Central American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"Just finished their 3 course brunch.. Cheap and finger licking good. The owner was really nice and gave us special gluten free dessert because they..."

Patrick Jennings

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Megan Malloy

Toro Toro

88/100 (6366 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had birthday dinner here last night, it was the hands down BEST experience I've ever had dining at a restaurant! I was welcomed almost immediately..."

Evan Wetterstroem

"Food was amazing, and our server (Dylan) was nice, attentive, and gave us top-notch service! Certainly one of the best restaurants in DC. Hubby and I..."

Yvette Zarona Rameau

"We did the all you can eat and all you can drink special. We enjoyed the meal and everything we tried. The tuna Ceviche and rolled salmon were our..."

Leanne Havely

"Your restaurant week special was awesome. Everything we ordered was delicious. Such a fun experience to try so many dishes . $15.00 bottomless drink..."

Jane Schnelle

"I had a great night and birthday celebration at Toro. La bomba was an amazing surprise, very delicious and I have to say that service was excellent...."

Maja Đurđić

"Was there last night with friends and had an awesome dinner! The food was on point! Drinks were great..."

Tara Carmichael

"Had dinner last night with my wife and 2 kids. We asked ahead to be seated in a nice quiet table, and the hostess was awesome and obliged. We had..."

Tom Varghese

"Great place to dance, drink and grab a bite! Not stuffy or pretentious. It’s a sexy spot with chill..."

Kozy Nika

"Delicious tapas, lovely cocktails �. In town for 6 days and this is our second visit!! Try the Bomba, it’s worth it !! Fantastic wait staff!!!..."

Michelle Proper-Conley

"Delicius Food and the server was friendly. He did make sure my group had a good time. I did love the Lomo Saltado and Empanadas, are Delicius. Is a..."

Roberto Terrazas

"Stopped in for Happy Hour and was impressed with the quality, freshness, taste and presentation of the menu items ordered. Don't expect larger..."

Gina S

"Solid brunch spot. They do offer a bottomless brunch special. The food was really good. Our waiter was nice, this place gets packed for brunch, they..."

Dondré

"I visited this establishment for winter restaurant week in 2016. When we arrived business was kind of slow. Our waiter was nice and accommodating...."

Chela

"A good place for a reasonably priced lunch. The first time I ate here there was a fabulous buffet. The last time, the special was unlimited tapas. ..."

Hilda Kroll

"4-11-19 My Best Friend and I Met up for Lunch and checked out Toro Toro. We ordered the Appetizers of both Empanadas De choclo & De Lomo Saltado,..."

Ap Queen

"Service was a little slow at first but we came at a busy time however the food (unlimited brunch service) was very good. I would recommend it to my..."

Zerena Volcy

"Cute place! Shout out to our server Edgar and bartender bae Matt at the bar! It was super busy as we went for Saturday brunch but the service and..."

Nay

"Have to say customer service is top notch!! Dylan really took care of our every need. We came visiting for a convention, we were a large party and..."

Scott Morita

"We went to Toro Toro after our plans for dinner at another restaurant fell through, and we could not have been more impressed! Our starter, the..."

Pascal Johnstone

"To sum it up - A Tapas (small plate) family-style all you can eat and drink brunch! It was quite an experience! The waiters were incredibly attentive..."

Daniel Nicolas

Tortilla Cafe

"The absolutely best review I could have given this place: an empty plate! Food was that..."

Alex U

"Excellent service. The menu is digital, which was off-putting, but overall a good experience. Patio seating was nice, with sun-umbrellas and WiFi...."

Jackie

"True hole in the wall. I can see why Guy F enjoyed this place. Ordered the empanana player and was not disappointed. My wife and two kids enjoyed..."

Chris East

"Their prices are higher now; whose aren’t? But, this place is still a solid deal on the Hill: one of the last of the affordable and satiating..."

Critical Chris

"The food is so good. Authentic. It has all sorts of great foods to chose from and everything is done right. That's why they were on the food..."

Leavy Peretto

"I truly enjoy this place. I come here often to get the same dish. I grab their 3 carne asada tacos. It’s one of my favorite spots to pick up tacos...."

Meka Comier

"We have been searching for a good pupusa place in the district and THIS. IS. IT. They are fresh and flavorful and I wish I had room to eat more..."

Karlee Shuldberg

"We were starving when we stumbled into this little joint! They had vegetarian and dairy intolerant friendly options. The prices are super low for the..."

A. Kobrina

"Absolutely yes! As someone who's allergic to cayenne and anything with heat, this place was phenomenal! I ordered twice! Delicious and..."

Breanna Ellison

"Small non descript place. Good was great and the smells made your appetite grow while waiting. The had digital menus on screens that flipped too..."

Jason Lucas

Restaurant Judy

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"If you want great food for a great price come here. You'll leave with a belly full of delicious food. On my visit I got to try the Judy's Combination..."

Henrry Palacios

"After having an unpleasant experience at another restaurant in the area we came to Judy’s and this was meant to be! The service was amazing, our..."

Tay M Ch

"**EDIT** I came back a day after my review. Everything is excellent, and I’m here to say DO NOT SLEEP ON THE DESSERTS!!!!! The flan and tres leches..."

M F

"No what…food was FIRE. The Sopa de Mariscos con Crema y Huevo was delish and was a very large size. They also had an amazing jalepeño salsa with..."

athena garcia

"Date night in DC - but make it reasonably priced with big portions :) Overall: 8.45/10 (4.23/5) Vibe: 7.25/10 Service: 10/10 Pupusa revuelta:..."

Alexis

"This place has hands down my 5 stars. This place has been around so long and the food will always be A1. You can not go wrong with their pupusas and..."

Sophie Salmeron

"Really enjoyed coming here. Randomly came across this place and was interested in checking it out. The food is absolutely delicious especially the..."

cas Nesmith

"Had 3 great and amazing pupusas and a margarita right after a gig at the 9:30 Club. Couldn’t have had a better way of ending my night! Absolutely..."

Allen M

"We love this spot! Really great pupusas (pork and bean were my favorite) and the carne asada is top notch. Very filling and..."

Lucy Ruderman

"Best pupusas in the DC area, no joke! The pollo and loroco are both great, queso a classic too. Everything else I've ordered has also been delicious...."

K P

Whole Foods Market

86/100 (1458 ratings)

"My young daughter has a special place in her stomach and heart for Whole Foods. She insist that we visit locations whenever we travel. Well we..."

Felicia Hill

"This was a great Wholefoods with a great selection! Foods which are imported are also featured here, at a very reasonable price. The salad bar is the..."

Leon Grundmann

"Great place to shop for all your groceries needs. Whole Foods Market offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from, they also offer..."

Kev keepingitreal

"I really have to say that the food that I bought from the hot food bar is rather delicious. I very much so appreciate the time that they took into..."

BlkPearl Kee

"My experience at the Whole Foods on H Street, Wash., DC was outstanding. I couldn't find a product and Josh took the time to assist in a patient and..."

Joy E.

"This review is for Cyn "Cynthia" she's head of the floral department, I buy my wife flowers throughout the year, and most times they go bad within a..."

BAB In Home Personal Training

"Whole Foods on H Street Northeast is a great grocery store with a wide selection of fresh, organic, and high-quality products. The produce is always..."

Bethany Ferrell

"Good vegetables, deli and dry goods. Great beer and wine selection. Good for getting meals ready to eat or close to ready. Higher prices than other..."

Rob Long

"This is one of my favorite grocery store. All great except that they should put more attention on the bakery. Sometimes I would go grab some single..."

Jose Nava

"I was able to find most of the items on my grocery list. The staff on deck were friendly and knowledgeable of the store..."

K B

"Clean location with friendly staff. Located right on H street very convenient by the metro. Everything is very easy to find and prices are..."

Khoi Nguyen

"The environment was clean and spacious. Food was delicious as always. And even had the exact kind of libation I frequently consume. Excellent..."

Jackie Allen

"Just like any other Whole Foods, *except* this one is not very busy at all. Easy to maneuver in the aisles. There are two kinds of carts, and only..."

M K (Smuttynose)

"I purchased flowers for my wedding reception here! Cynthia, in the florals department, was fantastic to work with, and I can't recommend them highly..."

Zachary Fishman

Elizabeth Bar & Grill

Bar Lorea

El Rinconcito Cafe

84/100 (2458 ratings)

"I'm a pupusa fanatic and this place does not disappoint. Small footprint, local patrons, good food, inexpensive. What more could you..."

Jack Lipton

"Delicious food, the best salvadorean food i've tried in Washington DC! I loved the pupusas and the dessert..."

Vania Montaño Riquelme

"Amazing Salvadoran food. They have Pilseners, pupusas and yuca con chicharrón, what else do you need in this world? Best place in the whole..."

Ileana Marroquín

"Everything that we order was really good, the price is a litle high but worth..."

Melissa Rosales

"Delicious food in a fun, casual atmosphere. Soccer on..."

Jean Shannon

"Our first time here and we loved the pupusas! We’ll come back..."

Alma R. Ulicny

"They are the..."

Azalea Blandón

"Pupusas! Great food at affordable prices. Can't wait to..."

Amber Willsun

"Delicious! We came here for a quick bite and everything was pretty yummy. They have natural juices as well those were pretty good. The place is small..."

Cindy Pimentel

"I had never tried Salvadoran food until El Rinconcito and it blew me away. This place is an underrated gem. Spinach and squash pupusas were very..."

Mahi Mukati

"Awesome Salvadoran food. Very home style, everything was fresh and made in house. The pupusas was my favorite. You can taste how fresh the tortilla..."

Sameet Sapra

"What a lovely experience! We rode our bikes from DuPont Circle to the restaurant for dinner and walked into a quaint space with a welcoming staff...."

Tessa Goth Rudolphy

"This place is a gem for mexican food. And their food is very very satisfying. We had platter and papusas. Everything was so very flavorful and..."

Dharmisha Mistry

"This place is a gem hidden on 11th St. NW. The pollo y queso pupusas are delicioso! That chimichanga though, OMG! 😋🤤😋 I ate that platter in..."

Queen Ampleness

"When I lived in dc I order from this restaurant a lot, and my go to dish was either sopa de res or the seafood soup. For someone who love soup their..."

Shawn LP

"El Rinconcito appears to have a loyal local following, and with good reason. For lunch I had the chicharrones fritos ($17.55, tax included) which I..."

Augusto Paulino

"Great food and friendly folks. Nice authentic dishes with rich flavors. Popular with local Hispanic crowd which is a major plus. Staff are friendly..."

Paul Chan

"Nice little spot for great Salvadoran food. Great service, even better food. Definitely worth it. Every time I come to DC I make a stop..."

The Bake Up Podcast

"Absolutely delicious pupusas for a great price. Definitely get the revueltas! The person I was dining with ordered the tamales de elote, which she..."

Lauren Fellers

"El Rinconcito Cafe (translating to "The Little Corner Cafe") is a small Salvadorian restaurant that provides a breath of fresh (tasty) air to the..."

Yoshi B.

"Very friendly family-owned business. Awesome pupusas, tamales too. Everything was..."

Joshua Santillan

"My first foray into Salvadoran food and I wasn't disappointed. Reasonably priced items , lots of options in the menu and delicious..."

Jishu Kinkar Medhi

"What a great hole in the wall! It was so cold and we were looking for something warm, and we saw that they served soup and that it was relatively..."

Christopher Lew

"Food is very tasty. I had the beef chimichanga and I thought it was pretty good. Also the pricing is very reasonable. The platter for chimichanga was..."

Asif Rehmani

"Nobody does Salvadoran food like they do at El Riconcito Cafe. I first found out about this place from my boyfriend and his coworker who had been..."

Gaelle Claude

Oyamel

82/100 (17928 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We recently dined at a Oyamel Mexican restaurant that left a lasting impression. I like the vibrant atmosphere and colorful decor. The menu boasted..."

Osman “Ozzie” G

"We dropped in for lunch on a Thursday and had self-seating at the bar with full menu available. Top marks all around! The bartender gave impressive..."

Cameron Reynolds

"We went here for my birthday as a surprise from my partner who had a flawless time setting up a reservation. All the food was really fresh and tasty,..."

Grey Flowers

"We dined outside because that was the only reservation available. I am so glad we did since the weather was perfect, and the dining room was..."

Christine Kehr

"I visited this place a few times throughout the summer and clearly after the first time, I couldn’t get enough! Regardless of whether you’re at..."

Jahaan Thomas

"Would give 10 stars if I could. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere is beautiful, and service is friendly and so wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend if..."

Stephanie Crockett

"This is one of the best Mexican food restaurants in the DC area. They have yet to disappoint me and every dish is just amazing. I was extremely..."

Henrry Palacios

"Oyamel has a lovely space and wonderful staff! We started off with the guacamole that's made fresh and you can clearly taste when it's brought out..."

Suhey Ortega

"We are a Belgian family that had just arrived in DC after a week in NYC. What a great experience this was! Feeling exhausted and finally having time..."

Ann Dejonckheere

"All the dishes we ordered were SO good and refreshing. They literally made the guacamole in front of us!!! Small plates is perfect and the chips were..."

Tommy Tang

"I came here with a party of 3 for a work dinner. I came away feeling pretty full, but it was definitely on the pricey side. I ordered a balanced..."

Sameet Sapra

"The tacos and quesadillas are amazing, considering the portion size is small. The staff are incredibly helpful too! Oh, and try their fresh..."

Ayush Balooni

"It can get really loud! Maybe it was where I was sitting but oh! My! Really loud. The food was good I ordered some tacos mushrooms (wasn’t cooking..."

Sarai Hoffman

"Oyamel Cocina is an absolute gem in the world of Mexican cuisine! It's a crime that this place doesn't have a perfect 5-star rating because it's..."

Yuli

"the best Mexican restaurant I've been to! the tortilla chips were crisp and warm and the guacamole was *so* good. the small tapas plates were a fun..."

Lorna Bo

"We tried the fresh guacamole and it came with hot and fresh chips! We also tried the following: ATUN PACIFICO* Ahi tuna with Maggi-lime marinade,..."

Anil Samuel

"We loved this restaurant! All of Jose Andres’ restaurants are fantastic. The Baja Tacos were amazing. The atmosphere was great and there was no..."

Joseph Kohan

"Spot on flavors so thoughtfully put together. This place absolutely offers real authentic flavors with a modern touch. We enjoyed the vegetarian..."

Mara Simmons

"Probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in DC now! Love the atmosphere, food, and service. Much thanks to Andres, the bartender, for the awesome..."

Larry Nicholson

Lauriol Plaza

82/100 (8377 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Service is always great and food is amazing. I recommend this as a must visit..."

Xavier Orlando Hixon

"Went there on a mid-afternoon on a Saturday. Valet parked us immediately, seated right away, chips and salsa right on it. The wait staff were..."

Carissa Ann

"I use to live in Washington DC in 1985. I have been coming since. I moved to Florida and every year I come to visit DC I come to my favorite..."

Helen Ferrer

"Beautiful restaurant. Our group got put in the corner window and it was a truly pleasant dinner experience. The bar special tacos de Patos were..."

Kyle Grierson

"It was an amazing evening with family and friends. The atmosphere, food and especially the service was impeccable. Our waitress went above and beyond..."

Fornati C. Moses

"We had a fabulous time at Lauriol Plaza. The staff was very attentive and the food was great! Next time in DC we will be there..."

Raul Azpiazu

"Second time there and the food and drinks were great. I love the atmosphere and the quickness in receiving our food with a party of 6 on a busy..."

Becky Vannison Baldwin

"Food was on point and the atmosphere was..."

Shelle C. Mays

"This restaurant is lovely. The food is out of the world and the drinks were phenomenal. totally worth the price. We had platter that could literally..."

paulina hernandez

"Good Mexican food. Service was better than average. Drinks were delicious and shrimp and crab quesdilla was amazing. The Marisco Salgado and chicken..."

Lisa T

"This place is amazing. I posted about our dinner there on social media and got a lot of friends saying how much they love this place so I guess..."

Timothy Bee

"As I walked into the restaurant, the smell was out of this world. It smelled delicious. The hostess was very pleasant and friendly. The waiter was..."

Judith Santiago

"We love this place. Multi-story with outdoor dining. A large painting that changes with the season. The food is good at a reasonable price. The..."

Alan Boehm

"Nice atmosphere. I didn't care for the rice (white & Mexican) or beans. White rice was crunchy. Mexican rice had no flavor. Black beans were..."

QueenYaa7

"It's a nice place. We sat outside to watch the streets and feel the natural wind. The food was good, but not to the "wow" extent. I like the Maryland..."

Long Hoàng

"Cristina is the reason to dine at Lauriol Plaza. She’s amazing. Cristina makes you feel like you are the most important customer. The food is..."

Lou Costanza

"We really enjoyed this place. The margaritas were good. Chips and salsa were amazing. We tried one of the combos that had a chicken enchilada,..."

