Ethiopian Flavor, Taco Soul.

Chef Elias Tadesse’s
exciting new Ethiopian
inspired taco joint

Moya brings a bold new bite to DC, where the spices of Ethiopia meet the street food swagger of tacos. It’s where tradition meets creativity, and every bite tells a story rooted in culture, spices, and heart. Come hungry. Leave changed.

Tacos with roots. Tacos with soul.

Tacos with roots. Tacos with soul.

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  • Goden

    Goden

    Sweet confit shallot, pickled jalapeño, rosemary crema on corn tortillas

  • Taco 2

    Minchitabesh

    Ground beef stew with corn tortillas, Ethiopian Spices

  • Doro Pulled Chicken

    Doro Pulled Chicken

    Braised chicken with corn tortillas, Doro wot, Mexican spices

  • Taco 4

    Ku Kulu

    Pickled cabbage, soft egg, Cotija cheese on corn tortillas

  • Mushroom Tibs

    Braised and sautéed portabella mushroom with flour tortillas

  • Tilla (Portabello Mushroom)

    Portabella mushrooms, pickled red onion, roasted garlic cremaon soft flour tortilla

WHAT’S COOKIN’?

Here’s the latest on Chef Elias and Moya

ABOUT
CHEF ELIAS

Ethiopian born and French trained, Chef Elias is a Michelin-starred talent making waves in DC’s food scene. After earning accolades like Eater DC’s Chef of the Year and a James Beard semifinalist as Emerging Chef, he continues to push boundaries with bold, flavorful concepts. From fine dining in New York to beloved pop-ups in Union Market, Elias has built a culinary journey rooted in culture, creativity, and community. His restaurants, Moya reflect his passion for storytelling through food and was birthed from his personal journey with food and friendships. Tacos what he considers to be the best type of bite-size delight that friends and family can share and form memories around the table.