El Sol is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

1. El Sol

8.4
1227 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 30 tips and reviews

Ana B.Ana Bautista: Chile relleno was excellent and the nacho chips with red salsa a yummi! Took me back to a real traditional fonda :D

Sabrina G.Sabrina Guzman: Tacos al pastor y carne asada were so so good! We also got a torta de bistec and the meat was so tender. We'll be back!

morgmorg: Huge upgrade from El Sauce. Decent food AND you won't get stabbed

Ris is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

2. Ris

7.7
2275 L St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · West End · 52 tips and reviews

Colleen N.Colleen N: From Washingtonian: bottomless mimosas in unusual flavors, poached eggs (Benedicts, crabcake with hollandaise), chiles rellenos, pickled herring, buttermilk biscuits

Brittany C.Brittany Cooper: The mussels and cider glazed grilled porkchops are incredible. Finish your meal with the Coffee Almond Fudge Ripple Sunday.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: You can count on good burgers and soups but the standout dish is the most out-there: a salt-rimmed margarita glass filled with lime-marinated bay scallops, tequila ice, and sour cream.

Cactus Cantina is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

3. Cactus Cantina

7.5
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Macomb St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 116 tips and reviews

Mallie T.Mallie T: Hold off on the chips and salsa and use those chips to sop up cheese chile rellenos instead!

David A.David Ambrose: I’ve been coming here since college (over 15 years) and the homemade flour tortillas are still amazing as well the signature frozen swirl margaritas!

Alex P.Alex Priest: If they ask if your entire party is here, lie if you have to. Otherwise the host will just be a jerk about it.

Gloria's Pupuseria is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

4. Gloria's Pupuseria

7.5
3411 14th St Nw, Washington, D.C.
Salvadoran Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 9 tips and reviews

mary p.mary p: love the mixed pupusas and fried chicharrones.

Lacey C.Lacey Capps: When you hear the lady in the back slapping together pupusas & tortillas by hand, you get 2 orders! Best carne asada & cheese pupusa in DC! Bring cash & grab a seat. Food is super fresh; service good.

Ben R.Ben R: Pupusa revuelta: $2 and delicious.

Guapo's is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

5. Guapo's

7.7
4515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Tenleytown · 57 tips and reviews

Kelly B.Kelly Barrett: classic Tenley spot. Good for groups--bottomless chips and salsa. I love the veggie fajitas. Portions are huge.

Stuart W.Stuart Wright: Go for the Seafood Enchilada!!!

Vicki D.Vicki D.: Order the Sangarita! Sangria and frozen margarita in one! Also - free chips and salsa i!

San Antonio Bar & Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

6. San Antonio Bar & Grill

7.3
3908 12th Street NE (Randolph Street), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Brookland · 42 tips and reviews

Victoria P.Victoria Perrone: The mega margaritas are to die for along with the nachos. Regular nachos are enough for two people. Karaoke on Thursdays is the best!

Morgan T.Morgan Thomas: Daily happy hour from 3-8 which includes mega margaritas and cheap appetizers. Read more.

Amber C.Amber C: The Strawberry Margarita is refreshing! Add a shot of Tres Generaciones!

Los Cuates is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

7. Los Cuates

7.2
1564 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Georgetown · 30 tips and reviews

Kasia K.Kasia K: totally loved it here! Great frozen margaritas (tried mango and passion fruit), decent food and nice vibe

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: When you can't decide what to get, order everything! Enter Parillada Los Cuates: grilled steak, chicken, baby back ribs, and shrimp!

Jamie H.Jamie Hess: Guacamole is amazing!!!

District Commons is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

8. District Commons

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 22nd St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 99 tips and reviews

Divya M.Divya Moolchandani: Absolutely order the pretzel bread to start. The staff was beyond attentive and it was a great dining experience. I'll definitely be back.

Shireen M.Shireen Mitchell: Bottomless mimosas during brunch. A must and rarity.

Su L.Su Lee: Pretzel baguette yo!!

MXDC is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

9. MXDC

600 14th St NW (at F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 45 tips and reviews

Gregory N.Gregory Nelson: The three signature salsas are delicious. Great variety of spice and flavor

Sara M.Sara Miller: Try the restaurant week menu - nice way to sample some of their more popular dishes including lump crab guacamole. Loved the shredded pork tacos and jicama salad! Planning to return for HH soon.

Heather d.Heather de la Riva: Phenomenal!! Try the seafood quesadilla and pork shoulder tacos!!!

Lauriol Plaza is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

10. Lauriol Plaza

8.3
1835 18th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 264 tips and reviews

Alan A.Alan Andrews: Great place for brunch. Frozen margaritas are savagely good. Sit upstairs in a booth if you have kids. Great staff too.

Mike W.Mike Wilkinson: The strawberry swirl margaritas are the best.

person n.person no one: The gay cafeteria with Yale as the mayor. Can't beat that.

El Centro D.F. is one of The 11 Best Places for Chile Rellenos in Washington.

11. El Centro D.F.

1819 14th St NW (at Swann St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · U-Street · 148 tips and reviews

KendraKendra: Good restaurant with good tacos. Inside is a bit smoky because it is an open kitchen. The waitstaff is SUPER attentive. The Chips with the salsa were amazing - home made tortilla chips!

ThrillistThrillist: The first floor houses the Taqueria, where sit-down or to-go options include tacos from the standardly mouth-watering (al pastor, carnitas) to the intriguing (beef tongue, grilled nopal cactus). Read more.

AskMenAskMen: Offering three floors of unsettling Aztec masks, two bars, an in-house taqueria and one of the best tequila selections in town, El Centro DF operates on the scale of the capital itself Read more.