Award-winning

dLeña

4.7

2016 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 47 times today

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

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.dlenadc.com/
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

Location
476 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001-2531
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

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Popular dishes

Traditional Guacamole**US$16.00
avocado - tomato - onion - cilantro - lime
Tuna Guacamole* **US$22.00
sushi grade tuna - chile de árbol salsa-macha - jicama salad - chipotle mayo - charred tostada
Maryland Crab Guacamole**US$23.00
smoked jumbo crab - sundried chili salsa - old bay mayo - scallion - crispy tlayuda

Para la Mesa

Habanero Pepita Salsa**US$21.00
pepita - charred tomato - habanero - crispy tlayuda
Tuna Tostada* **US$21.00
oaxacan tlayuda - habanero mayo - avocado - queso fresco - radish - spicy black bean purée - cherry tomato - salsa macha
Queso FundidoUS$21.00
melted cheese - tomatillo salsa cruda - caramelized onion - corn tortillas; choice of : cecina, chorizo, or mushroom (vegetarian)
Ostiones a la Leña*US$25.00
half dozen grilled oysters - smoked trout caviar - creamy crab - bacon relish - pickled habanero salsa - chipotle mignonette
Pork Belly** ^US$17.00
chipotle glaze - peanut red pipian - watercress - pickled vegetables
Empanadas de Wagyu** ^US$24.00
beef tenderloin - truffle manchego - oyster sauce - almond - guajillo chili - chimichurri
Corn Empanadas**US$17.00
sweet corn - ají amarillo - manchego - chimichurri
Hot Stone Wagyu* **US$31.00
sliced beef tenderloin - citrus chili toreado - truffle soy shishito pepper - charred tlayuda - smoked grape chimichurri
Bone Marrow & Tuna Chicharron**US$26.00
crispy tuna - panela - guacamole - xni-pec salsa - pickled vegetables - charred serrano - blue corn tortillas

Ceviche y Aguachile

Ceviche Amarillo* **US$20.00
hamachi - yellow aguachile - ají amarillo - mango - orange
Aguachile Campechano* **US$22.00
octopus - shrimp - fish - leche de tigre - cucumber - onion - mango - tomato - avocado - cilantro - tortilla chips
Snapper Tiradito*US$21.00
charred habanero mayo - achiote ponzu - radish - cucumber - cilantro - yuzu avocado cream

Ensaladas y Sopas

Ensalada de Kale^US$17.00
smoked manchego - baby kale - fig - caramelized pumpkin - agave almond - honey applecrisp - pomegranate seeds - orange balsamic vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato & BurrataUS$19.00
grilled compressed watermelon - caramelized golden beet - lemon vinaigrette - toasted pepita seeds - sorrel - morita balsamic reduction
Crab Pumpkin SoupUS$15.00
smoked jumbo crab - green apple - butternut squash - caramelized pumpkin seeds - crème fraîche foam

Wood Burning Grill

Tomahawk*US$150.00
mezcal flambéed tableside - bone marrow butter; choice of two sides
- Serves TwoUS$150.00
14oz 30 Day Aged Boneless Ribeye*US$63.00
herb wagyu butter - chimichurri - shishito - charred lemon; a la piedra style: pepper, onion, salsa, guacamole & tortilla (dairy)
Medio Pollo al Carbon**US$34.00
grilled half chicken - guajillo achiote marinade; criolla sauce - grilled broccolini

Tacos

served by 3 pieces

Short Rib** ^US$22.00
chile de árbol peanut sauce - salsa verde cruda - flour tortillas
Camarón**US$18.00
breaded shrimp - jicama tortilla - chili powder - pickled onion - chipotle mayo
Pulpo al Pastor**US$24.00
adobo octopus - onion - cilantro - grilled pineapple - avocado salsa verde
Birria de Hongos**US$19.00
grilled truffle manchego - braised guajillo mushroom - bean purée - cilantro - pickled onion

Especialidades D'lena

Wagyu Steak a la Piedra* **US$60.00
australian grade #9 - crema fresca - guacamole - fajita pepper mix - molcajete sauce - corn tortillas
Short Rib al CarbonUS$45.00
smoked short rib - bibb lettuce - tres salsas - pickled vegetables
Dleña Mar y Tierra* **US$65.00
wagyu filet mignon - seafood enchiladas - crispy onion - requeson cheese sauce - dried chili gastrique
Carnitas Pork ShankUS$45.00
salsa verde cruda - molcajete - pickled vegetables - bean purée - tortillas
Zarandeado* **US$44.00
branzino - citrus slaw - charred marinade - grilled half avocado - corn salsa
Grilled Oaxacan Shrimp^US$45.00
charred garlic marinade - guava mole - grilled onion - roasted corn esquites - corn tortillas
Seafood Enchiladas**US$32.00
shrimp - maryland blue crab - crema fresca - creamy guajillo sauce - greens
Coliflor a la Leña** ^US$23.00
charred cauliflower - chimichurri - red pipian - creamy requesón sauce - roux