Nate B

"Had a great time catching up with some family at Lauriol Plaza. I always have a nice time there and everything we had was tasty (especially my..."

Morgan Fykes

Las Placitas

82/100 (1173 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Do the easy things right, and the rest will come. Had this place recommended to me by some friends and ended up in the neighborhood so I had to try..."

Ben “Order Up”

"I checked this place out this past weekend for the first time. I had the trio tacos. They were amazing. The drinks were strong. The servers took care..."

Damon Fox

"So my first time here with my friend the food was good the drinks were even better. Definitely will be..."

Carter's Reviews CCMG

"Another neighborhood staple of Barracks Row for years. Their food hasn't changed over the years. It's consistently a good choice for your fix. The..."

goklt

"This was a quick trip from the office for lunch... the staff was friendly, and the food was delicious! I ordered the shrimp, chicken and steak..."

Angie Ang

"The BEST restaurant experience we’ve had in a while. The food is amazing. The service was on point. And for the price ?? We couldn’t believe the..."

Sam D

"sizzling fajitas well seasoned and tender. the house margarita hits hard. The popusas are great appetizer. I'm from Texas and this food competes very..."

Mike Santos

"Came in at 3pm. Ladies were warm and welcoming. Atmosphere is just right. Jose’s Special was 11/10 presentation portion quality and..."

Alex Martin

"I was treated like a king there. Owners and staff were extremely attentive. Food was great. I recommend you try their legendary Sopa de..."

Luis Garcia

"This place was so cute and friendly! The food was outstanding! I had pupusas and guacamole plus a margarita and everything was delicious! I would..."

Yelitza Maldonado

"I went to Las Placitas during a food tour. This is one of the oldest restaurants of eighth Street. They is such a homey vibe you feel as soon as you..."

Mark Orebiyi

"What a wonderful find! I was walking back from a hike and found this place. Super nice service and delicious food! I ordered chicken nachos and..."

C F

"Food was exceptional. Great portions. Did not skimp. Quality ingredients. Unfortunately missed an entree for our delivery so s service start..."

Jack Brown

"The food here was good. I was very happy with my portion size. The service was pretty good. They have outdoor seating so on a nice day sitting out..."

Dondré

"Dropped in here for a quick lunch and was met with a friendly server and great prices. The food was just what we expected and satisfied the entire..."

Ukvayat Hanak

"Food and drinks are soo good. Service was fast and friendly. Can not wait to try more items on the menu and great portions too! Food was so good it..."

Tonesa Snowden

"This restaurant has been taking care of us since my 33 yr old daughter was a few months old. Don't expect perfect service, think people and family...."

Susanne Krasberg

Rumba Cafe

"I haven't had their food yet but I've stopped in to Rumba Cafe on two separate occasions (both very hot days) and I've had their mojitos and..."

Ben Wimmer

"Favorite Saturday afternoon hangout. Great food- one of the few in the city with a real Puerto Rican dish on the menu, and the Ropa Vieja is perfect...."

alex slater

"Great (oldies) music, tasty plantain tapas, amazing mojitos. Limited seating and small-ish dancefloor are the only negatives worth mentioning...."

Ademir Vrolijk

"Excellent mojito, had the pork and pineapple which came with rice, beans and plantain, really good stuff. Cool atmosphere as well, a little pricey..."

Joseph Townsend

"Great menu for everybody! Flavors, place and service are awesome!! Full plate and great prices! Specially in happy hour! :-) I definitely will be..."

Natalia Castro

"Excellent place! Great live music and great drinks! The mofongo was on point! Loved..."

Brother Moses (Br. Moses)

"Great environment, nice people and good music. The best? Try the food....so..."

Carolina Reyes

"Excellent latin live music! Good mojitos and great..."

Juan Montesinos

"Breakfast was great: area rellenos de huevo, a side of avocado and fried sweet..."

Ivonne Navarrete

"This place is closed, and really bums me out. Loved the bouncer and the crazy owner, food was good, music was always..."

Aaron Brown

"Great music and delicious food. Music is specially good on the..."

Ernesto Cuadra

"It's a beautiful place... Amazing food, excellent..."

Isamar Perez-Mora

"Best place to go ! Great food and live..."

Julio Carvalho

"Cozy restaurant with great latin american atmosphere and good..."

Diego Giorgini

El Tamarindo - Florida Ave. Nw

80/100 (3135 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"I went late on a Wednesday with colleagues after getting into DC. Cozy Salvadorian -Mexican spot for snacks. I ordered the Pollo al Cilantro and..."

Aaron Phillips

"I'm a Veggie Foodie visiting from PHX, AZ. This is hands down the BEST Salvadorian Restaurant I've ever experienced. Great service, the food was..."

Jaime Morales

"You can't got wrong with the pupusas, the bean & cheese, chorizo & cheese, and pork & cheese are my go-to choices. I've also had the fajitas a couple..."

Patrick Brophy

"Been here a few times but more recently for brunch. They had a paddy’s day special with a green (spinach) pupusa. It was really good along with..."

Rosie HK

"Staff was friendly and all smiles. Food was amazing and the drink was delicious, I couldn't stop sipping on..."

Fionna North

"Great vegan options. I got 3 pupusas that were delicious, albeit on the softer side than my liking. It did take time to find the server for our check..."

Marginal Man

"It's been said,, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." If this statement showed up in the form of people it would..."

Roberta S White

"Good Guacamole, Delicious Pupusas and some excellent fried plantains. The food here really is very, very good. If you haven't been, you should go...."

Dev Sodagar

"Get the puposas!!! This hidden gem was delicious! They have plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. We sat outside and had a great time! They do accept..."

Misha Averill

"We've been coming here on and off for nearly a decade. It's a small and intimate restaurant. Chips and salsa upon arrival. I highly recommend the..."

