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dLeña, Washington, DC
Award-winning

dLeña

4.7
4.7
2142 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 98 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 560-5999
  • Website
    https://www.dlenadc.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Menu

Guacamole

  • Traditional Guacamole**US$16.00

    avocado - tomato - onion - cilantro - lime

    • Tuna Guacamole* **US$22.00

      sushi grade tuna - chile de árbol salsa-macha - jicama salad - chipotle mayo - charred tostada

      • Maryland Crab Guacamole**US$23.00

        smoked jumbo crab - sundried chili salsa - old bay mayo - scallion - crispy tlayuda

        Para la Mesa

        • Habanero Pepita Salsa**US$21.00

          pepita - charred tomato - habanero - crispy tlayuda

          • Tuna Tostada* **US$21.00

            oaxacan tlayuda - habanero mayo - avocado - queso fresco - radish - spicy black bean purée - cherry tomato - salsa macha

            • Queso FundidoUS$21.00

              melted cheese - tomatillo salsa cruda - caramelized onion - corn tortillas; choice of : cecina, chorizo, or mushroom (vegetarian)

              • Ostiones a la Leña*US$25.00

                half dozen grilled oysters - smoked trout caviar - creamy crab - bacon relish - pickled habanero salsa - chipotle mignonette

                • Pork Belly** ^US$17.00

                  chipotle glaze - peanut red pipian - watercress - pickled vegetables

                  • Empanadas de Wagyu** ^US$24.00

                    beef tenderloin - truffle manchego - oyster sauce - almond - guajillo chili - chimichurri

                    • Corn Empanadas**US$17.00

                      sweet corn - ají amarillo - manchego - chimichurri

                      • Hot Stone Wagyu* **US$31.00

                        sliced beef tenderloin - citrus chili toreado - truffle soy shishito pepper - charred tlayuda - smoked grape chimichurri

                        • Bone Marrow & Tuna Chicharron**US$26.00

                          crispy tuna - panela - guacamole - xni-pec salsa - pickled vegetables - charred serrano - blue corn tortillas

                          Ceviche y Aguachile

                          • Ceviche Amarillo* **US$20.00

                            hamachi - yellow aguachile - ají amarillo - mango - orange

                            • Aguachile Campechano* **US$22.00

                              octopus - shrimp - fish - leche de tigre - cucumber - onion - mango - tomato - avocado - cilantro - tortilla chips

                              • Snapper Tiradito*US$21.00

                                charred habanero mayo - achiote ponzu - radish - cucumber - cilantro - yuzu avocado cream

                                Ensaladas y Sopas

                                • Ensalada de Kale^US$17.00

                                  smoked manchego - baby kale - fig - caramelized pumpkin - agave almond - honey applecrisp - pomegranate seeds - orange balsamic vinaigrette

                                  • Heirloom Tomato & BurrataUS$19.00

                                    grilled compressed watermelon - caramelized golden beet - lemon vinaigrette - toasted pepita seeds - sorrel - morita balsamic reduction

                                    • Crab Pumpkin SoupUS$15.00

                                      smoked jumbo crab - green apple - butternut squash - caramelized pumpkin seeds - crème fraîche foam

                                      Wood Burning Grill

                                      • Tomahawk*US$150.00

                                        mezcal flambéed tableside - bone marrow butter; choice of two sides

                                        • Serves TwoUS$150.00

                                      • 14oz 30 Day Aged Boneless Ribeye*US$63.00

                                        herb wagyu butter - chimichurri - shishito - charred lemon; a la piedra style: pepper, onion, salsa, guacamole & tortilla (dairy)

                                        • Medio Pollo al Carbon**US$34.00

                                          grilled half chicken - guajillo achiote marinade; criolla sauce - grilled broccolini

                                          Tacos

                                          served by 3 pieces

                                          • Short Rib** ^US$22.00

                                            chile de árbol peanut sauce - salsa verde cruda - flour tortillas

                                            • Camarón**US$18.00

                                              breaded shrimp - jicama tortilla - chili powder - pickled onion - chipotle mayo

                                              • Pulpo al Pastor**US$24.00

                                                adobo octopus - onion - cilantro - grilled pineapple - avocado salsa verde

                                                • Birria de Hongos**US$19.00

                                                  grilled truffle manchego - braised guajillo mushroom - bean purée - cilantro - pickled onion

