Ruben's – Mexican
Ruben’s captures the vibrant spirit of a sun-drenched taqueria, where the sizzle of seasoned steak and chorizo on the grill mingles with the refreshing chill of jewel-toned mango and hibiscus agua frescas. Guests dive into hefty California burritos and crispy quesabirria tacos dripping with melted cheese, all elevated by a splash of the house signature hot sauce that provides a bold, lingering heat.
Ruben's, 1323, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Golden Triangle, Downtown, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States https://www.rubensmexicanfood.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Ruben's
Dairy-Free at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Tacos and Signature Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Signature Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Tacos, Jamaica Agua Fresca and Signature Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jamaica Agua Fresca and Signature Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jamaica Agua Fresca and Signature Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Tacos, Jamaica Agua Fresca and Signature Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Tacos, Jamaica Agua Fresca and Signature Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ruben's
Ruben's in Washington has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jamaica Agua Fresca and Signature Hot Sauce. 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 Ruben's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Tacos | 8 g | 34.8 g |
| Chorizo Tacos | 4 g | 15.2 g |
| Cali Burrito | 20.2 g | 11.4 g |
| Veggie Tacos | 86 g | 9.7 g |
| Chicken Tacos | 4.2 g | 7.4 g |
| Signature Hot Sauce | 4.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Mango Agua Fresca | 22.2 g | 0 g |
| Jamaica Agua Fresca | 0 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Burritos
- Cali Burrito - $12.99: Steak, Mexican cheese, Guacamole, ranchito sauce, and fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Chicken Tacos - $1.99: Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Tacos - $1.99: Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tacos - $2.5: Steak Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Tacos - $2.5: Chorizo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria Tacos - $14: Birria, cheese, side of consomé Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mango Agua Fresca - $4.5: Mango
- Jamaica Agua Fresca - $4.5: Hibiscus 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
Add-ons
- Signature Hot Sauce - $1: House-made spicy sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruben's
- Is Ruben's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ruben's has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Tacos and Signature Hot Sauce.
- What can I eat at Ruben's on a dairy-free diet?
- Veggie Tacos and Signature Hot Sauce carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ruben's have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Veggie Tacos and Jamaica Agua Fresca.
- Is Ruben's 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 Ruben's?
- Steak Tacos, at roughly 34.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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