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El Secreto de Rosita, Washington, DC
Award-winning

El Secreto de Rosita

4.4
4.4
727 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
El Secreto De Rosita seeks to create great-tasting, authentic Peruvian street food, expertly crafted by Chef Kike Espinoza, that transports you to the vibrant flavors of Peru. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of your grandmother’s home, it’s a place where every bite feels like a cherished family tradition.
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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kike Espinoza

Experiences

  • Nabiha

    Jan 14, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Palestinian Mezze Experience an experience dedicated to all the Palestinian grandmothers who filled our hearts and kitchens with love. No frills, just authentic, old-school goodness. Here, every bite transports you to the comforting, soul-satisfying flavors of a Palestinian grandmother’s kitchen, where tradition and warmth come together.
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What 727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Secreto de Rosita offers a delightful fusion of authentic Peruvian flavors with a "superb service." Guests praise the "lovely atmosphere" and "delicious food," particularly the ceviche and pisco cocktails. While some patrons note occasional inconsistencies, the overall experience remains "exceptional" and "highly recommended" for a memorable dining outing.

727 Reviews
  1. Saira VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Will definitely come back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiance is great. Great spot before a night out. Food and drinks were also worth their value. I would say it’s not the best Peruvian in town but I would definitely go back!

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  3. Johnny

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service and food was amazing. The restaurant was surreal. Would 100% recommend the Lomo Saltado and the Kawaii drink

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  4. Richard

    Washington DC45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktails were a weak spot, food was fine if not exceptional. Great decor and good service but overall, seems a bit past its heyday.

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  5. Anthony

    Washington DC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. 1st time diner. Date night. Food was amazing. Enjoyed the “backstory” of the dishes we had. Was seated near the door of the kitchen and endured a big party on the other side. Will definitely be back!

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  6. Elsa

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We waited 50 minutes to put in our order. But the food is good. A bit small.

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  7. Nada VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and the drinks delicious. Lovely and cozy decor!

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  8. Kutoof

    Washington DC34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredibly unique joint. A must need in DC that showcases love for family & culture.

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  9. Monica

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 points! This is a great dating place and restaurant to eat delicious peruvian food in DC. Since you enter, you feel really welcome. They make you feel you are coming into their house and so welcome. The food is delicious, desserts as well and the coctels really good. 100% recomended to visit. Worthy the driving all the way to DC. :)

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  10. Inchol

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
     One of the best dining experiences that had in this area in recent years. Food was amazing and the restaurant was beautiful.

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FAQs

El Secreto de Rosita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 234-8400.

El Secreto de Rosita is rated 4.4 stars by 727 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Secreto de Rosita

1624 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kike Espinoza
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