Tapas

My first experience at La Tasca was in 2009, Inauguration Weekend. I was in Washington DC with some friends and we were in ChinaTown looking for a quick bite to eat. We passed by La Tasca and decided to go in and try the food. Needless to say every time I was in DC I would try to find La Tasca but I couldn't because I didn't remember the location or the name of the restaurant.

La Tasca

So 3 years later after relocating to Maryland from NYC I finally found La Tasca again. I was hanging out in DC with my sister in China Town. We passed by the restaurant and I shouted " That's it! We most go have lunch!"

I was soooo excited when we walked inside and we seated immediately on a Saturday afternoon. i quickly scanned the menu and tried to remember what I ordered 3 years ago. La Tasca is known for it's tapas aka "small plates" so I choose 5 different dishes. Ideally these dishes are made for sharing. I ordered the Pan de Ajeo con Queso (bread brushed with garlic and mozzarella cheese), Patatas Churreria (Sliced potatoes with cheese sauce with spicy papricka aioli), Gambas de al Ajillo (sauteed shrimp in olive oil with garlic and red peppers), and  Empanadas de Pollo( pastry shells stuffed with chicken). For dessert I ordered the bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese. They are soooo yummy!!!!!!

The food is always amazing! La Tasca has 5 locations in the DMV area. I've been to the ChinaTown location, Arlington and Alexandria locations and they have all been consistent. The best time to go is during restaurant week when they have a set price and you can order as many plates as you like!

I highly recommend La Tasca. My favorite so far! Here is the link : http://www.latascausa.com