When Dominican baseball players come to town to play the Nats, this is where they get their food fix from the homeland. It's cafeteria-style service, so head to the counter, point to what you want behind the glass – maybe pork mofongo (fried green plantains) or stewed oxtail – then take it to one of the basic tables. Portions are huge.
Los Hermanos
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