Ants are not the only item on the menu at Chicatana but they are by far the most unusual.

Opened mid-April, Chicatana (located at 3917 14th St NW) has joined a block bursting with more casual Mexican restaurants such as Anejo and DC Corazon. With Mexican-inspired murals and colorful hanging lights, the cozy interior of Chicatana can almost make one forget they are still in the District. What sets Chicatana apart is their trompo and upscale contemporary Mexican cuisine.