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El Centro D.F. - Georgetown, Washington, DC

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.5
4.5
1975 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F. Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.

Reaching back to his roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington DC to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with a back patio, is also home to over 300 tequilas, mezcals alongside craft Mexican-inspired drinks.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 333-4100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Private party facilities
    Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
  • Private party contact
    DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245
  • Neighbourhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross Street
    M Street NW
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Everyday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Join us in the Bar 7 days a week for Happy Hour featuring Small Bites, Tacos, Beer, Wine and Cocktails. Reservations are not needed or taken for Happy Hour. MONDAY - FRIDAY | 4 PM - 7 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 4 PM - 5 PM

What 1,975 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers an inviting atmosphere ideal for brunch and group outings. "great food," "awesome vibes," and "excellent service" are consistent highlights. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and the delicious bottomless brunch options, including "amazing margaritas." While some reviews note noise and service inconsistencies, the overall experience is lively and enjoyable.

1,975 Reviews
  1. Jayeeta

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, fast friendly service! Loved our time there!

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  2. Blythe

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family had a great time at dinner! Always enjoy the food and drinks!

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  3. Jose

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but disappointed on the desert. The Churros were rushed and too doughy inside and almost burnt on the outside. I’ve had them at that place before but not the same this time around.

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  4. Shannell

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for Sunday brunch! Decided on the bottomless mimosas and bottomless brunch (I think that's the name of it), and the food was delicious. The serving staff, including our waiter - Alexis H - was fabulous and very attentive. Our waiter was very helpful with his suggestions for delicious things to try and checked back with us regularly to make sure that we had everything we needed! I believe even the manager came over at one point to refill the mimosas (very much appreciated!) We will definitely return!

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  5. Tyler

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks and great food, we had a table of 8 and the service was a little slow but it was really busy. Definitely coming back!

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  6. stephane

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great place for mexican food. service was amazing. food was good. noise a little loud. go upstair it is nicer

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  7. Alexandra

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Business Dinner as a group. Enjoyed environment, food and drinks.

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  8. Jacqueline

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy coming here a lot for their brunch menu. I think they have really good options and a fantastic food quality! Also their drinks option for brunch puts them up there from their competitors. They offer margaritas, mimosas, spiked agua fresca or bloody marys for brunch!! 10/10
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our brunch menu and drink options. We take pride in offering high-quality food and unique drinks to make every brunch experience special. Your 10/10 rating means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for your next visit!

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  9. Francisco

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Entrance Host terrible. Server magnificent. Food excellent
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with your server. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the entrance host and will make sure to address this with our staff to improve our guests' experiences in the future. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Ramatu

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress is knowledgeable and fantastic . The food is excellent.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on December 11, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you had a great experience with our knowledgeable and fantastic waitress, and that you enjoyed the food. We always strive to provide the best service and dishes for our guests. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 333-4100.

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown is rated 4.5 stars by 1975 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    M Street NW
  • Neighbourhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 333-4100
  • Private party facilities
    Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
  • Private party contact
    DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245
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