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A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico. We serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, margaritas, ceviches, along with tequila and mezcal flights. Best Mexican restaurant in the area. We have a great selection of beers to choose from, including local craft beers and Mexican favorites. Come and enjoy!
Rustic-chic locale highlighting tacos & other Mexican staples, plus tequila & mezcal flights.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 544-4368
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Reservations: paraisotaqueria.comtripleseat.comopentable.com
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Reviews
CandaceSays
I realized I never carried my original review over here from Yelp. Better late than never, right? I’ve been back since my initial visit, and I’m still very pleased with the service and everything they offer. It’s been great to see this place continue to thrive.
Original Review from 2020
Okay, so first of all, am I the only lush who went straight for the premixed cocktails instead of the empanadas? Only me? Alright, thought so lol.
Upon entering, I was welcomed by Victor. This fantastic human behind the bar greeted me warmly and helped me navigate the shop. He explained what they had to offer and answered all of my usual “all in your business” questions with smiles and laughs. He also shared that they had only opened six months prior. To me, that was awesome, because anyone brave enough to open a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic is the GOAT.
I ended up ordering a cup of coffee, an apricot oatmeal cookie, a pineapple empanada, and two premixed cocktails: Bel Va, Dear (yes, that is how it’s spelled lol) and El Diablo. Everything was surprisingly delicious, except the coffee. Unfortunately, it wasn’t my favorite and felt a bit watered down and milky.
I should also mention that the space is divided into two areas. The entry is set up as a cafe and higher-end spirit market, offering everything from a standard cup of coffee to a really tasty El Diablo premixed cocktail. The restaurant area serves an amazing Mexican brunch along with colorful, vibrant dishes.
Overall, my experience was great, and I knew I’d be back for brunch. Clearly, that prediction aged well.
… moreOriginal Review from 2020
Okay, so first of all, am I the only lush who went straight for the premixed cocktails instead of the empanadas? Only me? Alright, thought so lol.
Upon entering, I was welcomed by Victor. This fantastic human behind the bar greeted me warmly and helped me navigate the shop. He explained what they had to offer and answered all of my usual “all in your business” questions with smiles and laughs. He also shared that they had only opened six months prior. To me, that was awesome, because anyone brave enough to open a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic is the GOAT.
I ended up ordering a cup of coffee, an apricot oatmeal cookie, a pineapple empanada, and two premixed cocktails: Bel Va, Dear (yes, that is how it’s spelled lol) and El Diablo. Everything was surprisingly delicious, except the coffee. Unfortunately, it wasn’t my favorite and felt a bit watered down and milky.
I should also mention that the space is divided into two areas. The entry is set up as a cafe and higher-end spirit market, offering everything from a standard cup of coffee to a really tasty El Diablo premixed cocktail. The restaurant area serves an amazing Mexican brunch along with colorful, vibrant dishes.
Overall, my experience was great, and I knew I’d be back for brunch. Clearly, that prediction aged well.
Yuval Lev
Excellent food, great atmosphere! We tried a bunch of different things as a table and we had a great time for a friend’s birthday. I can highly recommend the short rib w/ mole verde, yucca fries, plantains, and tres leches cake! The sangria is one of the best drinks I’ve ever had – bar none! Getting a pitcher for the crew is a total move All the food had a full flavor profile that was really noticeable – you can tell it’s top quality.
… moreJohn Bueno
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Nice location. We had totopos, tacos (chicken, beef, and fish), and burrito. Everything was great (probably the best burrito ever). Although totopos were kind of pricey for what you get, the three salsas were awesome. Highly recommended
… moreJen Sword
We went to eat brunch at paraiso on a Sunday morning and everything about it was superb. Food was delicious and so thoughtful, the plato fuertes down to the salsitas. Ambiance was also thoughtful with the abundance of cempasuchiles decorating the walls and tables. Restaurant was clean, comfortable,and staff were nice. Would recommend for brunch
… moreShaevon J
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but what happened at Paraiso – Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria was unacceptable and needs to be shared. I’ve been a loyal customer for years—dining in more than ten times and ordering through DoorDash countless times. My friends and family have supported this restaurant regularly, which makes this experience even more disappointing.
