I had a great time at Lima Twist in Washington, DC, definitely a solid spot for a Friday night out. The vibe was exactly what I was looking for: chill but still lively enough to feel like a night out. They had a DJ playing, and the music was on point, setting a nice mood without making it too overwhelming. One of the highlights for me was the hookah, it was smooth, well-prepared, and lasted a good amount of time. You can tell they take care in making sure it's enjoyable. The bottle service was also a great touch and made the experience feel a bit more elevated and fun for the group. Overall, Lima Twist strikes a really nice balance between relaxed and upbeat. If you're looking for a place in DC with good music, hookah, and a laid-back vibe, this is definitely worth checking out. read more

I recently went to lima twist for a private event. I enjoyed the atmosphere. It is a super cute lounge perfect for a girls night. The drinks were well made. I haven't heard the best reviews about the food so I only ordered the calamari. It was a little rubbery, but it was crispy and I enjoyed the sauce it came with. I did not enjoy the service. The servers did not seem prepared for such a large crowd and continuously brought orders to the wrong table. My friends and I paid and one of the servers (we had several different ones come to our table) accused of us not paying. Although we told her we had already all closed out with someone else, she insisted we didn't and had an attitude. We obviously refused to pay again, but the overall experience was very off putting. The service staff need to be better trained especially to prepare them for busy nights. read more

Lima Twist - Was such a fun event and the lemon drops (pictured in the back) were delicious! - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thought it'd be dancey, but hardly was. The music was pretty good. I liked the runway design and directional facing of the seating. I'd love to host an event here where runway can have use fashion related or something creative. The food wasn't return worthy imo. Sure the lamb was nice and spinach was a nice green pairing. The fish was just okay. It lacked flavor. I enjoyed that the crowd was mixcultured and they'd all give at least a little dance on the floor before sitting or leaving. Very open, very cute, very welcoming space for all. Go, enjoy read more

Lima Twist - Lamb with spinach nice, fish needed more flavor - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered some apps to start and the sliders were really good. Perfect size, great flavor, came out hot. Mimi was amazing -- super attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience better. Can't wait to come back. read more

Lima Twist on a Saturday Afternoon for a Drag Brunch (for a bridal shower). I honestly did not know what to expect and was somewhat dreading it because why are we going to a brunch for 3-hours? The entertainment was for sure off the chain and well, entertaining. Our party of 9 ordered just about everything on the brunch menu (i.e. empanadas, ceviche, salmon caesar salad, chicken caesar salad, french toast, Lima waffles, and lomo saltado) l, including the bottomless mimosas. The wait staff do say that food just comes out as soon as it's made and in no particular order. Our (appetizer) ceviche came out almost 2 hours after we ordered it. The food overall was ok, nothing special/memorable, with the only highlights being the ceviche and french toast. Depending on where they seat you, some spots, you really can't see much, so that's disappointing. Also- the men's bathroom lock broke (so the line to the bathroom was always long) and the women's bathroom was already dirty when they just opened, so, yea. Overall, if you've never been to a Drag Brunch, this one was not bad at all. read more

It has been 27 days and I still have not received my refund that the manager said she would be giving. read more

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The service and ambiance were both great. The food was beyond bland. Even the Mediterranean salad had no taste. I ate some of it because I was hungry but I don't think I would visit again. read more

Lima Twist - Mediterranean salad - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I went to Lima Twist for a Drag Brunch. The experience was amazing! Despite the event being super busy, the service was pretty good. The waiters were attentive and did a great job keeping up with so many people. The restaurant setting was perfect for the drag show. There were couches and comfortable chairs lined on the outside of the restaurant so the performers could perform in the middle of the aisle. There were several food items on the menu that were amazing but some were not good at all. The ceviche, chicken empanadas, and French toast were so good! The seafood in the ceviche was fresh and the citrus juice had the perfect tang. The empanadas were extremely flavorful and the chimichurri was the perfect topping. The french toast was so crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. However, the lomo saltato and the skirt steak salad were so flavorless and needed a lot of seasoning and spices. The drag show itself was so fun and entertaining. The music was deafening though! Bring earplugs! read more