Para Acompañar

Zanahorias al Carbon^US$12.00
roasted heirloom carrot - pepita pistu chimichurri - cashew tofu aioli - ají amarillo honey
Papa al Horno**US$12.00
wood-fired baked potato - crispy pork belly - ají amarillo tartar - chive
BroccoliniUS$12.00
grilled - smoked chili - olive oil - sea salt
Roasted Corn EsquitesUS$12.00
baby corn - bacon - cotija - epazote - lemon - spicy mayo

Postres

Carajillo Crème BruléeUS$14.00
licor 43 - espresso - served tableside
Mil Hojas Argentino** ^US$14.00
crêpes - warm cajeta caramel - carmelized almond - whipped cream - strawberry - salted caramel ice cream
Creamy Corn Cake**US$14.00
hibiscus mezcal glaze - popcorn gelato - vanilla cookie crumble
Honey Vanilla Cheesecake**US$14.00
honeycomb - blood orange -citrus berry blend - tuile
Sorbets & GelatosUS$9.00
seasonal flavors

What 2,016 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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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.

2,016 Reviews

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Manuel
VIP
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff, food, and drinks. Truly an extremely pleasant experience
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rafael
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were amazing. A minor setback as it took about 15 mins to get our first round of drinks but they made everything in their hands to make it right for us, which we appreciated.
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Chuck
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an incredible meal. The tuna tartare and waygu appetizers were amazing, and we enjoyed the lightest and most delicious cheesecake ever.
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Patricia
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most amazing time! 10/10 rating. Kyree (Mgr) is very personable and made sure our visit was perfect! We will be repeat customers. Special shout out to Diego (bartender) downstairs at Roja…we got the best Mezcal education and service.
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Vanessa
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ordered unlimited brunch and was not disappointed. Food superb and drinks flowing. Loved your passion fruit mimosa! Only constructive feedback was the quick service of unlimited brunch. Yes, we understand two hours but pacing food was needed. We were overwhelmed with three dishes at a time. Our request for a slow down was received and honored but not a welcoming interaction. Would definitely come back as everything else was a 5+! Enjoy the experience ✅
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Camila
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super bien! Todo estuve excelente el servicio, la comida todoo😋
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Leslie
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at D'Lena was truly exceptional! The only suggestion I have is to provide a heads-up when presenting the flambéed steak, as the flames were quite close to diners. It felt like a portable heater next to my neck. That said, everything else was absolutely amazing!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible food, lousy service. Will never attend anymore.
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R
Roy
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time and celebrated an anniversary. The food was amazing. There was nothing we didn’t enjoy. Drinks were also very good. Service was partially good. There were a few long delays in visits to our table. As we were celebrating an occasion, we put it in our Reservation. As a result, they surprised us by bringing out an “extra” dessert - with a message written on the plate. We were thankful, but then later shocked to see it on our bill when we didn’t expect or ask for the item. We didn’t raise it as an issue but be aware. Also we had hoped to visit Roja after our meal, but it was standing room only. So another tip for awareness - set a reservation for it too. Overall a wonderful experience. Just a few lessons learned.
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Tia
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food, an amazing atmosphere and great service to top it off! Make sure you check out the downstairs lounge.
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FAQs

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

dLeña is rated 4.7 stars by 2016 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.dlenadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 560-5999
Private party facilities
Please email events@dlenadc.com for more details

dLeña

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Tomahawk

Enchiladas

Pork Belly

Guacamole

Traditional Guacamole**US$16.00

Tuna Guacamole* **US$22.00

Maryland Crab Guacamole**US$23.00

Para la Mesa

Habanero Pepita Salsa**US$21.00

Tuna Tostada* **US$21.00

Queso FundidoUS$21.00

Ostiones a la Leña*US$25.00

Pork Belly** ^US$17.00

Empanadas de Wagyu** ^US$24.00

Corn Empanadas**US$17.00

Hot Stone Wagyu* **US$31.00

Bone Marrow & Tuna Chicharron**US$26.00

Ceviche y Aguachile

Ceviche Amarillo* **US$20.00

Aguachile Campechano* **US$22.00

Snapper Tiradito*US$21.00

Ensaladas y Sopas

Ensalada de Kale^US$17.00

Heirloom Tomato & BurrataUS$19.00

Crab Pumpkin SoupUS$15.00

Wood Burning Grill

Tomahawk*US$150.00

14oz 30 Day Aged Boneless Ribeye*US$63.00

Medio Pollo al Carbon**US$34.00

Tacos

Short Rib** ^US$22.00

Camarón**US$18.00

Pulpo al Pastor**US$24.00

Birria de Hongos**US$19.00

Especialidades D'lena

Wagyu Steak a la Piedra* **US$60.00

Short Rib al CarbonUS$45.00

Dleña Mar y Tierra* **US$65.00

Carnitas Pork ShankUS$45.00

Zarandeado* **US$44.00

Grilled Oaxacan Shrimp^US$45.00

Seafood Enchiladas**US$32.00

Coliflor a la Leña** ^US$23.00

Para Acompañar

Zanahorias al Carbon^US$12.00

Papa al Horno**US$12.00

BroccoliniUS$12.00

Roasted Corn EsquitesUS$12.00

Postres

Carajillo Crème BruléeUS$14.00

Mil Hojas Argentino** ^US$14.00

Creamy Corn Cake**US$14.00

Honey Vanilla Cheesecake**US$14.00

Sorbets & GelatosUS$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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