El Presidente

Washington, DC · Restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#1231
of 2672 restaurants
City Percentile
45%
rating percentile
Address
El Presidente, 1255 Union St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone
(202) 318-4820
Website
elpresidentedc.com/?utm_source=GoogleBusinessProfiles&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=MapLabs
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

El Presidente is a restaurant located in Washington, DC. It is one of 2,672 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Washington city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Presidente

The energy of the street inside and the party outside. Welcome to El Presidente, a festive, neo-retro Mexican eatery anchored inside Washington, D.C.’s newly-developed Signal House. A robust and creative menu highlights heirloom ingredients with a... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ellen · Mar 2026

Came here for my birthday. We were late to our reservation because of the traffic and they still were able to accommodate us! Ang was our server and she was amazing! Our food and drinks came out so fast for how busy they were, we were so impressed! We will definitely come back next time we’re in DC! Thank you Ang for making our night special!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jen Powell · Nov 2025

The décor and atmosphere were definitely a vibe, and our server stayed attentive throughout the entire meal. As for the food — was good, just not anything super spectacular. I’d definitely drop in again if I’m in the area. I didn’t get a chance to try a drink, but the bartender offered plenty of great suggestions. The restaurant wasn’t packed, but it was still very loud — not an issue for me, just something to note.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dr. Karla Hernandez DeCuir · Sep 2025

stopped here because it was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. Our waiter was super nice and attentive, the ambiance was really cool & the drinks were pretty awesome! The food was good but not great (we are from Texas so I think our expectations may be high). Some food was a bit too spicy, plates do not come with sides & some chips & salsa will cost you $11 (so it’s definitely pricey). However, we thought it was worth it & they brought my sister a unique tasting ice cream foe her birthday

★★★★★ 5.0 Donald Taylor · Mar 2026

First time union market has definitely changed since I used to live in DC many years ago. The margaritas are excellent followed by the kale salad with just enough dressing not over powering and the shrimp fajitas awesome.

★★★★☆ 4.0 James Wang · Sep 2025

Decent food, but nothing exceptional. Would recommend the huevos rancheros if you're eating here during brunch. Portions are good, big enough to not be filling but satisfied. As with the price, service is phenomenal. When this place first opened, there was massive hype given the beautiful and quirky interior with bold colored rooms and a fun tropical vibe. I will say that the restaurant is quite fun and on weekends and evenings, it can be quite busy, so make a reservation then.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBarBrunch restaurantCocktail barLunch restaurantMexican restaurantTaco restaurant

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