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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and service!

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2. CF

   ChefFoodie

   Chicago

   18 reviews

   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   In 1 word - inconsistent. When you look at the menu, you think "this place is going to be amazing" but the food was inconsistent. Some things, like the guacamole and the mushroom tacos, were excellent but other items just fell flat - ceviche, short rib special, branzino. Service was very friendly but a little slow. At a price point of $80/person, the value is just not there. We wouldn't go back.

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3. MB

   MrBraxton27

   Baltimore

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   Great food, great atmosphere, definitely worth the visit!

   dLeñaResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Mr. Braxron! Our team is so delighted you enjoyed the absolutely phenomenal service, great food and ambience at dLeña!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved it! Will be back!

   dLeñaResponded 3 days ago

   We are incredibly grateful that you loved your dLeña experience and took the time out to leave us this fabulous feedback. We're truly committed to delivering exceptional service and exquisite cuisine. We can't wait to have you back as well and we look forward to serving you again.

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5. KL

   KrisL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Incredible, I go here every time I’m in DC, highly recommend

   dLeñaResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Kris! We are incredibly grateful that you loved your dLeña experience and took the time out to leave us this feedback. We're committed to delivering the best possible service and its customers like you that make our job so wonderful. We look forward to serving you again.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food4service5ambience5

   dLeña was such a vibe! The steak was absolutely delicious. Pricey, but delicious. As for the appetizers we got the oysters (I enjoyed them, my boyfriend did not like them as they had this almost BBQ flavor), and we also got the pork belly which also had a BBQ sweetness to it. The steak is a must get!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Hello, this was my first time here and I definitely will be returning! It was a celebration for my birthday and although we had a large party the manager ( I think his name was Chris) accommodated us. The ambiance, service and above all the food was amazing!! I can not wait until my next visit. The waiter and waitress exceeded my expectations!! Keyonna B.

   dLeñaResponded 3 days ago

   We love, love. love your 5 star review and we're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time celebrating your birthday at dLeña! A lot of passion and expertise goes into preparing our dishes and service to be just perfect. We’re so thrilled you had such a wonderful experience with us! We appreciate the shout out for your servers and manager!

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8. BT

   BiggTizzy

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing Simply Amazing. The drinks were smooth, and strong the tomahawl was delicious. I will definitely be revisiting.

   dLeñaResponded 3 days ago

   Wow! We're so grateful to hear you enjoyed your time at dlena. We try our best to make sure that we're not only providing an exceptional experience, but also a memorable one. We agree ~ our tomahawk steak is an exquisite dish! Looking forward to your next visit.

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9. CC

   CarlyC

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2022

   overall4food5service3ambience3

   Food was outstanding - service was very slow. Tables are very close together, and the outside is under construction.

   dLeñaResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Carly! We are so thrilled to hear that you loved the dishes you sampled. We take pride in making food that is flavorful, fresh, and well..outstanding! We always strive for excellence in our restaurant so it's unusual when our servers do not meet your expectations. Thank you for sharing, it helps us learn how to better serve our guests!

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10. ED

    EricD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing taste!! Super great service! Very kind and very quality flavors

    dLeñaResponded 7 days ago

    Hello Eric! Yes indeed. We love serving innovative, fresh, savory & authentic, upscale Mexican cuisine at dLeña! We're excited your visit with us was an unforgettable experience. We truly appreciate your 5 star rating

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Dleña was an okay experience. The drinks were good and the corn empanadas were excellent. We ordered the tomahawk for two which included two sides. The mezcal flambé at the table is exciting. However, for the price I was expecting more flavor. Most of the steak’s flavor came from the finishing salt. The broccolini was not cooked enough - I like my vegetables crisp, but it was hard to cut and tough to eat. The baked potato did not have enough sauce, so I mostly ate a plain potato. Also, the table was incredibly small. The plate for the steak took up half of it. Dessert was also very good and they wrote happy anniversary on the plate which was unexpected. Overall, my husband and I had a nice time, but I would not rush to come back here.

    dLeñaResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us at dLeña! Our team is thrilled to hear you enjoyed your cocktails and corn empanadas. Our tomahawk steak is prepared with care and expertise and one of our most popular dishes so it's disappointing to hear we didn’t meet your expectations We appreciate your patience as we work to provide a better experience for your future visits with us!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always love dlena.

    dLeñaResponded on May 16, 2022

    You made our day...Thank you for your 5 star review! We're so glad to see that dLeña is a favorite of yours. We take pride in providing you with an experience that you'll remember - from the food, to the service, and so much more. Looking forward to your next visit with us!

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13. C

    Chelsea

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience4

    Service is normally great but Saturday is was horrible. We paid for bottomless but did not feel our orders or drinks were coming out at a timely matter. We asked our waiter several times for menu items and never received some of them.

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    Lperez

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great ambiance and food preparation for bottomless brunch was seamless.

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15. TL

    TiffanyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was absolutely amazing! The ambiance is pure perfection. Can’t wait to return.

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16. BB

    BrettB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing. Atmosphere is incredible. Service was very good. Highly recommend to everyone.

    dLeñaResponded on May 12, 2022

    Hello Brett! Wow thank you for the amazing feedback We are so thrilled you enjoyed the absolutely phenomenal service, amazing food and incredible ambience at dLeña! Our team truly appreciates the high recommendation.

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    dawng

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place to eat and downstairs great for lounging with friends and drinks

    dLeñaResponded on May 12, 2022

    Thank you, Dawn for the 5 star rating for dLeña! Your feedback is spot-on! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your recent visit. We're always happy when our guests have a great time with us!

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18. BP

    BrianP

    Savannah

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5

    We've been to Dlena a few times prior to this dining experience. As always the food was delicious; however our service was not the best. The server was very polite, but seemed inexperienced. I have a very serious gluten allergy (celiac disease) and alerted the server to this at the beginning of the meal. During desert I ordered an item, the sorbet and gelato, that did not indicate it had gluten in it per the menu. The server told me the available flavors, one of which was a caramel flavor (I can't remember the exact flavor). I ordered this and when I received it, began to dig in, but about three bites in I noticed a texture that was inconsistent with ice cream. I moved one of the scoops to find that the scoops of ice cream were on a bed of cookie crumbs. I immediately notified the server, I let her know I had consumed some of cookies and asked her to confirm if they were gluten free or not. She came back and said it was a mistake and that the cookies did contain gluten. She took the desert and brought me another without the bed of cookies. I fully understand that mistakes happen, but it was frustrating that she failed to double check an item before bringing it to a guest who had repeatedly re-iterated their allergy, and when she was alerted to the mistake she apologized once and made no effort to try and recover the table. Additionally, I would have expected a manger to come by and apologize for the error. I'm not sure if that's not restaurant policy or if it means the server didn't let their manger know.

    dLeñaResponded 3 days ago

    Hello Brian! Thank you for sharing. We're thrilled that you enjoy coming back to dLeña for our delicious food frequently! We're always happy when our guests have an amazing time with us. Our servers are always striving to give an exceptional experience and we believe it was not intentional to misinterpret your order. Our culinary team is always happy to provide alternatives for food allergies. We appreciate your patronage and hope you give us another opportunity to serve you again.

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19. KW

    KelleyW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a great restaurant! The ambience, food, value, etc is all on point. I am already trying to figure out when I can go back!

    dLeñaResponded on May 12, 2022

    Hello Kelley! Thank you for your feedback~ it's spot on! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at dLeña. Thank you again for the 5 star recommendation!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    I wish I could give 5 star because the food was delicious! But our waiter was rude so he ruined the whole experience. He didn't understand English too much and messed up our order and gave us attitude when we brought it to his attention. He wasn't friendly so he didn't explain any of the dishes or featured drinks. I'm disappointed because I wanted the entire experience and I just didn't get that.

    dLeñaResponded on May 11, 2022

    Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are happy to hear the food was delicious! We are disappointed to hear that you had a less than favorable experience with our service and that your server did not meet expectations. We always strive for excellence and try to provide exceptional customer service. We apologize for the experience and we hope you'll reconsider as we truly are committed to providing a 5 star experience for all of our guests.

