Urbano - The Heights

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   Rahal

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Urbano has declined since I last went in August. The food was so salty I couldn’t eat it, the kitchen had to retake an order after bringing the rest of the food, there was only one server in the restaurant including often behind the bar. They were great but service was slow as a result. And it wasn’t cheap. I don’t see this restaurant surviving for long which is a pity because it was excellent the last time I went.
   

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   LaShaunda VIP

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great food find with delicious food, drinks and ambiance. Will definitely be back soon
   

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   Lor

   Washington DC24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food and drinks! Unfortunately with the weather getting cooler the big garage door is not open to their glorious patio, so if there are groups and families with kids gathering inside that noise level really goes up in the space.
   

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   MichaelF

   Washington DC24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Our server was great and her name was Alex! The manager I think he was, also nice. Comp a free fireball for me. I didn’t get his name. We spent over 100 and first time there and we live across the street.  They weren’t 100% sure how to work OpenTable but once I told them, they figured it out right away. We left a 25% tip. We’re a little bit more actually because our Service deserved it so please let her know that! 
   

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   AndreaW

   Washington DC9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on July 3, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The food at Urbano was quite good, and reasonably priced. However, the ambience leaves something to be desired. It would do better, I think, to remove itself to another location that is not adjacent to a food court. There are other local places to get TexMex food that have equally good food and a nicer atmosphere.
   

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   FrequentDiner

   Washington DC17 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on July 3, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   No music. Listened to the sound of the lights crackling. Food was not good. No flavor. Overcooked rice. Ordered a margarita. Was told they “weren’t ready yet” - it was 5pm. Wanted this place to be so good but it lacked a personality. Service was great - they were very attentive but they had nothing good to serve. Not their fault.
   

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   susanaa

   Washington DC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Muy rico todo y muy buen ambiente. Muy recomendable
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Mexican fare, courteous staff & good service
   

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   UStFoodie VIP

   Washington DC47 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Octopus was delicious; not overcooked and the accoutrements matched perfectly. The Texas Platter was good, but the best part of the dish was grilled corn. The salsa that came with free chips was also very good. Only complaint is that the restaurant opens up to food hall, which makes it very noisy in restaurant.
   

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    Christina

    Washington DC85 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Urbano was our first time going to the Heights. To be fair, I didn’t know it was part of a food hall so I was surprised it was not a stand-alone restaurant. There is a fairly extensive menu. Everyone found something they liked. The enchilada I ordered was really. Really good. Cannot attach a photo, but I would recommend the enchiladas.
    

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