Enchiladas & Chile Rellenos in Shepherd Park, DC, MD
Red-and-green topped enchiladas, a creamy seafood version, and egg-battered chile rellenos. We're 7 min · 2.4 mi from Shepherd Park, DC, at 8739 Flower Avenue in Silver Spring.
Across Eastern Avenue at the top of the District, Shepherd Park is seven minutes away via Piney Branch Road. As The Parks at Walter Reed has filled in with new residents, the Wednesday jazz crowd has picked up a DC contingent — closer than driving down to a U Street club, with parking that actually exists.
From Shepherd Park, DC we're 7 min · 2.4 mi, which makes enchiladas a short trip rather than a whole day's errand.
Enchiladas & Chile Rellenos done properly
Classic enchiladas come rolled with chicken, beef or cheese under red chili and green tomatillo sauces with melted cheese ($18); the creamy seafood enchilada upgrades to shrimp and scallops ($28). Chile Rellenos are poblanos stuffed with cheese and seasoned beef, fried in egg batter and finished with ranchera sauce ($22) — one Google reviewer's exact words: “The tamales were excellent, as were my chiles rellenos.”
What's included
- Chicken, beef or cheese enchiladas — $18
- Creamy seafood enchilada with shrimp & scallops — $28
- Spinach enchiladas in cream sauce — $20
- Chile Rellenos in ranchera sauce — $22
- Served with rice and beans
The Parks at Walter Reed · Georgia Avenue · Eastern Avenue · Rock Creek Park (east side)
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Enchiladas & Chile Rellenos in Shepherd Park, DC?
8739 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring — parking on site for 30-plus cars. Order takeout online, or come in for the version with a sizzling platter and a band.