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Tico

Tico

(Now Closed)
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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  • Giuliana
    GiulianaNovember 9, 2014
    Great service! Go for brunch and have the pork belly omelette— it's out of this world AND gluten free. Ordering a bottle of champagne + a pitcher of OJ is a better deal than mimosas one at a time.
  • Anna J.
    Anna JohnMay 5, 2015
    Lovely service. Get the Shishito peppers, fried chicken tacos, and the Cauliflower, but skip the goat cheese-based cheesecake. The (three enormous) cookies and milk dessert option feeds 3-4, is YUMMY.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchMarch 23, 2016
    Check out Tico happy hour for the $6 cocktails and $5 wine and beer. The tacos are $4 each and there are also small plates for $5-$8. Order the calamari, Tico fries, and rosé sangria. Read more
  • Jeremy T.
    Jeremy ThomasNovember 9, 2014
    Great for sharing. The happy hour taco and drink deals are worth visits as well. But the best is to go with a group ready to share and explore the tapas menu.
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    Justin BartonFebruary 18, 2016
    Great brunch! Loved the duck hash and breakfast burrito. I will be returning next time I'm in DC
  • Lauren P.
    Lauren ProtentisJuly 26, 2014
    Great ambiance, ask for the wine list as opposed from ordering from the drink menu, Manchego Mac and cheese with Serrano ham is amazing.
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    Lizzie HatfieldMarch 25, 2016
    Wow, if you're not fussy, let the chef choose for you and get the 'kind of hungry' menu and prepare to be surprised and delighted.
  • Evan K.
    Evan KroopJune 22, 2014
    Tico in DC just opened about 2 weeks ago . Surprised to see no sangria but the waiter said lots if people were asking about sangria, they are working on it. Friendly waiter and fast service .
  • Trish T.
    Trish TheDishAugust 9, 2014
    Quality of the tapas don't match the price. The ambience is great and would be ideal for a happy hour... left something to be desired. We had the shishito peppers, octopus and the chorizo.
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    RyanOctober 27, 2014
    Had a good time but looking back, I can't remember a single outstanding dish. But it helps to have a big space and fun crowd.
  • Paul P.heart icon on user image
    Paul PizzellaSeptember 24, 2016
    Great tapas, prompt good service, tasty cocktails, trendy and comfortable. Cool neighborhood . A DC dining must.
  • Leandro L.heart icon on user image
    Leandro LageraMay 31, 2016
    You know...I'm up & down on this place. It's pretty and a show. People are friendly and the food gets better as you drink but I wouldn't necessarily go back
  • Katya A.heart icon on user image
    Katya AnanievaJuly 8, 2014
    Try the textured beef tacos, salmon ceviche, and beet salad! Holy yum!!!
  • Roniel T.heart icon on user image
    Roniel TesslerApril 15, 2018
    Excellent Mexican tapas! Mac and cheese, pork and beef tacos, and cabbage salad are musts!
  • Tim S.heart icon on user image
    Tim SheaFebruary 16, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The Hibiscus Margarita is definitely the best drink in the District.
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BernsteinMarch 21, 2015
    Good happy hour. The mac and cheese and two texture beef taco were great. Drinks were good and reasonably priced.
  • Tim C.heart icon on user image
    Tim ChampneyAugust 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour beef taco great! Ask for hot sauce on side.
  • Katherine K.
    The edamame tacos are amazing! Never would have ordered had they not come recommended, worth a try!
  • Karen E.heart icon on user image
    Karen ElizabethJune 15, 2014
    The corn is great and the on draft hibiscus margaritas are strong.
  • Yong K.heart icon on user image
    Yong KwonJanuary 5, 2016
    Duck confit hash is a solid choice. Small portion but delicious.
  • Karen E.heart icon on user image
    Karen ElizabethJuly 1, 2014
    Food is great but outlets under the bar is a stroke of genius. No bothering the bartender to charge your phone.
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    JackMarch 5, 2018
    The guacamole and fish tacos are delicious. Great food, but a little pricey.
  • Joe G.heart icon on user image
    Joe GizziNovember 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Fried chicken tacos have a kick. Be prepared for some heat after a few bites.
  • Tia M.
    Tia MJuly 26, 2014
    Hibiscus Margarita is delicious!!!!! You gotta try it!
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    ArianeFebruary 11, 2018
    Cauliflower, Serrano ham, empanadas, shrimp tacos!
  • Karen E.heart icon on user image
    Karen ElizabethJanuary 30, 2015
    You can never go wrong with the cocktails on tap
  • Tarneka M.
    Tarneka ManningAugust 10, 2014
    The food was amazing, but don't order any thing from their wine list.
  • Anna B.
    Anna BJuly 16, 2014
    Hibiscus Margarita on tap & spicy fish tacos are delicious
  • Jessica P.heart icon on user image
    Great margaritas and unique food options not your typical mexican
  • Sebastien M.heart icon on user image
    Sebastien MorinNovember 15, 2014
    The Steack is amazing and the Bacon cheeseburger is an orgasm
  • josef j.heart icon on user image
    josef jonJuly 21, 2017
    🌺 hibiscus margaritas 🌺 only $6 during happy hour 🍹✨
  • Kamaria M.heart icon on user image
    Kamaria MionMay 21, 2017
    Great drinks and friendly staff/great service
  • Sonja S.
    Sonja StrongarmOctober 26, 2014
    The Hibiscus Margarita is the best drink in DC
  • James M.
    James MuldrowJune 29, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Always go for the hibiscus margaritas. Great specialty!
  • Ishaan P.heart icon on user image
    Ishaan PatelSeptember 21, 2016
    Crab tostada was good and tacos. That's about it. Calamari was too oily. Beets were bland. Have to admit this is a very average place with surprisingly good reviews.
  • Melody
    MelodyJanuary 17, 2015
    The cookies are delicious and gargantuan.
  • Donte K.heart icon on user image
    Donte KenleyOctober 15, 2015
    The hibiscus margaritas were great
  • Brett H.heart icon on user image
    Brett HowardDecember 15, 2014
    Hibiscus margaritas are really good!
  • Aaron C.
    Aaron CathcartJune 15, 2014
    Peas! Peas. Peas!!!
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsJanuary 15, 2018
    The prosciutto grilled cheese...omg.
  • Susan Y.
    Susan YeeJuly 19, 2014
    The cabbage salad is wonderful!
  • Sara Y.
    Sara YFebruary 5, 2015
    Scallops and tapas
  • Sara Y.
    Sara YFebruary 5, 2015
    Prosciutto and bread
  • 微微
    微微January 18, 2016
    Happy hour M-F, 4-7pm.
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SosaJuly 15, 2019
    Awesome brunch!!
  • SHAWNA P.
    SHAWNA PAugust 26, 2018
    Hibiscus margarita 💕
  • Sara Y.
    Sara YFebruary 5, 2015
    Duck tacos
  • Adu G.heart icon on user image
    Adu GDecember 6, 2015
    Great cocktails.
  • Anne
    AnneJune 10, 2014
    Mac and cheese 👌
  • Lucia T.heart icon on user image
    Lucia TheresaJune 10, 2016
    Happy hour
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