dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval

The service and food were stellar!! Three different managers checked on our table. The servers worked as a team making food delivery seamless. Our food server was very knowledgeable and provided excellent suggestions. We will definitely return!

Food was absolutely delicious & the atmosphere was very pleasant, warm & cozy! Great ambiance & amazing service, I'll definitely be back 💕

My friends and I decided to go to brunch for my birthday; however, the service was terrible. The food was alright, but it did not accommodate dietary restrictions, and they pretty much just suggested we don't eat there again. The server was rude, and it is a tasting menu that they space out, so you cannot order more of one thing. I would not recommend it at all. There are definitely better places to eat in DC.

The drinks were great . Need a better menu honestly . Trying too hard to be “high end” maybe just a Mexican cuisine would be better but I understand the energy they are trying to bring

Absolutely amazing!! Food, service, ambiance was outstanding and deserves all the praise. They even brought out a plate with Churros and spelled out “Happy Anniversary” for our special day, all complimentary! 10/10 will always recommend!!

I had an amazing experience for my birthday dinner during restaurant week. Food was amazing and the ambiance was beautiful.

Our waitress Lehara (sorry if i spelled wrong) was amazing and Bri down at the speakeasy was also amazing!

Everything was excellent with one exception, I requested a message to my wife to congratulate her on her dessert order but they totally forgot.

dLeña is the epitome of what DC Restaurant Week is all about– – getting to try new restaurants and finding new favorites! dLeña has beautiful, warm decor. Our servers were so friendly and attentive. The food was remarkable!  We LOVED the crab guacamole, queso fundido, and fish tacos. The corn cake dessert was SUBLIME! can't wait to go back to try more of the menu .

Each time I come I am never disappointed our Waitress Blanca was great she served us fast and checked on us consistently throughout our meal to reassure us each time. After dinner we went downstairs to enjoy the wonderful live music they had playing. It was the best date night we've had in a while thanks to DLeña we will be back sooner than later. Drinks Food Service and Ambiance 10/10 definitely recommend trying if you are in the DMV area!

Food was excellent and flavorful! Energetic vibes and pleasant attentive staff. Only downside was being sat by the kitchen doors, the hustle and bustle made it a little difficult to get comfortable but besides that I'll definitely be back.

We've always loved this restaurant and have had wonderful experiences in the past. Unfortunately, our recent brunch visit was very disappointing. Something must not have been prepared correctly, as our whole group became sick afterwards. Very unfortunate, especially since we've always loved coming here.

Everything was great except the hostesses and front of the restaurant management. Our party of four arrived on time and were put at a very small high top at the crowded bar where the sizzling plates were burning us and there was not enough room for our dishes. The table would have been fine for 2 not 4. All the while a party of 3 was put at a very large table after us. Another large table was empty for nearly our entire meal. A third party of four arrived after us and put at yet another large table. When asked how long the wait would be for a bigger table we were told over an hour. When we mentioned this to the manager, all he said was “ok, enjoy.” The front of the house's poor service does not match the high quality food. They can do better.

One of the best restaurants in DC. If Michelin were to look at ethnic restaurants, this would be at the top of the list. Beautiful restaurant, service that is full of information on all the exquisite dishes, and a Chef who truly knows how to prepare and present the food you want to spend time eating.

I had dinner tonight for a celebration of my wife birthday . Nothing extraordinary and didn't feel like really experience .