Just an overall unpleasant experience unfortunately. My friends and I came around 6pm on a Saturday and were quickly seated. The restaurant was pretty crowded and remained so throughout the evening. Our server rarely checked on us, requiring us to track him down multiple times. He also kept encouraging me to drink, which I think was done in a very friendly way but made me uncomfortable. The food was a disappointment. I ordered the salmon relleno, which had a tiny portion of salmon with mushy skin, underwhelming crab, and stale rice. The calamari was far too expensive for the quality and quantity. And the enchiladas were just off--bad flavors, bland, not well prepared. The flan was weirdly crusty as well. I won't come back here, and I hope future patrons have a better night than we did! read more

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I've been going here a looooooong loooooooong time and it's always been great. They start you off with homemade chips and salsa. The chips were amazing but the salsa was mediocre. I got the steak and chicken fajitas, their specialty, and they were amazing. Steak was cooked perfectly and the chicken was not over cooked. The tortillas that came with it were homemade like the chips and very very good. Everything with the dish was pretty good overall. Their margarita was also very good, I got a strawberry lime one. You could taste that they actually put tequila in it but balanced it out with their flavoring. The "vibe" was ok, nothing special. Felt like an old Cuban restaurant with a tiny modern take. I rather it pick one or the other. Service was great, if you spoke Spanish. Ok if you don't. For me it was great, everyone was super nice and helpful and cared for their customers. All in all it was a great experience, only downfalls for me were their salsa and ambiance. 8/10. read more

Lauriol Plaza's swirling ceiling fans and margarita-fueled patio make it a DC staple. The fajitas arrive sizzling with tender meat, though the queso lacks depth. Service is brisk (sometimes too brisk)--ideal for group dinners. Pro Tip: Snag a rooftop table at sunset for killer city views. Verdict: A crowd-pleaser with atmosphere to spare, but not for purists. read more

Lauriol Plaza, is a classic/authentic DC Mexican restaurant and I love absolutely this place! It's multi-story with outdoor dining. Very lively and upbeat establishment great for celebratory, happy hour and date night. They have friendly waitstaff, great food and fast service. Highly recommend it!! Make sure to check their website out for daily drink specials. This visit I went on a Thursday so happy hour was wine. Lauriol, is known to have the best late night happy hour! Sunday-Thursday 9pm-11pm and Friday-Saturday 10pm-12am. read more

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Food was very good. Service was ok. Ordered salmon and shrimp entree and it came out very salty the salmon. The waiter took it back and gave us a complimentary margarita for the inconvenience. Then the second salmon came and it was raw and uncooked in the middle...the waiter rolled his eyes and apologized again and took it away. Finally the third entree came back and it was cooked perfectly. The waiter did take that entree off our menu however to have back to back dishes be bad was disappointing. My cousin had gone here for over 10 years and never had a problem and loved the food. I'm hoping it was just a rare thing.. it def affected my first time experience. The ambiance was nice. read more

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Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. This Cuban restaurant is definitely a place to try for a delicious Cuban meal. The atmosphere inside can be casual or upscale. The tables are decked out with white linen table cloths, and matching napkins - and very nice presentation. We ordered the crab and shrimp quesadilla and calamari as appetizers. The shrimp inside the quesadilla could have used a bit more flavor but it was still good & cheesy. The calamari was crispy and turned out well. I had Salmon Campeche. (Grilled salmon topped with shrimp and avocado in a Madeira wine sauce. Served with rice, black beans and plantains. (The rice & beans ẁere served in a separate container but I added everything to one plate for convenience!) We also ordered a pitcher of strawberry lime swirl margaritas!! They offered several flavors, but the strawberry lime was a winner. This two level gem is definitely worth a visit. There is also a large outside patio in the front. I plan to return to try other options. They also offer Happy Hour!! read more

