Tucked away in a strip mall, this pho spot is a solid choice for all those noodle cravings. Service is generally quick, though be prepared to wait during peak hours — people flock here for the flavorful and affordable (about $12 for a large bowl) pho and fresh summer rolls. Good news, though: There’s typically parking available in the adjacent strip mall parking lot.

Part taqueria, part juicery, this newly opened restaurant has a little something for everyone, with standouts like the carne asada and chicken fajitas. For the early risers, give the traditional breakfast a try, which includes an entire spread of eggs, plantains, beans, cheese, and tortillas. Wash it all down with a fresh batido, currently available in mango, strawberry, banana, and passion fruit.

This coast-to-coast chain specializes in seafood boils, delivered tableside with corn and potatoes. Customization is everything here, where catches can be a mixed-and-matched combo of snow crab legs, crawfish, shrimp, lobster tails, and lots more. For those not going the boil route, consider the countless po’ boys, sliders, and seafood baskets. 

In the mood for a little Latin American fare? Head to this Hyattsville hotspot, where birria tacos made with savory beef stew and pupusas of several varieties steal the show. For plant-based options, get the veggie mix — zucchini, bell peppers, corn, and spinach — in a burrito bowl, quesadillas, or tostadas. Satisfy any sweet tooth with homemade flan, tres leches cake, and fried sweet plantains with crema fresca.

Shagga is a well-known Ethiopian restaurant that also doubles as a midday cafe for those looking for Ethiopian coffee with a serious caffeine kick. The lamb stew, collard greens, and sambusas (pastry shells filled with a choice of chicken, beef, or lentils) are especially popular.

Franklins has a rotating selection of microbrew beers, and the pizzas are worth a try. Make sure to visit the toy store adjacent to the restaurant. There’s an assortment of tchotchkes as well as hard-to-find beers and wines.

Relax and take in the aromatic smells of this local roastery, which is home to pour-over coffees and espresso-based drinks. Need decaf? The decaffeinated options are among the best in the DMV.

This Hyattsville newbie opened in March 2023 and is a full-service deli offering eight signature sandwiches, plus various salads, soups, and sides. Popular items include the classic chicken salad sandwich, which owners John and Toni Pinkney describe as their “pride and joy” on the cafe’s website; the Hyattsville Stack, made of ham and turkey; and the Maryland crab soup. The desserts don’t disappoint, either — the peach cobbler cake and deep-dish sweet potato pie are absolute must-trys.

Taqueria La Placita will often do the trick for a taco craving. The menu features more than a dozen different tacos, including beef tongue. Don’t forget to save room for horchata.

With a wide-ranging menu that features everything from fried okra and shrimp po’ boys to Alaskan snow crab legs and salmon cakes, this casual restaurant is a must when seafood is top of mind. There’s a virtually endless variety of platter combinations, in addition to multiple fillet and steamed options. The homestyle sides here are also plentiful, featuring comfort food classics like macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and hush puppies.

For authentic Mexican tacos featuring handmade corn tortillas, head to La Fondita. Chorizo tacos and enchiladas are crowd favorites.