Paraiso – Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria Menu – Washington, DC

Type : Restaurant

Location : Washington, DC

A creative cuisine inspired by the streets & home kitchens of Mexico. We serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, margaritas, ceviches, along with tequila and mezcal flights. Best Mexican restaurant in the area. We have a great selection of beers to choose from, including local craft beers and Mexican favorites. Come and enjoy!

Rustic-chic locale highlighting tacos & other Mexican staples, plus tequila & mezcal flights. Based on 507 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria 20003

Address:
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC 20003

Phone: (202) 544-4368

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 10:30 AM–9:30 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 8:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

Starters
Guacamole
Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo		 $17.70
Guacamole Trio
Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo – served with tostadas		 $29.90
Chips Trio
Morita, chichilmoli, salsa verde criolla (veg) – served with chips		 $15.05
Mejillones En Curry
Mussels curried in spicy cilantro coconut broth, served with blue corn bread (GF)		 $26.25
Ensalada De La Casa
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas, chef suggestion to add protein		 $14.10
Short Rib Taquitos
Taquitos filled with short rib and queso, topped with ensalada, crema cotija, salsa verde, side of pinto beans		 $34.20
Sopa De Tortilla
Tres chiles broth, grilled chicken adobo, crispy tortilla strips, crema, chile pasilla negro, queso cotija		 $20.10
Croquetas De Pescado
Four pieces crispy sea bass croquettes, tartar sauce, chipotle mayo, charcoal tomatillo, green mole crumbs, red pickled daikon		 $21.70
Sopes De Mar Y Tierra
Three corn sopes, grilled shrimp, carne asada, salsa macha, crema, queso cotija, guajillo chile		 $27.40
Mains
Memelitas
Three house made corn memelitas, salsa oaxaqueña, crema, queso cotija		 $17.35
Steak Con Huevos
Hanger steak (7oz) marinated in adobo sauce, house made macha potatoes, sliced avocado, two eggs, corn tostadas, dried mole, cotija cheese		 $39.90
Omelette De Verduras
Three eggs omelet, potatoes, cauliflower, tomato, mole verde, ensalada (v)		 $23.95
El Benedicto
Two housemade sopes, refried pinto beans, carnitas con morita sauce, poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce		 $19.40
Avocado Salad
Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomato, red pickled daikon, red onion, and feta cheese		 $25.65
Avocado Toast
Handmade huarache, serrano avocado purée, grilled octopus, escabeche onion, micro cilantro, feta cheese, red radish		 $31.95
Taquitos De Papas
Three crispy flautas with papas con queso, morita refried pinto beans, red and green cabbage salad , red beet honey lime, cilantro (v)		 $26.25
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles – Red Sauce $25.55
Chilaquiles – Green Sauce $25.55
Sandwiches
Sandwich Mañanero
Brioche bread, cheese, eggs, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomatoes. Choice of ham or bacon		 $18.85
Sandwich Mañanero Plain
Brioche bread, eggs, cheese		 $9.70
Breakfast Quesadillas
Potatoes & Eggs Quesadilla
Eggs, potatoes, escabeche, cheese, cotija, crema, lettuce		 $13.15
Chorizo & Eggs Quesadilla
Eggs, chorizo, habanero, cheese, radish, cotija, lettuce		 $13.15
Ham & Eggs Quesadilla
Eggs, ham, pico de gallo, lettuce, crema, cotija		 $13.15
Breakfast Burritos
Papas Con Huevos Burrito
Queso scrambled egg, lettuce, chile escabeche, crema, rice, painted with chihuahua sauce		 $13.15
Chorizo Con Huevos Burrito
Salsa habanero, lettuce, radish, queso cotija, rice, painted with salsa verde sauce		 $13.15
Jamon Con Huevos Burrito
Queso scrambled egg, ham, lettuce, pico de gallo, crema, rice, painted with salsa verde		 $13.15
Breakfast Tacos
Eggs & Potatoes Taco
Eggs, potatoes, escabeche, cheese, cotija, crema, lettuce		 $6.30
Eggs & Chorizo Taco
Eggs, chorizo, habanero, cheese, radish, cotija, lettuce.		 $6.30
Eggs & Ham Taco
Eggs, ham, pico de gallo, lettuce, crema, cotija		 $6.30
Pastries
Combo Box | 6 Pastries
Mix and match between 6 different pastries house-made by Blenda. Empanadas, cookies, and bread! Great to share.		 $22.80
Cookies $2.30
Pumpkin Bread $5.15
Sweet Empanada $5.15
Croissants $5.15
Tres Leches $13.70
Torre De Chocolate $13.70
Mexican Brownie $5.15
La Mora $10.30
Torta Duvalin $13.70
Mantecados $5.15
Lemon Loaf $5.15
Coffee
Americano $3.95
Cappuccino $6.60
Latte $6.60
Iced Americano $5.25
Iced Latte $6.60
Espresso $3.45
Cold Brew $5.15
Brewed Coffee $5.15
Chai Latte $6.60
Cafe De Paraiso
Our signature coffee made with house-made horchata. Contains almond milk.		 $6.60
Matcha Latte $6.60
Starters
Guacamole
Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo		 $17.70
Guacamole Trio
Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo – served with tostadas		 $29.90
Chips Trio
Morita, chichilmoli, salsa verde criolla (veg) – served with chips		 $15.05
Mejillones En Curry
Mussels curried in spicy cilantro coconut broth, served with blue corn bread (GF)		 $26.25
Ensalada De La Casa
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija, cilantro ranch dressing, pepitas, chef suggestion to add protein		 $14.10
Short Rib Taquitos
Taquitos filled with short rib and queso, topped with ensalada, crema cotija, salsa verde, side of pinto beans		 $34.20
Sopa De Tortilla
Tres chiles broth, grilled chicken adobo, crispy tortilla strips, crema, chile pasilla negro, queso cotija		 $20.10
Croquetas De Pescado
Four pieces crispy sea bass croquettes, tartar sauce, chipotle mayo, charcoal tomatillo, green mole crumbs, red pickled daikon		 $21.70
Sopes De Mar Y Tierra
Three corn sopes, grilled shrimp, carne asada, salsa macha, crema, queso cotija, guajillo chile		 $27.40
Mains
Short Rib
Braised short rib, mole verde, whipped potatoes, salsa macha oil, roasted corn, and brussel sprouts		 $51.30
Grilled Ribeye
14 oz rib eye with macha marinade, grilled chili lime broccolini, roasted maitake mushrooms, squash blossom, dried mole		 $53.60
Chicken Mole
Half roasted chicken served over plantains with our house made mole negro		 $42.20
Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Stuffed with sweet potato topped with mole, queso cotija, crema, red onions, cashews, cilantro (vg)		 $34.20
Mexican Bowl
Grilled corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, avocado, crema, black beans, pickled red onions, queso cotija. Choice of base (kale or rice) and protein.		 $25.35
Enchiladas Verdes
Three enchiladas de pollo, gratinated Mexican cheese, creamy salsa verde, crema, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, side of pinto beans		 $36.50
Taquitos Dorados De Papas
Three crispy flautas papas con queso, morita refried pinto beans, red and green cabbage salad, red beets honey lime dressing (v)		 $31.95
Avocado Salad
Half avocado stuffed with roasted corn and gratinated cheese, crispy carnitas, cherry tomato, red pickled daikon, red onion, feta cheese		 $30.80
Huarache Truffle Mushroom
Housemade huarache, morita pinto beans, caramelized onion, truffle epazote mushrooms, gratinated, dried chili powder, micro greens (v)		 $28.50
Snapper A La Talla
Butterflied huachinango with macha & adobo, cherry tomato sauce, chile arbol, cabbage, corn tortillas, dried mole		 $51.30
Burritos
Al Pastor Burrito
10″ Flour tortilla, Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers. served with cook salsa verde.		 $22.30
Carne Asada Burrito
Carne asada, rice, grilled scallions, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.		 $23.60
Carnitas Burrito
Carnitas, rice, habanero, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.		 $22.30
Cauliflower Burrito
Crispy cauliflower, rice, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete		 $22.30
Chicken Burrito
Grilled chicken, rice, pico de gallo, chihuahua sauce, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.		 $21.00
Shrimp Burrito
Grilled shrimp, rice, mango relish, salsa habanero, tortilla chips and salsa molcajete.		 $23.60
Quesadillas
Al Pastor Quesadilla
10″ flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, al pastor pork Shoulder, roasted poblano pepper, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro. Served with chips and salsa morita.		 $21.00
Carnitas Quesadilla
10″ flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, Carnitas braised pork shoulder, pickled red onions, habanero salsa, pork rind crumbs, cilantro. Served with chips and salsa morita.		 $21.00
Cauliflower Quesadilla
flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, roasted cauliflower, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, crispy plantains crumbs. Served with chips and salsa morita.		 $21.00
Chicken Quesadilla
10″ flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, adobo grilled chicken, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, chipotle aioli. Served with chips and salsa morita.		 $20.85
Quesadilla Tres Quesos
Mexican Cheese blend, served with chip and salsa		 $14.25
Shrimp Quesadilla
10″ flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, grilled shrimp seasoned with 7 spices, mango relish, mango habanero pico, cilantro. Served with chips and salsa morita.		 $22.30
Steak Quesadilla
10″ flour tortilla, Mexican cheese blend, Carne asada, avocado sauce, grilled scallions, cilantro, chiles escabeche. Served with chips and salsa morita.		 $22.30
Barbacoa Quesadilla
Braised lamb, onions, avocado sauce, consommé		 $24.60
Tacos
10 Taco Box
10 tacos of your choice – mix and match!		 $62.70
20 Taco Box
20 tacos of your choice – mix and match!		 $96.90
Taco Combo
3 tacos of your choice, served with a side of refried pinto beans & mexican rice.		 $30.80
Tacos
3 tacos of your choice. Mix & match		 $22.15
Sides
Mexican Rice $10.30
Brussels Sprouts
Spicy cashew butter, mole crumbles, avocado, escabeche		 $19.70
Black Beans
Mexican beans		 $10.30
Pinto Beans
Refrito beans		 $10.30
Plátanos Y Queso Cotija
Fried plantains		 $10.30
Yuca Frita $10.30
Whole Elote $10.30
Desserts
Combo Box | 6 Pastries
Mix and match between 6 different pastries house-made by Blenda. Empanadas, cookies, and bread! Great to share.		 $22.80
Cookies $2.30
Torre De Chocolate $13.70
Torta Duvalin
Chocolate cake, strawberry cream chantilly, vanilla cake, chocolate crunch.		 $17.10
Tres Leches $13.70
La Mora $14.85
Lemon Loaf $5.15
Sweet Empanada $5.15
Pumpkin Bread $5.15
Mantecados $5.15
Mexican Brownie $5.15
Polvorones
Mexican Sweet Cookies		 $5.15
Croissants $5.15
Cocktails To-Go
Classic Lime Margarita
traditional lime flavored – all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.		 $18.25
El Diablo
blood orange and habanero flavored – all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.		 $21.70
Jamaica Margarita
hibiscus flavored – all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.		 $21.70
Passion Fruit Margarita
passion fruit flavored – all of our cocktails come with salt and dehydrated fruit.		 $21.70
Kiss Me Gingerly
Vodka, Ginger Sysup, Pineapple, Citrus		 $21.70
N/A Beverages To-Go
Hibiscus Tea
Hiscus flowers, hibiscus syrup		 $10.00
Horchata
almond, rice, cinnamon

