Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Washington: 2:43 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 328-3660 to confirm.
Location & directions
1785 Florida Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20009
About El Tamarindo
Looking for a Salvadoran restaurant in Washington? El Tamarindo is at 1785 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia. It is one of 2,052 places to eat and drink we list in Washington.
El Tamarindo is open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
Reservations are accepted; call (202) 328-3660 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Salvadoran Restaurant
- Address
- 1785 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
- Phone
- (202) 328-3660
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Salvadoran restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Tamarindo’s weekday schedule with 5 other Salvadoran restaurants in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 102 hours a week, 18 hours more than the local median of 84. 100% of Salvadoran restaurants in Washington open on Sundays, and El Tamarindo is one of them.
Compared with 5 other Salvadoran restaurants in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Salvadoran restaurants across the US
Based on 92 menus with 4,897 priced items from Salvadoran restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $15.99.
We don’t have El Tamarindo’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Salvadoran restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada | 33% | $16.99 |
| Horchata | 27% | $4.38 |
| Sopa de Res | 22% | $16.99 |
| Mojarra Frita | 21% | $18.00 |
| Tamarindo | 20% | $4.00 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 20% | $13.00 |
| Bistec Encebollado | 15% | $17.16 |
| Pupusas | 14% | $4.83 |
Calculated from 92 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Planning
- Accepts reservations
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Tamarindo there are 157 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 511 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (90), Cafes & Coffee (74), Pizza (33), and American (32).
Competition is light: 1 other Salvadoran restaurant is within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Ercilia's, 0.8 mi away.
236 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsThe Blaguard< 0.1 mi
- AmericanJack Rose Dining Saloon< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDuccini Pizza< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeKeren Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- ChineseEastern Carry Out< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Salvadoran restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Tamarindo's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is El Tamarindo open on Sunday?
Yes, El Tamarindo is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is El Tamarindo located?
El Tamarindo is located at 1785 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009.
What is the phone number of El Tamarindo?
You can call El Tamarindo at (202) 328-3660.
Does El Tamarindo offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Tamarindo. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Does El Tamarindo take reservations?
Yes, El Tamarindo accepts reservations.
Is El Tamarindo open late?
Yes – El Tamarindo is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Tamarindo?
There are 511 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Tamarindo. Nearby options include The Blaguard (< 0.1 mi), Jack Rose Dining Saloon (< 0.1 mi), and Duccini Pizza (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Salvadoran restaurants near El Tamarindo?
1 other Salvadoran restaurant within a mile. The closest is Ercilia's, 0.8 mi away.
How much do Salvadoran restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 92 menus with 4,897 priced items from Salvadoran restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $15.99.
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