Came in recently on a Saturday with a friend. Had read the reviews before and was a little wary, but I was pleasantly surprised. We actually came in at a great time without realizing it, it was a happy hour, even on the weekend, that started at 9pm I think. Drinks were half off so that was amazing. We each got two margaritas which were great sizes. My only complaint here is that I wish they had more flavors for the on the rocks margaritas. They only have flavors for the frozen margaritas. I ordered the tacos Al carbon which comes with two tacos, but they are big tacos and are white hearty. I got the beef and it was very flavorful. The salsa was mild and didn't seem so authentic, but it was still good. We sat outside and typically I'm nervous about service quality outside, but here, the servers went above and beyond. It was a little chilly the night we went and even then, the staff was super attentive. I think this is a good fun place to go to locally and would be open to trying other menu items on my next visit! read more

Lauriol Plaza - Tacos Al Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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When I first arrived to this restaurant I was surprised that they have on-site parking. It is $5 per car but it does help with not having to fight for parking in Washington DC. When I entered the restaurant I was greeted immediately and sat fairly quick. My waiter was very attentive and did a great job with offering some recommendations. For starters they give you salsa and chips. He recommended trying the cheese which was very tasty. For my entree I had salmon stuffed with crab meat which was amazing. The sauce that they put over it was the star in my opinion. The salmon was cooked very well and was a good portion. I also tried their Margarita/ sangrita which I can tell is a popular drink. If you are into a fruity flavorful drink then this is the one for you. You can order it by the cup or by the pitcher. For dessert I had tres leches cake And it was to die for I'm glad to finally find a tres leches worth $10 a slice. Overall my experience was great. I really recommend coming if ever in Washington DC Salmon 8.5/10 Cheese 9/10 Cake 9/10 Margarita 10/10 read more

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Everything at Lauriol Plaza was absolutely phenomenal. I had been here once back in 2015 or 2016 and completely forgot about it,honestly, I don't know how. Either I wasn't old enough to fully appreciate it back then, or it has somehow gotten even better, because this time I was completely blown away. This is hands down some of the best Mexican food I've had in DC. You can find good spots in places like Hyattsville with the same quality and authenticity, but the service, portion sizes, freshness, and overall experience here really stood out. We came during late-night happy hour and ordered a pitcher of margaritas to split between three people, perfect choice. I got the enchiladas with a side of chorizo, one friend ordered the fajitas with chorizo, and the other got the burrito, which was MASSIVE. Truly huge--we were not expecting that at all. We started with plátanos as an appetizer, which were delicious, and the chips and salsa tasted incredibly fresh you could tell the salsa was made in-house. The margaritas were margariting, the rice was fluffy, the beans were flavorful, and the chorizo was cooked perfectly crisp. For dessert, we shared the tres leches cake, and it was the perfect ending to the meal. Everything, from the food to the drinks to the service, was on point. I would absolutely come back without hesitation. A great spot that deserves way more appreciation. read more

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Fantastic food and service. Table for one outside on a busy Friday evening? No problem. Chips, salsa and water almost as soon as I sat down. Friendly and attentive server. I sat outside but look forward to coming back for the rooftop. The best part was the ceviche tropical - served with talapia, mango, avocado, sweet potato and peppers. It was so good I'll probably have it as an entree next time. The portions were also very generous and the prices were fair. read more

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It was really amazing. My parents love coming here and I am just visiting so they bring me here since it's just the place to get yummy food. It didn't disappoint at all! Thankful for Mikaela! read more

Lauriol Plaza - Was the Rosarito Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Consistently great service and food! Especially, enjoyed the margaritas, branzino and pork belly tacos.

