Chaia Taco – Mexican
This bright, garden-inspired sanctuary reimagines the taco through a seasonal lens, where hand-pressed tortillas cradle a vibrant tapestry of farm-fresh vegetables. Earthy braised mushrooms and smoky collard greens mingle with velvety roasted butternut squash and creamy kale, creating a sophisticated palette of flavors that feels both wholesome and indulgent. It is a celebration of the harvest, where every colorful sampler box offers a rustic yet refined journey through the best of the local fields.
615, I Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12022901019 https://www.chaiatacos.com/location/chinatown/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Menu
Tacos
- Creamy Kale & Potato Taco: pepper jack, salsa verde & pickled red onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Mushroom Taco: feta, salsa roja & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Sweet Potato Hash Taco: feta, arugula pepita salsa & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Butternut Squash Taco: goat cheese, chipotle yogurt & mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoky Collard Greens Taco: queso fresco, salsa paprika & watermelon radish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Taco: queso fresco, salsa asada, jalapeños & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Seasonal Sampler: a tasting of our five vegetable tacos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Taco Box - $55: 12 tacos, serves 4-6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Taco Box - $100: 24 tacos, serves 8-10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Black Beans: jalapeños & crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Rice: feta, herb pesto & toasted pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Dip: habanero pepita dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa de Árbol: tomato, white onion, garlic, cilantro, and roasted chiles de árbol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad: parmesan, toasted pepita vinaigrette & mint Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup: garlic oil & chives Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas, Nachos & Enchiladas
- Mushroom Quesadilla: braised mushrooms, monterey jack, olio picante & salsa asada Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts Quesadilla: monterey jack & salsa jalapeno Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla: melted monterey jack & salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Nachos: toasted corn chips, black beans, pepper jack, arugula pepita salsa, cilantro, pickled red onions & cilantro-lime jalapeños Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Enchiladas: two enchiladas with pepper jack & salsa roja, topped with jalapeño crema, pickled red onion and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Family Pack: 12 black bean enchiladas; serves 6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Caneta: cinnamon and coconut cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rich Dark Cocoa Brownie: gluten free, vegan brownie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Horchata Matcha Latte: matcha, cinnamon, vanilla syrup & oat milk
- Iced Hibiscus Tea: housemade with local bee honey & fresh mint
- Iced Green Tea: mint, marigold & citrus
- Coconut Agua Fresca: coconut milk, lime & honey
- Elderberry Kombucha: from wild kombucha, md
- Pineapple Sierra: mezcal, pineapple & lime
- Chaia Margarita: tequila, lime & agave
- Wine: rosé - a craft bubbly
- Beer: a craft ipa
- Hot Tea: black, green & herbal
- Cold Brew Coffee: from partners coffee, ny
- French Press Coffee: freshly brewed to order
Restaurants near Chaia Taco
- D'Leña — Mexican
- Mí Vida — Mexican
- TallBoy — Mexican
- El Rinconcito — Mexican
- Dos Toros Taqueria — Mexican
- District Rico — Mexican
- El Sol Restaunrante & Tequileria — Mexican
- Sol Mexican Grill — Mexican
- District Taco — Mexican
- Lima Twist — Mexican
- MXDC Cocina Mexicana — Mexican
- Republic Cantina — Mexican
