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dLeña, Washington, DC
Award-winning

dLeña

4.7
4.7
2139 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
dLeña is a vibrant restaurant in Washington D.C. that invites you to explore the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Step into a warm space illuminated by wood-fired ovens and adorned with Latin American art. Savor a culinary journey with fresh, local ingredients, starting with their signature guacamole, a blend of avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime. Continue your adventure with ceviches, aguachiles, and wood-fired specialties like Tomahawk steak and Wagyu Steak a la Piedra. dLeña's menu caters to all tastes, featuring pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian options. Pair your meal with an extensive selection of tequila and mezcal, or enjoy a handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're after a romantic dinner, a lively brunch, or a late-night gathering, dLeña's trendy ambiance and attentive service promise an unforgettable experience. Join them for a taste of Mexico's vibrant culture and culinary artistry.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–15:00 Mon 17:00–19:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
dLeña in D.C. offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "must-try wagyu empanadas" and "short rib tacos." The ambiance is "warm and inviting," perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. A highlight is the "delicious all-you-can-eat brunch."

2,140 Reviews
  1. Avita

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing brunch! Flavorful food, great drinks and Troy was fantastic!

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  2. Ericka

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for a birthday celebration, food and drinks were great. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant was amazing. I did make the reservation a month in advanced and had requested a table underneath the chandelier, however that request was not fulfilled. Our server Alexandra was very sweet, but we had to flag her down a few times to keep ordering.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i finally went back and this time for dinner. my first solo birthday dinner, actually. it was a really nice experience, although i cried a lot between eating. :) i had the empanadas wagyu, broccoli and a mercado and a mango margarita. i enjoyed the hibiscus drink they give you at seating. the ambience is always great, however, because i was a solo diner i was placed by other people, a booth nowhere in sight. i hoped to be seated in a booth like another solo diner but idk, guess not. my waiter was funny and kind but the people around me were so loud. maybe because i wasn’t talking to anyone? not sure because i dine out solo a lot and never really experienced that much interference while eating. literally their volume distracted my thoughts. anyway, it was a nice experience but i did not enjoy the broccolini at all; too tough.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    undecided if I'll ever go back but the brunch food and drinks were just not good. the fish taco was the best thing on the menu.

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  5. shessavvy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very good, I just hate feeling of being rushed out. I knew we had 30 minutes left at our table but we were told it was last call for drinks due to a large party coming in. Our receipt was placed on our table, we had not requested it, when we hadn’t even finished receiving all of our dishes. That was a bit unsettling when we were still actively eating and drinking and still had plenty of time left. Also, there were still 2-3 dishes that we had not received before leaving.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was absolutely heavenly! It is such an intimate experience. The hot stone Wagyu and the Short Rib tacos are really tasty! Although the restaurant was smaller than expected, we really did enjoy the ambience. Overall experience would be a 9.6/10. Would definitely be back.

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  7. Dashawn

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great experience. Our waiter was very attentive and made the overall reservation amazing.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tell Troy my new friends love him! Nothing new, obviously

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  9. Rachel

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience Troy is great as a server and we loved the food!

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  10. JessicaM

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant bar and service was fantastic. The downstairs male bartender was less than desirable- he was rude & very short with me, while sucking on his straw in his drink acting as though he didn’t choose to be there to make drinks as a bartender. I ordered two drinks which he made at his leisure- they were both horrible and almost undrinkable- but at $38 for two drinks we nursed them until our table was ready where our amazing waitress rendered the situation with amazing cocktails from the upstairs bar. Would absolutely come back but only for food and to the upstairs bar.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for dLeña

476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–15:00 Mon 17:00–19:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Delivery & takeout
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