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Rosa Mexicano is celebrating its 30th anniversary, including the Chinatown location. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Feliz Aniversario

Rosa Mexicano Celebrates 30th Anniversary Thirty years ago, the late chef Josefina Howard opened the first Rosa Mexicano restaurant on First Avenue in New York City. She served authentic, regionally-inspired Mexican cuisine. Howard was born in Cuba, raised in Spain and lived in
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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)

Olé

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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