La Tejana – Mexican
This vibrant morning destination hums with the soulful energy of the Rio Grande Valley, where the aroma of freshly griddled tortillas and rich Lost Sock coffee invites a lingering start to the day. Guests savor hearty, hand-held treasures like the spicy Choripapa and the savory crunch of Súper Migas, each bite delivering a sun-drenched taste of Texas heritage that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly bold.
3211, Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20010-2103 +12025251708 https://www.latejanadc.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at La Tejana
Dairy-Free at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Betsy, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa and Habanero Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Betsy, El Frijolito (Regular or Vegetarian) and Lost Sock Iced Coffee (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Betsy, Lost Sock Iced Coffee (Small) and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Betsy, El Frijolito (Regular or Vegetarian) and Lost Sock Iced Coffee (Small). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Cilantro Crema Salsa and Habanero Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Charred Tomato Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The 512, La Betsy and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at La Tejana
La Tejana in Washington has 3 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Habanero Salsa and Charred Tomato Salsa. 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 La Tejana
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Duper Migas | 58.9 g | 39.5 g |
| Súper Migas | 46.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Tio Willie | 49.9 g | 25.6 g |
| El Frijolito (Regular or Vegetarian) | 13.1 g | 22.2 g |
| Uncle P | 39.5 g | 15.4 g |
| The 512 | 42.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Mexican Coke | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Café de Olla | 63.1 g | 7.4 g |
| Cilantro Crema Salsa | 17.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Avocado Tomatillo Salsa | 1.3 g | 2.5 g |
| Charred Tomato Salsa | 3.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Topo Chico | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Tacos
1 for $4.75, 3 for $14, 6 for $26 (The 512 excluded from bundles). All served on housemade flour tortillas.
- 956 - $4.75: Cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, refried beans, queso drizzle, cilantro garnish Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La Choripapa - $4.75: Cheesy scrambled eggs, house-cured chorizo, fried potatoes, cilantro garnish Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The 512 - $7: Cheesy scrambled eggs, 2Fifty Texas BBQ chopped brisket, queso drizzle, side of pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Tio Willie - $4.75: Cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, queso drizzle Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Súper Migas - $4.75: Cheesy scrambled eggs, diced poblano, diced tomato, diced onion, queso drizzle, tortilla strip crumble, cilantro garnish Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- El Frijolito (Regular or Vegetarian) - $4.75: Refried pinto beans, diced onion, tortilla strip crumble, sprinkled cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle P - $4.75: Cheesy scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, queso drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Super Duper Migas - $4.75: Cheesy scrambled eggs, diced poblano, diced tomato, diced onion, bacon, fried potatoes, queso drizzle, cilantro garnish Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- La Betsy - $4.75: Refried pinto beans, diced tomato, diced poblano, diced onion, fried potatoes, sprinkled vegan cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lost Sock Drip Coffee (Small) - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lost Sock Drip Coffee (Large) - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lost Sock Iced Coffee (Small) - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lost Sock Iced Coffee (Large) - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Café de Olla - $4.5
- Topo Chico - $4
- Mexican Coke - $4
- Dirty Horchata (Small) - $4.25: Contains peanuts. Available Sat & Sun only. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Dirty Horchata (Large) - $5: Contains peanuts. Available Sat & Sun only. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sides
- Cilantro Crema Salsa - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Charred Tomato Salsa - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Avocado Tomatillo Salsa - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Habanero Salsa - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
Frequently Asked Questions about La Tejana
- Is La Tejana dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Tejana has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including La Betsy, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa and Habanero Salsa.
- What can I eat at La Tejana on a dairy-free diet?
- La Betsy, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa and Habanero Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Tejana have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including La Betsy and Lost Sock Iced Coffee (Small).
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Tejana?
- Super Duper Migas, at roughly 39.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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