El Secreto De Rosita

Reviews

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  Sean Santiago

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Had never tried Peruvian food before but this place had excellent dishes. The dinner was wonderfully flavored and the drinks were excellent! Bartender was very attentive without rushing. And the atmosphere was very cool, the decor giving a very Peruvian feel and live music keeping a good vibe in the air. Great spot, will definitely come back when I’m DC again!
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  Denise Ovalle

  Nov 28, 2025
  5.0
  El lugar es espectacular, inmediatamente uno se siente en casa, el concepto familiar y cultural es muy encantador. La ubicación se encuentra en el corazón de DuPont y es segurísimo para turistas. Además de regalarnos la magia y encanto de la gastronomía Peruana, también se introduce un menú autentico de comida Palestina. El café Palestino, Nabiha, esta abierto durante el día y ofrece un menú de cena en la noche. Honestamente es lo más cool y auténtico que hay en Washington DC. Además de ofrecer un menú exquisito, ofrecen un mercado donde los artesanos donan una porción de sus ganancias a Gaza. Más que nada recomiendo probar el lugar, simplemente porque se siente como una familia, hay ternura y atención
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  Ricarrdo Spencer

  Nov 7, 2025
  5.0
  Really enjoyed my whole experience here! Staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming from the very start. The vibe of the place makes you want to stay and hang out for awhile. I had the lomo saltado, absolutely loved it. Very much worth the visit. Also had the pisco with cardamom, super smooth and definitely would order again. Orange walnut cake made in-house, highly recommend. This is definitely not just a dinner restaurant. Lots of great events and offerings from several different cultures. Supports Palestinian and Sudanese causes, huge green flag. Looking forward to visiting regularly, so many reasons to come back! Also recommend checking out Nabiha cafe next door.
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  Michael Tawney

  Nov 4, 2025
  5.0
  Food is great. Interior gorgeous. Get a reservation if going on the weekend.
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  SuJin Choi

  Nov 1, 2025
  4.0
  Went out for a Halloween date night. I was the parking queen this evening and found a street spot almost immediately! Street parking on U street can fill up fast, so I highly recommend taking public transit or arriving early if you can. A stylish spot with great ambiance, perfect for a date night, special occasion, or a lively dinner with friends. They recently changed their menu, so a heads-up if you you are checking Google or Yelp photos for dishes, look at the most recent ones since some older items may no longer be available like gnocchi lomo saltado. :( Service was friendly and attentive, but even though we were the only table dining at the time, the food took quite a while to come out. So make sure to pay for at least two hours of parking! Portions are very generous, and while prices are on the higher side, you do get what you pay for. We started with the Jalea Mixta, an assorted deep-fried seafood platter with pickled red onion salsa and garlic aioli. It reminded me of calamari with extra seafood, tangy and flavorful. For my entree, I ordered he Arroz con Mariscos, a creamy, cheesy seafood risotto like dish served in a sizzling cast-iron skillet that kept the dish hot the entire meal -- amazing! Hubby got the Frijoles con Seco, slow-braised beef in cilantro sauce with Peruvian beans and rice. He enjoyed it, though the beef was a bit dry for my taste.

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