Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar

Name: Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar
Address: 203 Crown Park Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, United States, 20878
Telephone: (301) 330-4400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

796 Reviews

$30 and under

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Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar is a fresh, colorful and fun Latin American restaurant experience inspired by Central & South America, Cuba and the Caribbean. With guidance from our warm and welcoming staff, our guests discover the bold flavors and vibrant cultures of Latin America. Our approachable menu features freshly prepared guacamole, slow roasted and grilled meats, fresh seafood and homemade salsas. The rhythm of Latin Music sets the tone at our unique rum bar that offers fresh muddled Mojitos, over 50 selections of Rum and an affordable and exciting wine list.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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(301) 330-4400

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Latin American, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 330-4400
Website
http://www.paladarlatinkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Your guests will love discovering the flavors of Latin America at your off-site catered event. Consider Paladar your partner in organizing a successful event. Please contact us to discuss further or view our catering menu at www.paladarlatinkitchen.com.
Private party facilities
We would be delighted to host your party at Paladar or cater an event at your home, office, or other venue. Your guests will love discovering the flavors of Latin America while enjoying time with friends and family or with colleagues.
Private party contact
Catie Buffington: (844) 208-3002

Location
203 Crown Park Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Neighborhood
Gaithersburg
Cross street
Crown Park Ave & Ellington Blvd
Parking details
Street and parking decks within walking distance.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Craft-Your-Own Guacamole**
Start with our Traditional Guacamole. Served with our housemade blend of plantain, malanga and tortilla chips. Classic Add-Ins: Pico de Gallo | Roasted Red Peppers | Black Beans | Mango | Pickled Jalapeños | Pickled Red Onion | Roasted Garlic | Candied Pumpkin Seeds | Crispy Capers | Roasted Corn. Premium Add-Ins: Queso Fresco | Goat Cheese | Bacon | Chipotle Honey | Blue Cheese | Pineapple Salsa | Roasted Poblanos & Caramelized Onions
- Single$8.00
- Trio$20.00
House-Made Salsas**
Served with our housemade blend of plantain, malanga & tortilla chips. Grilled Pineapple | Salsa Fresco | Roasted Tomato | Salsa Verde
- Single$5.00
- Trio$12.00

Starters

Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Serrano Ham**$9.00
Pickled onions, spiced almonds, ginger, garlic confit
Shrimp Ceviche* **$11.00
Hearts of palm, jicama, pickled red onions, pickled jalapeños, lemon
Chile Pineapple Calamari$13.00
Jicama, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, & charred pineapple
Brazilian Cheesy Bread**$8.00
Chipotle honey
Chicken Empanadas$10.00
Chihuahua cheese, poblanos & caramelized onions, pico de gallo, aji verde
Queso Fundido**$9.00
Pico de gallo, roasted poblanos & caramelized onions, side of tortilla chips
Build-Your-Own Carnitas Sampler**$15.00
Pork Carnitas, radish, cilantro, pickled red onions, tostones, bibb lettuce, corn tortillas, aji verde, hot sauce

Soups and Salads

Add: Chicken $4.50 | Shrimp $6 | Steak* $7.50 | Salmon* $7.50

Soup & Salad Combo***$10.00
Choice of Ensalada Mixta or The Paladar Cézar and choice of soup
Chipotle Black Bean Soup**$6.00
Lime crema, scallions, cilantro
Chicken Tortilla Soup**$6.50
Hominy, scallions, poblano peppers, lime crema, crushed tortillas
The Paladar Cézar**$8.00
Romaine, queso fresco, tomatoes, crispy capers, croutons, sugar cane dressing
Ensalada Mixta**$7.00
Mixed greens, candied pumpkin seeds, cucumber, tomatoes, pickled red onions, queso fresco, sherry vinaigrette
Caribbean Mango Chicken**$14.00
Mixed greens, bacon, avocado, mango, black beans, roasted red peppers, key lime mustard vinaigrette
Shrimp Elote Salad**$15.00
Romaine, kale, roasted corn & red peppers, black beans, queso fresco, cilantro, creamy lemon dressing
Adobo Steak & Blue Cheese* ***$17.50
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, brussels sprouts, crispy onions, blue cheese vinaigrette

Lunch Combos

Available Monday- Friday from 11:00am - 4:00pm

Paladar Tacos

Two tacos per order; served on corn/flour blend tortillas with vinaigrette slaw. Gluten Friendly: Corn Tortilla | Low Carb: Bibb Lettuce

