Award-winning

dLeña

4.7

2137 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 86 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 560-5999
Website
https://www.dlenadc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Private party facilities
Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details

Location
476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Mount Vernon Square
Cross Street
K Street & 5th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Place / Chinatown
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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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 2,137 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

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Mexican
District of Columbia
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

dLeña in D.C. offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the "must-try wagyu empanadas" and "short rib tacos." The ambiance is "warm and inviting," perfect for special occasions or a casual night out. A highlight is the "delicious all-you-can-eat brunch."

2,137 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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 DC
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Dashawn
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Baltimore
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Rachel
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our experience Troy is great as a server and we loved the food!
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JessicaM
Charlotte
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant bar and service was fantastic. The downstairs male bartender was less than desirable- he was rude & very short with me, while sucking on his straw in his drink acting as though he didn’t choose to be there to make drinks as a bartender. I ordered two drinks which he made at his leisure- they were both horrible and almost undrinkable- but at $38 for two drinks we nursed them until our table was ready where our amazing waitress rendered the situation with amazing cocktails from the upstairs bar. Would absolutely come back but only for food and to the upstairs bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Must see in DC. Excellent service, food, cocktails and atmosphere was amazing. Don’t miss out on. This gem.
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Krystal
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Can’t wait to go back! Great vibes and good food for sure!
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C
Chris
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ricardo was a great waiter, he was both helpful and knowledgeable. We loved the margaritas! The crab and pumpkin soup was delicious, as well as nacho’s, enchiladas, tacos and the very best dessert cake !!!
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dLeña is rated 4.7 stars by 2137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 86 times today

Order delivery or takeout

476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
K Street & 5th Street
Neighbourhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Place / Chinatown
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.dlenadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 560-5999
Private party facilities
Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details

dLeña

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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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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