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

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.4 (2021)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

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2 people
8:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for brunch
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Private party facilities
    Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
  • Private party contact
    DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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

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What 2,021 people are saying

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 lively atmosphere and "great service," making it perfect for casual dining and special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "amazing margaritas." While some find the brunch pricey, the "bottomless brunch" is often celebrated for its value. The staff is attentive, ensuring a memorable experience.
2,021 Reviews
  1. Jamie

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Pricey but good. Server was great!!

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  2. Carolina

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    La comida es muy mala, el Margarita terrible, los precios muy altos, el sitio con muchísimo ruido.

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  3. Chad VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food at El Centro DF!! What is sad is that they are closing due to the end of their lease on June 30. Let's hope that they relocate somewhere else soon!

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  4. Robert

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for the bottomless brunch for $37.00 and bottomless cocktails for $12.00. The server was fantastic. The food was flavorful and the vibe upstairs was enjoyable. The taco and tuna aguachile servings were tiny particularly for the prices listed. The brunch menu included prices which I was amazed by. The el centro hotdog was listed as $12.00 for a third of the hotdog. It took three orders for one full size hotdog. The shrimp and steak tacos were tiny and averaged $20.00 for one. Again, the bottomless is a set price for all you can eat but still blown away by what they are serving considering the price listed. I ordered about 15 dishes and was not full when I left.

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  5. Tatiana

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here for Father’s Day and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The food on the other hand was just okay. It was very heavy, overly acidic qnd heavily seasoned. We did the bottomless brunch and it was quite expensive for what we had. Their drinks were great though.

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  6. Deepa

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a casual dining with delicious entrees. The steak entree was absolutely delicious and amazing. The server was very nice and friendly. She recommended the entrees and was absolutely impressed. A great experience and will definitely go back.

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  7. franky

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    food took too long to come out during Brunch and the bartender didnt wanna make us our last round of drinks at 3:50pm
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on June 3, 2025
    We're really sorry to hear this. That’s not the experience we aim to provide during brunch, and we understand how frustrating delays can be—especially near the end of your time slot. We’ll pass this feedback along to the team so we can improve. Thank you for letting us know.

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  8. Joy

    Pittsburgh / Western PA10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the BEST time at El Centro during Sunday brunch! We were able to grab a last-minute reservation when we found ourselves unexpectedly free in Georgetown over lunchtime, and it truly couldn't have been better. Even for how busy the place was during "bottomless brunch," we received excellent service and incredibly delicious food. We will definitely return the next time we're in DC!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on June 3, 2025
    We’re so happy to hear this! Thank you for spending your Sunday brunch with us—we’re thrilled you had such a great experience. Can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in DC!

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  9. Natalie VIP

    California Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really impressed with this spot. The guac and chips were next-level—super fresh with just the right kick. Service was on point, and the whole place had a fun, lively energy without being too loud. Great place for dinner!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on June 3, 2025
    So glad you had a great time! We take pride in keeping our guac fresh and our energy just right. Thanks for the kind words—we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Eva

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasting Mexican food. The ambiance and service are great to top it off with great margaritas.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on June 3, 2025
    Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and margaritas. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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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 4.4 stars by 2021 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Google Map for El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
  • Private party contact
    DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245
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