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

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.4
4.4
1971 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
A photo of El Centro D.F. - Georgetown restaurant

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.4
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Georgetown

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 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 1,971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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.

1,971 Reviews
  1. Alexandra

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jacqueline

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 today
    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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  3. Francisco

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Entrance Host terrible. Server magnificent. Food excellent
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded today
    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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  4. Ramatu

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 today
    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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  5. Ivan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Ambiance is great, overall a wonderful experience.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy you enjoyed the service, food, and ambiance. It's our goal to create a memorable experience for all our guests, and we're glad we could do that for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Chris

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers mixed up our orders but it was fixed quickly
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the mix-up with your orders, but we're glad to hear it was resolved quickly. We strive to provide excellent service and appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!

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  7. Benjamin

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly speedy service and delicious food. Very much enjoyed!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed both the service and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!

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  8. Arielle

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great atmosphere, will definitely be back
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded today
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you had a great experience with our food, service, and atmosphere. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Rebecca

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner at El Centro. Our server, Marta, was excellent. The food was amazing. And the spicy mango margarita -- out of this world!!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded today
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your dinner, and Marta will be so happy to know she made your experience special. We're glad you loved the spicy mango margarita too! We can't wait to have you back for another amazing meal and drink.

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  10. Joe

    Orlando

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My favorites were the pitcher of margaritas, salsa, and chicken enchiladas. All perfect.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your favorites! We're thrilled you loved the pitcher of margaritas, salsa, and chicken enchiladas. We hope to see you again soon for another round of deliciousness!

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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 4.4 stars by 1971 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of El Centro D.F. - Georgetown restaurant

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.4
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Georgetown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 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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