El Tamarindo
El Tamarindo is a Salvadoran and Mexican restaurant at 1785 Florida Ave NW, at the southern edge of Adams Morgan. Google describes a late-night eatery serving Salvadoran and Mexican fare in a lively, basic space with rotating art.
It has a 4.2-star Google rating across about 1,700 reviews. The vegan menu and vegan options are among the most-discussed topics, along with outdoor seating, guacamole, happy hour, Taco Tuesday, gluten-free options, jackfruit and birria tacos, and tres leches. Recent reviews are sharply split: one praises the food, drinks and decor despite a long wait, while others describe cold, bland or overpriced food and a dispute over a catering order.
It opens at 10 AM daily and closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.
1785 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Sunday: 10 AM–12 AM
- Monday: 10 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday: 10 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday: 10 AM–12 AM
- Thursday: 10 AM–12 AM
- Friday: 10 AM–2 AM
- Saturday: 10 AM–2 AM
Good to know
What are El Tamarindo's hours?
Sunday–Thursday 10 AM–12 AM, Friday–Saturday 10 AM–2 AM (per Google, October 2026).
Does El Tamarindo have vegan options?
Yes, its vegan menu is one of the most-mentioned topics in reviews, and gluten-free options also come up.
Is El Tamarindo open late?
Yes, until midnight most nights and 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.
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