Dominican Restaurants near Washington, DC

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I didn’t realize the restaurant was about to close when we arrived—only 20 minutes before closing time. Despite that, the staff welcomed us warmly and still decided to serve us without hesitation. They made everything fresh, and the service was excellent from start to finish. You could tell they genuinely cared about giving us a good experience, even while getting ready to clean up for the night. Very satisfied and grateful for their hospitality—definitely coming back!“

“la carne guisada está mortal 😋“

“I Was Craving Some Real, Home-Cooked Food Like Rice, Beans, Just Something Filling & Comforting. Luckily, I Found This Spot On Yelp… And Wow, This Place Is A True Hidden Gem 💎. I Feel Blessed & Grateful That I Came Across It.

This Is Authentic Dominican Food Made By True Dominicans, And You Can Taste The Love In Every Bite. It Really Brings A Piece Of The Island 🏝️ Right Here To Maryland Just Minutes From DC 🇩🇴.

Parking Is Limited, But There Are A Few Spaces Directly In Front Of The Restaurant.

The Space Is Small & Intimate, But Very Welcoming. It’s Only Been About A Year Since They Opened, But It Feels Like A Place That’s Been Around Much Longer Because Of The Love And Energy Inside.

The Customer Service Here Is Top Tier!! 🌟

It’s Owned By A Husband & Wife “The Medinas” They Are Truly Special. So Warm, So Kind, & So Genuine. They Make You Feel Like You’re Being Welcomed Into Their Home For A Meal. 🥘

The Service Is Full Of Love & Care, You Can Feel Their Passion In Everything They Do. That Alone Would Bring Me Back… And Then The Food Just Seals The Deal Even More.

WHITE RICE 🍚, RED BEANS 🫘, AVOCADO 🥑 & GRILLED SALMON 🍣 {Build Your Own Meal} 🍽️
EVERYTHING About This Plate Was Perfect!!!!! 😍
The Rice 🍚 Was Cooked Just Right With The Perfect Amount Of Salt. The Red Beans 🫘 Were Rich, Flavorful, & Surprisingly Had No Meat, Which I Loved. *So Many Places Add Pork, But Here They Automatically Cater To Different Dietary Preferences Without Sacrificing Flavor.*
The Grilled Salmon Was Cooked Exactly How I Requested, Honestly Even Better Than I Expected. The Attention To Detail Was Impressive.
And Of Course, The Avocado 🥑 Brought Everything Together For That Perfect Final Touch, I Left So Full & Satisfied.

EXTRA SIDES:
TOSTONES WITH GARLIC 🧄
Double-Fried, Flattened Plantains Lightly Salted And Topped With Garlic Oil (I Requested This And They Delivered). So Good & Perfect With The Rice & Beans.

FRIED PLANTAINS 🍌
Made Exactly How I Like Them, Sweet, Perfectly Fried, & Not Overly Sweet.

CHEESE EMPANADA 🥟🧀
OMG 😍 The Cheese Pull Was Insane. Crispy Outside, Loaded With Cheese Inside, They Did Not Skimp At All, So Delicious.

MALTA 🥤
I Had To Get A Malta, A Traditional Dominican Drink That Paired Perfectly With My Meal. Sweet, Rich, & So Satisfying.

I Had To Try As Much I Could To See What I Would Like & Everything Was Amazing. I Was Overwhelmed Yet Beyond Satisfied. Literally Everything They Make Is Delicious. 🤤

Super Reasonable Prices With Plenty Of Options. Some Food Is Ready Buffet-Style While Other Items Are Made To Order. You Can Dine In Or Take Out But I Highly Recommend Sitting Down & Enjoying The Full Experience If There’s Available Seats.

This Place Is Something Special. Authentic Dominican Flavors, Amazing Hospitality, & Food Made With Real Love.💕

I’m Definitely Going To Be A Regular Here As Much As I Can. I Truly Hope They Get The Recognition They Deserve Because This Place Is Truly A GEM 💎.“

“Hoy estará abierto solo comidas para llevar gracias por su compresión. Curzi’s is only serving carry-out“

“The chicharron with tostones was great! The tostones were hot and perfectly salty. The chicharron was fried really well and had a nice crunch. They give you a decent portion of food for an affordable price. The woman who took my order was very nice and let me practice my broken Spanish with her while I ordered my food. I can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu!“

“Food was good and the people are alway friendly and down to earth. Love it here“

“I had a great experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice.

Our waitress, Laura from Colombia, provided exceptional service. She was very friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect during our visit. It’s always nice to be served by someone who truly cares about the customers.“

“La comida está deliciosa. El servicio muy amable, ah y recomiendo el mofongo de chicharrón, el pollo guisado, todo servido con una ensalada deliciosa. Y un jugo de chinola con hielo muy refrescante. Todo con buena música de fondo merengue y bachata! Felicitaciones y seguro que volveremos con amigos y familia! Quisqueya si que es bella!“