The Return
RETURN OF TLAYUDA
By popular demand, we are bringing back the Tlayuda in August 2025
So watch this space !! “The Tlayuda Returns”
So excited Papi!!
Avocado, fresh lime juice, topped with salsa Mexicana. Fresh salsa, tomatoes, onions, green chili, coriander, lime. Char-grilled tomatoes, onions, garlic & fresh chilies. 
A rich tomato broth with garlic, onions & dried chili.
Topped with avocado, tortilla strips DF cheese, guajillo
chili & crema.
Two Flour tortillas, grilled, stuffed refried beans, cheese chipotle salsa, chicken tinga. Topped with pickled red onion, coriander & spicy crema. Two crispy flour tortillas stuffed with Carne Asada (Steak) cheese, guacamole Pico de gallo, refried beans & fresh chili. 3 deep fried Corn tortillas stuffed with homemade fresh chorizo, mashed potato & cheese. Topped with spicy crema iceberg, red onion & fresh cheese. 3 deep fried corn tortillas stuffed mashed potato & cheese
Topped with crema, iceberg, red onion & fresh cheese.
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, red cabbage, radicchio, avocado slices, red onion, DF nut granola, sesame seeds, micro salad, Parmesan, jalapeno olive oil dressing.
Probably the most traditional iconic dish in Mexico. DF Mole
Poblanohas 25 ingredients and is rich & bold. Dried chili,
seeds, fruits, vegetables, chocolate & spices.
3 Fresh corn tortillas rolled & stuffed with chicken tinga &
topped with rich Poblano sauce, crema, avo crema, DF cheese,
white sesame & coriander.
Served with Mexican rice & refried beans. DF Mole Verde has 18 ingredients and is light & fresh.
3 Fresh corn tortillas rolled & stuffed with pork carnitas,
topped with Mole Verde, crema, DF cheese, avocado,
black sesame, coriander.
Served with Mexican rice & refried beans. Australian chili-crusted beef brisket 8 hr slow-cooked with
Mexican dried chili & spices finished with spicy peanut matcha
salsa. Served over Mexican rice & refried beans & topped
with red cabbage, DF cheese, grilled street corn, fresh
avocado slices, crema & coriander. Served with corn chips.
3 Tortillas soaked in spicy beef stock, grilled, stuffed
with beef brisket, cheese, fresh avocado, onion ,
fresh chili. pico, coriander & spicy beef birria stock
on the side. Messy but soooo tasty!
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 chili crusted Beef Brisket 8 hr slow cooked with Secret Mex spices. Grilled assorted bell peppers, zucchini & cauliflower. The veggie version is not skewers.
Flash Fried green, red & yellow bell peppers, onions,
yellow zucchini, cauliflower & asparagus.
Australian chili crusted Beef Brisket 8 hr
slow cooked with MX (Secret) spices. Grilled assorted bell peppers, zucchini &
cauliflower. 
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.
We are super happy to announce that we have live music back at District Federal.
We have been searching for a Latin Band for the past 12 months and are happy to have finally found one.
Our Band is from Cuba and will perform every Saturday Night from 20.30 and also for special occasion events.
Playing, Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, Reggaeton, Tango, Latin Pop and a mixture of hits from the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, don’t forget to book your spot at DF.
Plus Buy 1 Get 1 1800 Tequila Blanco All NIGHT!!!… So no excuse about dancing.. tequila will take you to the dancefloor!
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