Leah Gonzalez

"Great pupusas and horchata. And a comfortable, laid back atmosphere...."

Phil Hurley SJ

"Best spot for pupusas by far! Family owned for 40 years! I love their vegan options too with jackfruit and mushrooms. Highly..."

Rosy Khalife

"( Special Edition) (Brand New Episode) Spanish Central Foundation. One great place for a dine in pleasure that cuisine is great to be in the awesome..."

Captain National Express

"We had Mother's day brunch during DC Vegetarian week and IN LOVE with the food and drinks. Outdoor sitting in their parking lot with the heaters on..."

Ritu Desai VA-DC-MD Realtor

Haydee's

"Es una opción más en donde pasarla muy bien ya sea en familia o entre amistades se los recomiendo DAVY..."

Davy Romero

"This place is awesome because its open obsenely late, has really good food and drinks, and they often have live music..."

Nikku

"I used to live in San Diego, which is te land of Mexican restaurants. This place reminds me of SD. Food is authentic and ambiance is great. I'll be..."

BF

"Amazing Service. The stuff what they have is incredible fabulous to be in the performance center once in a while, they got good DJ on the side. They..."

Captain National Express

"Haydee is a Beautiful woman inside and out! She has this warm welcome that makes you feel at home. You must go here to meet her and enjoy the nice..."

Lekeisha Harris

"This is by far and away my favourite karaoke bar in DC. They can play pretty much any song in any language. The atmosphere is super open and..."

Jack Murphy

"Celebrated our friend's birthday here. Awesome place to sing karaoke and dance. Drinks and food available, including vegetarian..."

Akemi Wijayabahu

"I visited from out of town. Caught the jazz jam on Sunday evening. I hope they continue. Thank you Haydee and the jazz house crew for a great..."

CaveMan Jones

"Haydee’s is a true hidden gem. Go for dinner and get the papusa platter, get a house, peach, or strawberry margarita and enjoy the amazing karaoke...."

Scott Hughes

"A great karaoke experience! A majority of the songs were in Spanish. Chips and salsa and margaritas were not..."

Anthony Sciuto

"Great friebdly customer service. Cozy environment and good food. And spanish Karaoke all night..."

Dr. Naheed Mann

"I LOVE HAYDEES. 🧉🌈🌺🦋✨ Always come and check out the vibe when I’m in town for business. There’s always a myriad of things going on..."

Aurora Diaz

"I’ve been a longtime Haydee’s fan and my recent visit was consistent with my memory - good stuff. Service was friendly and our nachos were..."

Zachary Hubbell

"The atmosphere with the karaoke is..."

marco polo juarez

"Lovely atmosphere and super friendly employees. One of the best shrimp quesadillas I’ve had east of the Mississippi. This was definitely the best..."

Chaz England

"Great El Salvadorian owned restaurant offering El Salvadorian and Mexican dishes. The Karioke is so much fun!!! The drinks are nice and strong! They..."

Grant Izmirlian

"Superb Mexican family restaurant! Food is delicious and drinks are nice and..."

Igor at FoodBeVenturer com

"Karaoke 🎤 and margaritas 🍹, wish they made micheladas..."

Ana Martínez

Rosa Mexicano - Penn Quarter

78/100 (8968 ratings)

"We are in DC as tourists, and let me just start off by saying: if you are looking for some amazing Spanish food for a really reasonable price, this..."

Mihir Shroff

"Amazing food and incredible drinks. We had.the nachos with braised beef and were super impressed. It was small but everything tasted amazing and..."

Jlyne B

"One of my favorite restaurants in DC. Everything I've ordered here is fantastic, well thought out, balanced and authentic. From the chips and salsa..."

Lucidity

"The food was good and their was endless refills of chips and salsa, which is always a plus but I thought the food was extremely overpriced and some..."

Jillian Bohach

"Best guacamole and strong margaritas. There is outside seating in this location. The bartenders are friendly and helpful. The great thing was I came..."

Mima

"Get the guacamole, seriously. You know you want to and I promise it’s worth it. Not an easy place for vegans but vegetarians are totally set. I got..."

Karolina Capkova

"Food was tasty and well textured. But portion sizes were smaller than expected. Environment inside the restaurant is pleasant and design and art..."

Shankster Eats

"My first visit at this place and the food was delicious. By far the best mexician food i have had around that place. Our friend took us there and I..."

Sivarama Krishnan Venkataraman

"We reserved a table using the OpenTable app and were seated early and by the window. Our waiter was attentive and checked on us repeatedly. I had a..."

Nasir Khan

"Absolutely delicious guacamole. Great chicken tacos. The fish was a bit dry and flavorless though, the chips were sometimes a bit too salty but the..."

RYK

"Their drinks are pretty good. Service by the bar is hit or miss though. I’ll go back because the sangria is great! The fish tacos are delicious..."

Janessa

"Fantastic white tablecloth Mexican fare. The tableside guacamole is second to none. I also enjoyed the hongos (vegan mushroom tacos) and a..."

Jeremy Black

"Great location. Come out of the Gallery stop on the Metro (at Capitol One Arena) and it is right across the street (7th). Just north of the Spy..."

Robert Bartorillo

"I love this place. Everything was wonderful and the guacamole was made..."

Drew Aldrich

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

77/100 (6854 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This delightful and relaxing restaurant is easy walking from all the historical monuments and attractions. The inside is beautiful and spacious. The..."

Arushi Shah

"Love the Cuban atmosphere. It feels very Cuban with fans, stonework, balconies and plants. Also, the food was excellent. Great presentation and the..."

ChefJim

"Not cheap by any means, but the food is tasty and the server knew his stuff. He was mostly helping explain the food to an adjacent table but not..."

Knsolomon

"Cuba Libre was so cool! We were seated without any delay. Since this was our first time.. we went with the tapas menu to taste several different..."

