This Kenyan restaurant draws African diplomats and bankers to Beltsville with grilled or stewed chicken, beef, goat, and fish dishes that incorporate influences from India and the Arabian peninsula. Chef-owner Kevin Onyona opened a downtown D.C. location a week before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most business in the District. — Gabe Hiatt

This local chain serves chargrilled chicken for takeout or delivery at multiple locations around Maryland and Virginia, including this one in Beltsville. Don’t forget to load up on sides of yuca and black beans too.

This Route 1 outpost of an essential D.C. taco shop has many of the Puebla-style favorites from the original. It also offers margaritas to-go, which pair well with queso fundidio, chilaquiles, or tacos al pastor. Order online or by phone for carryout.

On the border of College Park-Beltsville border sits Northwest Chinese, a neighborhood favorite for Chinese fare, which specializes in dishes from the Shanxi province. Popular orders include spicy cumin lamb skewers and burgers, red oil sesame dumplings, and pan-fried noodles available for delivery on Postmates.

Soul food is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Ruby’s Southern Kitchen in Bowie. Takeout includes braised oxtails, shrimp and grits, collards, and hoppin’ John. Order online for curbside pickup.

2Fifty is a small new smokehouse in Riverdale Park that channels flavors from the Texas Hill Country with its brisket and ribs. Smoked sausages include Cajun andouille, bratwurst with cheddar, and jalapeño and spices. Online orders are available for Sunday pickup.

This seafood-heavy soul food cafe in Lanham dishes out hits like a lobster or jumbo-lump crab grilled cheese and banana pudding cheesecake. Order online for contactless pickup. A second location is on its way to H Street NE.

This brewpub is a Hyattsville landmark that sells crab cakes and build-you-own pizzas, available for contactless pickup or delivery to a limited area.

Family meals to-go are available at this old-school, roadside restaurant. Favorites include Maryland fried chicken, baby back ribs, and chicken Parmesan. There’s also a liquor store next-door where customers can pick up wine, beer, and spirits, including local Cotton & Reed rum.

Some vendors remain open for takeout at this recently opened, black-owned food hall in Brentwood. Relish Market sells smoothies, cold-pressed juice, spices, hot sauce, and other groceries. Shell Shack Seafood has lobster sliders, curried salmon, and Rasta pasta. — Gabe Hiatt

This quintessential diner in Upper Marlboro is doing curbside pickup for short stacks and turkey clubs. Check the Facebook page for menu options, then call in orders in advance.