Boqueria - Penn Quarter

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   Mayra

   Washington DC

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time at the restaurant but it won’t be the last. The food is delicious. Even the staple patatas bravas was elevated. Good job!!!
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded today

   Hello Mayra, It’s wonderful to hear that your first visit to Boqueria - Penn Quarter was such a success! Our team takes pride in delivering excellent service, delectable food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Thrilled to know you enjoyed the delicious food, especially the patatas bravas. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful experiences! Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Laura

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food for group sharing. Try the shishito margarita.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded today

   Hello Laura, We appreciate your feedback and support! Thrilled to receive a 5-star rating! Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Ashley

   Wilmington

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Took advantage of their amazing happy hour menus for an impromptu girls night! The drinks were amazing, especially. The white wine sangria and the food was delicious. We loved the Patatas Bravas so much, it was a table favorite. The dip for the Patatinas is amazing, I’ll be thinking about it for a good bit. Everything we tried was yummy! We had great service, I have already recommended this place to several friends!
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Ashley, It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our happy hour menus during your girls' night out! The white wine sangria and Patatas Bravas being table favorites is fantastic news. Knowing that everything was yummy, and that you received great service truly makes us happy. Thank you for recommending us to your friends! Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Cam

   VIP

   Washington DC

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Consistent, go to favorite for us that doesn't disappoint.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on December 11, 2024

   Hi Cam, It’s wonderful to hear that this has become a consistent favorite for you! The team truly appreciates your support and is thrilled to know that expectations continue to be met. Hope to see you again soon! Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Ziya

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Friendly staff. Will go back again.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on December 1, 2024

   Hi Ziya, The team truly appreciates your wonderful feedback! It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our staff friendly. Your feedback means a lot to us. The team looks forward to welcoming you back again soon! Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Edward

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service, both front of the house and the table waitstaff was outstanding. We were seated immediately upon arrival, had a very nice table where the reasonable volume made conversation easy with no strain to hear each other, and the waitress was knowledgeable and patient answering our questions. Unfortunately the quality of the food did not match that of the service. We ordered the chef’s menu for five people. Some of the tapas were good, for example the mushroom flatbread, but most were only fair. The meatballs, for instance, tasted like average meatballs in tomato sauce and the grilled tenderloin was surprisingly flavorless. Most disappointing was the seafood paella which was noticeably overcooked and dry as a result. Bottom line is that, despite the excellent service, the food failed to impress and for the price it was not a good value. I will not be going to Boqueria again.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on December 1, 2024

   Hi Edward, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent visit. It’s great to hear that the service provided by our team was outstanding, and that you enjoyed the atmosphere. However, the quality of the food did not meet expectations, and the comments about the chef’s menu and specific dishes will be taken into consideration. I am terribly sorry about the tenderloin as it is one of my favorites. I apologize for the paella as well as it is a staple item for our restaurant. While the service was excellent, it is regrettable that the food did not provide the same level of satisfaction. Thank you for your insights, and we hope you might consider visiting again in the future. Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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   Ella

   VIP

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on November 27, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The sangria was nice, but the charcuterie was so small in portion, and the the paella was flavorful but the rice was burnt on the bottom. Would probably not return with Jaleo a better option.
   

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   Amy

   VIP

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Extremely loud and awful service. Took 30 mins to take our order and waiter ever came back
   

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   Pat

   VIP

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Tapas were so good. Service so good. Enjoyed our night out with friends.
   

   Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on November 3, 2024

   Hello Pat, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tapas and the service during your night out with friends. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. We appreciate your support and can't wait to host you again soon! Danielle Miranda, General Manager
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We were celebrating Howard University’s 100th year of Homecoming and inadvertently, my birthday.
    

    Boqueria - Penn QuarterResponded on November 3, 2024

    Hello, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you celebrated such a special occasion with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments. Danielle Miranda, General Manager
    

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