Award-winning

El Secreto de Rosita

4.6

685 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

El Secreto De Rosita seeks to create great tasting food to be enjoyed in an eclectic "hacienda" atmosphere that warms the heart.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 234-8400
Website
http://www.elsecretoderosita.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Cristian Granada
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 234-8400

Location
1624 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Downtown
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Nikkei WingsUS$14.00
Teriyaki sauce / green onion / sesame seeds
Calamar FritoUS$16.00
Yuca flour / leche de tigre / jalapenos / garlic aioli
Gambas al AjilloUS$19.00
Prawns / extra virgin olive oil / garlic / pisco / red pepper flakes / toasted bread
ChorosUS$16.00
Mussels / roccoto and panka creamy sauce / toasted bread
Ensalada de La CasaUS$12.00
Mixed greens / grilled apple / walnuts / cherry tomato / cucumber / avocado / oregano dressing
YakitoriUS$17.00
Rib eye / green onion
Burrata SaladUS$16.00
Burrata cheese / beets / orange / frisée / mango vinaigrette
Anticuchos de CorazónUS$14.00
Grilled beef heart / tomato / red onion / green onion / red wine sauce
Grilled Octopus in Roccoto AdoboUS$24.00
Grilled octopus / roccoto adobo / purple potato purée / salsa criolla
Oysters Acevichadas & Salmon CaviarUS$21.00
Half dozen oysters / roccoto / leche de tigre / salmon caviar
Salmon TiraditoUS$22.00
Sliced fresh salmon / salmon caviar / mango leche de tigre / olives calamata / jalapeños
Ahí Tuna TiraditoUS$20.00
Seared tuna / orange / ginger / chives / sea salt / passion fruit / leche de tigre

Ceviches

Ceviche ClasicoUS$18.00
Corvina / aji limo / red onion / lime juice
Ceviche del MercadoUS$19.00
Corvina / fried calamari / rocotto / plaintain chips
Ceviche MixtoUS$20.00
Corvina / tuna / shrimp / fried calamari / aji amarillo
Ceviche NikkeiUS$19.00
Ahi tuna / avocado / green onions / sesame seeds / eel sauce

Platos Fuertes

Aji de GallinaUS$24.00
Shredded chicken / aji amarrillo sauces / potatoes / hard boiled egg / black olives
Seco de ResUS$36.00
Braised short rib / beer-cilantro sauce / pinto beans / salsa criolla / rice
Pescado a lo MachoUS$29.00
Mahi mahi / calamari / panka pepper sauce / sweet potato / rice
Lomo SaltadoUS$29.00
Rib eye / tomatoes / red onion / scallion / soy sauce / rice / fries
Arroz con MariscosUS$31.00
Prawns / tuna / mahi mahi / mussels / squid / seafood broth / aji amarillo / panka / salsa criolla
Churrasco a lo PobreUS$32.00
Angus Rib eye / fried egg / sweet plantain / fried potatoes / rice
Gnocchi Lomo SaltadoUS$32.00
Rib eye / tomatoes / red onion / scallion / soy sauce / potato gnocchi / pesto sause
Risotto HuancainaUS$22.00
Arborio rice / ají amarillo sauce / parmesan cheese / seasonal mushrooms
Lamb Chops and Risotto HuancainaUS$40.00
Grass fed lamb chops / risotto / huancaina sauce / parmesan cheese
Warm Acevichado DoradeUS$34.00
Whole dorade / sweet potatoes / Peruvian corn / red onion / roccoto / aji amarillo sauce
Kamlu Wantan de CamaronUS$25.00
Shrimp tempura / sweet & sour sauce / snow peas / pineapple / red pepper / crispy wonton / fried rice
Arroz Chaufa
Fried rice / ginger / scallions / egg. Choice of
- ChickenUS$22.00
- RibeyeUS$26.00
- SeafoodUS$26.00
- TofuUS$20.00

What 685 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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Secreto de Rosita is a culinary gem offering a "masterclass in flavor composition" with its exquisite Peruvian dishes. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "amazing food," highlighting dishes like the lomo saltado and ceviche. The restaurant's chic ambiance and friendly staff make it perfect for special occasions and intimate dining experiences.

