Pascual – Mexican
Pascual captures the vibrant spirit of modern Mexican artistry, where the scent of charred chilies and bright citrus drifts through a sophisticated, high-energy dining room. The kitchen transforms coastal treasures into edible art, balancing the delicate, cooling snap of fennel-kissed aguachile against the rich, smoky depth of a ribeye huarache served on hand-pressed masa. It is a place where traditional heritage meets contemporary flair, offering a rhythmic journey through pristine crudos, savory tamals, and the communal joy of perfectly seasoned tostadas.
732, Maryland Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002 +12024501954 https://www.pascualdc.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pascual
Dairy-Free at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Kampachi Crudo and Bangs Island Mussels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kampachi Crudo, Bangs Island Mussels and Hamachi Collar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Branzino a la Brasa, Heirloom Corn Tortillas and Kampachi Crudo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamachi Collar, Badger Flame Beets and Fennel Aguachile Rojo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamachi Collar, Monopolio Clara and Carrot Marigold Agua Fresca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamachi Collar, Summer Squash Infladita and Chayote Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hamachi Collar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pascual
Pascual in Washington has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Braised Oaxacan Ayocote Beans and Chayote Salad. 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 Pascual
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fennel Aguachile Rojo | 16.3 g | 40.6 g |
| Steak Tartare Tostada | 14.5 g | 34 g |
| Chayote Salad | 19.2 g | 23.1 g |
| Taco al Pastor | 25.7 g | 19.5 g |
| Badger Flame Beets | 21.2 g | 18 g |
| Fried Mexican Red Rice | 97.9 g | 16.7 g |
| Taco al Pastor Margarita | 82.7 g | 10.2 g |
| Ribeye Huarache | 13.4 g | 10 g |
| Si Whey, Santo | 67.9 g | 9.4 g |
| Summer Squash Infladita | 20.2 g | 8 g |
| Fideos Negros | 6 g | 7.9 g |
| Kampachi Crudo | 24.6 g | 7.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
To Start
- Guacamole and Tostadas - $17: Avocado, corn tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco al Pastor - $8: Salsa cruda, salsa morita, roasted pineapple Available at: dinner, lunch
Mariscos
- Fennel Aguachile Rojo - $26: Shrimp, striped bass, avocado, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kampachi Crudo - $24: Husk cherry leche de tigre, turmeric, flying dragon Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangs Island Mussels - $19: Avocado, salsa negra, epazote aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Steak Tartare Tostada - $25: Peanut salsa, burnt tortilla aioli, olives Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Huarache - $28: Chanterelles, salsa morita, eggplant puree Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Collar - $25: Morita, koji, pineapple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- NC Shrimp Tamal - $24: Huacatay, sweet corn, chintextle Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Chayote Salad - $20: Sunflower seeds, guajillo oil, asian pears Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fideos Negros - $21: Huitlacoche, maitake mushrooms, black garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Summer Squash Infladita - $21: Squash puree, smoked goat ricotta, uni mousse Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Badger Flame Beets - $21: Hazelnut salsa macha, smoked ricotta, opal basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
To Share
- Smoked Half Chicken - $52: Fried rice, salsa morita, jimmy nardello peppers, heirloom corn tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Neck Barbacoa - $68: Ayacote beans, salsa cruda, herbs, heirloom corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino a la Brasa - $64: Pil-pil sauce, shaved brussel sprout salad, heirloom corn tortillas Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Carnitas - $66: Honeycrisp puree, purple shiso, habanero, heirloom corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Braised Oaxacan Ayocote Beans - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mexican Red Rice - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heirloom Corn Tostadas - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heirloom Corn Tortillas - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Tamal - $16: Hoja santa ice cream, masa crumble Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Buñuelos - $16: Burnt vanilla, cajeta, mexican chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Smoked Peach Pavlova - $16: Charanda sabayon, amaranth, verbena Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Beverages
- Matcha Borracha Colada - $18: Blanco charanda, sotol, matcha, pineapple, vanilla, condensed milk, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pascual Penicillinita - $18: Blanco tequila, ginger, local honey, lime, raicilla float, smoked bee pollen Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Si Whey, Santo - $18: Palo santo sotol, whey, lemon, blood orange Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Taco al Pastor Margarita - $18: Blue corn mezcal, corn liqueur, pineapple, chipotle and morita, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Mazapan Horchata - $10: Peanut, almond, jasmine rice, canela, milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Carrot Marigold Agua Fresca - $10: Marigold tea, lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Monopolio Clara - $9: Light Lager Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pascual
- Is Pascual dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pascual has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Kampachi Crudo and Bangs Island Mussels.
- What can I eat at Pascual on a dairy-free diet?
- Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Kampachi Crudo and Bangs Island Mussels carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pascual have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Heirloom Corn Tortillas and Braised Oaxacan Ayocote Beans.
- Is Pascual gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are 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 Pascual?
- Fennel Aguachile Rojo, at roughly 40.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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