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Tico
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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Anna JohnMay 5, 2015Lovely 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.
GiulianaNovember 9, 2014Great 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.
Bitches Who BrunchMarch 23, 2016Check 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 ThomasNovember 9, 2014Great 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.
Justin BartonFebruary 18, 2016Great brunch! Loved the duck hash and breakfast burrito. I will be returning next time I'm in DC
Trish TheDishAugust 9, 2014Quality 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.
Lauren ProtentisJuly 26, 2014Great ambiance, ask for the wine list as opposed from ordering from the drink menu, Manchego Mac and cheese with Serrano ham is amazing.
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 25, 2016Wow, 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.
Paul PizzellaSeptember 24, 2016Great tapas, prompt good service, tasty cocktails, trendy and comfortable. Cool neighborhood . A DC dining must.
RyanOctober 27, 2014Had 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.
Evan KroopJune 22, 2014Tico 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 .
Roniel TesslerApril 15, 2018Excellent Mexican tapas! Mac and cheese, pork and beef tacos, and cabbage salad are musts!
Matt BernsteinMarch 21, 2015Good happy hour. The mac and cheese and two texture beef taco were great. Drinks were good and reasonably priced.
The Hibiscus Margarita is definitely the best drink in the District.
Leandro LageraMay 31, 2016You 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
Katherine Kennedy AllenJune 9, 2014The edamame tacos are amazing! Never would have ordered had they not come recommended, worth a try!
Always go for the hibiscus margaritas. Great specialty!
Fried chicken tacos have a kick. Be prepared for some heat after a few bites.
- Karen ElizabethJuly 1, 2014Food is great but outlets under the bar is a stroke of genius. No bothering the bartender to charge your phone.
- Ishaan PatelSeptember 21, 2016Crab 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.
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(202) 319-1400
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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