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I've been coming to lauriol for at least 20 years. Last nights experience was abysmal. It wasn't as busy as usual but it was Sunday afternoon so it can be mixed. The greeter was not pleasant. She walked so fast and dropped the menus and walked away with us trailing behind. 15 minutes later the greeter came back, did not greet us again and asked what we wanted to drink. She bought the chips and salsa and drinks. We asked for a few minutes to place our order. 30 minutes I have to grab her to take our order and a refill of chips. A lot of time passes- our drinks are empty and still no chips. I get up again and request the manager to 2 other servers. The server starts to help us but never bought the manager when I asked her a 2nd time. The secondary waitress brings the drink refill but she got it wrong. The greeter/waitress also ignored our request for a manager. The manager NEVER came. The way dc restaurants are shutting down, lauriol could be next if this is their new standard. read more

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I always enjoy stopping through Lauriol Plaza for their a drink and a bite to eat! They have a variety of drink options- the sangria and frozen margaritas being my favorite. When the weather is beautiful, the outdoor seating option is nice and the service is always great! read more

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Amazing service! The food was delicious particularly the lemonade. This establishment make sure it's customers are treated right and are happy. Highly recommend for the exquisite service, quality of food, and atmosphere! read more

Good happy hour specials for margaritas. They were like $6. There was a group of 10 of us celebrating a friend. Service was friendly but a bit too unattentive. I had to track the waiter down for refills. My glass was empty way too much for a happy hour. The frozen mango margarita I had was bland...1/10. The lime margarita was decent. Food wasn't bad...I hand the brisket queso taco. I've had waay better Mexican. You come here for the drink specials and location. I've been a couple times, nothing to write home about at all! Try it once and then find somewhere else to frequent. read more

Great food and service, and love the patio vibes. Unfortunately it started raining pretty heavily the evening I went and the patio got cleaned out, but I imagine the patio is a great spot for people watching while enjoying dinner. The mixed fajita platter was great and I loved the ceviche. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

Wanted to celebrate an award a friend received so landed at this spot based upon recommendation from our hotel front desk. It was a great referral! Location was accessible with indoor and outdoor seating options. There is upstairs and downstairs seating areas. Service was friendly and ambience was fun. Menu is full of delicious options and the price is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. The chips and salsa provided before your meal is a great appetizer with drinks! Fair is fair come check this place out for some delicious food! read more

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We went to Lauriol Plaza for brunch this Sunday, December 14th. Wow, we tried their super special Eggs Benedict accompanied by some refreshing mimosas. The service was very friendly read more

Everything was great they should just stick to what it says in the menu. For mother's day we got 3 order same in the menu says 4 shrimp and they just put 3 shrimp for the 3 orders. Service was great so nice and polite. Ambiance was great too. The only problem i had was that but the food was delicious read more

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First impressions! What! I arrived without a reservation for lunch and I was seated right away. Kindest hostess. I'm still waiting for my party but I was quickly attended. Chips and salsa were at the table in moments and the salsa was warm. That makes the flavors pop!! Theirs a small crowd of customers. Conversation is low key, bright natural sunlight, calm atmosphere. My server is Ustenatu and she has the biggest smile on her face. Loving this place so far. I ordered guacamole while I wait. It arrived within minutes freshly made. read more

Lauriol Plaza - My fresh guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a way to spend a beautiful Friday night. Mexican margaritas and good weather. And good food, haven't been here in a long time. The service was okay that's why I gave it a 3 out of 5. We places our food order. And it took over 30 minutes to get our food. There were people that came after us and ordered and got their food before us. We had to flag down our waitress for her to say I'm checking on your food now. It was a bit disturbing that she didn't do that before and just kind of notice that we were sitting there for a long time. Waiting patiently. Not sure what happened in the kitchen. The food finally came out hot and good. read more

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I ordered the branzino at Lauriol Plaza and was completely ripped off. My friend received a perfectly sized fish, but mine was pathetically small--barely an appetizer portion! When I politely pointed out the massive difference to our waitress, she was incredibly rude and dismissive. I asked for them to simply swap it out for a normal-sized fish, but they outright refused, stating it was "impossible" to make another one. The manager was no better; totally unaccommodating and seemed not to care about customer satisfaction at all. His best offer after making a huge fuss was a measly 10% off. Seriously? For serving half a meal and providing the worst service imaginable? I then asked for a different dish salmon and crab meat and it took them 1 hr and there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. Avoid this place unless you enjoy being treated poorly and potentially eating the shrimp-sized version of an adult entree. Absolutely terrible experience. One star is generous. read more

