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Paraiso, Washington, DC

Paraiso

4.6
4.6
215 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Geovany Beltran
  • Catering
    Explore our catering menu on our website and let us cook for your party.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Email us for inquiries hola@paraisotaqueria.com
  • Private party contact
    Tahmina Ghaffer: (202) 805-0469
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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!
    Bottomless Mimosas! Photo
  • Paraiso Weekend Brunch

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

Private dining

What 215 people are saying

Paraiso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paraiso offers "excellent food" with standout dishes like ceviche and tacos, complemented by "amazing" cocktails. The restaurant boasts a "beautiful" interior and "friendly" service. While noise levels and pricing can be concerns for some, the overall dining experience is often delightful, making it a "lovely gem" worth visiting.
215 Reviews
  1. Edward VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent; cocktails quite good; service occasionally erratic, but overall quite friendly and attentive; noise level (outdoors!) was excessive because of a single table of young women whose frequent shrieks of laughter made conversation at nearby tables difficult.

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  2. Lisa

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious margaritas!!! Nice location, friendly service and beautiful interior.

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  3. Daniel

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food -- platanos fritos, ceviche, quesadillas. Attentive service. All good.

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  4. Diana

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Seemed understaff for a Saturday lunch! Food was ok but not memorable enough to keep me from being a regular. It’s too bad because we are always looking for a neighborhood restaurant to bring our teens.

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  5. Aliya

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, great food and service. Will 100% return.

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  6. Hallie

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was terrific! Service was good. Tables next to us happened to be very loud.

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  7. Daniel

    Washington DC19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Excellent food -- exceptional ceviche! -- and exceptional service.

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  8. Ian

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent as usual and the staff were very attentive!

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  9. Eric

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect lunch. Food was delicious. Quiet ambience. Great services. Price fixed lunch at $29 was a winner.

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  10. Tzion VIP

    Baltimore9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently dined at this establishment and found that, although it offers a pleasant atmosphere, the value for the price paid was not satisfactory. During the Valentine's Day fixed menu priced at $75, the portions were quite small, leaving me unsatisfied. The menu consisted of a soup appetizer, a fish main course, and a dessert. While the flavors were commendable, the quantity was insufficient.

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FAQs

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

Paraiso is rated 4.6 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Capitol Hill

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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paraiso

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th and Pennsylvania SE
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Explore our catering menu on our website and let us cook for your party.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Email us for inquiries hola@paraisotaqueria.com
  • Private party contact
    Tahmina Ghaffer: (202) 805-0469
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