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Paraiso, Washington, DC

Paraiso

4.8
4.8
183 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 544-4368
  • Website
    http://www.paraisotaqueria.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Geovany Beltran
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Andrea: (939) 640-7814
  • Location
    1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277
  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross Street
    11th and Pennsylvania SE
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There is plenty of street parking available around Paraíso and our closest metro stations are the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue stations.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Mimosas!

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy $20 bottomless mimosas with any entree purchase during brunch hours! Choose from delicious flavors like Passion Fruit, Guava, Lavender, Hibiscus, and Blood Orange Habanero. Promo per person - no need for the whole table to join, and no time limit!
    Bottomless Mimosas! photo

  • Paraiso Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our weekend brunch!
    Paraiso Weekend Brunch photo

Menu

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What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paraiso offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food," including standout tacos and cocktails. The elegant decor and Latino music create a lively atmosphere. While some reviews mention slow service, many praise the attentive staff and exquisite menu. Perfect for gatherings, Paraiso is a "hidden gem" in Capitol Hill.

183 Reviews

  1. kathy

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inventive, fresh flavors. Great service. Really a delight.

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  2. Wesley

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience and food was excellent. I definitely recommend a pitcher of margaritas and the carnitas taco. Our waiter was excellent and was present without being intrusive.

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  3. Claudia

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there, but won't be the last. Real interesting twists on Mexican food. Prices are a bit high...$8 for a tiny tiny bowl of rice.

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  4. Norma

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the food that we ordered. It appeared to take a long time to get our food. It was challenging to serve the food onto our plates because no spoons or extra utensils were provided. The kitchen seemed very busy, although the restaurant was relatively empty. Perhaps the kitchen was busy filling take out orders.

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  5. Lara

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only drawback for us was the noise level - too high for us. Please consider some sound-dampening modifications. Noise is stressful mentally and physically for patrons and your staff too.

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  6. JessicaW

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t wait to go back to Paraiso!! Everything was so good. I had the branzino, shrimp taco, cauliflower taco and the birria taco; all of it was amazing.

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  7. Darlene

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservations to dine there for my sister’s birthday. We were pleasantly surprised. The food, ambiance and service were amazing!!!! Looking forward to my next visit!!!

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  8. Barbara

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a family dinner at Paraiso (6 adults) and the entire experience could not have been better! This is not your typical Mexican restaurant…whole branzino stuffed with crab and a spicy pepita sauce….Perfectly grilled octopus….The best Brussels sprouts….and of course, many varieties of awesome tacos of to choose from. Two kinds of ceviche! Margaritas and fancy cocktails. Gabriel, our waiter, was kind, funny, and friendly. He’s the best! He really made the whole experience. Take a chance - come across The Hill for an A++ dining experience. You won’t regret it. (Also, it’s not hard to find parking.)

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  9. Sheila

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined here twice in one week which is a testament to how much I love the food, service, and ambience. Even though it was brunch, the waiter graciously agreed to bring a vegan option from the regular menu.

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  10. Rodrigo

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food but this restaurant has gotten very expensive

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FAQs

Paraiso offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 544-4368.

Paraiso is rated 4.8 stars by 183 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 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paraiso

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th and Pennsylvania SE
  • Neighbourhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There is plenty of street parking available around Paraíso and our closest metro stations are the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue stations.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Geovany Beltran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.paraisotaqueria.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 544-4368
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Andrea: (939) 640-7814
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