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Maïz64
1324 14th St. NW, Washington 20005 Driving directions
Mexican

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  • Mexican
  • Air conditioning
  • Amex
  • Diners club
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If the name wasn’t already a giveaway, the large comal by the window and row of golden corn husks hanging along the wall should tell you what matters most to this restaurant—corn. Heirloom varieties sourced from Mexico are nixtamalized, ground into masa, pressed into tortillas, and griddled at all hours. They frequently accompany dishes as either a crisp chip for scooping or a soft sponge for dipping. Combinations like the corn tamal with charred tomatillo and goat cheese or seared duck breast with green apple purée signal more contemporary ideas; while traditional mole like the rich manchamanteles is a must.
After dinner, head to the underground cocktail lounge, where mezcal is front and center. Service, all the while, is earnest from start to finish.

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  • From $111
    Viceroy Washington DC
    MICHELIN Guide Very good 8.3
    62 m - 1430 Rhode Island Avenue North West, Washington, D.C. DC 20005
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    Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. Downtown
    Good 7.9
    210 m - 1475 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C. DC 20005
  • From $99
    Washington Plaza Hotel
    Very good 8.2
    226 m - 10 Thomas Circle Northwest, Washington, D.C. DC 20005

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