Pork Carnitas***$11.00
Adobo rub, pickled jalapeños, pickled red onions, hot sauce
Blackened Fish***$11.00
Pickled red onion & pineapple slaw, cilantro aioli
Rio-Style Chicken***$11.00
Caramelized onions, poblano peppers, peanut-plantain crumble, cilantro aioli
Crispy Shrimp$11.00
Pineapple salsa, pickled jalapeños, garlic pasilla aioli
Braised Beef***$11.00
Queso fresco, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, aji pepper aioli
Crispy Brussels Sprouts***$11.00
Sweet potato, goat cheese, candied pumpkin seeds, pickled red onions, garlic pasilla aioli

Sandwiches

Grilled Pineapple Chicken$12.00
Swiss cheese, bacon, pineapple salsa, lettuce, cilantro adobo aioli
El Cubano$12.00
Mojo pork, applewood smoked ham, house pickles, Swiss cheese, spicy brown mustard
Key West Chicken Wrap$12.00
Crispy or grilled chicken, jalapeños, pico de gallo, Chihuahua cheese, romaine, key lime mustard sauce

Burgers

The Paladar Burger*$13.00
Blend of brisket, short rib, chuck, Swiss cheese, avocado, crispy onions, lettuce
Bacon Blue Cheese Burger*$13.00
Garlic pasilla aioli & bibb lettuce
Lamb Burger*$13.00
Pasture-raised lamb, bibb lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, tomatillo salsa, cilantro tahini sauce

Side

Served with your Choice of Side

Chipotle Black Bean Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Adobo Fries
Black Beans
Coconut Mango Rice
Rice & Beans

Energizing Grain Bowls

Seasoned Kale available to substitute for ancient grains upon request. Ancient Grains are wholesome, nutrient-packed grains that have been largely unchanged over the last several hundred years. In our blend, we use farro, freekeh, red wheat, red rice, and rye berries

Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts$15.00
Ancient grain blend, roasted brussels sprouts, radish, queso fresco, pickled red onions, candied pumpkin seeds, cilantro tahini sauce
Pasilla Grilled Chicken$16.00
Antibiotic and hormone-free chicken, ancient grain blend, pico de gallo, avocado, black beans, cilantro tahini sauce

Lunch Entrées

Feijoada Stew***$16.00
Pork, chorizo, black beans, sofrito vegetables, kale, white rice, Cuban bread
Caribbean Grilled Chicken**$16.00
Pineapple salsa, cilantro rice, adobo black beans
Portobello Mushroom Grill***$15.00
Marinated portobello mushrooms, ancient grains, sautéed garlic kale, chimichurri, hearts of palm
Rum-Glazed Cuban Pork***$16.00
Black beans, coconut mango rice, pico de gallo
Adobo Shrimp & Grits$17.00
Wild Gulf shrimp, chorizo sausage, adobo cream sauce, sofrito vegetables, Cuban bread
Roast Pork Pozole Verde***$15.00
Hominy, pickled red onions, radish, cilantro, Cuban bread

Sides

Sweet Plantains**$6.00
Lime crema
Yucca Fries**$6.00
Aji pepper aioli
Black Beans**$5.00
Pico, lime crema
Sweet Potato Plantain Hash**$5.00
Adobo Fries**$5.00
Coconut Mango Rice**$5.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**$5.00

Paladar Brunch

Every Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm

Huevos Rancheros
Maple Pulled Pork
Mimosas
And more

House Beverages

House Agua Fresca$5.00
Pom-Ginger, Charred Pineapple, Honey & Pear
House Lemonade$4.50
Traditional, Pom-Ginger, Charred Pineapple

Sangrias

Tropical Mango White
White wine, Bacardi Mango rum, orange juice, peach schnapps
- Glass$9.00
- Liter$30.00
Brazilian Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachaça, blackberry brandy, fresh juices
- Glass$9.00
- Liter$30.00

Scracthmade Cocktails

Rum

Mojitos

Flavors: Pom-ginger, Charred Pineapple (+$0.50)

Traditional$9.00
St. Lucia Distillers White Rum, lime, mint, soda, pure cane syrup
Superior$11.00
Plantation Grande Reserve 5 Yr, lime, mint, soda, pure cane syrup