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I flew across country and was starving after I landed. Some colleagues from the DC area said they knew the perfect spot for dinner, they were not lying. This place has it all; great location, delicious food, awesome customer service and an interesting story. We entered, the dark wood wall panels, medium light and moderate noise was fitting. We were seated and started with cocktails, our full table, everyone (10) ordered various margaritas. I had the classic and the coconut, both were very good. After finishing the first glass, we all ordered pitchers for the table. For appetizers, we ordered guacamole, calamari, gambas al ajillo (sautéed shrimp with olive oil, wine, garlic and chile) and my favorite crudo cerviche (lime juice, ginger, peppers garlic with corn and sweet potatoes). So delicious, I couldn't stop eating it. For the entree I enjoyed one of the specials, the Mar Y Tierra. Filet, grilled shrimp, mixed vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo and potatoes. I was good and full at this point and needed a box but had room for dessert. We all shared the Tres Leches cake. Damn! This was the goodness. A perfect way to end the evening. The food was so good, one of my coworkers asked to meet the Chef and he came out to briefly chat with us. What an awesome experience, all around. read more

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Mexican food is my comfort food. Sit me down in front of an eye pleasing plate piled high with delicious food and I am a happy man. It's such a simple construction of food with so many depths of flavor that if you complain, your palette is too juvenile. If you can't enjoy some flavor, Mexican food is not for you. I came here with a large group of people and they were accommodating to our party. We were basically up against the partition that separated that bar and restaurant. Tables all the way to the window from the main aisle. We all scooted in and sat down, it was a little bit of a tight fit, but we made it work. It was beyond noisy in here, but we were able to convey what we wanted to our severs for drinks. While drinks were being prepared, chips galore showed up to the table. We had an array of dipping going on. Some with their salsa, some with their queso, some with the guacamole. This could have easily spoiled my dinner and refraining was hard to do for me. Then, I was saved for a bit, my drink showed up. I went with a frozen lime margarita. My water glass got skipped when they filled them all up. This margarita was the perfect pairing with all the spice I was intaking. When it came time to order, I went with the Chicken Enchiladas. This is two corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and then topped with chile ancho sauce and melted cheese. Lettuce and tomato sat to the side, but I also added rice and fried beans. I love when a plate looks pretty, but plays sloppy when eating. I don't mind things falling apart, I mean I do sometimes too. In the end, you got this delicious mess in front of you. Mix it all together with the beans, rice, lettuce, tomato and you got yourself a whole new meal. I was so full after downing this that I felt pleasantly sleepy. I'm making myself writing this out right now and might head that way after work. read more

Best Tex Mex I have had in DC! The margaritas are delicious and they allow dogs on theWill be back.

I don't care how bad mexican food is on the east coast, give me margaritas and chips here and im golden - the endless, bottomless, never ending, omnipresent chips at this restaurant fill a deep void in me. they are literally constantly refilling the basket with freshly made, warm, thin, crispy, salty chip. they are so fresh they literally glisten like they have a 10 step skin care routine - every single server is so nice and happy, they don't care if you stay for years or only consume one margarita. it's so rare and refreshing. maybe has to do with the cheesecake factory size of this restaurant but whatever they get points for this behavior - the drink menu is vast, lots of daily specials, and somehow the cheapest thing on the menu are the pitchers of frozen margaritas, and yes, there are flavor options - we went with the swirl (duh) and this one JUG lowkey had me blushing. so delicious and sweet ofc but there was absolutely a hefty pour in that colorful baby read more

