Suggestions for Latin American Restaurant near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Washingtonian Magazine • October 21, 2011We recommend: Cheese and black-bean pupusas; yuca, fried and topped with pork and a vinegary slaw; carne desilada, a platter of shredded beef, avocado, rice, and beans.

Ian G. • September 2, 2016Delicious lunch. Large portions. Really liked the pollo saltado.

Bobby • May 29, 2022Get the birria tacos and Churrasco

Irena P. • October 8, 2018Espresso and chai latte both were very good!

Maggie M. • March 26, 2023The service at the bar here is very good and the spicy margarita will not disappoint.

Diana B. • April 8, 2018Tasty grain, greens, and protein bowls. The pork with the kale slaw was absolutely delicious. Also nicely on the smaller side.

Maximum B. • October 14, 2016Quick, great prices and terrific customer service. Get the pork and cheese pupusas

Jonathan G. • October 2, 2013Good service + good food = happy customer!

Thomas M. • November 3, 2017Queso dip is a must! White cheese dip with jalapeños laced throughout. Bonus for the Burrito Azteca which is smothered in the Queso. You can’t go wrong here. Grab a Suprema Cerveza and enjoy your day!

Jack • November 18, 2021The prawns were perfect… but the tagliolini was imperfecto 🍝 👎

Tracy S. • March 28, 2014The best pupusas outside of El Salvador. Get pork and cheese (revuelta) and ask them to add loroco. An horchata to drink and you're set.

Kate 🍸 E. • January 14, 2011Make sure to try the Lean Green Mojito made with VeeV Acai Spirit! So refreshing and lower in calories...

JK • August 16, 2021Try Chupe de camarón, with Pacific wild shrimp, fresh cheese, choclo, rice, potato, and poached egg & Pulpo al olivo rosita yimura and botija olive-mayo, plus avocado

Michael H. • April 4, 2010My new favorite place. Great food. Awesome service. Nice patio.

Kimmie O. • May 2, 2022Try their meat lovers flight to sample mini arepas for $10. You choose between carne mechada, pollo mechado, reina pepiada o pernil. Try their chicha de arroz as well!

Andrew D. • January 4, 2020Service is pretty terrible. Took far longer to get a drink than it should have. Staff acted like they were COMPLETELY swamped, but bar was almost empty.

Isa L. • March 16, 2023Amazing filet mignon anticucho & the best papas huancainas I’ve had in DC

Foodie M. • August 15, 2012Like others have said, enjoy the salad bar but save room for meat. Excellent food and top notch service. One of DC's best.

Franco F. • October 4, 2010Great ambiance, food, and service. The Bacan is one of the smartest veg dishes in the DC, the Cafe Cubano is legit and the bay leaf in my frijoles blew my mind! They got so many things right!

BP E. • July 8, 2010Stick to Salvadoran fare, and you'll be very happy. The pupusas are fantastic. Open late too.

Priscilla R. • February 20, 2013Limo saltado! Delish! Such nice people here and the the Salchipapa is a great treat - how can you go wrong with hot dogs and fries with sauces 2 and 3. Yummy!

Sree B. • July 22, 201714th Street finally gets a peruvian chicken place and its delicious! Dry rub, spices and sauces are on point. Delicious yuca fries too. Tip: order dessert with your entree - takes a while to prepare.