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Best Drag Show in NW DC!! But Mediocre food. Drag show: there were 4-5 drag queens each with their unique personality and twist. Each show was entertaining and they often involved the guests to participate. The only bad thing is that depending on where you're sitting you may not get to see the show FOOD: most of it was terrible. Slow service and just bland tasting. We tried the french toast at the end because we were still hungry and unsatisfied and that was a hit. Don't waste your time on anything else. The lomo saltado was super dry and salty and my friend's steak salad was also bland. The ceviche was good but too small of a portion. The empanadas were good. SERVICE: super slow. Our waiter forgot our multiple orders and didn't check in often enough. We still gave a cash tip and I somehow got charged a double tip via my credit card which I disputed. Would not recommend. You can find a good drag show elsewhere with better food and service. read more

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Lima Twist has so much potential and I hope with time it gets to where it wants to be. I went here for a friend's birthday celebration on Saturday, 1/6/2024. I THINK this is supposed to be part dinner, part lounge, part club with hookah for the grown folks. My friends and I were looking for just that, like where do you go when you are over 35 and don't want a club club, but still interested in a vibe-y place, with food and the option to dance. Open to recommendations! When we entered Lima Twist, we immediately noticed how cute and aesthetically pleasing this spot was, it's pretty spacious and definitely creates a nice ambiance. There were maybe three tables occupied when we arrived, so to say it was dead is an understatement. Our reservation was at 9pm, but when dealing with other people, I should have lied and said the reservation was earlier, half of us arrived at 9pm, the other half arrived around 9:45pm (insert eye roll). Our waitress was very nice and attentive to us. We ordered a round of drinks and got the Jalea Mixta (fried fish, calamari and yucca, it comes with shrimp too, but we asked for no shrimp due to a shellfish allergy) to start, this was very good, especially when dipped in the Peruvian tarter sauce that comes with it. Hookah is available starting at 10pm, so my friends ordered it when the hookah guy arrived. I don't like hookah, so I can't comment, but I thought it was vastly overpriced at $55! We also ordered various entree items, I got the linguini with shrimp, our waitress initially brought me linguini with chicken, but when I brought the error to her attention, she quickly corrected the situation. The dish was fine, it needed salt, but overall it was A-okay. The hubby got the braised short ribs, again he felt it needed more salt, but overall he said it was good. I tried the empanadas and they were delicious! I would certainly try this place again, but I wish there was clarity on what this place is trying to be and also the prices are a little much until the energy is increased at this spot - they need to get folks hooked first. Oh, I forgot to mention I asked our waitress if this place turns into more of a lounge/club scene and she said I believe so, however we left around 12am and Lima was still basically empty. read more

Came for dinner and ended up staying the whole night for the vibe. Food was delicious, we had the lima shrimp, lamb chops and branzino. Service was great and all our requests were met. We stayed after dinner for drinks and hookah. The dj was on point. Really a great place that has everything a night out needs read more

The good: Our server (Barbie?) was great! She was nice and funny and talked to us like we were her girlfriends which was really nice for a girls night out! The food was tasty; although a few of our dishes were HEAVY on the red chili pepper flakes. The bad: Our reservation was for 9:45 pm. We were sat around 9:38. After looking of the menu, apps and hookah, our entrees arrived at around 10:55pm. At 11:04 pm; ELEVEN OH FOUR....a hostess in a zebra jacket told our table that they were going to start flipping tables for bottle service. We all looked at her absolutely dumbfounded because we hadn't even decided what side of our plates we wanted to eat from and she was practically kicking us out. One of my girls who made the reservation stated that she was unaware of this when she made the reservation and that we had just gotten our food. She said "no one told me about that" to which the hostess stated "I'M telling you that." (With a stern look on her face as she's blinking through each word she said to really drive it home) We all did a collective woosah and asked for the manager who apologized after we told her our side of the story and assured us that since we had a reservation and had our table for a 2 hour time limit we still had 45 minutes to eat our food. The manager offered us a free round of shots which was like thanks....but it doesn't dismiss how rude the hostess was. After we had our shots and continued the eat, the hostess walked past our table again and VERY SARCASTICALLY asked us "yall good?" with a thumbs up. At this point we got the rest of our food to go and went to another spot because her attitude completely threw us off. Even if we wanted to stay longer after we finished eating, we wouldn't because of how unwelcome she made us feel. I highly suggest in more training or restructuring of your hostess staff. I'm sure her behavior would've landed very different with a younger crowd to deal with rudeness off the bat. Luckily, all she got from us is a low yelp review and 4 patrons who won't be back. read more

