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Chaia Tacos Chinatown

Mexican Tacos, Vegan Options

Worth ordering: Nachosnamed in 9 reviews

Sweet potato nachos are a popular veganizable choice; confirm the vegan cheese or sauce selection when ordering.

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the braised mushroom taco or mushroom enchilada; both are recurring favorites.
  • Good to know: Use the kiosk’s vegan selection and double-check that vegan cheese was selected; reviewers report dairy cheese mix-ups.
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  • Order several items or a trio for a full meal; reviewers often find individual portions small.
  • Ask which dishes can be made vegan, since recipes and available tacos change seasonally.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Tacosnamed in 35 reviews

People also mention sweet potato nachos, braised mushroom taco and taco trio.

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Also mushroom taco, cookie, sweet potato hash taco, enchilada and black bean enchilada.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, fast service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Chaia’s Chinatown counter-service setup centers on vegetable tacos, including braised mushroom and creamy kale and potato, with corn tortillas made in-house. Most dishes can be ordered vegan, but ask or use the kiosk’s vegan selection carefully; chicken is now on the menu, and several diners have reported cheese mix-ups. Tacos and nachos make a quick lunch or dinner, though reviewers often find portions small for the price.

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615 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–21:00
Friday
11:00–21:00
Saturday
11:00–21:00
Sunday
11:00–14:00

the food

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mushrooms, black beans

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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