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dLeña, Washington, DC
Award-winning

dLeña

4.6
4.6
1988 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.

dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past.

The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino.

CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:
Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:
https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 560-5999
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross Street
    K Street & 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place / Chinatown
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2025

    US$159.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join dLeña for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy a four-course dinner for $159 per guest - featuring Chef’s signature dishes alongside new creations including Tuna Tartare Guacamole, Birria Chile Relleno, Filet a la Leña, and sweet treats like our Honey vanilla Cheesecake. Enhance the experience with an optional beverage and or/wine pairing for an additional cost per guest, featuring a welcome drink and expertly curated pairings with each course. Pre-payment is due at booking. Price includes tax & gratuity. Cancellations will not be accepted less than 48 hours from your reservation.
    New Year's Eve 2025 photo

What 1,988 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
dLeña offers a vibrant dining experience in Washington, DC, with "absolutely amazing" food and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the bottomless brunch and "incredible" cocktails. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent" service, with standout servers like Troy. Don't miss the crab guacamole and "delicious" short rib tacos.

1,988 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Above average greeting experience. Excellent service. Delicious, creative food. Loved the carrots.

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  2. Fabricio

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s just remarkable and a great experience 100% recommended 

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  3. Osmin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, the flavors, texture, and presentation. it's my second time here and I love it . They services is really polite and really friendly definitely are going back 10/10 

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  4. Amilcar

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant first time, great ambiance, amazing food!

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  5. Jennifer

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to celebrate my husband’s birthday and our anniversary. Loved the esthetic appropriately decorated for Christmas. Our server Merybeth was exceptional! She was welcoming very attentive, and anticipated our needs. Merybeth made our whole experience rate it 5 stars. Now the food, we ordered the Tomahawk steak with Zanahorias al carbon(roasted heirloom carrots) and papa al horno(wood-fired baked potato). The steak was cooked at medium temperature, juicy, tender and seasoned to perfection. The steak was infused with herbs flambé at our table side which made the experience exquisite! We also ordered the Queso fundido with beef and ceviche Amarillo which very delicious. Everything was beautifully plated! We will definitely be coming back!

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  6. Giulia

    Miami

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the food and service were really good! I will definitely go back
    dLeñaResponded 4 days ago
    H Giulia! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the delicious dishes and the excellent service. We look forward to continuing to serve you and aim to make each visit better than the last. Hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Marshilene

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the all you can eat brunch experience. We tried almost everything and it was all delicious. One issue was that drinks took a bit long to come out which was a little disappointing since we were doing bottomless drinks and had a time limit to order. Nonetheless, our waiter took really good care of us. We also did the 1:30 reservation which I think is the last reservation they take for brunch because towards the end of the meal, we were told we have to be out of the restaurant by 3:20 to allow for the change over to dinner. We had about two full hours to eat and drink so that wasn’t a big issue but definitely something to keep in mind when booking your time. Overall, we had a good time here and I would definitely come back to try dinner and check out the lounge.
    dLeñaResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Marshilene! We're so glad to hear you loved the all-you-can-eat brunch—our chefs will be thrilled to know their dishes were a hit! We do apologize for the delay with the drinks during your bottomless brunch. We completely understand how important timing is, and we’ll work with our team to improve. It’s wonderful to know you still had a great time, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for dinner or a visit to the lounge. Thank you for choosing us—we look forward to making your next experience even better!

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  8. Diddi

    VIP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It took a while to get here. Wish I could say the wait was worth it. It was just “Okay” the menu had a few highlights but mostly felt like alot of ingredients were selected not because they go well together but to make a statement. Due to this do not expect the menu items to have a traditional taste. For some, untraditional Mexican is good and for others it’s not. Thats why I say it’s “Okay”
    dLeñaResponded 4 days ago
    Yes indeed! We love serving innovative, fresh, authentic, upscale Mexican cuisine with a twist! We're excited your visit with us was an exciting experience. We truly appreciate your opinion and we understand that food preferences differ among individuals. Thank you for sharing your perspective with us and we hope to win you back for another try!

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  9. Jill

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only challenge with this wonderful restaurant was finding the front door:) The house margarita was perfect and full of flavor. The waitstaff is very attentive - your water glass will be full! The ambiance was warm and visually this was a beautiful spot. and the food.... that was so delicious! The presentation was art. I look forward to revisiting on my next trip here.
    dLeñaResponded 4 days ago
    Stunning review, Jill! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words. We're so excited to hear you enjoyed the margaritas, our attentive service, and the warm ambiance of our space. We especially love that you appreciated the artistry in our food presentation—it’s something we take great pride in. We’ll work on making our entrance a little easier to find for your next visit! Looking forward to welcoming you back on your next trip. ¡Salud!

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  10. AlexM

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Short rib tacos and the short ribs were delicious ! They forgot to bring ou my guacamole but they comped that for us. Our server was amazing
    dLeñaResponded 4 days ago
    It's such a pleasure to hear you enjoyed the short rib tacos and short ribs—they’re definitely some of our favorites too. We’re sorry for the mix-up with your guacamole, but we’re glad our team could make it right for you. We’ll make sure to share your compliments with your server—they’ll be delighted to hear they made your experience special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another amazing meal!

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FAQs

dLeña offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 560-5999.

dLeña is rated 4.6 stars by 1988 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for dLeña

476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    K Street & 5th Street
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place / Chinatown
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (202) 560-5999
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details
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