dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval

We had an amazing time, amazing food and great service. Blanca, our server was outstanding!

This is the absolute best place i experienced while visiting DC. Service was superb! Food was top tier. I just.. wow!!

Our experience was truly perfect. My wife and I went in for brunch and everything was perfect. The hosts were quickly and extremely accommodating, we didn't wait a single second and the entire interaction was perfect. Henry was our server and he was easily one of the best we've ever had. He made great conversation, literally read our minds, and took care of everything possible without us having to ask (food, water, drinks, clean-up). The food was absolutely to die for, the brunch menu is a tasting menu so we had a bit of everything and we left completely stuffed. There wasn't a single thing on the menu that I wouldn't recommend, everything was cooked to perfection and a lot of things on the menu had a flavor profile that absolutely blew our minds and have never tried before. Some of the highlight dishes are the Chicken & Waffles (for the mix of flavors and uniqueness), Fruit Cocktail (for the way it was made and the perfect mix of sweet and savory), and the Chilaquiles (because they were made perfectly). This is easily one of the best restaurants in DC and we look forward to all our next visits.

Always love coming here for brunch and Troy’s service is always, always amazing! It’s fast becoming my favorite place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service, ambiance, and prices were right. Drinks could be a little sweeter/tasty though.

Truly one of the best dining experiences. My partner and I have made it tradition to come at least once a year for a birthday celebration and we look forward to it for weeks. This year was no exception and in fact even better thanks to the wonderful service we received from Henry! So attentive with excellent recommendations all the way. Can’t wait to be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came here for my birthday and I had such a great time downstairs in the speakeasy. Bre and Diego and johan Took such great care of me. If I come back, I would definitely ask for any of them to serve me again. The drinks are amazing and so are the oysters.

We went for bottomless brunch. The atmosphere and service were great. Laheera, our waitress, was amazing! She was attentive, personable, and went out of her way to make sure we had what we needed. We like to engage with wait staff whenever we go to restaurants, as we believe that adds to the overall experience. She was excellent. 4 stars for the food choices. There were some really good options and some that were sort of repetitive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Andrew Lopez and Troy were great and made my birthday brunch experience great! The food was good and the customer service was great as well. I would definitely recommend this spot and come back again.

I loved this restaurant! Laheera was a great waitress, she was attentive, friendly, and explained everything to us. The food was great and I plan to be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visited for restaurant week and really enjoyed all of my courses and the cocktails. Given the price point, I expected quicker service. It was clear that there weren’t enough servers for the number of tables they were seating to the point that we finished our drinks and it took easily 20 minutes to order another round. Hoping they hire some more folks soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Empanadas De Wagyu, Corn Empanadas

Bottomless food and drink was fun and delicious. Birria beef tacos and shrimp aguachile were my favorites but our server Troy stole the show with his friendly and excellent service. Cant wait to come back for brunch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our server Troy was amazing! Incredible service, so friendly, and made our experience top-notch. The food was delicious and the bottomless situation was fantastic. Highly recommend. I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Troy was an AMAZING server. He was knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu, and his personality and vibe made the experience a 10/10. I came here to celebrate my birthday and was not disappointed! Will definitely be back and referring friends here as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visited dLena and had the bottomless brunch today. We enjoyed the great, attentive service and delicious dishes. The brunch had a variety of options and the style was small plates, which is great because we were able to try a lot of different dishes. The seasonal fruit cocktail was a perfect starter to stimulate your appetite. The dishes were thoughtfully seasoned and beautifully presented, making the overall experience stand out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5