A Mexican taqueria in Washington D.C. that gained recognition for being the first recipient of a Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant and a visit from President Joe Biden, but later closed abruptly.
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Last updated: 7/2/2026, 4:22:01 AM
Taqueria Las Gemelas was a Mexican restaurant located in Washington D.C.'s La Cosecha Market. It gained national attention when President Joe Biden visited in May 2021 to announce it was the first restaurant in America to receive a Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant. The restaurant, along with its sister establishment Destino, abruptly closed in February 2024, leaving staff without notice and owners facing significant debt.
While specific customer reviews are not detailed in the provided information, the restaurant was described as 'promising' prior to its closure. The abrupt closure in February 2024, without notice to staff, indicates a negative perception regarding the management's handling of the shutdown.
Taqueria Las Gemelas was part of a two-piece project by the owners of Espita, with a forthcoming seafood bar planned alongside it. President Joe Biden's visit in 2021 highlighted the restaurant as a symbol of federal support for small businesses during the pandemic.
The restaurant is no longer operational.
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