During my most recent visit, I took my leftover tacos home. When I went to finish them, I bit into a metal bolt hidden inside one of the tacos. The impact cracked the side of my tooth, causing immediate pain and leaving me with a significant dental injury. I now have a substantial dental bill as a direct result of this, which is incredibly frustrating and stressful especially considering it came from something as simple as eating dinner. I will be attaching photos for anyone who wants to see exactly what I found.
While accidents can happen, the way the restaurant handled the situation is what truly shocked me. It took several days for them to respond to my email, and when they finally did, there was no apology, no concern for my wellbeing, and no responsibility taken. Instead, they denied any possibility that this could have happened in their kitchen something I would never fabricate.
As someone who has supported this restaurant many times, the lack of care and accountability was extremely hurtful. Beyond my personal injury, this incident raises serious concerns about food safety, cleanliness, and quality control.
I’m sharing my experience so others can be aware and cautious. A metal bolt should never be in anyone’s meal, and no customer should have to deal with physical injury or expensive dental work because of it. Until the owners take responsibility and make real improvements, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.
… moreDuring my most recent visit, I took my leftover tacos home. When I went to finish them, I bit into a metal bolt hidden inside one of the tacos. The impact cracked the side of my tooth, causing immediate pain and leaving me with a significant dental injury. I now have a substantial dental bill as a direct result of this, which is incredibly frustrating and stressful especially considering it came from something as simple as eating dinner. I will be attaching photos for anyone who wants to see exactly what I found.
While accidents can happen, the way the restaurant handled the situation is what truly shocked me. It took several days for them to respond to my email, and when they finally did, there was no apology, no concern for my wellbeing, and no responsibility taken. Instead, they denied any possibility that this could have happened in their kitchen something I would never fabricate.
As someone who has supported this restaurant many times, the lack of care and accountability was extremely hurtful. Beyond my personal injury, this incident raises serious concerns about food safety, cleanliness, and quality control.
I’m sharing my experience so others can be aware and cautious. A metal bolt should never be in anyone’s meal, and no customer should have to deal with physical injury or expensive dental work because of it. Until the owners take responsibility and make real improvements, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.
Edward
Their guacamole for sure is one of the uniquely delightful ones I’ve ever had. Staff were extremely professional and courteous. I lost my phone and they were very willing to assist me. One employee allowed me to sign into their iPhone to find my device. So much appreciated.
Parking can be a bit difficult to find.
… moreParking can be a bit difficult to find.
Tommy Tang
We had awesome experience first time trying this place. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Ans the drinks were great, they have absolutely great selections of Mezcal. We love their special Guacamole with chili mango. The NY strip steak was delicious with their peppers corn sauce. We also tried their seasonal special dessert- Spanish Style Tiramisu. The presentation was very fun. The restaurant has very big dining area and modern interior design. I gave one star for all of their plants.l, they are real and beautiful.
… moreAlex Pliskin
My wife and I had our wedding anniversary at the restaurant and I can’t recommend the place more. The food was delicious, each and every dish and we ordered A LOT. The duck confit is a must! And the tres leches for desert. I would also recommend coming without the car because the cocktails are sooo good!
The service was amazing! The atmosphere was very fun and unique. Highly recommended and we will definitely come back!!
… moreThe service was amazing! The atmosphere was very fun and unique. Highly recommended and we will definitely come back!!
Juan Rondon
We showed up as a large party (8) on a Sunday night, we were attended immediately and Jorge (the waiter) was attentive, sharp and clear when giving us instructions and taking notes on our dishes. My kids had the quesadillas and let me tell you, quite a generous portion and full of flavor (they both had the chicken ones) the tacos come in sets of 3, they can be combined on the different selections they offer. My fish tacos with Chipotle aioli were delicious, I had some Yucca frita that came with the same aioli, crisp and they melted like butter in your mouth. I also had the shrimp wonton, the chili sauce in which they came in was a great complement to it, soft and the noodles were chewy and bouncy, made an agradable side dish for an already delicious entree. Overall, with great atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service, would recommend this place, definitely coming back soon.
… moreRob Link
Food was good but the portions seemed small for the package price. Drinks were way too small.
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