685 Reviews

A
Alexa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service! Delicious, authentic, and beautifully presented. Excellent cocktails and coffee.
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Scott
Portland
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks and apps were amazing. A couple diners thought the beef was a little tougher than it should be, but the flavors were amazing.
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Jack
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved El Secreto de Rosita! — The food was outstanding; exceptionally excellent. — The atmosphere was sophisticated, cultured, but also fun. — The decor is great and the seats are comfortable, all in all makes one not want to leave. — Our waiters could have been a little bit more patient and poised, but still the service was a solid A. — I am excited to go back to El Secreto de Rosita!
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Ron
Palm Springs
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great pisci sours. Good diverse menu. Nice ceviche but with they provided chips to co either it. Had to purchase plantains
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Alyssa
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a Peruvian, sometimes it can be daunting trying to find authentic Peruvian food without being disappointed. It was my first time coming in last night and I have to say this food is amazing!! The calamari was so crisp and the ají amarillo sauce that came with it was so delicious and flavorful. The lomo saltado was so tender and amazingly seasoned and the rocoto spice that came with it was so good to pair with it as well!! Lastly we had picarones and I was so surprised how authentic they tasted!! I will be definitely be coming back🇵🇪
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MIchael
Washington DC
99 reviews
vip
4.0
99 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Been here a few times. Ceviche always a good choice. 3 persons ordered steak medium rare and all were overcooked. The steaks are so thin that they cannot be cooked medium rare. Disappointing experience.
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Jas
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great and our server was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Great food we all enjoyed everything, definitely be coming back!!!!
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R
Ricardo
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I've lived more than 4 years in Peru so I'm used to its local cuisine. The Aji de Gallina was a nice surprise but a tad different from the usual, worth trying. Although it was part of the menu the place did not have fried Yuca, a shame. Service was slow, bad, the churros were tasteless and the server could not care less. I would not visit again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El Secreto is a U street/Adams Morgan neighborhood gem that everyone living in or visiting DC has to try. They serve delicious, authentic Peruvian food and regularly add new menu items that keep you coming back.
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Michal
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful restaurant with outstanding food. Both sides of the restaurant are great. The owners are so welcoming. I'll be back.
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FAQs

El Secreto de Rosita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 234-8400.

El Secreto de Rosita is rated 4.6 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1624 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Cristian Granada
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.elsecretoderosita.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-8400
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 234-8400

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El Secreto de Rosita

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Nabiha

Ceviche Clasico

Arroz con Mariscos

Ceviche Nikkei

Cositas Ricas

Nikkei WingsUS$14.00

Calamar FritoUS$16.00

Gambas al AjilloUS$19.00

ChorosUS$16.00

Ensalada de La CasaUS$12.00

YakitoriUS$17.00

Burrata SaladUS$16.00

Anticuchos de CorazónUS$14.00

Grilled Octopus in Roccoto AdoboUS$24.00

Oysters Acevichadas & Salmon CaviarUS$21.00

Salmon TiraditoUS$22.00

Ahí Tuna TiraditoUS$20.00

Ceviches

Ceviche ClasicoUS$18.00

Ceviche del MercadoUS$19.00

Ceviche MixtoUS$20.00

Ceviche NikkeiUS$19.00

Platos Fuertes

Aji de GallinaUS$24.00

Seco de ResUS$36.00

Pescado a lo MachoUS$29.00

Lomo SaltadoUS$29.00

Arroz con MariscosUS$31.00

Churrasco a lo PobreUS$32.00

Gnocchi Lomo SaltadoUS$32.00

Risotto HuancainaUS$22.00

Lamb Chops and Risotto HuancainaUS$40.00

Warm Acevichado DoradeUS$34.00

Kamlu Wantan de CamaronUS$25.00

Arroz Chaufa

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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