Established in 1982, El Tamarindo is the Washington, DC area's longest standing Salvadoran/Mexican restaurant. Our menu is centered around affordably priced authentic Salvadoran and Mexican dishes and many of the sauces and marinades we use are made right here in our own kitchen. For your convenience, we also offer takeout and delivery.
Reviews for El Tamarindo
El Tamarindo received an average rating of 4.80 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews.
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by Gisela on 4/29/2021
by Gisela on 4/29/2021
by Gisela on 4/29/2021
by Mathilda on 6/26/2021
by brockton on 5/8/2021
Affectionately known as "El Tam" to neighborhood regulars, this casual eatery serves large portions of cheap Savladoran and Mexican cuisine--along with pitchers of flavored margaritas--to hungry and leisurely diners headed to Adams Morgan… Read Full Editorial
If we could call them more often, we would! by Silvina H via Customer Lobby on 11/12/2014
We contacted El Tamarindo services about 4 times already within the past month.
Their food is amazing and we love their Tres Leches. My coworkers have the same feedback. The staff is attentive and responsive. For a restaurant, they have…
Delicious and Efficient! by Elice R via Customer Lobby on 11/10/2014
The food at El Tamarindo was great; especially their pupusas and taquitos. They catered to us for an international training program in Washington DC. They were flexible and on time -- they made it easy for me to change plans. Everyone…
My Review by Dallas via GrubHub on 7/21/2014
The food was delicious, as always, but my order was incorrect. Grub Hub gave me a credit, but I was super bummed.
cheap, delicious, great for early happy hours by sarahkp via Citysearch on 1/24/2010
El Tamarindo is just up the street from Lauriol Plaza and yet it enjoys none of the hype or accolades of its famous counterpart. El Tam truly is an underappreciated gem on U Street. While service can sometimes be slow and orders on…
Amazing, inexpensive Mexican food and killer margaritas by Allie Steele via Citysearch on 1/11/2010
This is a neighborhood favorite of mine, it never disappoints. Huge pitchers of margaritas, and excellent, inexpensive food are highlights. Good service and an unpretentious atmosphere make it a great place for a casual dinner any night…