Rum & Tiki Drinks

Dark & Stormy$10.00
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, ginger beer, lime
Pusser's Painkiller$11.50
Pusser's Navy Rum, Bacardi Mango Rum, Smith & Cross Rum, fruit juices, coconut milk, nutmeg
Paladar Rum Punch$11.50
St. Lucia Distillers Spiced Rum, Smith & Cross Rum, Velvet Falernum, fresh fruit juices
Navy Grog$12.00
Paladar Rum, Pusser's Navy Rum, Plantation OFTD, All Spice Dram, burnt honey syrup, lime, grapefruit juice

Classic Cocktails

Chairman's Old Fashioned$11.50
Chairman's Reserve, brown sugar, orange, house-cured cherries, orange bitters
Bacardi Manhattan$11.50
Bacardi 8 Yr, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, black walnut bitters, house-cured cherries
Lost At Sea Daiquiri*$11.00
Plantation Grande Reserve 5 Yr, fresh lime, grapefruit, house-made grenadine, egg white foam
Orchard Pear Gin & Tonic$11.00
New Amsterdam Gin, St. Germain, Roth & Winter Pear Liqueur, thyme, fresh pear puree, lemon juice

Beyond the Rum

Specialty Cocktails

Apple Bourbon Cider$11.00
Four Roses Bourbon, apple cider, cinnamon apple spiced syrup, smoked cinnamon bitters
Jalapeño Paloma$10.00
El Jimador Silver Tequila, jalapeños, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, soda, salt rim
Spiced Apple Mule$10.00
Titos Vodka, apple cider, apple spiced syrup, Gosling ginger beer

Margaritas

Traditional$9.00
Tequila blanco, triple sec, housemade margarita mix. Flavors: Pom-ginger Charred Pineapple (+$0.50)
Superior$11.00
Cazadores Reposado, Ferrand Dry Curaçao, housemade margarita mix. Flavors: Pom-ginger Charred Pineapple (+$0.50)
Skinny Margarita$10.00
Espolon Reposado Tequila, agave nectar, fresh lime - lemon - orange juice

The World of Rum

Rum is a journey – not a destination. Whether you're a well-versed traveler or are just starting along the way, rum is universally pleasing to all palates. For a full list of offerings, please reference our Rum Bible

Rum Flights

Spanish Flight$10.00
Flor de Cana 4 Yr, Ron Abuelo 7 Yr, Pampero Aniversario
English Flight$9.50
Plantation 3 Yr, Pusser's British Navy, Appleton Estate 12 Yr
French Flight$9.00
Damoiseau Blanc, Rhum Barbancourt 8 YR, La Favorite Vieux
Aged Flight$11.00
Plantation Grande Reserve 5 Yr, El Dorado 15 Yr, Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Yr
Presidential Flight$20.00
Ron Zacapa XO, Mount Gay 1703, Appleton 21 Yr
Spiced Flight$9.00
Chairman's Reserve Spiced, Brinley Spiced, Corsair Spiced
Craft/Domestic Flight$10.00
Blue Dyer "Original Gold," Old Line Aged Caribbean, Lyon Distilling Dark

Paladar Rum Recommendations

We have an extensive selection of rums from all over the world - more than 100. Some of our favorites:

Spanish-Style

Ron Abuelo 7 Yr, Panama$8.50
Flor De Caña 12 Nicaragua$11.00
Diplomático Exclusiva, Venezuela$12.00
Ron Zacapa 23 Guatemala$13.00

English-Style

Chairman's Reserve, St. Lucia$9.00
Zaya Gran Reserva, Trinidad & Tobago$11.00
El Dorado 12 Yr, Guyana$11.00
Plantation XO Barbados$12.00

French-Style

Rhum Barbancourt 8 Yr, Haiti$9.50
Clément Select Barrel, Martinique$9.50
Damoiseau Vieux VSOP Guadeloupe$12.00
Rhum J.M VSOP Martiniqu$15.00

House Beverages

House Agua Fresca$5.00
Pom-Ginger, Charred Pineapple, Honey & Pear
House Lemonade$4.50
Traditional, Pom-Ginger, Charred Pineapple

To-Go Cocktails

$25; 32 oz. of pure goodness

Traditional Margarita
Pom-Ginger Margarita
Charred Pineapple Margarita
Paladar Rum Punch
Red & White Sangria