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Went here for lunch yesterday with my friends. I've actually been here before but was not impressed with the food last time. I initially did not want to come but had nowhere else to go. This time, it was pretty okay. The food was very filling, but it lacked seasoning (salt). I'm not someone who likes super salty food, but nothing I ate had any seasoning except my rice & maybe my fish tacos. We did the lunch special. My friends ordered the quesadillas and brisket tacos. They each seemed to like their dishes. I got the fish tacos, which come with rice, some guacamole/pico de glallo & black beans The guacamole was very pricey, but I loved the texture. My friends & I had to add more salt & lime juice ( I had the same issue last time I was there). The fish tacos were pretty okay. It had way more toppings than actual fish, which had more breading than fish. The sauce that came with it was trying to scream for flavor, but it unfortunately did not stand out. The chips & salsa for the table were also interesting. The chips break as soon as you dip it in guacamole and salsa. The salsa was very runny and hot in temperature (not spice). Overall, I will say the food is filling. If they would actually season their food & change a few things around (like the salsa being hot in temperature & runny), I'd frequent the restaurant more often. It's pretty much meh to me. They seem to have some good deals throughout the week. I am aware it's a popular spot in DC, but it's not really for me. The service/wait staff was pretty friendly, and the ambiance was rather interesting. There is notably large painting inside with a winter/Christmas theme. I don't understand the back history of that. There are also various pictures on the wall. read more

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Great place for big groups, kids meals, and parking, all of which are not easy to come by in the city. Lauriol Plaza is easily a favorite. Chips are good, dishes are good, and overall experience is quality. Service is always great! read more

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Large Mexican restaurant and was super busy on a Friday night. Sangria was very refreshing. Complimentary chips and salsa were super fresh. Entrees had big portions. Steak had a lot of flavor. read more

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March 2024. Came for a birthday dinner. Definitely make reservations!!! Food: A lot of choices. The chips and salsa are AWESOME. I filled up on this a little too much. I got the special ceviche and beef fajitas and shared with my friend. Between that and the chips, I was full!! Everything was quite tasty and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this place. Ambiance: THREE levels! Great for groups. They are BUSY. The bottom two levels are more romantic and candle-lit feel. There were couples, high school student groups, birthday bashes - it was a lively atmosphere. Bathrooms are on the FIRST level, so if you're on the third like I was - I just made sure to use it before and after. Service: they did pretty good considering our big party on a Saturday night during Cherry Blossom season. A few order mix ups and bill mix up but again, considering the busyness and the size of party, they were quick to fix things. I'd come back here again! Those chips and salsa.... I'm telling you guys... surprised me. In fact, writing about it is making me wish I had some to eat right now. read more

Been eating and drinking here for over 20 years. Not many places maintain consistency like Lauriol Plaza. We eat here at least every other week. The food is outstanding. The homemade tortilla chips come out warm from the oven. Crab and shrimp quesadilla, the seafood enchilada and the branzino/dorado are what we love. The sangrita (frozen sangria margarita) is my drink of choice. All of this is served by one of the most attentive servers, Christine. If she doesn't have a table available in her area when we arrive, we wait until she does. We love the outside seating when the weather is good but there are 3 levels of indoor seating available as well, including a rooftop. Looking forward to another 20 years!! read more

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Beautiful interior, staff were very pleasant and quick. Food was not bad, some dishes definitely better than others. Lomo saltado was good but mostly pepper flavor. The lime flavor for the Patron margarita tasted very cheap, but their mojito was excellent. read more

As far as margaritas go, Lauriol Plaza has really yummy ones! We tried the frozen strawberry lime margarita half pitcher, and it was perfect for three people. Overall, the ambience was a bit fancier than made sense for the quality of the food, which was not incredibly tasty and overpriced - especially for being within happy hour times. I got two shrimp tacos which had little flavor and little shrimp! A rip-off, in my opinion. The service, though, was very good. We enjoyed our time there and were not rushed at all! Overall, I would come back for the margs and sit outside in the summer months, but wouldn't dine in. read more

