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El Centro D.F.
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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Saïd Martínez-CalderónMarch 11, 2013Only place in dc that I know to carry Tequila Ocho. Smooth & refreshing.
Nick RiversNovember 29, 2012The tequileria is in the basement. Ask for seating there. The ambience is totally different.
Philip HsuFebruary 1, 2014Your enjoyment of El Centro is largely proportionate to your enjoyment of tequila.
Andrea MartinezApril 13, 2015Want to hear some Latin music ? Perfect place for that and meet Latinos 😃
Brendan BJuly 6, 2015Decent 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.
Go to Joel drinks are super strong he is the 6'2" African American guy. Always partying.
Probably the best frozen margarita in DC. Tacos al Pastor are pretty good!!
On Thursdays, women free drinks + less people + Latin music = better
Janine BMarch 25, 2013Intense love for this happy hour...especially on Tuesday for the cheaper tacos!
Try the paloma!!! BEST DRINK EVER! and joel is the best bartender!
Best tequila selection in dc! Tequila bad is delightfully dungeon like!
Thaís SoaresAugust 15, 2019If you're here for food, avoid the tacos and ask for the chicken salad instead.
Try the carnitas entree. Amazeballs. Also the tacos are three of a kind, no mix n match.
ArdvaarkFebruary 14, 2012Try a Margarita In A Can — it tastes like Mountain Dew spiked with tequila! Yum!
rooftop happy hour with $4 margaritas and Mexican beers from 5 to 7 daily
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.
Brunch is a great deal: ayc eat and drink for 35 bucks :)
Madison Levin-EpsteinJanuary 5, 2013Fun place and good food, the service was lacking the last time I was there.
Cucumber watermelon infused tequila y guacamole por favor
Ryan RosadoApril 24, 2013Go 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.
Alexis MochDecember 1, 2011Peanut allergies beware -- the Pork Pipian is made with a peanut sauce, but is not listed as such on the menu.
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!
Adam BeilmanAugust 17, 2014Do 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!
Grace IconJune 29, 2011Russian bartendress Sasha is the best!! Hit the roof for happy hour $4 frozenritas
Rooftop for a classier evening; basement for an all out dance party.
Zara KhanAugust 21, 2014Not a big fan of fish tacos but the ones here were pretty good. Other than that the nachos tasted funky.
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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...
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Wed
- 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Thu
- 3:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- 3:00 PM–3:00 AM
(202) 328-3131
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Another cozy place but this time in DC.. you should come and try whatever you like. Tested quesadillas with chicken, burrito, and chips with margarita- 🍸. Bon prevecho!"
Goatha06 - 8.3
"Great margaritas, good brunch + patio & rooftop seating!"
Shawn G. - 8.9
"Elote (Mexican grilled corn) is a must. The calabacitas tacos (fried zucchini) are a great choice, even if you're not vegetarian. Ask for the salsa picante (hot sauce) if you need an extra kick."
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"Caramel apple dessert is insane. Not for vegans. Porky deliciousness! Gracious service to boot"
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