El Tio's Mexican platter with (l to r) refried beans, Mexican rice, beef enchilada, chile rellano (rear), chicken tamale (front), pica de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

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New El Tio Tex-Mex Food Is Hit or Miss El Tio Tex-Mex Grill recently opened its fourth location – and first in D.C. – in Columbia Heights in the former Alero in Tivoli Square at 3345 14th St. NW. Alero opened in Columbia Heights in the former Rumberos space back in 2010. Alero’s
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The British Invasion by the Washington Ballet (Photo: Washington Ballet)

Weekend Guide

Lordes Tickets Gone, but There’s More to Do Finally, the DMV is supposed to get a break from the cold and snow this weekend with temperatures in the 50s. It will be the perfect weekend to shake off the cabin fever and get out of the house. The 17-year-old Lordes, whose
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“300: Rise of an Empire” Movie Review

Sail Into Battle with 300: Rise of an Empire 300: Rise of an Empire is a new chapter in the epic saga of 300, which takes the action to a new battlefield – the sea. The story pits the Greek general Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces ruled by the
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