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El Secreto de Rosita

Name: El Secreto de Rosita
Address: 1624 U St NW, Washington District of Columbia, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-8400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

594 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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El Secreto De Rosita seeks to create great tasting food to be enjoyed in an eclectic "hacienda" atmosphere that warms the heart.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 234-8400
Website
http://www.elsecretoderosita.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Cristian Granada
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 234-8400

Location
1624 U St NW, Washington District of Columbia, DC 20009
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Nikkei Wings$14.00
Teriyaki sauce / green onion / sesame seeds
Calamar Frito$16.00
Yuca flour / leche de tigre / jalapenos / garlic aioli
Gambas al Ajillo$19.00
Prawns / extra virgin olive oil / garlic / pisco / red pepper flakes / toasted bread
Choros$16.00
Mussels / roccoto and panka creamy sauce / toasted bread
Ensalada de La Casa$12.00
Mixed greens / grilled apple / walnuts / cherry tomato / cucumber / avocado / oregano dressing
Yakitori$17.00
Rib eye / green onion
Burrata Salad$16.00
Burrata cheese / beets / orange / frisée / mango vinaigrette
Anticuchos de Corazón$14.00
Grilled beef heart / tomato / red onion / green onion / red wine sauce
Grilled Octopus in Roccoto Adobo$24.00
Grilled octopus / roccoto adobo / purple potato purée / salsa criolla
Oysters Acevichadas & Salmon Caviar$21.00
Half dozen oysters / roccoto / leche de tigre / salmon caviar
Salmon Tiradito$22.00
Sliced fresh salmon / salmon caviar / mango leche de tigre / olives calamata / jalapeños
Ahí Tuna Tiradito$20.00
Seared tuna / orange / ginger / chives / sea salt / passion fruit / leche de tigre

Ceviches

Ceviche Clasico$18.00
Corvina / aji limo / red onion / lime juice
Ceviche del Mercado$19.00
Corvina / fried calamari / rocotto / plaintain chips
Ceviche Mixto$20.00
Corvina / tuna / shrimp / fried calamari / aji amarillo
Ceviche Nikkei$19.00
Ahi tuna / avocado / green onions / sesame seeds / eel sauce

Platos Fuertes

Aji de Gallina$24.00
Shredded chicken / aji amarrillo sauces / potatoes / hard boiled egg / black olives
Seco de Res$36.00
Braised short rib / beer-cilantro sauce / pinto beans / salsa criolla / rice
Pescado a lo Macho$29.00
Mahi mahi / calamari / panka pepper sauce / sweet potato / rice
Lomo Saltado$29.00
Rib eye / tomatoes / red onion / scallion / soy sauce / rice / fries
Arroz con Mariscos$31.00
Prawns / tuna / mahi mahi / mussels / squid / seafood broth / aji amarillo / panka / salsa criolla
Churrasco a lo Pobre$32.00
Angus Rib eye / fried egg / sweet plantain / fried potatoes / rice
Gnocchi Lomo Saltado$32.00
Rib eye / tomatoes / red onion / scallion / soy sauce / potato gnocchi / pesto sause
Risotto Huancaina$22.00
Arborio rice / ají amarillo sauce / parmesan cheese / seasonal mushrooms
Lamb Chops and Risotto Huancaina$40.00
Grass fed lamb chops / risotto / huancaina sauce / parmesan cheese
Warm Acevichado Dorade$34.00
Whole dorade / sweet potatoes / Peruvian corn / red onion / roccoto / aji amarillo sauce
Kamlu Wantan de Camaron$25.00
Shrimp tempura / sweet & sour sauce / snow peas / pineapple / red pepper / crispy wonton / fried rice
Arroz Chaufa
Fried rice / ginger / scallions / egg. Choice of
- Chicken$22.00
- Ribeye$26.00
- Seafood$26.00
- Tofu$20.00

What 594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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594 Reviews

DS
DanaS
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
3 under seasoned shrimp for $20, and it gets worse from there. Waitstaff was nice though!
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Acrasia6
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cool place! The wait staff were amazing and patient with us during our visit as it was almost closing time and they let us stay as long as we liked. Food was exceptional and interesting (a good thing because I like to be adventurous). The ambience was also interesting…we were looking for an easy adventure (nothing too strenuous physically as we had a long and strenuous weekend) and this was a good place for that adventure. Thank you for a great memory.
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HalleBros
Cleveland
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unusual but tasty food. Service was friendly and informed. Front dining room a bit dark for our tastes and the background music was too loud for comfortable conversation. But would definitely return to try some of the other dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, great ambiance, parking was a little bit challenging but the food was worth it. We will go back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed every dish. The lomo saltado and sudado de eggplant were standouts. The drinks were all terrific as well. We all very much liked the decor and lighting too. Recommend!
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Jleiva
West Palm Beach
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very good food and service nice place to eat coming back
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Sroo
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I had heard great things about this place but definitely wouldn't recommend going there for brunch. I ordered a dish only to have it delivered to my table incomplete (without the items listed on the menu). When I asked the waiter, he checked with the chef who said they "ran out" of that part of the dish. I'm flummoxed why I would have to ask why my order is incomplete, and why they wouldn't mention anything sooner? And why would I still be charged for the full price of the item? Save your money and avoid brunch here. Hopefully dinner is better!
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franco
Baltimore
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Good food and service.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks here were delicious! I’d highly recommend the cucumber jalapeño cocktail. Ceviche, burrata salad, Arroz con Mariscos were all fantastic. The decor and vibe of the restaurant was awesome.
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CPRN
Philadelphia
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would like to thank the team at El Secreto de Rosita (that’s a mouthful haha) for their outstanding hospitality. From the time we were greeted, until the time we left, the entire staff was delightful and more than accommodating. We were celebrating a special occasion, and they took every measure to make us feel special, and I truly appreciate it. Unfortunately, we had to leave emergently, but they were all too happy to pack our desserts to go. The cocktails were fabulous, and the decor is thoughtful & unique. I’m looking forward to my next visit.
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FAQs

El Secreto de Rosita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 234-8400.

El Secreto de Rosita is rated 4.4 stars by 594 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Apr 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1624 U St NW, Washington District of Columbia, DC 20009

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Cristian Granada
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.elsecretoderosita.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-8400
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (202) 234-8400

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El Secreto de Rosita

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Arroz con Mariscos

Ceviche Clasico

Ceviche Mixto

Cositas Ricas

Nikkei Wings$14.00

Calamar Frito$16.00

Gambas al Ajillo$19.00

Choros$16.00

Ensalada de La Casa$12.00

Yakitori$17.00

Burrata Salad$16.00

Anticuchos de Corazón$14.00

Grilled Octopus in Roccoto Adobo$24.00

Oysters Acevichadas & Salmon Caviar$21.00

Salmon Tiradito$22.00

Ahí Tuna Tiradito$20.00

Ceviches

Ceviche Clasico$18.00

Ceviche del Mercado$19.00

Ceviche Mixto$20.00

Ceviche Nikkei$19.00

Platos Fuertes

Aji de Gallina$24.00

Seco de Res$36.00

Pescado a lo Macho$29.00

Lomo Saltado$29.00

Arroz con Mariscos$31.00

Churrasco a lo Pobre$32.00

Gnocchi Lomo Saltado$32.00

Risotto Huancaina$22.00

Lamb Chops and Risotto Huancaina$40.00

Warm Acevichado Dorade$34.00

Kamlu Wantan de Camaron$25.00

Arroz Chaufa

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