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What Happened to Del Campo After Best Thing I Ever Ate? (Washington, DC)

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As of September 2026, Del Campo has closed — confirmed via washingtonian.com, March 12, 2018.

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washingtonian.com ·
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popville.com ·

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What the source shows: Washingtonian reported 2018-03-12 that Del Campo would close 2018-03-24 after nearly five years, PoPville confirmed the space was replaced by Taco Bamba and Poca Madre, and TheBestThingIEverAte.com's tracker tags the Del Campo entry [CLOSED].

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate showcased Del Campo, chef Victor Albisu's South American grill in Penn Quarter, known for a meat-driven, wine-centric menu served in a 174-seat, airy dining room at 777 I Street NW. Washingtonian reported on 2018-03-12 that Del Campo, Albisu's first restaurant, would close on March 24, 2018 after nearly five years, with the chef calling it "a see you soon kind of thing." PoPville separately reported that Albisu replaced the space with two new concepts: an all-day location of his taqueria Taco Bamba, and a higher-end Mexican restaurant called Poca Madre. TheBestThingIEverAte.com's restaurant tracker likewise tags the Del Campo entry [CLOSED]. No source in the available record indicates Del Campo reopened elsewhere under that name.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season All-Star, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Brilliant Barbecue
What was featured
meat-driven, wine-centric South American share plates
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Del Campo

Frequently asked questions

Is Del Campo still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Del Campo has closed — confirmed via washingtonian.com, March 12, 2018.

What happened to Del Campo after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate showcased Del Campo, chef Victor Albisu's South American grill in Penn Quarter, known for a meat-driven, wine-centric menu served in a 174-seat, airy dining room at 777 I Street NW. As of September 2026, Del Campo has closed — confirmed via washingtonian.com, March 12, 2018.

Is Del Campo permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Del Campo has closed — confirmed via washingtonian.com, March 12, 2018. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Del Campo located?

777 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Del Campo?

Season All-Star, Episode 6 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Brilliant Barbecue”.

Is Del Campo still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Food Network's Best Thing I Ever Ate showcased Del Campo, chef Victor Albisu's South American grill in Penn Quarter, known for a meat-driven, wine-centric menu served in a 174-seat, airy dining room at 777 I Street NW. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
777 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • washingtonian.com — https://washingtonian.com/2018/03/12/del-campo-will-close-become-dc-taco-bamba-taqueria-fancy-mexican-poca-madre/
  • popville.com — https://www.popville.com/2018/03/chef-victor-albisu-replacing-del-campo-with-taco-bamba-and-poca-madre-in-chinatown/
  • thebestthingieverate.com — https://www.thebestthingieverate.com/Del-Campo-Washington-DC

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