Paraiso

Name: Paraiso
Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003-2277
Telephone: (202) 544-4368
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

80 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
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, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 544-4368
Website
http://www.paraisotaqueria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Geovany Beltran

Location
1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277
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

Popular dishes

What 80 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Mexican
District of Columbia
Mexican

80 Reviews

SM
SavM
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our new favorite restaurant in Cap Hill! Amazing food and service. Great for any occasion.
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Destiny
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated quickly, very relaxing ambience with little to no noise besides the music and small conversation from our table as well as others. Our server (forgot her name) was sweet, knowledgeable of menu items, and gave excellent recommendations. The server who refilled our cups with water was nice and kept our cups full. Our food came quickly and was delicious- we ordered El Gallo burritos. Staff members (I’m assuming they were the managers) checked on us to assure we were comfortable and pleased with everything. Despite the weather being gloomy, we had the best time, and we left absolutely satisfied! :)
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Loved this place, the food was wonderful but the cocktails were very disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing experience! My favorite place for all times of day
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RaulAnthony
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. We really enjoyed your food and Maria’s service and attentiveness.
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EmkaDC
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Paraiso had been on my list for a while and I’m so glad I finally made it down to Capitol Hill to try it! Incredibly delicious food, authentic Mexican dishes we know and love. Presentation was lovely and all staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating. Will be back for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a wonderful lunch at Cafe de Paraíso. The staff, from the hostess, to the waitress, and management, were so friendly and attentive. And the steak burrito was delicious! I was beyond satisfied and will definitely be returning to Cafe de Paraíso!
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VikasMG
London
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Paraiso is our favourite Mexican restaurant and if you like a quieter atmosphere, as we do, they will let you sit in the tea house / cafe area adjacent to the main restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. I’m vegetarian while my wife decidedly is not and they have good choices for us both.
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LuisR
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service was attentive and tequila selection satisfying.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent drinks, really good and creative food, super staff.
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MG124
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Local favorite! Consistently wonderful food, always beautifully presented, welcoming and friendly waitstaff, great drinks, and an overall upbeat vibe. Lovely, modern yet cozy ambience. Acoustics can be a little loud at busier times, so if that bothers you, go at quieter times. But definitely go!
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OpenTable Diner
Cancun
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, delicious Mexican food! Happy Hour margs were a bonus too :-)
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EleanorH
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Innovative food, elegant presentation. Attentive service, welcoming atmosphere.
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JenJenDC
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We did Sunday Brunch and had a great experience. The food was fresh and the service was great. We each spent about $55 and it was pretty good for the mimosa carafe, guac appetizer and “Benedict” style egg dish. Will definitely be back!!
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elliot
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Paraiso delivers delicious food and provides excellent service. We love this place!!
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Shaeod
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we visit, we are pleased and impressed. So far, we have only come for Sunday brunch, but are steadily working our way through the menu and everything has been delicious. While the dining room is lovely and I love to be able to watch the prep cooks work, the outdoor space offers great people watching and neighborhood interactions. Can't wait to try out the dinner menu next.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had a nice window view to enjoy dinner and enjoyed the spicy marg!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food in a sort of fusion Mexican and Sushi way, or you can order more traditional Mexican fare. The mezcal menu is outstanding! Brad and his staff are extremely hospitable and pay extra attention to detail. A fabulous experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Tara
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent wait staff, delicious food and fun cocktails. Definitely will dine there again.
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FakeFoodie418
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Inside atmosphere was very welcoming with all positive vibes for an early evening dinner.
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MaryC
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had another wonderful dinner at this fine addition to our Capitol Hill neighborhood. We took a neighbor who was unfamiliar with Paraiso. She was very impressed. The mezcal selections are vast and even the non-alcoholic drinks are delicious. The chicken mole reminded me of Oaxaca; the guacamole appetizers with crab or mango or tomatillo are divine; the desserts are magic. Don’t miss the caramel flan…like no other you’ve ever had.
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marsha
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the portions -- even the small plates were great for sharing. The food was delicious and the service was attentive. I would go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was delicious. Service was great. Our meal was expensive but I think it would also be possible to get some tacos and guacamole and have a reasonably priced meal.