                                                  Especialidades D'lena

                                                  • Wagyu Steak a la Piedra* **US$60.00

                                                    australian grade #9 - crema fresca - guacamole - fajita pepper mix - molcajete sauce - corn tortillas

                                                    • Short Rib al CarbonUS$45.00

                                                      smoked short rib - bibb lettuce - tres salsas - pickled vegetables

                                                      • Dleña Mar y Tierra* **US$65.00

                                                        wagyu filet mignon - seafood enchiladas - crispy onion - requeson cheese sauce - dried chili gastrique

                                                        • Carnitas Pork ShankUS$45.00

                                                          salsa verde cruda - molcajete - pickled vegetables - bean purée - tortillas

                                                          • Zarandeado* **US$44.00

                                                            branzino - citrus slaw - charred marinade - grilled half avocado - corn salsa

                                                            • Grilled Oaxacan Shrimp^US$45.00

                                                              charred garlic marinade - guava mole - grilled onion - roasted corn esquites - corn tortillas

                                                              • Seafood Enchiladas**US$32.00

                                                                shrimp - maryland blue crab - crema fresca - creamy guajillo sauce - greens

                                                                • Coliflor a la Leña** ^US$23.00

                                                                  charred cauliflower - chimichurri - red pipian - creamy requesón sauce - roux

                                                                  Para Acompañar

                                                                  • Zanahorias al Carbon^US$12.00

                                                                    roasted heirloom carrot - pepita pistu chimichurri - cashew tofu aioli - ají amarillo honey

                                                                    • Papa al Horno**US$12.00

                                                                      wood-fired baked potato - crispy pork belly - ají amarillo tartar - chive

                                                                      • BroccoliniUS$12.00

                                                                        grilled - smoked chili - olive oil - sea salt

                                                                        • Roasted Corn EsquitesUS$12.00

                                                                          baby corn - bacon - cotija - epazote - lemon - spicy mayo

                                                                          Postres

                                                                          • Carajillo Crème BruléeUS$14.00

                                                                            licor 43 - espresso - served tableside

                                                                            • Mil Hojas Argentino** ^US$14.00

                                                                              crêpes - warm cajeta caramel - carmelized almond - whipped cream - strawberry - salted caramel ice cream

                                                                              • Creamy Corn Cake**US$14.00

                                                                                hibiscus mezcal glaze - popcorn gelato - vanilla cookie crumble

                                                                                • Honey Vanilla Cheesecake**US$14.00

                                                                                  honeycomb - blood orange -citrus berry blend - tuile

                                                                                  • Sorbets & GelatosUS$9.00

                                                                                    seasonal flavors

                                                                                    Last updated: 1 February 2025

                                                                                    What 2,142 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

                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                    • Washington, D.C. Area

                                                                                      Mexican

                                                                                    • District of Columbia

                                                                                      Mexican

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    dLeña delights with its "amazing food and service," offering a vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The "short rib tacos" and "wagyu empanadas" are crowd favorites, while the innovative cocktails receive high praise. With a "chic setting" and "friendly staff," it's a must-visit for both locals and visitors.

                                                                                    2,142 Reviews

                                                                                    1. angelaw VIP

                                                                                      Washington DC9 reviews

                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      Brunch was a bust. Very poor customer service & a rushed experience. Paid over $300 for brunch & left feeling rushed & hungry.

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                                                                                    2. Brittney

                                                                                      Seattle1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      This was my first time there and it was awesome! Me and my sister were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. The food was AMAZING! Definitely coming back.

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                                                                                    3. Avita VIP

                                                                                      Chicago1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      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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                                                                                    4. Ericka

                                                                                      Washington DC1 review

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      Dined 7 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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                                                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                      Washington DC1 review

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      Dined 7 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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                                                                                    6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                      Washington DC1 review

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                      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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                                                                                    7. shessavvy VIP

                                                                                      Washington DC31 reviews

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                      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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                                                                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                      New York City2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                      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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                                                                                    9. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                      Baltimore10 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                      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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                                                                                    10. Dashawn

                                                                                      Washington DC3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                      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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                                                                                    FAQs

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                                                                                    dLeña is rated 4.7 stars by 2142 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                    Booked 98 times today

                                                                                    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
                                                                                      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
                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                      Mexican, 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
                                                                                      Gluten-free Options, Vegan
                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                      https://www.dlenadc.com/
                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                      (202) 560-5999
                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                      Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details

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