I was excited to see the new and improved Lima..... Came with friends and it was just the perfect space for seeing everyone. B+ food, C drinks, A-atmosphere. read more

The vibe was pretty nice, I loved the live music aspect with the sacaphonist, violinist accompanied by the music playing. I loved the sparkling French 75 drink. But the food lacked for me, I got the double salmon. Which is a torched salmon roll. The torched salmon on top lacked flavor unfortunately, the presentation was really pretty though! read more

Lima Twist - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm going to start with how amazing this secret gem is. I didn't know it was here and I believe it recently just opened. The outside looks like it's going to be popping when the weather breaks. After 9:00pm it turns into a club and I like that. Definitely want to go back for that. The restaurant opens at 5:00. I think they should do a brunch as well and a day party. It's very clean on both inside and outside. Now the service impeccable. I told our server that I wasn't drinking due to dry January and this guy ensured that all my drinks I wanted to order he could make and make them taste like it was liquor but not liquor. I was impressed because I don't like sugary mocktails. All the drinks were made perfectly. Even when I finished my drink and said I was done but my friend still had hers he brung me another one and said don't have my friend drinking alone. I love his attentiveness as well. I had a few problems with my food (we went for my friend bday and restaurant week) my appetizer I had asked for chicken empanadas instead of beef so they were beef. I had to wait a while for them to come back out and they were good. My Branzino had delicious flavors and you could taste the grill as well but my fish wasn't cooked all the way. I was because after they took it back to cook more it came out dry so I was mad. My veggies were spectacular. For the dessert I thought I was getting a strawberry cake and it definitely wasn't that. I know for next time. Overall I give them a 8.5/10. Definitely going back. read more

Lima Twist - My friend and I - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I attended a friend's birthday gathering at this venue, arriving at 11:19. When I asked a waiter to order food, he directed me to the bar, explaining that the table had already closed out their check. I placed my order, and my card was charged at 11:28. Immediately afterward, the lady pictured below (not sure of her position) informed us that we needed to leave. I tried to discuss the situation with her, explaining that I had just arrived and ordered food, but she quickly dismissed my concerns and got security involved. I had no issue with leaving but wanted a refund before doing so. My photo timestamp at the exit was 11:35, confirming my short stay. While I understand if the group was asked to leave, the lack of professionalism from this lady was disappointing, especially as I was unaware of any prior issues. I won't be returning!! If I could give 0 stars, I would! Here's an update to my previous review: I didn't think the experience could get any worse, but it did. Last night, I mentioned the situation on Instagram, making light of it myself, and thought that would be the end of it. However, today, I posted a picture, and a fake account (presumably someone from the establishment) commented with, "Lying ass brokie. Y'all snuck a bottle in the club instead of paying for a bottle at the club and then wanna write a review lying." As I stated in my previous review, I was the last person to arrive and had no knowledge of anything like this happening. For a business to respond like this is truly mind-boggling! read more

Lima Twist - Rude Manager - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here with a group for dinner and the free bachata class and had a good time. The dance class outshined the food. The Dragon roll has gorgeous presentation. There was a variety of starters ordered which included the Mofungo, empanadas. The main complaint was that all of the main entrees were bland and the mofungo was dry and bland. The octopus was enjoyed. My shrimp linguine was bland. The service was fine for our group size, there weren't any issues with ordering or closing out. It was a lounge atmosphere and good sound to hear the dance instructor and music. Overall I would come back to dance but I would eat my main meal beforehand. read more

