Restaurants come and go in our area all the time, and we are here to help you keep track. Recently opened eateries are serving Mexican-style street tacos, cheesesteaks, pizzas and kimbap. Find your new favorites here.
Last updated March 17.
March Openings
My Home Thai Bistro
My Home added to its family, opening a Falls Church location March 11. It joins spots in Ashburn, Reston and Stafford. True to its name, the menu is designed to have different rooms dedicated to different dishes and drinks. For instance, there’s the Lunch Special Room with Pad Thai and CrabmeatWokRice. The Starters Room is furnished with duck rolls, calamari and dumplings. Other menu items include the Crying Tiger (marinated flank steak with toasted rice), Grilled Salmon Salad and Bad Boy Belly (pork belly and fried egg). Signature cocktails are the Thosakan (gin, lemon, pandan and egg white) and Vessavana (vodka, elderflower liqueur and mango chili puree). 1009 W. Broad St., Falls Church
Chao Ban
This fast-casual counter concept bringing Vietnamese-American dishes with Gulf South and Mid-Atlantic influences to Tysons Galleria opened March 10. Its menu has chicken or brisket pho, rice platters, and Catfished Bánh Mì, plus shareables such as Honey Pecan Shrimp and “Impossible” Xui Mai, plant-based meatballs in tomato sauce and grated parmesan. The name means “Hello, friend,” and the idea comes from chef Kevin Tien, who was a 2024 James Beard Foundation finalist for outstanding chef. He and managing partner Alan Vo are also behind Hot Lola’s, a Best of Arlington 2026 winner, in Ballston. 2001 International Drive, McLean
Wood & Iron
The Richmond-based restaurant opened March 6 in Arlington’s Virginia Square neighborhood. It brings elevated bar food, including apps such as the Signature Cheese Steak Egg Rolls, wings with 15 sauce options, burgers, tenders and salads. The drink menu is extensive. It’s got seasonal sips such as a Blackberry Manhattan and Chocolate Old Fashioned, plus its popular crushes and smashes in flavors such as orange, limeade and mojito. 3401 Fairfax Drive, Arlington (Virginia Square)
February Openings
Sweetgreen
The salad-centric chain continues its expansion, adding a location in Tysons on Feb. 17. Build your own salad bowl or go for a tried-and-true recipe, such as the caramelized garlic steak, miso-glazed salmon and hot honey chicken. 8405 Leesburg Pike, Tysons
Eat More Taco
If that’s your mantra, you’re in luck because this halal meat taqueria opened Feb. 9 in Ballston in Grill Kabob’s old spot. Get Mexican-style street eats such as Pizza Birria (slow-braised beef birria and cheese on a crispy crust), burritos in wrapped and bowl form, and, of course, tacos. Get traditional carne asada or try a specialty taco such as the Governador Shrimp Tacos Trio (sauteed shrimp folded with caramelized onions, peppers and melted cheese). Wash it all down with a Mexican Coke or something else sweet, such as churros or a Nutella empanada. 708 N. Glebe Road, Arlington (Ballston)
January Openings
Tony Boloney’s
This pizzeria started as a single restaurant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has become a national brand with a cult following as a pizzeria and cheesesteak institution. (If the name sounds familiar, you might have seen it on Shark Tank in 2025, when its Mad Mutz were featured.) The DMV got its first outpost of the restaurant Jan. 27 at Upside on Moore. The menu includes the famous Mad Mutz Sticks in a variety of flavors, plus cheesesteaks and pizzas available by the slice or whole, such as Swamperoni (pink vodka, smoked cup and char pepperoni, fresh mutz and smoked mozzarella, and ‘roni ranch). 700 N. Moore St., Arlington (Rosslyn)
Colada Shop
Daniella Senior continues opening new locations of this Cuban restaurant, this time at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. As of Jan. 14, travelers can fuel up for a flight with croquetas filled with ham or chicken, empanadas stuffed with spinach and cheese, and Platanachos, plantain chips layered with black bean dip, mozzarella and cotija cheeses, and sofrito relish. Find the restaurant in Terminal 2’s C gates. 2401 Smith Blvd., Arlington
K-Food Casual
K-Pop Demon Hunters fans, this is your moment. This new Korean cuisine spot replaces Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings in Ballston and has advertisements featuring scenes from the popular 2025 movie. One poster promises a “derpy tiger keychain” with purchase. Get kimbap filled with veggies, meat or cheese; rice bowls; and fried rice with kimchi, pork or beef. 875 N. Randolph St., Arlington (Ballston)
Closing
Rooftop Recess
After a short, seven-month stint in Courthouse, this spot shuttered in December 2025. 2424 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Courthouse)
Barley Mac
The 10-year-old Rosslyn restaurant closed March 9. 1600 Wilson Blvd., Arlington