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El Centro D.F.

(Now Closed)

Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Latin American Restaurant$$$$

U-Street, Washington

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El Centro D.F.

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Emily HawkinsJanuary 21, 2013
Get the churros and chocolate/caramel dessert. You won't regret it.
Saïd Martínez-CalderónMarch 11, 2013
Only place in dc that I know to carry Tequila Ocho. Smooth & refreshing.
Nick RiversNovember 29, 2012
The tequileria is in the basement. Ask for seating there. The ambience is totally different.
Philip HsuFebruary 1, 2014
Your enjoyment of El Centro is largely proportionate to your enjoyment of tequila.
Andrea MartinezApril 13, 2015
Want to hear some Latin music ? Perfect place for that and meet Latinos 😃
deenuhfoowadSeptember 29, 2014
their unlimited brunch is SO worth it!
Ana Marie 💃March 29, 2015
Great option for Mexican on 14th street
Bhargav SrinivasanApril 7, 2013
Sit down and enjoy drink and meal, and then party downstairs!!
Lucia TheresaAugust 29, 2018
They have a great happy hour!
Chad ShryockMarch 30, 2014
Bring earplugs. It's full of screeching Jennifers
Brendan BJuly 6, 2015
Decent tacos & nice rooftop bar. Brunch is ok and only worth it if you go w the $35 unlimited option. Otherwise the a la carte items are very small and overpriced.
Warren RobinsonSeptember 30, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Go to Joel drinks are super strong he is the 6'2" African American guy. Always partying.
Thaís SoaresAugust 15, 2019
If you're here for food, avoid the tacos and ask for the chicken salad instead.
Ana R.September 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Probably the best frozen margarita in DC. Tacos al Pastor are pretty good!!
Ceci AbenteAugust 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
On Thursdays, women free drinks + less people + Latin music = better
Janine BMarch 25, 2013
Intense love for this happy hour...especially on Tuesday for the cheaper tacos!
Amanda OkeeeOctober 11, 2014
We love rosa!! She's the best server ever.
GABRIELA MApril 28, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the paloma!!! BEST DRINK EVER! and joel is the best bartender!
Eli YokleyMay 21, 2014
Get the guac! Incredible product.
Michael AudiDecember 28, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Best tequila selection in dc! Tequila bad is delightfully dungeon like!
KaitsOctober 12, 2013
Ask for Jorge as you waiter ..,he keeps the mimosas flowing
Michael FAugust 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the carnitas entree. Amazeballs. Also the tacos are three of a kind, no mix n match.
ArdvaarkFebruary 14, 2012
Try a Margarita In A Can — it tastes like Mountain Dew spiked with tequila! Yum!
ZekeJuly 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
rooftop happy hour with $4 margaritas and Mexican beers from 5 to 7 daily
Hayley PlackOctober 5, 2013
Beef brisket enchilada was excellent!
SannaAugust 9, 2014
Margaritas in the rooftop bar!
Kurt JMay 29, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The food was great but the waitress I had was extremely inattentive and when she was there, she acted inconvenienced by us being seated in her section.
Cyndi JacksonAugust 1, 2013
This place is great very nice people has great food
Veronica SegoviaDecember 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Brunch is a great deal: ayc eat and drink for 35 bucks :)
Kimberly DiazJanuary 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cucumber watermelon infused tequila y guacamole por favor
Niara P.July 20, 2013
Order the Mexican French Toast - its delicious!
Ramez KJuly 4, 2015
Happy hour, service and food
Andrea MelloOctober 7, 2018
Great margueritas!
Madison Levin-EpsteinJanuary 5, 2013
Fun place and good food, the service was lacking the last time I was there.
Alexis MochDecember 1, 2011
Peanut allergies beware -- the Pork Pipian is made with a peanut sauce, but is not listed as such on the menu.
Charles OsborneMarch 30, 2014
Been here 100+ times
If it's cold and rainy make sure you don't sit upstairs this is unsuitable for dining ! in the Sunday manager on March 30, 2014 would not move our table it was a mess!
Jorge CoarasaApril 21, 2013
The grilled steak tacos were great!
Brian KellyJune 14, 2011
Get the queso. Freshly made. Opt in for chorizo y mushrooms.
Ryan RosadoApril 24, 2013
Go for $2 Taco Tuesday but make sure you understand the waiters accent. Asked the waitress if Chicken Tinga was $2, she said yes but charged me full price and said no it wasn't. Stiffed her.
Grace IconJune 29, 2011
Russian bartendress Sasha is the best!! Hit the roof for happy hour $4 frozenritas
Adam BeilmanAugust 17, 2014
Do not go for restaurant week. No Baja tacos on the menu, and they will not serve food outside the RW menu. Give the people what they want!
Sonja StrongarmAugust 17, 2014
Tacos and margaritas at happy hour
Lauren FlowersNovember 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Rooftop for a classier evening; basement for an all out dance party.
Sandra RubinchikFebruary 25, 2015
Head down to the basement for a little untz untz untz.
Joaquin BautistaJuly 4, 2015
Brunch is worth your money!!
Zara KhanAugust 21, 2014
Not a big fan of fish tacos but the ones here were pretty good. Other than that the nachos tasted funky.
Andrew WisemanApril 4, 2013
Try the moo goo gai pan, it's delicious
Gabriel M.July 29, 2019
Tacos al pastor are not great.
Andrew WisemanApril 4, 2013
Did you know? El Centro is Spanish for "the centro"
Mariuxi BermudezAugust 16, 2014
Brunch for $35 all you can drink and eat!

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El Centro D.F.

1819 14th St NW (at Swann St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20009
United States

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Reaching back to his culinary roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying...