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dLeña, Washington, DC
Award-winning

dLeña

4.7
4.7
1960 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.

dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past.

The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino.

CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:
Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:
https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 560-5999
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross Street
    K Street & 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place / Chinatown
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2025

    USD 159.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join dLeña for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy a four-course dinner for $159 per guest - featuring Chef’s signature dishes alongside new creations including Tuna Tartare Guacamole, Birria Chile Relleno, Filet a la Leña, and sweet treats like our Honey vanilla Cheesecake. Enhance the experience with an optional beverage and or/wine pairing for an additional cost per guest, featuring a welcome drink and expertly curated pairings with each course. Pre-payment is due at booking. Price includes tax & gratuity. Cancellations will not be accepted less than 48 hours from your reservation.
    New Year's Eve 2025 photo

What 1,960 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
dLeña offers a vibrant dining experience in Washington, DC, with "absolutely amazing" food and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the bottomless brunch and "incredible" cocktails. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent" service, with standout servers like Troy. Don't miss the crab guacamole and "delicious" short rib tacos.

1,960 Reviews
  1. Chloe

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual everything was incredible, from the tuna guac, to the mar y tierra. I will continue coming back and encouraging all my friends to dine here!
    dLeñaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your 5 star recommendation, Chloe! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tuna guac and mar y tierra. It means the world to us that you not only keep coming back but also recommend us to your friends. We can’t wait to serve you again soon!

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  2. Pedro

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely will be back to Dleña.My wife & I celebrated our 8 years anniversary here & had an amazing dinner.
    dLeñaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Pedro, thank you for your great review! Unforgettable anniversary experiences are our specialty ~ from our amazing food presentations, elegant cozy vibe and spot on service; we know it's a one of a kind visit. All of us at dLeña look forward to welcoming you and your wife back soon!

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  3. Jessica

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate was delicious! We loved the corn empanadas and the wagyu fajitas!
    dLeñaResponded 2 days ago
    Wow! We're so grateful to hear you enjoyed your time at dLeña. We try our best to make sure that we're not only providing an exceptional experience, but also a memorable one. We agree ~ our corn empanadas and the wagyu fajitas are exquisite!

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  4. Eric

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The cuts of steak were a little fatty def not the good waygu fat either 🥲😅(tomahawk/ ribeye) however the service was excellent the ambiance was lovely and all of the staff members we’re extremely helpful and kind
    dLeñaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Eric! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed our excellent service, lovely ambiance, and the hospitality of our team. We’re sorry to hear the cuts of steak weren’t to your liking this time. Your feedback about the tomahawk and ribeye is incredibly valuable, and we’ll definitely share it with our kitchen team to ensure we’re delivering the highest quality every time. It's such a pleasure to hear our service was excellent. We hope to serve you again soon.

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  5. Breanna

    Mississippi

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. We enjoyed the Tomahawk experience and drinks!
    dLeñaResponded on 27 November 2024
    Wow! We're so grateful to hear you enjoyed your time at dlena. We try our best to make sure that we're not only providing an exceptional experience, but also a memorable one. We agree ~ our tomahawk steak is an exquisite dish!

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  6. Irving

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    All was great minus our server. I could not understand him well. Other than that, we enjoyed our visit very much.
    dLeñaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, but we’re sorry to learn that there was an issue with communication. Ensuring our guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience is very important to us, and your comments will help us address this with our team. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!

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  7. Suyi

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our brunch experience was delightful and Troy made it extra special. He was attentive, cheerful and very thoughtful during our dining experience. The food was delicious and such a great value. The ambiance was vibrant yet sophisticated. Will definitely be back.
    dLeñaResponded on 27 November 2024
    Wow, Suyi we're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful brunch experience and that Troy helped make it extra special. Providing attentive and thoughtful service, along with delicious food, is exactly what we love to do. It’s a pleasure to know you enjoyed the vibrant yet sophisticated ambiance as well. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. DiShawn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in the door, until my husband and I left, service was impeccable. The atmosphere was great, our seating location was perfect and the food was top notch! We will definitely be back!
    dLeñaResponded on 27 November 2024
    Hello DiShawn! We are humbled that you think so highly of both our unique ambiance and impeccable service. On behalf of the entire dLeña team, thank you for your generous review and recommendation; we hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful culinary journey!

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  9. Alfredo

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, fantastic cocktails!!
    dLeñaResponded on 27 November 2024
    Thank you for your 5 star review! We're so glad to see that our team at dLeña made such an incredible impression! We take pride in providing you with an experience that you'll remember - from the impeccable food, to the dedicated service, and so much more. We would love to have you back soon!

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  10. Rochelle

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience as always. Excellent food, service, and vibes. Will continue to recommend this restaurant to others.
    dLeñaResponded on 21 November 2024
    Rochelle, thank you for your 5 star review! We're so glad to see that our team at dLeña made such an incredible impression! We take pride in providing you with an experience that you'll remember - from the impeccable food, to the dedicated service, and so much more. We would love to have you back soon!

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FAQs

dLeña offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 560-5999.

dLeña is rated 4.7 stars by 1960 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for dLeña

476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    K Street & 5th Street
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place / Chinatown
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 560-5999
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details
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