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21. JK

    JennyK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Brunch is average at best. I have heard great things about dinner, waiting to try that but now I’m skeptical.

    dLeñaResponded on May 12, 2022

    Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent visit with us! Our bottomless brunch is truly a favorite, fun experience for all of our guests. We take the quality of our food very seriously, and our team loves to show off the care, passion and expertise that goes into every dish you sampled! We're surprised we did not meet your expectations and we hope you give us another opportunity to serve you.

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22. A

    Anon

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    Very poor service downstairs in the lounge. Seems like there was a lack of management. Everything was very disorganized and it was very difficult to order drinks and food. My party was there for about half an hour before we were able to order initially and it was difficult to get more orders in to the point of waiting 45 min for a dessert that never made it into the system despite checking on it several times. The waiter ultimately took the dessert off the menu but it was not a great experience ordering.

    dLeñaResponded on May 12, 2022

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re disappointed to hear that our servers did not give a better impression of dLeña. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention as it helps us improve going forward. Our goal is always to provide an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests and we hope you reconsider and give us another opportunity to serve you.

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23. WC

    WilliamC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal. The dessert crepes are an absolute must. Will definitely go back.

    dLeñaResponded on May 11, 2022

    Hello William! Wow thank you for your 5 star rating. So delighted you enjoyed the absolutely phenomenal service, great food and ambience at dLeña! We can't wait to have you back.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food! Great vibe! Great service!

    dLeñaResponded on May 11, 2022

    Thank you for your 5 star review, we're so delighted we were able to provide a great experience for you. We always want our guests to feel excited and enjoy themselves when they visit dLeña! We're thrilled you enjoyed our excellent food, cocktails and great vibe.

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25. BR

    BellaR

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One word, amazing!! The food, the service, the ambiance, AMAZING! I didn’t care too much for my drink or the mango lemonade but literally everything else was so very good! I cannot wait to go back!

    dLeñaResponded on May 4, 2022

    Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to review dLeña ! Your feedback is very important and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your amazing experience from start to finish! Thank you for sharing.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere,food was amazing. And the server Montana if im not mistaken was beyond helpful definitely a must to visit if in the area.

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We always want our guests to feel excited and enjoy themselves when they visit dLeña! Our team is grateful for the kind words for your server and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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    Bukks

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The ambiance, food and mimosas were everything! The best part of our experience was our waiter Jeff!! He is incredible and was very relatable. He knew about everything on the menu and was very accommodating with a couple of allergies/preferences from the table! He is the reason why we enjoyed our experience so much here! We can’t wait to come back!!

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    Hi Bukks! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear you look forward to coming back to dLeña! We're always happy when our guests have an amazing time with us. Our servers are always striving to give an exceptional experience so we're excited that your server Jeff made it extra special!

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great atmosphere and really good drinks.

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    So delighted you enjoyed the absolutely phenomenal atmosphere and really good drinks at dLeña! Everything we do is with you in mind and we truly appreciate your positive rating!

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    HelloKitty

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was very good! Worth the hype!

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    Yes indeed! We are serving innovative, fresh, savory & authentic, upscale Mexican cuisine at dLeña! We're excited your visit with us was an unforgettable experience. We truly appreciate your 5 star rating,

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent meal! My friend told our server about her fish allergy and he made sure nothing brought to her contained fish by asking about each ingredient. Such care and service. Thanks Francisco!

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    We're so thrilled you enjoyed the delicious food, a true dLena dining experience! We welcome the shoutout for Francisco; we'll be sure to pass it on. Our team appreciates the 5 star rating and we look forward to your next visit with us!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food and drinks was very good as was our server. However the hostess was very rude to our party. Made us wait 30 min for our table when we showed up within the 15min window. I don’t understand why we had to wait either since there were many opens tables and we had an early reservation. We sat at the bar to wait for the table and got drinks. Our drinks happen to be taking a while which was fine, but the hostess got irritated at us that we weren’t moving to the table while we were waiting. This was not our fault since she made us wait originally and then the bar ran slightly behind and because we had to pay for the drinks before moving. Overall the experience was good but her attitude and treatment towards us made dinner less enjoyable.

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit. We're delighted you enjoyed your overall experience at dLeña and look forward to making your next visit with us just perfect! We are grateful for your feedback concerning our hostess and we will look into the matter internally. Our goal is always to provide excellent hospitality and make people feel comfortable and welcome at dLeña.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    It was okay. Not worth the hype!