J.J.C.

"It's Summer Restaurant Week in D.C. - which is similar to Toronto's Summerlicious, where participating restaurants offer three course prix-fixe lunch..."

Smart Cookie

"Thanks Cuba Libre and their new Executive Chef Brad Smith, John Shields (and the signed cookbooks he gave as gifts), and the wonderful bloggers at DC..."

DCFüd

"Make sure you are a subscriber if entering a contest to be eligible to win a prize. We need to have a way to contact you to tell you if you win...."

Capital Cooking With Lauren DeSantis

"First first time to visit for lunch and was with a group of 6. Everyone loved their meal. I got the Del Mar with 3 seafood selections and it was..."

Bluemoon

"Go for the amazing atmosphere Nd stay for the food. We went on Tapa Tuesday. It was 26$ apiece which frankly was too much. We couldn't eat that much...."

Joyce Ross

"Simply delicious. The pork belly melts in your mouth. The crab ceviche is not to be missed. The service was spectacular; our server was extremely..."

Hog Boss

"Weekday lunch - fast, friendly and very yummy!. My husband, our two pre-teen daughters and I chose Cuba Libre as it was on the way to the..."

Mary

"Omg. The ribs are..."

Dmm762

"Great space. The restaurant is in a really neat space and a fun atmosphere. I had a couple items off the tapas menu, the black bean soup and the..."

Greenlight

"Above Average Nouveau Cuban Cuisine with Sticker Shock!. If one is a true aficionado of 'legitimate and traditional' Cuban food, one must come to..."

Gastroeclectico

"Really disappointing. The Tostones were like cardboard. We sent it back. The maduros were pretty bad but the yucca was really good. As for the main..."

Frank LL.

"We were in from out of town and stopped in on a whim...Cuba Libre was fantastic! Excellent mojitos (love the blueberry and black cherry), great..."

Tracy

"The food sucks and service sucks even more... DON'T GO! May they close down, NEVER to..."

Corinne

"Went for the Unlimited Brunch. Food was amazing. Service was a bit slow but this is because they make everything fresh and some items are pretty..."

Mike Roberts

"Went at 4 in the afternoon. They we're closed but sat us. Great interior. Great food!!! Best cuban food I have had so..."

Mac

"This place is HOT !! Not too touristy and the suburbanites haven't found out about it yet. Wonderful foodWonderful service ++Wonderful..."

Lisa

"The Pork chop and brisket were both very tasty. They specialize in rum drinks, but I have had just as good or better at other places. We did have a..."

Lori

"Awesome, original, fun. My husband and I have now been to this place 5 times. The menu is incredibly creative wish a fresh twist on Cuban. The staff..."

FoodieTrish

"Great Service!. The service was absolutely great! We didnt have to ask for a thing! Our waiter was on top of his game. The food was tasty. Great..."

Diasross

"One can’t live on ceviche alone, and a rum bar wouldn’t be a rum bar without…say it with us… rum. Good job. You all get a gold star for the..."

EpicureanDC

"I will be the first to admit that I have been avoiding Cuba Libre since it opened. I made a premature decision that it was not for me given its..."

Eatdrinkmore

"Caippy Hour. Cube Libre has some good happy hour deals. $4 Estrella Damm - Cuban beer Also $4 Small plates. We tried the Guacamole Cubano..."

Michelle Farrell

"Had a great experience here while I was in DC. We came in during the week day and it was still very busy. There was a wait for a table, but we were..."

Dominic

"Their interior is nice and colorful and we got a nice section away from the bar so it was very peaceful and made the meal even more enjoyable. First..."

Treasure Island

"Great service, food and drinks. Everything was delicious, served in a beautiful way and big enough portions. I almost forgot to mention the music, so..."

Diego Rodriguez

"I recently dined at Cuba Libre a charming Cuban gem, and it was an absolute delight. I was transported to the vibrant streets of Havana. The ambiance..."

Taiara Matos

"My first visit to Cuba Libre and I was not disappointed. Ronnie was our server and he did an outstanding job. The food was flavorful, seasoned well..."

T. Lynch

"Great music and great food. We made reservations and were so happy we did. Was a perfect option prior to our concert. Within walking distance from..."

Tonya Johnson-Jenkins

"My experience is from the tables at the bar. Apps, Food, and Dance was the goal. The Bar is mid-difficult to get drinks from, the food was good not..."

Juan Antonio MLBRC

"Quality food is served here and the price is very typical for a high end restaurant in this area. There’s plenty of seats in and outdoor. Service..."

Nelson Roman

"From the bright colors outside, you know you're in for a treat. The appetizers were good, sharing sizes. The mango butter was so good...my drink was..."

Frances Whalen

"The food was excellent and the service was very fast, despite it being pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon. We split the Cha Cha platter which was a..."

Jay Wilson

"I attended a group meal with the organization i was in DC with for two days. This is an excellent restaurant! My first experience with Cuban food...."

Warman Hall

"When in DC, this place is a must. We went on Valentines weekend so I think that’s why it was packed or is usually like that. The ambiance was fun...."

Kim Nunez

"Yum Classic Caipirinha! It tastes like a margarita. Happy hour prices from 4-7pm Mon -..."

Brianna Shaffer

"I had an awesome date night (dinner, drinks, and dancing). The staff were extremely friendly and receptive and the food and drinks were great. I..."

Kenchasa Swann

"Tried cha cha appetizer. Perfect size for two as an addition for some cocktails. Guacamole with plantan chips was awesome. Snow bird cocktail was..."

Nicole Wyrzykiewicz

El Centro D.f.

76/100 (5051 ratings)

"This was my 3rd time to El Centro for brunch! This was the best experience of the 3 visits. We sat in the rooftop area. The service with Steven was..."