Beer

Drafts

Pacifico; Mexico; Lager, 4.5%$6.00
Atlas Brew Works Ponzi IPA Washington D.C, West Coast IPA, 7.3%$7.00
Flying Dog Seasonal; Baltimore, MD$7.50
Jailbreak Brewery, Brewmaster's Selection; Laurel, MD$7.50

Bottles

Miller Lite; Milwaukee, WI; Pilsner, 4.2%$6.00
Buckler; Holland, Lager, 0.5%$6.00
Corona/Corona Light; Mexico, Lager, 4.6%$6.00
Dos Equis Ambar; Mexico, Vienna-Style Lager, 4.6%$6.00
Modelo Especial; Mexico; Pale Lager, 4.5%
- Can$6.00
Red Stripe; Jamaica, Lager, 4.7%$6.50
Angry Orchard; U.S., Hard Cider, 5%$6.50
Stella Artois; Belgium, Pale Lager, 5.2%$6.50
Blue Moon; U.S., White Ale, 5.4%$7.00
Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin'; Petaluma, CA, Pale Wheat Ale, 7.5%$7.00
Rar Nanticoke Nectar; Cambridge MD, IPA, 7.4%$7.00
Xingu; Brazil, Black Lager, 4.6%$8.00
Allagash White; Portland, Me, White Ale, 5.1%$8.00

Wine

Sparkling & White Wines

Prosecco; Ruffino, Italy$38.00
Brut; Segura Viudas Cava, Spain 187ml$9.50
Rose; Santa Julia "Organica," Mendoza, Argentina$9.00
Riesling; Heinz Eifel Shine, Mosel, Germany$8.50
Pinot Grigio; Lagaria, Italy$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc; Carolina Reserva, Ledya Valley, Chile$8.50
Sauvignon Blanc; Sea Pearl, Marlborough, New Zealand$11.00
Chardonnay; Santa Julia "Organica," Mendoza, Argentina$9.00
Chardonnay; Spellbound, California$12.00

Red Wines

Pinot Noir; Tortoise Creek "Mission Grove," California$10.00
Tempranillo; Marqués de Cáceres, Spain$11.50
Merlot; Natura, Rapel Valley, Chile$8.50
Malbec; Santa Julia (+), Mendoza, Argentina$9.50
Malbec; TintoNegro "Uco Valley," Mendoza, Argentina$11.00
Malbec/Syrah; Tilia, Mendoza, Argentina$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon; Carolina Reserva, Colchagua Valley, Chile$8.50
Cabernet Sauvignon; Boomtown by Dusted Valley, Columbia Valley, WA$12.50