I went to Lauriol Plaza on a Wednesday evening. Ever since some changes in the area, I've noticed the restaurant has gone downhill. I ordered a chicken fajita, and unlike usual, it came cold with no sizzle from the skillet. Normally, even if it's crowded or not, food comes out hot and fresh. I also noticed a lot of orders were messed up that night. Another table even received beef when someone was allergic to it. but it was all the tables with the skin tone as me. (if you know, you know) The ones that had different skin tone, food came out with no problem . I've spent a lot of money here over the years, but this experience was disappointing. I will not be going back anytime soon. I hope the restaurant can get back to the quality and service it used to have. read more

Lauriol Plaza - Sangria Swirl - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went to this restaurant for a celebration and my expectations wasn't met. The service was good but I was expecting better, compared to my first visit here which was a few years ago. Let's start with we picked indoor seating because it was kinda cold outside, will definitely visit again in the summer and pick outside seating, my experience a few years ago outside was excellent. I chose the filet mignon ask for it to be cooked medium well with shrimp. The food was good but my steak was pink and the bacon wrapped around it was not done at all.I actually had to take the filet home, and put it back in the oven to my liking. I enjoyed the drinks I ordered Cadillac Margarita. The inside is dark and a few of us did not like how dark it was . The atmosphere is nice, I will return in the summer and sit outside for a different vibe. Overall I give it a 3, staff could have been more attentive and aware that when we initially made reservations, we stated upfront, this was a celebration. read more

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I hadn't been here in years since this most recent visit but the nostalgia was overwhelming and I finally made it back with a crew of friends who also hadn't been to this place in years. The interior ambiance is still exactly the same which doesn't feel particularly dated but it also doesn't give that current DC vibe (whether that's a good or bad thing, I'll leave that to others to assess). The food is still good and the service is kind of classic and that is also good thing. I'll support them as long as they exist. I'm glad they're still around. read more

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Skinny margarita and tacos were top tier! Very basic looking, but packed with flavor. Upon receiving the taco platter, I was concerned it may not be enough, but the meal was very filling. Went on a Friday evening and there was no wait. I've heard that there is usually a line, but the outdoor area was filled when we left. My only suggestion would be to have mosquito control for the outdoor area (citronella candles/torches). Other than the mosquitos this was a great place! I'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

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I feel like you really can't go wrong with Lauriol Plaza. We came like 45 minutes before they close, and we still got great food and great service on a Sunday night. It was my second time here, and honestly, I haven't been disappointed either time. I feel like the service is usually pretty quick, and the food is good. I randomly tried the stuffed salmon this time around and it was super good. We also got the guacamole and ceviche, both which were very good. The ambience inside is a hodgepodge. You see some people super dressed up and you see other people in sweatpants. It is what it is. What I appreciate most is that they have Miami Vice's, so it reminded me of Vacation. I can't wait to come back. read more

Lauriol Plaza - CEO - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food is delicious! We had Mussels as appetizer. Beef Fajitas, Lamb Fajitas and Carne Asada. Everything is delicious! Service was an issue because their credit card system wasn't working. So we're here waiting for them to figure it out... read more

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After an amazing tour of the art inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, we continued our date night at Lauriol Plaza. I love the architecture inside the restaurant. The dim lighting and large windows served as the perfect backdrop to our evening. Our waitress Abenet was great. She immediately came over with chips and salsa and took our drink order. I moldy say that the salsa is super spicy and was served warm which kind of threw me off. I love spicy foods but it was almost too spicy. We ordered the steak and chicken fajitas, the chicken and steak street tacos which came with a serving of beans and rice. We shared a half pitcher of red sangria. We enjoyed the fajitas and the chicken taco. The steak was flavorful but really chewy. The beans and rice were delicious as well. There are some small tweaks that are needed to take Lauriol Plaza to the next level but overall we enjoyed our experience. read more

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We had reservations but we had to wait 20 minutes if we wanted to sit inside. If we wanted to sit outside, we didn't have to wait. I didn't want to wait 20 minutes so we opted for sit outside. It was a humid day so we ordered a pitcher of margaritas. The waiter gave us nachos and salsa. I thought the nachos were salty! I ordered the crab and shrimp enchiladas and it was decent. The food was decent but the service was okay. We were outside so the ambiance was like being in a neighborhood restaurant. read more

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Amazing food and great service. If you want to take someone out this is the place to go to eat for amazing Spanish food.

First time here, on a Monday evening. Street parking, if you're lucky. We found parking just fine outfront. Tables were a little close together for my comfort. House Margarita was good I got the carne asad entree. The plate itself came out Sizzzling, but the food was too greasy for me. Rice was bland. Overall, I had 1 wrap with some of the fixings and left hungry read more

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The menu looks mouthwatering but the meal was too disappointing to bring me back. Ambiance: 4/5 From the outside to the inside, lots of seating, beautiful decor, excellent mood lighting, and multiple floors. However the proximity between neighboring tables is so close it feels like you're sharing it with strangers. I recommend spacing things out more, especially given the massive amount of real estate available. Food: 3/5 Mediocre at best. The lower quality ingredients used in each item I ordered was noticeable and although I hate wasting food, I couldn't bring myself to finish the meal. The plantains were oversaturated with oil and soggy throughout the bite, queso tasted like it was a jar of Tostitos slightly zhuzhed with green peppers, quesadillas were overloaded with cheese and underloaded with low shelf chicken bites, and the fish tacos with rice and beans were simply bland. I've had identical meals from local food trucks that were exponentially better. Service: 5/5 Friendly staff Overall: 3/5 I won't be returning. However, I see how the ambiance is enough to continuously draw in a crowd. read more

Lauriol Plaza - Plantains, Queso, Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hard to believe Ive been coming here for at least 10 years and never wrote a single review. Lauriol is a steady eddie so you will rarely be disappointed. My favorites are the steak fajitas and the salmon - always good and hot. For some reason, no matter how many times ask for tortillas de maiz, they still bring out arena - its the strangest thing to me and a bit wasteful. Frozen margaritas are def top tier, and the salsa is good and chips always fresh. I cannot give five stars is because for some reason, with large parties, they have a lot of challenges with getting the drinks and food right the first time. A bit frustrating. All in all, a solid place so definitely drop by but expect a bit of a wait if you dont make reservations. read more

The food here is great. Very large portions, and of course complimentary chips and salsa. Multiple flavors of frozen margaritas as well as on the rocks, beers, and na drinks. There are vegetarian options but not a lot for vegans except salads. Service is excellent. No pressure to rush to order or clear your table. The location is fairly convenient to a number of downtown neighborhoods, but it's also not too hard to find street parking. Inside there are huge windows, and there's also outdoor dining space. You may need to wait for a table on a nice summer evening. read more

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Service was great as usual. Within five minutes of being seated drink order was taken. Then our food order. We sat outside since the weather was so nice. It was my fiancé's first time going even though he is a DC native. Of course he enjoyed the margarita swirl. read more

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Pretty decent tex mex. We stopped by Lauriol Plaza to satisfy an extreme Tex Mex craving, and Lauriol definitely did not disappoint. Actually, I think this might become one of the go-to Tex Mex spots when I'm in DC. First, the service is exceptional, and our waitress was an absolute joy. The restaurant has a HUGE menu, so everyone should be able to find something that they will enjoy. I thought the food was pretty good. While it wasn't mind blowing, my dish definately hit the spot. OMG! The tortilla chips for teh tables was amazing. For the price, I thought the generous compared to other sitdown Tex Mex spots in the area. read more

Lauriol Plaza - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

How this place has survived serving mediocre Tex-Mex food at inflated prices is beyond me. Over salted, under flavored, and overpriced. Ordered the guacamole and had to send it back as it clearly had been not freshly prepared. A pitcher of margaritas cost $45, and the enchiladas just really don't stack up to any kind of Mexican food. You are better off going to one of the Mexican joints on 14th. Went with the family and everyone complained. Sheesh! read more