Nicky Smith

"Best thing about this restaurant is the bottomless brunch. For 40$ you get bottomless drinks and food. It's a great deal. The service was ok, one of..."

Dondré

"We sat at the bar on ground floor for some snacks and drinks over lunch. Both really good. Atmosphere and Ambiance is neat and comfortable. They have..."

Christian Mai

"The service as awesome. They accommodate my meal due to my diet after surgery and my niece last minute swap of food. The waiter was incredible and..."

I M

"This is probably the best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time. We ordered the fiesta menu because we couldn’t narrow down our choices and I’m..."

Rachel L

"Their all you can eat brunch was glorious! Each dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. For two people I recommend choosing 2 or 3 dishes..."

Keva P

"The dessert is delicious! Entrees weren't amazing but not really worth the price. Lemonade is good but the margaritas are a little strong so we mixed..."

Thao Huynh

"Great price for brunch with bottomless mimosas. The food was a bit cold. And the server was unable to get cranberry mimosas instead of the..."

Warren champ

"Place has great drink and food options. Bottomless brunch and all drinks for $35 is a steal around..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Went here for brunch last weekend. The place was packed had problems with our reservations but the manager took care of us. The waiter was great...."

Margie Nguyen

"Delicious Mexican food during the day. The basement turns into a night club at ~10:30pm playing a mix of pop / pop Latin! The chicken enchiladas..."

Melissa C

"Came for brunch with two friends and had a good time. I was happy to see that they have margaritas as part of the bottomless brunch. We sat at the..."

Yasmine Saibou

"Great Mexican food! The complimentary chips and salsa are delicious! Try the mahi mahi tacos they are amazing. Great margaritas too. I had the mango..."

Alicia

"Great tequila and mezcal selection with very knowledgeable bar staff. Great tasting flights and margaritas. Downstairs turns into a loud club at..."

Tony C

"Excellent food and drinks! The $35 brunch is well worth it and the staff is extremely..."

Dea Garic

"Awesome food, staff, and night shenanigans as..."

Igor at FoodBeVenturer com

"Great tacos and service. Very reasonably priced given the area. Would gladly visit here again for some delicious mexican street tacos. The rooftop is..."

Kyle Kroskey

Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe

76/100 (1316 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The taco fry bread was good and filling! This cafe offers comfort food that will appeal to the widest tastebuds. For examples the beans and squash..."

Christi Winks

"My favorite place to eat at the Smithsonian museums. Excellent food in a nice atmosphere. Admittedly, a little expensive but that is Washington DC..."

Sean Holland

"Wild rice, 3 bean, and salmon with prickly pear dressing; Yes it is delicious. We love the ambulance. Water flows rite up to your seat. We were..."

J. V. Rychman

"Love the variety! Rarely do I see museums that offer anything other than Chicken tenders and fries, so I appreciate the choices. I ended up getting..."

D G

"My wife and I stopped in here for food while traveling from the capital building to the George Washington monument. They have multiple food options..."

Andrew Brainard

"We really enjoyed the three sisters salad, wheat berry salad, and enchilada! The wheat berries were chewy and well-cooked, with a light dressing..."

Rachel S

"Surprisingly, food at museum's cafeteria can be good. Everything was very well seasoned and delicious. The rib has a sweet taste from the sauce that..."

Uyen Nguyen

"A surprisingly good Museum cafe option. The Indian taco on fry bread was very good, and so was the bison burger and fries. There were good options..."

Matt Ramsey

"Best Smithsonian restaurant meal. The hanger steak with chimchurri was outstanding (or at least when I requested medium rare). Worth the..."

Michael Ong

"Our smoked salmon on bread with avocado spread was delicious. The two sides, quinoa salad and wild rice salad, were yummy. The portion was quite big,..."

Let's Go

"Go out of your way to dine here. Far and away better than any other museum dining experience. Plus a really cool representation of Native American..."

Mirit Cohen

"I was told to expect basic cafeteria food, but I was very impressed with the quality of food here! It was definitely above basic cafeteria level..."

Melaura Rice

"Cafeteria style restaurant inside the museum (they had several food trucks parked outside the museum too). The fry bread for my Indian taco was the..."

Ginny Crisco

"The Navajo Taco was great! The frybread was definitely yummy and something I've missed, and the Hatch green chilis (albeit, canned) were a great..."

Kelland Bailey

"Delicious crispy fry bread ( I could have eaten this all day), multi colour corn tortilla chips with creamy guacamole, thick gorgeous refried beans..."

Heledd Davies

"It was good. I had heard a lot of people talk up how great it was, and how there were different sections with different Native American foods. I..."

Jacob Greene

Cafe Citron

75/100 (2618 ratings)

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"This place has been home for a long time, and will be for a lot longer, Ive had some of the best memories with some of the best people at this place...."

Kareem Chapman

"Absolutely amazing place! The vibes, the dancing, the music, the bartenders... all on pointe. Thank you for the experience! ..."

Heather Hinz

"The best place to go in DC. � the music, the drinks and the people are amazing. You will always have a fun time at Cafe..."

Brianna Polanco-Slade

"This place has the best vibe in town. I go on Saturday's and everything from the service to the dj is..."

Martin Cotignola

"Great place to dance Latin music, hadn't gone in years, but every time I go I'm never..."

Gabriela Ayoub

"My favorite place to eat, dance & have a great..."

Daniel Ward Butler III

"If you don't have a good time there you won't have a good time..."

Dwight Cherry

"Went there two weeks ago, can't wait to go back, had a great time.. The atmosphere and the music was..."

Renee Smith

"Great place to go and listen to music, eat and..."

Jorge Saenz De Viteri

"Delish food, OMG!!!!! Music and atmosphere were great! Only complain is that the bartenders/drinks were not..."

Maria Jimenez

"First time at this cafe the food was awesome great place to go and have a great time with family and friend..."

