Pascual

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Pascual opened a few weeks ago.  https://www.pascualdc.com/  It's a Mexican restaurant by the team that runs Lutece (one of my favorites in DC).  Despite some occasional new restaurant hiccups, it's strong right out of the gate.  Definitely not cookie cutter Mexican food.  The menu is interesting and includes a lot of vegetable dishes.  All very well executed.  My only big nit is the dessert menu.  In my view, the desserts at Lutece are the best in DC -- conceptually interesting and perfectly executed.  Given that incredible pastry talent, I expected Pascual to have great desserts too.  But, unfortunately, the desserts at Pascual are a bit dull and far less delicious than the savory dishes.  I'm hoping that once the restaurant hits its stride, that will change.