Nick Sevilla is a Montgomery County native who has been passionate about food since as long as he can remember. A full-time math teacher of 12 years, he started creating food content under the name “Mr. 8 That” in 2024, and has quickly become a recognizable name in the DMV food scene. If you have any recommendations, follow him on Instagram or TikTok and comment your spot!
This spot is one of the Top BBQ spots outside of Texas. And that’s not coming from me, that’s coming from Texas Monthly, an authority on all things barbeque.
Many people have their favorite “build-your-own” bowl restaurant that they love; Chipotle, Cava, Honeygrow, Bibibop and many more. These build your own bowl restaurants span a wide variety of different cultures and cuisines, but one that you don’t see get a ton of representation is Caribbean/West African. Spiced Black in Upper Marlboro, MD is changing that with salads and bowls that take inspiration from southern soul food, Caribbean ingredients and West African flavors.
When they first landed in Catonsville, this food trailer took of due to their incredible cheesesteaks and Philly flare. Now, the 5th & Steaks empire is expanding, with their third location based in College Park, MD.
Everyone has their favorite smash burger, the one that they claim is better than the rest. With so many places serving them, it can be hard to tell the difference from one to another. But if you haven’t tried the smash burgers from Smash Akhs, you need to have it go head to head against your favorite. This food truck that is primarily stationed outside the Glenn Dale Fire Association in Glenn Dale, MD (11900 Glenn Dale Blvd) is serving up one of the best in the greater Maryland area.
A new food destination near Frederick is doing something that you don’t see everyday. They’re combining a full Indian grocery market with a sit-down restaurant all under one roof. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Desi District, a recently opened concept on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, MD. The large building is quickly becoming a go-to spot for both authentic Indian cuisine and hard to find specialty ingredients.
Whether it’s in the middle of winter, or on a hot summer day, there’s something extra satisfying about a great scoop of Ice Cream. But this ice cream, you can only get your hands on once every couple weeks. And as soon as it drops, it’s usually gone within 30 minutes. Good Karma Creamery is delivering craft ice cream with exclusive drops because one you’ve tried it, you’re for sure coming back for another pint.
While some will argue that Columbia, MD technically isn’t part of the DMV, this food truck taqueria is putting it’s money where it’s mouth is and serving up some of the best birria in the area. DMV Taqueria is in Yelp’s Top 100 places to eat in the US, and it’s there for a good reason. Their staple is the halal birria, but they serve other Mexican and Puerto Rican inspired plates.
One of the best pizzas i’ve ever had, and my top pizza from all of 2025, is located in Frederick, MD. The crazy part is, this pizza isn’t coming out of a traditional storefront. What’s even crazier, is it’s so exclusive, there are only eight pizzas made each week. What started as a passion project has turned into one of the most anticipated weekly drops at Bussin Pizza.
If you think you’ve had a great burger, wait until you meet this one. 7th Street Burger started as a smash-burger sensation in New York’s East Village, earned waves of praise and social-media buzz for its crispy, juicy patties and simple, craveable formula. That hype was brought to the DMV with its DC locations and now it’s here in Maryland with some calling it Maryland’s version of In-N-Out because of its fries.
Whether you love him or hate him, when Dave Portnoy gives a pizza a high score, people take notice. That’s exactly what happened with Frank’s Pizza & Pasta (6620 Belair Rd Baltimore, MD), a Baltimore-area staple known for its no-nonsense slices, stacked cheesesteaks, and classic Italian comfort food.