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    Thank you for your feedback. Our authentic Mexican cuisine is prepared with expertise and care so we're disappointed to hear you weren't wowed, it is not typical feedback we hear from our guests. Our team takes great effort in sourcing the best quality ingredients and providing an innovative modern dining experience for all of our guests. We hope we can win you back to give us another try!

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    pamela

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best drinks ever

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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    My husband and I were visiting Washington and was recommended to visit this restaurant. The food was excellent and as per usual when we dine out, we ordered both the entrees and the main menue at the same time. Our fist entree came quit quickly and that was nice, but when we were finished we got the next entree and our main at the same time. Our main was entrecôte and we ordered it medium rare. However, it came on a iron plate and kept on cooking so when we were ready to eat it, it was over cooked. We asked the waiter why he served the missing entree and the main at the same time and he could not answer. This is not okay and very disappointing. The food is good but the service need to be better trained and be able to stand up to the kitchen when they mess up. Therefore, my recommendation is to start by ordering starters and once they have been eaten then order the mains.

    dLeñaResponded on May 12, 2022

    Thank you for your feedback. We're disappointed to hear that you weren't satisfied with some of your selections. We take pride in the quality of our ingredients and we're always working hard to make sure that everything is served up fresh and flavorful. It's rare when we hear this type of feedback regarding our servers as well, but we appreciate you sharing as it helps us improve going forward.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The vibe was great, food was awesome and environment was beautiful!

    dLeñaResponded on April 29, 2022

    Wow, we're so delighted you enjoyed the great food and beautiful ambience at dLeña! We truly appreciate the 5 star rating and look forward to serving you again soon!

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    Ninni

    Naples

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall4food5service1ambience3

    We loved the place but unfortunetely the receptionist was not professional!

    dLeñaResponded on April 29, 2022

    Hello Ninni, thank you for taking the time to review us. We are so happy to hear you love dLeña! Our goal is always to provide excellent hospitality and make people feel welcome in our restaurant, though we may have fallen short on that goal during your encounter with our receptionist. We appreciate you sharing as it helps us improve going forward.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything tasted excellent. Will be back to try more

    dLeñaResponded on April 29, 2022

    We take pride in our team's ability to provide excellent service, and delicious authentic Mexican cuisine so we want to thank you for sharing with us. We love hearing back from our guests, as it helps us recommend the dLeña experience to everyone! Looking forward to your next visit.

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    Ceee

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    Food was very good. We ordered ceviche, corn empanadas, and birria barbacoa tacos as starters, and every single dish was delicious. Enchiladas were amazing as well. The burger patty was slightly dry and lack of juice though, even if it was cooked to medium rare. Service would be my only complaint about this place. There seemed to be just one person who could take orders during lunchtime. The server even forgot we have ordered our entrees already half an hour ago and asked us again if we were ready to order after we've finished all our starters. Even the order of coke came after a reminder and after we'd finished the starters. It's a shame because the dishes here are worth the visit, but the service needs a lot of improvement.

    dLeñaResponded on April 28, 2022

    Hello Ceee! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with dLeña! We are so thrilled to hear that you loved our Jerk Chicken. We take pride in making food that is flavorful, fresh, and healthy. We always strive for excellence in our restaurant so it's unusual when our servers do not meet your expectations. We are grateful for your patience as we work to provide a better experience for your future visits with us.

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    Cherry

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The drinks were great and the Tomahawk was to die for!

    dLeñaResponded on May 2, 2022

    Hi Cherry! We're so grateful to hear you enjoyed your time at dlena. We try our best to make sure that we're not only providing an exceptional experience, but also a memorable one. We agree ~ our tomahawk steak is an exquisite dish!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Everything was amazing except for the tomahawk I expected more flavor for the price the show was pretty cool but lacks flavor

    dLeñaResponded on April 28, 2022

    We appreciate your feedback! Our tomahawk steak is a true favorite, fun, highlight at dLeña so we're disappointed to hear about your less than stellar experience. Please know it is not typical of what we hear from our many guests. We're thrilled to hear all everything else was amazing and we hope you give us another opportunity to serve you!

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