Five for the carne asada and tequila selection! Really tender, seasoned, perfect medium and enough sides to fill me up. The price and portion size matches and I really enjoyed it. Service was also excellent! There was a bit of a hiccup with the drinks but I ordered off menu and they got it right in the end! I like the location. Outdoors was nice and indoors is pretty. The mussels were tasty and garlic infused ! I think the bread that came with the ceviche or mussels, can't recall, needed to be softer. Overall good experience! read more

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The food here is okay. But it's great for the vibes and drinks. It's large! Tons of seating and windows and it gives you that indoor/outdoor atmosphere. We shared a pitcher of the margarita. Solid! For entrees some of my table mates got steak, chicken tacos, salmon fajitas, tostones, or the taco/enchilada/tamale combo. I got the tortilla soup which came in a big bowl! Delicious! The ingredients were odd. They had a third of a carrot and a huge chunk of zucchini in my soup. And the fajitas also had the same veg and even celery along with the peppers. Interesting touch. I did enjoy the fresh guacamole and the salsa with chips. So good! Service was good. Pretty quick. They kept our glasses filled with the margarita. It's a large restaurant that can accommodate bigger groups. Pretty loud here too. It seems to be popular in the neighborhood. Parallel parking is your best bet. But having a car in DC is a double edged sword. read more

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Long time favorite and very reliable across the board, Lauriol Plaza is a DC staple in Tex-Mex cuisine. I don't think I have ever had a bad experience at Lauriol Plaza. The food is always quick and convenient when you order, and good! The service is always hospitable and the staff is usually very friendly and helpful to guests. Today, we joined them for lunch. It was a quiet and calm atmosphere, which can differ from the late night hours where it's bustling and busy. Overall, 10 out of 10. Brisket Tacos- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade- My partners food - read more

Lauriol Plaza - Brisket Tacos and Seafood Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Dear Yelpies, My foodie partner (my Bestie) always thinks of new places to take me. (What a keeper:) Since I am a cook, I steer clear of places where I know I can KO a menu at home. I'm Latina so I can cook a taco like the street vendors in Mexico but better cause I'm in a clean kitchen in the states. (Picture me with a sombrero, rolling out fresh tortillas.) You get my point. I was actually excited to come as I had heard about this place before. With our top down, music playing, we drove to Adam's Morgan ready to eat! Enough banter, let's get into it! This place is HUGE! They have so much space. Parking for us was easy to find. Right in front, the parking Gods were good to us. On to the food. The menu is expansive. Anything your heart desires is likely on this menu. I had to try the tortilla soup. I might have had two spoon fulls of chicken, maybe one. It was good. The broth was not spicy and was flavorful. There was so many red onions that it took from the soup. Not quite an onion soup, but almost. I had asked for no onion but the waiter said it was already inside the soup. I still ordered it with the warning. Upon receiving the dish it didn't appear that the onions were in fact in the soup already. Definitely looked like they garnished the soup with cilantro and onion. I took most of the raw onion out and I ate my modified version so definitely edible. Wouldn't ever order this again though. Tacos - I pan fry my taco shells the old school way so when I saw my dish and saw Taco Bell shells it made my BIG heart ache. I was hoping for authentic Mexican food. Like another Elite said in a previous review, this isn't authentic. They were okay. Definitely giving Taco Bell Vibes. My Bestie got the Duck and enjoyed it. The drinks were amazing! Chips and salsa, score! Amazing also. Service was good. Overall, it's okay, I wouldn't return for same dishes but would return (if in the area) to try other dishes. This place has been around for years and has sustained so something has to be a winner on the menu. I'm forever grateful to my Bestie for expanding my Yelp reviews and taking me places I've never been. I love him for that, he's truly the best. (Sheds a tear) 3 stars for me. Always, Your Yelp Elite "Nessa" "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. VW" read more

