Mike Isabella Knows Italian. Mexican Maybe Not So Much.

Pic from Graffiato Web site.

While Mike Isabella's first DC restaurant, Graffiato, has become somewhat of a local favorite, his second attempt, the Mexican-inspired Bandolero, has the critics shaking their heads. While WaPo critic Tom Sietsema seems to like the food well enough, he thinks the decor and noise level leave much to be desired. Now the Washingtonian's critic, Todd Kliman, has panned the food.

Not having been to either restaurant myself, I'm wondering what the general public thinks of Bandolero. And Graffiato, too. If you've been to either or both, ATC'd love to read your view in the comments.

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