Award-winning

dLeña

4.7

2142 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

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.

Additional information

Location
476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(202) 560-5999
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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Popular dishes

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

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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dLeña is rated 4.7 stars by 2142 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 98 times today

476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(202) 560-5999
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
Order direct

dLeña

Make a booking

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Guacamole

Traditional Guacamole**US$16.00

Tuna Guacamole* **US$22.00

Maryland Crab Guacamole**US$23.00

Para la Mesa

Habanero Pepita Salsa**US$21.00

Tuna Tostada* **US$21.00

Queso FundidoUS$21.00

Ostiones a la Leña*US$25.00

Pork Belly** ^US$17.00

Empanadas de Wagyu** ^US$24.00

Corn Empanadas**US$17.00

Hot Stone Wagyu* **US$31.00

Bone Marrow & Tuna Chicharron**US$26.00

Ceviche y Aguachile

Ceviche Amarillo* **US$20.00

Aguachile Campechano* **US$22.00

Snapper Tiradito*US$21.00

Ensaladas y Sopas

Ensalada de Kale^US$17.00

Heirloom Tomato & BurrataUS$19.00

Crab Pumpkin SoupUS$15.00

Wood Burning Grill

Tomahawk*US$150.00

14oz 30 Day Aged Boneless Ribeye*US$63.00

Medio Pollo al Carbon**US$34.00

Tacos

Short Rib** ^US$22.00

Camarón**US$18.00

Pulpo al Pastor**US$24.00

Birria de Hongos**US$19.00

Especialidades D'lena

Wagyu Steak a la Piedra* **US$60.00

Short Rib al CarbonUS$45.00

Dleña Mar y Tierra* **US$65.00

Carnitas Pork ShankUS$45.00

Zarandeado* **US$44.00

Grilled Oaxacan Shrimp^US$45.00

Seafood Enchiladas**US$32.00

Coliflor a la Leña** ^US$23.00

Para Acompañar

Zanahorias al Carbon^US$12.00

Papa al Horno**US$12.00

BroccoliniUS$12.00

Roasted Corn EsquitesUS$12.00

Postres

Carajillo Crème BruléeUS$14.00

Mil Hojas Argentino** ^US$14.00

Creamy Corn Cake**US$14.00

Honey Vanilla Cheesecake**US$14.00

Sorbets & GelatosUS$9.00

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