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4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Coach
Washington DC
60 reviews
3.0
60 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
Not the best meal I have ever had here. Hoping it was just an off night
C
Cathy
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The drinks and food were great. From the Charred Pineapple Mojito, the Guacamole trio and Seafood stew. All amazing quality.
KB
KeithenB
Washington DC
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
2md time trying this spot and this location is just not as good as it used to be...or at least not as good as its former location was. Service was neglectful, food was meh and Mothers Day brunch menu was very limited. Drinks do not disappoint but will not be one of my goto special occasion places.
JW
JohnW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Three of us had great meals: I had a mushroom and grain dish (vegetable based-no meat) that was extraordinarily flavorful. My wife had huevos rancheros, also top-notch, with very nice fruit dish. My son had steak and eggs, with a side of pancakes which he enjoyed. I tasted the pancakes and they were among the best I have tasted - light, fluffy. The presentation was great and the service was on-target.
AD
AnthonyD
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Cinco de mayo
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time and enjoyed the live music for Cinco de Mayo.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
birthday meal and i am of age and showed valid identification and was not allowed to get alcohol
TL
TammyL
Washington DC
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience4
We were excited to dine in for a birthday brunch on a Sunday afternoon. Checked in with host and let this person know that we had a reservation. Was walked over to a section with two sets of booths. There was one booth that was cleaned and had place settings ready to go, and instead we were told to wait for someone to bus the booth next to it and that was where we would be seated. We were unsure why this happened because there were people sitting behind this un-bussed booth therefore they weren’t spacing us out for Covid precautions. We later found out the server was the same for both booths therefore it wasn’t because were in a different section. We waited several minutes for our server to arrive, and when she arrived she was very friendly. We gave her our order all at once: two coffees, guacamole appetizer, and two entrees: Cuban sandwich and steak and eggs (cooked medium rare). Coffee was delicious, and it would have been helpful to have stirrers or a spoon to mix in the cream and sugar that was provided to us. Our appetizer and entrees arrived at the same time. When I cut into the majority of the strips of steak from my steak and eggs, I had let our server know it was cooked well done and requested if I could get a recook. She was very apologetic and stated she would put the order in. It was at least another 15 minutes for our server to let us know that my food was still on its way and that a manager would bring it to our table. The manager arrives and apologizes for the mistake. The steak was cooked medium, and by that time, I had accepted that I would be fine with that temp and just keep this entree. The onions and green sauce drizzle was delicious. The guacamole had a good flavor and was accompanied by a variety of three different types of chips, a nice feature. The Cuban with adobo fries was also nice. To their credit, the staff tried to turn around our experience at the end, but I am hesitant to return soon if there aren’t overall changes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed Paladar, as usual. Made a reservation just to be sure. We were seated right away and our waiter was there quickly.
PG
PuffinGirl
Washington DC
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned for another great week-end brunch n@ Paladar's. I had bloody Mary with bacon & shrimp stick, he had rum cocktail. We split a cheese fundito with assorted chips. Then I had corn cake, bacon with 2 eggs (they came out hard- not over easy).We really enjoyed dining alfresco.
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Giggles1985
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was great, the restaurant was busy so it took a little longer to get our dinner. Drinks and food overall tasted delicious.
PE
PickyEater
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great as always
JL
JulietteL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great place great food great service!! :) seated very fast and accommodated an extra guest who joined later. Love coming here!
SL
SlowLunch
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Good menu choices and our food was tasty. We went at lunch, which is not usually a busy time for them. Our server was not attentive and our lunch lasted almost 90 minutes as we waited to get our server's attention for taking orders and bringing the check.
HR
HillyRC
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Staff was friendly. Drinks were a little weak. Food in general was fine ; not very flavorful. All Kind of one note, but the shrimp ceviche was the low point—light on shrimp and very heavy on fillers, like hearts of palm and what tasted like pickled veggies instead of spicy citrus flavors. Chicken Rio tacos were tasty but the black beans in the side were slightly under cooked.
TP
TinaP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and great service!! Server was great and even thoughtful when it came down to me being vegan
RT
RachelT
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Drinks are too strong that you miss the flavor. Food was ok.
AS
AngelS
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Glasses were a bit dirty and had to be cleaned. Food was tasty but fries were over cooked as some were burnt.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun night, treated my mom and cousin to a night out and Paladar’s was perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
This food was so greasy and our waiter was creepy, asking us all kinds of questions about what we were discussing.
SB
SableB
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Always enjoy the food. Good vegan choices. Taco variety is good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had a lovely brunch at Paladar. I had the Feijoada Stew and it was out of this world good and the portion size was quite generous too. The stew was so warm and flavorful - perfect remedy for the icy cold day. We will definitely come back!!
JD
JDiaz
Charleston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food1service2ambience2
Not worth the cost. Food was mediocre at best. Service was less than attentive. Drinks were disgusting!!!!!
CC
CathiC
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super restaurant with great service, yummy food, and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be back to try more dishes. Could have eaten everything on this menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
Waited over an hour to get our dinner entrees. Kitchen was very backed up due to a large party. Food was just OK, not great. Got the pork carnitas and the meat was very dry. Guac, chicken empanadas and tortilla soup were decent.
PR
PiaR
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service is very slow and the food came after a long time of waiting.
