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El Tamarindo
Latin American Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Adams Morgan, Washington
"Delicious pupusas :)"(2 Tips)"Best El Salvadorian food you can get in DC."(2 Tips)
"But margaritas were delicious!"(7 Tips)
"Get pork and cheese (revuelta) and ask them to add loroco."(2 Tips)
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Completely remodeled and stunning from the front to the rear. Beautifully designed, comfortable and elegant. The food is as terrific as always. All time favorite place to eat in DC for 25 + years.
Daniel GandaraMay 20, 2012Ok don't listen to the Chicagoan! Texaican in da house living in Chicago and I say this is easily one of the best restaurants I've been too. Try a tamarindo margarita!
Cynthia DouglasFebruary 15, 2014Some of the best black beans Ive ever had. The pupusas are amazing and obviously hand formed. Definitely worth the trip. And theres a full bar..- Tracy SpetkaMarch 28, 2014The best pupusas outside of El Salvador. Get pork and cheese (revuelta) and ask them to add loroco. An horchata to drink and you're set.
Paul PizzellaDecember 1, 2018Outstanding papusas. Loved the cafe de olla. Good drinks, do the mango mule. Everything made fresh and tasty.
Order chicken or portobello mushroom soft tacos a la carte for a less heavy and fresh meal. Chips n' Salsa is a must!
Francisco RuscalledaOctober 14, 2017Very flavorful and authentic food. Enchiladas are great. So are the pupusas.
Great for happy hour which lasts till 8pm! Burrito poblano for under $8?! Yes please.
Maggie MacGNovember 22, 2015The first place I ever had pupusas and horchata and still one of my favs.
Lucy ReedyNovember 5, 2012Fajitas for two is delicious with the double wrapped corn tortillas. Service when I was here was less than exemplary.
Thaís SoaresFebruary 14, 2019Delicious pupusas, but order them separately... their brunch menu version seemed smaller and the sides were only ok.
RodDecember 14, 2013Bottomless Mimosas =1 pitcher per person. They do not know the true dictionary version of BOTTOMLESS!!!!
Liz SesslerMarch 24, 2011Pupusas are the best here! Ask for extra salsa and dip the pupusas and there is no better dinner after Belgian HH at L'enfant.
The pickled slaw that comes with the pupusas is to die for. I would eat it in buckets if I could.
Mike ReidAugust 22, 2012Small/intimate, good food....parking in the neighborhood sucketh....majorly, so be ready.
Andres AlmeidaJune 2, 2012Not authentic. Everything tastes and looks prepackaged. The hole-in-the-wall Super Taco on Columbia Rd is still #1.
Open 24 hours on the weekend. Great food, better service.
Shawn RobinsonMarch 24, 2012Yeah the margaritas original on the rocks pitcher ugh. I'm leaning like a quarter to six....lol #tipsy
I recommend the pupusas, tamales, pollo al cilantro and salmon.
Thomas McNultyNovember 3, 2017Food is ok here, but when comparing it to other Salvadorian places in town, then it definitely needs to do better.
The staff here is absolutely lovely and the food is great!
Russ PtacekJuly 2, 2013suspended by health dept for 7 violations including raw beef stored at 68 degrees and no one trained and certified in food safety. passed reinspection. watch wusa9 for story.
Trios Enchiladas and the Passion Fruit Margarita #youregood
Lucy MidelfortJune 12, 2011Don't order a drink if anyone in your party doesn't have an id. They'll take your drinks away from you halfway through the meal.
- The best chips & guacamole in DC
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Enjoy fresh and flavorful food in a comfortable, neighborly environment. Join us for a tart margarita, a perfect pupusa and simply a wonderful experience.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
(202) 328-3660
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Yes
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