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Paraiso, Washington, DC

Paraiso

4.6 (225)
$31 to $50
Mexican
1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.

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 Hibiscus, Orange, Pineapple. - Must be enjoyed by the entire table - Last seating at 2pm for bottomless mimosas - Two hour seating limit
    Bottomless Mimosas! Photo
  • Paraiso Bottomless Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our bottomless weekend brunch! Unlimited small plates with Mexican flavors available on Saturday & Sunday. - Must be enjoyed by the entire table - Last seating at 2pm for bottomless brunch - Two hour seating limit - Last call for brunch menu 3:45pm
    Paraiso Bottomless Brunch Photo

Private dining

What 225 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 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 inventive Mexican dishes and a charming atmosphere. While service can be slow at times, the "staff is very friendly," and the "margaritas are delicious." The restaurant's beautiful space and "great service" make it a "gem" worth visiting for flavorful and fresh experiences.
225 Reviews
  1. Sarah VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Kind servers, great mussels and ceviche.

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  2. Horacio

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    TLDR: We visited on Mother's Day and had a horrible experience, likely due to their introduction of bottomless brunch. They were understaffed and overwhelmed, and the quality of the food and drinks was not what we had previously experienced at the restaurant. Maybe it's better during the week, or for dinner service, and you should just avoid brunch?

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  3. Anna

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here a handful of times for both brunch and dinner. The food NEVER disappoints however the service each time isn’t the greatest. Servers are nice but it’s VERY slow service. My coffee came out with my brunch entree and I had to kindly ask our server to remove the dirty app dishes off the table halfway through our entrees. Overall great spot but be prepared for lagging service no matter what time of the day you visit.

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  4. Christopher VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The margaritas were delicious; only outdone by the food. The staff was very friendly and professional. Love this spot.

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  5. Emily

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were very good but the service was a bit slow.

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  6. Shaheen VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always fantastic and the space is so lovely.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paraiso is such a gem! Excellent food (ceviche, beet and citrus salad, and tacos) and cocktails (El Diablo margarita is outstanding). Beautiful space and great service. Highly recommend!

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  8. Robert

    Washington DC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the back room was quiet..the food was delicious..Gabriel was SUPER.

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  9. Dan VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always first quality ingredients and wonderful, inventive Mexican dishes. A favourite spot!

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  10. B-K

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent vibes. Fabulous drinks! I love it.

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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 225 OpenTable diners.

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

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

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Booked 15 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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