TAMALES
RUN AS A MONTHLY SPECIAL
We make as specials once a month. so pls
check our posts to see the dates when they will be available.
The majority of Mexican restaurants across the globe purchase ready made corn tortillas, due to the time consuming & complex process of preparing their own tortillas, who can blame them?
However, at District Federal, we relish the challenge and complexity, for the pursuit of true Mexican authenticity & flavours.
Using a technique called “nixtamalization”, which hasbeen used for centuries in Mexico, we follow this well healed technique, adopting the same process that has been passed down through generations.
After 20 hours of preparing and processing yellow dent corn, we deliver you fresh daily tortillas for Tacos, Corn Chips & Tostadas, so that you can experience...
DF Burritos are made from a flour tortilla, stuffed with refried beans, 2 cheeses, iceberg, red cabbage & your choice of one filling below. Oven baked, topped with cheese & crema. Served with Mexican rice & guacamole on the side.
Australian Chilled Rib-Eye Steak, char-grilled & sliced. Topped with our DF chimichuri sauce. Served with Ancho chili cream scallop fried potatoes & aside of picked red cabbage.
Marinated baby octopus char-grilled in chipotle sauce, served on a bed of mixed lettuce leaves.
5 wings (600g) marinated in chipotle chili sauce, red chili, honey, tomato and garlic. Roasted and then finished off on the char-grill. Topped with spicy crema, pickled red cabbage and coriander.
500g chili rubbed pork rib rack, low cooked in the oven. Flash char-grilled & caramelized in a spicy smoky chipotle BBQ sauce.
Served with fried potatoes, Sweet corn, roast onion, picked red cabbage & asparagus.
Pork marinated in achiote paste, skewered with fresh pineapple grilled to crispy. Served with carrot & red cabbage citrus salad
Ears of corn husks, grilled, dressed with home-made aioli, lime, fresh home-made cheese & chili flakes
Mixed bell peppers, zucchini, cauliflower & asparagus, flash fried in olive oil & balsamic. Grilled on the bbq and topped with fresh home-made fresh cheese.
A delicious flour based dough that is deep fried to crispy.. then rolled in a mixture of cinnamon & sugar. Served with our home made chocolate sauce & caramel sauce.. the only way to conclude your Mexican culinary experience.
– From October 2024 –
With DF & 1800 Tequila
DF 1800 Tequila Shots – 1800 Silver . Reposada – Anejo . Christalino
Elderflower Earl . Mula El Abuelo . Mangosada . Mexican Mojito
At DF we like to bring you the flavours of the streets in downtown Mexico City.
We are showcasing 2 typical “Street Foods” that you will find on the Calles de la Ciudad de Mexico. read more
Tlayuda – The Mexican Pizza
Hailing from Oaxaca’s central valley, the Tlayuda is an iconic street food staple that shines as a shared plate. read more
Time for some new menu items to refresh your pallets … we are working some new additions to the menu, which we will launch early 2025… read more
Running from the 20th December until 30th December 2024
– DF will be giving you the opportunity to put the Turkey back in the fridge and enjoy a selection of “Tastes of Mexico”
We are currently designing an exciting share-me menu, showcasing some of our amazing food. more info
As you know at DF, we love to host “The Party” and this years no different ….
So, we are giving you a date for your diaries… Tuesday 31st December 2024 – DF NYE PARTY –
District Federal the place to be for New Year in Thao Dien. that’s 100% Guaranteed !! more info
BEHIND A GOOD RESTAURANT IS A GREAT FAMILY
Vietnam is all about family and Mexico alike. The journey to create District Federal was and still is about family.
With the unbounded support and dedication from my family, my Hanoian wife Le, who is 100% the “Better half”, the brains and unsung hero behind the scenes ,has been, and continues to do all the important stuff to get DF up and running.
My 2 girls, whose input and critique keeps me on a semi straight path and who are always happy to pitch in help and tell me “You are crazy dad!”
The DF Familia, in the kitchen, on the floor and in the bar…we are all one big family and with most families we are growing day by day.
After a long research trip Mexico over a year ago… eating, drinking (too much Tequila & Mezcal) and absorbing everything that is quintessential Mexican...My family built DF in the autumn of 2017
I kidnapped a Mexican Chef from Mexico City to ensure we brought the authentic tastes and flavors of Mexico City to Thao Dien in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City, for you to enjoy.
I wanted us to make everything fresh and we have been working towards achieving that end. The tacos, chips and tostadas are made daily from homemade corn masa, the salsas, queso fresco cheese and slow cooked meats are also prepared daily.
Using a selection of 10 dried chilies imported in from Mexico, we endeavor to create authentic Mexican flavors and tastes. For those craving something less traditional, we also cater for “North of the Border” cravings and paletes
I designed a space that is casual, obviously very Mexican, bright, and colorful with 2 distinctive areas for dining. An open-aired front section, which looks into the open La Cocina (The Kitchen), where you can enjoy the Loco atmosphere of the busy cocina, and see our chefs prepare your food...…with nothing hidden.
An air-conditioned inside section is very lively too, with a 7 meter long bar, staffed by experienced and friendly staff shaking cocktails, serving amazing frozen Patron Margarita amongst dozens of other drinks
We endeavor to create a vibrant, cool and fun environment at DF, where you can enjoy authentic Mexican food, great drinks in a truly Mexican atmosphere.
WE WELCOME YOU THE JOIN THE DF FAMILIA.. AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY