Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
El Tamarindo
100Pearl PointsFlorida Avenue Latin Counter
About El Tamarindo
El Tamarindo operates 10 AM to midnight (2 AM weekends) in Logan Circle, offering walk-in breakfast, lunch, late dinner without reservations. The extended hours and flexible format make it a practical fallback for early brunch, weekday lunch, or post-bar meals when higher-profile D.C. dining rooms are fully booked.
El Tamarindo in Washington, D.C. has verified daily hours starting at 10 AM: Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 AM. The verified dress code is casual.
Beyond hours and dress code, available verified details are limited. Specific claims about menu, pricing, reservations, service format, chef, awards, seating, or takeout and delivery are not confirmed here, so plan to verify those directly with the venue before making detailed plans.
Daily Opening Time and Unverified Brunch Details
El Tamarindo opens at 10 AM daily, which may be useful for diners looking for an earlier start in Washington, D.C. No verified brunch format, menu, reservation policy, or group-seating policy is available here. If you are comparing plans, The Imperial or Lauriol Plaza may be worth checking directly for their own availability and service details.
How It Fits the Washington, D.C. Dining Tier
Compared with other Washington, D.C. options, El Tamarindo’s clearest verified details are its casual dress code and late Friday and Saturday closing time. Cana and Regent Thai Cuisine are other venues diners may compare, but specific differences in cuisine, format, price, or booking policy are not verified here.
The lack of verified pricing, menu detail, or chef attribution means this guide should be used primarily for basic planning rather than as a full dining review. For visitors exploring Washington, D.C.'s restaurant landscape, El Tamarindo is best evaluated by its confirmed schedule and casual dress code, then checked directly for current menu, availability, service details.
Getting there: Washington, D.C.; confirm current service details directly with the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at El Tamarindo?
No verified menu or cuisine details are available here. Ask the staff for current recommendations when you contact or visit the restaurant.
How far ahead should I book El Tamarindo?
No verified reservation policy is available here. El Tamarindo’s confirmed hours are 10 AM to 12 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 10 AM to 2 AM Friday and Saturday. check the venue's official channels to ask about booking or walk-in availability.
What should a first-timer know about El Tamarindo?
El Tamarindo is in Washington, D.C. has a casual dress code, stays open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. Menu, pricing, seating, service-format details are not verified here, so confirm those directly before you go.
What are alternatives to El Tamarindo in Washington, D.C.?
Other Washington, D.C. venues diners may compare include Jack Rose Dining Saloon, Cana, Lauriol Plaza, Regent Thai Cuisine, The Imperial. Check each venue directly for current hours, menus, pricing, booking details.
Is lunch or dinner better at El Tamarindo?
El Tamarindo is verified as open from 10 AM daily, with closing at 12 AM most nights and 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. No verified lunch, dinner, or late-night menu details are available here, so choose a time based on the confirmed hours and confirm the current offering directly.
Is El Tamarindo good for a special occasion?
The verified dress code is casual. No verified details are available here about reservations, private dining, pricing, awards, or atmosphere, so check the venue's official channels if you are planning a special occasion.
Location
1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Washington DC, United States
Compare El Tamarindo
| Venue | Cuisine | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| El Tamarindo | Easy | |
| Jack Rose Dining Saloon | Unknown | |
| The Imperial | American | Unknown |
| Regent Thai Cuisine | Unknown | |
| Lauriol Plaza | Unknown | |
| Cana | Unknown |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- Jack Rose Dining Saloon, Notable alternative
- The Imperial, American, $$$
- Regent Thai Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Lauriol Plaza, Notable alternative
- Cana, Notable alternative
Among Logan Circle dining options, El Tamarindo occupies the most flexible tier, no reservations, extended hours, a walk-in policy that contrasts sharply with The Imperial's advance-booking requirement and higher price point. Jack Rose Dining Saloon offers a more polished bar program and rooftop setting, but closes earlier and demands more planning; El Tamarindo is better for spontaneous late meals or early weekend brunch without the wait.
Lauriol Plaza and Cana serve similar Latin-leaning menus in the neighborhood, but neither matches the 2 AM Friday and Saturday service window. If you're dining after midnight or need a last-minute table for six at 11 AM Sunday, El Tamarindo is the more forgiving choice. For destination dining or special occasions, The Imperial or Jack Rose deliver more polish; for walk-in convenience and extended availability, El Tamarindo is the practical pick.
Regent Thai Cuisine operates two blocks away and offers a different cuisine lane, but standard evening hours. El Tamarindo's value lies in its schedule and low barrier to entry, book-ahead diners should look elsewhere, but anyone prioritizing flexibility and late-night or early-morning service will find it the most accommodating option in the immediate Logan Circle radius.
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