El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.4

1974 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F. Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.

Reaching back to his roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington DC to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with a back patio, is also home to over 300 tequilas, mezcals alongside craft Mexican-inspired drinks.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 333-4100
Website
http://www.eatelcentro.com/georgetown
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Private party facilities
Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
Private party contact
DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245

Location
1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007
Area
Georgetown
Cross Street
M Street NW
Parking details
There is both street parking and a public lot.
Public transit
Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Offers

Everyday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 17:00 - 18:00,Mon - Fri - 16:00 - 19:00,Sat - 17:00 - 18:00
Join us in the Bar 7 days a week for Happy Hour featuring Small Bites, Tacos, Beer, Wine and Cocktails. Reservations are not needed or taken for Happy Hour. MONDAY - FRIDAY | 4 PM - 7 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 4 PM - 5 PM

Popular dishes

Traditional TablesideUS$16.00
avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, chili serrano
Pork Belly**US$18.00
traditional guacamole, pickled chili, salsa verde cruda, chips
Corn EsquitesUS$16.00
grilled corn, queso fresco, tajín chipotle mayo
Queso Fundido**US$14.00
melted oaxaca & chihuahua cheese, chili morita salsa, flour tortillas
El Centro Chile con Queso**US$16.00
pico de gallo, pickled chili, bacon

For the Table

Tuna Ceviche**US$16.00
lychee citrus broth, cilantro, mango, cucumber, onion, avocado
Cantina NachosUS$14.00
requeson cheese sauce, cotija, guacamole, crema fresca, beans pico de gallo, jalapeño
Quesadillas**US$13.00
melted mexican cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo cilantro, crema fresca
Crispy Calamari**US$16.00
jalapeño tartar, chipotle mayo, habanero salsa, tajín

Soup & Salad

Chicken Tortilla SoupUS$11.00
crema fresca, cheese, avocado, tortilla strips
Chipotle BBQ SaladUS$18.00
grilled chicken, panela, black beans, jicama, roasted corn avocado, tomato, tortilla strips, cilantro-ranch
Mexican Caesar Salad**US$18.00
adobo grilled chicken, black beans, cherry tomato, avocado roasted corn, jicama, croutons, smoky caesar dressing

Street Tacos

three soft corn or flour tortillas** + mexican rice & beans

Hanger Steak*US$22.00
mexican cheese blend, onion, cilantro, chile de árbol salsa
Chicken TingaUS$17.00
crema fresca, lettuce, pico de gallo
Crispy Shrimp**US$21.00
chipotle slaw, pickled chili, pineapple
Al PastorUS$18.00
adobo pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, salsa verde
Crispy Baja Fish**US$22.00
poblano tartar, cabbage slaw, pico de gallo salsa verde cruda
Mix & MatchUS$22.00
choose any three street tacos

Chef's Specials

Pork Shank CarnitasUS$24.00
salsa trio, refried beans, mexican rice, corn tortillas
Diablo ShrimpUS$27.00
charred citrus shrimp marinade, chipotle tomato sauce sweet plantain, mexican rice, charred lemon
Carne Asada*US$31.00
hanger steak, poblano rajas, cheese enchilada crema fresca, charred salsa
Salmon Adobado* **US$28.00
grilled broccolini, salsa criolla, corn pico de gallo charred lemon
Seafood Chile RellenoUS$26.00
crab, shrimp, roasted poblano, melted cheese, crema fresca black bean purée, mexican rice, chile de árbol sauce
Del Campo Mexican Burger**US$20.00
veggie burger, melted cheese, fajita pepper, chimichurri chipotle mayo, pretzel bun, fries

Fajitas, Enchiladas y Burritos

served with mexican rice & refried beans

Chicken Enchiladas**US$18.00
tomatillo sauce, oaxaca cheese, crema, lettuce, onion
Cheese Enchiladas**US$16.00
melted cheese, crema fresca, lettuce, tomatillo sauce
Achiote Hanger Steak Fajitas* **US$31.00
guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Adobo Chicken Fajitas**US$27.00
guacamole, crema fresca, bell pepper, onion pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Shrimp Fajitas**US$28.00
guacamole, crema fresca, bell pepper, onion pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Mix & Match Fajitas**US$31.00
choose two

Sides

Mexican Rice & BeansUS$7.00
Sweet PlantainsUS$7.00
crema

Postres

Churros**US$10.00
cinnamon, sugar, cajeta, chocolate sauce
Corn CheesecakeUS$12.00
agave berry salsa, tajín sorbet, whipped cream

What 1,974 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

District of Columbia
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers an inviting atmosphere ideal for brunch and group outings. "great food," "awesome vibes," and "excellent service" are consistent highlights. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and the delicious bottomless brunch options, including "amazing margaritas." While some reviews note noise and service inconsistencies, the overall experience is lively and enjoyable.

