Mechos Dominican Cafe – Caribbean
This vibrant neighborhood gem pulses with the soulful energy of the Caribbean, drawing guests in with the irresistible scent of garlic-rubbed roasted pork and slow-simmered stews. Plates arrive piled high with the comforting traditions of "La Bandera" and the crispy indulgence of golden chicken cracklings, while the rich, savory depth of shrimp-topped mofongo captures the essence of a sun-drenched island kitchen.
2450, Market Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20018 +12026294847 https://www.mechoskitchen.com/0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-fodmap, carnivore, tlc, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Empanadas - $15: Fried pastry filled with your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Salami Bites - $15: Bite-sized fried Dominican salami. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Mofongo with Shrimp - $15: Fried green plantains mashed with garlic puree and optional pork cracklings, topped with shrimp in a tomato-based garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- The Three Hits (Los Tres Golpes) - $15: Mashed boiled plantains (Mangú) topped with sautéed red onions, served with fried eggs, fried Dominican salami, and fried cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Flag (La Bandera) - $15: White rice, red or black beans, and stewed beef or choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Stewed Meats (Guisados) - $15: Meats cooked in tomato-based sauce with sofrito, served over rice or with fried green plantains. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chimis - $15: Dominican hamburger or pulled pork sandwich with cabbage and mayo-ketchup sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Fish (Pescado Frito) - $15: Fresh fish fried and served with traditional Dominican sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cracklings (Chicharrón de Pollo) - $15: Crispy fried chicken chunks served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Roasted Pork (Puerco Asao) - $15: Whole roasted pork with crispy skin and tender meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Braised Pork (Pernil) - $15: Slow-cooked pork shoulder marinated with aromatic herbs and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
Sides
- Rice with Beans (Moros) - $15: Rice and beans or pigeon peas cooked together. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Fried Green Plantains (Tostones) - $15: Twice-fried green plantain slices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap