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El Centro D.F. - Georgetown, Washington, DC

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

4.5
4.5
2006 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F. Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.

Reaching back to his roots, internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington DC to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with a back patio, is also home to over 300 tequilas, mezcals alongside craft Mexican-inspired drinks.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Private party facilities
    Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
  • Private party contact
    DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Everyday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us in the Bar 7 days a week for Happy Hour featuring Small Bites, Tacos, Beer, Wine and Cocktails. Reservations are not needed or taken for Happy Hour. MONDAY - FRIDAY | 4 PM - 7 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 4 PM - 5 PM

What 2,006 people are saying

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers "great food and service" with standout items like spicy mango margaritas and carne asada. The ambiance is vibrant and perfect for family outings or date nights. While some reviews note inconsistencies, many enjoy the "authentic, fast, and excellent" dining experience, praising the attentive staff and delicious offerings.

2,006 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tacos! It’s a bit pricey for tacos but we would return.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed the tacos! If you're looking for a great deal, we’d love to see you back for Taco Tuesday — we offer $4 select tacos all day. A perfect excuse to indulge without the splurge!

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  2. Bryce VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Belsy was terrible- didn’t refill our drinks and ignored us the entire time.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    We're very sorry to hear about your experience. That’s definitely not the level of service we strive to provide. We’ll make sure to address this with the team, and we’d really appreciate any additional details you can share so we can follow up properly. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

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  3. Claudia VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was subpar at best. I ordered the steak tacos- no sauces come with it, waitress didn’t come back and ask us if we needed anything, steak was tough.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    We’re sorry to hear your meal didn’t meet expectations. We always aim to deliver flavorful dishes and attentive service, and it’s disappointing to hear we fell short. Thank you for the feedback — we’ll share it with the team to help us improve. We’d love the chance to make it right if you decide to visit us again.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Miami1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was ok. The food was not great. The price was high. The ambiance was nice and so was the music.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback — we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and music! We're sorry to hear the food and pricing didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always working to improve and would love to know more about what we could have done better.

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  5. Heather

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place with great food and delicious mango margaritas!!! Perfect for a family with teens.
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had a fun time and enjoyed the mango margaritas! It’s great to hear it was a good fit for your family — we hope to welcome you all back again soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked a party of 12 people bottomless and they only did two rounds of food, service was great and food taste good but we were all hungry
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you for the feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed the food and service, but we’re really sorry to hear you left hungry. That’s definitely not the experience we want to deliver, especially for a bottomless brunch. We’ll share your comments with our team to ensure we’re more attentive with large parties moving forward. We’d love the chance to make it up to you next time!

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  7. stacw

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience! Food was authentic , fast and excellent. Great value and setting in Georgetown!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you so much! We're thrilled you had a great experience and enjoyed the authentic food, quick service, and our Georgetown setting. Hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Max

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. But the real gem here is the service! Our waitress took great care of and even found some treats for our 1 year-old. Great job!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and especially the service. It means a lot to hear our team took great care of your family—especially your little one! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  9. Marita

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious and the service could not have been better. Great experience!
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed your dinner and had such a great experience with our service. Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Camila

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was alright, brunch I had gone down in quality. Won’t be back for brunch. Waitress had the worst attitude and kept side eyeing all of us…
    El Centro D.F. - GeorgetownResponded on April 7, 2025
    We're very sorry to hear this was your experience. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’d like to learn more so we can follow up with our team—if you're open to sharing details, please feel free to message us directly.

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FAQs

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Centro D.F. - Georgetown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 333-4100.

El Centro D.F. - Georgetown is rated 4.5 stars by 2006 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for El Centro D.F. - Georgetown

1218 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    M Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is both street parking and a public lot.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the intersection of Wisconsin Ave NW and M St NW.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Reaching back to his culinary roots, Chef Sandoval created El Centro DF to introduce Washington, D.C. to signature authentic Mexican flavors and traditional dishes that he grew up enjoying. The dynamic two-story restaurant in Georgetown, with back patio, is also the home to 200 tequilas and mezcals!
  • Private party contact
    DC Events Team: (888) 387-7245
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