**contains almond milk

 $10.00
Homemade Lemonade
fresh lemonade, made in-house		 $10.00
Fresita Bonita
Mixed berries		 $10.00
La Piñita
Fresh pineapple, cilantro		 $10.00
Mexican Coke $5.45
Mexican Sprite $5.45
Diet Coke $4.30
Ginger Ale $4.30
Saratoga Sparkling Water 750oz $7.70
Saratoga Still Water 750oz $7.70
Topo Chico Sparling Water 12oz $5.45
Coffee
Americano $3.95
Cappuccino $6.60
Latte $6.60
Iced Americano $5.25
Iced Latte $6.60
Espresso $3.45
Cold Brew $5.15
Brewed Coffee $5.15
Chai Latte $6.60
Cafe De Paraiso
Our signature coffee made with house-made horchata. Contains almond milk.		 $6.60
Matcha Latte $6.60
Market Wine
The Sum $45.60
Fleurie La Madone $34.20
Chinon $36.50
Siduri $34.20
Vino Di Anna-Palmento $45.60
Arreniño $50.20
Vorias & Helios $45.60
Murphy Goode Pinot Noir $22.80
La Perlina $28.50
Starters
Guacamole
Macha Mango / Charcoal Tomatillo / Cangrejo		 $17.70
Chips Trio $15.05
Extra Chips $3.45
Extra Tostadas $3.45
Yuca Frita $10.05
Plátanos Y Queso Cotija $10.05
Breakfast Tacos
Eggs & Potatoes Taco
Eggs, potatoes, escabeche, cheese, cotija, crema, lettuce		 $6.30
Eggs & Chorizo Taco
Eggs, chorizo, habanero, cheese, radish, cotija, lettuce.		 $6.30
Eggs & Ham Taco
Eggs, ham, pico de gallo, lettuce, crema, cotija		 $6.30
10 Breakfast Taco Box
10 of our breakfast tacos – mix and match! All of our tacos come on handmade corn tortillas.		 $45.60
Breakfast Burritos
Potatoes & Eggs Burrito
Queso scrambled egg, lettuce, chile escabeche, crema, rice, with morita sauce and chips		 $13.15
Chorizo & Eggs Burrito
Salsa habanero, lettuce, radish, queso cotija, rice, with morita sauce and chips		 $13.15
Ham & Eggs Burrito
Queso scrambled egg, ham, lettuce, pico de gallo, crema, rice, with morita sauce and chips		 $13.15
Breakfast Quesadillas
Potatoes & Eggs Quesadilla
Eggs, potatoes, escabeche, cheese, cotija, crema, lettuce		 $13.15
Chorizo & Eggs Quesadilla
Eggs, chorizo, habanero, cheese, radish, cotija, lettuce		 $13.15
Ham & Eggs Quesadilla
Eggs, ham, pico de gallo, lettuce, crema, cotija		 $13.15
Sandwiches
Sandwich Mañanero
Brioche bread, cheese, eggs, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomatoes. Choice of ham or bacon		 $18.85
Sandwich Mañanero Plain
Brioche bread, eggs, cheese		 $9.70
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles Verdes Con Huevo $13.15
Pastries
Combo Box | 6 Pastries
Mix and match between 6 different pastries house-made by Blenda. Empanadas, cookies, and bread! Great to share.		 $22.80
Cookies $2.30
Sweet Empanada $5.15
Croissants $5.15
Tres Leches $13.70
Torre De Chocolate $13.70
Mexican Brownie $5.15
La Mora $10.30
Torta Duvalin $13.70
Polvorones $5.15
Mantecados $5.15
Lemon Loaf $5.15
Pumpkin Bread $5.15
Coffee
Americano $3.95
Cappuccino $6.60
Latte $6.60
Iced Americano $5.25
Iced Latte $6.60
Espresso $3.45
Cold Brew $5.15
Brewed Coffee $5.15
Chai Latte $6.60
Cafe De Paraiso
Our signature coffee made with house-made horchata. Contains almond milk.		 $6.60
Matcha Latte $6.60
N/A Beverages To-Go
Horchata
almond, rice, cinnamon

**contains almond milk

 $10.00
Hibiscus Tea
Hiscus flowers, hibiscus syrup		 $10.00
Homemade Lemonade
fresh lemonade, made in-house		 $10.00
Mexican Coke $5.45
Mexican Sprite $5.45
Diet Coke $4.30
Ginger Ale $4.30
Saratoga Still Water 750oz $7.70
Saratoga Sparkling Water 750oz $7.70
Topo Chico Sparling Water 12oz $5.45
Fresita Bonita $10.00
La Piñita $10.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: paraisotaqueria.comopentable.com

Reviews

Lindsey O’Neal
Amazing food! Limited vegan options but plenty of vegetarian options. Manager checked on us multiple times and also gave us extra hot chips for our guacamole. Wonderful ambiance for brunch, beautiful decor. Pretty pricey but worth it for what you get.

