Mexican taqueria & mezcaleria with creative cuisine & drinks
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1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Unit 1, Washington, DC 20003 Get directions
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"Kick off 2026 (and apparently National Bloody Mary Day) with Paraíso’s bottomless brunch. A fiery serrano bloody mary, made with your choice of vodka, tequila, or mezcal, pairs with brunch highlights like chilaquiles con huevo with salsa roja or verde and a sunny-side-up egg, plus the decadent tres leches French toast stuffed with strawberry mascarpone and topped with berries and granola." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"On Capitol Hill, tableside tiramisu gets a Mexican twist as dark chocolate is poured over a horchata cookie and mascarpone, a playful ending that still scratches the classic itch." - Adele Chapin
"Paraíso is serving up bold Mexican-inspired Thanksgiving to-go feasts. Choose from two packages featuring dishes like grilled turkey with mole gravy or chipotle honey–glazed salmon, each feeding four. Add festive sides, sauces, desserts, and margaritas, and order by November 23 to bring the kit home." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"This Southeast Mexican spot at 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue SE runs a weekday happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. with $6 Ghia Old Fashioneds all January, and on Thursday, January 30 drops that drink to $1 — the cocktail is made with Ghia aperitivo, honey saffron, and orange essence. Arrive early to grab a spot at the modern marble-topped bar." - Emily Venezky
"Mexican eatery with all-day happy hour and tapas specials on snow day." - Tierney Plumb