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Chef José Andrés Names 2Fifty Texas BBQ & Busboys and Poets as His Favorite Immigrant-Owned Restaurants in D.C.

Friday August 14, 2026

In a recent article published in Food & Wine chef, restauranteur, and humanitarian José Andrés revealed his top seven favorite immigrant-owned or -operated restaurants in DC and two spots with locations in Mount Vernon Triangle made the list! 2Fifty Texas BBQ came in as the culinary icon’s third top recommended spot, with Busboys and Poets directly behind in fourth. And while Andrés had kind words for all of the restaurants on his list, he reserved some of the most glowing for Busboys and Poets owner Andy Shallal saying, “Andy Shallal is a community hero. An icon and leader for Washingtonians, immigrants, and business owners everywhere.”

You can check out the full list of recommended restaurants at foodandwine.com and visit 2fifty Texas BBQ Wednesdays-Mondays and Busboys and Poets every day in Mount Vernon Triangle.