Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe

Washington, DC


Certainly the most unique food on the Mall, Mitsitam introduces visitors to the Native American cuisine of five different regions, including the Northwest coast (think cedar-planked wild salmon), Great Plains (buffalo chili) and northern woodlands (maple-brined turkey and wild rice). There are also fast-food staples including tacos, totopos (corn tortilla chips) and buffalo and elk burgers. It's a cafeteria-style set-up.


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