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This place had a cool vibe, there was a DJ for dinner and it turns into a dancing bar at 11, requires you pay cover if you stay past 11 eating your dinner. Drinks were average as well as the service. Food was pretty good, a bit pricey tho. read more

Lima Twist - Double salmon roll - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I took my cousin's wife for her birthday and we also took her coworker. I purchased the tickets online. We were ablebto find parking less than a block away. Our tickets were scanned and we were seated next to a nice group of patrons. Our section was lit! We had various people looking after us, providing water, menus, etc. Both me and my cousin ordered the shrimp and grits, in addition I added on the fried potatoes, and her coworker ordered the french toast with fruit and the empanadas. The food was just okay. The bottomless mimosas were a hit, but each person at your table have to buy their own mimosa. We were not happy that each of us had to buy out mimosa. Now onto the entertainment- those drag queens brought the house down. Each of them has us dancing and screaming for more!! Bravo!! We will definitely come back. read more

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The staff I interacted with was good and very helpful. Ambiance is very nice, plush lux-like vibe. There's the one star. It went totally downhill from there. Order the calamari which came with shrimp (requested the shrimp be placed on a separate plate since my girlfriend is allergic. She explained to the staff she can not eat shellfish/seafood. She also ordered empanadas and a veggie sushi roll. Food came out rather quickly it was hot but nothing matched. The calamari was topped with pickled red onions totally tasteless, well the onions were good. The batter wasn't seasoned at all. The empanadas were very wet needed more filling. They took the calamari back brought out the sushi roll. My friend grabbed a piece and was like this taste old like fishy. I said maybe the cream cheese is bad I then tasted it and it was CRAB!! We informed the waitress she apologized told the Manager Carlos. He came over and told my girlfriend to drink some CLUB SODA!!! Like WHAT??? A few minutes later she threw up so she left to go get Benadryl took 4 tablets vomited again. The manager brought over two bottles of water and said she need to hydrate. I was flabbergasted by his sheer lack of concern and attention. I heard they just did a whole rebrand, well the rebrand need rebranding because they failed effortlessly. read more

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Okay tap into this one because it's a yes! Let's start with the ambiance because it's to die for. It's so cute in here. Like from the beautiful light fixtures, the cozy benches and velour chairs like it's so cozy. The lighting giving grown and sexy so I'm here for it. Even the bar has cute seating. It's new so get innn Here! I got the steak and it was cooked to order so yes. My friends all enjoyed their food too so that's a win. Crafted cocktails range from $15-20 so not too bad, that's standard. Hookah is available upon request and is gonna run you $75, so be prepared if that's how you feeling. Mirror pics A1. Long Mirror and solid lighting. Hookah does pull. Service is good, servers are attentive and kind. Would definitely come back- good vibes. Oh and the DJ was hitting it! We were vibing the entire night! Would come back for the hits alone! read more

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Review isn't based on food or drinks. Made a reservation here for bottomless Sunday brunch. Bottom line...there isn't a bottomless Sunday brunch option anymore. My friend, Jasmine J., had just been a few weeks prior and experienced it so was perplexed by the switch up. We quickly had to pivot because hearts were set on bottomless everythang. Spot was cute but empty. The server Hector seemed like he was going to be good but we had to dip. Just check beforehand so you know what you are getting into. read more

Lima Twist - False brunch advertising - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The drinks were great though and the service itself from our waiter was amazing. BUT the hookah people (which isn't really the restaurants fault because the hookah is a 3rd party company) but the girl was terrible , they were out of the flavor we wanted so she asked us to choose another which we did and she charged my card a 2nd time for the other flavor, didn't even tell me it was a slight upcharge for that flavor. We were very polite and told her we got charged a 2nd time and she was so rude about it and she went to hand my significant other stuff for the hookah and rudely put it in his hand and drop the other one on the floor and she just walked away. We weren't being rude or anything just didn't want to pay for something we didn't get. We didn't even say anything about the upcharge for the alternative flavor we had to pick since they were out of the one we wanted to begin with. A gentleman from the hookah company came and apologized to us about being billed without being told and he politely voided the first charge. Thank goodness I get notifications of any charged on my cards right away or I wouldn't have notice we were charged twice. The hookah stuff isn't the restaurants fault since it's a 3rd party but I don't know the name of the hookah people to post a review directly to them. The restaurant itself is a nice vibe though, good music, very attentive staff. read more

