Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.7
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 324 tips and reviews

Jen K.Jen Karr: Must the the table side prep of guacamole - the medium is a great blend of flavors! You can't go wrong w/their tacos and the black bean soup rocks. And don't forget the salt air margarita!!

Line S.Line Storgaard-Conley: Try the black bean soup. It is excellent!

Chris C.Chris Chin: Black bean soup. Agua frescas.

District Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. District Taco

7.9
1309 F St. NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 165 tips and reviews

Rhea S.Rhea S.: Chicken Tacos! With Rice, Pico, Black beans, Peppers/Onions.

Rachel R.Rachel Rubenstein: Really like their chips & cheese dip. Good chicken, cheese & black bean quesadilla.

Loren W.Loren Worsley: Dis is the jewel of DC tacos. Corn tortilla tacos w black beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, pico, guac, and mestizo salsa is my usual jam. But the fish tacos really hold their own as well!

Woodlands Vegan Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Woodlands Vegan Bistro

8.0
Changes every day- its a lunch truck!, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews

Renee B.Renee Baldwin: The best black bean burger I have had. And the sweet potato tartar is awesome.

Renee B.Renee Baldwin: The best black bean burger I have ever had. They are a keeper

JackieJackie: You will not regret getting food from here! Best food truck lunch I've had in ages. The fried chick'n sandwich was outstanding! Do yourself a favor and try Woodlands even if, like me, you eat meat.

Capitol City Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. Capitol City Brewing Company

7.2
1100 New York Ave NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 218 tips and reviews

Tonya C.Tonya Cabral: Delicious black bean burger!

Jamie V.Jamie Varney: Nachos were great, as was the spicy black bean burger!!!!!

Mark H.Mark Holman: Try the beer it is great, Fuel is nice, malty and has a hint of chocolate. The Corn and Crab Chowder is awesome.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8.4
950 I Street NW, Suite 501 (btwn 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews

SeanSean: Look out, Capital Grille... There's a new sheriff in town. The Shanghai-Style Calamari and 12oz Filet outperform the rival on Penn Ave. Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast? Amazing. Save room for Butter Cake.

CharChar: Great upstairs bar, VERY awesome waitstaff and bartenders!! Will return!

Lindsay D.Lindsay D.: Great for a working lunch. The service is excellent. Must try the lobster bisque and lobster roll - some of the best I've had outside of New England.

Panera Bread is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Panera Bread

7.5
601 13th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 1 tip

Brooke H.Brooke Harding: Perfect for lunch.

Founding Farmers & Distillers is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Founding Farmers & Distillers

8.2
600 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy Brockway-Jackl: Very good weekend brunch with everything from scrambled eggs, to salads and bbq. Highlight is the fresh-baked donuts and pastries made in house.

Jaime W.Jaime Wojdowski: Brunch here is crazy! So much good stuff! Brunch is definitely brunch food but regular lunch food too. A big fan of the devil's food cake doughnuts...wow.

Eric P.Eric Penrod: Amazing!!!

barmini by José Andrés is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

8. barmini by José Andrés

8.6
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Dan F.Dan Foy: Terrific hidden gem. Not many places serving cocktails like this

Washington PostWashington Post: The Obamas celebrated Valentine's Day 2013 at Jose Andres' Penn Quarter restaurant, which left Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema unimpressed in December 2012. Read more.

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: With only six bar seats available for dining, this restaurant within arestaurant is arguably the country's toughest reservation to score. Read more.

China Chilcano is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

9. China Chilcano

8.7
418 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Peruvian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 76 tips and reviews

Micah C.Micah Chiles: Wide ranging menu, from traditional (pork dumplings) to adventurous). Everything was on point, particularly the fried rice. Opt for cocktails vs large carafes

Washington PostWashington Post: I’ve yet to meet a dumpling here I haven’t liked. Get the trio of juicy lamb pot stickers hiding beneath a lacy cover fried to a golden crisp. - Sietsema Read more.

Allison K.Allison Kasic: The desserts look better than they taste.

CHOPT is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

10. CHOPT

7.6
618 12th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 59 tips and reviews

Samantha G.Samantha Grieder: Good sized, tasty salads. Try the Palm Beach Shrimp salad, a favorite that's one of the healthiest on the menu!

Sveen Þorskur 바이트 aus SchwelmSveen Þorskur 바이트 aus Schwelm: Put some Kebab Cobb in your face. It will thank you. That's a scientific fact.

JuliaJulia: Keep an eye on your salad and move with it if it is passed down the line. This will ensure you don't look like a noob and get yelled at.

City Tap House Penn Quarter is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

11. City Tap House Penn Quarter

7.7
901 9th St. NW (I St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 99 tips and reviews

R.J. S.R.J. Sherman: ELOTE “STREET CORN” DIP, wings, burgers, pizza, short rib fried rice!!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Must try the Blue Crab Mac N' Cheese with jumbo lump crab and fontina cheese. It is fantastic!

Azizza D.Azizza Davis: The food is excellent! You have to try the ten spiced over wings, Korean short rib tacos, and crab Mac&cheese. Overall our first experience at City Tap House was awesome.

Dirty Habit is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

12. Dirty Habit

7.5
555 8th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 23 tips and reviews

Matthew T.Matthew Taub: Great outdoor area and happy hour. Solid cocktails and decent beer list.

Ilona d.Ilona de Heusch: Great for drinks and socializing not so much for the food

Jen M.Jen Martin: Indoor bar comes with a side of fruit flies. 🤢

Haad Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

13. Haad Thai

7.2
1100 New York Ave NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews

Courtney H.Courtney Hannafin: The best Thai fried rice we have ever had. The chef's special BBQ pork is the best entree to order.

ShayLoShayLo: Pad Thai is really great from here!

ShaniShani: Save 5% when you pay in cash!

Absolute Noodle is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

14. Absolute Noodle

6.9
772 NW 5th St, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

jjsnugglejjsnuggle: Huge delicious portions. The lemongrass/coconut bowl was awesome on a cold day. Pork belly buns were lip-smackin good!

Moe B.Moe Byrd: GENERAL TSO NOODLES & MARYLAND CRABCAKE'S ARE THE BOMB

Nayha P.Nayha Patel: The chicken for the chicken lettuce wraps tasted like wet dog food, but my roommate said her sushi was the best she's had in DC...and she eats A LOT of sushi.

Cuba Libre is one of The 15 Best Places for Black Beans in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

15. Cuba Libre

7.6
801 9th St NW, Suite A (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 154 tips and reviews

Jay B.Jay Blessed: Great service. Beautiful decor. Mouth watering drinks! Oh...the food was good too.

Bryan W.Bryan Walton: Take a look at the new Rum list! Over 60 Rums!

Jen H.Jen Horan: Service SO SLOW I had to take my food home with me when it finally arrived. Over half hour just to get a soda I asked for. Maybe since our server is the mayor he was too busy with foursquare? IDK