Poca Madre
$31 to $50
Mexican
Poca Madre is an upscale Mexican restaurant by Chef Victor Albisu, offering a refined contemporary dining experience in the heart of the nation's capital. Open for dinner, seven days a week, Poca Madre’s menu takes a refined look at Mexican dining with sumptuous dishes like sweetbreads Veracruz, pato al pastor and sablefish with plantain maduro miso.
The restaurant is located in DC’s Chinatown at 777 I (EYE) Street NW, with the main entrance in the breezeway between I and K Streets. Designed by Swatchroom, the 70-seat interior is accented with colors of deep green and black, complimented with gold and bronze accents. An outdoor lounge available for enjoyment in the warmer months.
Albisu also owns Taco Bamba, a Mexican street food-inspired takeout counter with a location in DC next to Poca Madre as well as locations in Falls Church, Vienna and Springfield, VA.
The restaurant is located in DC’s Chinatown at 777 I (EYE) Street NW, with the main entrance in the breezeway between I and K Streets. Designed by Swatchroom, the 70-seat interior is accented with colors of deep green and black, complimented with gold and bronze accents. An outdoor lounge available for enjoyment in the warmer months.
Albisu also owns Taco Bamba, a Mexican street food-inspired takeout counter with a location in DC next to Poca Madre as well as locations in Falls Church, Vienna and Springfield, VA.
Private dining
Dining Style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 5:00-10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 5:00 - 11:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 5:00 - 11:00pm
Phone number
(202) 838-5300
Website
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Victor Albisu
Catering
For catering inquiries please contact Events@pocamadredc.com
Cross street
Entrance on TechWorld Plaza between I and K Street NW
Public transit
Gallery Place/ Chinatown metro 1 block away
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Dining
Poca Madre's extensive selection of steaks and various slow-roasted meats served with vibrant herb sauces, such as chimichurris and fresh salsas, is the backbone of the menu. Chef Victor Albisu’s Peruvian heritage shows itself in the form of a Latin raw bar of ceviches, tiraditos and crudos.
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What People Are Saying
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4.9based on all time ratings
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4.8
service
4.6
ambience
4.1
value
Noise · Moderate
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OpenTable Diner (Chicago)
5.0Dined 3 days ago
This is what I’m talking about! Por fin!! DC finally has a great (not just good) Mexican restautant! Will most definitely be back!
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ChrisR (Washington DC)
5.0Dined 4 days ago
Had an amazing dinner! The dishes were creative and delicious
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vipGregK (Washington DC)
5.0Dined 4 days ago
Delicious! Can't wait to go back!
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