Edmee Ferrer Muñeca

"Wow, what a fun experience. While I've heard about the dancing at night, I decided to try it for their food. With great happy hour menus (there's a..."

James

"Visited August 2017 2nd best tamales on the planet next to my Mom!!! Hope you still offer..."

M Raye Turner

"Great place for night life … great music and atmosphere 🙌🏼 been going there for long time already. Very..."

Walter J. Herrera

"If you are in the area I suggest checking out this place for free salsa and bachata lessons. The instructor was really encouraging, patient with all..."

Naoko

"Step Up Your Nightlife at Cafe Cintron: A Sizzling Experience of Free Salsa Lessons, Outstanding Food, and VIP Treatment! I recently had the..."

James Vasquez

"Clubby atmosphere with GREAT Latin music, amazing food, killer happy hour deals, and excellent service! The Latin hot dogs and beef arepa are both..."

Amanda Blake

"We had a great time dancing! Unfortunately, we had to be confined to the basement dance floor, but for good reason - upstairs was too full!..."

Patrick

"Came here for the beautiful decor and lively atmosphere but the food was surprisingly really great. I'm still thinking about that lomo saltado! Came..."

Jackie L

"Had a great time on a Wednesday evening taking a free dance class! People were ultimately friendly and just overall had a great time! Go for the..."

Jack Barry

"Came at about 8pm on a Friday and host was very accommodating for a a table of 6. Food was great, drinks were well mixed, music lends a fun..."

Michael Green

"Great place for a date night or just to hang out. Took a date here and did Salsa and Bachata lessons and dancing. Just..."

John Wilson

"Amazing place!!! The real Latin experience in DC! The staff are so nice, the food is incredible and all makes me feel in..."

Karen Gualdron Ruiz

"Such a great vibe. Good drinks, good people and good music. The owner is an amazing woman. I went there by myself and was totally safe and..."

Christina Y

"Food and service were GREAT; however, the basement was a little smelly with a "mildew" smell, but other than that I had a great time for being my 1st..."

Omar Isaac

"Great music and vibe! I loved the drinks, the bichota was the best def worth a..."

J Barrera

La Plaza

"This salvadoreño restaurant is honestly one of the coziest places around Capitol Hill, and each time I am around the area I make sure to pay them a..."

Mart Schunk

"Tough to find a place that deserves 5 stars all around but this place was impeccable. We visited while walking around town and found this place...."

Nico Chubb

"The older man was good and kind. The younger man behind the bar was mildly rude, and the young man waiting tables cannot be bothered with taking care..."

Pastor Bill S

"Delicious food and strong drinks! The staff was very attentive and..."

Hazel Margaret

"The chips and salsa: chips tasted fresh but could’ve used salt, salsa didn’t have flavor or spice. We got the chicken enchiladas, beef soft and..."

Cathy Leslie

"The pupusas were ok, I’ve had better. But the service was great, manager and servers were nice and they gave us free tequila shots as we walked..."

Mariama

"This place was delicious! I got the enchiladas, loved them. The portion was perfect so I didn't have to carry around leftovers. Great casual lunch..."

Kira LeCaptain

"Really do not want ANYone to hear this: but I have not eaten at a restaurant in DC that makes me feel more welcome. Carlos is the consummate host:..."

Peter Strickland

"A relaxed, casual place with delicious food and friendly staff. And it's reasonably priced for DC. What more could you..."

Ben Marcus

"I finally got back for the first time after covid, I've been going here for over a decade with my family and love it. They're so friendly and the..."

Robert Haislmaier

"Lovely fish tacos, steak, shrimp, superb paella. Well worth visit. Cozy comfortable service. Just love Henry and his family. See you soon. Lovely..."

Mona Butterfield

"Always good food and service and they always have pupusas (unlike Las Placitas). Would recommend the Salvadorian dishes over the Mexican ones but all..."

Kyle Olson

"I grew up on the hill a couple miles away and I’ve been coming here since I had a memory. This is by far my most favorite place to eat in the..."

Evan Olson

"This place is the absolute best!! Their quesedillas (no matter what kind you get whether it be the steak or shrimp) are out of this world.The..."

Madison Alexander

Tico

70/100 (2792 ratings)

"Awesome bottomless brunch. Tried 3 of the cocktails and they were all very good. Lots of cool options on the menu. Tacos were my least favorite part,..."

A. Pierce

"Fun place in D.C to brunch! I came here on a visit from Houston and I was not disappointed. We did the all you can eat brunch & bottomless mimosas &..."

Stephanie B

"The food was awesome! I was shocked at my bill after ordering two drinks, a desert and three appetizers. So, just be prepared! This is an update! I..."

Chevonne Woodard

"They have very creative drinks and small plates here. -hibiscus margarita is innovative (but the salt killed it for me, it it all natural!!) -the..."

Kyle D

"One of my favorite brunch places in DC. My friends and I planned a large bday brunch for our friend and the entire Tico staff were so accommodating...."

Khoi Nguyen

"Tico is a Latin American and sushi spot. The tacos we got (confit brisket, grilled shrimp and crispy fish) were good and the sushi (candy cane roll)..."

LL

"I stumbled upon Tico’s just after Sunday noon and was glad I did. Their brunch was exciting, with many tapas sized options to try. I opted for the..."

Alex Holston

"Neat ambiance. Decent drink selection, but neither drink we ordered was anything stellar. Original margarita was about as average as it gets. We did..."

Mister Jon

"IG: @BrwndButter Let's talk about brunch Sundays @tico_dc . You can't beat $29 unlimited food which includes bottomless. Now how great does that get!..."

BRWND Butter

"Saturday brunch was amazing. We celebrated a birthday with about 20 people and the service was great and they had plenty of room for us. They brought..."

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