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El Centro D.F. - Georgetown, Washington, DC

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.6
4.6
1997 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F. Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.

Reaching back to his roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington DC to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with a back patio, is also home to over 300 tequilas, mezcals alongside craft Mexican-inspired drinks.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • Everyday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us in the Bar 7 days a week for Happy Hour featuring Small Bites, Tacos, Beer, Wine and Cocktails. Reservations are not needed or taken for Happy Hour. MONDAY - FRIDAY | 4 PM - 7 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 4 PM - 5 PM

What 1,997 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with an "amazing brunch menu" featuring bottomless options. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "great location." The food is praised as "delicious" and "authentic," especially the street tacos and margaritas. Perfect for gatherings, this spot provides a lively atmosphere and value for money.

1,997 Reviews
  1. vivian

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! Loved Nicola as a server! Great guy!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at El Centro. The food came out quickly and was delicious! We had great service and an overall fabulous experience.

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  3. indira VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Mexican and the food was great! I had chicken nachos, tortillas soup and pork shank. The soup was a little salty but other than that, everything was great and the service was amazing by Winnie!

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  4. Antonio VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was immaculate but what ruined the experience was a hefty rat scurrying down the tables onto the walls and onto the ceiling. Ruined the appetite unfortunately.

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  5. Dan

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is really pouring slow. There weren’t that many food options and the food wasn’t that great unfortunately it was a very disappointing experience.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and flavorful food, so we’ll definitely look into the speed of service and menu offerings.

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  6. Tim

    Washington DC6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ceviche was not fresh. Foul smelling. Delivered apps and two minutes later brought the main course - poor timing.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on February 21, 2025
    We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. Freshness and quality are our top priorities, and it’s clear we fell short in this case. The issue with the ceviche and the timing of the dishes is definitely not up to our standards. We truly appreciate your feedback and will address these concerns with our team immediately to ensure we’re delivering the best possible experience. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance, as we strive to make improvements from every guest's experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  7. Kevin

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We've eaten here many times and the food itself is usually quite good. However, the last two visits have been disappointing in that most of the dishes have come out cold. Last night one of our two mains was completely cold to the touch. BOTH of our beans and rice sides were also cold. After sending the main and side back, the main came back warm (not hot) and the side was again cold. Really unacceptable for a nice valentines dinner out. Could have overlooked it as a one-off, but it happened to a group of us 3 weeks ago. With all the great eating options around GTown this takes El Centro out of our rotation.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on February 21, 2025
    We truly apologize for the experience you had during your recent visits. Serving warm and fresh food is something we take great pride in, and it's clear we fell short during your dinner. Your feedback is incredibly important, and we are taking immediate steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We understand how disappointing it must have been, especially on such an important occasion like Valentine’s Day. We would love the chance to make it up to you and have you back to enjoy the quality meal and service that you deserve. Please reach out to us if you'd be open to discussing this further. We appreciate your loyalty and hope to restore your trust in our restaurant.

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  8. Joseph

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The server was courteous, the service was quick and the food was very tasty. The tables were a bit crowded together but a very good choice for casual dining
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We're sorry to hear that the table arrangements made your experience less than perfect. We’re always looking to improve, so we'd love to hear more about what we can do to make your experience even better next time, considering you left us 3 stars. Any suggestions on what we could do to provide you with a 5-star experience?

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  9. Nancy

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Winnie is the beta of the best!!! From the moment and came to the table, she greeted us with a smile and mentioned her name. We enjoyed the food and the margaritas very much.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Winnie provided such great service and that you enjoyed the food and margaritas. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to her! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Clay

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for the nachos specifically and we were not disappointed!! Great service, and great experience!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled that the nachos lived up to the hype! It was a pleasure having you, and we're glad you enjoyed the service and overall experience. We can't wait to welcome you back!

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FAQs

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 333-4100.

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown is rated 4.6 stars by 1997 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Delivery & takeout
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