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Isaac Munoz
The place is super nice on the inside, we were seated promptly and given a very nice table. Started with the queso fundido with chorizo which was very good but the corn tortillas were just ok, would’ve preferred hand made flour tortillas with this option. The other appetizer was the guacamole with tomatillos and that was very good. As for the options, they gave us a brunch menu. We had the chilaquiles which were awesome. The avocado toast which was really a huarache was super good and I ordered a Chile de árbol salsa which was amazing and spicy; the pulpo however was not very good and had a weird taste to it. My kids ordered the quesadilla, sopes, street corn and finished with the tree leches cake, all of those options were average and therefore it is a 4 star instead of 5. It seems it is a bit overpriced relative to the flavor and quality of the food served. The service was very professional and food came out well, hot and in time. Overall a very good place to eat at, with very authentic Mexican flavors.

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Kayla
Lovely, attentive, and kind staff. Really appreciated their kindness and accommodations. Though pricey, the tacos were pretty good (but… for $5+ each?? not sure they were THAT good)—loved that there were two vegetarian options (eggplant and cauliflower). Lovely seating by windows that feels well spaced away from other guests in this pandemic.

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Goldenixvi
The Ghia Old Fashioned was a great mocktail! On the other hand, La Colada was underwhelming, but I enjoyed the soft ice they utilized in the beverage.

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Alyssa Chang
I had an absolute amazing time last night. Their new carnitas sushi roll is to die for and you won’t taste anything like it anywhere else. The atmosphere made me feel cozy and comfortable and our waiter, Gabriel, was so nice and accommodating. Thank you so much to all Paraiso staff for a wonderful time last night; I will surely be back.

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C Lilakos
This was hands down one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in DC. I booked a table for two on cinco de Mayo. The restaurant had a pre fixed menu option that day but so much of the menu looked worthy of ordering that we opted out. We ordered a combination of small and large plates to share. The crab tostada, sea bass croquetas, and Snapper a la Talla were amongst our favorites. The quest fundido was also very good. We ordered salad, yucca fries, and Brussels sprouts as well. The margaritas were very well made. Everything was phenomenal. No disappointments at all. Our server was attentive. As an added bonus, there was a mariachi band playing. Great experience. I hope to be back soon.

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Nikita Punit
I was amazed by the food and service here. Victor was an amazing waiter and recommended the mussels to us. When I tell you it was a life changing experience trying it – I am not exaggerating! The mussels were fresh with a nice spicy broth. It came with a side of the most delicious cornbread. The spicy margs and tacos were so good too! Can’t wait to go back tonight ☺️

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Wilson Fujinaga
Very yummy and authentic Mexican fare in Capitol Hill. The staff are great as well as the food being delicious and bountiful. Wonderfully designed interior only adds to the overall experience.

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Calla Bjorklund Jarvie
Awesome. Great environment and very friendly and attentive service. I ordered the enchiladas verdes, and they were spectacular. So flavorful! It is pretty expensive (the enchiladas were a bit smaller than average and $30), so be prepared.

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Jennifer Henriquez
Everything we ordered was absolutely S tier! The mariposa margarita was fabulous and tasted as stunning as it looks. Leo was a wonderful server and his recommendations were excellent! Guacamole trio 10/10, sopa de tortilla 10/10, short rib y mole verde 10/10, lasagna azteca 10/10, and la torta duvalin 10/10. Can’t wait to come back to try the spring/summer menu!

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