Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

4.5
903 reviews

About

Mexican Restaurant

Location

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC
20003, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
903 reviews
5 stars
687
4 stars
105
3 stars
48
2 stars
25
1 star
38

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the food as delicious, with standout dishes like branzino, tacos, and guacamole receiving high marks.

Service

Service quality varied; while many highlighted attentive and friendly staff, several reviews noted slow service and issues with order accuracy.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance was frequently described as beautiful and inviting, making it a great spot for dining and socializing.

Pricing

Several customers felt the prices were high relative to portion sizes and food quality, leading to mixed feelings about value.

Brunch Experience

Brunch service received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the offerings while others experienced slow service and dissatisfaction with food quality.
  • DW
    Dan Weissman
    Nov 16, 2025
    1.0
    Avoid this place for takeout. Full stop. It takes far too long for a simple takeout order, the front of house is either nonexistent or clueless, the food is super expensive, and the portions are tiny. Is it good? Yeah, sure. Their salsas and guacamole are excellent, but you also pay at minimum $8 for a side of anything. One could easily believe they are actively discouraging takeout business. But given that that place is a ghost town whenever I walk in, they need all the business they can get. I want to support this place as it used to be a good local hang. But you can get better and cheaper elsewhere.
  • LK
    Lawrence Korejko
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Elegant dining at its finest. The atmosphere is inviting. My wife had the Taco's while I enjoyed the enchiladas
  • ZH
    Zoleiry Hernandez
    Nov 11, 2025
    4.0
    Great drinks and service! Greatly appreciate the all day happy hour for federal workers. Food is very mid and overpriced for what they have.
  • SB
    sarah burinsky
    Nov 9, 2025
    2.0
    Great location. Nothing to call home to or bring a large group. The Taquitos had no flavor and needed salsa and were dry inside. When we asked for salsa it was an up charge. Service was slow and we weren’t even asked if we wanted a second round of drinks. We would have if they came back in a reasonable amount of time. The curry mussels were yummy with the blue cornbread.
  • YL
    Yuval Lev
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

What are the regular opening hours for Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria?

Paraiso is open Monday to Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does Paraiso offer delivery and in-store pickup services?

Yes, Paraiso offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.