A Love Letter to Mexico City

Taqueria Xochi was born during the pandemic, when a group of furloughed restaurant professionals came together on U Street with a simple purpose: to share the food and spirit of Mexico City with Washington, DC.

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Xochi is rooted in the taquerías, street food and everyday cooking of CDMX, while also celebrating regional traditions from across Mexico. The food is built around careful technique—slow-cooked meats, house-made salsas, fresh garnishes and recipes that highlight the chiles, spices and cooking traditions behind each dish.

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From its beginnings on U Street, Xochi has grown to downtown DC, Arlington and Navy Yard.

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Today, co-founder and co-owner Geraldine Mendoza leads Xochi’s culinary and beverage direction, developing new dishes, refining recipes and creating a drinks program inspired by Mexican flavors and ingredients.

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As Xochi grows, the idea remains simple: to bring the spirit of Mexico City to DC through food and drinks that are rooted in tradition and unmistakably Xochi.