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DonnaB
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Upscale Mexican not TexMex food. The menu is creative, the food is very good and the service is excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Paraiso is consistently delicious and reasonably priced with excellent service.
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WilsonS
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gabriel was very helpful amazing. The food was delicious.
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DCDad12
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Great food. Lots of options. The kids loved it. A good choice for a Father's Day celebration.
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Stringer13
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an excellent Father’s Day dinner at Paraiso! The squash blossoms are such a treat - I almost felt like taking a picture. The service was excellent and everyone is knowledgeable about the menu. You can spend a lot of money at Paraiso but you don’t have to in order to have a great dining experience.
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AndrewH
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful more upscale Mexican restaurants in Capitol Hill that's quickly become one of our favorites. Food is consistently good and changes seasonally (although favorites stick around). Good margaritas too and friendly service.
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LolaP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place - the staff was super attentive and friendly and the food was incredible. Would definitely recommend
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GregS
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is just great. Variety of margaritas, great guacamole/salsa, nice ambiance, and a range of tasty entrees. Give it a try!
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CQboricua
Coastal Georgia
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good brunch option in the area. Food and drinks were good.
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FrankieBev
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The drinks were great! The cornbread with the sauce from the mussels was great!
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ADBrant
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place we found while staying in the Navy Yard area. Although, it's not so close, we looked at the ratings and menu and decided to make a reservation. Everything was amazing and the inside of this establishment has so much character. I'm not a picky eater so I want to try everything on the menu although we can't drive in too often but we definitely make the trek to eat here again and again
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ClayN
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best Mexican food in DC, and I would also say some of the best tacos (top 5). The main dishes are pricey but excellent. Enchiladas, tostadas, chicken, steak, fish are all excellent. The drinks — especially the fancy margaritas — are also fantastic. The staff is also super friendly. This is one of our go-to restaurants in DC.
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Cinjim
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience4
Host was very rude. My senior mom was with us who has back problems so we asked for a booth table for softer seats and were told none were available because others had already reserved them. When we walked in the dining room, it was completely empty except for one table. By the time we left, 5 booths were still empty.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Loved the chicken burrito. So good!!! I will come back again!
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wkt1969
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
First, this is not our first time at this restaurant. We've gone several times on different days and for different meals over the course of the past 2 years. We ordered the choice of 3 tacos. I did the Cod, Shrimp, and Cauliflower. My wife ordered Lechon, Shrimp, and Cauliflower. If my memory is correct, they used to use 2 corn tortillas per taco, as is standard practice at most places. However, these were single, very thin, blue corn tortillas. Eat them quick or they will fall apart when you try to eat them. They are also filling them too full which also makes them difficult to eat. Guac was fine, nothing special. House margaritas were the bets part of the meal We were initially seated in the bar area. The windows face west so during happy hour, the sun hits you in the face and is pretty blinding. How, after the years they've been open, do they not have some type of sun shade to help diffuse the sunlight during the late afternoon hours? They moved us to the "Chef's Table" instead. Not sure I would really call this a chef's table. It's a bar that faces the kitchen. But, you are facing a stainless steel barrier so the only thing you can see are the heads of the cooks.
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longtimeDCresident
Washington DC
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food here is really good and the dining areas are pleasant with alternative seating choices. It is a justifiably popular restaurant and when full is noisy. Service can be a bit slow and inattentive probably due to staffing issues and the restaurant's popularity. Drink choices are interesting and good. In general, it is a rather expensive restaurant. Lunch is a better value and dinner at 6:00/6:30 is quieter.
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Jack
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Very good food and service and comfortable seating, just a little too noisy as sounds bounces all over.
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FAQs

Paraiso offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 544-4368.

Paraiso is rated 4.7 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

Additional information

Cross street
11th and Pennsylvania SE
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
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, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.paraisotaqueria.com/
Phone number
(202) 544-4368

Paraiso

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Tacos

Café de Paraiso

Ensalada Paraiso

Menu

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Paraiso offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Paraiso restaurant rated?

Is Paraiso currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information