The Best Street Food in Washington DC

Discover the best snacks and street foods of Washington DC. From local snacks to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for a quick bite while exploring the city. Try Julia's Empanadas for a delicious on-the-go snack or grab a bite at Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken. Explore these and many more local favorites for a tasty snack tour through Washington DC.

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Yards Park

It's got everything

What I like most about "Yards Park" in Washington DC is it's a place that has everything. I come here most Saturdays to meet up with the run group...

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Snacks

JR

Denson

May 3, 2025

Un je ne sais Quoi

French pastries

"Un je ne sais Quoi" in Washington DC is my go-to place for a sweet fix with a French twist - it's the most authentic French bakery in the city!

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Katya

Barannik

Apr 25, 2025

Eastern Market

Best outdoor market in the city

"Eastern Market" in Washington DC just has everything, and on weekends, there's also an open-air market I visit for interesting and unique gifts.

Shopping

Snacks

JR

Denson

Apr 16, 2025

Surfside

Late night Tex-Mex

I always stop at "Surfside" whenever I go out dancing or hanging out in the Dupont Circle area for a late-night taco, enchilada or quesadilla...

Snacks

JR

Denson

Apr 16, 2025

Food Trucks on the Mall

Eat around the world

The streets ringing the National Mall in Washington DC is full of food trucks with food from around the world. Pick your favorite, find a bench and enjoy!

Snacks

Lydia

Strohl

Apr 6, 2025

DC Food Trucks Online

Locate eats on the go

Use the app "Food Truck Fiesta" to locate all the food trucks listed as active in Washington DC -- that's over 200 of them!

Snacks

Lydia

Strohl

Apr 6, 2025

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The Best Street Food in Washington DC

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Snacks

JR

Kelley

You?

Aparna

Katya

Lydia

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

JR

Kelley

You?

Aparna

Katya

Lydia

Yards Park

It's got everything

JR

Denson

Un je ne sais Quoi

French pastries

Katya

Barannik

Eastern Market

Best outdoor market in the city

JR

Denson

Surfside

Late night Tex-Mex

JR

Denson

Food Trucks on the Mall

Eat around the world

Lydia

Strohl

DC Food Trucks Online

Locate eats on the go

Lydia

Strohl

Heading to Snacks?

... for just €9.99

Going to Snacks?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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