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

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.4 (2012)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
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

What 2,012 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Centro D.F. in Georgetown offers an exciting Mexican dining experience with "great food and ambience." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and flavorful dishes, including standout tacos and margaritas. While some mention noise levels and pricing, the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it "perfect for a family or friends outing."

2,012 Reviews
  1. Natalie VIP

    Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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!

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  2. 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.

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  3. Katherine

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Happy hour is only at the bar. You can’t go to happy hour at the bar and then transition to a table for dinner. You have to choose one or the other. So either come hungry or thirsty, but not both. Guacamole was great. Other food was mid at best. Waitstaff and hostess seem to hate their jobs.

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  4. Luca VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Average overall to say the list. Food is mediocre. Too expensive for what it is. Server was pleasant.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you had a positive experience with your server, but we’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always working to improve and would love to know more about what we could do better.

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  5. Fredrik

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Half empty on a Saturday eve. Seems like a restaurant that lost its spirit and food passion. Guacamole really good, beef taco - avoid, rest ok but just ok.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad you enjoyed the guacamole, but we're sorry to hear the rest of your experience didn’t fully impress. We’re always working to improve, and your feedback helps us refocus on what matters most—great food and atmosphere.

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  6. julmar

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was dry and drinks were not worth it. Limited menu for kids.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the food and drinks didn’t meet your expectations, and we understand how important it is to have more kid-friendly options. We’ll make sure to share your comments with our team as we continue to improve.

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  7. azure -dee

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious with the right amount of seasoning and flavors.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and felt well taken care of by our team. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  8. Randy

    Washington DC10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Service & Food was good. Noise Level was too loud.

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  9. Siena VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious, service was great, will be back soon.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you so much! We're happy you enjoyed your visit and received great service. We look forward to having you back again soon!

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  10. Nancy VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tacos! It’s a bit pricey for tacos but we would return.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed the tacos! If you're looking for a great deal, we’d love to see you back for Taco Tuesday — we offer $4 select tacos all day. A perfect excuse to indulge without the splurge!

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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 2012 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
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
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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