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I have passed this restaurant multiple times and never visited. I was amazed at how large the restaurant was and the service was extremely fast. The menu is quite large and the portions are pretty big unless you specifically order a small (which is really a normal amount of food) as listed with some entrees on the menu. I got the chicken quesadilla and it came with a side of guac, sour cream, veggies. It was fairly solid, but not mind-blowing. The chips and salsa they bring out before you get your food is amazing and it was my favorite part of the meal. Seems like a consistent place to get latino food. read more

Lauriol Plaza has been a staple in my life since middle school! Where else can you get fine dining vibes and have a great time unapologetically at the same time? ... Exactly Best chips & salsa in the city hands down!! So good, I always ask for some to go. You really can't go wrong with anything here. The margarita pitcher will get you together every time! Some of my favorites are the shrimp & crab quesadillas, Salmon Relleno (pictured), and lamb fajitas! They're usually only showcased on the daily specials menu but at least one is usually on there every time I visit. This is truly one of my favorite restaurants. The last time, I tried the Branzino and *chefs kiss*!! So flavorful and fresh!! read more

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I've always enjoyed the food and drinks at Lauriol plaza! The restaurant is huge, always busy, and they have a late night happy hour from 9-11pm. Variety of margaritas, frozen or on rocks and you can swirl the frozen flavors. The brisket tacos were delicious! read more

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Love it here food is bomb drinks are the best in the city!!! I've been coming here for over 10 years!!! Ask for Christina read more

Lauriol Plaza - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

~ Lunch with my Godbrother after a good workout at Vida Fitness & imma just say "It wasn't bad". This is why I don't fall for other people's hype. Will I be returning? Doubt it. Service was good and I'll always appreciate that, but I want food I can remember! This wasn't it. I got the Chicken enchiladas & the house green salad w/ salmon on the side. The salmon was the best item. The chips and salsa were watered down... worst I've ever had. It was just a good feeling to be outside on a great day enjoying the vibe. 5.5/10 for me. Parking is absolutely horrible. Good luck, but you prob end up with a parking ticket on your windows after eating. Ain't pay too much, so I'm not upset. Hope you all enjoy it. #TeamDiesel4Evaaaa read more

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A friend I hadn't spent time with invited me here for dinner because she loves the restaurant. After eating and drinking, I certainly know why now. We were greeted warmly upon our arrival and seated by the window. Well lit and engaging atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. My friend chose her favorite, the Seafood Enchiladas, and I chose the Combo Fajitas. When they brought the food out, I was first overwhelmed by the portions' size. Then, after taking the first bite, my senses went into overdrive with an explosion of different tastes and seasonings. As I dug into the bottom of one area, I saw fried plantains and potatoes in addition to all the vegetables and meats. Who does that? I'm sorry, guys, there was no way I could eat this in one sitting. So, I probably ate at least one-fourth of a portion and had to box the rest up and take it home. In my defense, I didn't realize how many chips and salsas I ate before the food came out because they were so damn good. Beware of them; in a good way... Before the waiter came with the boxes to inquire (like a great waiter does) whether we wanted to order dessert, we both had to give the side-eye and say, "No, unless they had a wheelbarrel to roll us out of this restaurant." Please check them out for yourself. read more

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Just an overall unpleasant experience unfortunately. My friends and I came around 6pm on a Saturday and were quickly seated. The restaurant was pretty crowded and remained so throughout the evening. Our server rarely checked on us, requiring us to track him down multiple times. He also kept encouraging me to drink, which I think was done in a very friendly way but made me uncomfortable. The food was a disappointment. I ordered the salmon relleno, which had a tiny portion of salmon with mushy skin, underwhelming crab, and stale rice. The calamari was far too expensive for the quality and quantity. And the enchiladas were just off--bad flavors, bland, not well prepared. The flan was weirdly crusty as well. I won't come back here, and I hope future patrons have a better night than we did! read more

