dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval

476 K St NW Suite D, Washington
(202) 560-5999

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Wagyu Steak and Fixings for Fajitas
Bone Marrow & Tuna Chicharron
Smoked Chocolate Fondant
Wagyu Steak a La Piedra
Lamb Shank Birria Style
Maryland Crab Guacamole
Skirt Steak a La Piedra
Mil Hojas de Panqueque
Tomahawk - Serves Two
Wagyu Tartare Tostada

Menu

Featured items
Camarón
breaded prawn / jicama tortilla / chili powder / pickled onion ( contains gluten / contains shellsh )
Guacamole
avocado / tomato / onion / cilantro / lime
Birria Barbacoa
dLeña Burger
7oz prime ground beef / bacon jam / chimichurri / chipotle aioli / pretzel bun / oaxaca cheese / arugula / fries
Broccolini
grilled / smoked chili / olive oil / sea salt ( Vegan )
Ensalada De Kale
baby kale, pomegranate, honeycrisp apple, agave roasted yams, cherry tomato, agave almonds, smoked blue cheese, orange balsamic vinaigrette ( vegetarian / contains nuts / contains dairy )
Mil Hojas De Panqueque
creamy corn cake / hibiscus-mezcal sauce / agave almond / vanilla ice cream. ( contains gluten / contains dairy / vegetarian )
Maryland Crab Guacamole
smoked jumbo crab, sundried chili salsa macha, old bay mayo, scallions, tlayuda chips (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Corn Empanadas
yellow sweet corn / ají amarillo / manchego cheese / chimichurri ( contains dairy / vegetarian / contains gluten )
Medio Pollo al Carbon
grilled half chicken / guajillo achiote marinade / criolla sauce / grilled broccolini ( contains shellsh / contains gluten)
Enchiladas
shrimp / maryland blue crab / creamy guajillo sauce / crema fresca / fresh salad ( contains shellsh / contains dairy / contains gluten )
Grilled Avocado
grilled corn pico de gallo / chimichurri ( Vegan )
14 oz. 30 Day Dry Aged Boneless Ribeye
herb garlic butter / chimichurri / charred lemon / shishito ( contains dairy )
Coliflor A La Lena
charred caulifower / chimichurri / red pipian (vegan / contains peanuts)
Habanero Pepita Salsa
pepita / charred tomato / habanero tlayuda tortilla chip ( contains gluten / contains shellsh )

Lunch - Appetizers
Corn Empanadas
yellow sweet corn / ají amarillo / manchego cheese / chimichurri ( contains dairy / vegetarian / contains gluten )
Ceviche Amarillo
hamachi / yellow aguachile / ají amarillo / mango / orange
Maryland Crab Guacamole
smoked jumbo crab, sundried chili salsa macha, old bay mayo, scallions, tlayuda chips (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Guacamole
avocado / tomato / onion / cilantro / lime
Habanero Pepita Salsa
pepita / charred tomato / habanero tlayuda tortilla chip ( contains gluten / contains shellsh )

Lunch - Soup & Salad
Ensalada De Kale
baby kale, pomegranate, honeycrisp apple, agave roasted yams, cherry tomato, agave almonds, smoked blue cheese, orange balsamic vinaigrette ( vegetarian / contains nuts / contains dairy )
A La Leña Tortilla Soup
tomato / tortilla / panela / avocado crispy tortilla strips (vegetarian, contains dairy)
Grilled Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce / croutons / pickled veggies / spicy pepitas / cotija cheese (contains dairy)

Lunch - Tacos
Birria Barbacoa
Camarón
breaded prawn / jicama tortilla / chili powder / pickled onion ( contains gluten / contains shellsh )

Lunch - Entrées
dLeña Burger
7oz prime ground beef / bacon jam / chimichurri / chipotle aioli / pretzel bun / oaxaca cheese / arugula / fries
Enchiladas
shrimp / maryland blue crab / creamy guajillo sauce / crema fresca / fresh salad ( contains shellsh / contains dairy / contains gluten )
Medio Pollo al Carbon
grilled half chicken / guajillo achiote marinade / criolla sauce / grilled broccolini ( contains shellsh / contains gluten)
14 oz. 30 Day Dry Aged Boneless Ribeye
herb garlic butter / chimichurri / charred lemon / shishito ( contains dairy )
Coliflor A La Lena
charred caulifower / chimichurri / red pipian (vegan / contains peanuts)
Skirt Steak a la Piedra
fajita peppers / molcajete sauce / crema fresca / guacamole / tortillas (contains dairy)
Zarandeado
salmon / cole slaw / charred marinade / grilled half avocado / corn salsa ( contains shellsh )

