La Famosa

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Specialties: An all-day eatery born in Puerto Rico, made in DC. Un poco clásico, muy delicioso.

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Nadine Frederique

Nadine Frederique

Sep 20, 2024

I've been here a few times. Each time has been a treat. Food has been delicious. The sandwich made with plantains was so good and filling. Their happy hour is well worth the visit. Can't wait to come back and try the mofongo that my friend got.

Lewis Cardenas

Lewis Cardenas

Jan 17, 2025

I missed my flight to Washington, D.C., simply because I didn’t want to leave. And you know what? It was absolutely worth the hassle of getting rebooked at the airport. The food was unbelievably delicious, the kind that stays with you long after the last bite. Every single morsel was packed with bold, rich flavors that I couldn’t get enough of. The staff were beyond lovely, genuinely warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about their service and the incredible dishes they brought to the table. They made the entire experience feel personal, as though they took pride in sharing a piece of their world with me. The music was another highlight. It wasn’t too loud, but it had just the right rhythm to make you want to move in your seat, adding an irresistible energy to the atmosphere. The ambiance itself was vibrant and colorful, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. The pastelillos were absolutely out of this world, crispy golden pockets of perfection with a savory filling that left me speechless. The mofongo was a masterpiece, an explosion of flavors so divine that it made me hesitate to brush my teeth afterward because I didn’t want the taste to fade. The tostones were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, while the canoas de platano were nothing short of breathtaking, with a sweet and savory combination that stole the show. This was more than a meal. It was an experience so extraordinary that it made missing my flight feel like a small price to pay.

Lisa B

Lisa B

Feb 23, 2025

We ate here 3 times in 2 days because it was AMAZING!!!! The authentic Puerto Rican food was delicious, staff was courteous helpful professional and ambiance is second to none for casual dining. The Puerto Rican music adds the finishing touch. Highly recommend the Quesitos. We took several with us for the train ride home.

jacqueline cortez

jacqueline cortez

May 05, 2025

I love love love this place, not only is the food AMAZING but the customer service is great too! Super friendly and we always feel welcomed with Isa (hope I got the name right) the place is clean and amazing coffee as well :) I love coming here every other weekend for breakfast/lunch will be going for dinner as well :) food is ALWAYS DELICIOUS!

Lyla Shaibi

Lyla Shaibi

May 13, 2025

Love love this place! Staff was super friendly when greeting us and explained how to order. Yes it’s through a QR code but the staff was engaged and helped/checked in when needed. Drinks were fun, fruity and delicious and the food was so flavorful. The dishes are so different but we tried the empanadas to start (yummy) and shared the tripleta (loved the meat, cheese and sauce here), plantain with cod (looove plantains and the sweet and savory worked really well here) and my favorite which was the milanesa- crispy, moist and so tasty. Got there at 7ish on a Friday and it continued to get busier throughout the night.

La Famosa in the Cafes/Restaurants category

Address: 1300 4th St SE,Washington, DC 20003

Working hours:

Mo
08:00 – 21:00
Tu – Th
08:00 – 22:00
Fr – Sa
08:00 – 23:00
Su
08:00 – 21:00

Payment: cash

Delivery with clarification: we will call you back to clarify the most convenient delivery method.

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