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I've been going here a looooooong loooooooong time and it's always been great. They start you off with homemade chips and salsa. The chips were amazing but the salsa was mediocre. I got the steak and chicken fajitas, their specialty, and they were amazing. Steak was cooked perfectly and the chicken was not over cooked. The tortillas that came with it were homemade like the chips and very very good. Everything with the dish was pretty good overall. Their margarita was also very good, I got a strawberry lime one. You could taste that they actually put tequila in it but balanced it out with their flavoring. The "vibe" was ok, nothing special. Felt like an old Cuban restaurant with a tiny modern take. I rather it pick one or the other. Service was great, if you spoke Spanish. Ok if you don't. For me it was great, everyone was super nice and helpful and cared for their customers. All in all it was a great experience, only downfalls for me were their salsa and ambiance. 8/10. read more

Lauriol Plaza's swirling ceiling fans and margarita-fueled patio make it a DC staple. The fajitas arrive sizzling with tender meat, though the queso lacks depth. Service is brisk (sometimes too brisk)--ideal for group dinners. Pro Tip: Snag a rooftop table at sunset for killer city views. Verdict: A crowd-pleaser with atmosphere to spare, but not for purists. read more

Food was very good. Service was ok. Ordered salmon and shrimp entree and it came out very salty the salmon. The waiter took it back and gave us a complimentary margarita for the inconvenience. Then the second salmon came and it was raw and uncooked in the middle...the waiter rolled his eyes and apologized again and took it away. Finally the third entree came back and it was cooked perfectly. The waiter did take that entree off our menu however to have back to back dishes be bad was disappointing. My cousin had gone here for over 10 years and never had a problem and loved the food. I'm hoping it was just a rare thing.. it def affected my first time experience. The ambiance was nice. read more

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Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. This Cuban restaurant is definitely a place to try for a delicious Cuban meal. The atmosphere inside can be casual or upscale. The tables are decked out with white linen table cloths, and matching napkins - and very nice presentation. We ordered the crab and shrimp quesadilla and calamari as appetizers. The shrimp inside the quesadilla could have used a bit more flavor but it was still good & cheesy. The calamari was crispy and turned out well. I had Salmon Campeche. (Grilled salmon topped with shrimp and avocado in a Madeira wine sauce. Served with rice, black beans and plantains. (The rice & beans ẁere served in a separate container but I added everything to one plate for convenience!) We also ordered a pitcher of strawberry lime swirl margaritas!! They offered several flavors, but the strawberry lime was a winner. This two level gem is definitely worth a visit. There is also a large outside patio in the front. I plan to return to try other options. They also offer Happy Hour!! read more

Lauriol Plaza - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been coming to lauriol for at least 20 years. Last nights experience was abysmal. It wasn't as busy as usual but it was Sunday afternoon so it can be mixed. The greeter was not pleasant. She walked so fast and dropped the menus and walked away with us trailing behind. 15 minutes later the greeter came back, did not greet us again and asked what we wanted to drink. She bought the chips and salsa and drinks. We asked for a few minutes to place our order. 30 minutes I have to grab her to take our order and a refill of chips. A lot of time passes- our drinks are empty and still no chips. I get up again and request the manager to 2 other servers. The server starts to help us but never bought the manager when I asked her a 2nd time. The secondary waitress brings the drink refill but she got it wrong. The greeter/waitress also ignored our request for a manager. The manager NEVER came. The way dc restaurants are shutting down, lauriol could be next if this is their new standard. read more

Lauriol Plaza - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Lauriol Plaza, is a classic/authentic DC Mexican restaurant and I love absolutely this place! It's multi-story with outdoor dining. Very lively and upbeat establishment great for celebratory, happy hour and date night. They have friendly waitstaff, great food and fast service. Highly recommend it!! Make sure to check their website out for daily drink specials. This visit I went on a Thursday so happy hour was wine. Lauriol, is known to have the best late night happy hour! Sunday-Thursday 9pm-11pm and Friday-Saturday 10pm-12am. read more

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Amazing service! The food was delicious particularly the lemonade. This establishment make sure it's customers are treated right and are happy. Highly recommend for the exquisite service, quality of food, and atmosphere! read more