La Prensa

4.5

22 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Another unique restaurant by Chef Santosh Tiptur!

We Believe that food is a conversation of life and want to recreate that dialogue through our ingredient-focused menu. Specializing in gourmet tacos, La Prensa offers an escape from the ordinary taco joint with an approachable and globally inspired menu featuring fresh ingredients with our signature adventurous mindset. We also Cocktail and Cooking Classes!!

The inspiration behind La Prensa came from studying the art and craft of the skilled cooks and chefs who have used the Prensa de Tortilla for generations. The skills they have passed down have allowed us to create delicious food. We've always believed that to create amazing tastes and flavors you only need a handful of fresh ingredients Whether you want tacos, tapas, or both, we'll connect you with regional cuisine with an inspiring twist accompanied by our hand crafted cocktails or sangrias.

Please join us and experience La Prensa for yourself!

Your La Prensa Team

Additional information

Location
21305 Windmill Parc Dr Ste 140, Sterling, VA 20166-7041
Phone number
(703) 421-4950
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Spanish, International
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Santosh Tiptur

Experiences

SALUD! Cocktail Making Class
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Please join a 2 hour cocktail making class hosted by our house mixologist. The class begins with a tequila and mezcal tasting. You will learn how to differentiate between blanco, reposado, anejo, and cristalino tequila as well as mezcal. Followed by your choice of 2 tacos. In the last portion of the class you will learn how to make 3 different types of margaritas. And of course you will also get to enjoy them!

Offers

La Prensa's Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us M-F from 4-6 pm for our festive Happy Hour with tasty margaritas, sangria, and wine! We also offer our small bites menu with nachos, tacos, empanadas, and more!

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Prensa delights with "incredible food" and "wonderful service," offering a creative menu of tapas and entrees. The drinks are "fantastic," with standout mojitos. While the space is cozy, the vibrant atmosphere and delicious flavors promise a memorable experience. A must-try for tapas lovers seeking unique and tasty dishes.

22 Reviews

R
Ryan
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We made a reservation for their Valentine's Day special menu. When we arrived it was packed and there's basically nowhere to stand or really check-in. We told one person we had a reservation, but they didn't really do anything . We were able to sit at the bar, so we figured to order a drink while we waited. The bartender didn't even look up, but he kept pouring shots for a couple guys at the bar, and so we sat there without a drink surrounded by dirty dishes for about 45-50 minutes. We saw they sit folks that just walked in, so we had to say something for the 3rd time, which then they finally sat us. Food was good, but their service before sitting was terrible. There was no point making a reservation. Price was a bit high for the amount of food.
Is this helpful?
G
Glenn
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the food, service and overall experience. The flavors may not be for everyone.
Is this helpful?
S
Sandra
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I looked up Tapas restaurants near me and La Prensa came up. The reviews looked good so I booked a semi-large party (10 ppl). The atmostphere is casual and prices were reasonable. Everyone raved about the food and the service was wonderful. A couple of people had the octopus dish (cannot remeber the name of it), and they raved about it! I had some of the tappas and everything was absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough - please give it a go!
Is this helpful?
R
Rahib VIP
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food. One minor issue - the print on the menu is TINY. Otherwise service was great, friendly and efficient.
Is this helpful?
N
Nancy
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious & fun food. I could make a meal with just the small plates but then I would have missed the yummy enchiladas. Make sure to get the fried eggplant chips -- my husband, who won't eat eggplant, had seconds. Can't wait to go back.
Is this helpful?
JT
JimT
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The tapas and appetizers were better than the entrees. The tables are too small and the waitress did not remove the used dishes at anytime during the meal which can build up with tapas orders and appetizers. We would return, but stick with the tapas menu.
Is this helpful?
LR
LinR
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at La Prensa. The fajitas were great and sizzling! Plenty of food! We will be back. Service was excellent!
Is this helpful?
AL
AshburnLocal VIP
Washington DC23 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative menu and very tasty selections. We ordered the chips/salsa/guac as an appetizer. For entrees, we had a Harissa Chicken Rice bowl, a Korean Bulgogi Burrito and steak fajitas. Everything was tasty, and our server was superb. The place is small and the tables are bit awkward, but other than that, it's a great place to go for a casual yet gourmet meal.
Is this helpful?
TD
TomD
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great drinks and tapas Friendly service So much more than a taco place
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! Incredible food, wonderful service, and the vibes here are always just perfect! You’ll never be disappointed with the food or drinks. This is a have to try and you’ll love place. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

La Prensa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 421-4950.

La Prensa is rated 4.5 stars by 22 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 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

21305 Windmill Parc Dr Ste 140, Sterling, VA 20166-7041

Additional information

Phone number
(703) 421-4950
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Spanish, International
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Santosh Tiptur

La Prensa

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

SALUD! Cocktail Making Class

Offers

La Prensa's Happy Hour!

Menu

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Prensa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Prensa restaurant rated?

Is La Prensa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information