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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Chaia Taco
Dairy-Free at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Sampler, Chips & Dip and Large Taco Box. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seasonal Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Sampler, Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Taco and Mushroom Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Taco and Chips & Salsa de Árbol. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elderberry Kombucha and Iced Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elderberry Kombucha and Iced Green Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Sampler, Chips & Dip and Large Taco Box. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chaia Taco
Chaia Taco in Washington has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Sampler, Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Taco and Mushroom Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Chaia Taco
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kale Salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Sweet Potato Nachos | 28 g | 31.1 g |
| Chips & Dip | 46.3 g | 25 g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 35.4 g | 24.3 g |
| Chips & Salsa de Árbol | 8.7 g | 24.1 g |
| Black Bean Enchiladas | 47.3 g | 21.5 g |
| Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Taco | 4.5 g | 16.4 g |
| Smoky Collard Greens Taco | 2.2 g | 14.2 g |
| Roasted Butternut Squash Taco | 7 g | 12.2 g |
| Wine | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Chipotle Sweet Potato Hash Taco | 1.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Small Taco Box | 58.7 g | 10.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Mushroom Taco: feta, salsa roja & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Sweet Potato Hash Taco: feta, arugula pepita salsa & cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Butternut Squash Taco: goat cheese, chipotle yogurt & mint Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoky Collard Greens Taco: queso fresco, salsa paprika & watermelon radish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Taco: queso fresco, salsa asada, jalapeños & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Seasonal Sampler: a tasting of our five vegetable tacos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Taco Box - $55: 12 tacos, serves 4-6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Taco Box - $100: 24 tacos, serves 8-10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Black Beans: jalapeños & crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Rice: feta, herb pesto & toasted pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Dip: habanero pepita dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa de Árbol: tomato, white onion, garlic, cilantro, and roasted chiles de árbol Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad: parmesan, toasted pepita vinaigrette & mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup: garlic oil & chives Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas, Nachos & Enchiladas
- Mushroom Quesadilla: braised mushrooms, monterey jack, olio picante & salsa asada Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts Quesadilla: monterey jack & salsa jalapeno Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla: melted monterey jack & salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber 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: 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: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Family Pack: 12 black bean enchiladas; serves 6 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Caneta: cinnamon and coconut cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Rich Dark Cocoa Brownie: gluten free, vegan brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Horchata Matcha Latte: matcha, cinnamon, vanilla syrup & oat milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Iced Hibiscus Tea: housemade with local bee honey & fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Green Tea: mint, marigold & citrus Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Agua Fresca: coconut milk, lime & honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Elderberry Kombucha: from wild kombucha, md Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Sierra: mezcal, pineapple & lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chaia Margarita: tequila, lime & agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaia Taco
- Is Chaia Taco dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chaia Taco has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Sampler, Chips & Dip and Large Taco Box.
- What can I eat at Chaia Taco on a dairy-free diet?
- Seasonal Sampler, Chips & Dip and Large Taco Box carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chaia Taco have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasonal Sampler and Chips & Dip.
- Is Chaia Taco gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Chaia Taco?
- Kale Salad, at roughly 56.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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