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Parking wasn't bad, but I might have gotten lucky. Worst case scenario, you park a 4-5 minute walk away. Was sat immediately. The place is HUGE. Don't think that it's not worth going if you don't have a reservation. By huge, I mean 3 expansive floors, an outdoor seating area, and an indoor rooftop deck. I sat with a friend at the table furthest from the rooftop entrance. Cool view of the strip outside, and close to the bar. The food and drinks came out alarmingly fast. I had the crab and shrimp quesadilla, which quite literally came out in 4-5 minutes. The quesadilla had a good meat to cheese ratio (40:60) and was portioned well. It wasn't soggy, which a lot of quesadillas have problems with, and paired well with the tomatoes, jalapeños and guacamole that came on the side. 10/10 The chips and salsa that came on the house were standard. The chips could use seasoning, and the salsa was the watery type, which isn't my favorite. 5/10 The strawberry daiquiri was delicious- light, flavorful and fresh. 10/10 The lemonade (with lime added) receives the same regards. Fresh, the right amount of tartness and sweetness. 10/10 My friend's review stats: Quesadilla- 8/10 Margarita on the rocks- 10/10 Chips and warm salsa- 9/10 Service was efficient. read more

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This will always bring back fond college memories for me. It's been around for years and it's unlimited chips and salsa, good margs and outdoor seating. read more

The overall service just needs to be better. The food was mediocre, the tamales were undercooked and I just didn't have the best experience here. Do not recommend. read more

Service here was very friendly. I was starving and greatly appreciated the chips n salsa. We dined upstairs and it's very cute. So many things sounded good on the menu but I opted for the lobster quesadilla. It was good but I wish it had rice and beans. I think parking was $5 or so for valet. I didn't try any of the drinks but they sounded good. read more

Lauriol Plaza - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was terrible Front bring me here raving that it was great. It's better than uncle Julio's skirt steak Latin flavor, pork chunks had a terrible texture guacamole needed seasoning. Queso was like water don't come here. read more

The atmosphere is super pleasant, the food and drinks are really good, to share as a couple and family, the service is very good and of quality, totally recommended... read more

This spot offers some great food and also has a huge amount of seating from outside to indoors, also roof top. I love the frozen margarita which packs a punch but it's sometime-ish. I usually go with whatever is on the specials or just look for the pork belly. The service is pretty quick and it's so much waiters around one of them are bond to see you. They have an extensive menu so choose wisely or choose as much as you want. A good spot for Mexican food check them out. read more

I've been coming here since the 99 and the 2000. And they have been very consistent with the taste and quality of their food. However, since the pandemic, it's been all over the place. For instance, The Tijuana used to come with 3 large, butterflied shrimp, and now it's 3 medium-ish sized shrimp and the beef is bland now. The salsa used to be the best in the city, and now there's no telling which flavor salsa you're going to get. Not to mention, that the seasoning has been lacking on several of their entrees. The newer servers aren't as good as 3 remaining servers that's been there for at least 20 years. They mess up your order, and are very slow to check on you. The only thing that's been consistent and never fails are the margaritas! Thank goodness! The 3 stars are for the margaritas. PS. @lauriolplaza - Bring back the old recipes and quality. read more

Sunday Funday with husbae lol Definitely a win in DC! We started with freshly made tortilla chips with queso. Ordered the pitcher of swirl margaritas frozen. I had the carne asada fajitas!! Everything about that dish was delicious, I started out eating the tortilla rice and beans together and ended up just eating them 1 by 1!! I was such a happy fat girl lol Hubby had the branzini 100/10 cooked to perfection and the sauce they give you is wonderfully complimenting. Food was mouthwatering and the margarita was perfect! Service was good a bit slow. Loved looking at the decor and the huge window 360 view of the city. Priced good for what we had. Even got a bag of chips to go! read more

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There are no words on how this can be improved other than EVERYTHING. Not one thing came out as ordered and the food was bland. I could have gotten more flavor from a fast food restaurant. The service was fast but never got my beverage ordered even after twice reminding the server. Maybe it was a bad night but I do not recommend. read more

Had a great experience--our server, David F., was fantastic! His recommendations were spot on, the food came out perfectly timed, and the drinks were both delicious and strong. Couldn't have asked for better service. Will definitely be back! read more

I haven't been here in years, however the esthetic and quality of the food hasn't changed. The food is good Tex-mex with reasonable prices. The brisket tacos were also very flavorful. read more

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