Paraiso

Name: Paraiso
Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003-2277
Telephone: (202) 544-4368
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (229)

$31 to $50

Mexican

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 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
Catering
Explore our catering menu on our website and let us cook for your party.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Email us for inquiries hola@paraisotaqueria.com
Private party contact
Tahmina Ghaffer: (202) 805-0469

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

Experiences

Bottomless Mimosas!
Multiple dates available
Enjoy $20 bottomless mimosas with any entree purchase during brunch hours! Choose from delicious flavors like Hibiscus, Orange, Pineapple. - Must be enjoyed by the entire table - Last seating at 2pm for bottomless mimosas - Two hour seating limit
Paraiso Bottomless Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for our bottomless weekend brunch! Unlimited small plates with Mexican flavors available on Saturday & Sunday. - Must be enjoyed by the entire table - Last seating at 2pm for bottomless brunch - Two hour seating limit - Last call for brunch menu 3:45pm

Private dining

What 229 people are saying

Paraiso 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paraiso offers "excellent food" and a "beautiful space" with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Diners rave about the "exceptional ceviche" and "delicious margaritas." Service is described as "friendly and professional," though occasionally slow. The inventive menu and attentive staff make it a "gem" worthy of multiple visits.

229 Reviews

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Annette VIP
Washington, D.C. Area29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food & service were excellent! The server even brought a piece of cake with a candle for a friend’s birthday. We look forward to coming back!
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PENELOPE
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious tacos, surprisingly also the cauliflower tacos! Lots of interesting subtle flavors.
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Matthew
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Advise against going with kids. Service was exceptionally slow. Should’ve just stuck with the Roost.
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Varonica
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I went for brunch, where the bottomless food and mimosas deal was wonderful. Service was good in that food and refills of drinks came quickly, even the clearing of the plates. I will say some of the food was a little bland and I expected more from some of the dishes like the huevos rancheros and tostados. The French toast; arroz frito and sope de cangrejo were really good dishes. The churros were also pretty amazing. Overall a 4 but the food itself I would give it a 3
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Sarah VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Kind servers, great mussels and ceviche.
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Anna
Fort Lauderdale1 review
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been here a handful of times for both brunch and dinner. The food NEVER disappoints however the service each time isn’t the greatest. Servers are nice but it’s VERY slow service. My coffee came out with my brunch entree and I had to kindly ask our server to remove the dirty app dishes off the table halfway through our entrees. Overall great spot but be prepared for lagging service no matter what time of the day you visit.
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Horacio
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
TLDR: We visited on Mother's Day and had a horrible experience, likely due to their introduction of bottomless brunch. They were understaffed and overwhelmed, and the quality of the food and drinks was not what we had previously experienced at the restaurant. Maybe it's better during the week, or for dinner service, and you should just avoid brunch?
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Christopher VIP
Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The margaritas were delicious; only outdone by the food. The staff was very friendly and professional. Love this spot.
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Shaheen VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are always fantastic and the space is so lovely.
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Emily
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks were very good but the service was a bit slow.
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FAQs

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

Paraiso is rated 4.5 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

Additional information

Cross street
11th and Pennsylvania SE
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of operation
Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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
Catering
Explore our catering menu on our website and let us cook for your party.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Email us for inquiries hola@paraisotaqueria.com
Private party contact
Tahmina Ghaffer: (202) 805-0469

Paraiso

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Mimosas!

Paraiso Bottomless Brunch

Private dining

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Full Restaurant Buyout

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Paraiso offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Paraiso restaurant rated?

Is Paraiso currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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