Lunch - Sides
Broccolini
grilled / smoked chili / olive oil / sea salt ( Vegan )
Grilled Avocado
grilled corn pico de gallo / chimichurri ( Vegan )

Lunch - Dessert
Mil Hojas De Panqueque
creamy corn cake / hibiscus-mezcal sauce / agave almond / vanilla ice cream. ( contains gluten / contains dairy / vegetarian )

Lunch - Drinks
Green Juice
Agua Fresca
Horchata

Featured items
Short Rib
chili de árbol peanut sauce / arugula / salsa cruda / four tortilla ( contains gluten / contains peanuts )
Empanadas de Wagyu
beef tenderloin, truffle cheese, oyster sauce, guajillo chili (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Guacamole
avocado / tomato / onion / cilantro / lime
Camarón
breaded prawn / jicama tortilla / chili powder / pickled onion ( contains gluten / contains shellsh )
Pulpo al Pastor
adobo octopus, onion, cilantro, grilled pineapple, salsa verde (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Ensalada De Kale
baby kale, pomegranate, honeycrisp apple, agave roasted yams, cherry tomato, agave almonds, smoked blue cheese, orange balsamic vinaigrette ( vegetarian / contains nuts / contains dairy )
Medio Pollo al Carbon
grilled half chicken / guajillo achiote marinade / criolla sauce / grilled broccolini ( contains shellsh / contains gluten)
Mil Hojas De Panqueque
creamy corn cake / hibiscus-mezcal sauce / agave almond / vanilla ice cream. ( contains gluten / contains dairy / vegetarian )
Maryland Crab Guacamole
smoked jumbo crab, sundried chili salsa macha, old bay mayo, scallions, tlayuda chips (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Corn Empanadas
yellow sweet corn / ají amarillo / manchego cheese / chimichurri ( contains dairy / vegetarian / contains gluten )
Enchiladas
shrimp / maryland blue crab / creamy guajillo sauce / crema fresca / fresh salad ( contains shellsh / contains dairy / contains gluten )
Lamb Shank Birria Style
salsa verde cruda, smoked root vegetables pickled red onions, blue corn tortillas (contains gluten)
Wagyu Steak A La Piedra
fajita pepper mix / molcajeteada sauce / guacamole / corn tortilla / crema fresca
Camarónes a la Diabla
jumbo prawns / smoked chili marinade / creamy chipotle sauce / grilled spring onion (contains shellsh)
14 oz. 30 Day Dry Aged Boneless Ribeye
herb garlic butter / chimichurri / charred lemon / shishito ( contains dairy )
Pork Belly
chipotle glaze / peanut red pipian sauce / greens / varieties of pickled vegetable ( contains peanuts )
Ensalada De Queso Burrata
heirloom tomato / burrata cheese / pepita pesto extra virgin olive oil / lavender balsamic glaze / compressed grilled watermelon ( contains dairy )
Short Rib Al Carbon
smoked short rib / bibb lettuce / tres salsas / varieties of pickled vegetable

Para la Mesa
Corn Empanadas
yellow sweet corn / ají amarillo / manchego cheese / chimichurri ( contains dairy / vegetarian / contains gluten )
Guacamole
avocado / tomato / onion / cilantro / lime
Empanadas de Wagyu
beef tenderloin, truffle cheese, oyster sauce, guajillo chili (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Habanero Pepita Salsa
pepita / charred tomato / habanero tlayuda tortilla chip ( contains gluten / contains shellsh )
Maryland Crab Guacamole
smoked jumbo crab, sundried chili salsa macha, old bay mayo, scallions, tlayuda chips (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Pork Belly
chipotle glaze / peanut red pipian sauce / greens / varieties of pickled vegetable ( contains peanuts )
Tuna Guacamole
(G,S) sushi grade tuna - chile de árbol salsa-macha jicama salad - chipotle mayo - charred tostada
Ostiones a la Leña
half dozen grilled oysters - chipotle mignonette smoked bacon jam

