Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

Name: Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria
Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, District of Columbia, 20003, US
Telephone: (202) 544-4368
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.60

Restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cafeteria, Mexican restaurant, Taco restaurant, Wine store

Location: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC 20003, United States
Located in: 1101 Penn
Phone: (202) 544-4368
Price: $$

Opening hours

Sunday: 10:30 am-9:30 pm
Monday: 8:30 am-9:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-9:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-9:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-10:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-10:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am-10:30 pm

Breakfast

Sunday: 10:30 am-4 pm
Monday: 8:30-11 am
Tuesday: 8:30-11 am
Wednesday: 8:30-11 am
Thursday: 8:30-11 am
Friday: 8:30-11 am
Saturday: 10:30 am-4 pm

Food & drink

Vibe

Guacamole

French toast

Seafood

Carpaccio

Margarita

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Reviews

Truthfully we came in with low expectations, but was quickly changed by the staff working there.
Kay welcomed us with a warm smile and down to earth recommendations of dishes she likes.
Our sever Rafael was top notch, with his own recommendations and his down to earth personality.
The drinks on point, for now living in Arizona for years this feels like over there.

Owner response

We are so grateful for your kind words.
Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community.

I have visited this restaurant several times, but my most recent visit on April 10th was lacking.
I ordered the Sopes Mar & Tierra, El Fancy Margherita, Crab Tostada, and 1 Glass of Maurico Lorco Malbec.
I gave no thought to it, but when the Malbec was brought to me, it was already poured and not in a single serve carafe like everyone else around me, ordering single servings of wine. The crab Tostada had very tiny bites of crab I had to look for, and it was extremely cold and tasteless.
The El Fancy Margherita tasted like pure sour lemons. Each time I order my drinks and Raphael is not the bartender, the drinks DO NOT taste the same.
PLEASE hire consistent bartenders and cooks. When you spend $75 on 2 drinks and 2 appetizers, you expect a bit more, especially during peak hours.

Owner response

Hello, thank you for your feedback.
We regret that you did not fully enjoy our fare.
I would like to make this up to you, please send me an email to hola@paraisotaqueria.com.

This is - get on your knees to say your prayers of gratitude - kind of food.
Some of the best Mexican food I have had, and I’ve lived in Central America and traveled to Mexico frequently.
They captured the flavors, while offering beautiful presentation in a friendly and lively environment.
Gabriel was our server and he made the experience wonderful.
We literally licked our plates clean.
If you are considering a Mexican restaurant in DC, THIS IS IT.
I’ll say it again - THIS IS IT.
The drinks were on point.
If you like spicy, order the Habenero salsa.

Owner response

Dear Caralee, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review.
We are thrilled that you loved your experience.
We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day.
So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again!