Paraiso

4.7

180 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.

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Private dining

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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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

What 180 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

180 Reviews

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Norma
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 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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Lara
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 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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JessicaW
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 5 November 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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Darlene
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 November 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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Barbara
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 November 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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Sheila
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 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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Rodrigo
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 October 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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Erin
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service Delicious Recommend!
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Angelic
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food ever, best service ever, best cocktails ever. Go!
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Kristen
Tallahassee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was awesome! Best pinto beans (refried) I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, I can’t give this a 5 star because service for us was subpar.
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FAQs

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

Paraiso is rated 4.7 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

Additional information

Cross Street
11th and Pennsylvania SE
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

Paraiso

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Mimosas!

Paraiso Weekend Brunch

Menu

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Paraiso offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Paraiso restaurant rated?

Is Paraiso currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information