1,974 Reviews

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Shannell
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for Sunday brunch! Decided on the bottomless mimosas and bottomless brunch (I think that's the name of it), and the food was delicious. The serving staff, including our waiter - Alexis H - was fabulous and very attentive. Our waiter was very helpful with his suggestions for delicious things to try and checked back with us regularly to make sure that we had everything we needed! I believe even the manager came over at one point to refill the mimosas (very much appreciated!) We will definitely return!
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Tyler
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic drinks and great food, we had a table of 8 and the service was a little slow but it was really busy. Definitely coming back!
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stephane
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great place for mexican food. service was amazing. food was good. noise a little loud. go upstair it is nicer
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Alexandra
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Business Dinner as a group. Enjoyed environment, food and drinks.
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Jacqueline
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoy coming here a lot for their brunch menu. I think they have really good options and a fantastic food quality! Also their drinks option for brunch puts them up there from their competitors. They offer margaritas, mimosas, spiked agua fresca or bloody marys for brunch!! 10/10
El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our brunch menu and drink options. We take pride in offering high-quality food and unique drinks to make every brunch experience special. Your 10/10 rating means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for your next visit!
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Francisco
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Entrance Host terrible. Server magnificent. Food excellent
El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with your server. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the entrance host and will make sure to address this with our staff to improve our guests' experiences in the future. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
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Ramatu
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress is knowledgeable and fantastic . The food is excellent.
El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you had a great experience with our knowledgeable and fantastic waitress, and that you enjoyed the food. We always strive to provide the best service and dishes for our guests. We hope to see you again soon!
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Ivan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. Ambiance is great, overall a wonderful experience.
El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy you enjoyed the service, food, and ambiance. It's our goal to create a memorable experience for all our guests, and we're glad we could do that for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Chris
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The servers mixed up our orders but it was fixed quickly
El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the mix-up with your orders, but we're glad to hear it was resolved quickly. We strive to provide excellent service and appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!
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Benjamin
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly speedy service and delicious food. Very much enjoyed!
El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed both the service and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!
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FAQs

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 333-4100.

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown is rated 4.4 stars by 1974 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross Street
M Street NW
Area
Georgetown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is both street parking and a public lot.
Public transit
Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Richard Sandoval
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.eatelcentro.com/georgetown
Phone number
(202) 333-4100
Private party facilities
Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
Private party contact
DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Everyday Happy Hour

Tuna Ceviche

Cantina Nachos

Steak Tacos

Guacamole & Queso

Traditional TablesideUS$16.00

Pork Belly**US$18.00

Corn EsquitesUS$16.00

Queso Fundido**US$14.00

El Centro Chile con Queso**US$16.00

For the Table

Tuna Ceviche**US$16.00

Cantina NachosUS$14.00

Quesadillas**US$13.00

Crispy Calamari**US$16.00

Soup & Salad

Chicken Tortilla SoupUS$11.00

Chipotle BBQ SaladUS$18.00

Mexican Caesar Salad**US$18.00

Street Tacos

Hanger Steak*US$22.00

Chicken TingaUS$17.00

Crispy Shrimp**US$21.00

Al PastorUS$18.00

Crispy Baja Fish**US$22.00

Mix & MatchUS$22.00

Chef's Specials

Pork Shank CarnitasUS$24.00

Diablo ShrimpUS$27.00

Carne Asada*US$31.00

Salmon Adobado* **US$28.00

Seafood Chile RellenoUS$26.00

Del Campo Mexican Burger**US$20.00

Fajitas, Enchiladas y Burritos

Chicken Enchiladas**US$18.00

Cheese Enchiladas**US$16.00

Achiote Hanger Steak Fajitas* **US$31.00

Adobo Chicken Fajitas**US$27.00

Shrimp Fajitas**US$28.00

Mix & Match Fajitas**US$31.00

Sides

Mexican Rice & BeansUS$7.00

Sweet PlantainsUS$7.00

Postres

Churros**US$10.00

Corn CheesecakeUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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