Award-winning

dLeña

4.7

2151 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 p.m.

Booked 94 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Additional information

Location
476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(202) 560-5999
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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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 2,151 people are saying

dLeña reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 delights with its "amazing food and service," offering a vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The "short rib tacos" and "wagyu empanadas" are crowd favorites, while the innovative cocktails receive high praise. With a "chic setting" and "friendly staff," it's a must-visit for both locals and visitors.

2,151 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bottomless brunch was amazing! The variety of dishes to sample was and prepared perfectly. Adrian our waiter was great as well…definitely bring your appetite & well worth the price!
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Donna VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was good but they asked us to leave said the table needed to turn. We were only there 2 hours and ordered plenty of food and rounds of drinks.
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Sarah
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It isn’t often that I am utterly impressed by everything a restaurant has to offer—cocktails, food, service. We tried apps from every category, tacos, and had main entrees. Absolutely stellar flavors and portions in each. The cocktails were thoughtful and balanced. We ended up having after dinner drinks and dessert in the super cool speakeasy downstairs where it was paired with funky jazz music, dim lights, and more great service. Can’t say enough about the amazing job Josh and his team are doing at dLeña.
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Minia VIP
Washington DC30 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! Our drinks were great and the food was delicious. We ordered a variety of shareable bites and had a feast! We loved every bite. Thanks for a wonderful experience and expect us back!
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KristieW VIP
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Amazing ambiance! Attractive crowd! Would def recommend
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Brionna
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and the drinks were 10/10! Chefs kiss.
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Amy VIP
Washington DC40 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The place is nice and has a great menu. I enjoyed the food and presentation. Our server was good but I felt like somebody was trying to take my plate constantly. I think I must have had to tell various people that I wasn’t finished eating or drinking at least five times. They took my companion’s plate while I was still eating without asking if we wanted the plate removed. Good service should not feel like rushed service; there is no need for a constant string of people coming over to clear the plates. Even after I expressed strongly that I wasn’t finished, someone new would come by and ask if I was done. Very annoying and unclear if this how staff is being trained, but I hope this is looked at for a better overall dining experience.
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Annie
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place, the food was amazing! We got the short ribs and grilled shrimp and both were really good. I did think the short ribs weren’t very filling compared to the shrimp though. The presentation was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful. I also really enjoyed the drinks. I would totally go again, just would probably eat at the speakeasy below for the quieter more intimate vibes.
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angelaw VIP
Washington DC9 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Brunch was a bust. Very poor customer service & a rushed experience. Paid over $300 for brunch & left feeling rushed & hungry.
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Brittney
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time there and it was awesome! Me and my sister were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. The food was AMAZING! Definitely coming back.
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You can order delivery directly from dLeña using the Order Online button.

dLeña is rated 4.7 stars by 2151 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 16, 2025

8:30 p.m.

Booked 94 times today

476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(202) 560-5999
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

dLeña

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Tomahawk

Pork Belly

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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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