassas VA – closed

    Las Cazuelas, Manassas VA – closed

    Las Cazuelas was a nice little Mexican spot in the typical hole in a wall tiny mall much like the entirely Manassas VA, and it seems that about 4 years ago from today their quality tanked, thus causing the inevitable shut down. Seems like a place called Suyo Wild Chicken tried to take over that…

  • Bandit Taco, Washington DC

    Bandit Taco, Washington DC

    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.

  • Parlay’s Replacement – Blue Moon, Dupont Circle DC

    Parlay’s Replacement – Blue Moon, Dupont Circle DC

    It’s been eons since I’ve been down on M street NW in DC, and last place I shot here from what I recall was Bub and Pops, but this post is about a new hookah lounge called Blue Moon DC. Not to be confused with Baltimore’s Blue Moon Cafe, which is an excellent spot in…

  • Wall of Brew and Vegan Food – Frederick Social, MD

    Wall of Brew and Vegan Food – Frederick Social, MD

    Frederick Social is definitely designed for the social part of its name – very roomy interior with various types of tables and seats to accommodate different crowds and set everyone nice and cozy to enjoy the giant wall of beer taps and their tapas style plates. Predominantly vegetarian and vegan menu, or at least from…

  • La Prensa Tacos & Tapas, Nokes Plaza, Sterling VA

    La Prensa Tacos & Tapas, Nokes Plaza, Sterling VA

    La Prensa Tacos & Tapas is one of the more rare, chic, yet not pretentious tapas places and right off the bat I recommend checking them out. The shoot was done perfectly and I got to see a good half the menu or so march before me and everything looked absolutely on-point. The drinks have…

  • La Cocina De Mi Tierra, MD

    La Cocina De Mi Tierra, MD

    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 Bamba Restaurant, Silver Spring MD – closed

    La Bamba Restaurant, Silver Spring MD – closed

    This was one of the more rare Guatemalan spots that has sadly shut down, and that’s a real shame because they had some nice and unique Latin dishes to the standard Mexican fare we’re used to seeing everywhere.

  • La Mexicana, Germantown MD

    La Mexicana, Germantown MD

    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.

  • KOVI Asian Bistro, Leesburg VA

    KOVI Asian Bistro, Leesburg VA

    Nice variety spot to get your Asian palette wet in Leesburg area right across from their Costco and Target. The fact that still place is still standing strong alone tells you about their quality.

  • Juan More Taco FXBG, Fredericksburg VA

    Juan More Taco FXBG, Fredericksburg VA

    Juan More Taco was a hip little Mexican street food shop in the heard of the area I loathe the most aside from food offerings, and these guys being a very good example of it. Tacos, Elote, Posole – you name it!

  • Jordan’s Bistro, Temple Hills MD – closed

    Jordan’s Bistro, Temple Hills MD – closed

    This was one of the better shoots since immediately talks of shots for their site came into play, talks of prices were cover up front, and cash was pulled out – the right way to do business unlike all sorts of clowns like these or these. Good business sense and attitude also thoroughly reflected in…

  • El Pulgarcito Grill, Woodbridge VA

    El Pulgarcito Grill, Woodbridge VA

    El Pulgarcito Grill was a nice Salvadorian spot all the way down in Woodbridge, VA, and majority of the shoots I’ve down there were smooth sailing aside from traffic to get there and escape from the general area.

  • El Palenque Bar & Grill, Winchester VA – closed

    El Palenque Bar & Grill, Winchester VA – closed

    El Palenque was another fun shoot that I did abysmally far, far away that was a great spot with really good authentic Mexican fare, but has been replaced by another Mexican spot since. Ironically I see that quite often and it always makes me wonder how much of a difference in management and staff there…

  • The Grilled Oyster Company, MD

    The Grilled Oyster Company, MD

    Back in my day, when Grilled Oyster Co. had 2 locations – I got to shoot both of them, and the one at the tip of DC was an extra fun experience to boot! The first location I got to cover used to be in Cabin John Village, MD (aka Tuckerman Lane plaza), about a…

  • Bar J Chili Parlor, Occoquan Historic District, VA

    Bar J Chili Parlor, Occoquan Historic District, VA

    Bar J Chili Parlor was a pleasant end to one of my past BUSY days and I gotta give them credit for fusing Tex-Mex and some southern bbq ideas together as well as things like the chili spaghetti they call mac. The place itself was cozy and spacious – perfect for a happy hour with…