Paraíso – Spanish/Latin American influence).
Paraíso unfolds as a lush, sun-drenched sanctuary where the vibrant soul of Mexico harmonizes with bold, global influences in a space alive with tropical energy. The kitchen crafts an adventurous narrative through plates like aromatic green curry duck gyoza and zesty Acapulco ceviche, while the deep, complex notes of traditional chicken mole and smoky branzino a la brasa offer a sophisticated nod to heritage. Every meal becomes a sensory escape, where the shared joy of a colorful guacamole trio and the indulgence of fork-tender short ribs transport guests to a spirited, flavor-drenched getaway.
1101, Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, 20003 +12025444368 https://paraisotaqueria.com/0Cuisine: Spanish/Latin American influence).
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thursday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Starters
- Mussels in Curry - $24: Mussels in spicy coconut curry, blue heirloom corn bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Trio - $25: Macha Mango, Charcoal Tomatillo, and Crab Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips Trio - $13.2: Morita, chichilmoli, salsa verde criolla, served with chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Acapulco - $29: Red snapper, avocado, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, blood orange hibiscus sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Gyoza Curry Verde - $15: Seared duck gyozas, cilantro jalapeno curry, herbs, roasted kabocha Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Branzino a la Brasa - $42: Branzino stuffed with jumbo lump crab, pepita sauce, macha oil, charred lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Short Rib - $45: Braised short rib, mole verde Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole - $32: Half roasted chicken served over plantains with house made mole negro Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Bowl - $24: Rice, lettuce, grilled corn, pico de gallo, avocado, crema, black beans, pickled red onions, queso cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Strip Steak - $34: Cacao encrusted NY strip steak, caramelized napa cabbage, au poivre sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos and Burritos
- Al Pastor Burrito - $18: Braised pork shoulder, grilled pineapple relish, poblano peppers, salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Burrito - $19: Carne asada, rice, grilled scallions, avocado sauce, radish, pico escabeche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Trio - $18: 3 tacos of your choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 Taco Box - $55: 10 tacos of your choice - mix and match Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $8: Traditional Mexican rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $17.25: Spicy cashew butter, mole crumbles, avocado, escabeche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $8: Fried plantains with queso cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Classic Lime Margarita - $16: Traditional lime flavored cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke - $4.75: Original taste Coca-Cola
- Cafe de Paraiso - $5: Signature coffee made with house-made horchata and almond milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chateau Vartely Cabernet Sauvignon - $20: Bottle of red wine from Moldova Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $13: Merengue, dulce de leche, white chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Tower - $14: Cocoa cake, cacao mousse, fresh berries, caramelized pecans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Paraíso
- As You Are — American
- Trusty's — American
- ChiKo — Korean
- La Collina — Italian
- The Duck & The Peach — American
- The Brig — American
- Prego — Italian
- Wine and Butter — French
- Peregrine Espresso — American
- La Plaza — Mexican
- Lobby Bar — American
- Rose's Luxury — American
