El Presidente
mexican
lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño chile El Presidente
29
fresh jumbo lump crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo Spicy
17
charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil Nachos & Salsa Nacho Macho
19
nacho mama with chorizo Chips & Salsa
11
Appetizers Tortilla Soup
12
chicken, avocado, queso mixto, crema, crispy tortilla Cucarachas
20
crispy shrimp, hot sauce Queso Fundido
16
house-made chorizo, queso mixto, salsa verde, flour tortillas Tijuana Caesar Salad
16
little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons Chopped Kale Salad
15
shrimp, hamachi, crab, tomatillo, melon, jalapeño, avocado Coctel de Camaron*
16
chilled seafood broth, jicama, avocado Tuna Ceviche*
23
yellowfin tuna, coconut sauce, habanero, cucumber Roasted Chicken Quesadilla
16
chipotle, pickled onions, queso queso mixto and oaxaca on corn tortilla Carnitas Taquitos
13
Verde Tostada
14
cucumbers, chipotle ponzu, charred avocado, herbs Tomato & Burrata
24
smashed avocado, salsa macha, pickled red onions Baja Tuna Tostada*
18
yellowfin tuna, chipotle aïoli, avocado, salsa macha Crab Tostada
21
jalapeño yuzu aioli, house chili blend, avocado, cilantro, watermelon radish Tacos Birria
18
chile braised beef, queso monterrey, consommé, cilantro & onion Carnitas
16
confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion Mahi Mahi
18
crispy mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade Chicken
16
queso mixto cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema Carne Asada*
20
grilled skirt steak, corn tortillas, cherry tomato pico, salsa taquera Shrimp
17
chile de àrbol butter, melted queso mixto cheese Black Cod al Pastor
22
morita aïoli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple Sonoran Filet*
19
grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico Dirty Veggie
14
shredded chicken, tomatillo cream sauce, queso mixto cheese Vegetable Enchiladas
19
lump crab, coconut, corn, guajillo sauce Short Rib Enchiladas
19
grilled whole branzino, red chile aioli, limey cabbage, salsas, tortillas Baja Duck Confit
28
Grilled Chicken
28
Portabello Mushroom
24
Lobster
40
Shrimp
34
Sides Refried Black Beans
6
avocado leaf, queso fresco, crispy plantain Fried Plantains
9
queso fresco, crema Roasted Sweet Potato
8
goat cheese-pecan sauce, peanut salsa macha Charred Broccoli
8
chipotle yogurt sauce, toasted almonds Mexican Street Style Corn
7
corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, queso añejo, tajín Red Rice
6
garlic, tomatoes Poquito Dinero
19.99
cinnamon-sugar, whipped cream, chocolate sauce Breakfast Burrito
16
oven-fired torrejas, maple syrup, whipped cream, candied pecans El Presidente Burger*
19
garlic, tomatoes Sides Bacon
5
Papas Bravas
7
morita aioli, red onions Mexican Style Seasonal Fruit
9
chamoy, tajin, lime Cocktails Bloody Mary
16
vodka, spicy tomato, celery Bloody Maria
16
blanco tequila, spicy tomato, celery Carmelized Pineapple Mimosa
15
cava, caramelized pineapple, lime Carajillo
15
licor 43, copa de oro coffee liqueur, espresso Desserts Tres Leches
13
strawberries, whipped cream El Presidente Sundae
16
chocolate, and raspberry sauces Mexican Chocolate Pudding
12
spiced chocolate cookie, whipped cream, shaved mexican chocolate Ice Cream & Sorbert
8
daily selection Café Café
4
5 Cold Brew Iced Café
6
Espresso
4
Double Espresso
6
Capuchino
6
Latté
6
Artisanal Hot Tea
6
please inquire about seasonal selections Cocktails Tigre Sucia
horchata, 1921 tequila crema or bumbu rum crème Carajillo
15
licor 43, copa de oro coffee liqueur, espresso Dessert Sippers Amargo Vallet
15
Cantera Negra Café
15
Casa 1921 Tequila Cream
17
Casa D'aristi Huana
14
Casa D'aristi Xtabentún
14
Copa
13
de Oro
Fernet Vallet
15
Nixta Licor
15
de Elote
Pajarote Clavo & Caramomo
14
Pajarote Jengibre
13
Pajarote Ponche Tamarindo
14
Xila Licor
15
de Agave
Snacks Salsa Macha-Honey Glazed Wings
11
dried chiles, peanut, toasted sesame, lime Chicken Taquitos Divorciados
8
crispy rolled tacos, red & green salsa, lime crema Esquite Fries
8
creamy esquite purée, morita aïoli, grilled corn Queso Dip
11
cheese sauce, jalapeño, chips Shrimp Coctel Shooters
12
seafood broth, jicama, tajin Slider Taco
8
ground beef, jalapeño cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatos, pickled onions Sonoran Hot Dog
15
aperol, montelobos, mezcal, lemon, cava The Margarita
10
tequila blanco, orange cordial, fresh lime Frozen Pineapple Margarita
10
tequila reposado, ancho reyes, chipotle, caramelized pineapple, lime Sparkling Margarita
11
the margarita shaken & topped with cava Pregame Shooter
11
tequila, blue gatorade, lime Tecate & A Shot Of Tequila
11
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 2 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 181 venues in Washington, DC and could score 61 of them. Positions are counted against those 61.
v1.7.4 0.6/100 = sourcing 0.6/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 1 distinct [class=provenance-adjective x0.50], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18.
sourcing
heirloom
Attribute“patio, creating an inviting setting for lingering lunches, spirited happy hours, and celebratory dinners. Regional inspirations and heirloom ingredients shape a menu of modern Mexican specialties, from house-made guacamoles and tacos to vibrant shareable dishes designed”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | 10:30am – 3pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | Not listed |
| Wednesday | Not listed |
| Thursday | Not listed |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | 10:30am – 3pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Page carried 3 separate day/time blocks; the highest-scoring one was used. Days not named in it are 'unknown', not 'closed'.
Hours checked Aug 29, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on Resy ↗link checked Aug 29, 2026