The Square

Very nice location. I was here for a convention and the space downstairs is really really nice. I came into the food court and got an ice cream which was really good too! Atmosphere is nice. Location is very central. Lots of great restaurants and shops nearby.

Right by the Farragut West Metro is a food hall inside the lobby of an office building. Walk inside and you'll see a beautifully decorated space with high ceilings, an art gallery, plenty of seating, and several food vendors. For coffee, go to Nativo. There are restrooms, a few outlets, and wifi.

My friend and I met her before a concert and decided to have a few tacos. Since it was happy hour, the tacos were only $5 apiece. I got a mushroom and shredded chicken taco. I really like the mushroom taco, but both had a lot of liquid that was not drained before being placed in the tortilla shell. This caused the bottom to be soggy, and the taco fell apart quickly. Hopefully, that'll be improved in the future.

The food was decent, nothing to rave about but still good. The atmosphere was nice but wish I could order from my table. Overall I would recommend but it is on the expensive side.

Review of Taqueria Xochi AND Yaocho[[Food: 1 of 5]] @ Taqueria Xochi-mix n match tacos| birria | al pastor | (cant remember the third one) - $21.50 included avocados (extra $3) and up charge for birria (.50 cents)-Birria : meat was dry, consume drenched my whole tortilla and fell apart within the first bite. Although the consume drenched my tortilla, the meat itself was very dry.-Al Pastor : salty .. i just have no words for how these tacos tasted-Esquites : watery, and the corn did not mix well with the mayo or chili powder - everything tasted like you were eating it separately in one bite instead of melding and meshing together - this was definitely not worth $8//Drinks- they offer cocktails here which I did not get the chance to have/try; but I got 2 mexican sodas and didnt realize theyd be $5 each so that was kind of a sucker punch! [Food: 4 of 5] YaoChoChicken Sandwich : so big and juicy, the outer coating of the chicken was slightly salty but it was super delicious. the bun was black so it was kind of cool to see, i wonder what its made of..?The pickles in the sandwich were refreshing as well, I don't like pickles but enjoyed these since it didnt have a strong "pickly" vinegary taste. [Service: 5 of 5]In the "lobby" area, I noticed a few gentleman standing around with name tags which I assume are managers there to keep everything in good condition to run smoothly.They also constantly have "wait staff" or "cleaning crew" who circle the tables and chairs to clean up after someone has finished eating, so you can be rest assured knowing this place is well maintained and clean.[Ambiance: 5 of 5]No complaints on ambiance, its exactly what you'd expect from a food hall.They have tables you can sit and eat at or a few comfy cozy chairs just to hang out.There's also an outside sitting area as well to enjoy the nice weather.All in all, my experience at Taqeria was a flop but I fairly enjoyed Yaocho. I would definitely come back to check out their churros @ Junge's

I'm excited to have this food hall nearby! It's more expensive than other fast casual but it's still welcome and my first experience was great.I had a trio of tacos from Taqueria Xochi and also got to sample chicken from Yaocho. Everything was very good. There's plenty of seating, WiFi, and areas open to the outside for fresh air.I'm hoping they add a coffee place that opens earlier so I can work from there as well.

Maybe it will take more visits to decide for sure but so far I'm loving The Square! It has a casual yet upscale vibe. It was hopping even early on a Wednesday but there was still enough seating around. I had an excellent cocktail from The Atrium called Radical Apathy. My friend and I shared a chicken parrillada from Brasa and agreed it was great and a reasonable price. Then we tried a couple tapas at Casa Teresa (see separate review for that place, since it's in the food hall but also a stand-alone still it down place). I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more food options.

specifically a review for kiyomi sushi:what a delight to find somewhat affordable omakase in DC! this is a weekday lunch pop up by chef uchi (formerly at sushi nakazawa). a permanent store location will open later in this food hall. 7 pieces of nigiri, miso soup, and 1 handroll. fish imported from japan and then shipped to new york before arriving here, so it's not as fresh as manhattan, but the freshest you can get in DC at this price point of less than $100. Total was $55 per person after tax. There were just 8 seats per session, 30 minute sessions, so there is a wait if you don't arrive early. While there weren't any extremely unique fish (such as uni, eel, or scallop), the selection that was here was still a delicious dance in my mouth. My favorite was the ocean trout. The setting is humble and no frills. So delightful to get to converse with the chef as he handcrafted the nigiri!

We had been looking forward to visiting this place for awhile and have to say it was disappointing. We went on a Saturday evening, and despite it being peak dinner time (5-6), the place was very dead with a few people at the bar and a hired singer. The place itself is very spacious, clean, and inviting but the food was disappointing with small portion sizes and underwhelming flavors. We tried the parrilla sample platter and the flavors were underwhelming and the meats were very dry. It seemed like the vegetables were out for a while and they just heated it up with no grill or smokiness to them; the chorizo was the best part but other than that, it was not worth the price point. We also tried charcuterie board from Jamón Jamón, and for 20 dollars, it was extremely disappointing with very thin slices and the unappealing presentation. We did try the fresh churros, which were good but not the best. Overall, we wouldn't go out of our way to come back but it is worth a try for first timers.

An elevated food hall with several excellent options to dine. I particularly enjoyed the quality of the food coming from Cashion's Rendezvous, a seafood driven concept. The raw/grilled oysters were an excellent starter, and the crabcake was full of flavor and not packed up with fillers. Shrimp po' boy is a hearty sandwich served with fries or coleslaw, and the pasta looked excellent. The bar top area looks directly into the kitchen, which I loved. I dined in a little later in the afternoon, so Chef was able to talk me through some of his favorite menu options before making my decision-- top notch service! No vegetarian or vegan options as of current, but I have noticed they've been adding new selections as things get rolling.