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Paraiso, Washington, DC

Paraiso

4.6
4.6
208 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico.
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Additional information

  • Location
    1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277
  • Phone number
    (202) 544-4368
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm 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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Geovany Beltran

Experiences

  • Bottomless Mimosas!

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy $20 bottomless mimosas with any entree purchase during brunch hours! Choose from delicious flavors like Passion Fruit, Guava, Lavender, Hibiscus, and Blood Orange Habanero. Promo per person - no need for the whole table to join, and no time limit!
    Bottomless Mimosas! Photo

  • Paraiso Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our weekend brunch!
    Paraiso Weekend Brunch Photo

Menu

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What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mexican

  • District of Columbia

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paraiso dazzles with its "delicious food," diverse menu, and "excellent service" in a "beautiful" and "chic" setting, perfect for both casual and special occasions. Although some find prices steep, the "creative twists on Mexican cuisine" and attentive staff, notably Gabriel, make it a "gem" worth visiting repeatedly.

208 Reviews

  1. Daniel

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Excellent food -- exceptional ceviche! -- and exceptional service.

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  2. Eric

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect lunch. Food was delicious. Quiet ambience. Great services. Price fixed lunch at $29 was a winner.

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  3. Tzion

    VIP

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently dined at this establishment and found that, although it offers a pleasant atmosphere, the value for the price paid was not satisfactory. During the Valentine's Day fixed menu priced at $75, the portions were quite small, leaving me unsatisfied. The menu consisted of a soup appetizer, a fish main course, and a dessert. While the flavors were commendable, the quantity was insufficient.

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  4. Christopher

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in DC. We can dress up if we want to cathedral or be more casual if after a cozy evening. The food and drinks are always incredible. Can't recommend this place enough.

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  5. Thu

    VIP

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely gem of a place. The happy hour food was delicious, especially the nachos (we had them with cauliflower) and the out of this world Brussels sprouts.

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  6. Gannon

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabriel was a great server, food was a little pricey (guac and brussel sprouts) otherwise food was good!

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  7. Allison

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paraiso was excellent. I was running late for my reservation, so I called to let them know and the hostess was understanding and willing to help me adjust my reservation to accommodate me. The service was excellent and the restaurant is very beautiful and the setting is lovely. The menu is interesting and the food is very good. The entrees look very enticing when served and the entrees are reasonably priced, considering the ambiance and service. I hope to dine there again. Very good restaurant!

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  8. Johnny

    VIP

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, but service was slow. There were only a few tables seated at 11am. Our waiter kept forget bringing items we ordered (side dish and dessert). After we were done with dessert, it took him 10 mins to pickup check.

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  9. Brittany

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ive said it before and I will keep saying it as long as its true, this place is a gem. The food is spectacular and the ambience is quaint and chic.

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  10. Ryan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and delicious food! The service here was terrific, especially our server Gabriel. He gave excellent recommendations and made the experience truly enjoyable for my girlfriend and me.

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FAQs

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

Paraiso is rated 4.6 stars by 208 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 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paraiso

1101 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-2277

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (202) 544-4368
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm 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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Geovany Beltran
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