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Él Bebe - Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Él Bebe - Navy Yard

4.7 (30)
$30 and under
Mexican
99 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Welcome to El Bebe!

EL BEBE (translation: “he drinks”) is a new taco joint at the Navy Yard in DC. Wicked tacos, bangin’ queso, frozen margaritas, and Mexican fare served daily. Tacos before the game, tequila for date night – we’re not here to judge – we’re here to bring the flavor.

Two-hour time limit

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Cross street
    FIRST STREET SE
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 30 people are saying

Él Bebe - Navy Yard 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

  • District of Columbia

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Él Bebe - Navy Yard offers "fantastic service" and a lively atmosphere, perfect for gatherings. Guests rave about the "delicious birria tacos" and flavorful margaritas. The restaurant shines on Taco Tuesdays with "great options" and "amazing" happy hour deals. Despite minor service inconsistencies, it's a top pick for Mexican cuisine lovers.
30 Reviews
  1. Kim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there during happy hour and during a very popular concert at nationals Park, so it was very busy. Even so, the service was excellent and friendly, the food delicious, and fresh, and the $5 draft cold and tasty. The bar was full and so was the restaurant. Due to the extreme heat warning, no one took advantage of the outdoor dining. I had the happy hour chips and queso, followed by the fish taco dinner. I got the hot sauce on the side and it was quite spicy for me, so I’m glad I did. The blackened fish was excellent and the accompanying slaw balanced out the heat. I would definitely come back again.

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  2. Claudia

    South Carolina2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Made reservations at this restaurant on the day of a concert. It was our first time dining here. Our party was promptly seated at the exact reservation time. Hostess and waitress were attentive. The wait for our food was decent. The food tasted delicious. We ordered the guacamole, steak fajitas, carne asada bowl, the fish tacos. One big negative is that the portions were on the small side so if you have a big appetite you may be disappointed. The other negative is that they do not allow much altering to what is on the menu. For example, asked if they could omit the jalapeños on the guacamole and I was told no because it was already pre-made with them. I also asked if I could get 1 of the 3 tacos prepared differently since the fish were able to be made blackened or fried and again was told no because they all had to be prepared the same way. The ambience was nice and dim but the choice of music was interesting, no Mexican or Spanish music playing, but rap/hip-hop instead. Overall I enjoyed it but not sure I would dine here again. Another thing to note is that there is a service fee on top of the city tax.

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  3. Robert VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really great dinner here! Margaritas were super tasty and happy hour deals were a great value.

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  4. Jonas

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came to Él Bebe for dinner and had a great experience! I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Freddy, the bartender, who gave some solid recommendations. I ended up trying the Taquitos Gordos and the Birria Tacos, both were packed with flavor and super satisfying. The Fresa Jalapeño Margarita was a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, definitely a must-try if you're into bold flavors. Freddy's service was friendly and attentive, and his suggestions really hit the mark. I’ll definitely be back for more!

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  5. Aly

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in on my lunch break and had a great time! The Birria Bowl was delicious super fresh and flavorful. Wish I could’ve tried the drinks, but had to get back to work. Heard they’re amazing though, so I’ll be back soon to try them! Big shoutout to Nixon, super friendly and really accommodating with my allergies. Great service, good vibes!

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  6. Rachel

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lashun our server was fantastic! She knew all the right things to order, including the spicy strawberry marg. They are pet friendly and our small chihuahua really loved the patio vibe as well. Everyone was so lovely even both the mangers, came out and spoke to us. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back!

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  7. Stephanie

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I met my colleagues for Happy Hour at El Bebe and had a fantastic time. The food was great. We started with nachos and margaritas. We each had the mix and match taco platters, which are only available on Tuesdays. The crowd was lively but not disturbing and our server, Mike, provided great service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my circle of friends and coworkers.

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  8. Andrew

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delish and the service was great! I enjoyed the carne asada and I would order it again.

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  9. Erik VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    MSG in food. Felt terrible. Waitress had poor service. She recommended fried shrimp tacos, not so good.

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  10. Amanda

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El Bebe was a great option for dinner. The tacos were very good and the food came out quick. Our server was fantastic and I highly recommend stopping! The cauliflower tacos had a great flavor and my husband enjoyed the jalapeno margarita,

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FAQs

Él Bebe - Navy Yard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 863-2323.

Él Bebe - Navy Yard is rated 4.7 stars by 30 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
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
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99 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    FIRST STREET SE
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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