Mary Bar Grill

Mary Bar Grill is a small Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant at 4231 9th St NW in upper Northwest DC (20011). It describes itself as a spot for Tex-Mex plates, cocktails and margaritas, with a happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 231 reviews, with the large majority at five stars.

Pupusas come up more than any other dish in reviews, followed by mole enchiladas and birria tacos; the mango margarita, steak quesadilla, lomo saltado and curtido also get mentions. Reviewers often describe large portions, reasonable prices and warm, family-style service, and several praise the decorated outdoor patio as an alternative to the cozy indoor dining room.

Google lists it open daily from 11 AM, closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Phone: (202) 722-6966. Some reviewers report poor experiences, so recent reviews are worth reading before you go.