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El Secreto de Rosita, Washington, DC
Award-winning

El Secreto de Rosita

4.6
4.6
688 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
El Secreto De Rosita seeks to create great tasting food to be enjoyed in an eclectic "hacienda" atmosphere that warms the heart.

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Private dining

Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 234-8400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cristian Granada
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 234-8400
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Nabiha

    Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Palestinian Mezze Experience an experience dedicated to all the Palestinian grandmothers who filled our hearts and kitchens with love. No frills, just authentic, old-school goodness. Here, every bite transports you to the comforting, soul-satisfying flavors of a Palestinian grandmother’s kitchen, where tradition and warmth come together.
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What 688 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Secreto de Rosita is a culinary gem offering a "masterclass in flavor composition" with its exquisite Peruvian dishes. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "amazing food," highlighting dishes like the lomo saltado and ceviche. The restaurant's chic ambiance and friendly staff make it perfect for special occasions and intimate dining experiences.

688 Reviews
  1. Luis

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. The service was a bit slow, but great once you got the server to come by your table. I don’t like that they add a fee for paying with a credit card. The irony is that they bring the check in an Amex branded tray. But then they penalize you for not paying in cash. This is a nicer restaurant, who pays in cash these days?

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  2. Stacy

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Delicious food, fantastic service, and beautiful space.

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  3. Doris

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal very much. My husband ordered the Fish and rice stew and I got the Turo Turo beef dish. We shared a salad to start. All was delicious. The server was attentive and fun to talk to. We had a good table by the window as it was not busy at 4 pm on a Sunday. We would return for another meal.

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  4. Alexa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service! Delicious, authentic, and beautifully presented. Excellent cocktails and coffee.

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  5. Scott

    Portland

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and apps were amazing. A couple diners thought the beef was a little tougher than it should be, but the flavors were amazing.

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  6. Jack

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved El Secreto de Rosita! — The food was outstanding; exceptionally excellent. — The atmosphere was sophisticated, cultured, but also fun. — The decor is great and the seats are comfortable, all in all makes one not want to leave. — Our waiters could have been a little bit more patient and poised, but still the service was a solid A. — I am excited to go back to El Secreto de Rosita!

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  7. Ron

    Palm Springs

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pisci sours. Good diverse menu. Nice ceviche but with they provided chips to co either it. Had to purchase plantains

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  8. Alyssa

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a Peruvian, sometimes it can be daunting trying to find authentic Peruvian food without being disappointed. It was my first time coming in last night and I have to say this food is amazing!! The calamari was so crisp and the ají amarillo sauce that came with it was so delicious and flavorful. The lomo saltado was so tender and amazingly seasoned and the rocoto spice that came with it was so good to pair with it as well!! Lastly we had picarones and I was so surprised how authentic they tasted!! I will be definitely be coming back🇵🇪

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  9. MIchael

    Washington DC

    99 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been here a few times. Ceviche always a good choice. 3 persons ordered steak medium rare and all were overcooked. The steaks are so thin that they cannot be cooked medium rare. Disappointing experience.

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  10. Jas

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and our server was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Great food we all enjoyed everything, definitely be coming back!!!!

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FAQs

El Secreto de Rosita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 234-8400.

El Secreto de Rosita is rated 4.6 stars by 688 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 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Secreto de Rosita

1624 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cristian Granada
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 234-8400
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 234-8400
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