Ensalada y Sopa
Ensalada De Queso Burrata
heirloom tomato / burrata cheese / pepita pesto extra virgin olive oil / lavender balsamic glaze / compressed grilled watermelon ( contains dairy )
A la Leña Tortilla Soup
tomato, tortilla, panela cheese, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, crema fresca (contains dairy, vegetarian)
Ensalada De Kale
baby kale, pomegranate, honeycrisp apple, agave roasted yams, cherry tomato, agave almonds, smoked blue cheese, orange balsamic vinaigrette ( vegetarian / contains nuts / contains dairy )
Sopa de Cangrejo
(D,G,S) chesapeake bay smoked crab - squash - roasted corn - crema fresca - apple agave relish - sage

Tacos
Short Rib
chili de árbol peanut sauce / arugula / salsa cruda / four tortilla ( contains gluten / contains peanuts )
Pulpo al Pastor
adobo octopus, onion, cilantro, grilled pineapple, salsa verde (contains shellfish, contains gluten)
Camarón
breaded prawn / jicama tortilla / chili powder / pickled onion ( contains gluten / contains shellsh )
Birria de Hongos
(D,V) grilled cheese - braised guajillo - mushroom - bean purée - cilantro - pickled shallot

Dleña Wood Burning Grill
Medio Pollo al Carbon
grilled half chicken / guajillo achiote marinade / criolla sauce / grilled broccolini ( contains shellsh / contains gluten)
14 oz. 30 Day Dry Aged Boneless Ribeye
herb garlic butter / chimichurri / charred lemon / shishito ( contains dairy )
Tomahawk - Serves Two -
mez cal flambéed / bone marrow butter / choice of two sides ( contains dairy )

Especiales dLeña
Lamb Shank Birria Style
salsa verde cruda, smoked root vegetables pickled red onions, blue corn tortillas (contains gluten)
Enchiladas
shrimp / maryland blue crab / creamy guajillo sauce / crema fresca / fresh salad ( contains shellsh / contains dairy / contains gluten )
Short Rib Al Carbon
smoked short rib / bibb lettuce / tres salsas / varieties of pickled vegetable
Wagyu Steak A La Piedra
fajita pepper mix / molcajeteada sauce / guacamole / corn tortilla / crema fresca
Camarónes a la Diabla
jumbo prawns / smoked chili marinade / creamy chipotle sauce / grilled spring onion (contains shellsh)
Coliflor A La Lena
charred caulifower / chimichurri / red pipian (vegan / contains peanuts)
Zarandeado
salmon / cole slaw / charred marinade / grilled half avocado / corn salsa ( contains shellsh )

Más
Papa Al Horno
firewood oven baked potato / wood-oven roasted / crispy pork belly / ají amarillo tartar / chive
Broccolini
grilled / smoked chili / olive oil / sea salt ( Vegan )
Grilled Avocado
grilled corn pico de gallo / chimichurri ( Vegan )
Zanahorias Al Carbon
(N,VG) roasted heirloom carrot - pistu chimichurri - cashew tofu aioli - pepita

Postre
Mil Hojas De Panqueque
creamy corn cake / hibiscus-mezcal sauce / agave almond / vanilla ice cream. ( contains gluten / contains dairy / vegetarian )
Smoked Chocolate Fondant
(D,G,N) cream fraîche ice cream - pink mole - brittle seeds

Margaritas
Mercado Margarita
serrano-infused blanco tequila / passion fruit / agave / lime / hibiscus-rosemary foam
Tamarindo Margarita
Casa Margarita
blanco tequila / agave / lime

Bebidas
Mexican Old Fashioned
sierra norte yellow corn whiskey / aromatic bitters / orange bitters / cherry wood smoke
Eso!
del maguey puebla mezcal / tomatillo / epazote / cucumber / grapefruit soda / peppercorn tincture / verde cruda / chili
Casual Encounter
sierra norte yellow corn mexican whiskey / carpano antica / cocchi americano / cherry wood smoke
La Sandia Alta
blanco tequila / aloe / watermelon / sugar / lemon
Guava Me Please?
a gritona reposado cristalino / guava / brown sugar-honey / lemon

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Recent Reviews

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.
November 2025
DLeña came highly recommended from a friend and it definitely didn’t disappoint! Sat in the downstairs lounge area which was so cute and intimate and the live music was amazing! The space was a little tighter at some of the tables and you wanna get there before the crowds so you can have your pick of seating. Bar available too. Staff were friendly, gave great food recommendations, and were checking in often. Everything we ordered off the menu (Maryland crab guacamole, bone...
November 2025
The food...WOW. Absolutely delicious. I was hoping for a quieter and more intimate vibe but nonetheless there is not to complain when the food is immaculate and the service was exceptional.
November 2025

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dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval

476 K St NW Suite D, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 560-5999