Lima Twist - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is absolutely gorgeous! Stumbled upon it while looking for an after work drink and they have a really great happy hour lineup! Staff is super great too, came twice because we liked it to so much. Very attentive. While the drinks and atmosphere is super nice, we did try their crab nachos which were not very good unfortunately. The cheese was melted too long and the crab did not taste great. The staff let us know that one night they had tango night, and on the weekends a DJ with dancing. Would highly recommend for drinks and fun! read more

Lima Twist - Crab nachos - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Lima Twist is an incredible spot! The food is fresh, flavorful, and full of authentic South American flair. The cocktails are creative and delicious, and the presentation is always impressive. The staff are friendly, professional, and make every visit enjoyable. The atmosphere is vibrant and stylish, perfect for a fun night out with friends or a special occasion. Highly recommend Lima Twist! read more

Love going to Lima Twist. The vibe is always great and chill. The manager goes above and beyond to make herself available to welcome and speak to guests even if it's just to see how you are doing. Whether you want to be chill or catch a good fun vibe, It's always a good time here. read more

Food was delicious. Came here for a brunch event. For it to be packed food came out at a decent time. Mimosa was delicious in order to do unlimited mimosas the whole table has to order read more

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Per usual, went to go see my girl Jas at the bar.. she never disappoints! I'll always come to lima to see her, she has great customer service and her drinks are always on point. Thank you jas! read more

Jas is top-tier! Quick, skilled, and knows how to keep the energy up. Drinks are always on point, and her service is unmatched. If you want a bartender who knows what she's doing, ask for Jas--you won't regret it! #DC#NY read more

Mariah provided amazing service. I'll be coming back to Lima. Great ambiance on Thursday night. read more

So Lima with a twist is the old K street Lounge....the remodeled now Lima with a Twist has potential but it's not a restaurant I would want to venture back to. Too many better restaurant dining places to venture in DC...for what you're spending here- you might as well opt for some where else...trust me...this place is NOT the hype... The restaurant/lounge itself clean, beautiful- gorgeous decor and lighting. The food-the most important part of one's dining experience...BLAND! We were so disappointed. I ordered a the skirt steak...with the creamed spinach and mashed potatoes...When my order was served I was given regular sautéed spinach and my steak was not prepared to my liking...when my steak was finally brought back out to me- the chef completely forgot to season the meat. I mean it was so flavorless I couldn't understand it. Even the chimichurri sauce that it came with I felt like it was just a cup of olive oil...no cilantro, adobo, goya seasonings...or even salt and pepper. Maybe some good ol season salt?!!! But nothing... I needed A1 sauce or something to give it some flavor. My hunnie ordered the same except he opted for a side of fries and he pretty much felt the same way. We dined with friends and everyone else was disappointed as well ;((( I was disappointed to hear even the empanadas my girlfriend ordered she didn't like them either ;(((( The highlight of my meal was the salad. Smh...so it's safe to say we definitely won't be venturing back here. Good luck Limas!!! Hopefully you'll get the TWIST and get it together!! read more

I had some difficulty booking my table through OpenTable--possibly due to my party size--so I reached out to the venue via their Instagram page (@limatwistdc). To my surprise, I was greeted promptly and provided with menus and live videos of the venue. The stunning look of the space sold me immediately! The person managing their social media even booked my table for me and sent a confirmation, which I really appreciated. The experience at the venue was even better than the pictures! We initially sat at the bar while waiting for the rest of our party, and the older gentleman behind the bar crafted some of the best drinks I've ever had--you can tell he's a seasoned bartender. As the night progressed, the venue transitioned to bottle service with minimums, but we were still welcome to stay and enjoy the atmosphere. The servers were incredibly friendly and moved quickly, making sure everything ran smoothly. They also surprised me with a birthday dessert and a fun light show, which absolutely made my day! Overall, this place is a 10/10. I'll definitely be back! read more

Love this place! They recently revamped the menu, food is good! Personally would go for bites and the night party but great vibe and good service! I met one of the managers out and every time I go... she makes sure me and my friends are good. read more

Man, first time experiencing drag brunch and Henry, our server was amazing. Had such a great time. Will be back! read more

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I visited this restaurant today, the food was good and the decor was super cute. It's apparent they are new because they had a sun bartender with no wine opener, he may have been a waiter; staff was trying food (nothing wrong with this at all), and there weren't many customers. There was a dj playing great throwback music. One issue we had was that a chicken empanada was ordered but we received beef, my friend doesn't consume beef. It was remade and taken off the bill so we didn't make a big deal out of this. Also, please note, a 20% gratuity charge was added to the bill. I'm sure things will be even better once they've been in business for a while, this place has potential! read more

Service was great, we saw this place off of Tiktoc and it didn't disappoint. Patricia and Danny were great as well. Thank you for such a wonderful evening. read more

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I've passed by this spot several times on the way to other K street locations and finally decided to try dinner here. Restaurant by day lounge by night its a gorgeous venue, spacious, with ample intimate tables and a long bar. The cuisine is Peruvian-based as the menu features appetizers ranging from empanadas and mofongo to ceviche and grilled octopus. The entrees include birria tacos, grilled brochettes, grilled lamb chops, and grilled whole branzino with food items ranging from $10-$42. The service at the bar was really good the bartender was cordial and attentive but after being seated at my table, service got a little interesting with our server mainly because it felt like at a certain point me and my guests were being rushed out from the table upon completing our dinner once we declined on the dessert options. As for the food I ordered chicken empanadas and the Lomo Saltado (essentially a version of beef stir fry). The appetizer came out quickly but my entree took quite awhile however it ended up being worth it. The chicken empanadas were pretty good flaky and nicely seasoned, and the lomo saltado was delicious, the beef was flavorful and extremely tender. The dining experience overall was solid, while service could have been a bit better the food itself I had no real complaints about. read more

Lima Twist - Lomo Saltado - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The kitchen was closed once I found a seat, but my server DANIEL managed to get me an order of delicious California Rolls. Service was A-1. The vibe was amazing. I recommend a reservation. read more

Lima Twist - Hookah was Excellent - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here as a large party of 9 to celebrate a friend's birthday dinner. Parking is super limited. If you're driving here, it's valet parking for $25. Otherwise you're better off finding street or garage parking and walking a couple of blocks. The service was subpar for a restaurant that's supposed to be upscale. Our server was in training and he had issues with the kiosk running slow. Instead of asking for another server for help or even taking our orders on paper, he took out his frustration on us when we tried to order our food and drinks. It was super unprofessional and it left a bad taste in our mouths for the rest of the night. We also had to get his attention multiple times to refill our waters. The manager saw the lack of professionalism with this waiter so him and another waitress took over for him the rest of the night. They made sure our orders were correct and we got what we needed. They even tried to make up for it by offering my friend free shots. We really appreciated that. The food itself was decent but nothing to write home to. We got empanadas and ceviche for appetizers and it was okay, not the best we've had. I ordered the Lomo Saltado as an entrée and the beef was so chewy it was almost inedible. Overall, it seems like the restaurant needs to train their waitstaff better. I don't think I would return since the price point for the service and quality of the food we got matched, especially since there are better options around the area. read more

Lima Twist - Lomo Saltado - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I already did a a review before and forgot to write another about my experience when we went back again in August. We were looking for our favorite queen but she wasn't there that day. However, I like the fact that they had a different cast. Those drag queens know how to entertain. I can't remember what I ordered to eat but I think it was chicken and waffles. You can't really go wrong with that selection. It really didn't matter because we were there for the entertainment and their strong drinks. Other drag brunches in DC are amateurs compared to this one held at Lima Twist. I kid you not, those queens will have you feeling like you're at a concert. Since they have different cast, we will visit again next year. It's so much fun! read more

Lima Twist - Drag brunch in DC at Lima Twist for a birthday party. - Lounges Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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