Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in 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

Mary K.Mary King: if you've never had tongue this is a great place to try it! super tender and really beefy, the lengua quisada taco was yummy!

StassStass: Try the tongue tacos! No, really. Yum.

mark r.mark reyburn: get the beef tongue taco it is soooo delish

Thip Khao is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

2. Thip Khao

9.0
3462 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 50 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: One of the best dishes here is the tender and savory Ping Lean - grilled beef tongue.

MaryMary: Must haves: pad thai, beef tongue, sun dried beef, and the cod.

Washington PostWashington Post: Fried quail whispers of ginger, garlic, oyster sauce but shouts of white pepper. Delicious. Sliced pork sausage eaten with matchsticks of fresh ginger is charcuterie by way of Southeast Asia. Read more.

Izakaya Seki is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

3. Izakaya Seki

8.7
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews

Mykl W.Mykl Wu: It's worth the wait (and only acceptable way) to sit at the kitchen/bar. Order the naughty bits: tongue, trotters, and hamachi jaw. Fried thighs and monk fish liver also amazing.

Joey M.Joey Marburger: Sashimi special, beef tongue, pork belly, monkfish liver, cold soba noodles. And oh, sake.

EaterEater: Under the direction of chef and co-owner Hiroshi Seki, the restaurant features adventurous dishes like beef tongue, classics like kara-age and a number of accompaniments to its fine sake selection. Read more.

Convivial is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

4. Convivial

8.2
801 O St NW, Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 32 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Syska: Pickled rockfish and lamb tongue moussaka

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: latke, celery root, dry cured lamb and duck egg beignet, piperade, feta & lamb tongue moussaka with chocolate bread pudding, bourbon sauce, rum raisin ice cream :)

Adnan M.Adnan Manjal: Great place. Busy and loud. The burrata was great. Try the rackets burger. And leave space for dessert!

Pica Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

5. Pica Taco

8.1
1629 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 22 tips and reviews

Noah K.Noah Kunin: Get the tongue tacos.

Jared K.Jared King: Try the tongue tacos.

Monty H.Monty Hill: Great little find. Spinach quesadillas are the way to go!

Rakuya is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

6. Rakuya

8.2
1900 Q St NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 15 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Hacchi Miso Braised Beef Tongue with bok choy & wasabi yogurt will melt in your mouth.

Christopher C.Christopher Craig: All of the sushi, warm sake, ramen. Try the fish and chips roll!

Michael G.Michael Goitein: Great sushi lunch specials!

Zaytinya is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

7. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews

mspixi08mspixi08: Best lamb tongue!!

cheryl b.cheryl b: Shish taouk, hommus, spanakopita, mushroom couscous, tabbouleh,kebab tasting platter. Lamb tongue soulvaki was special. Small plates. Need to order a lot. Yum.

Alice EunjinAlice Eunjin: All the lamb dishes are awesome! Also try the beef tongue, octopus, and halloumi cheese. It's good to order about 3-4 mezzes per person

SUNdeVICH is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

8. SUNdeVICH

9.1
1314 9th St NW (in alley btwn N & O St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Logan Circle - Shaw · 102 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get the Istanbul, ground beef & lamb or the Shiraz, beef tongue. Both are amazing!!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Feeling adventurous? Get the Shiraz: beef tongue, mustard, and pickled vegetables on a frech, locally-baked demi-baguette.

- B.- Bossi: Sandwich shop offering unique options. Personally I keep it simple: love the Capri; the Istanbul is my backup. Best part: bottles of Sprecher = the best cherry cola in existence.

Daikaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

9. Daikaya

8.6
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews

Ruth P.Ruth Pui: The beef tongue is tender and spicy, the chicken Kara age is superb. Fried garlic is yummy and unique. So happy I made the stop, and loved the improved old fashioned!

Naa P.Naa Pilar: Eat the beef tongue and the fries chicken

Juliana M.Juliana Matsuguma: If you like Ramen, this place is mandatory in DC. Great place, decoration, food and price. The service is exceptional as well. There's usually a waiting list, but it's worth the waiting.

Larry's Homemade Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

10. Larry's Homemade Ice Cream

8.0
1633 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Washington · 49 tips and reviews

Steven S.Steven S: Larry's has some very unique ice creams that will blow your tastebuds outta the tongue - check out their ginger, cinnamon and the salted caramel. To die for and don't let the trolls tell ya otherwise

Douglas B.Douglas Baer: Excellent ice cream. The flavor "paradise" is great for anyone who enjoys raspberry and chocolate but wants a different kind of taste.

Miles C.Miles C: One of DC hidden treasures.

Wagshal's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

11. Wagshal's Deli

7.5
4855 Massachusetts Ave NW (at Yuma St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley · 40 tips and reviews

Rori B.Rori Beans: Thought the basket sandwich was WAY too greasy. The bread melted in a pool of fat. The #75 (beef tongue) sandwich was amazing though.

Katarina C.Katarina C: The chicken chipotle burger is delicious (and 4.99 - cant beat that!). On Friday afternoons they have wine and cheese samples too.

Washington PostWashington Post: Get the brisket. “The pastrami’s flesh is dark and has a distinctive dark black line of crust around it that none of the other pastramis here do.” Read more.

Habesha is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

12. Habesha

7.7
1919 9th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 18 tips and reviews

Alice EunjinAlice Eunjin: Best and most authentic Ethiopian food I've ever had! Everything is delicious, but my favorite was the beef tongue and tripe stew. Also try the mango juice

Marie Claire A.Marie Claire A: You can call ahead to carry out or eat in!

Teffera T.Teffera Teffera: Get the kintot, thank them later

Loeb's New York Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

13. Loeb's New York Deli

7.6
1712 I St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Deli · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 22 tips and reviews

Keri M.Keri Moss: Try the tongue sandwich. I know. Just try it!

Tina M.Tina Morse: I had Walters favorite and it was amazing. I will say the must have sandwich is Times Square. Great staff, great food, friendly atmosphere. Must try this deli.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Among other great things, this DC institution makes a great Italian sub!

Super Tacos & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

14. Super Tacos & Bakery

7.6
1762 Columbia Rd NW (at Champlain St), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 18 tips and reviews

CassidyCassidy: Tacos weren't as great as I was hoping, although they're definitely huge (2 is enough for a hungry human). Try the tongue with extra spicy habanero salsa.

MattMatt: best tacos in the area. two corn tortillas filled with tons of meat and onion and cilantro. carnitas and al pastor are great. don't miss the salsa bar.

Braden J.Braden Jones: Don't accidentally ask for extra sour cream on the side unless you want to pay $1.50 for it

Taqueria Distrito Federal is one of The 15 Best Places for Tongue in Washington.

15. Taqueria Distrito Federal

7.9
805 Kennedy St NW (btwn 8th & 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 2 tips and reviews

Angela T.Angela Taylor: Chicken burritto was huge and excellent - enough on both accounts to please a very picky teen! Read more.

RaShonda (.RaShonda (shessavvy): Try the Alhambre Mexicana. Deee-lish!