Boqueria Dupont
Spanish restaurant · Dupont Circle
1837 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Highlights
Spanish tapas destination with wine, daily happy hour, and sangria
Spanish tapas destination with wine, daily happy hour, and sangria
"Good Spanish food is hard to find in DC, but Boqueria does a damn good job bringing you as close to Spain as possible. The outdoor patio is often packed out during lunch and dinner with Dupont Circle workers grabbing a bite, but slide in for early Happy Hour to get a more chill vibe with all the great food. The patatas bravas, a staple of Spanish cuisine, are crispy and doused in flavorful sauces. Pair them with the gamabs al ajillo that have a bright, lemony taste." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed, allison robicelli
"D.C.’s second Boqueria offers Penn Quarter a taste of Barcelona-style tapas, complete with Ibérico ham carved near the entrance, abstract artwork on the walls, and lots of spins on sangria at the bar. The 164-seat restaurant is known for its seafood paella, patatas bravas, and boquerones, and Spanish cocktails like sangrias and shishito margarita. — Tierney Plumb" - Missy Frederick
"Boqueria’s latest incarnation in Penn Quarter has 164 seats, and reservations for groups up to 20 can be made online. Both locations share menus that are festive for large groups, including a $29 per person family-style brunch, a $52 chef favorites option (paella is involved), and more. They also have a great happy hour." - Missy Frederick
"There are options aplenty during daily happy hour at Boqueria (weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends). Sip on $8 glasses or $32 pitchers of sangria in addition to $9 house wines, $8 dirty martinis, and a $9 shishito pepper-infused margarita. Traditional Spanish tapas such as pan con tomate and patatas bravas are all available for a reduced price. Order a tequila “oct-shot” for six ($35) and get a free app." - Tierney Plumb
"Impress during your next dinner party after taking this $65 cocktail-making class where everyone learns how to make two of the restaurant’s seasonal beverages. Of course, tapas will be on hand for snacking in between sipping." - Vinciane Ngomsi
