Chacho Spirits — Restaurant in Washington

Do yourself a favor and visit the lovely Chacho Spirits in DC! Great local small business with a great atmosphere, amazing drinks, and creativity. Has lots of art from locals on the walls for sale, and a good story behind the business. They are known for their delicious signature jalapeño infused drinks that honestly changed jalapeño for as I knew it. The owner is a super nice guy and you will feel right at home in Chacho Spirits. My girlfriend and I came here while on vacation and we were pleasantly surprised with such a lovely experience!

If you hesitate on what to order, they have amazing recommendations. As seen in my pictures, my personal favorites are the Jala-Piña Business and the Coco Cliente (Seasonal Only). I also included a picture of the menu. Don’t forget to take a picture with...

I recently visited for a tasting on my anniversary, and while the bartender was fantastic, personable, knowledgeable, and attentive, the experience was marred by the owner's lack of hospitality. Despite waiting for over an hour for a tour, and even after the bartender mentioned we were waiting, the owner completely disregarded us. He greeted and acknowledged other customers, but never once made an effort to connect with us. This left a very unwelcoming impression, and unfortunately, I can't recommend this place based on...

Cool spot. Definitely a unique liquor that I haven't encountered anywhere else. The owner regaled us with the tale of how the distillery came to fruition (basically inspired by drunkenly riding a llama down a street in Colombia). The spirit itself tastes like rum/cachaca with hints of jalapeño. The cocktails are excellent. The building looks like a murder warehouse but in a weird way, it adds to the charm. Waiting for a cocktail to be named the Obama llama or some...