S
Sean
Washington DC
61 reviews
vip
2.0
61 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Let me start by saying we (and I) have previously had decent experiences here. I’ve dined with coworkers, friends, and family - one common theme is fairly poor/disinterested and at times rude staff and waiters/waitresses. Tonight we went in for an early dinner with our boys and immediately were met by staff that seemed to not have any idea what was going on. They were all looking at each other like they didn’t know how to look up a reservation, or where they would put us (there was barely anyone there). We were sat in the middle of the room at a table when there were empty booths everywhere in the restaurant. When we asked to sit in a booth the hostess just stared at us, mumbled something and walked away. We ordered drinks and it took about 15 minutes to get anything other than water. Our drinks, and our kids drinks didn’t come at all and we had to ask for them. Our guacamole and chips came out and the guacamole had no flavor to it (the tables also do not have salt or pepper) and our waitress never came by to check on us. We ended up using limes from our drinks. Our dinners arrived (my wife’s, and my dinners were not hot) and the chicken and cheese quesadilla our one son ordered came with no chicken, so we sent it back. 15 minutes later our waitress came by and we told her - she said oh ok. Another 15 minutes went by and it came back out, and again with no chicken. I was able to flag down one of the managers who apologized and went over to our son and was very nice he said he would go back and make it himself (he didn’t because I saw him a few minutes later). It took another 15 minutes for it to finally come. Our son was happy, but by this point the rest of us had finished our food. Thankfully there were no meltdowns, because it could have turned into a bad situation. They took the two $8 kids meals off of our check, but our waitress was terrible and the hostess staff were pretty rude and didn’t seem like they had a clue what they were doing.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Experience was OK. Waiter told us they’d only had an hour of sleep upon first meeting which was a tad odd, but they were good. No acknowledgement of our anniversary despite listing it in the reservation details, but we were able to enjoy happy hour inside which was appreciated
K
Karla
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food4service2ambience4
The hostess was incredible! The server I had, wasn’t not very attentive or friendly.
MG
MichaelG
Baltimore
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Server could have been more attentive
GX
GenX
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Paladar is great for happy hour, good deals & nice open environment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our new server was great! We enjoyed a large spread of appetizers and drinks. The food was all great. 4 stars because the calamari came out cold.
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Harry
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered from a special small plates menu. Food and service were excellent and the bill pleasantly low.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had a marvelous experience while dining at Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar!! We sat at one of the low tables. Our waitress was the best I've had for a very long time. She was friendly, professional, and very attentive to our needs. Though this wss my first visit to this restaurant she made me feel like a customer that vists on the regular! The menu was quite extensive and everything sounded delicious. We started with drinks. We had mojitos flavored with pom ginger and pomegranate. They were soo good and refreshing!! For a starter we had pineapple salsa served with Paladar's housemade plantain, malanga, and tortilla chips. I truly reccomend this salsa! Our main course was even more delicious than anything I've talked about earlier. I won't go into the details to keep this review at a reasonable size but I can say please come by and enjoy the ambiance, the great service, and the delicious food. You will not be disappointed!! Did I mention that our waitress was the best ever.....she surely was!! Enjoy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service.
C
Carlos
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
We enjoyed Paladar, we've been there before and choose this as a Valentines day destination based on past experience. We both ordered the Chimichurri steak which really surpassed our expectations. There were two issues however. Today I noticed that I received a notice the reservation had been canceled by the restaurant in my email yesterday about two hours before the reservation, no indication as too why. I don't believe this was the case as the restaurant seated us and I did get a text message around the time of the reservation asking us to confirm. However had I seen that message it would have led to serious panic. Second the restaurant had CNN on in the high top seating area near the bar. Given all the disgusting scandals involving multiple CNN staff and CNN's current attacks on free speech, I cannot believe it is appropriate to have on in what otherwise would be a fairly classy restaurant.
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FoodieVan
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were pleasantly surprised at how delicious our brunch was. We are a food loving crowd and everyone was very happy with their food. Service was great and friendly. We will be back.
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Gymrat56
Washington DC
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were seated at our reservation time even though people without a reservation were waiting! So definitely reserve. Our server greeted us and was helpful and friendly. The guacamole with garlic added was very tasty as were the plantains and other chips that accompanied it. My husband's red sangria was good. Not too sweet. His fish tacos were very tasty and crispy. The hot plantains, a side order, were nice and hot. My blue cheese steak salad had a good assortment of greens and veggies. Unfortunately the steak was tough. Chimichurri steak is usually tender but the menu said hanger steak so we were afraid to order it. Overall good experience. Oh yes, the manager visited the tables. Nice touch. I should have told him or our server about my tough steak. They probably would have "fixed" it. Overall a good experience.
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Burger
Baltimore
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience5
I was disappointed in the guacamole. I ordered it with Chipotle honey and goat cheese and that’s not what we got. What we got was too spicy and when I brought to the attention of the server she did nothing to remedy. Doesn’t make me want to return
DS
DSolo
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
One complaint is that the “Reserved” sign on the table was very dirty. I may not have noticed if it didn’t touch my food at one point.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 330-4400.

Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 796 OpenTable diners.

Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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