MXDC Cocina Mexicana – Mexican
MXDC Cocina Mexicana pulses with a sleek, high-energy sophistication where the bright tang of fresh lime and the smoky aroma of charred chilies set the stage for a vibrant culinary journey. Velvety house-made guacamole and citrus-cured ceviche awaken the senses, leading the way to a parade of artisanal tacos filled with everything from tender, slow-roasted cochinita pibil to crisp, golden mahi mahi. This stylish destination reimagines traditional Mexican soul through a modern lens, inviting guests to linger over bubbling cheese fondues and artfully crafted plates in an atmosphere of urban elegance.
600, 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005 +12123931900 https://www.mxdcrestaurant.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Traditional Guacamole - $15: Tomatoes, Onion, Cilantro, Jalapeño Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $15: Chipotle, Smoked Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn, Lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Fondue - $15: Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Cotija, Queso Fresco, Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanaditas - $9: Tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $11: Tortilla chips, queso mix, pico de gallo, black beans, pickled onion, crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine, Roasted Garlic Caesar, Cotija, Red Chile, Mexican Croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos and Quesadillas
- Carne Asada Tacos - $18: Soy-Ginger Marinade, Avocado, Pico, Pickled Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi Tacos - $18: Wild-Caught, Baja Beer Batter, Chipotle Aioli, Pineapple Chutney Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Tacos - $17: Chile Marinade, Fajita Salsa, Avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cochinita Pibil Tacos - $17: Braised Pork Shoulder, Pickled Red Onions, Cilantro, Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hongos Tacos - $17: Huitlacoche, Wild Mushrooms, Tomatillo Truffled Corn Salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabra Quesadilla - $16: Goat Cheese, Cotija, Mozzarella, Chihuahua, Arugula, Smoked Chile Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Huitlacoche Quesadilla - $18: Mexican Corn Truffles, Mozzarella, Chihuahua, Arugula, Epazote-Black Truffle Chimichurri Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Meat - $32: Terres Major, chipotle corn on cob, grilled avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $25: Cauliflower, corn, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, queso, smoked chile, white truffle sauce, rice & beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon a la Plancha - $26: Pan seared salmon, honey chile glaze, yellow rice, sautéed carrots, zucchini, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- MX Enchiladas - $23: Carne with mole rojo or pollo with mole verde, yellow rice, black beans, sour cream, queso fresco, white onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- MX Fajita - $34: Terres major, pollo, camarones, peppers, cherry tomato, red onions, guacamole, pico, warm tortillas, jalapeno Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- MXDC Burger - $24: Guacamole, arugula, cheese, pico, jalapeño, chipotle aioli, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Eggs - $26: Terres Major Steak, Tequila-Mole Hoisin Sauce, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Short Rib Hash - $25: Braised Short Ribs, Hoisin Chocolate Mole, Breakfast Potatoes, Eggs, Avocado, Soft Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $16: Three Hard Shell Tortillas, Refried Black Beans, Fried Eggs, Crema, Queso Fresco, Tomato Salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Lemongrass Rice - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans & Smoked Chiles - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Pesto Brussels Sprouts - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn on the Cob - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churros - $10: Cinnamon Sugar, Caramelo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan - $10: Sweet Milk, Espresso, Frangelico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Tres Leches - $10: Cream, Sponge Cake, Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream with Fried Churros - $12: Fried Churro, Vanilla Ice Cream, Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate-Peanut Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Sorbet - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Margarita de Casa - $12: Tequila blanco, mxdc cordial, agave, fresh lime
- Blackberry Margarita - $13: Tequila blanco, mxdc cordial, blackberry syrup, agave, fresh lime
- Classic Paloma - $13: Tequila blanco, grapefruit soda, fresh lime
- Oaxacan Old Fashioned - $16: Tequila reposado, mezcal, agave, angostura bitters, orange bitters
- Corona - $6
- Modelo Especial - $9
- Mexican Sodas - $6: Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola
- Jarritos - $6: Pineapple, grapefruit, mandarin, lime
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