La Casa Blanca cerca de la Casa Blanca

(The White House near the White House)

I’ve eaten at Casa Blanca at Vermont Avenue and K Street several times. The restaurant serves both Mexican and Peruvian cuisines. I have ordered from the Peruvian menu each time, although my friend raved about the enchiladas. I will try the enchiladas or burritos on my next visit. I have also seen diners happily digging into chips and an interesting looking salsa, so that is something else I may order next time around.

I’ve tried the arroz con pollo ($6.25), the chicharron con yucca ($6.95), and the pollo saltado ($7.95). The arroz con pollo consisted of chicken and rice with salad. The chicharron consisted of fried chunks of pork with fried yucca. Pollo saltado included chunks of chicken, red onions and tomatoes, and is served with French fries and rice. Their salads have a tangy vinagrette-like dressing.

This restaurant serves fresh and tasty food at inexpensive prices. It is a good option for either dining in or takeout. The last time I was there, which was Friday around 1pm, the restaurant was packed, so you may want to the place after the lunch rush. They have some sort of happy hour in the evening.

The first picture is of the the chicharron con yuca, while the second is of my friend's enchiladas. When I saw the enchiladas, I almost ordered a second lunch - like a Hobbit. :)

My only complaint is that the empanadas were not good. I think they microwaved them to heat them up, destroying the texture.

A slightly outdated version of Casa Blanca’s menu is available at http://washingtondc.menupages.com.

Casa Blanca
1014 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005
202 393-4430