You also might not expect to find a selection of authentically Italian pasta dishes at a beer bar either. We had the carnitas version (A+), but you can get any of their taco offerings “vampire style.” The Vampire Taco – carnitas, bacon chorizo, cumin crema, guacamole, roasted garlic, cilantro You can get it with a variety of fillings, but what makes it special, is its normal flour tortilla is wrapped in a crispy cheesy shell. Our personal favorite of the tacos was the vampire taco. The Asada Taco – skirt steak, roasted pasilla, pico, guac
Yard House has an extensive taco menu that is diverse enough to please any palate. You may not associate perfectly executed tacos with a beer/sports bar, but you should. We got a chance to sample a few of their dishes, and were quite impressed. The Yard House, home to one of the largest selections of draft beers in the DMV and an expansive menu of WAY above average bar food. Places that check all those boxes are few and far between, but a SoCal transplant, new to DC, has got you covered. If you’re like us, you’re often looking for the perfect spot to pregame before a game or event at the Capital One Arena that has good food, good drink, good happy hour deals, and room for all your friends.