dLeña

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

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   sonali

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

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

   dLeña was worth going to!! The Guava me please drink was sooo good, i will be coming back for it!
   

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   Kyle

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Amazing place. Great food great drinks great atmosphere. .
   

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   JAYO

   Unspecified1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The place was alright overall, but the experience felt a bit all over the place. It was super packed, and we wanted somewhere more private, so we went to the lounge. No one checked our IDs going in, and we even ordered food down there without anyone saying anything. Then suddenly, they kept moving us around because we weren’t 21 and apparently weren’t supposed to be there—something we didn’t even know at first. The manager didn’t seem to care much or try to help the situation. On the bright side, there was one really professional man who checked on us and made sure we were okay, so props to him. Our waitress was nice, but it felt like she was rushing us out. She offered us a to-go bag right after we got our first appetizer, which felt a bit off. Not the worst place, but definitely could’ve been handled better.
   

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   Alexandra

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   My friend and I went to dLeña to celebrate a recent promotion, after she raved about her wonderful experience for her birthday brunch. Unfortunately, while the food was good, our experience there was not so positive. Our reservation was for 1:30 PM (with a 2 hour time limit), but when making the reservation, there were no notes that the kitchen closed at 2:45 PM. As a result, we virtually only had time for a 1 hour brunch. From the moment we began ordering dishes for the bottomless brunch, our waitress rushed us through the process, constantly checking her watch, looking displeased when we ordered only 4 dishes at a time, etc. At 2:15 PM, she told us the kitchen would close in a half hour. We eventually started ordering more dishes at a time to ensure all the food was ordered before the kitchen closed; although more dishes came out, the used/dirty dishes weren't cleaned up at the same rate. Around 2:30 PM, we asked for more coffee, and the waitress came back to report that the coffee had been dumped out and a new pot would have to be made. She gave the impression that it was a big inconvenience, as if to dissuade us. We asked how long it would take to brew a new pot and were told it would be 8 minutes; it took only 2. As we were wrapping up far before the 2 hour time limit, other waiters and staff tried to hurry people out of the restaurant. Our negative experience was largely due to our waitress, who was never friendly, was sometimes hard to flag down, and often looked unhappy with us; conversely, when my friend went for her birthday, her waiter was very friendly and gave her group a positive experience. Overall, I'd recommend going to dLeña for brunch, but since the reservation system won't inform you, I recommend going at 12 PM at the latest. You can't control who your waiter is and how it will impact your experience, but the timing will hopefully help.
   

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   Mary Beth

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   This was my third time in DC dining at d’Lena’s while entertaining customers or friends and it has never disappointed. The service, food & ambience are fantastic! I highly recommend the Ceviche’, Empanadas & Crab Meat Guacamole as Appetizers.
   

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   Sandra VIP

   Washington DC69 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

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

   First time here! We had to wait an additional 20 minutes to get seated, but they did pay attention to my seating preferences. Food was great, the only thing that fell short for us was the chicken, and my steak was a little overcooked. Also, the food did not come out as hot as we would have liked it. A mistake was made either our order but our waitress made up for the error. Overall, it was a great experience.
   

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   Clarence VIP

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

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

   Great atmosphere. Food was excellent. Gave me miami vibes.
   

   dLeñaResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your 5 star review! We're so glad to see that our team at dLeña made such an incredible impression! We take pride in providing you with an experience that you'll remember - from the impeccable food, to the dedicated service, and so much more. We would love to have you back soon!
   

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   Marissa

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Beautiful restaurant with amazing food! We took advantage of the happy hour at the bar before moving to outdoor seating for dinner. The bar was beautiful and margaritas were delicious. The bartender showed us some cool bottles of tequila that they had. We ordered Carnitas, roast chicken, and carrots, and broccolini for dinner. The Carnitas were falling off the bone and were served with acute taco set up with the most light and airy blue corn tortillas. Everything was so delicious!
   

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   dLeñaResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Marisa, thank you for taking the time to share such a fantastic review! We’re so delighted to hear that you absolutely loved your experience with us, from the happy hour margaritas to dining outdoors. It’s great to know you appreciated the unique tequila selection and that the Carnitas and blue corn tortillas left such a lasting impression. We take pride in crafting delicious, memorable meals, and it means so much to hear your kind words about our food and ambiance. We’d be delighted to welcome you back soon for another dinner (and perhaps another round of margaritas). Thanks again for your support!
   

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   Apurva

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Butta BUTTAFUOCO! BUTTAFUOCO WRAPPER WITH THE BASEBALL BAT!
   

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    Zurian

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

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

    Amazing food, amazing service! s/o to Maritza the hostess and Giselle our server 🥂!
    

    dLeñaResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you so much for your 5 syat rating! We're so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed both the food and the service. We'll be sure to pass along your shoutout to Maritza and Giselle—they’ll be delighted to know they made your experience so special and unforgettable. We look forward to having you back for another incredible visit soon!
    

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