El Taller del Xiquet

4.6

24 Reviews

$50 and over

Spanish

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

El Taller del Xiquet, or “Xiquet’s workshop,” celebrates Spanish flavors with a dedication to quality. Chef Danny crafts imaginative dishes from the finest ingredients, showcasing the vibrant cuisine of his roots. Our menu offers a seasonal selection of à la carte items and shareable plates, inviting you to explore the richness of both land and sea.

Inspired by the traditions of coastal Spain, each dish reflects a respect for local agriculture and sustainable practices. This commitment is seen in premium proteins and seasonal produce from the Valencian region, highlighting the essence of Spanish gastronomy. Delicate octopus, sweet scallops, and succulent prawns are prepared with artistry and passion, while dishes like sustainable sea bass gravlax, signature paellas, and generous fideuàs are served tableside. El Taller del Xiquet offers a culinary journey into Spain’s traditions, honoring the ingredients and techniques that have graced tables for generations.

Additional information

Location
2404 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007-1845
Phone number
(202) 913-4671
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Danny Lledó

Experiences

El Taller del Xiquet
Multiple dates available
À la Carte Experience Experience a culinary journey crafted by award-winning Chef Danny Lledó, where you select from a menu inspired by Valencian traditions and enriched with global delicacies. We try to accommodate dietary restrictions. For restrictions, please contact us before reserving. In order to ensure that everyone of our team earns a competitive wage, a 20% service fee will be added to the final bill. This fee is not a tip. Tips are not necessary, but appreciated.
Spring Wine Fling
20 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
Spring Wine Fling at El Taller del Xiquet 🌸🍷 Experience a culinary journey crafted by award-winning Chef Danny Lledó, where you select from a menu inspired by Valencian traditions and enriched with global delicacies. From March 20 to March 29, indulge in a two-course dinner with two glasses of wine for $55 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Each dish is thoughtfully paired with wines to enhance your dining experience, making this the perfect way to embrace the arrival of spring. Whether you're a wine lover or simply looking for a delightful night out, join us for this exclusive promotion. We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please contact us before reserving to ensure we can provide a suitable experience for you. 📅 March 20 – March 31, 2025 🍽 Two Courses + Two Glasses of Wine – $55 per person In order to ensure that every member of our team earns a competitive wage, a 20% service fee will be added to the final bill. This is not a tip, but it is greatly appreciated. Reserve your table today and treat yourself to a wine-inspired culinary experience! 🍷✨
Easter
20 Apr 2025 only
Celebrate Easter at El Taller del Xiquet. The indulgent Special menu by international award-winning Chef Danny Lledó. Easter Menu - $85 per person Available Wine Pairing - $65 per person We try to accommodate dietary restrictions. For restrictions, please contact us before reserving. Price does not incl. service charge & tax. In order to ensure that everyone of our team earns a competitive wage, a 20% service fee will be added to the final bill. This fee is not a tip. Tips are not necessary, but appreciated.

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Great for fine wines
Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
District of Columbia
Great for fine wines
District of Columbia
Romantic
District of Columbia
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Taller del Xiquet delights with "amazing food" and "great service," offering authentic Spanish cuisine and exceptional wines. Chef Danny's personal touch and attentive staff enhance the experience. Highlights include "beautiful paella" and creative desserts. While a few logistical hiccups were noted, the overall dining experience remains "one of the best."

24 Reviews

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Jason VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The excitement of El Taller is the ever changing menu. Although some may like the same dish over and over, being able to see what chef is thinking to cook upstairs or try things that chef loved so much he brought then downstairs. It is more exciting than seasonal menu changes as this menu reflects the art of cooking.
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Alexander VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exciting evening at El Taller. I really enjoy the a la carte options. I really enjoyed the Fideua Seafood Paella, and they even have cheese cart service! I can't wait to come back.
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Guy
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun neighborhood find. Paella from the pan is always a treat! Ingredients were top astounding and seeing the ham leg shaved was a ton of fun.
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Tina
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful time! The food was amazing as well as the service.
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Richard
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great time at El Taller del Xiquet, great food, great wines and even better service. We had a few appetizers and one of the most beautiful paella we ever had. We finished with a spectacular cheese plate (mostly from Spain). We will come back to keep thinking we are in Spain....
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, great service, just very overpriced given the quality and the portion sizes.
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Ángel
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent, but service quite bad, making for a disappointing experience. We arrived on time for our reservation, but waited 33 mins to be seated. The team didn’t seem to do anything about it or acknowledge our wait until I asked, 27 mins in… We were then seated, and food was good, salpicon and paella de Lalbufera were excellent. However, when we were going to order dessert, we were rushed out and told they wanted to move us upstairs to give us the “whole experience”. The impression we got was they needed the table downstairs free. They have a space upstairs where they serve drinks and bring you the check. The waitress was however confused that we hadn’t had dessert and wanted to order it, but, after going to ask, came back and took our order. We then had dessert - which was really good- but the coffees we had ordered never arrived and the check was brought. Overall good food, but they really do not have their logistics down yet, and the lack of acknowledgment of issue after issue made it frustrating.
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Alexander VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exciting Friday night at El Taller. Food and services were excellent. Even, Chef Danny stopped by and checked in with us. Can’t wait to return.
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Alessandra
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Our server was extremely unprofessional. He was rushed and rude. Any question about the plates was met with an incomplete response and with a terrible attitude (as if him answering was a favor in his view). He took away the menus and recommended we do some plates in the prix fixe menu without disclosing they came at an extra charge (we found out with the check). Overall the experience was deplorable. Its a pity as we had been looking forward to go to Xiquet. The food was good but not amazing. One of the biggest let downs as far as restaurants in DC go.
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Iris
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food just like Xiquet! We love the seafood Fideuá the most. The carrot cake dessert was full of surprise, every bite gives you a different texture and flavor. Service is exceptional, staff are very attentive. It was a perfect dinner experience.
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FAQs

El Taller del Xiquet is rated 4.6 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

2404 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007-1845

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 913-4671
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Danny Lledó

El Taller del Xiquet

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences