El Rinconcito Cafe is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

1. El Rinconcito Cafe

8.6
1129 11th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 66 tips and reviews

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine: We recommend: Cheese and black-bean pupusas; yuca, fried and topped with pork and a vinegary slaw; carne desilada, a platter of shredded beef, avocado, rice, and beans.

Vincent M.Vincent Macaluso: Nachos so good you'll slap your mamacita.

Stirling D.Stirling Demby: This place is a hidden gem. Driven by it many times and finally decided to stop in. Smells incredible. The quesadilla is awesome.

Tortilla Cafe is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

2. Tortilla Cafe

8.0
210 7th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 63 tips and reviews

Maximum B.Maximum Burger: Quick, great prices and terrific customer service. Get the pork and cheese pupusas

Tracy R.Tracy Russo: Get the pupusa platter! It's the best $6 meal in Washington!

Scott E.Scott Eichinger: HORCHATA!!! So good. Try not chugging it down.

Restaurant Judy is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

3. Restaurant Judy

7.7
2212 14th St NW (btwn Florida Ave & W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · U-Street · 19 tips and reviews

Thomas M.Thomas McNulty: Queso dip is a must! White cheese dip with jalapeños laced throughout. Bonus for the Burrito Azteca which is smothered in the Queso. You can’t go wrong here. Grab a Suprema Cerveza and enjoy your day!

Summaila A.Summaila Anwar: Amazing amazing food! Papuas are to die for, the sweet corn tamales and salmon plate are out of this world! Super nice owners, family run. Must go!

RheanneRheanne: Best food ever and Judy is awesome. Get the beef tacos and plantains yummmmmm

El Rinconcito Cafe II is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

4. El Rinconcito Cafe II

7.3
1326 Park Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 29 tips and reviews

Lindsay H.Lindsay Hughes: So good and very veggie friendly. Soooo good.

YussiYussi: The pupusas are delicious.

Angus M.Angus Magoo: Some goods friends stopped coming here because they saw a roach on the wall. Every restaurant in DC deals with these - right? Like this tip if you think they should come back.

San Antonio Bar & Grill is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

5. San Antonio Bar & Grill

7.3
3908 12th Street NE (Randolph Street), Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Brookland · 42 tips and reviews

Victoria P.Victoria Perrone: The mega margaritas are to die for along with the nachos. Regular nachos are enough for two people. Karaoke on Thursdays is the best!

Morgan T.Morgan Thomas: Daily happy hour from 3-8 which includes mega margaritas and cheap appetizers. Read more.

Amber C.Amber C: The Strawberry Margarita is refreshing! Add a shot of Tres Generaciones!

El Tamarindo is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

6. El Tamarindo

7.5
1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 55 tips and reviews

Tracy S.Tracy Spetka: The best pupusas outside of El Salvador. Get pork and cheese (revuelta) and ask them to add loroco. An horchata to drink and you're set.

Jose R.Jose Romero: White people sure do love this place!

NicolleNicolle: The a la carte pupusas are yummy and cheap!

Imperfecto is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

7. Imperfecto

7.0
1124 23rd St NW, Washington, D.C.
Latin American Restaurant · West End · 2 tips and reviews

JackJack: The prawns were perfect… but the tagliolini was imperfecto 🍝 👎

JackJack: the tagliolini was imperfecto

District Rico is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

8. District Rico

8.6
91 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Peruvian Restaurant · NoMa · 9 tips and reviews

Ian G.Ian Grubman: Delicious lunch. Large portions. Really liked the pollo saltado.

Arsalan H.Arsalan Hashemi: The portions are huge. You will get a decent and affordable meal ordering 1/4 chicken

Simon L.Simon Link: Unbelievably nice burritos! 😍

Mi Cuba Cafe is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

9. Mi Cuba Cafe

8.9
1424 Park Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Cuban Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 41 tips and reviews

Víctor S.Víctor Sánchez: Try the Cuban Sandwich, Cheese y Guayaba Empanadas & Flan! Traditional Cuban food made with love. Great music, good energy and good people.

Kayla G.Kayla Gail: A wonderful family restaurant. Large portions, delicious food, fantastic prices! Chicken and steak had excellent flavors. Staff very friendly. Best plantains in the area!

Best Cuban food I've had in DC this far-plantains were sweet & crispy on the edges and they have great, strong cafe con leche! Even a fresh juicer! Awesome place.

Lauriol Plaza is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

10. Lauriol Plaza

8.3
1835 18th St NW (at T St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 264 tips and reviews

Jonathan G.Jonathan Gayle: Good service + good food = happy customer!

Mike W.Mike Wilkinson: The strawberry swirl margaritas are the best.

person n.person no one: The gay cafeteria with Yale as the mayor. Can't beat that.

Mariscos 1133 is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

11. Mariscos 1133

7.9
1133 11th St NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 2 tips and reviews

BobbyBobby: Get the birria tacos and Churrasco

Ron B.Ron Brown: Time To Get My Eat On

La Cosecha is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

12. La Cosecha

8.0
1280 4th St NE, Washington, D.C.
Market · Ivy City · 2 tips and reviews

Maggie M.Maggie MacG: The service at the bar here is very good and the spicy margarita will not disappoint.

Rachel L.Rachel L: Limited menu. But some cool Latin American bites

Gloria's Pupuseria is one of The 13 Best Latin American Restaurants in Washington.

13. Gloria's Pupuseria

7.5
3411 14th St Nw, Washington, D.C.
Salvadoran Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Mr. W.Mr. Wonderful: This is equivalent to down home cooking for the Latin Community! The soups are the best in the DC area hands down!

Lacey C.Lacey Capps: When you hear the lady in the back slapping together pupusas & tortillas by hand, you get 2 orders! Best carne asada & cheese pupusa in DC! Bring cash & grab a seat. Food is super fresh; service good.

Ben R.Ben R: Pupusa revuelta: $2 and delicious.